Getting ready for a show....

Show at Water Street Studio, 915A Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA - November 2014

(Bistro and La Pettit on William Street)

 

I am having a show at Water Street Studio thanks to Lynette, Elizabeth and Susie. Having a show has motivated me even more to have a group of work ready that has some kind of theme.  It is the best motivator around for painting and painting.  My theme is Fredericksburg with 9 paintings from Fredericksburg. There will be 15 - 20 paintings. 

(Caroline County, not too far from Fredericksburg).



Checklist for getting ready for a show

1.   


Order frames ahead of time and allow time for framing. (My husband does all the framing.  I am so lucky.  He is a perfectionist and does a beautiful job.)

Franken Frames and King of Frames have been my resources for ordering frames.  You can get custom sizes from both.  I am very happy with the quality of the frames, the attentive service, delivery and packing.  I recommend both.

Here are links to their websites:

http://www.frankenframes.com/frames_ccs.php?Item_Current_Specials=1

and

http://www.kingofframe.com/

If you have any questions about which frames I order just email me:  cbjmail@cox.net

My planning wasn't that great because I had to make three different orders. 

2. 

Order cards:

I used Moo.com  and ordered square business cards that allow a photo on front and back of card plus room for contact info and websites.  I've ordered from them before and really like them. 

http://us.moo.com/products/business-cards.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=BS_US_Brand_Core_E_MOO.com&utm_term=moo.com



3.
  Do some publicity:

A newsletter and facebook are good way to advertise the where and when of a show.  I'll send out a newsletter at the beginning of November. 


4.
Write Artist Statement/Biography and Inventory

This is always hard to do, but I managed to write one.  I listed  my inventory for the show using excel spreadsheet. Most galleries require both of these things. 
 
I think I am ready now. 

Show at Heather Boutique - Saturday, May 24th

May 21, 2014

I am not painting as much this week because I am getting ready for a show and that means a lot of framing. 

The show will be at

 Heather Boutique at 721 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA

 

Saturday, May 24, 2014

10-4

 

(You can see some of the new paintings on my album on facebook called "Paintings at Heather Boutique")

Click here for the link  to see the paintings.  The album includes ones that were already there and new ones for Saturday. 

I recommend Franken Frames to everybody.  They make custom sizes for very good prices with excellent workmanship and service. 

 

Here is a link to their website.  There is free shipping this weekend for purchases over $100.

 

 

http://www.frankenframes.com/

 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.  I will be there from 10-4

 

Thank you to my husband for framing all of these.