Comments on: Artist needs fund-raising ideas

By: Lydia

Lydia — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:01:18 +0000

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By: Virginia B. Elliott

Virginia B. Elliott — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:06:45 +0000

I am 88 now and just writing but for over 35 years I was the publicity and promotion person for my husband’s business (S. Florida real estate delopement) and sure could have used some of the great responses here. As for immediate money in hand, do you have a close relationship with a church, or other “feel good” group, who might put on a fund raiser for one of their loved members – you! You could give a talk about your work and what you hope to achieve in Canada and perhaps create some kind of ‘on paper’ gift or remembrance as a thank you.

By: Joan

Joan — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:14:42 +0000

I was, in fact, astounded to see so many great ideas. This was one of those questions that I suspected might result in 3 or 4 responses.

My Hounds have surprised and delighted me once again! Thanks, everybody.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:31:24 +0000

Wow thankyou all for your terrific responses. there are so many great ideas and I can’t wait to put them into practice. I’m so glad that I asked, I knew someone out there would have some answers.

thankyou all and thankyou Joan for running such a great site and newsletter.

By: Stacey Apeitos

Stacey Apeitos — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:32:57 +0000

Jennie – We have something in common. I also live in Melbourne and am originally from America. I travel to the States regularly and always undertake work there so I can claim at least part of the trip on tax. (Maybe this is an option for your husband, too?) This coming visit I’ve lined up speaking engagements with a couple of arts councils. In the past I’ve taken or taught classes. Aussies love fundraising trivia nights, which can be very profitable. You could run an auction on the night, too. Finally, I have to say I love Alyson Stanfield’s idea! Very cool.

By: Lisa Tolliver

Lisa Tolliver — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:44:15 +0000

Love your work! And kudos on snagging the solo show.

You’ve already received good suggestions from other posters. I’d like to offer a different kind of assistance: airtime on the talk radio shows that I host on WVOX 1460 AM and correspond for on WVIP 93.5 FM, and at the blogs where I roundup my broadcasts, as well as rant, rave, review ande ramble about other topics.
Show descriptions, my blogroll (listed as READ MY WRITING) and my contact information are accessible here.)

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:54:19 +0000

Jennie,

Congratulations on your exhibit. That’s wonderful news.

Consider doing what Karen Bubb of Boise, Idaho did when she wanted to go to China. She sold shares in her trip! For each $32 share, the shareholder received a hand-pulled stock certificate (doubled as a thank-you note), a handmade postcard sent to them from China, and a 6×6″ encaustic painting. For $32! And, she got an awesome newspaper article, a magazine article or two (one by me), and sold far more shares than she needed for her trip.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:25:39 +0000

You may want to consider looking at bloggers and announcing your show through them. They’re a great source of publicity and the word spreads like wild fire!

By: Jane Kirsch

Jane Kirsch — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:53:46 +0000

Are there any major universities or art schools near the show in Canada? Maybe their art department would be interested in having you guest lecture or be a temporary artist in residence and be willing to pay some of your expenses. That way you could stay for a little while, maybe book other shows and get some great publicity in the area.

By: VDO Vault

VDO Vault — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:55:35 +0000

Is there any way you could conduct say an online auction (either at ebaY or on your own site) of one of your works that will be exhibited in the gallery show (or possibly a commission for something not yet made?) and part of the price of the winning bid is you will come to the show in Canada to personally meet with the auction winner and either present them with the artwork or discuss the upcoming commission?

You can potentially then contact people on your mailing list/client list, the gallery’s list and then of course the local mainstream media both in Australia and in Canada.

This could turn into great PR for you, the gallery, an online auction site if you use one (and there are many more out there than just ebaY who all could use the publicity too) and the winner. You could of course price the work/commission accordingly to help pay for your trip to the gallery show. That way the winner gets not only the experience of attending the gallery show and owining one of your pieces but being a part of an art auction and some personal time with you the artist. And you get an unusual event to build publicity for more than just yourself

Also what kinds of online discussion forums could you promote an auction of this type at? Surely there are groups of artists online that not only might buy your works, but they may also know of other ways to raise the funds to attend your show.

Good luck to you!