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UER Forum > Private Boards Index > Spring SoCal Art Show > Spring Art Show (Viewed 2925 times)
robk700 


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Spring Art Show
< on 12/29/2010 1:35 PM >
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Hello everyone. I hope the holidays have treated you kindly. So last December we put together a little art show in downtown Los Angeles. We learned a hell of a lot; what worked and especially what didn't. But a good time was had by all. And even before the night had ended we were eagerly discussing plans for a follow up. I took on much of the organizing but hope to take a 80% step back this time around. Earthworm has agreed to spearhead the spring edition but like last time, this event is a collaborative effort. So with that let the discussion begin.



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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 1 on 12/29/2010 2:07 PM >
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What worked:

- $1 tacos
- shipping (I'll volunteer to receive again. The front desk signs for me so I don't have to be home.)
- having live music
- facebook or any other internet promotion
- an artsy neighborhood
- local artists

What barley worked:

- the venue ($1600 but amazing)
- the full bar (expensive for customers)
- fliers (it did bring some people in)

What didn't work:

- price of admission ($15)
- lack of prep time and organization on the day
- lack of delegation of responsibilities
- the f-up with lighting (I'll volunteer for this)






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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 2 on 12/29/2010 10:24 PM >
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ILL BE AT THIS ONE WITH STUFF TO SHOW! Ive already started making prints and buying frames. I will be going out to get some new stuff for this show.




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 3 on 12/30/2010 2:04 AM >
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I'll take on the main front of organizing and advertising, but we need folks to take on some positions. I figure we need these filled in some capacity:


artist liaison (duties include making title cards/ sales list)
video manager/ projectionist
lighting
website manager


I found a place that will host it for really cheap, we have a lot more time to set up, and we don't have to worry about the bar. Robs reasoning for the 15 dollar door cost was that the overhead was so high. My intent is to keep that down. The one potential downside to the location I have in mind is that its an underground warehouse, and as such press gets a little tricky. That said, they regularly have events with at least 400 people per night. I'll ask tonight about using their email list, but we should also start our own. Also, we did get a decent draw last time, especially considering everything that was going against us.

Also, I want to be in charge of booking the music.


One of the things that I want to do, and I invite others to do, is work on some sort of definition of urban exploration through the work submitted to the show. I think it could be a really interesting, though optional, theme.


Here's a link to the space I can get:

http://firsttimela.com/About_Us.html




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 4 on 12/30/2010 11:42 AM >
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An even greater location. Bravo! I'll volunteer to do the lighting. I can can get the gear for free or next to free and have my own rigging. Plus I can bring in a crew. It would be great if we have a few days to light the hell out of it.

Edit: I'll have prints this time. Yay!!! And you know what. I already have a working relationship with those from out of town so it only makes sense I continue that job. What you saw on the last thread was only the tip of the iceberg. Hundreds of PMs.



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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 5 on 1/5/2011 10:18 AM >
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should know for sure about the location tomorrow. things look good right now.




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 6 on 1/8/2011 3:41 PM >
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I know you want to do all your own bands but have to ask anyway: Out of Bash, Alice and MKIO would you consider doing any one of them again. Mkio brings a crowd, bash is just fun and Alice is just plain beautiful.

One thing we forgot last time and need is a merchandise table.

Also I can get Gordan Bash to be a stage manager. He does it professionally and jumped in and saved us from getting shut down last time.

I'm going to have 2 hrs. of time lapse ready for the show. Why so much? It will eventually be cut down for Alice shows. I'd like to have a shanty town movie room for that if possible. I could build it with a couple days. I'd love to have a popcorn machine just outside.

I think the Mojave trip will be great for our first sit down meeting.

$1 dollar tacos are no problem from my end again.



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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 7 on 1/10/2011 6:27 AM >
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I volunteer to continue running the website and will continue to post what people send my way.

Also, I have a bunch of videos for anyone who wants to take on the video manager role. (To protect artist rights you'll need to be sworn in to not reproduce them except for the show)



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robk700 


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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 8 on 1/18/2011 8:58 PM >
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Any word on dates or if the location is even still available?




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 9 on 1/20/2011 7:12 AM >
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Any word on dates or if the location is even still available?


Like I told you earlier tonight I have been getting the run around on first time LA, but I was just invited to a dinner with the folks responsible for the space.

I would also like to invite anyone interested in the show to meet in the next week to discuss the show in person. Perhaps at Coles on Wednesday night? PM me.




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 10 on 1/27/2011 6:41 AM >
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Location lockdown for April 2ed and 9th. Board is now public. Earthworm will follow up with more details.




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 11 on 1/27/2011 4:35 PM >
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I should be able to send you framed prints this time around.




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robk700 


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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 12 on 1/27/2011 6:06 PM >
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I should be able to send you framed prints this time around.


Just be overly careful with glass. 1/3 broke in shipping last time.




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Re: Spring Art Show
< Reply # 13 on 1/27/2011 6:28 PM >
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With bright direct lighting, it can be tricky to see photos under glass so you may want to leave it off entirely.




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