Salem area artists - finding, sharing, and creating new opportunities
MAY 2005 NEWS LETTER
Salem area artists - finding, sharing, and creating new opportunities
MAY 2005 NEWS LETTER
| May 27, 2005 To: Artists Re: What’s Coming Up? As a fellow artist, we don't want you to miss out on any of the opportunities coming your way this summer. More information will be posted on our website as it becomes available. You can keep updated on these events by often visiting the ArtistsinAction.com website, and send any inquiries or address change to aia@artistsinaction.com. Historic Deepwood Estates Celebrates the Gardens, Friday, June 10, 4-9 p.m. – featuring members of Artists in Action with garden art. Chair: Diane Trevett, 503-585-4873. “A French Harvest – Festival of Lavender” at Havenhill Farms, Friday – Sunday, June 24-25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Plein air painting in a beautiful setting, also sell your work. Chair: Cynthia Herron, 503-363-9040. World Beat Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. Sell your artwork in the European section, and help with our booth. Chair: Tricia Young at 503-362-3870. Salem Art Fair & Festival: Artists in Action booth, July 15-17, “Paint Outside the Box” (create/design a box for fundraising) and/or volunteer to help with the booth. Chair: Diane Trevett, 503-585-4873. Paint the Town! 7th Annual “plein air” painting event, Summer 2005, dates and locations TBA, followed by Reception and Awards event. Chair: Wendy Steinberg 503-371-1161. Celebrate December with “Something Red” A juried art show, with Art Walk and Awards Reception, and opportunity to sell your works in downtown Salem. Chair: Marilyn Krug, 503-362-4171. How has Artists in Action benefited you? Last fall, Artists in Action surveyed its members and has posted the results of the survey on its website. We asks members several survey questions, for example: “Artists networking – benefits of sharing…” “Shows – sales, exposure, recognition…” “Presentations, show info, meeting other artists...” Here are some of the responses we received: “I’ve met wonderful, like-minded people who have opened up their own opportunities generously so that others may also benefit. The community is also richer for the diversity of art that might not have been seen if the artists worked alone. I’ve learned quickly much more than I could have on my own… what goes on to putting on an art show or event from how to hang the art, publicity needs… variety of painting styles, marketing, and the sheer physical work involved with setting up and taking down an event. The camaraderie has enriched my life…” |
"I am grateful for the support of other artist friends whether it’s for emotional encouragement regarding my art, or a simple question of art technique someone can help me to use. The exposure to new ideas and meeting the people who ‘run’ the art world has been greatly appreciated.” “The opportunities I found through networking with this group is remarkable. I learned in the first 2-3 meetings what I couldn’t have learned in 5 years on my own. The support and sharing and encouragement of other artists is unbelievable.” “AiA has given me the opportunity connect with other artists at my own pace. Being relatively new to the “Art Scene”, the information I gained from AiA is priceless. Answers received from other members … about how to finish a quality product such as prints or magnets, or how and where to market the art has helped me to be more confident…” “More importantly, however, are the connections with the community. Salem, be it in visual or performing arts, still has a way to go and AiA is a road for painters, sculptors and potters to be embraced by the community with events such as “Paint the Town”, “Covered Bridges” and the “World Beat Festival during the summer months, and “Something Red” for December with merchants in downtown Salem exhibiting art that ties in with Christmas. “AiA has a website with lots of information easily accessible for anyone interested in finding an artist to commission a piece, becoming a member, or to check out a few of the many events that AiA is involved in.” Wow! Thank you to all our members who responded! Newly added to the artistsinaction.com website is valuable information, such as: -artist resources with web links and opportunities -minutes of past meetings -survey results -meeting dates, times and locations Be sure to call me, or any of the people listed above if you have any questions. I hope to see you at many of these events and at our monthly meetings. If you can't participate, please do keep in touch by renewing your membership (only $25/year). Please remember that we are a nonprofit corporation and your paid fees fund these events to directly support you - the artists! Sincerely, Tricia Young, President |
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