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Dear Shipyard Artists,
It is time for the next endeavor - Shipyard Open Studios - Spring Edition.
Many of you have already been asking - where do I sign up? I welcome your enthusiasm!
Professional Development Opportunity: I am also excited that many of you already signed up for our marketing, pricing and selling Zoom classes with Martha Zlatar in March. Grab a spot now, classes are free and only for Shipyard Artists.
Sign up on https://shipyardtrust.org/for-artists-1
Transparency in Budgeting: We're committed to transparency and are sharing detailed budget reports from The Point and STAR. Despite a slight increase in fees due to rising costs, we're offering early bird discounts and an additional $50 off for those who need it. Please email Barbara for the discount code.
Fees (more details and special ad packages on application page):
Early Bird: $290
Regular: $330
Streamlining Operations: To make the most of our resources, we're focusing on eliminating inefficiencies. Late submissions and changes create significant extra work for Bill and Barbara, so we'll be enforcing deadlines strictly to ensure a smooth process for everyone.
Catalogs: We will produce two catalogs, one for spring and one for fall, as usual. Artists will be listed by building in alphabetical order. Additionally, we're making the entire catalog clickable, reducing the need for printed copies and enhancing early online accessibility.
Advertising Adjustments: We're transitioning to half-page and full-page ads only to maintain a cohesive look in our promotional materials. All artist ads will follow a simple template to ensure uniformity and high quality, making the catalog more appealing to potential buyers. Also eliminating the need for artists to get their ads designed, all we need is a picture of the art you want to display. As an extra benefit for advertisers, we will use the ads for promotion on social media.
Preview Show: I really liked the energy that came from artists creating new work for a show that created some cohesion around a theme in our Building 123 show. In discussions in our Google group, most artists liked the idea of a theme for the preview show, but not one as narrow as to paint a specific aspect of the shipyard. Here is what I came up with based on your comments:
"By Water's Edge: Reflections from the Shipyard"
Inviting artists to explore the relationship between the shipyard and the water that surrounds it, encouraging interpretations of reflection, both literal and metaphorical.
If you really hate it, we can change the theme, but I thought this theme would accommodate all styles, and the water element can be interpreted in many different ways. If you don't like it, please email me with specific objections and alternative ideas in the next few days. Let's have a great preview show!
Note: all art in the preview show will also be featured in our online store. For purchases in person or online, STAR will collect the funds, and retain a 25% commission.
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