I was wondering how Galleries were going to move forward with technology and develop new biz models to meet the changing ways that people move through life and leisure. American Art Collector is putting one way out there - Gallery Show Online. It says "September 2010" so I am assuming that it will change each month. And it represents many different Galleries from across the country. Very interesting.

You go to their Gallery Shows Online main page, there are 22 shows to see. When you click on one it takes you to a window that opens with a flash of silhouettes with drinking glasses as if at a gallery opening. Also, it has the accompanying gallery exhibition background 'noise' . It's a surprise but it's not annoying because it quickly fades to silent so that you can see the art in solitude. I viewed a few of the "shows" and I think you might like it as I did. Enjoy. (Update: Links no longer work)

THAT will be the title of one of my posts. But I won't have to go to Denmark to see them. The are coming to Utah. Soon. And I am going to see them. Don't know when but it will happen. I have loved his work since I got interested in art. So much so that I did a study (copy) of one of his paintings - Christ 

I am soooooooooooo excited. 
So. Ex. cit. ed.

These paintings are LARGE. The photo below gives an idea of the scale that these paintings. I believe all of them are large works. And I don't know that they have ever been outside of Denmark. What a great opportunity!
NOVEMBER 2010 - MAY 2011

Since we are talking about Carl Bloch, here is a link to a paper I wrote for a religion class on one of Bloch's paintings. The one below. It's of artsy-smartsy sort of paper so only read if you like that smartsy-pants sort of thing.

I got this information here. There are 2 videos about Bloch there as well. 

In Step 7 - Accompany a Creative you ventured into art arenas that were non-commercial. The next step is to venture into the commercial realm and 

The goal of the emerging collector is to Acquire Art so at some point the commercial confrontation has to enter. But, the necessary ground work has been accomplished so that this won't be a totally foreign experience. In fact, you can see an art opening in play at the link below -

After watching the video you might notice it's a fun, relaxed, party-like atmosphere. When you find one to attend have fun with it. Take in the art and talk to people. Here are a few places you could do that at -

• Opening Reception of an artist at a local gallery
• College BFA shows with the artist's at the opening
• Alumni Art Shows and the reception
• Open Studios, artists open their personal studios and sell art
• Art Street Fairs

Whether you attend an opening or not, attend an Art Gallery and accomplish the following process:

At this point, you've made art connections. Hopefully through Adopt an Artist or Accompany a Creative  or some other way. Now is the time to ask them to show you their world. 

At least not this time. The goal is to acquire art but that doesn't have to happen the first time you walk in a gallery. In fact, it's best if it doesn't. So leave your Art Fund home this step.

Even though the point is not to purchase this step, money is still part of the process - gain an understanding of pricing. What is the price range for small works, large works, differing genres and particular artists. If price is not posted go ahead and ask. 

Since this is a commercial art establishment there is a likelihood that someone will approach you and ask if you are interested in anything or need any help. The natural response is, "No, I'm just looking." But, you are doing more than looking, you are an emerging art collector and are willing to learn from those who know things you don't. 

So instead say, "Yes, I am looking to increase my art understanding. Though I am not going to purchase art this moment I am going to acquire art in the future. Can you share anything that would be helpful in that direction and any art or artists that would be a good place to start." You have just stated all that they the gallery owner needs to hear and also taken the purchase pressure off of you.

This should be a habit by now. But, just in case it's not here's the reminder. Writing down first-time thoughts and experiences never comes again. First times, are first times. Write down what you think.

It was an exciting end to the workshops - A Youth Art Exhibition. The kids did great and got the experience of 
personal art making to the culmination of public art sharing. 
Some of the youth even made sales on their artwork.