Floor Plans

I ran into Don Preston at Donna's guest artist lecture. I did confirm with him that our chosen section for our show is fine. We can also move ceiling tiles. I also requested that the items we marked stay behind, the table, dividers, etc.

I drew up some plans based on our measurements. I posted them on the website. The walls were not very square and we were in a hurry, so plan on a few inches either direction on the measurements.
http://www.galleryeclectica.com/plans.html

Next on my list is to see if we can get in to work any earlier than the 10th.

Maybe I'm confused...

Katie and I were talking. Can we put in NOTHING from last semester for this show?

Bad News...

I won't be able to use my brother's discount for paint and supplies. After hearing about the need for the procurement card, I thought I'd double check and he said that IUS would be the customer in that case and his discount is only for family. He did say he thought IUS should already have a discount on their account, so maybe we can look into that? If someone knows who we would ask I'll be happy to do it.

Home Depot

I am going to run through the list of items and the individual prices. The Manager said that he would check on how much they have for donations and discounts and get back with me within a week. I think he will call in a few days. If I haven't heard by Sunday I will go back in.
This is the run down.
Paint white flat for a 5 gallon is 40.00, for a 5 gallon of egg shell 53.00
The cheapest paint trays were 77 cents each. Rollers for a pack of 3 is 7.97,the paint rollers themselves were around 6.00, you can buy cheap sets with a brush included for around 10.00.
They had red rosin paper that was pretty thick for 11.97 ,36x160 ft.,Builders brown paper, 35x140' for 10.97, the white plastic was 35.98 for 8x100', 18.98 for 10x25',and 98.00 for 20x100' black. They also had clear for 59.98 ,10x 100' .
The clamp on lights were 7.89 that actually had a big clamp and large silver hood. There were some smaller ones that could be sat on something for around 9.95 and small clamp black was 12.97
Nice canvas drop cloths were 21.98 for the largest size which is 9x12'
Extension cords white 12' long are 2.58 and power strips are 3.27
I think that does it for prices. I will post as soon as I get a call about discounts and such. David the night manager ask when we would need all the supplies and I said my Nov. 10th. If there is anything else , questions or information from there let me know. I live pretty close so it is not a problem to go by.
Jerrye

Paint and Supplies

The main thing I need to know for the paint and such is when I can get the procurement card. I'm waiting on a response from my brother as to whether or not using that card will make any difference in the discount, but I am assuming it won't if I am the one picking it up. Of course, if Jerrye finds out that she can get it cheaper at Home Depot this point will be moot. Also, is there anyway I can get an estimate on the square footage of the space? And lastly, how many rollers and things do we think we will need?

On an unrelated note, is there any way possible to estimate the number of people we will have for food purposes. I can start contacting people as soon as I hear back from my aunt but it would be nice to have some kind of number if we can.

Thanks,
Jonathon

Website

Our URL is active. I uploaded a coming soon page with a retro look I made in my mad scientist kit.
http://www.galleryeclectica.com/

Who should I send the group photos to tonight?

I know the photobooth photos were going to Wil. And I want copies! :) I know Randilyn talked about editing at one point. I'll upload them tonight. I didn't get home till almost 10 last night.

Meeting in New Albany

I called Don and Kathy to confirm they will have the store open for us at noon this Thursday, 29th. That is downtown New Albany 315 Pearl Street. The easiest way from campus is to stay south on Grant Line. It becomes 8th Street eventually and will take you to Spring Street in downtown New Albany. Turn right onto Spring and then left onto Pearl.

Kathy will meet us at the store. I will have a tape measure and graph paper to map out our available space.

Don't forget artist statements are due to Brian via email the same day, and we need our logo and postcard ideas to start rolling in.

Bring your brainstorming caps...
See you there.

Shawn.

Meeting in Louisville

I took a little trip around 12 today just to get an idea on how bad traffic was at this time on a weekday.  It's not terrible, but I highly recommend going brown station way instead of 265 - 65.  65 was backed up just a little past Lewis & Clark.  It seemed to be moving at a reasonable pace, but I hopped off onto Lewis & Clark and went down to Brown Station way to 2nd street.  Things still get a little cluttered at 2nd street, but traffic is just something you have to learn to deal with.

For those of you who wish to take Brown Station Way, but do not know how to get there from IUS:

• Go straight out of IUS onto Klerner Ln
• when you get to Charlestown Rd. make a right (its at a stop light with thorton's in front of you)
• go down to the light at Silver St. and take a left
• take that rd to the next stop light and make a left on Spring St. this road will turn into Brown Station Way
• Make sure you stay to the right so you can get on 2nd St. Bridge when it forks.

Jerrye says Magnolia is between Clay and Shelby St. on Market, so its not too far once you make your turn. 

If you take these directions and get lost you can call me.. 812/ 653-0401

A second show?

Am I understanding it that we may be going into the following weekend with a 2nd show or closing event? If we do I may have someone that's a chef that would provide some food. If he does I'm hoping we could afford him the opportunity to present the book he's had published or his services as well.

Artist Statement

So... I'm done with my artist statement... and I was curious if there is a way that I can post it here to get opinions on it...

Meeting with Don and Gary

Shawn and I met with Don Preston and Gary (from River City Winery) regarding our exhibit proposal/plans, and it went GREAT!!! We will not need to obtain a liability insurance certificate. Gary, who will likely have possession of the building at the time of our opening, said it will not be an issue as they have such insurance. However, we will need to prepare a release should artwork be stolen.

Gary will also provide wine at wholesale prices (maybe even some donation) and a server during the opening, so no one in our group will need to get a license, as the RCW license can travel next door.

Don will announce our show on their web site and e-newsletter, which goes to over 5000 folks in the art community. He will also have tables for food, and chairs for patrons who need/want to sit.

Gary suggested that we move our opening date from the 18th to the 19th. If we have an opening from 6:00-9:00 on Friday, he though we'd lose a lot of people due the the bridge situation, Friday evening traffic is very tough getting across the river during that time. He said there are no traffic issues on Saturday evenings. River City Winery gets their Louisville patrons on Saturdays, not Fridays because of those traffic delays.

It was also suggested that we extend the show through the following weekend as the 'Jingle Walk' event apparently brings a lot of people to downtown New Albany the weekend after Thanksgiving. The suggested days of operating the Eclectica Gallery would be, and this is only a suggestion: Take possession of the space on Thursday, November 10 to begin prep and installation; Friday the 18th (Soft opening); Saturday the 19th (grand opening w/refreshments and music?) and all artists in attendance; Closed Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st, half days with maybe two gallery sitters Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd; closed Thanksgiving; half days with gallery sitters Friday the 25th, and Saturday the 26th with possible more wine tasting. Think about it.

Don and Gary were both very gracious and accommodating and seem to be willing to help us in any way they can, and both are excited about the exhibit. This will be the last art event at Preston's and will likely draw a very big crowd, so as Shawn suggested, we need to put our best foot forward.

The Seminar will meet at the Preston space on Thursday, September 29 during our class time to look and discuss installation possibilities.

Shawn, have I left anything out?

Magbooth Photos

We are on for Tuesdays photo session and I am hoping that a few of you will come a little early. I will be there by 11:30 just to make sure that all is a go. I stopped by to talk and to set up for Tuesday. Victor said not to wear black. If you do, you will look like a floating head. That might be kind of fun and funny. Maybe bring a black shirt just in case we all decide to be bobble heads. There are several small restaurants on the block if anyone wants to do a quick lunch too. I did look around for a place for the group photo but really did not see anything that struck me. I am sure that there are places close. The address is 714 E. Market and the name is the Magnolia Photo Booth Co. Don't forget to bring your cameras and a tripod.

I need a HUGE favor tomorrow afternoon for you manly sorts... It will probably need to be after my French class ends since they don't like when you skip tests. SIGH! But, in the graphics room I have a canopy that I need to get out of the graphics room to my car. I'll be in handicapped if that's any incentive! Plus I'm really nice and I'm your FRIIIIEEEEND!

If Brian has somewhere for it in ceramics we can take it there too. He's never grabbed it and I know he uses Kristi's for things. I just don't want it dumped since Marilyn said they don't need it really.

Artist's Statements

Our discussion of Artist's statements produced some pretty provocative and even bold assertions about the need, intent, and function of such documents. Artist's statements are generally very difficult for an artist to write because one has to get out of the right side of the brain, the creative side, and hang out for a while on the left side, the more logical side; the side that allows us to be more analytical about what we do and why we do it. However, for our growth as artists, we have to do it from time to time. Sometimes Artists statements are written for a particular piece or for a particular exhibition. I know I've written more than I can remember. So, depending on the situation, or the intent, you may need an artist statement that is only a few paragraphs, or another that's several pages in length.

Often it's difficult to know where to begin, or what topics to cover, but there are ways to approach it that might be helpful, even fun, such as the points of consideration that I listed on our syllabus. www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketingresources/artstatemt/ offers some points that can provide some direction for your first drafts.

Those first drafts come to me as email attachments on or before the 29th. Please send them as word.docx so that I can comment directly in the document. Do not send as pdf. Have fun discovering who you are as artists.

Group Picture Retake?

I honestly would like to have our group picture retake so maybe we should set a date and I do have a Canon Rebel XSI camera and I can bring it but if someone else has a better camera, they can bring it as well... I just want our picture to be the most awesome picture ever! I was thinking maybe we should try to do photo booth poses and I could design a photo booth strip. What do y'all think?

Randilyn

Time for the show.

Brian, once we have the title nailed down I'll set up the Facebook page. What TIME should I put the event as starting at? If we're going to extend the days the show is open and sitting there and speaking to people I'll commit to Sunday, 11/20. With my problems with my knees and hip I don't think I could do Friday and Saturday there and on my feet. But I think we should decide that fairly quickly too.

Details, details, details.....

We have decided to open on the 18th of November at Preston's Art Center. It will not conflict with the BFA group as they do not have a date set.

It was decided that all suggested titles for the show will be submitted here on our blog by 5:00 Friday, and voted on by 3:00 on Saturday, giving Daniel and Will a few days to mull over some design ideas. If there are others who would like to put together design options, the more the better. We can have a "design competition" and vote on our favorite. The announcements should be mailed between Nov 3-5 to insure that folks get it on their calendars, that puts printing in Mid-October. We can also broadcast through Facebook to lots of people, which will hit a bigger audience than the cards, but it's nice to have a tangible memory of the event.

Don't forget, cast your idea for the title, then cast your vote (maybe vote for two to keep it democratic).

Senior Show Title Ideas

Fridays

Choose a location...

It sounds like we have narrowed down our choices to two locations:

1. Preston Art Center, New Albany

2. Brian's Gallery on 3rd, Louisville

We must choose one this week.  Hopefully by Thursday, 9/15.


Reply to this message with your vote and/or thoughts on the matter.

Here are my thoughts:
Both Brian and Preston's have approved of our exhibition at their locations. The choice comes down to advantages/disadvantages.
***pros and cons updated 9/14***
Preston's
 pros...
... is close to campus. It would be easy to meet there quickly between classes.
... has the Winery and restaurants next door.
... can help advertise and get the word out big-time.
... is community related, farewell thank-you to Preston's.

cons...
... maybe less people are willing to cross the bridge on a Friday.
... might require more cleanup to get ready.
... will require more setup work - lighting, hanging, cleaning


3rd Street
pros...
... is owned by Brian. We can get easy access.
... is close to all the other galleries on the Trolley Hop 11/4
... has a bar if we can confirm the mobile bartender.
... is easier for those who live in Louisville.
cons...
... has very nasty traffic. We would have to carpool, etc.
... what if we can't get the bartender?
... will mean an earlier show if we want to take advantage of Trolley Hop 11/4.

I am torn between the two, but I think my vote goes to Preston's because it is close and easy from campus. I think it also a good tribute to Preston's. They have given the Arts program huge support over the years. It would make a good "Thank You." Someone post photos of 3rd Street, though. Maybe it is an awesome space? I have seen it, but don't remember what it looks like inside or out.

Post a comment.... cast a vote.

LOCATIONS IS EVERYTHING!

I will NOT be heading to L'ville to check out the locations myself. Yes, I'm in S. Indiana on the WRONG side of the bridge. I would think depending on what the predict Preston's in New Albany may not be the best location for the art crowd to hit.

Yes, it will take me far longer to get to where we choose but I don't see a pretty picture on people arriving at Preston's that's just this side of the bridge.

The Decision

It was good that we settled on putting together an exhibition for the collaborative project. Shawn checked with Don and Kathy at Preston's and Kathy said she'd get back with him next week. Mine and Cynthia's space on third street will likely be available for the Nov trolley hop. Daniel is checking with LOT Gallery.

Here are steps to consider for the project:

1. Brainstorm a list of possible venues and contacts. (in progress)

2. Visit possible venues and discuss opportunities with owners.

3. Decide on a venue.

4. Create floor plan of venue for exhibit design.

5. Layout mock exhibition.

6. Design publicity materials.

7. print/distribute/mail publicity materials

8. Prepare venue for exhibition (patch/paint/lights/etc.)

9. Move work (ready to install) to venue and install exhibition.

10. Host opening.

11. Gallery sitting, if necessary.

12. Uninstall exhibition.

Possible dates we considered:

November 4 (First Friday Gallery Hop if downtown Louisville)

November 18, prior to Thanksgiving Break.

December 2, week before classes end. (Annual student exhibit opens on December 1, this may present a conflict)

Two ideas on the table for the exhibit:

1. An exhibition of your best work that would create an engaging "showcase" of your most recent creative efforts. Likely 2-3 pieces each.

2. Identity Theft - each participant in the exhibit creates work in the style of someone else in the seminar.

3. The exhibit could include a collaborative piece in which everyone contributes.

So, there it is in a nutshell. Graphic Designers be thinking about publicity stuff. I'll check to see what kind of budget we have. Let's see how much we can nail down between now and Tuesday.

Brian, I have a question that is a hair off topic...

With the senior BA shows next semester can we include things we do THIS year outside of class? I know the focus is to be this years work, but I have some ideas that may or may not fit in with the class assignments even with the 3 paintings we have free choice on.

Group Project

As you all know, a big part of the seminar is the group project, a collaborative undertaking of creativity. That project can take many forms, some of which I mentioned in the very first post of the semester. This project should be going through the idea-generating phase ASAP, as it may involve a lot of timely logistical arrangements and delegation of duties. There have been a few things mentioned, but why not use this post as a place to start gathering those thoughts.

First, how about just listing some possibilities. After we get a healthy list, we can discuss them during our gathering to narrow the list to the ideas that are the most exciting to the group. So what are some possibilities that would get everyone fired up about working as a group? What are some possibilities that each of you would be proud of at the end of the semester because you were a part of it? What are some possibilities that would capitalize on your collective skills and creative problem solving strategies? What are some possibilities for unique collective interpretations?

Let's shoot for twelve different ideas and see what happens.

Home sick today, but sent my resume's in.

I thought a couple I saw might apply to Jerrye as well because we both are actually graduating with the studio arts degrees which means we chose to areas.  I have painting and graphics and she has ceramics and painting I believe.

Anyway, I sent my links to Brian and Wil since I know Wil is glued to his IPad.  :)  I put what I liked about them and disliked.  I really would prefer to do the CD with mine and have a printed resume since both areas I'm specializing in are so visual.  I geared my comments in that direction and would appreciate any positive or negative feedback.

And you can all thank me Thursday for not sharing my crud at the beginning of a hectic semester!  :)  Cough!  Cough!

Web pages in Power Point

I was looking at PP and it appears quite easy to create the web files in PP.  Simply SAVE AS a web page.  :)