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Dan Bondroff
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Dan Bondroff's Discussions
Lots of rejections
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb Irean Dec 14, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Last year I was accepted into most of the shows I applied for. For 2012, I have re-applied at the shows that were most successful for me and have been re-invited to almost all. I have also applied to…Continue
ArtWorks Arts Festival in Melbourne, FL
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Bondroff Sep 14, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I don't believe this show has been reviewed here. Has anyone done this show? How did you do? What sold best (price range, subject matter, etc.)? Was it worth traveling for? It seems interesting and…Continue
Shooting new booth photo
Started this discussion. Last reply by Geoff Coe Jul 28, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I usually snap a picture at my shows of my latest booth display.The photo below is from Virginia Beach last weekend. It is the original photo (made smaller for faster uploading). I usually crop these…Continue
Traveling From Miami to Oklahoma City
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Nov 27, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have recently been accepted into the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts (April 26-May1, 2011). I have only been doing away shows (outside of South FL) for a little over a year and they have all…Continue
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Dan Bondroff commented on Bill and Jon Slade's blog post CHARITY ART AUCTIONS----A BIG NO NO
"Just curious if anyone knows the answer to this. At some of these charity events people donate gift certificates to their businesses instead of actual merchandise. Can these be written off for full value?
Also, I get the point of the article, but I…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Leigh Ann Hurst's discussion Have you ever shipped your display so you could fly to a show?
"I'm thinking about using the Auto Train to go from FL to VA this summer. I will be taking my tent. Be careful about tent rentals, some of the industrial strength canopies are so thick, they let no light in."
Dan Bondroff commented on Larry Berman's blog post Jury Image Stolen
"Munks makes some good points between his feather-rufflings. I can't imagine any lawyer handling this case would advise you to name names on a forum like this."
Dan Bondroff replied to Michelle Davis Petelinz's discussion Did not jury into Mt. Gretna PA, so looking for an August show.
"Shadyside in Pittsburgh is the next weekend. I was there last year. I will most likely go back. I am coming from a large distance so I need to pair it up with another show to be worth it."
Dan Bondroff replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"Try to get over it fast. I usually whine about rejections for a day or 2 after they happen (probably too long). Never whine to the show director. If you are applying to shows worth getting into, you will get your share of rejections. I've…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Marguerite Esrock's discussion Artist Awards- Are they important or just icing on the cake?
"My first year in the business I won a few awards. Most of my paintings were urban scenes, some with dark clouds and storms. They didn't sell. I do more bromeliads, sunsets and beaches now (I live in Miami). I'm just as happy, they sell,…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Gregg Rasmusson's discussion Ahhh, the waitlist. What to do?
"Good point, reading the rules first usually helps. :+)"
Dan Bondroff replied to Gregg Rasmusson's discussion Ahhh, the waitlist. What to do?
"If it's a show I really want to do I will contact the show every few weeks by email or by phone. Ask if there is an order to the waitlist and if there is, what is your number. Also, find out the date that artists have to accept or decline and…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Chickie Arendas's discussion Information concerning ZAP and JAS
"What I like about Zapp is the ability to search shows by month, select favorites, then search my favorites by deadline month. It helps me apply to the right shows in the right order."
Dan Bondroff replied to Kim O'Hara Clay Designs's discussion Framed letter art
"My first statement was just an opinion; maybe it was a little overdramatic. Your right, art is in the eye of the beholder.
An overabundance of cheap work at a show diminishes the overall quality of the show and makes it harder to sell nicer and more…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Kim O'Hara Clay Designs's discussion Framed letter art
"My problem isn't that people create this stuff. My problem is that this stuff is not art. It's terrible, cheap and mass produced even if the "artist" is not buy/sell. Another problem is that it gets into almost every show. Some…"
Deb Irean replied to Dan Bondroff's discussion Lots of rejections
"I agree about the photo - too much white and I find the pipes across the top area to be distracting. I know you have art in your bin , it does not show in the photo and the bin takes up precious premium space in the photo. Try taking a photo…"
Larry Berman replied to Dan Bondroff's discussion Lots of rejections
"I suggest attending an open jury to see how your images look projected as a body of work. You'll also see how your competitors images look and how they compare to yours. Here's a list of shows that project the images or have open…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Dan Bondroff's discussion Lots of rejections
"Everyone, thanks for the comments. I wish the shows gave comments, or at least a score. Connie, I do sometimes look at the work of the accepted artists. Sometimes it does tell me how good the competition was, but not always. Sometimes only a few…"
Connie Mettler replied to Dan Bondroff's discussion Lots of rejections
"Very nice work, Dan. Congrats on your acceptance in year one. Sometimes it seems that if you have pretty decent work you get into lots of good shows in the first year and then it gets tougher. Sometimes. No rules to these acceptances. Are you…"
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