Who gets into almost all of the top shows and can win Best of Show? Meet Jody dePew McLeane (pastel drawings) and Ted Gall (sculptor), involved in the art fair business for over 40 years and consistently exhibiting at the "dream shows." They are the proof that you can earn a living participating at the art fairs. Both artists declare that the art fairs are the source of all their income.
The essence of this show is:
- how to build a long term career selling at art fairs
- sustaining a body of work that continues to grow and yield creative fulfillment
- adapting to changing economic conditions
- tips for someone starting out today
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Jody is a member of the Pastel Society of America in New York and was elected as a master panelist by the Society. Her works have been featured in four books including "The Best of Pastel II" and her work is in many public collections.
Ted has served consultant to the Art Institute of Chicago and the Illinois Arts Council. He has taught art classes in Illinois and in California. His corporate collections include The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Walt Disney, Bell & Howell, Standard Oil and others.
How did you like this? Did you learn anything new? I'd love some feedback on this podcast and suggestions for others. Any questions for Ted or Jody?
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You're welcome, Loretta. I really enjoy putting these podcasts together and want them to be helpful to our community. I'm always looking for ideas for more of them.
I really enjoyed this podcast. Learned a lot. Thank you Connie.
The fact that neither of them had ever done a "0" was surprising to me also, as their price points have never been what would allow an "impulse" purchase. They support this income because they have developed a following, are in the top shows, and carefully nurture their collectors (and yes, in this case, they are collectors) and work with their galleries. People are waiting for them to show up with their new work at the few shows they do. But, as you noticed, one man's best show is the other (wo)man's not so good, at least in 2012! 2013 will bring another result probably.
I can probably tell you the age and weight of each of them if you'd like to know, Sam ;)