Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
We Are Already Doing It!
You know last evening's idea? The one where we artists showing at Patrick John Mills Gallery try to get our work out into the community at shows, displays, wherever we can, ON THE WALLS, I say, folks, letting everyone know that we are with Patrick John Mills Gallery? Well, by gar, aren't we already doing it and not even knowing it!
I answered a call for art put out a month ago by a young women, Aria, who has just opened a boutique/cafe that specializes in vintage and handmade clothing and accessories. It's called, Gypsy and Co, and is located in Ottawa at 209 Gilmour Street, just a few steps in from the well-traveled "strip", Elgin Street.
Imagine my surprise this morning when visiting the shop, not only were five Quirky B's on display but there was half a wall of art by another PJMG artist, Patrick Greene. And in the middle of his display was one of our gallery's cards plus there was a stack of our cards by the door.
If we can get people seeing our art and saying, "This is interesting. Where can I see more?" we will create a buzz and drive traffic to the gallery.
And how amazing would that be!
I answered a call for art put out a month ago by a young women, Aria, who has just opened a boutique/cafe that specializes in vintage and handmade clothing and accessories. It's called, Gypsy and Co, and is located in Ottawa at 209 Gilmour Street, just a few steps in from the well-traveled "strip", Elgin Street.
Imagine my surprise this morning when visiting the shop, not only were five Quirky B's on display but there was half a wall of art by another PJMG artist, Patrick Greene. And in the middle of his display was one of our gallery's cards plus there was a stack of our cards by the door.
If we can get people seeing our art and saying, "This is interesting. Where can I see more?" we will create a buzz and drive traffic to the gallery.
And how amazing would that be!
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| Art by Patrick Greene |
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| Quirky B's by Shannon Lee |
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
A Call to Artists and An Idea
From the West Carleton Arts Society. This is a two-day show in Ottawa's west end, November 15-17. They'd like artists to phone either Maureen or Vivienne at 613 591-3686 to talk about criteria.
Here's the idea. If several of us from Patrick John Mills Gallery wanted to submit art, I wonder if they'd give us our own space with an information table pertaining to the gallery? In this way, we'd be representing the gallery at this show. Does anyone think that this is doable? I'm game to give it a try.
Call to Artists...
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When is Our Art Going to Tour European Galleries?
Some of Canada's best contemporary artists are involved in a much-discussed show in Ottawa, Canada entitled, I Killed the Group of Seven, while people in London and elsewhere in Europe are getting ready to celebrate them.
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From Tuesday's Globe and Mail
Published Monday, Sep. 26, 2011
Last updated Monday, Sep. 26, 2011
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