Owning a Gallery and Participating in the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition Present Unique Challenges and Demands
Guest Post by Artist Rick Reinert
I have participated in the 16 day PIccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Show for several years but 2011 presented new challenges and responsiblities since I opened Reinert LePrince Fine Art Gallery on King Street just a few months ago with fellow artist Kevin LePrince.
For instance, the June Art Walk is always held in the midst of Piccolo Spoleto. An extra dose of energy is required to leave the art show after a long hot day in Marion Square and arrive at 179 King Street, looking fresh, feeling clean and being ready to host the Art Walk.
Another challenge is having enough inventory for 2 locations along with the need to create enough new work during the 16 day period to replenish the inventory sold. Fortunately, being in Marion Square provides a great opportunity to paint plein air in between customers.
While you could say the opportunity for sales and success is doubled with 2 locations, you must also consider that the responsiblities are also doubled.
All in all to have my own art gallery and to simultaneously participate in such a prestigious and professional outdoor art exhibition is a great experience!
Additional Demo Coverage:
Deborah Meyer and Oil Demo
Alice Stewart Grimsley - 2 Watercolor Demos
We've had no rain in Marion Square since before the show began on May 27, so things get a little red and dusty:
but we still have smiles and good will because we get to do what we love the most - Paint!
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