Thanks, John...the more I read and think about it, the more I am really just looking forward to meeting other artists and enjoying a beautiful weekend outside with my art.
And since I've paid cash for everything, any money I make back will at least be money I make back, not eaten up with interest or what-have-you.
Cheers!
--- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, "artthatsmiles" <johnhart66@...> wrote:
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> Hi Aimee,
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> I would be shocked if you break even on your first show. It's good to aim high, but also be realistic at the same time. Consider it a goal to break even after a dozen or so shows. It took me two years of doing shows part time until I was starting to break even. Then I took the plunge and went full time in 2004. My first year was extremely hard financially. Even though I had saved up $6,000 before I left my "real job", within that first year I found myself in $10,000 of debt. The following year I was able to pay off the debt and have since have been only using cash and debit cards.
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> Today I'm able to get by financially (although barely) in these tough economic times. I keep my expenses to a minimum and know many amateurs that have nicer camera equipment than me. I too still have anxiety before shows and before my out of state trips, but I am truly happy with my decision to do this full time.
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> Try to enjoy your first show, no matter what happens. Your anxiety will vanish once the show starts and you begin seeing interest in your work (whether it sells or not). Your first shows are learning experiences. Actually every show is a learning experience, but especially your first couple dozen.
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> Best of luck and congratulations for giving it a try!
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> John Hartung
> www.ArtThatSmiles.com
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