I've been at the epic center of all the protests (since I work 1 block away) and
I don't think this is going to make a difference in "Art Fairs" Craft Fairs
could be a different story. Restaurants? Probably (unless you are Ian's Pizza
or on the Square).
What WILL have an effect is a General Strike which is not out of the realm of
possibility!
Not to get political but this is just the opening rounds in Madison and perhaps
the rest of the country!
But - back on topic - sorry - the people that buy expensive art are not really
going to be hurt.
Rod
Melotte Photo Imagery
Photography With an Edge
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From: Steven Ralser <stevenralser@gmail.com>
To: artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, February 20, 2011 8:41:41 PM
Subject: [artshow_photo] Art show future in WI?
What is the future for art shows in Wisconsin? Given the current political
unrest and the proposed 'union busting' bill, I believe the future does not
look good for shows in Wisconsin, especially the smaller shows. Included in
the bill is the provision that all public employees will have to pay a
proportion of retirement and health costs - this is about 8% of a salary.
Whether or not you believe this should occur (I do NOT want to start a
political debate here), people will not have the discretionary money they
used to have that they can spend on art. I know this is the case for us -
my wife's income will be cut by about 8% - the only reason we can stay where
we are living now is that I teach some extra classes that will make up the
shortfall.
What do other people think about the future now? i know there was doom and
gloom a few years ago with the tanking economy - but this is now added on
top. I have to seriously think about how many shows I will do this year,
and how to price my work.
Opinions?
Steve
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