How to throw and Art Show That doesnt suck.

...does exactly what it says on the tin. A great article on a great blog. This is getting more relevent especially to the CAC crew as we gear up to do more and more things this year- so join us in our research and discovery:

"Like many artists, you may be tired of waiting for a gallery to sweep
you off your feet. You’ve sent your slide packets, you’ve written
artist your statements, and you’ve received only discouraging silence
in return.
At this point, like many artists, you decide to grab fate by the
balls. Why wait for a gallery to notice you when there’s wall space
in the local café or club, practically begging to be filled.
So, with courage and a portfolio, you approach the proprietor. And,
unlike those galleries, he’s overjoyed. Of course you can have a show!
You go home, head buzzing with visions of selling your artwork, and
telling that gallery to go jump in a lake.
But why is it that for all their promise, shows in non-traditional
venues so often end in failure?...."

Read the rest here.