Worth The Wait?

Hi everyone:

I guess it's been a busy summer, since I just realized my last blog entry was back in July! But, just because I took some time off from blogging doesn't mean I haven't been busy with "art stuff." I come to you today with the soundtrack of a very random Ipod playlist...very random.

So, the first piece of news is something many of you know already. I'm in a show in Miami - which actually opens tonight. Why am I not there? Because a: it's only one piece and b: it's expensive. You get to the point in your career where you simply can't go to every show you're in. My rule of thumb is if it's a solo or featured artist gig, I do everything I can to make it. Otherwise, unless I can drive there, I generally can't justify the time and expense.

Anyway, the show tonight is at a space called The Lunchbox Gallery. Here's the info:

The Lunchbox Gallery

310 NW 24th Street

Miami, FL

Opening reception: Tonight (9/10) from 5-11 pm.

Show runs until 10/4/2011

Gallery hours: M-Sat: 11am-5pm

So, those of you in the Miami area, get your butts over there and let me know how it is!

I've got some other stuff in the works as well - some publishing opportunities and perhaps another show or two before spring-time. I'll keep y'all posted!

This is all stemming from the fact that I now have what I feel is a pretty cohesive body of work.

Obviously, I'll be continuing in this style and thematic ballpark for quite a while - but things are now at a point where I can begin truly shopping around. I also took a look at my exhibition history recently and realized that I'm a little low on juried shows in recent years. Part of that is my feeling that I've reached the point where I no longer need to pay to be shown as an artist. I always rationalized that as something people do when they're first starting out - to get exposure, experience, etc. But, in thinking about it, most juried shows involve a fee - so I decided to suspend my beliefs when something comes up that I feel particularly good about This Miami show is one example. They only took 12 artists nationally from an open call, which is good for the old ego, and I'll get to test out the Miami art market. Overall, not a bad deal I suppose.

I hope everyone is well and came through the hurricanes and earthquake ok. I'll keep everyone posted!

-Marc