The Quest: Solo Show & Exhibit
October 21st, 2007 | Published in General Banter, Happenings, Local Arts, Photography | 1 Comment
A goal of mine for 2008 is to enter a festival/show/exhibit and have a booth all to my own. I have been involved in festivals over the past year or so where I have shared space with other artists. This is primarily due to cost, but also, that odd feeling that my work could not stand on its own. I am going to put myself out there and try my hand at this, so the plans are in the works. I have been studying booth layouts and working on a new name for my photography.
Dubtastic is a name that I do not personally believe I can market locally. It is tough to explain the meaning very quickly and has also been branded toward a different audience. So I will be working on a new name, site, and marketing package, while still maintaining and pushing this blog.
Has anyone had their work in a solo show/festival type setup that can offer some helpful tips?
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:57 pm (#)
Hey Dub,
I didn’t know where to post this so I’m going to post this here. What’s up? I’ve been checking out your site for years since back in the day of the pixelcore web ring. I’ve always been inspired by your design and photography, you have a unique eye. I wouldn’t worry about you work not standing out. If it sucked I wouldn’t be back regularly year after year. Your design always seems to be one step ahead of emerging trends.
It was your work that always kicked the shit out of mine, and because of it I would strive to improve my skill. Today I have a job doing graphic design for a small company in Rochester, MN. A retaining wall company, where I work on 30+ company sites of theirs. I love what I do, I just wish I had more freedom to do what ever design I wish. Someday I would like to start my own company or work with an already established design firm.
My site currently has weaknesses, I try to improve on them in every new version, I must master the content layout better for version 9. I’m also tring to gear towards tall or vertical pages. Well anyways any advice you could offer me, other than the rule of thirds (I learned that from your site, lol) would be greatly appreciated, also I have a request for you.
When I was checking out your page just now, I noticed that you have a unique tracking system. I currently use Google Analytics but the instant notification feature with reinvigorate, piked my interest. Would you be able to send me an invite?
Had no luck trying to register. Either way good luck with booth next year, and have a good one.
Sincerely,
Justin Rueth