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03/04/2009 09:01:07 AM · #1 |
Im going to write to several local restaurants and send them a few 6x5s images each, to see if any are interested in displaying/selling any of my work.
Has anyone done this type of thing before? on what basis is the sale of a image best worked out? 60%/40%?
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03/04/2009 09:34:08 AM · #2 |
That's a good idea. I've never done it myself but you need to be professional to be taken seriously.....
A 6x5 might be a bit small to get your images across effectively. Might be worth putting some images on CDs instead (and a bit cheaper too)
Possibly have a link on there to somewhere on the internet they can see other images
Possibly have a small biography detailing what a great photographer you are.
Personally I'd suggest you'd get 75% of the price, assuming you're responsible for producing the prints to hang up in the first place i.e you're spending money before you can make any and the cafe gets a beautiful display for free. If I ran a cafe I'd consider that fair. |
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03/04/2009 09:36:12 AM · #3 |
yeah i suppose if they didnt have someone asking them if they could display there work they would have to go out and buy some.
I just thought a print might be better then a cd they might never look at? They cant help but look at a picture thats infront of them haha |
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03/04/2009 09:51:51 AM · #4 |
Coffeeshops are big around here for display/sales. Most of the more......high self-image places, shall we call them, have a pretty serious waiting list and consignmenmt fee, generally around 35%.
Others are gracious to starving artists and charge nothing at all. Make your decision on the traffic as to the general demographic group. Bear in mind that all too often, sales are abysmal 'cause restaurants/coffee shops just have artwork on the walls and in all too many cases, it never occurs to the customer base that the work is for sale.
You're generally better off with a gallery/art show setting because at least the impetus is towards sales.
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03/04/2009 09:54:15 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Coffeeshops are big around here for display/sales. Most of the more......high self-image places, shall we call them, have a pretty serious waiting list and consignmenmt fee, generally around 35%.
Others are gracious to starving artists and charge nothing at all. Make your decision on the traffic as to the general demographic group. Bear in mind that all too often, sales are abysmal 'cause restaurants/coffee shops just have artwork on the walls and in all too many cases, it never occurs to the customer base that the work is for sale.
You're generally better off with a gallery/art show setting because at least the impetus is towards sales. |
How do you get involved in them? |
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03/04/2009 12:00:27 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Coffeeshops are big around here for display/sales. Most of the more......high self-image places, shall we call them, have a pretty serious waiting list and consignmenmt fee, generally around 35%.
Others are gracious to starving artists and charge nothing at all. Make your decision on the traffic as to the general demographic group. Bear in mind that all too often, sales are abysmal 'cause restaurants/coffee shops just have artwork on the walls and in all too many cases, it never occurs to the customer base that the work is for sale.
You're generally better off with a gallery/art show setting because at least the impetus is towards sales. |
Originally posted by JayA:
How do you get involved in them? |
Two ways, generally.
One is through calls to/from local photography clubs, and the other is......get ready.....
Just ask the owner!....8>)
Seriously, sometimes people just don't think to do that.
Makle a little sign with your info on it, make sure you have tasteful & discreet, yet obvious sale info with the work, and go nuts.....check with beauty salons, day spas, lawyers' offices....anywhere that may hang art & photography.
The worst they can do is say no, and with the places that never thought about it, tell them you'll give them a commission.
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03/04/2009 12:36:09 PM · #7 |
| I used to frequent a little deli where they displayed both photography and sculpture from local artists. In conversation with the proprietor, he stated that all the displayed artists were members of a local artists' group, and that the restaurant got a fraction of sales, I forget what the exact percentage was, somewhere around 25%. They only accepted work from that specific art group. |
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03/04/2009 02:24:37 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by JayA:
Im going to write to several local restaurants and send them a few 6x5s images each, to see if any are interested in displaying/selling any of my work.
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I think you should go in person. Take a portfolio. See what is already on the walls. Ask to speak to the manager. Be friendly and positive. Buy a cup of coffee.
You might shoot  pawdrix a PM -- I know he has done this with at least one cafe and one bar in NYC. |
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03/04/2009 02:49:55 PM · #9 |
A popular local coffee shop with a lovely fireplace sitting area did this. They worked on a 3-month showing, had a posted biography of the artist and all work priced. I believe she said 25% commission, maybe 20%, and said they sold surprisingly well. Before I got anything put together to show her they sold. Now it's a magic show/open mike-based coffee shop filled with tacky magic-related posters. UGH! :(
But yeah, I'd suggest just going in at a quietish time, buying a coffee and having a chat with them :) |
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03/05/2009 04:03:59 AM · #10 |
| I have a couple of my flower photos in a local flower shop. I took them in already framed and asked if they would display them and possible sell them. They took them right then and asked for no commission the owner even stated that the price I wanted was good too. |
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