Hello all my bladsmithing friends!
I wanted to tell you about an upcoming art show I am putting together at the Guilford Art Center here in my town. I spoke with a bunch of you at last years blade show about it and really hope a lot of you will be on board with me. I think this is a great opportunity to get our work in front of a new audience. We have a beautiful updated gallery with great lighting. The show will open July 10 and will run for about 6 weeks. During this exhibit the art center will be hosting its annual "Art Expo" on our historic town green. This show brings artists and collectors from all over the country...what this means is your knives will be on display for thousands of people to view!
I am attaching the "call to artists" form so you can all get a feel for what this is about. Please print it out...fill it out and get it in as soon as you can! I personally will be handling your work and setting up the show...so you don't have to worry about a stranger pawing your hard work(well...maybe a little). I am looking for 1-3 knives from each artist in some sort of display case or cases that can be mounted to a wall or set on a pedestal(you guys can get creative here) This is to protect your work from the public...I would also like some pics...maybe a couple of your process...and one of your smiling face with a little bio/artist statement. I think this will make for a great show... Your work can be for sale or not...your choice....and all work will be insured.The show is open to all North American knifemakers.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks
Mace
