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Good News: DRAM
Good news on the Dan River Art Market front. After meeting them for the first time a little less than a month ago, and ultimately making the decision to submit my work for the jury process, I have finally received word on their decision. Funny thing is, this word comes several days before the jury was actually supposed to meet (scheduled for the 5th). I can only assume that my work has been on site long enough for all of the jury members to have had a look at it and make a behind closed doors agreement on it. At any rate, I just received the call to inform me that I have been voted in, and am now a member of the DRAM.
So, what does this mean? Well, it means that my framed photography will be hung and on display for sale next door to the Stokes County Arts Council in the Dan River Art Market in Danbury, NC. For the first time since beginning in 2005, my clients can actually go to an actual physical store and select one of my photographs to be delivered and taken home on that day. This may or may not seem like a big deal, but trust me it is.
The problem with selling photography on the internet, there is no guarantee that what you are seeing on the screen is going to look like what you are actually purchasing. Everyone's monitors are a bit different so you might see different colors, or shading when you are looking at your monitor compared to how they look printed out on my end. This takes all of the guess work out of the equation and allows the client to see exactly what they are purchasing.
As a recent client of mine said after receiving her photos..."[Your] pictures are stunningly beautiful, your website does not do your work justice..." This is not the first time that I have heard this from a client, so being able to display the actual print is a wonderful benefit for the buyer.
So, for those of you located in NC, you can now view my printsin person by visiting the DRAM located at 502 North Main St in Danbury, NC 27016. Keep in mind that from time to time I will be volunteering there, so you might have the opportunity to stop and chat with me for a little while. Hope to see you there!!
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Not knowing alot about the process of getting your photos in this gallery from this behind the doors jury members but, I would say, WAS THERE EVER ANY DOUBT? I think not!!! They are so lucky to have yours hanging there and will undoubtedly bring distinction to their place of business. I am so happy for you Greg !! Must be a bottle of "bubbly" somewhere for the celebration!! Cheers, clink the glasses!Here's to Greg! Job well done!
Nancy -
I do believe the pictures would be so much better in person, as you say each monitor is different. Congratulations to you! Wish I was in the area, I would definately stop by.
Lisa -
This is such great news, Greg! My Niece is getting married in North Caroline in Charlotte. If my daughter wasn't graduating from College that same weekend I would be there and might have found time to visit your exhibit. Your entry makes me want to buy one of your peices soon....we will see. Good luck and congratulations on moving another few steps closer to your dreams...:) Maria http://journals.aol.com/gotom
aria/TheLittleThings/ -
This is awesome news Greg! I guess they must have really loved your work to have accepted it before the actual jury process!! Believe me, if I ever get to North Carolina again, the DRAM will be a definite planned visit! I am so happy for you!!!
Martha :-)
5/7/08 8:08 AM
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