Artists urged to create own opportunities beyond galleries
In episode 264 of The Art Biz podcast, host advocates for artists to stop waiting for gallery representation and instead curate their own exhibition opportunities. Three memorable examples are cited: artist Lori Wahl installed her thesis show in a plumbing junkyard in Boulder, Colorado in July 2007; artist Kathleen O'Brien borrowed a home in Colorado to display and sell her work; and four artists rented a hotel conference room for a one-night show. The episode emphasizes that relying on juried shows and white-wall galleries keeps artists dependent on gatekeepers. A related workshop, Beyond White Walls, is scheduled for May 7.
Key facts
- Episode 264 of The Art Biz podcast discusses self-created opportunities.
- Artist Lori Wahl installed her thesis exhibition in a plumbing junkyard in Boulder, Colorado in July 2007.
- Artist Kathleen O'Brien borrowed a home in Colorado for a show.
- Four artists rented a hotel conference room for a one-night exhibition.
- The podcast criticizes reliance on juried shows and gallery representation.
- A workshop called Beyond White Walls is scheduled for May 7.
- The post appears on Art Biz Success website.
- The episode includes a reference to Impressionist artists exhibiting in a photographer's studio.
Entities
Artists
- Lori Wahl
- Kathleen O'Brien
- Gail Salzman
- Damien Davis
Institutions
- Art Biz Success
Locations
- Boulder
- Colorado
- Kentucky