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To say I am
nervous about this is an understatement. The current economy
does not feed my confidence. The show is dated 6 weeks later
than I had originally wanted based on my financial reserves.
Originally, my funds were good to August only. As it is
currently, I have entered credit card debt and am also one
month in arrears to put this show on - I need to clear $45,000
in sales to pay my debts, recoup my costs and be able to
go on my 6 month European sabbatical: "Art as Worship,
and Sacred Space" -- I have over $100,000 in inventory
and the price ranges are $125. - $10,000. - there is art
in everybody's price range - there are over 50 paintings
- I may even bring blessing cards for donation offerings
-- I am nervous because my experience says this is not possible
for a single night show - too many variables. One variable
is attendance. Invitations just went out THIS week - knowing
last week that the physical invitations would be delayed
- I constructed an online invitation, and e-mailed it to
over 70 people.
The show is in 5 days.
Also - I need to hire someone to handle the business of
the show - have people sign the contracts when they purchase
the art, fill out the invoice, collect their payment and
get there shipping address. These procedures have not been
discussed with those helping to get the show going.
I am also nervous - though
I have let my desires for on time delivery go - on the arrival
of the show banner, FBA website, Show multimedia cd rom,
price sheet, and even some of the framed paintings - they
are all running late.
Although I am being told
to just stay in the studio and paint - it is false assurance
- I find myself having to pick up the slack and take care
of the things that were delegated.
This is not working well.
There are too many loose
strings.
The beauty of this, though
is I will get to chock it all up to a wonderful learning
experience..
So be it - I am determined.
Amen
September
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