I filled in the air paying artists survey last night : www.a-n.co.uk/p/3022313/ and one question in particular got me thinking – Have I ever turned down the chance to exhibit? Hmmm… Well yes, I have several times actually. Is that so wrong?
I’ve turned down exhibitions for reasons listed below:
I didn’t like the venue
I didn’t want to be labelled as a local artist
I didn’t want to invigilate
I didn’t think my work was right for the type of audience normally associated with a venue
It would have cost too much, with no return
I felt it was exhibiting just for exhibiting sake
I could probably go on more when I think about it. Have I been right – or was I digging my own grave with these decisions?
