October 2024 Newsletter

"ARTISAN ADVENTURES" at the Cape Coral Library

Calling all artists to our first exhibit of the season!  All members in good standing are invited to enter this show.  (Be sure your dues are paid) The library has a beautiful gallery space with plenty of room for wall pieces and several large glass cases which will be locked to keep your work safe in this public space.NO COMMISSIONS will be taken and artists will sell directly to the public.

IMPORTANT DATES:

RECEIVING:  November 12th, 9am to noon

RECEPTION:  November 13th, 5 to 7pm. Awards at 6pm

REMOVAL:  December 30th, 9am to noon

Find the prospectus/entry form on our website at swffcg.org or attend the October 19th meeting at CCAC.  Members meet at 11:30, social time begins at 11am.  

DAAS Gallery

DAAS IS A LONG-STANDING GALLERY IN FORT MYERS AND ALTHOUGH IT HAS MOVED ITS LOCATION OVER THE YEARS, IT IS HIGHLY REGARDED.  FROM THEIR WEBSITE:  

This gallery is a member/cooperative space. Every member artist is involved in the day-to-day operations of the gallery from press, marketing, hanging, painting, replacing bulbs, gardening, dusting, cleaning, etc. What makes this gallery look amazingly attractive and most of all, successful, is the hard work, creativity, teamwork and resilience of every member. Active participation by all members is essential to the daily operations and sustainability of our gallery. Under two of our Membership Tiers. artists are required to work in the gallery and promote theirs and other artists’ works accordingly.  The current available Membership Tiers are:  

Tier 1 - The Tier 1 membership consists of artists who do not work at the gallery but wish to sell their works and be represented. These artists will pay a full monthly membership fee of $100, with a payable commission of 80% from their sales.  

Tier 2 - The Tier 2 membership consists of artists who will work the gallery a minimum of 2 days per month, will pay no monthly membership fee, with a payable commission of 60% from their sales.  

Tier 3 - The Tier 3 membership is for artists that will work the gallery a minimum of 4 days a month, pay no membership fee with a payable commission of 80% from their sales.  All Tiers have an inventory and size limit on two-dimensional artworks consisting of 10 pieces, not exceeding 36 inches on any side. The inventory should be maintained by the artists, replacing pieces as they sell. 

If you'd like to join the DAAS Coop, please go to: 

 https://daascoop.com/membership/ to apply.  

Have you signed up for your wooden figure/mannequin to decorate for our group project?  We invite you to enjoy your creative side and use only upcycled/recycled materials to create a fashionista!  Your finished work will be the table decor at Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge's Fashion Show and Luncheon.  They are then auctioned off to the highest bidder. 

To get your FREE mannequin, come to the October 19th meeting or contact Laura Adams at: laura@laurarichardson.net