Art Openings

Hi guys,
I wanted to extend an invitation to Andrea Newland's opening at Christopher's Restaurant on November 2nd at 9:30 pm. Andrea is a painter working in Somerville, and her collection  in Christopher's is titled Lady Legs. I also wanted to let you all know about the Vernon st. open studios taking place November 6-7 from 12-6. There are a lot of great artists showing.
I hope you all can attend,
Abbey

Boston ahts Festval

Hi guys,
I know this is a little short notice, but there is an art festival this weekend. It's happening at the Christopher Columbus Park in Boston. The hours are 12-6 Saturday and Sunday.Here is the link:
http://www.bostonahtsfestival.com/ahts/%28ahts%29%3A_The_Boston_Arts_Festival_Home.html
I thought this might interest some of you.
Have a good weekend,
Abbey

General Info

Hi,
I just wanted to post the genral info that goes out to all artists when they show. This way you can look it over.

Abigail Schneider

Art Consultant

Cambridge Common, Christopher's Restaurant and West Side Lounge


 

Informn for Exatiohibiting Artists

 

• Cambridge Common, Christopher's Restaurant and West Side Lounge are three different and very interesting establishments, with unique spaces that grant a lot of exposure for artwork. There is no fee for exhibiting in these establishments, nor do the restaurants take a commission from any work sold as a result of an exhibition.

• I am an artist who is hired to book artists for exhibition. Therefore I, nor the restaurants, represent any artists.

• Depending on the establishment, you will need a certain number of pieces

(West Side = 11 pieces, Cambridge Common & Christopher's Restaurant = 12-14 pieces) as there are a set number of lighting fixtures. The light fixtures are unchangeable.

• We (the restaurants/I) prefer not to hang work smaller than 18" x 24", nor to have any work framed behind glass.

• Artwork is scheduled for exhibitions of ~ 6 weeks.

• I hang the show with you, that way we both plan where the pieces go and the overall cohesion of the show.

• Any selling is between the artist and the buyer; I do not take a commission, and the restaurants do not take a commission.

• You can price your work however you like.

• Please have labels for each piece with the artwork's information (title, medium, date created) as well as your info (name/email). You can include prices on the labels, or have a separate price list and/or artist statement. Business cards are also helpful, but not mandatory. The restaurant will be happy to hang your bio information, and it often adds to the interest in the work.

• All pieces of artwork need to have a wire across the back (of each) for ready-to-hang ease. We hang work from a wire that drops down from a beam (not hooks or nails).

• The artwork is insured for theft and fire; there is a $1,000.00 deductible. The restaurant(s) will not be responsible for damage, theft, or fire under $1000.

• The restaurants do not provide openings for new shows, but please feel free to invite people to see your work. If you are interested in having a reception, you are encouraged to speak with one of the managers to plan something through them.

• All three restaurants are very busy year-round. Because they are not typical 'gallery' spaces, there is a certain amount of risk that accompanies hanging work in a busy restaurant. We (the restaurants/I) are extremely diligent to keep your work clean and safe at all times. With that, there is an Artist-Restaurant Agreement to be signed by you, and by me, prior to and/or at the installation of your exhibition.

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have ANY questions.

Schneiderabbey@yahoo.com

978-204-5544

I was confusing

Hi,
I want to thank you for all the positive response to the blog. I feel very encouraged. I realized that my calender may have been confusing. The first name listed on a scheduled date would be the person taking down their art. The second name is the artist hanging their art . (I will go into may calender, and make sure I did it consistently for every date.) So far I have no group showings, but if you guys would like to collaborate at some point that would be great! I could possibly introduce a theme show and have a lot of artist participate.These are all ideas that I would like to think about. If you have any suggestions let me know.
-Abbey

First Info Post

Hi,
I created this blog so it would be easy for all of you to see when the hanging/take down of work is coming up. I also thought this would be a good way for you to post ideas or ask questions. Just a few quick reminders, Please when you come to hang your, have the contract filled out and signed. If you want you can also mail it, or drop it off at Christopher's for me. I also need all hanging artist to have a title sheet, or price sheet with contact information on the hanging date. For artist picking up their work: Christopher's and Cambridge Common shows are generally taken down between 9:30 and 11:00. If you can't be there the work will be stored in the Lizard Lounge or Toad until 4:00 that day.If you have any problems let me know. I am willing to help out, I just can't keep the work at the restaurants past their hanging date. For the West Side artists, I will send you an email letting you know when the take down is scheduled. Again if you have problems let me know, and we can work something out.
Finally, I was scheduled for a show on September 21 before I took over. I am having an opening at Christopher's on September 21 from 9pm-12. I would love to meet all of you. If you think you would like to stop by could you send me a message. This is the first time I have done an opening in the restaurants, and I would like to give the General Manager and bar tenders a little "heads up".
O.K. I think that's it.Have a great  week,
Abbey

Calendar

Hello everyone! Click on this link to see a calendar of all upcoming hangings.