I'm just curious on how photographers (from a business standpoint) hold an exhibit?what i mean is:

a. Do photographers look for a sponsor? Like a studio or a bar? Or do photographers simply get invited by the same establishments for an exhibit?
b. Who pays for the prints?
c. Do prints get sold on most exhibits?

thanks!

Hi Aaron,

a. Do photographers look for a sponsor? Like a studio or a bar? Or do photographers
simply get invited by the same establishments for an exhibit?

.......They are many venue nowadays to show your stuff, bars and restaurants, walkways, malls, trade shows, launchings, art galleries, art bazaar, camera club gatherings, photo expo, fund raising etc....your chosen venue will reflect your value as fine art photographer in the eyes of the buyer, that's if you intend to sell your works.
You may present your images to the curator or organizer, in my gallery (OWG) i prefer to invite exhibiting artist, but also accepting "proposals" for exhibition which i also consider....
You have to observe the place, the proximity to visiting viewer, the time of operation and exposure to the public is another consideration...you might want to exhibit in a restaurant cum gallery but again you have to check if the food selling dominates and shadow you artworks, thus only making your artworks mere decorations....
At bars, pardon me by asking who will be your buyers if you intend to sell?...



b. Who pays for the prints?

....you pay for prints, but you can get personal sponsors, padrino, or supporters...

c. Do prints get sold on most exhibits?
....of course, but it depends on how the gallery package, promote, and give value to the artists work, not only during the exhibit but a long range promotion and representation of the gallery on a particular artist/photographer.....:)

Ross, Thanks for the run-down... 'Appreciate the info on this as well... Cheers. :)

When I first had an exhibit, I looked for sponsors to defray the cost of printing the images, invitations, posters and framing. I also had to get a food sponsor to take care of the food for the opening night (but it was an ex-deal package).

I still had to shell out a bit of cash. But a lot less than what I would have spent if I had spent for everything out of my own pocket.




I'm just curious on how photographers (from a business standpoint) hold an exhibit?what i mean is:

a. Do photographers look for a sponsor? Like a studio or a bar? Or do photographers simply get invited by the same establishments for an exhibit?
b. Who pays for the prints?
c. Do prints get sold on most exhibits?

thanks!

Thanks for the info sir ross and sir jo!
I've been going to different exhibits and wanted to know what happens in the background. how it all came to be. thanks for shedding light.

Syempre, as sponsors babawiin nila yung "mileage" nila. They will place lots of advertising materials, banners all over the place, even to the extent their logo will be printed on your prints. I suggest you do away with this and find another sponsor who "understand" fine arts. As a curator, i don't approve the idea of "clutter". I want to see only art pieces inside and outside the gallery area, anything that will rob my view of a pleasant art exhibit, i will throw away, that's how buyers and collectors think too, that's why you won't see them buy during cocktail openings because guests are blocking their view and decision making (but our last nights opening cocktails of two artists- Joey Ong and Jill Posadas was a different one, we're sold out!) www.owgallery.com:)

I'm just curious on how photographers (from a business standpoint) hold an exhibit?what i mean is:

a. Do photographers look for a sponsor? Like a studio or a bar? Or do photographers simply get invited by the same establishments for an exhibit?
b. Who pays for the prints?
c. Do prints get sold on most exhibits?

thanks!

Interesting question, adding to that, what are themes or subjects that are the "mainstream" (I don't want to say common) adapted or used in holding a photo exhibit, especially a successful one?

Some sponsors will agree just for logo placement on your posters, invitations and streamers. I once had a potential sponsor who wanted their logo on my prints. I said that it wouldn't seem proper and that was that :D

Syempre, as sponsors babawiin nila yung "mileage" nila. They will place lots of advertising materials, banners all over the place, even to the extent their logo will be printed on your prints. I suggest you do away with this and find another sponsor who "understand" fine arts. As a curator, i don't approve the idea of "clutter". I want to see only art pieces inside and outside the gallery area, anything that will rob my view of a pleasant art exhibit, i will throw away, that's how buyers and collectors think too, that's why you won't see them buy during cocktail openings because guests are blocking their view and decision making (but our last nights opening cocktails of two artists- Joey Ong and Jill Posadas was a different one, we're sold out!) www.owgallery.com:)

I'll have to base my reply on anecdotal evidence.

I've noticed that during the Lumiere Art Exchange that the top sellers for photos were nudes, still lifes and landscapes (i.e. urban, sweeping vistas of nature, etc.)

Interesting question, adding to that, what are themes or subjects that are the "mainstream" (I don't want to say common) adapted or used in holding a photo exhibit, especially a successful one?

I'll have to base my reply on anecdotal evidence.

I've noticed that during the Lumiere Art Exchange that the top sellers for photos were nudes, still lifes and landscapes (i.e. urban, sweeping vistas of nature, etc.)


Thanks for the input!

Its a different sense of accomplishment when someone buys one of your images at a exhibit because they like it. Especially if its a image that you shot without having an art director and client breathing down your neck and you're worry about meeting their requirements :D

That's why I look forward each time Lumiere has an Art Exchange. It's a low risk way of putting your prints up for sale and getting feedback from potential art buyers/clients.

The Lumiere Art Exchange isn't really a full blown exhibit. It's held underneath a tent in the terrace area outside of Lumiere. It only lasts for one day. Pero hanep naman the different works that you will see from different photographers, painters, sculptors and mixed media artists.

It was just a shame that the last one was cancelled. Kailan kaya ang susunod?

Its a different sense of accomplishment when someone buys one of your images at a exhibit because they like it. Especially if its a image that you shot without having an art director and client breathing down your neck and you're worry about meeting their requirements :D

That's why I look forward each time Lumiere has an Art Exchange. It's a low risk way of putting your prints up for sale and getting feedback from potential art buyers/clients.

The Lumiere Art Exchange isn't really a full blown exhibit. It's held underneath a tent in the terrace area outside of Lumiere. It only lasts for one day. Pero hanep naman the different works that you will see from different photographers, painters, sculptors and mixed media artists.

It was just a shame that the last one was cancelled. Kailan kaya ang susunod?

haaay, it's not everyday that I read something like this. and when I do, I feel like my hair is growing 3 inches everyday :D

Good for you. My hair is regurlary cut short :D

Sorry for that OT post :D

But I do feel that a solo exhibit in any manner is a worthwhile goal for a photographer.

It doesn't even have to be a selling exhibit.

haaay, it's not everyday that I read something like this. and when I do, I feel like my hair is growing 3 inches everyday :D

Nakaka-excite naman ito! Sana I can muster up all the resources needed to have my own decent exhibit... :D

Nakaka-excite naman ito! Sana I can muster up all the resources needed to have my own decent exhibit... :D

Why not Earl? You have tons of materials that are exhibit-worthy :).

Why not Earl? You have tons of materials that are exhibit-worthy :).

Thank you Marco... How I really wish it was so... :)

What is important is to break the ice, do it!...start exhibiting in small groups, there's no perfect timing to do your own solo show...just do it and the rest will be easy. Once i tried my first in 1980 when i was 3rd year in college, i'm preparing for the next one next year again...my 34th solo exhibition:)

What is important is to break the ice, do it!...start exhibiting in small groups, there's no perfect timing to do your own solo show...just do it and the rest will be easy. Once i tried my first in 1980 when i was 3rd year in college, i'm preparing for the next one next year again...my 34th solo exhibition:)

Okidokee... This is good... It's something unexpected but good! It's like NEO jumping buildings in the MATRIX movie! :Grin: Sige... Got to start planning...

Okidokee... This is good... It's something unexpected but good! It's like NEO jumping buildings in the MATRIX movie! :Grin: Sige... Got to start planning...

sabay tayo:)

sabay tayo:)

SURE CARLO! :) I'll take you up on that! :Grin:

Okidokee... This is good... It's something unexpected but good! It's like NEO jumping buildings in the MATRIX movie! :Grin: Sige... Got to start planning...


I think it's like NEO being unplugged from the MATRIX cell. :D