Transporting

Much of the headache of sending art work for international shows abroad can be avoided if one
chooses the right shows. The Florence Biennale is solely artist represented and as such artists do not have the demands of others for the exhibit. The Biennale committee understands the heavy costs for many and although they have tried to organize a process of shipment and storage , these costs are tremendously difficult for artists. Many people carry their work rolled and restretch . This requires some planning,I had my
stretchers custom made in Florence last time and then gave the remaining ones back to the shop for a discount. I love meeting new people so this was a fun way to save money too. The dimensions of work should also be considered ...a tryptic image say.. 6ft by 7ft can by rolled in to a tube under 30'' and 10'' wide. and can be carried as hand luggage too. Velcro and composite frames like tent poles can stretch out a canvas quite well or even a simple tapestry hanging system works. Of course the fully framed art work looks best but even these can be found cheaply if one researches the standard sizes used locally. I think that the more I find solutions the more beneficial contacts and interesting encounters I experience. However taking work to Dubai and restricted venues leaves you little choice but to pay the 'piper' and hope you make friends with someone inside for the next time.
If you've sold things on ebay and you've set up a Paypal account you already have an international banking system of your own ! I have paid for framing and storage and accepted commissions through Paypal. It's possible to shave in currencies that are doing better than our own . They even have credit /debit cards that are good all over europe.
USA Florence Biennale Artist RegistryFBUSA edited byAna Bikic & WM Coulthardhttp://www.usaflorencebiennale.org/

The Publishing Of The USA Florence Biennale Artist REGISTRY

Web Site USA FLORENCE BIENNALE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED THE REGISTRY IS ON THE NET

• The Mission Of The Registry is to.
• Show cases the USA artists in the celebrated Firenze Biennale.
• It is important for our ambassadors of art to present a unified and supportive group to have their full dynamic potential recognised.
• Illuminate the importance of the International experience for Artists often find many affinities with their interests from outside of the immediate focus.
• The uniqueness of the Florence Biennale is it's absence of Gallery,Museum and Dealer involvement.
• Artists are representing their own views.
• Contains news and revues of current artists , their shows & events.
• You will also find a brief history of the Biennale and why Florence is considered the birth place of the Renaissance.
• Firenze is a living museum of art and design,it is the Mecca for the Fine Arts.
• Artists never stop studying and Florence is like a return to University ,a revitalizing of creative zeal.
• Networks are directed for supporting USA artists with tips,advice and contacts to cut costs.
• Networking produces many ideas and developes shared directions for us all.
• Finding Sponsorship and funding are vital to cover the hidden costs of good promotion and exposure.

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