Thank you Stanka for all your input. I certainly will put more effort into doing as you mentioned. I went to a Fundraiser Art Auction just this Saturday locally. Mind you, it is a fundraiser for our local stage Theater (a town about 10,000 residents). I usually donate but didn't this year. It was a great function but the bids range from $75 - $800. Are you suggesting that one donates a piece of work and asks to display yet another piece ie. portrait
Or, donate a figure piece of work for auction and that is your advertisement? I have donated to this function for the past 5 years hoping to bring more exposure about my artwork but haven't noticed much at all except I always receive another letter asking me to donate again next year.
I certainly will have to check on other functions outside of this area as I do not feel that art is appreciated here nearly as much as larger areas. After all we are the bargaining Appalachians. It makes me a little sad when the piece goes for less than half of what my commissions sell for. Am I being too picky about all of this?
Thanks again
Patt
