It seems like a long time till the open studio but I have so little time between my job and the kids I really have to get going now.
I have not yet said much about the Artist Open Studio Trail 1st meeting so here is a bit about…..I must ask next meeting if individuals mind me mentioning names as I go on.
Some things discussed at the last meeting:-
About the trail it’s self – some concerns were voiced about studios/houses not in a central position not getting many visitors. I feel a bit out of it where I live I think that unless someone is really interested they will not be just popping in. This may be helped greatly by the suggestion of having a pre festival fundraising exhibition at Bollington Arts Centre. Also the inclusion of images of peoples work and a picture of their house/studio on the trail map. I have taken a few snaps but my house (a 1960 semi) isn’t very attractive to be drawn on a map not like a lot of the village’s stone cottages! Still the map and the exhibition should enable people to select studios to visit form an interest in particular work. Buddying up was also discussed and some artists may show at the same place. Emma King who is organising the Trail for the Festival says there are abut 22 artists interested at the moment, and it will be nice to see some more people at the next meeting which is in mid April.
Other things discussed were, if we wanted to open our studios for two festival weekends or just one. If it should be open during the main carnival procession. With a lot of people on the streets for the procession if laminates publicising and directing people were put on lampposts along the rout people may drop in while they are out.
