Get It Together

Organization  & The Reluctant Coordinator

Visual reminders of Deadlines for the art group!

My friend is an organized and informed artist whom the rest of us rely on for art motivation and information.

She makes art and encourages and coordinates our art group shows. If you have ever entered a show you know how much work it is: paperwork, paperwork drop off, artwork that must be fresh and framed and priced, then drop off and pick up times (if accepted) - it is a lot to keep up with -- many deadlines and dates to remember.

And, here's the thing, I would never volunteer to be the Art Coordinator -No Thank You! And yet our Art Coordinator emailed me from the hospital; she has chosen me to be the contact for our group show. Oh no! I don't want to be in charge! Is this because I am organized?

Our group show is in August and there are many deadlines for the venue and for the artists. It is much to coordinate. Each Artist will have to print and sign their inventory and their insurance waiver. I will sign the contract for the venue for the group. Each Artist will have to provide a Bio/Artist Statement and a jpeg image of their work. Thus far I have emailed the show timelines and deadlines to the artists. I have created a Cork Board Information area for the artists which includes a printed month by month calendar (deadlines written in). I have designated folders for signed paperwork and all will be displayed prominently for artists to see. And still I know there will be stragglers who don't check their emails/whose printers don't work and who will miss the deadlines.

Wish me well & wish me patience,

 - The Reluctant Coordinator