Thank you for creating this opportunity for the ArtMetal community...just let us know the size limitation would that be 8" in all directions and maybe a little more about the theme...since we are metal workers we will have to translate it into a different media...if this goes through I will write a press blurb for NYC area, anyone with photos of what they are showing can send them to me.....I'll try! Thanks again!
SteelyJan

Lorri,
Hey what motivation you have? Okay great to see in Toledo, only half hour away and I could hand deliver. Couple of things come to mind, size is very constraining, also you have to remember that hanging stuff is 2D maybe 2.5D at the most and a lot of us work in 3D only. Sheet metal is requiring a medium, should be open.
The glass city theme, okay you want a windshield .

Now I am pretty serious and my time I like to use as best as I can, usually not the best. But anyways what do we get?

I do not know if you have had the time to read this blog.
http://www.artmetal.com/og/metal_books_exhibition
Or know what the final outcome is about but you can see the books at:
http://www.artmetal.com/og/metal_books_exhibition

What happened at the end (hardly anyone knew about it until we showed up at the Shindig with our book), and I must say poor communication about it, is the gallery decided that not their best interest and wanted to charge gallery space somewhere in the neighbor hood of $500. Heck galleries look to make money of what they sell.
Are the items at the one you propose up for sale? Do you have a contract with them to allow this to happen?

I would suggest that you go a little further and see if your gallery is willing to do it for free.
Sorry if I sound negative but been there done that type of thing too many times.

www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren

Putting together a group entry for the show is a good idea, I think. As for what to call the group, that would take a bit of thought. One thing - it would take QuiQue's express permission to use the ArtMetal name, as he has that copyrighted. I suggest you email him directly to get permission, Lorrie. If you're going to use the ArtMetal connection (I think you definitely should), then there should be a small showcard telling about ArtMetal and encouraging people to visit the forum. Remember, it costs money to keep this forum alive and that comes from people coming here and then clicking on Google ads and such. We want to do all we can to keep the forum alive and well, right?

For a name, how about "ArtMetalists"? Let's hear some other ideas, guys.

Is there a provision for hanging works from the ceiling? How about pedestal mounts? I think we need to know more about the physical setup in order to do work to fit the show venue nicely.

Given Enrique's approval to use the ArtMetal aegis, I think this is a really good idea.

Rich Waugh
ArtMetal Moderator

I'm with you Rich...I like "ArtMetalists" for the name. My first thought was "MetalArtists," but yours is more unique, and goes better with the site since, one of the ideas here is to promote it.

I'm in! Lorrie, where do we send the sculptures to?

Cheers,

Jamie Santellano

Everything you said is "right on" Rich. Thank you for your considerations. ArtMetalists is a great name! It would be great to see credit given to the web site by including the ArtMetal name and the url. Including the mission statement on the front page would be fantastic!

As to the exhibition... Purpose, purpose, purpose. Give it a great purpose and you will have a great exhibition. Make the purpose meaningful so the metal artist can create with purpose in mind. Something from the soul would be nice...

QuiQue,
Then "ArtMetalists" it is!
QuiQue-Can you handle getting me a word doc or something to represent the group/site? That would be great, I will print up a big display to represent us and the work.
You can sell your work-no commission. I'll handle it, just let me know the price. Customers can write a check to you directly.

Everyone, let's vote on the theme, I see these ideas so far:
1) 8" x 8" x 8" size (any metal, glass optional), can be Glass City themed or not.
2) Metal book (8x8, 8x10) Depth optional, anything goes
3) Metal Artist Trading Card (8 x 10) or smaller. These cards are meant to reflect the artist. To say: this is an example of my work.
4) All of the above??????

As for hanging-yes, we can hang from the ceiling. The ceilings range from 13' to 25'. Please don't make me climb a 25' ladder! To date, the committee does not have any bases for 3D sculptures (as if you were setting it on a display base). If you need this, I will discuss with the logistics committee and see what we can do.

We need to nail the rules by next week so we have enough time to complete the work. If you already have something, great!

I will give you mailing instructions as we near the deadline. Please make sure you insure it.

Thanks,
Lorrie

If this gets off the ground I will send you a higher resolution image of the ArtMetal logo along with the mission statement and url. However, I still have not seen a good purpose or theme for this exhibition. I also am wondering if Nelson has any input on this and whether it conforms to the thread he has going on doing an exhibition. I think the two of you should communicate and see if you are able to work together on this exhibition which should have the backing of community at large.

Quique and Lorrie,
My appologies for not responding earlier, fortunately the sculpture contest replies referred me here to Lorrie`s blogg. Frankly, Lorrie I had read your blogg when you first posted it and from then on I didn`t referred back to it because I felt I couldn`t make it. Anyway, sorry too, I didn`t intend to sort of have a blog race, coming up with a proposal that would compete with your`s or anything like that. No, not at all. Actually, I think both proposals are complementary,and first things should go first.So no double dipping.The opportunity for the Artmetalists to participate in the Toledo exhibition is in my opinion great. Moreover,this opportunity to show some of our work as a group of this site, is in my opinion a chance to get exposure and to promote the image of Art metal, which is ours, the image of each and everyone of us, not bad huh! I would encourage those who are gamed for a sculpture contest, to join Lorrie`s initiative. What else could I say, it’s a wackier idea; namely, a better one, lol. Personally, I`m going to try making it... Nelson.

i'm interested...
just keep us posted on the specifics...
thanks.

Lorrie
hey just to take a second for setting up the show in Toledo, now if I can just find a piece that I made that is smaller than 8 inches. That is like a miniature for me. LOL
No actually thank you very much for setting up the show. I will be sending you an email. You know the other day I stopped by my local art council. Talking with them about maybe making a traveling show. I asked if after this show at your place maybe move the stuff to another site and so forth. Make some money by putting the stuff up for bids and tour 10 galleries over a year. They said submit an proposal and they would take it before the committee. Oh well more paperwork.
www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren

Sounds like a great idea. We need to be thinking about and setting up, prior to the end of this show, if the group is interested. If 8x8x8 is too small, send what you want, but keep in mind your shipping costs-let me know what size your thinking of. No one seemed to like the Artist Trading Card idea, but that would be hte easiest for a traveling show, and I'm sure I could get it in at least one gallery here in Toledo. http://www.space237.com/
Lorrie