Selling "Afro american" Art-----
 

I remember talking to a guy in Seattle a few
years ago. He owned an art gallery that specialized
in "afro american art". The black population of
Seattle is only about 15% of the total pop.
He said he couldn't make a very good living
from his gallery alone. Most of his artist's
works were sold through direct mail. He said he
had a very good national, afro- american mailing list.

I remember hearing somewhere that afro-americans
are very responsive to direct mail.Right up there
with conservative christians.

Not too long ago a local black female painter
had about a month of great exposure at a local
Starbucks. She exhibited about 6 paintings at
a time. The prices on them ranged from $500- $800.

The owner of Starbucks is an art collector.
I've seen local banks display local artist's
stuff also.
I think if you are good and local, then it is
easy to find local businesses willing to let
you display your work -- just for the exposure.

Best, Phil

Re: Selling "Afro american" Art-----
 

As a member of the group you discussed -
African-American

Editorial:
(Jeez! Just when I got used to
bein' colored, we were Negroes. Then I got use to that and we turned Black. Whew! Now I know - oops, Jesse said we wuz African-American.)

Anyway, your friend's assessment is true if I'm typical. I've been an ardent catalog, mail-order, internet shopper forever. For me it's about convenience, for the most part. But in the case of Art, there's seldom enough of a selection in any one place, so mail order / catalog buying helps expand my little collection.

Mary
(Black, by popular demand.)