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The Real Deal Behind Having a Celebrity Home

January 17th, 2012 by admin No comments »

One of the major contributors to the success of the entertainment industry is the sales from the big screen. Nowadays, movies are becoming competitive in terms of animation, casting, setting and story. Most of us are fond of watching movies because we are amazed by the scenery in the movies that we do not usually see in the real world. We have seen a lot of houses from different movies where the story of the movie revolves. Let’s try to know the real deal behind some of the most famous “celebrity homes” setting that already hit the big screen.

The setting in any film is chosen carefully so that it matches with what the filmmakers want to convey to the audience at the same time fascinate them. Producers pay generous amounts to as much as $15000 per day depending on how long the shoot would take, on what type of house will be used and also on the homeowner’s negotiating capabilities. With this enormous amount paid and the publicity, houses become instant celebrities! Furthermore, having to brush shoulders with the big stars and get to see the live shoot of the movie is a thrilling experience for the owner of these “celebrity homes”.

Richard Pettler, owner of the house where Bee Season was shot decided to let in the cast and crew of the film after a three-day negotiation. Pettler and his wife were hesitant when they were given a flier about the shoot. They finally decided to say yes after the negotiation and when they realized that the famous Richard Gere will be roaming in their own home. However, it is a different story for Matt Leffers. Having his house in San Francisco opened up for the cast and crew of Just Like Heaven starring Reese Witherspoon, has been a big deal. When the film site manager of the movie offered to pay him $2500 per day for intruding in his home, the offer seemed tempting and so he agreed to let them in. Although the amount is a large earning for him, sacrificing his privacy has been one of his regrets.This may be true for Kohle Yohannan whose home is intruded by at least 100 people in the Julia Roberts’ movie Mona Lisa Smile but for him it’s a matter of preparation and expectation. He states that one has to be ready for anything when one decides to make his home be an instant celebrity. » Read more: The Real Deal Behind Having a Celebrity Home

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Tips to Submit Art to an Art Gallery and How to Prepare

January 15th, 2012 by admin No comments »

HOW TO APPROACH AN ART GALLERY WITH YOUR ARTWORK:

So, now that you have built up a collection of artworks, you may be dreaming about being showcased in an art gallery. This might seem a little daunting because artists are usually humble people and often lack the marketing skills or confidence to approach a gallery director to represent themselves as a serious artist.

I am an artist who has shown in galleries but I’m a rare breed because I have also worked in art sales and I’ve been an art gallery director. I decided to write this editorial to offer perspectives from both the artist and the gallery with a view to offer useful advice and information to help artists successfully approach a gallery with their work.

I HOPE THE FOLLOWING TIPS WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY:

First though, let’s think about this scenario from the perspective of the gallery director.

The roles of the director are broad but essentially they are to showcase artists that fit into the gallery’s ‘theme’ and to promote and sell their work while building relationships with customers and to generate sales.

A potential customer can walk through the gallery’s doors at any time without notice. Therefore it is imperative that the director and sales staff are always available to give their attention to those potential customers. This is why it is a very bad idea to just walk in with armfuls of artworks without an appointment because firstly it would be very disrespectful and unless it’s a very quiet day, you will not get the time and attention that you seek.

BEFORE YOU APPROACH AN ART GALLERY ASK YOURSELF THIS:

Does my artistic style and subject matter fit within the style and direction of the gallery?

For example: If the gallery you are considering is showcasing only European figurative subjects by published artists and you paint local landscapes, your style and subject matter might not be easy to fit in with the ‘style and direction’ of the gallery. But don’t be afraid to talk to the director because he/she will probably know of a gallery or outlet that will be better suited to showcase and hopefully sell your personal style.

Before we get to meeting with the Gallery director we should first:

GET PREPARED:

Write A Personal Biography And Print It On One Side Of Some High Quality Paper: Outline your history and anything relevant to your growth as an artist. Talk about why you paint. Try to describe your style. Refer to artists or other things that may have inspired or influenced you. Mention if you’re self-taught or formally trained. Include your best photo at the top. Mention any art contests or awards you may have won. Make your bio easy to read, unique and honest because your bio is intended to make a ‘personal connection’ with the reader. » Read more: Tips to Submit Art to an Art Gallery and How to Prepare