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Post by nimzy on Apr 28, 2015 7:23:23 GMT
So I am really green when it comes to art shows, the only one I attended more people were there for beer and pancakes (seriously) than the art. Otherwise I am pretty good at online shopping when I'm bored at work in the middle of the night.
I really want to attend some events in the future, which means most likely having to travel, that being said what are the basics to know about an art show, especially an opening?
Some questions I have are:
How do you get in, this is mostly for opening nights, are these normally ticketed events, invite only or anyone can show up?
If you get in can you expect to be able to buy anything or is most sold out through the gallery prior to the show?
What do you wear? I know that street art normally isn't pretentious, but lets be honest most of you are British so its only natural (cheeky bastards). Shows I'm hoping to go to will most likely be in LA where I can see it being hipster laid back where I show up where jeans, a hoodie, and a pair of chucks I'd fit in, at the same time I'm not sure if opening nights will be straight-up hollywood on me. Really, I just don't want to show up and be turned away because of a dress code.
How long do you realistically spend at an event? I'm guessing the size of the show depends on the artist and number of artists attending but lets say a solo show, if I go with a couple friends?
Cash bars?
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 7:58:48 GMT
Dress in black don't talk, just nod and say "uhm mm" or those air kisses on the cheeks with one hand very shortly on the females hip/waist/lower back. If you are not familiar with any faces , stand beside the most beautiful woman in the room for a minute and make discrete nods to your imaginary friend across the room and raise your glass to that person. Never, ever stay longer than 30 minutes, unless you are cought in a dead boring discussion,(which you should not end up in if you follow rule number two) then you stay for 31 minutes and say "sorry I need to catch up with a flight" . Do this repeatedly for every show you go to for an half an year and soon they want.you.to.be.on.every.dead.boring.show.on.earth.
And if you are the thirsty kind, empty your drink while standing with your back against the people pretending to look at the art, leave the glass where ever and pick up another glass. Never stand empty handed.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 8:14:30 GMT
Get there early and mark out your territory in close proximity to the makeshift bar before it runs out. This normally happens about 45 minutes in to the evening. Another tip is unless you're part of the 1% who have gone to buy and didn't get an invite to the pre preview, avoid eye contact with the gallery staff.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 8:20:06 GMT
And yeah, memorise and repeat people's names, people love that shit. "Nice talking to you Joanna Larry whoever" Next time you see that person you say "been on vaycay Larry, you seem so relaxed" "uhm, lovely scarf, bijouterie, heels Joanna" etc ONE phrase only. Obviously not in the six first months when you d o n t talk, this is whitin an year..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 8:27:21 GMT
Get tanked up, its a lot more fun
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 8:34:30 GMT
That you obviously do after a year. At same time you are invited to go to the after show dinner.
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Post by Dr. Plip on Apr 28, 2015 8:34:34 GMT
I like to get there really early, while it's still daylight. Hang around outside, too nervous to go in. As night falls, I nonchalantly pace back and forth for a few hours, occasionally plucking up the courage to glance through the windows. I get rained on. Go home. Comment on the art forum that I wasn't able to make it that night. Repeat.
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 28, 2015 11:27:01 GMT
Pour booze all over yourself and reveal what reptile you've desired to be all your life. Job done.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 11:56:25 GMT
If you hear someone clinking a wine glass and asking for everyones attention thats your cue to take a piss or go for a dander, otherwise you'll be subjected 30 mins of exhausting waffle and once it starts you cant escape! if you are tanked up you'll probably hit the deck.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 12:27:50 GMT
And..all above is unless it's your own show, if it's your own, you stay as long as the ultimate fuck lasts, never longer than 18 minutes, unless you are drunk, if..take your time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 12:28:12 GMT
If you have not been invited to many good idea is to go early.....buy the fukin lot......you will probably get invited to a few more.
Alternatively just go exactly as you are.
To get invited or to know when they are on etc. link up to galleries newsletters etc on their web sites or follow on Instagram etc. make some contact with them etc and you will get to know when the shows are on . Once you know that you can always give them a call and drop a mail asking can you go to the opening. Say you saw it on their email etc
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Post by Dr. Plip on Apr 28, 2015 13:18:31 GMT
What johnnyh said. Use social media, get on mailing lists, etc. Also, if you're a buyer, they will keep you informed about any future shows and whatnot.
Top Tip: If you're at a show and you're bored, pretend you're the artist.
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Post by adman on Apr 28, 2015 13:22:09 GMT
If you hear someone clinking a wine glass and asking for everyones attention thats your cue to take a piss or go for a dander, otherwise you'll be subjected 30 mins of exhausting waffle and once it starts you cant escape! if you are tanked up you'll probably hit the deck. Ha ha ha!  Always a good idea to have an escape plan. |
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Post by (sic) on Apr 28, 2015 13:45:36 GMT
This thread has made my day, so many hilarious recommendations. Nimzy, I hope you can sort through this and find a few answers to your questions. I agree with the others, it is best to utilize newsletters and Instagram to help build some relationships and then when a show comes about you can directly ask for the invite.
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Post by lonelyfarmer on Apr 28, 2015 14:43:53 GMT
Just turn up and walk in like you own the gaff, wave your arms in the air if you want to, everyone is friendly at these gigs except when they are not.
Have a nice time.
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Post by manty on Apr 28, 2015 17:46:08 GMT
Just turn up and walk in like you own the gaff, wave your arms in the air if you want to, everyone is friendly at these gigs except when they are not. Have a nice time. What is that growing out of your nose Mr farmer? |
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Post by mojo on Apr 28, 2015 18:22:39 GMT
And yeah, memorise and repeat people's names, people love that shit. "Nice talking to you Joanna Larry whoever" Next time you see that person you say "been on vaycay Larry, you seem so relaxed" "uhm, lovely scarf, bijouterie, heels Joanna" etc ONE phrase only. Obviously not in the six first months when you d o n t talk, this is whitin an year.. HEY! NordBoredStar Brilliant from now on my new guest list name is Joanna Larry ...... yar yar rah rah rah vay cay every day. Get to London we'll get on all the guest lists .......that Joanna Larry is probably already on it..... yar star  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 18:26:05 GMT
It's a brilliant name, let's use it!  And nice to see you on here mojo (how did you figure out I'm Nrdcstr?!) |
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Post by mojo on Apr 28, 2015 18:33:57 GMT
It's a brilliant name, let's use it! And nice to see you on here mojo (how did you figure out I'm Nrdcstr?!) Same lady good to see you too ....... it wasn't that tricky Great to see you had a show of your own too ......... put me on the list for your next one as Joanna Larry of course. |
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Post by fingerz on Apr 28, 2015 18:33:59 GMT
take some acid or shrooms it really makes the colours pop , if that fails do your best stand up routine
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 18:41:35 GMT
It's a brilliant name, let's use it! And nice to see you on here mojo (how did you figure out I'm Nrdcstr?!) Same lady good to see you too ....... it wasn't that tricky Great to see you had a show of your own too ......... put me on the list for your next one as Joanna Larry of course. Yes, you know that for sure!! You were already but under the name Vera Importante |
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Post by mojo on Apr 28, 2015 18:45:31 GMT
Same lady good to see you too ....... it wasn't that tricky Great to see you had a show of your own too ......... put me on the list for your next one as Joanna Larry of course. Yes, you know that for sure!! You were already but under the name Vera Importe How did you know I import vera's? I don't just in case the drug squad are watching |
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Post by nimzy on Apr 28, 2015 18:57:41 GMT
This thread has made my day, so many hilarious recommendations. Nimzy, I hope you can sort through this and find a few answers to your questions. I agree with the others, it is best to utilize newsletters and Instagram to help build some relationships and then when a show comes about you can directly ask for the invite. Exactly what I was hoping for ha. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 18:57:57 GMT
Yes, you know that for sure!! You were already but under the name Vera Importe How did you know I import vera's? I don't just in case the drug squad are watching Haha I'm just this being that is quite funny and clever ? |
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Post by samfrost on Apr 28, 2015 23:05:40 GMT
The best thread so far. Wearing all black is a definite must. My favorite game to play is always to observe gallerists say a piece is sold to one person, but available to another person all based on appearance. It's quite comical.
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