Do we or don't we?
We'd appreciate your thoughts!
An Artist Reception is on the table for discussion
With the intent of making a great event even greater, the committee in charge of the 2014 Art of the Lakes (AOTL) Studio Tour has been in discussion with the AOTL Board of Directors about adding a reception to the Studio Tour schedule. We are looking for your feedback and suggestions. Please take a few minutes to review the options listed below and click on the link to send us your feedback.
Reception options include a free and open to the public event at the AOTL Gallery in Battle Lake held either Friday, July 11 or Saturday, July 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Why this event?
- To promote the Art of the Lakes organization to the public in a way that's engaging and welcoming.
- To raise more awareness of the Studio Tour.
- To help interested Studio Tour travelers plan their routes more easily.
- To facilitate a connection between AOTL artists and potential buyers and visitors with increased gallery sales and traffic to the Tour artists' studios in mind.
- To strengthen community among AOTL members by providing an opportunity to gather, socialize and strengthen their network within the art community.
3 Options to consider
Option 1: All AOTL Artist Reception
This reception would be for all AOTL artists however, Studio Tour Artists' work would be highlighted throughout the gallery. This would be an affair with wine (if possible), appetizers and live background music. All AOTL artists would be encouraged to attend and participate. A brief welcoming speech and Studio Tour Invitation would be given. Promotion and cost of event would be covered by AOTL.
Estimated # of attendees: 150-200
Estimated cost for this event: $1000. - $1500.
Option 2: Studio Tour Preview Reception
This reception would promote the Studio Tour artists who contribute to this event. This would be a casual affair with sparkling juice / bottled water, appetizers and live background music. A brief welcoming speech and Studio Tour Invitation would be given. All studio tour artists' work will be highlighted in the gallery. Promotion and cost of event would be covered by contributing Studio Tour artists.
Estimated # of attendees: 100-150
Estimated cost for this event: $600. - $900. or about
$20.-$30. per artist*
*based on an estimate of 30 contributing artists
Option 3: No change to the current tour
We will make no changes to the current tour schedule
Studio Tour Committee
Co-chairs: Kristi Kuder and Sean Scott
Brochure: Calvin deRuyter
Email: kristi@kskuder.com
Website: http://www.artofthelakes.org/studio_tour/Studio_Tour.html
Location: 108 Lake Avenue S., Battle Lake, MN 56515
Phone: 612-940-5796
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-the-Lakes/205033552868227