Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Weekly Skirt Report
Someone I was talking to asked me what a press release was and how about to write one. I wish I could get a dollar for every time I explained but alas I am such a good hearted person and shared my version of one. So here I sit in the sandbox....
By basic definition it's basically to bring light to an event or a product for both the media and a targeted audience to be aware of.
So, to start off with, I always try to come up with a title that will be eye catching, quirky but simple. Serious is good and always welcomed just be careful in that sometimes the somber can be a quick turn off. If you mix in hope or faith in it - it creates better imagery.
The first paragraph should read as who what when where why and how. Remember those invitations:
The MOMA is proud to present Andy Warhol: His Work from The Factory Years starting January 1st 2010 through April 1st 2010 in the modern art wing of the museum located on the east side of the building. The MOMA was chosen by his estate to unveil this unique grouping of work .... you get the picture. A public reception will be held on February 14th with a cash bar and appetizers.
The second paragraph should explain who/what is being annouced: if it's Andy Warhol: it will be a brief bio on him. And then maybe a 3rd paragraph to talk about the Factory years etc etc etc.
Then the closing parapgrah should be something to tie it all together, by using the mission statement for your cause, the event or the company. Then state where it's located and anything else, that might be useful for your media folks.
Attach a press photo which could be an image from the art catalog, or a logo or a person in charge photo...etc etc. So folks can be all set to make sure they have everything and if they don't they will get back to you.
Good Luck!
By basic definition it's basically to bring light to an event or a product for both the media and a targeted audience to be aware of.
So, to start off with, I always try to come up with a title that will be eye catching, quirky but simple. Serious is good and always welcomed just be careful in that sometimes the somber can be a quick turn off. If you mix in hope or faith in it - it creates better imagery.
The first paragraph should read as who what when where why and how. Remember those invitations:
Actually I love that... don't you?
Anyways, keep in mind you need to get in all the vital information in that first paragraph. For example:The MOMA is proud to present Andy Warhol: His Work from The Factory Years starting January 1st 2010 through April 1st 2010 in the modern art wing of the museum located on the east side of the building. The MOMA was chosen by his estate to unveil this unique grouping of work .... you get the picture. A public reception will be held on February 14th with a cash bar and appetizers.
The second paragraph should explain who/what is being annouced: if it's Andy Warhol: it will be a brief bio on him. And then maybe a 3rd paragraph to talk about the Factory years etc etc etc.
Then the closing parapgrah should be something to tie it all together, by using the mission statement for your cause, the event or the company. Then state where it's located and anything else, that might be useful for your media folks.
Attach a press photo which could be an image from the art catalog, or a logo or a person in charge photo...etc etc. So folks can be all set to make sure they have everything and if they don't they will get back to you.
Good Luck!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
HAFFY NEW YEAR!
Ok this year will be calmer not as wacky and so far so good. Knock on wood...
Check out my site for new paintings and news about upcoming events for moi! http://www.scribblesstudios.com/
This year is going to be a little different with DeFoor Centre:
THE ART OF SEDUCTION: CAROLINE PYLES (Jan 11 through March 19) with a special Valentine's reception on Feb 12th from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Come out!
IN SPRING: Shorter College Faculty member Brian Taylor - whose multi-media 2-D paintings are emotive and passionate. His use of brush strokes and color are intense and vibrant.
Folk artist: Al Simpson will be in the bar/cafe area with his quirky images that will remind you of Howard Finster.
MAY ONLY: Ray Harbour and Corrina Sephora - Ray is a local favorite at the DeFoor Centre for a long time with her finger paintings depicting raw human emotion as well as colorful abstracts. Corrina is a blacksmith with various designs that hang or free stand! http://www.rayharbour.net/ and http://www.corrinasephora.com/
THE GIRLY SHOW: Albany GA resident artist: Cindy Davis will be there all summer and early fall with her fabulous paintings! http://www.cindydavisart.com/
Check out my site for new paintings and news about upcoming events for moi! http://www.scribblesstudios.com/
This year is going to be a little different with DeFoor Centre:
THE ART OF SEDUCTION: CAROLINE PYLES (Jan 11 through March 19) with a special Valentine's reception on Feb 12th from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Come out!
IN SPRING: Shorter College Faculty member Brian Taylor - whose multi-media 2-D paintings are emotive and passionate. His use of brush strokes and color are intense and vibrant.
Folk artist: Al Simpson will be in the bar/cafe area with his quirky images that will remind you of Howard Finster.
MAY ONLY: Ray Harbour and Corrina Sephora - Ray is a local favorite at the DeFoor Centre for a long time with her finger paintings depicting raw human emotion as well as colorful abstracts. Corrina is a blacksmith with various designs that hang or free stand! http://www.rayharbour.net/ and http://www.corrinasephora.com/
THE GIRLY SHOW: Albany GA resident artist: Cindy Davis will be there all summer and early fall with her fabulous paintings! http://www.cindydavisart.com/
NOVEMBER: John Tindel: the man himself with his cultural, social and personal abstracts will grace the Forum walls through the end of the year - http://www.johntindel.com/
OFF THE WALL- SEPTEMBER 17th is the show opening date: 7:30 to 9:30PM is the opening party. 3 Pieces for 3 Prices: 100 200 and 300... it will be up for a whole week and I hope you will be able to be apart of it! At the DeFoor Centre.Tuesday, December 1, 2009
NEW LOOK AT SS.COM
It's December 1st and you know that means, I am a day late and a dollar short for cyber monday shoppers... but Scribbles Studios has a new look! All compliments of Steed Kettles, my husband. He built it from scratch...
There are a few glitches and we are still adding paintings so if you want to know a price on a painting or prints, on one that has been activated.
So throw three hip hip horrays for Steed!
Thanks for looking!
There are a few glitches and we are still adding paintings so if you want to know a price on a painting or prints, on one that has been activated.
So throw three hip hip horrays for Steed!
Thanks for looking!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
THE WEEKLY SKIRT REPORT
YAY! THE SKIRT REPORT IS BACK! YAY!
Well it's NOV 1 and I hope everyone remembered to Fall Back...
Well there are some interesting things going on as of late- the Off the Wall show was good-Jesse Hamrick is coming up on NOv 13th at the Defoor Centre at 7:30PM. So come on out!
Where the passionate are fed. Where the spiritually starving are nourished. “Artists,” she said, “are simply people who are passionate enough to imagine things that do not yet exist.” Seona Reid, Principal of Glasgow School of Art, graduation address spring 2004
That's my quote for the day...
Well it's NOV 1 and I hope everyone remembered to Fall Back...
Well there are some interesting things going on as of late- the Off the Wall show was good-Jesse Hamrick is coming up on NOv 13th at the Defoor Centre at 7:30PM. So come on out!
Where the passionate are fed. Where the spiritually starving are nourished. “Artists,” she said, “are simply people who are passionate enough to imagine things that do not yet exist.” Seona Reid, Principal of Glasgow School of Art, graduation address spring 2004
That's my quote for the day...
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
OFF THE WALL IS ON OCT23 - DON'T MISS IT!
OFF THE WALL: EASY AS 1-2-3Third Time is Gonna Be the Charm!Atlanta, GA- For the third year, the DeFoor Centre is going to host the OFF THE WALL show, this time it’s going to be three rooms, three prices and all mediums are welcomed! Starting Friday, Oct 23rd with an opening reception at 7:30PM-So what’s the scoop?This year all the main three galleries will be open for artists to show their work off for three different prices. The Rhombus Room, the smallest, will be open for artists to sell a piece for $100, The Bar, Café and the Lobby area will be open for $200, and The Forum, the big daddy, will be open for larger pieces and sell for $300!
Don't forget there is a gallery commission: 40/60 ....
This will widen your chances of selling your work. And guess what else? You can choose what room you want or you can use all three or just one.The idea came to art director, Jill Kettles, while driving to the grocery store day after the 200 show, “I was thinking what could I do to make it better, easier, and bigger!? It needs to be better for the artists, easier for the buyers, and bigger so that the public will want to come.” Again, there is no entry fee or application fee. The work will need to be in by that Friday Oct 23rd AM. I will again, ask folks to make display cards, bring their stands, and have it ready to come- OFF THE WALL!So, watch for all the sites-myspace.com, meetup.com, linkedin.com, defoorcentre.com, meetups.com and scribblesstudios.com, my blog and now facebook.com/jill.kettles, for bulletins and more announcements!If you were apart of it this, the last two times, I really urge you to be apart again. Pass it around to your fellow artists. If you are new to this, don’t be scared, this is so easy and fun… it’s as easy, as well, 1-2-3!The Defoor Gallery is located on Defoor Avenue just off Howell Mill Rd. in the newly refurbished neighborhood. A lot of interior decorators work in the area and there are a lot fabric, furniture and lighting vendors that are located nearby as well. The Defoor Centre is located at: 1710 Defoor Ave. NW Atlanta, GA 30318For more info on the centre itself: www.defoorcentre.com
OFF THE WALL IS ON OCT23 - DON'T MISS IT!
OFF THE WALL: EASY AS 1-2-3Third Time is Gonna Be the Charm!Atlanta, GA- For the third year, the DeFoor Centre is going to host the OFF THE WALL show, this time it’s going to be three rooms, three prices and all mediums are welcomed! Starting Friday, Oct 23rd with an opening reception at 7:30PM-So what’s the scoop?This year all the main three galleries will be open for artists to show their work off for three different prices. The Rhombus Room, the smallest, will be open for artists to sell a piece for $100, The Bar, Café and the Lobby area will be open for $200, and The Forum, the big daddy, will be open for larger pieces and sell for $300!
Don't forget there is a gallery commission: 40/60 ....
This will widen your chances of selling your work. And guess what else? You can choose what room you want or you can use all three or just one.The idea came to art director, Jill Kettles, while driving to the grocery store day after the 200 show, “I was thinking what could I do to make it better, easier, and bigger!? It needs to be better for the artists, easier for the buyers, and bigger so that the public will want to come.” Again, there is no entry fee or application fee. The work will need to be in by that Friday Oct 23rd AM. I will again, ask folks to make display cards, bring their stands, and have it ready to come- OFF THE WALL!So, watch for all the sites-myspace.com, meetup.com, linkedin.com, defoorcentre.com, meetups.com and scribblesstudios.com, my blog and now facebook.com/jill.kettles, for bulletins and more announcements!If you were apart of it this, the last two times, I really urge you to be apart again. Pass it around to your fellow artists. If you are new to this, don’t be scared, this is so easy and fun… it’s as easy, as well, 1-2-3!The Defoor Gallery is located on Defoor Avenue just off Howell Mill Rd. in the newly refurbished neighborhood. A lot of interior decorators work in the area and there are a lot fabric, furniture and lighting vendors that are located nearby as well. The Defoor Centre is located at: 1710 Defoor Ave. NW Atlanta, GA 30318For more info on the centre itself: www.defoorcentre.com
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