Would I be an idiot.........

[lesley]

........to say no to a gallery that wants more pieces from me?

It won't be many pieces. The commission is 50% so it was always more of a kudos thing than a money making thing. I'd like to say, "no, not now but in a couple of months" (when I've practised my soldering skills and come up with new designs) but I know they need to plan ahead, so that won't work. They need to know asap but I'm dithering - can you tell?

I'm off to have a look at what I think might be suitable.

[caroleallen]

Are they wanting to do SOR or wholesale Lesley?

[lesley]

SOR. And there's no budging on the percentage. It's the same for everyone - painters, sculptors etc.

[caroleallen]

I think it depends on the sort of gallery. If you know it's a good one, I'd go ahead. I've been asked by loads of museum-type galleries to "submit work for an exhibition" and I went with a couple but they were rubbish, so I've had my stuff back. On the other hand, I do SOR with a local gallery who sell so much that I have to re-stock every month.

[lesley]

Thanks, Carole. I'm going to contact them and arrange to take some new stuff in. It's in Harrogate, in an area with other "nice" shops and galleries. I'm feeling in an inbetweeny stage at the moment which is what makes me unsure. I'm not just wirework any more but I'm not really anything else yet.

[caroleallen]

Well they obviously like your work enough to want it, so I'd give it a go. You can always take your work away if it doesn't work out.

[lesley]

I hate all this though - I'm not a saleman and I'm too shy. Online is so much easier!
I'd better get my polishing finger out.

[caroleallen]

I know what you mean Lesley. I used to hate touting my stuff around galleries. I always felt sick and my knees turned to jelly in case they said no. But it's different if they ask you. It does get easier as time goes on. Go for it girl!

[Shaun750]

I would say is there a profit in it for you? The gallery are making half the cost if i understand right? So they need you, other wise they've got nothing to sell.
After a few years in business I have no trouble in saying no to anyone.

[lesley]

I have to say, not much profit.

I like your attitude, Shaun. For me, the "They want me!" feeling is a novelty I just can't ignore........yet. My bag of swag is ready and I'm going in tomorrow afternoon.