Dear Brigitte,

I appreciate that you have created the criteria for online exhibitions.

Recently, I entered my work in an exhibition; the entry fee was $35.

The two delicate sculptures which were accepted, had to be specially wrapped, double boxed, then shipped via UPS, which cost $100. They will undoubtedly be sent back to me. Hopefully, the gallery will re wrap them in the original supplied bubble wrap and boxes. Even then, it will be another $45. 

In order to pay a 50% commission to the gallery, should the work actually sell, I doubled the price.

As these expenses rise, it gets to be a more and more difficult decision to enter exhibitions.

Thanks for all you do,

Alice Simpson

You are so right Alice! That reminds me to add to my yearly expenses entry fees.  Let's hope your entry is accepted and that you jewelry sells

x

Catherine

The good news was Portrait of the Artist as Marie Antoinette won Award of Distinction and $250. That will just about cover the packing and shipping to and from.

Don't get me wrong. I am very pleased and grateful to have won, but as the costs rise, entering becomes a consideration.