What does being in an art show mean to an artist?

Autumn Robes 20x20 Showing at Ten-Collective April 2025

 That’s a good question.
In my forty some years of painting, I have gotten to know many artists and I came to the realization that many of them paint for all sorts of reasons. Personally, I get my pleasure from learning new techniques, meeting other artists, showing my work to people who admire art and last but not least, I enjoy painting and helping others to improve their own skills. Marketing and selling my work are necessary tasks.
Art shows can serve artists well in their formative painting years, providing opportunities to expose their work to the public and learning how to evaluate and price their work in the marketplace. I know that because I participated in many of those shows and learned a great deal from them.
A show such as the Ten-Collective is different. The ten selected participants are seasoned artists with years of painting experience. They require a platform that attracts clientele and potential new customers. Spacious booths and professional lighting are essential; a place where artists can display their talents in an atmosphere that exudes quality. The fact that Ten-Collective is repetitive with a history of excellent attendance and good sales is comforting to the artists and clients and builds anticipation for the next one.
That’s why I am excited to be part of the April 26 & 27, 2025 Ten Collective Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte, Ont. In all of my years of painting, it ranks with the best art shows in which I have participated.
Hope to see you there.
Charles Spratt OSA CSPWC
January 2025