Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Surtex in Review

I am back from my information gathering trip to Surtex! I had a blast, meeting friends from Facebook....seeing all of the talented artists and their artwork at Surtex and talking with a few art agents. I must have gathered a hundred business cards and given out just as many. The artists and agents that are setup there are very friendly and so willing to share information. All you have to do is ask. I was bowled over by the sense of community and the creative energy that was pulsing throughout the place. I think it has stoked my ever growing ember deep within me, that keeps pushing me forward. I must say that Surtex is spectacular. I joked the whole time while I walked the show with fellow artists Jessica Sporn and Pam Varacek, that I must look like a deer in headlights. It is not everyday that you get to be in the presence of such talent all lodged under one roof.

Just to drop a few names we saw Lilla Rogers, Jessica Swift, Kim Gann, Monica Lee and Stephanie Ryan.


Pam, Kim Gann & Me





Me & Monica Lee from Smart Creative Women.


This trip for me was the laying of a foundation....the beginnings of a fantastic journey that I have dreamed of for many years.

From left to Right....Me, Jessica, and Pam.
 
Surtex is the place to be if you want to become a licensed artist. Now, as I only walked it this year the plan is to set up there next year. I have a whole year to design a fabulous booth and I am ready for the challenge.
I learned so much from Jessica Sporn who acted like my tour guide. She is a seasoned pro who is a licensed artist and has been showing at Surtex since 1996. To see more about Jessica go here.http://www.jessicasporn.blogspot.com 
My gears are in motion and my plan is starting to take shape. Nothing is going to hold me back!
If you are thinking about Surtex and have any questions please ask I would be glad to give you more information.
I wanted to add Pam's Website info too.....www.pamelavaracek.com
 
 

9 comments:

  1. Hi Shannon - I had left a comment on your blog before you left for Surtex. I too am up for a new challenge and looking to get licensed. Can anyone attend Surtex? Is it a good idea to walk it first? Do you think you need a booth to get licensed or can you make enough contacts just walking the show. Talk to me - I am with you on this and want to know more more more. You can also email me at cathy.bluteau@videotron.ca

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    1. Hi Cathyb, I just saw and responded to your last comment...so in a nutshell Surtex is only open to the trade...so since you are an artist yes you can apply to show there or you can register to walk it. That is what I did this year. I did make some contacts by just walking it. OMG I just realized that I took your journal class on 21 secrets! How awesome. Thanks for leaving me a question I love to help where I can since so many have helped me.

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  2. I absolutely loved meeting you in person and am so happy we got to walk the show together. I look forward to continuing our conversations and growth as artists!

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    1. Thank you so much for leaving a comment Jessica. I also loved meeting you in person and you are just so lovely and helpful....I felt like I had a personal tour guide and cheerleader at Surtex! Yes lets keep talking:)

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  3. You go GIRLS!!! Fantastic, how exciting Shannon, very happy for you. Very inspiring too.
    You belong there, I hope to see your booth next year. Keep up the beautiful work :)))))))))
    Regina

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    1. Thank Regina for the vote of confidence Sorry this took me so long to respond to.

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  4. Hi Shannon -- this looks like it was a WONDERFUL experience!! I am so inspired by your work and by how much you've done since we started the Bloom True class last fall. And so cool that you got to meet up with Jessica and Pam!! Yay!!

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    1. Oops, Shannon, this is Stephanie Brockway. This logged me in as my in active blogger name!! :-)

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    2. Hi Stephanie,
      Thanks for the sweet comments I really appreciate all the feedback that this wonderful bloom true group give to one another!

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