About this project
I'm Ann Welles. I opened Exhibit A earlier this year and so far it's gone surprisingly well. I 'm looking toward 2010 wanting to do even more. Putting on memorable exhibitions and sharing the work of talented artists is what it's all about and I'm seeking support for the Exhibit A's exhibitions in 2010.
Play the video to see a few of the artists showing here in 2010. What Your Pledge is Making Possible: So far, I have a group show scheduled for January and five solo shows throughout the year. I'll also be presenting media and performance art and am exploring the possibility of doing an outdoor exhibition. Exhibit A will be helping out WSKG when the Art in Motion exhibition is here in May.
Exhibit A 1,100 square feet of space includes three galleries, a small media room and a room for flat files and cases. I have the luxury of being able present multiple things at once. In other words lots of art will be happening here in 2010!
What Your Pledge Will Pay For: So what does it take to present all that outstanding art? Well, it takes a lot of time and it takes a lot of work and I love every minute of it. But it also takes a lot of postcards, a bunch of custom cut vinyl lettering, gallons of paint, expensive light bulbs, overpriced printer ink, a myriad of internet services, all sorts of hanging hardware, and plenty of food and drink so everyone can come and celebrate the artists. It adds up. This is where you can help me out by becoming an Exhibit A backer.
What Money Pledged over the Goal will pay for. (posted Dec. 1) Yesterday we met our goal - Thank You to all Exhibit A's backers !
Since then I've heard from people who are still considering pledging or are asking if they should still forward and share this project with others. So I thought it only fair to describe what additional funds will be put towards: Track Lighting for the additional space I've added to the gallery; Pedestals and or Display Cases; or Improvements and Equipment for "Corning's Smallest Theater", Exhibit A's two seat media room.
Obviously there will not be enough to do all of those things. When the total amount is known on Wed. December 2, then I can sit down and decide what items are doable.
(Check out the new reward: anyone want to sponsor the media room?)
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Thank you so much for your time. Consider making a pledge and together we'll make 2010 a great year for artists and exhibitions at Exhibit A.
Sincerely, Ann Welles
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 2, 2009.
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Everyone who pledges $5 or more gets an Exhibit A sticker... and my humble gratitude.
Pledge $10 or more
ARTISTS' SPECIAL: A 15 minute session to have your portfolio and presentation materials, or your online presence reviewed. I'll give you some feedback and resource ideas that might help you out. ...and you can have a sticker!
Pledge $25 or more
ARTIST AUTOGRAPHED POSTCARD COLLECTION: Get all the 2010 exhibition postcards each signed by the featured artists. This is a great reward if you live out of state. We can either send you each card separately throughout the year or we can send you the whole collection next December.
Pledge $25 or more
INVITATION: You'll be invited to Exhibit A's private party the night of Corning's 'Sparkle'. If we make the goal it will quite the celebration! ...and remember you'll get a sticker too!
Pledge $45 or more
2 INVITATIONS: You and a guest can attend Exhibit A's private party the night of Corning's 'Sparkle'. ...oh, and you'll get two stickers!
Pledge $75 or more
4 INVITATIONS: Inviations for four to Exhibit A's private party the night of Corning's 'Sparkle'. ...and you guessed it, four stickers!
Pledge $100 or more
4 INVITATIONS & TOUR: You and three others can attend Exhibit A's private party the night of Corning's 'Sparkle'. And you'll get a guided tour of historic Welles Farm scheduled at your convenience. Tour includes Ann Welles' personal art studio (where we will make a little something together) and the recently renovated main house. ...and, how about 10 Exhibit A stickers!
Pledge $250 or more
SPONSOR an EXHIBIT: You'll be the sponsor for one of 2010's exhibitions. This is a great reward if you are self employed or own a business. If you don't own a business, we can list your favorite not-for-profit as the sponsor. Includes a listing on Exhibit A's website for the 2010 calendar year and your name & logo on printed and electronic promotional materials for one exhibition. Oh...and a fist full of Exhibit A stickers!
Pledge $500 or more
SPONSOR the MEDIA ROOM: Be the official sponsor of Exhibit A's two seat media room for 2010. Affectionately know as 'Corning's Smallest Theater' the media room allows Exhibit A to present media art and informational videos about the artists that exhibit here. (This is a new reward added with less than 2 days left. Because Exhibit A's Kickstarter project has reached its goal there is an opportunity to accomplish even more than expected. How fabulous is that!)
Pledge $600 or more
COLLECTOR'S CONSULTATION: You may have an established collection or maybe you're just getting started but either way I'll take some time learning about what you like. I can take a look at your collection or you can show me images you find inspiring. We'll consider the spaces we're you spend your time and then I'll recommend two artists you might like. And if you do, I'll bring samples of their work to you to consider on location! (within 150 mile radius of Corning, NY) ...and I'll throw in as many stickers as you can stand.
Pledge $1,000 or more
ART ADVENTURE: We'll get together and talk about art; what you like, what you're curious about and I'll organize a customized art adventure. Something along the lines of lunch with an artist and a private tour of their studio or perhaps a private art show in your home. We'll include a few of your friends to add to the fun. Contact me and we can brainstorm before you decide to pledge. That way you'll know it will be fantastic! ...and you won't have to take any Exhibit A stickers unless you really want them!
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Exhibit A is a premier venue for contemporary art in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Located in Corning's historic Gaffer District on the second floor of the Pure Design building, Exhibit A presents exhibitions of distinctive quality. However, this venture is not only about what happens in the gallery. Exhibit A is working to develop innovative events and services that showcase artists and tap into the wonder and excitement the visual arts can generate. We bring people and art together.
Exhibit A started only this year and already has: presented the work of over 90 different artists and designers from as far away as Amsterdam the Netherlands; helped WSKG raise money by hosting 'Beyond the Boudaries'; showed contemporary neon during the Glass Art Society's 2009 Conference; put on numerous events open to the public and participated in Corning Gallery Hops.
Facilities at Exhibit A's Market Street space include a main gallery and two additional smaller galleries that allow for great flexibility when presenting exhibitions. Exhibit A also features a media room where two can sit and experience new media art or watch informational videos about the artists and art that's being presented. Recently Exhibit A has been expanded to around 1100 square feet and will be upgraded as soon as possible to provide additional services.
Founded in 2009 by artist / curator Ann Welles, Exhibit A seeks to present great art thereby promoting artists' careers and bringing vibrancy to the community. Ms. Welles has 20 years experience as an artist. She has run 171 Cedar Art Center's Houghton Gallery since 2005, where she discovered she can get as excited about other artists' work as she does her own.
The 2009 Exhibition Series will conclude with a solo show by Allen Bentley that opens October 16.
Visit www.exh-a.com for more information.
