21593 1074 Arts & Media Fine Art Art Appreciation true Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:00:37 -0700 /system/videos/5/93/15/02/21593.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, performing, arts, fine How To Crash a Gallery Opening http://www.howcast.com/videos/21593-How-To-Crash-a-Gallery-Opening http://www.howcast.com/videos/21593-How-To-Crash-a-Gallery-Opening/edit approved 155 720 480 <object width="425" height="317" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=21593"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=21593" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="317" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 8 filmFlicka http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/Picture_8_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1388 false false false 42312 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/18.jpg Pick a show Identify the gallery show or opening you’d like to attend. Write down the date.

]]> 42313 2 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/24.jpg Get to know the artist’s work In the interim before the show, familiarize yourself with the artist’s work.

]]> 42314 3 30 Tip It also helps to know a little bit about the gallery owner, too.

]]> 42315 4 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/34.jpg Dress the part On the day of the event, shower and get dressed to fit the part of a clean, neat and sophisticated attendee. Don’t be loud or trashy.

]]> 42316 5 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/42.jpg Arrive late Arrive at least one hour after the opening time. The place should have a good number of people in it, but not so crowded that you’ll be standing in line to get in.

]]> 42317 6 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/53.jpg Approach the bouncer with people behind you If you can, go up to the bouncer just before someone else so that you have people waiting behind you. Make eye contact, smile and say, “Hello.”

]]> 42318 7 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/63.jpg Give your name if you have to If it looks like he’s not going to hassle you, go right in.

]]> 42319 8 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/68.jpg Make an excuse about why you’re not listed If Bruno checks the list, you’ll have to make an excuse for not being on it, such as sending your RSVP a bit late — which is common and plausible.

]]> 42320 9 79 Tip Act like you’re supposed to be there, and that this is unusual and slightly embarrassing. Turn around and apologize to the people behind you. Make sure the bouncer sees you do this.

]]> 42321 10 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/88.jpg Avoid the artist and owner Once inside, look for the artist and the owner. Stay away from them for the moment and try to find a place outside of their view to settle in.

]]> 42322 11 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/98.jpg Pretend to care about the art At first, you want to act like the art is what’s of interest to you. Don’t make a beeline to the booze, but take a glass of wine if one is offered.

]]> 42323 12 107 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/107.jpg Start talking Strike up conversation with friendly-looking people. Smile like you’ve met before, then ask how they’re doing. Collect names, just in case you have to name-drop people later on.

]]> 42324 13 118 Tip Avoid critiquing the artwork if you can. Instead, ask people what they think is their favorite piece.

]]> 42325 14 125 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/125.jpg Thank the artist and the owner Once you feel secure, don’t hesitate to thank the artist and the owner. Ask when their next shows will be. That may get you on a mailing list next time.

]]> 42326 15 135 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/21593/135.jpg Don’t be the last person there Finally, don’t be the last survivor. If you can find people to leave with, the illusion will be perfect. And thank the bouncer on the way out.

]]> 42327 16 155 Fact While pop artist Roy Lichtenstein was still alive, his paintings were being sold for $2 million each before he even completed them.

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