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Start the Countdown

Posted on April 18, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Mixer Match for Visual Artists and Galleries takes over the floor at Design Within Reach next Wednesday, April 25.

I Heart Art: Portland volunteer council members; Jen Neitzel, Jolie Griffin and Deenie Wallace have led the charge in organizing our second annual Mixer Match for Visual Artists and Galleries. It has shaped up to be one of our best yet!

This unique, fast-paced event is open to all artists with readiness to install a show, as well as all galleries, curators and retail locations interested in supporting and promoting local artists.

WHAT:    Visual Artist Mixer Match
A speed-networking event connecting curators and local artists
WHEN:    Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6:00 -10:00 pm
WHERE: Design Within Reach 1200 N.W. Everett Portland, OR 97209

This round is for visual artists and galleries. The event, comprised of two-minute, lightning-fast networking sessions between artists and local galleries or curators, is an energetic environment of connections, feedback, and possibilities. This unique event would not be possible without the amazing support of our local galleries, curators and art professionals who willingly give their time and sage advice to our selected group of artists. Check out the list below, or better yet, pay them a visit.

Participating Gallerists, Curators and Arts Professionals

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Are You Ready to Mix and Match?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by | 4 Comments

Applications are now open for the next round of Mixer Match for Visual Artists and Galleries scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, at 6:00 pm! Yay! This is one of our most popular events. Now in our third year, the Mixer Match phenomenon continues to grow and be a valuable learning experience for blossoming to mid-career artists. The April Mixer Match pairs visual artists and art professionals in an evening of fast paced speed networking.

What is speed networking? In the Mixer Match, participants have only two quick minutes to pitch their portfolios to each of the 20 local art dealers, gallery owners or curators. The pace is lightening fast, so you better have your elevator pitch down. Get tips from this article on how to make the most of the Mixer Match experience.

Besides having this valuable face time with art dealers, there is also time to mingle with fellow artists and what we call “Superstars.” Our Superstars are some of the most successful artists and professional advisers in our community. As you wait for your round to pitch, they are on hand to answer questions, give advice, and offer tips on how to approach galleries successfully.

LEFT: Superstars Pat Castaldo (Land, Buy Olympia) Kate Bingaman-Burt (Obsessive Consumption).

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The Morning After: A Post-Mixer Match Guide

Posted on August 18, 2011 by | 2 Comments

Editor’s Note: Many thanks to Bettie Newell for her photos from the evening. Be sure to check out her blog, Little Paper Cities. For an ordered list of the retailer stations, see the end of the article.

by Deenie Wallace of Jubilant Glass & Art

The night of the Mixer Match came and went in a cacophony of new people, ideas and possibilities. Afterwards, you either teetered on the verge of sleep through the night, replaying each exciting moment in your head—or fell asleep instantly from complete exhaustion. Now that the expectations of what could be have met reality, it’s time to face the light of a new day. Taking time to reflect after an intense night with I Heart Art: Portland offers new and useful insight on your handmade business.

Marti Emmons describes her jewelry to Seasons Koll, owner of Presents of Mind on SE Hawthorne. Photo: Bettie Newell

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Mixer Match is Around the Corner: Participants, Open Networking and More

Posted on August 12, 2011 by | 1 Comment

We’re less than a week away from our third round of fast-paced speed-networking, and all the pieces are falling into place. The ever-gracious Design Within Reach studio in the Pearl District is hosting our event once again, and it is one heck of a beautiful venue. Who could ask for more than 20 mini-living rooms in one space for professional networking?

Mixer Match

The vendor list is full up and the waiting list is queued, but that doesn’t mean that the average artist can’t benefit from this unique event. The first-floor casual networking is free and open to all, so even if you didn’t make it into the speed rounds upstairs, you can still come and meet talented artists, our line-up of Superstars, and maybe even grab a minute or two of your own with one of the shop owners.

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Elevator Pitch Primer: 8 Things To Keep in Mind

Posted on August 11, 2011 by | 3 Comments

by Alicia Nagel, Brand Identity and Graphic Designer

An elevator pitch tells someone what you do in as few words as possible while piquing as much interest as possible. Here’s an example:

I make and sell handmade jewelry on Etsy under the name Lotus Adornments. Recently my work has been featured in Willamette Week’s Style section and was spotted being worn by Chloe Sevigny. Each piece is handmade by me in sterling silver or copper and is a die-cast replica of something precious found in nature like a seed pod or shell. This process reveals the unexpected beauty found in nature and encourages people to look closer at the world around them. It’s a good combination of modern yet feminine style—a look that lets you be sophisticated even when dressing down.

Would you like a card? You can see some of my work on my website. I have some new designs on there for Fall.

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