This time last year, Laura and I had started the tedious task of packing up the art of six different artists and making the final preparations to exhibit at SOFA Chicago. We put a lot of effort (physical and mental) into the show and were really pleased with the results. This year, however, we spent some time looking into our business crystal ball trying to see the signs of exactly how the 2008 fair would treat us. We ultimately chose to play it safe and stay home. It was a difficult decision, but now with the economy rollercoastering its way down and everyone tightening their purse strings, we feel okay about our decision. Regardless, it will be tough not being part of the pageantry and spectacle that can only be found at SOFA.
This year’s show will be held from November 7th through 9th – with a special preview gala (not to be missed) during the evening of the 6th – in the Festival Hall of Chicago’s famous Navy Pier.
Out of the hundreds of artists being exhibited by the 100 international galleries attending the fair, besides the Tagliapetras, Chihulys, Morrises, Pattis, and Maloofs, Laura and I recommend you seek out (and buy) the work by these artists:
Adrian Arleo @ Jane Sauer Gallery
Carolyn Morris Bach @ William Zimmer Gallery
Michael Bauermeister @ del Mano Gallery
Mark Chatterly @ Next Step Studio & Gallery
Steffen Dam @ Galleri Gronlund
Kathy Frey @ Mowen Solinsky Gallery
Janice Ho @ Covet Gallery
Joel Hunnicutt @ Katie Gingrass Gallery
Michael Janis @ Maurine Littleton Gallery
Jim Martin @ Covet Gallery
Tim Tate @ Maurine Littleton Gallery
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