This is the third annual Quanah's art
roundup in Richardson, and some people
say art is the only thing it brought in.
The Richardson Civic Center had very few
customers all day.
And for these people, that's bad news.
Most make a living at shows like this,
and they paid fifty five dollars each for
the space.
Johnnys York came all the way from
Thailand. And if we got to show
the people and we don't sell them, they
just don't want to buy what we have.
But when you go to a show that you've
paid for them and promised advertising
and you don't have people, and then
there's a reason
the Kiwanis Club letter assured artists
that there would be extensive
advertising, that some artists say
posters and an ad in the Richardson paper
were all that they saw.
Unless we had a
very good day tomorrow,
in all probability, it'll be a loss
for us.
The commander's club president didn't
want to be on camera, but told me that
proceeds of this show go to charity.
He said the club did advertise but
couldn't guarantee a crowd.
Still, all but three of the 85 artists
signed a petition to get their money
refunded.
The show will continue tomorrow.
And even though this artist won't be
back, most of the others will to see
if they can at least make their.