To whom it may concern;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please can you inform me where I can purchase the Ink Movement's Mississauga Youth Anthology VI online or through your website.
Thank you,
Kay A.
On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 8:45 PM, ink.movement@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Kay!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We are very sorry for the late response - we are flooded by emails during this time of the year and accidentally missed this one! Also, the anthology does have a cost ($20) unless you're published, in which case you can get a free copy. This is why we do not have an online document. Hope that helps!
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Let us know if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Regards,
Ink Movement Mississauga
On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 11:35 PM, eightypictures@gmail.com wrote:
It is surprising that you took 10 days to respond to my email. Also that you have no way to purchase the document online, or to download it if has no cost.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On Wed, Jul 18, 2018, at 11:45 PM, ink.movement@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Kay!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We are very sorry for the late response - we are flooded by emails during this time of the year and accidentally missed this one! Also, the anthology does have a cost ($20) unless you're published, in which case you can get a free copy. This is why we do not have an online document. Hope that helps!
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Let us know if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Regards,
Ink Movement Mississauga
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 12:16 AM, eightypictures@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for your reply. It is a trek for me to get to the Art Gallery. Can I send a $20 check to your organization and have you send me a copy?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 9:15 PM, ink.movement@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Kay!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We will get back to you soon on that one!
Regards,
Ink Movement Mississauga
On Fri, July 20, 2018 at 9:29 PM, ink.movement@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Kay!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unfortunately, we are unable to ship you a copy - you would have to come to the AGM to get one. You can call them in advance and ask them if they have copies left as there are a limited number of them.
Let us know if you were able to get a copy or if you have any questions and/or concerns!
Regards,
Ink Movement Mississauga
On Fri, July 27, 2018 at 7:46 AM eightypictures@gmail.com wrote:
Cc:reclaimbeauty@gmail.com
Thanks for your reply.
There is really nothing further for me to ask you since you were unable to assist me with a simple request: That you mail me a copy of you latest anthology (or find me an online point of sales) for a copy.
I would only add that artists are also salesmen. A gallery that doesn't even promote your book to your benefit is not assisting you.
To further your cause, which is to distribute Massasauga writers' talents across the country (and beyond) you need to take your own actions. For example:
- Self publish and have Amazon distribute your book
- Self publish and distribute your book on your own website
- Have a business contract with agencies like the Art Gallery of Mississauga where you books can be obtained both in the gallery and through online purchase.
I wish you all the best. The starving artist image (and ideal) went out a couple of centuries. It has made a come-back in our era of "government funds" promises. But promises come with strings attached. And your independence, and your words, will eventually be required to fall in line with these agencies' mandates in order that their "promises" to you get to be fulfilled.
If you disagree with their mandates, then you will be well on the way toward the unpleasant life of a "starving artist." Ask Van Gogh what that's like.
Sincerely,
Kidist Paulos Asrat
Artist, Designer, Writer
Email: reclaimbeauty@gmail.com
At: Reclaiming Beauty