Probably a good way would be an open forum where the artist makes an entry accompanied by links to images, so we can show what we do. Then, in the same post, a list of what we're looking for in the way of barter. The entry title describes each artist's offering, and everyone with access to the forum has the opportunity to respond with links to their OWN entries & offers for an exchange of artwork.
There would have to be disclaimers announcing that there's no liability assumed by LJ or the forum mod...and that all transactions are private & at the artist's discretion. Transactions should be worked out privately via e-mail (though interest can be shown as a reply to the entry, so the artist can choose who to barter with.
It's a pretty cool idea but you want to word it carefully, so that each artist retains the right to barter with whom they choose & no one has hurt feelings. That's the big problem I foresee. What if 50 people want one item? Or what if the work they wish to trade just isn't quite the quality you're looking for?
That said, I think if everyone can play nicely, it's not a bad idea at all. And, you have my permission to name it The Mutual Art Appreciation Society, if you wish. :-)
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Date: 2007-03-07 01:29 am (UTC)There would have to be disclaimers announcing that there's no liability assumed by LJ or the forum mod...and that all transactions are private & at the artist's discretion. Transactions should be worked out privately via e-mail (though interest can be shown as a reply to the entry, so the artist can choose who to barter with.
It's a pretty cool idea but you want to word it carefully, so that each artist retains the right to barter with whom they choose & no one has hurt feelings. That's the big problem I foresee. What if 50 people want one item? Or what if the work they wish to trade just isn't quite the quality you're looking for?
That said, I think if everyone can play nicely, it's not a bad idea at all. And, you have my permission to name it The Mutual Art Appreciation Society, if you wish. :-)