need your ideas - carvers' international collaboration

[dmitrygor]

Dear everyone,

I am not sure I called my post correctly but I have had an idea tormenting me long in my mind.
So, it'd be great to hear your ideas.

As I can see in Calendar of Events and some posts on the Forum (and other ones too) there are very many carving events of different sort.

But are they all only for the native people of the country?

Is there any chance for a foreigner like me to participate?

Has anyone ever had a joint project making carvings with his foreign partner and then say having a 2-men show, etc?

These things have been my dream so I dared to ask

And I'd be very grateful for your sharing ideas and experience

Dmitry

[pallin]

Yes, Dmitry, I have collaborated with an artist in Italy to produce a carved/inlay piece. We did not have a joint show of our work, but displayed it in a U.S. gallery for a while.

[Claude]

For the shows, it depends on the show. Some shows allow mail-in entries, and others do not. I know of no restrictions at any show in the US that says only US citizens can enter. Most shows charge a fee to enter carvings in their contests, and most also charge for a table if someone wants to set up a display and sell carvings.

There are a lot of carving shows in the US and Canada, and I have seen advertisements for several in the UK. There may be some in other countries, but I have not seen announcements.

Claude

[LMiller]

If you want to participate in a group carve, see the post "Hillbilly Reunion" I doubt that those folks would restrict anyone from participating -- they even let me in!!!

LMiller

[dmitrygor]

Originally Posted by pallin

Yes, Dmitry, I have collaborated with an artist in Italy to produce a carved/inlay piece. We did not have a joint show of our work, but displayed it in a U.S. gallery for a while.

Pallin,
thanks for the answer!!!
And how did the idea of that come to you? How did you manage it?
I wish I could see that carving of yours if possible

[dmitrygor]

Originally Posted by LMiller

If you want to participate in a group carve, see the post "Hillbilly Reunion" I doubt that those folks would restrict anyone from participating -- they even let me in!!!

LMiller

LMiller,
thanks for the tip, I visited Hillbilly Reunion
Right at the moment don't see how I can manage the distance but perhaps I should ask the guys and they will have some ideas...