Art Scams- Artists Beware

Hello Everyone,

Over the weekend, I received what I believed to be a suspicious e-mail from “Garritt Miller” (his e-mail, btw, is m_garritt01@yahoo.com). It went like this:

“Hello,

My name is Garritt Miller from Owasso OK, I’m interested in buying some of your beautiful artwork for our new home in the UK.

However, i must tell you that they are very beautiful work. After a close look at your work I will be happy to buy the following carefully selected artworks;

1. Frankie Got His That Night At The Dub Club
2. Listening

Kindly get back to me with the total price of the selected Artworks excluding shipping cost, and also if there is any details regards the inspiration of the work.

Await your response,

Regards

Garritt”

Because this person did mention two of my paintings by name, I was more inclined to believe the e-mail than most scams I’ve seen, but I found a few things about the e-mail that didn’t seem quite right so I did some research and I found the following link which I would advise you to take the time to read through:

http://www.artnewsblog.com/2005/09/art-scammers.htm

I never did respond to this e-mail and certainly wanted everyone to be aware, in case you begin to receive e-mails like this as well. Be careful and protect your art.

Sincerely,
Jared Steinberg

North Metro Rail Corridor

I received this information from Kim Kucera in Councilperson Judy Montero’s office. I strongly recommend that everyone take a moment to support Electric Multi Unit (EMU) as the most responsible approach to the development of the North Metro Rail Corridor. More information is available on the rtd-fastracks.com website.-Hugh

Hello Everyone,

As you know RTD is currently in the process of making a decision about which type of commuter rail vehicle to select for the N. Metro (Denver Union Station to 162ndAve) and the NW Rail Corridor (Denver Union Station to Boulder/Longmont). This is a critical decision-making time for vehicle technology for the N. Metro Corridor – we need to let them know we support electric vehicles.Please take 2 minutes to submit a comment online to the N. Metro team letting them know you support EMU (electric multiple units) for the N. Metro Corridor.

You can find the link below – just fill out the form and then click the box that says “transit technology” and write a quick comment letting RTD know that you prefer EMU because it is quieter at slower speeds, has fewer air quality impacts, is a proven technology, and is a less expensive alternative in the long run.http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/nm_14

Thank you so much for your help!

Kim

Help Wanted or Needed in RiNo

We’ve had some requests from artists looking for jobs in RiNo and RiNo businesses looking for artists. Please use this discussion board to make those connections. Post under the comment area what it is that you are looking for. Need a muralist? How about a furniture maker? Need a top notch graphic designer? Have a special expertise? Post it here!

RiNo’s on Wine No

There has been lots of discussion on serving wine at art openings, we thought we’d post a subject on our blog to see what people really think and how it has affected RiNo galleries.

Tell us what you think! Have you stopped serving wine? Do you miss it at openings? Did you sell more art because you are offering wine?

Also if anyone has attended any of the meetings the City & CoLa proved please fill us in. See any progress in changing the laws?

Let’s talk!

Gear Wheel for sale!

Check out this great gear wheel. Phil Mann offering it up to RiNo’s. Could be the start to some great art!

It is cast iron and about 32″ in diameter.

Phillip Mann Studios
720-937-6585 – Call
www.phillipmannstudios.com