Monday, January 26, 2015

Opening A Photo Art Gallery Wichita To Stimulate Local Economy

By Karyn Shields


Americans in the job market are largely frustrated at the presence of low-paying part-time work as their only option. Even so, they will tread high water to get these jobs in order to support their families and make a stab at establishing a decent standard of living. Even jobs that used to be held by kids in school are needed by adults, and the retirees and housewives are encouraged to consider opening a photo art gallery Wichita, KS.

The smaller the town, the more economically challenged, and the more in-demand are even the lowest paying jobs. Anyone who visits these small towns often notes the presence of people in their twenties to their fifties working retail and fast-food establishments. These jobs are not being filled by high school students in most of these small communities.

It is the presence of retirees, part-time housewives, and even disabled adults in the work place which has many unemployed Americans frustrated. These people can be, or are being taken care of through another means. Whether it be a well-employed spouse or Social Security, it can be frustrating to see these individuals working hours so sought after by those with no other sources of support.

Rather than being part of the problem, Americans can become the solution by opening their own galleries for the purpose of exhibition and sales of artistic works. Local artisans find an outlet for their vision, and local economies get a boost when these galleries attract out of town visitors. Running such a business allows retirees and/or housewives to set their own schedules and be their own boss.

When they do generate income, it can represent fairly substantial sums of money. For anyone not troubled by the feast-or-famine model of personal economics, this is a real boon. The working housewife might be able to provide her family with a great vacation, or the retiree might be able to pay off his or her mortgage with the sale of one piece of artwork.

Keeping overhead low can help to ensure that the business does not represent a financial burden on the household. In fact, when such a small venture loses money on paper, this can represent a substantial cut on their household tax burden. Otherwise, such a business can be expected to basically break even, or make a little here and there, once it is well established and has a regular parade of visitors.

One way that the owners of such galleries can drum up additional revenue is by conducting workshops to teach new skills, and many of the artists are happy to get involved. This brings more people into the establishment, and helps the artists get their name into the community. Any revenue generated benefits the owner and the artist, and the community benefits in the time shared while engaged in a creative endeavor.

Anyone who does not need to pursue traditional employment might consider the benefits of opening such a business. It fills time in a productive way while also bringing a community together, as well as generating revenue for a local boost to the economy. Let the young professionals seek the positions providing benefits and room to grow, and the rest of us can relax and play at working.




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