The Artists Pitch
by 
keithhodges
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Posted: Saturday, March 7, 2009 Word Count: 139 Summary: This flash tries to show in a light hearted way that art is a business, and to be a good artist you generally need a good business sense! |
“This can be done in many different forms, painting, photography, video, writing.” The Dragons stared back at Henry, as he choked on his words. Sweat dripped through his sideburns.
“So you say people want this stuff? And there’s people willing to make it? Do you have the figures?”
“Ehm no figures, not yet.” His nervousness showing through.
“So you want me to invest £50,000 for 20%? And you have no figures, I’m sorry. I’m out.”
That was one down, closely followed by 2 more, only 2 Dragons left.
“So this ‘art’ is it a sustainable business? What are your profit margins?”
“I’m not sure, you just kind of, you know, it comes naturally and if works it works.”
“I’m sorry this is ridiculous, I’m out.”
“Me to.” All 5 Dragons not wanting to invest in Henry or his invention.
“So you say people want this stuff? And there’s people willing to make it? Do you have the figures?”
“Ehm no figures, not yet.” His nervousness showing through.
“So you want me to invest £50,000 for 20%? And you have no figures, I’m sorry. I’m out.”
That was one down, closely followed by 2 more, only 2 Dragons left.
“So this ‘art’ is it a sustainable business? What are your profit margins?”
“I’m not sure, you just kind of, you know, it comes naturally and if works it works.”
“I’m sorry this is ridiculous, I’m out.”
“Me to.” All 5 Dragons not wanting to invest in Henry or his invention.