[quote user="raindog"][quote user="Verdigris"]Be wary of a n other forum member (artist) offering possible advice by pm, and then asking for money for for the advice. [/quote] Crikey! Tell us who it is verdigris...... [/quote] Well that would wading in with a great big spoon, and I'm not going to do that! [;-)] I only mentioned it as I didn't want the OP to think it was common practice. France is very supportive of artists and expos in general, as far as I can see. I think the vernissages help a bit!! [:D]