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Tarique Beg · 10-13-2001, 12:56 AM

Hi Marta

Thanks for your kind input and encouragement. I will definitely try out the places you mention. In fact, we are also very close to the beautiful seaside city of Santa Cruz which I thought had quite an arty, laid back, bohemian atmosphere.

Anyway, there is one thing I am trying to find out before I take the leap: Would you know whether cops bug artists on the streets. So far, I've always worked as a cog in the wheel computer geek in a corporation. I just have this fear that there are a lot of rules in the US, as opposed to the old country India, where anyone can just go and sell stuff without vendors licences etc. there were no rules at all. People just bought and sold stuff at their own risk like it must have been in the days of the wild west here.

I've been reading depressing articles on the Internet about street artists being harassed by local authorities. It feels sad that this should happen in a free country. After all, we're only trying to make an honest buck selling harmless art. I would imagine that cities would be happy to encourage street artist so as to attract tourists, like the famous Momart in Paris I've heard about. What is the opinion of experienced artists here ? Will I get arrested if I try to sell Art on the street or on the beach ?

Appreciate any input.

Tarique.

10-13-2001, 12:56 AM	#3
Tarique Beg Juried Member Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 38	Hi Marta Thanks for your kind input and encouragement. I will definitely try out the places you mention. In fact, we are also very close to the beautiful seaside city of Santa Cruz which I thought had quite an arty, laid back, bohemian atmosphere. Anyway, there is one thing I am trying to find out before I take the leap: Would you know whether cops bug artists on the streets. So far, I've always worked as a cog in the wheel computer geek in a corporation. I just have this fear that there are a lot of rules in the US, as opposed to the old country India, where anyone can just go and sell stuff without vendors licences etc. there were no rules at all. People just bought and sold stuff at their own risk like it must have been in the days of the wild west here. I've been reading depressing articles on the Internet about street artists being harassed by local authorities. It feels sad that this should happen in a free country. After all, we're only trying to make an honest buck selling harmless art. I would imagine that cities would be happy to encourage street artist so as to attract tourists, like the famous Momart in Paris I've heard about. What is the opinion of experienced artists here ? Will I get arrested if I try to sell Art on the street or on the beach ? Appreciate any input. Tarique.