Caveat Emptor: Don't Be Fooled By Bogus Art Events

Yes, thanks for posting!

Christopher Gervais pursued me very hard over the last year to try sign me up for his shows. I hadn't had the money at the time, and hearing this I am very glad that I didn't sign up! He kept sending me application forms for various shows around Canada and the US, only two of which would have interested me--one in Red Deer, Alberta, and one in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Yup, he definitely needs to be prosecuted!
Natalie Green,
Nat's Wildlife Art

Another victim

Heidi and Bud are among hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of victims of Mr. Gervais recent scam - the bogus Wildlife and Western art shows. I too, had the misfortune to trust the integrity of what this man told me. I have filed a claim with the Pennslyvania Attorney General (like numerous others); however, since Mr. Gervais admits to the PA AG that he owes the money, and that refunds will be forthcoming "...as funds become available," the PA Attorney General has more or less indicated they are unable to offer any assistance in obtaining the refunds. I have no idea if they are proceeding on a fraud complaint. The artists who were victims of his scam in Florida, as far as I know, never received any refunds, and it is very likely the victims of his latest scam will not fare any better. This experience has changed the way I do business with shows, fairs, galleries - everyone!

Thanks for posting about this

I got some of the flyers for his shows a couple of years ago. Cheap xeroxes that didn't exactly inspire confidence, especially compared to what shows like SEWE send out. I thought about it, had a funny feeling which I've learned to listen to, and passed. But the thought of what he was doing to so many other artists really ticked me off, so it was a pleasure to try to help get the word out about what he was doing. So glad he's out of business and sorry so many artists are out their money. Will not be sorry at all if he ends up where he belongs, in prison for fraud.