Networking Errors for Artists
I know that putting yourself out there and meeting new people doesn’t come easy. One thing that might help is to remember that you’re just meeting people. The stakes are low at this point. My best advice is to encourage you simply to be genuine.
Be. You.
Having said that, here are the biggest mistakes you can make when networking.
The Art Biz ep. 148: Being Seen—Networking for Artists
Meeting people and building relationships is the most important thing you can do for your art career, especially when your goal is to be a full-time artist. You must be social in the real world as well as online.
There is no way around it. You must. Be. Seen.
It sounds simple, but I know this is not easy for many artists.
Instant Relief from the Pressure of Pitching Your Art
Much of the stress of meeting new people comes from the mistaken notion that this one contact is your only opportunity.
If you think about it as your only opportunity, you aren’t leaving open the possibility of developing a meaningful relationship. And strong professional relationships are what will grow and sustain your art career.
The Art Biz ep. 144: How We Run Our Art Documentary Group and What We Watch
Lisa Call, Janice McDonald, and I have met 57 times to discuss the art documentaries since the pandemic started. It’s important that we stay connected to the global art world.
In this episode I talk about where you can find art documentaries, how we stay organized, why it’s important to diversify our selections, and how our conversations work. I also mention some of my favorite films.
The Art Biz ep. 142: Activate Your Marketing for a Bigger Audience
Marketing is more effective and more enjoyable when you make more personal connections rather than relying on posts and broadcasts. When you interact 1-on-1, whether it’s in person or digitally.
I call this activating your marketing. I have suggestions for how to do this when using social media, searching for venues for showing and selling, getting the most from exhibitions, and more.
Working Through Grief and Returning to the Studio
The direct result of losing someone or something you love is profound grief. And that hollow, meaningless feeling that accompanies loss does not lead to art.
Yet we know art is the answer.
Here are eleven ideas that helped guest blogger Barbara Muir work through her grief. Perhaps they might help you feel your way back to your studio.
