A scale model helps you decide what artwork to include in your upcoming exhibit. It’s no small feat, but building a model can also help you conquer the unknown and alleviate any anxieties. Take a look at Ellen Soffer’s cardboard gallery model.
Plan Your Exhibition with a Scale Model Read
She wasn’t expecting much. When the opportunity to show at the public library arose, Sherrie York said Yes. But not because she thought it was the opportunity of a lifetime. It was, after all, a library and libraries aren’t known for showing art. Sherrie said Yes because she is seeking fresh exhibit opportunities, and this
Embrace a Space and Get Your Art Out There Read
Other people can help you promote your art events more effectively if you offer a stash of publicity resources for their use. Online media rooms on your site are a must-have, but you should also provide guidance for promoting specific exhibit openings, workshops, demonstrations, fundraisers, and performances. You must make it easy for others to
Publicity Resources for Promoting an Art Event Read
If you want people to help you promote your event, you have to give them the tools they need. You have to be clear about what you want them to do and how you can help them do it. Whether you’re promoting an exhibit opening, a workshop, a demonstration, a fundraiser, or a performance, you must make it easy for others to promote you.
Give people the tools they need to promote your art and events Read
Whenever you have an exhibit opening or similar event, you can’t expect to send one thing in the mail and have an impact. People typically have to see the same information multiple times—in multiple ways—before they will act on it. Here are 7 steps you can take to get the word out early and often.
Get the Word Out Early and Often Read
Art Hilger is tired of the same ole, lame ole exhibit themes. He asks: What was the most unique or unusual gallery show theme that you ever entered, wanted to enter, or would like to see solicited? I’m so tired of “Black and White”, Landscapes in Red (pick a color), Self portraits, etc. etc. etc.
Deep Thought Thursday: Weird Exhibit Themes Read
Not sure how to label your CD for an exhibit submission? Call the organizer or gallery and ask. Unclear about the instructions for a grant proposal? Call the organization and ask. Wondering how to best promote a speaker or workshop presenter? Call the speaker and ask! Years ago I visited the offices of the National
When something starts feeling too easy, you must reevaluate and make sure it’s serving your goals. You’ll never get anywhere by playing it safe. Moving beyond your comfort zone is a big step, but necessary if you want more from your art.
Know when it's time to move on to new exhibit venues Read
Waiting to be discovered? Holding out for the perfect gallery? Refusing to “sell out” (whatever that means)? Snap out of it! Your art is begging you to get it out of the studio and show it to the world. I’m writing today’s post from the coffee shop at Barnes & Noble. Across from where I’m
Get Your Art Out of the Studio Read
An artist recently sent me a link to her exhibit listing on the venue’s website, but there was no location mentioned anywhere on the page! Details about the exhibit were sketchy, and the artist was too close to the event to see that important information was missing. Don’t rely on your venues to get the
Double Check Your Publicity Text Read
