If you haven't already heard, I have my first gallery show in July. That's right, I have a gallery show! As I was sharing the news with a friend the other day, she said "it seems like the stars have aligned and everything is falling into place for you." And she's right. Getting exposure and selling art takes a fair bit of luck. I am so thankful for the combination of support and luck that has fueled me so far. But getting a spot in a gallery show wasn't all luck. In addition to learning about color and design I have fully embraced the business side of art and how I can make it work for me.
When people suggested I try to sell my work, I had zero idea how to go about it. So I figured it out. I did a little research on marketing and pricing and took a stab. I was clueless about preparing a portfolio or writing an artist statement, but I figured it out. Nothing a quick google search couldn't address. When I saw an open call for artist submissions at a local gallery I was prepared. I did a quick scrub on my artist statement and portfolio, took a deep breath, and hit send. And guess what? They accepted my submission and asked me to show my work this summer. Super exciting!! So now I am learning how to pull together select pieces to develop a cohesive installation. And I'm learning the best way to work within commission pricing structures. If you're thinking about selling your work I highly encourage you to do some research and figure out what works for you. Write your artist statement. Determine your pricing structure. Put together an electronic portfolio. You never know when Lady Luck will knock. If you're ready when opportunity strikes the stars might align for you too.
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Kir
6/26/2016 02:29:58 pm
Way to go girl- SO cool!
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Adele
6/26/2016 08:30:20 pm
Thanks Kir!
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About the ArtistI am a self-taught mixed media artist with a passion for vibrant color and lots of texture. My hope is that my paintings will inspire joy, and encourage others to connect with their inner artist. Archives
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