Over the years I have run into a reoccurring challenge with artists; they think they aren’t ready to promote themselves. Realistically, if you consider yourself an artist and want to make a living creating art you must start now. If you have a decent amount of completed work, 5-10 pieces, it is time to promote yourself.  Of course, your ducks must be in order but the most important part of getting started, is starting. If you struggle with “launching” pay attention to the following steps:

• Make the decision to get started and create a plan
• Create your written materials – Artist statement, Bio, CV immediately
• Capture high quality images of your work
• Build a simple website with the above
• Use a blog to start building content
• Engage with social media to promote your website/blog – you can even link them so they are efficient
• Build your network on social media
• Visit local galleries and other venues that show art and see if your work fits in
• Attend art events and introduce yourself
• Join local art groups
• Find group exhibitions to submit to

If you don’t start sometime you never will, and no time is better than now.  If you don’t have all the answers you will learn as you grow. We are here to help.  If you need help to build any of the above materials or get to know more about the art market follow our blog or contact us for a consult!

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