These pages titled "Gallery Art 101" are designed to educate on the basic business aspects of promoting your art. There is quite a bit out there as resources for assistance. Good Luck!!! Subjects are divided as follows: Art Alliances > Mailing Lists > Announcements > Press Release > Artist Resume Artist Statement

Art Alliances
There are two important aspects of having a successful artistic livelihood. The first is to create art that you love and that is important to you personally. The second is building a network of connections that can help you get information that will benefit your career and help you get your work validated.

Museums and Commercial Galleries
Art professionals such as curators, dealers, and critics are in the role of evaluating, displaying, buying, and selling artwork. They (of course) are good connections to create. Success is often measured not only financially but also positionally- what sells, to whom, and where the work is placed.

Keep Informed – Sources of Information
There are many sources of information available. National, regional, and local art magazines are good to pick up now and then to keep up with theory concepts, news, and current art. Online websites are easy to explore and can be fun to browse on rainy days. Word of Mouth is timely and tailored to what you are interested in so can be very valuable and beneficial to you.

An exciting way to reach a large community is the online forums. By keeping in touch socially and professionally you are able to pick up on new information and you also become known as a person to others.

However you choose to inform yourself, find people to help you in your work. A cooperative network of artists, art professionals, and perceptive people is necessary for growth. Collaborations are a fun way to involve your self with other artists. Collaborations (for those who don’t know) are when two or more artists jointly produce a work that both own and for which both receive equal credit. Artists may decide to work collaboratively because the ideas generated may be richer then one individually

Making it Happen
You have the power to make things happen for your artistic livelihood. If you need a group of artists to exchange ideas and share opportunities, then join or start a glass art organization. Find artists that you admire and take classes. Attend lectures, go to a symposium, make it happen. Being an artist means being creative in many aspects!

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