The Art Biz

The artists who don't wait to be chosen (264)


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You don't need a gallery to put your work in front of people. You don't need to wait for the next juried show application just for the promise to compete with a hoard of other artists.

In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield makes the case that waiting for gallery representation — or cycling through the same juried shows — keeps artists from the kind of visibility they could be creating themselves. This is a practical, imagination-expanding episode for artists who are ready to take control.

In this episode, Alyson shares:

  • Why "white walls" can be a metaphor for playing it too safe
  • Three real art shows she attended that will stretch what you think is possible
  • The lesson a hotel show taught her about personal invitations
  • The difference between announcing, commanding, and inviting, and when to use each for promoting your show

RESOURCES MENTIONED

  • Elevate Your Art on-demand workshop
  • Why the lone artist mindset keeps you small (263)
  • How to write an art show invitation: announcing, commanding, or inviting? (article)

BEYOND WHITE WALLS :: May 7 Workshop

Your next exhibition space is closer than you think. Join Alyson on May 7 for Beyond White Walls, a 70-minute live workshop on finding and approaching non-traditional venues for your work. Registration is $37 and includes email templates, a companion guide, and the recording. Details at https://artbizsuccess.com/whitewalls

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