There are times when creativity needs to take a more practical side. The press to get all the holiday announcements and fliers out meant that yesterday my creativity was limited to the Business side of Art. I am very surprised by the number of Artists who sit back and take the view point of I created it, now they will come. Or in terms of our Gallery, we built it they will come.
I am not an expert in this, but I do recognize that it is important that I promote my own work, myself and my gallery if I want them to suceed. Connecting with other Artists, and organisations is an important part of that.
I am very happy to be working with Westfield’s Business Improvement District, I am also a part of Vallery Art Share. I am thrilled with the wonderful artists that I have come in contact with through Leah Piken Kolidas’ Art Every Day Month. The Small Art Show that today’s art is from supports Westfield Arts on the Green a 501(c) that promotes Arts, Artists and Performers in our local community. This show is set up as a 50/50 silent auction with 50% going to the non profit and 50% going to the artist.
The art work will be shown in the gallery for the duration of the show, and if the artist provides a digital image, the work will also be shown on our website. A win for both the Artist and the Non Profit.
I am always interested in where other artists have found inspiration, support and connections. Who has supported and helped you?
You are so right that the business side of art is so important. I am still trying to learn more about this and sure there are probably a lot of communities out there to help out!
We are now at a time where there are more resources than ever before.
I will have to try and find time to create a page of resources that I have found helpful.