Article: Marketing Your Art #10
New Year’s Artist Resolutions by SKC
It is traditional to greet the New Year with unbridled optimism and pack on hefty resolutions to do better in the coming year. I believe the same goes for artists. Who doesn’t look at the New Year as an opportunity to better our skills, advance our careers and possibly finally reach some of our more lofty goals? The key, however, is creating goals that are attainable.
Why not try on a few of these goals?
1. Create something new every week.
I know there are a lot of “one a day” type of groups online that are supposed to encourage us to create something every day. Not all of us can keep up with that, maybe we’re working large, or have a rough few days. Pacing ourselves to once a week makes the goal more attainable and reasonable. Also, don’t limit yourself. Your creative item could be cooking something totally new, sketching, or creating small works to supplement your regular creative work. You can’t go wrong, this could result in 52 brand new works of art, or 52 sketches that may spur on an exciting direction for your artwork, or 52 totally different creative experiences.
2. Try at least one new medium each month.
Maybe you’re a watercolorist, and you exclusively use your favorite brand, brush and paper. Try different papers, maybe dive into playing with guache, acrylic, or even clay! Trying a new medium, no matter what it is, may open you up to new ways to use your favorite.
3. Participate in at least one exhibition.
Exhibiting isn’t for everyone, but if this is your goal, now’s the time to get started. If you wish to plan your own show from start to finish, seek out a suitable venue (gallery, library, alternative space, dining establishment, etc.) and make your proposal. Be sure you have plenty of time to create ample buzz, publicity, invites, etc. If you’d like to participate in a group show, start looking into “call for artists” lists. http://www.theartlist.com/ and http://www.artdeadlineslist.com/ are two excellent resources. Also check with your local art organizations for local calls.
4. Network.
Get out there and get to know other artists in your area. Not only will you gain friendships and support, you may pick up some new tips and tricks from your fellow artists. Joining a local organization is a reliable way to get connected, but don’t forget to seek out and attend exhibition openings and creative events such as outdoor shows, demonstrations and classes. Obviously the Brevard Art News blog is your one stop shop for such events in the area.
Now that we’ve covered a few simple resolutions, tell us what sort of resolutions you have planned for yourself. Do you always make a creative resolution for the New Year?
It is traditional to greet the New Year with unbridled optimism and pack on hefty resolutions to do better in the coming year. I believe the same goes for artists. Who doesn’t look at the New Year as an opportunity to better our skills, advance our careers and possibly finally reach some of our more lofty goals? The key, however, is creating goals that are attainable.
Why not try on a few of these goals?
1. Create something new every week.
I know there are a lot of “one a day” type of groups online that are supposed to encourage us to create something every day. Not all of us can keep up with that, maybe we’re working large, or have a rough few days. Pacing ourselves to once a week makes the goal more attainable and reasonable. Also, don’t limit yourself. Your creative item could be cooking something totally new, sketching, or creating small works to supplement your regular creative work. You can’t go wrong, this could result in 52 brand new works of art, or 52 sketches that may spur on an exciting direction for your artwork, or 52 totally different creative experiences.
2. Try at least one new medium each month.
Maybe you’re a watercolorist, and you exclusively use your favorite brand, brush and paper. Try different papers, maybe dive into playing with guache, acrylic, or even clay! Trying a new medium, no matter what it is, may open you up to new ways to use your favorite.
3. Participate in at least one exhibition.
Exhibiting isn’t for everyone, but if this is your goal, now’s the time to get started. If you wish to plan your own show from start to finish, seek out a suitable venue (gallery, library, alternative space, dining establishment, etc.) and make your proposal. Be sure you have plenty of time to create ample buzz, publicity, invites, etc. If you’d like to participate in a group show, start looking into “call for artists” lists. http://www.theartlist.com/ and http://www.artdeadlineslist.com/ are two excellent resources. Also check with your local art organizations for local calls.
4. Network.
Get out there and get to know other artists in your area. Not only will you gain friendships and support, you may pick up some new tips and tricks from your fellow artists. Joining a local organization is a reliable way to get connected, but don’t forget to seek out and attend exhibition openings and creative events such as outdoor shows, demonstrations and classes. Obviously the Brevard Art News blog is your one stop shop for such events in the area.
Now that we’ve covered a few simple resolutions, tell us what sort of resolutions you have planned for yourself. Do you always make a creative resolution for the New Year?
Labels: art, art resolutions, creativity
posted by Lou Belcher at
1:13 PM
2 Comments:
The Pieces of 8, a local painting group, has just been talking about these very same thoughts. Can we here more about what others are planning for 2009?
Jini:
Thanks for your great comment. Yes, please join the conversation.
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