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Networking As An Artist
As an artist one of things I find the least enjoyable is all of the competition. It seems like the world of homemade, professional arts and crafts can become jealous and competitive, especially since the economy is suffering and things like the arts are often heavily affected by trouble in the economy. When people can’t afford the necessities of life, often the arts are the first things to be cut out of the budget. One of the ways I have found to overcome this difficulty is through artist networking organizations and collaborations with other local artists.
Originally posted 2009-11-30 09:10:00.
Connect With Other Artists
“So I am not the only one having these creativity blocks? This makes me feel less lonely.” – Martine, Painter
Why IS it so vital to our creative fulfillment to connect with our fellow artists?
Support – Asking for support is often the last thing we think of, even when things are at their toughest or we feel like giving up. We don’t want to impose on someone else, we don’t want to reveal anything that could be perceived as a “weakness”, and we think we “should” be able to handle things on our own.
Originally posted 2009-09-26 20:55:00.
Creative Collaboration
Social networking for an artist is a crucial step in the process from getting your art made to getting your art seen. It is very important to have an outlet to meet other artists, collaborate, trade ideas and get new ideas for projects yourself. Most social networking web sites lack the focus of the arts. Most which are used for dating, or promoting music are not specifically designed to meet the needs of a visual artist. An online social network for artists that includes profiles, events, openings, gallery connections and an artist directory is what is truly needed to help artist represent themselves accurately online.
Originally posted 2009-11-03 09:12:00.
