nhassanein, Author at Professional Artist Magazine

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Professional Artist magazine provides independent visual artists with the insights, encouragement, and strategies they need to make a living with their artwork.

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I highly recommend that you explore your town or city, use your imagination, and discover and create your own alternative exhibition venues. ~Renée Phillips

Exhibiting at national nonprofit galleries is a great way to develop your national exhibition trajectory and increase the caliber of venues where you show. ~E. Brady Robinson

An artist statement should clearly and effectively communicate about your work in your absence. ~E. Brady Robinson

Develop a thick skin, and do not take rejection personally. All artists deal with rejection. Learn how to move beyond rejection and not allow it to dampen your creativity and productivity. ~E. Brady Robinson

Persistence and tenacity are the keys to survival in the art world. ~E. Brady Robinson

Often, it takes several times of applying before your work is accepted to any venue. Do not give up after the first time applying. ~E. Brady Robinson

Unlike commercial galleries, nonprofit galleries do not depend on sales to stay in business; therefore, many support edgier art, alternative art and work by emerging artists. ~E. Brady Robinson

Before deciding to exhibit somewhere, consider the presentation quality of the location, especially lighting and appropriate wall space. ~Diana Moses Botkin

If you’ve never displayed your work in non-gallery settings, look around for places that may be appropriate for your style or subject matter. ~Diana Moses Botkin

For artists who are new to an area, or to showing their work at all, exhibiting in alternative spaces can provide experience, exposure and a track record for a resume. ~Diana Moses Botkin

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