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17th Annual 5 by 7 Show. Deadline 11/18.

Author Alix Sloan Posted on November 12, 2016June 16, 2017Categories art career, art galleries, opportunities, Uncategorized

Here’s a fun annual fundraiser accepting submissions. The event is in Woodstock, NY but you can send your work as long it arrives by the deadline. Deadline is November 18th. Strict parameters so read carefully. Seventeenth Annual 5 by 7 Show Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 December 3 – 31, 2016. Preview Party on Friday, December 2, 2016, 5-7 pm Submission guidelines here.

La Luz de Jesus Coaster Show Deadline Approaching!

Author Alix Sloan Posted on July 12, 2016June 16, 2017Categories art galleries, opportunities, UncategorizedTags ,

The deadline to submit work for possible inclusion in the amazing, annual La Luz de Jesus Gallery Coaster Show is August 1st. I highly recommend grabbing some coasters and giving it a try. Just be sure to follow the submission guidelines precisely (See Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists, page 47 for more about following guidelines.). You’ll find all of the information you need on their web site. Now get to work and good luck!!

Balancing parenthood with a studio practice/art career…

Author Alix Sloan Posted on June 30, 2015June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist advice, time management, UncategorizedTags , ,

I’ve know dozens of artists who are cruising along at a great clip, exhibiting, selling work and building their careers – then parenthood comes along and no matter how badly they wanted it, no matter how happy they are, it’s a struggle. Not being an artist or a parent, all I can do is share what I’ve heard from others… “I hear it takes a few years to really get back to work…” “Don’t worry, you will find balance…” Well, … Continue reading “Balancing parenthood with a studio practice/art career…”