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Please be patient.

Author Alix Sloan Posted on December 30, 2016June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist advice, time managementTags , ,

I’m always inundated with lots of requests for consultations in December and January from artists who are reflecting on the last year and regrouping for the new one. (Which is wonderful because artist consultations are something I absolutely love to do!) I’ve noticed, when I do a bunch of consultations back to back, that I often see patterns emerge. Not that each artist’s situation isn’t unique. It is. But some challenges are universal and since we’re all living in the same … Continue reading “Please be patient.”

Gallery Reception Yesses

Author Alix Sloan Posted on December 18, 2015June 16, 2017Categories art career, art galleries, artist adviceTags , ,

The recent post about Gallery Reception No Nos inspired me to whip up a top 5 list of gallery reception yesses for young artists… I hope it’s helpful! Show up. Everyone – the gallery, the artist(s), other attendees – appreciates a lively, well-attended reception. That only happens when people actually show up! Support your friends and your community by attending events as regularly as you can. And once you’re there, be a good guest. Being a friendly, appropriate, regular attendee at your favorite galleries and shows … Continue reading “Gallery Reception Yesses”