look into the art calender self portrait contest.
look into art boards. art storage systems.
large self portrait on that door at home.
look into [Link]
20 Steps to improving your Networking at Shows, Parties
and other social media.
Party
1. Find out who is coming.-Who, or what type of people.
2. Know your agenda- find good pathways, good advice,
experts in various fields. listen intently. get resources,
tips. hopefully oppurtunities will arise. make a give list,
and a get list.
3. Prepare for the question."What do you do"- be able to
ralk about your work in 2-3 sentences and in a way that
sparks a conversation.
4. Pack your bag.- bring business cards, event postcards,
notebook (or daily planner) pen(s) use the notebook to
write down leads, ideas, other information your given.
Lets people know you value their help.
5. Dress appropriately!!-
6. Plan your time.- in 1 hour. You can talk with 6-12
people averaging about 5 to 10 minutes with each
person.
7. Ask for introductions.- once youve meet a few people,
ask them to introduce you to people they think would be
a good fit for you to meet.
8. Repeat the name plus handshake trick- when you meet
someone ask their name, and when you go to shake their
hand repeat it. Signals that you consider them an
important contact. say your name proud, clearly and
distinctly.
9. Have a convo- make the convo about them. and listen.
10. Stay positive.- focus on the positives of your work.
[Link] genuine- trust is a key element to a mutually
benificial networking relationship. dont misrepresent
yourself.
12. Be aware of your body language- encouraging non
verbal cues. a smile a nod.
13. End convos gracefully- after speaking with someone
for awhile a moment of silence maycue that its time to
say goodbye. 3 step process is here. Thank yous if
applicable, make an excuse for a second meeting, shake
hands before walking away, with a nice to meet you
added to the end.
14. Take a break- dont overtire yourself.
15. Watch your drink intake(alchol)
16. Thank the hosts. (write a handwritten note later if
applicable)
Post Party
17. Self analysis of the event.
18. Follow up on your new contact
19. Cyber connect. Add on your social media sites.
20. Nurture the relationship. coffee maybe lunch
sometime
NEVER BLOW YOUR CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT YOUR ART.
1. Be grateful of the oppurtunity to share your work.
2. Acknowledge that questions are valid.
3. ask open ended questions in return
4. Listen
[Link] analysis
When people ask about work time on a piece. something
like this should be given
Im glad you asked... This piece right
here.... There were several stages including research,
sketches etc... I looked into certain technigues....so
about....
HOW TO AVOID ANXIETY OF DEADLINES
[Link] take it to your bed
[Link] Blow Shit Off
[Link] make yourself sick
4. Dont go and lie.
[Link] go and show off.
[Link] go wasted
[Link] go and make excuses or blame others
INSTEAD>>>
[Link] to work
[Link] for the meeting
[Link] how you want to present your current
situation
4. PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD.
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