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How to Achieve Success in Art

The elements of success in art.

Difficulty Level: hard      Time Required: N/A

Here's How:
  1. Decide exactly what type art you do.
  2. Evaluate your work honestly. Is it good enough? Is there a demand for this type work?
  3. Decide where it fits the best. Galleries, festivals, Internet?
  4. Reconcile your idea of art and your idea of business. You can't make a living at art without understanding that it is a business.
  5. Evaluate the law of supply and demand. Who will buy it? Where are they? Can you create a demand where none exists?
  6. Make as many contacts as you can. The more people who know you, the more likely you will sell your work.
  7. Contact as many people as you can who are in a position to promote your work. Agents, curators, dealers.
  8. Create an effective portfolio.
  9. Promote your work every where you can.
  10. Don't be bashful! Art is a business where the "squeaky wheel gets the grease".
  11. Learn as much as you can about business in general and the art business in particular.
  12. If you are sure of yourself and your work, market it with that attitude.
  13. Keep good records!
  14. Don't undersell yourself.
  15. Don't let customer negotiate you out of your profit.

 Tips:
  1. You can't get what you want, until you know what you want.
  2. Promote your work all the time everywhere.
  3. Don't be afraid to say how good you are.

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