The upcoming video series will explore how to look and how to approach locations for exhibition opportunities. It will include what to consider when securing and committing an exhibition. I have a question that you must probably think of museums and galleries when you hear the word exhibition. In an interview unmarry Batman, the director of the dodo birds photography Foundation, said that good images can be found everywhere, not only on museum or gallery walls, and I believe this. In fact, you will be quite amazed to know that a lot of people around you outside galleries, like and actively support art in some way. One of these ways is to allow artists to exhibit in venues they own.
If you observe well around you, you most probably have come across locations where there are rotating exhibitions. This can be cafe's Medical Doctors practice lawyers and lotteries, banks, hospitals and clinics, artists, associations, and of course smaller sized galleries. Your aim will be to connect with these locations in your own community. In the process of getting your work noticed. One advice I can give is that to start local meaning in a certain parameter around where you live. To find these places.
Usually an internet search using your favorite search engine will yield some results. Try these keywords, exhibition and add the name of your town or any search which also means opening and the name of your town, opening the exemption and the name of your town. also pay attention around you when traveling. Do not hesitate to connect directly with venue owners and ask about exhibitions possibilities. Lastly, ask for help around you. Talk to family members and friends, ask them between formula of any venue they have visited and where they have seen rotating exhibitions.
To get in touch with these venues, you can go in person, call or even send an email. My preference and recommendation how to have a face to face conversation with the responsible person for organizing exhibitions. This responsible person is often the owner of the location but could also be a manager or marketing manager. Express your interest to exhibit at their location and also what the facilities for you are. Of course, the decision is not in your heads, you can increase your chances of getting a yes by being prepared. When meeting with the decider or manager, it is imperative to have your printed portfolio.
Business Cards also are going to be ready to expand your choices and your like material etc. My experience shows that having a story behind each of our pieces is going to make the conversation more interesting. One additional tool is that you can use your network and recommendations to help you. What I mean is that you may know fellow artists who have exhibited dinner occasion and can eventually recommend you for an exhibition. If you are aiming high for your first show, you may want to consider a location that runs an opening ceremony or private view for the exhibition. The opening, also known as Venice, is a preview of the art exhibition only with invited guests In fact, I definitely recommend going for this option for your first show.
And as well, every time you have the chance to do so, the aim is to get guests who are going to be a deal through and you being able to connect with this audience directly.