Having shows and putting together documentation is critical to
being a career artist. In many ways, this in its self an art, the business of promoting yourself. Some student use portfolios to get into colleges. The professional artist on the other hand uses a portfolio
to advance their career and earn an income. Both the student and the career artist need a to know how to do this. The artist first begins by organizing the event.
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¥ Exhibition Dates: Begin/ End/
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¥ Reception Date: |
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¥ Title of Show: |
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¥ Invitation information due date: |
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¥ Invitation: Printers delivery date: |
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¥ Invitation mailing date: |
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¥ Personal mailing list |
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¥ Gallery mailing list |
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¥ Resume |
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¥ Artist Statement |
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¥ Art work inventory |
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¥ Gallery Set-up Date: ready to install artwork |
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¥ Set-up maintenance time: |
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¥ Take out nails, patch holes |
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¥ Sand wall patches |
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¥ Spot paint |
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¥ Sweep |
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¥ Mop |
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¥ Arrange art work on floor |
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¥ Mount & place artwork |
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¥ Label work |
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¥ Photograph work |
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Solo Show: Areas of study
1. Professional Practices 2. Selecting a gallery 3. Preparing a space or space requirements 4. Advertising, cards and mailing lists
5. Artwork selection arrangements 6. Documentation 7. Sales and follow-up 8. Portfolios and Finding an agent
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