Mini Bootcamp: Get Your Artwork Exhibited

Name: Mini Bootcamp: Get Your Artwork Exhibited
Rating: 4.7 (45 reviews)

How to find, pursue and create exhibition opportunities for your art

Created byAlix Sloan

Last updated 3/2019

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What you'll learn

This course covers the same material as Part 2 of the "Launching Your Fine Art Career Bootcamp" course.
You will learn how to effectively research and submit to appropriate art galleries and exhibition opportunities.
You will learn the etiquette of approaching galleries and submitting your work.
This course also covers ideas for additional ways to "get your work out there" beyond traditional exhibitions.

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 3m total length

Intro to Instructor & Course4:37
Explore practical strategies to find and pursue art exhibition opportunities, from galleries and open calls to juried shows, with etiquette tips and a downloadable workbook.
Prep Materials & Workbook Download6:26
Download the workbook and complete the prep checklist to prepare your materials for submitting artwork, including a website, resume, bio, and business cards.

Gallery Exhibitions Part 14:05
Identify appropriate galleries, research where artists like you show, visit galleries and fairs, and craft outreach that follows clear do's and don'ts.
Gallery Exhibitions Part 212:33
Follow submission policies exactly, build relationships with galleries, attend openings when possible, and steadily research and submit to multiple galleries while tracking progress to maximize exhibition opportunities.
Curated Exhibitions2:52
Independent curators conceptualize curated exhibitions, inviting artists to participate in group shows with cohesive themes, and help them connect with galleries by attending exhibitions and building relationships.
Section Recap & To Dos0:46
Learn to pursue gallery and curated exhibitions through focused research, proactive submissions, and diligent tracking of opportunities; connect with curators to stay on top of new exhibitions.

Open Calls & Juried Exhibitions10:59
Explore open calls and juried exhibitions at nonprofit spaces, with curator reviews and possible submission fees. Learn to target fits, follow guidelines, and track submissions to grow your resume.
Public Programs1:54
Explore publicly funded programs that offer opportunities for sculpture, murals, and installations in outdoor venues. Sign up for email alerts and refine searches by keywords, medium, and area.
Section Recap & Next Steps1:12
Research and submit to open calls, juried exhibitions, and public programs, avoid overspending on entry fees, track deadlines, and create new works for shows while checking lists monthly for updates.

People & Places3:33
Create your own opportunities by leveraging people and places to get your artwork seen, hang in offices or coffee shops, invite hosts for studio visits, and assess risk with insurance.
Donations & Fundraisers - Yes or No?5:49
decide whether to donate artwork to fundraisers by weighing exposure and opportunities against personal values and control over the work.
Curating or Mounting Your Own Show2:18
curate or mount your own show to create opportunities, build community, expand reach, invite artists, plan with friends, cover costs, arrange space, insurance, and written agreements.
Section Recap & Suggestions0:54
Identify people and places that can help you exhibit your work, explore fundraising and self-curation, and take proactive steps to reach out with proposals or studio visits.

Requirements

At least a basic understanding of art galleries and exhibiting artwork.

Description

This course covers the material in Part 2 of the "Launching Your Art Career Bootcamp" course. If you have already taken the "Launching Your Art Career Bootcamp" course, this course will be repetitive. If you only have questions about exhibiting your work, and have not taken the"Launching Your Art Career Bootcamp" course, this shorter, focused course will be perfect for you. If you have questions about managing, developing and promoting your fine art career, beyond just exhibiting your work, I recommend taking the "Launching Your Art Career Bootcamp" course instead, as it is more comprehensive.

Do you have a studio full of wonderful work and no idea how to get it out into the world? Are you an exhibiting artist looking for additional ideas and ways to get your work seen? Have you been actively pursuing exhibitions but with little success? Are you uncertain how to pursue galleries in this ever-changing climate?

With content from part two of the wildly popular Practical Advice for Artists "Launching Your Art Career Bootcamp," this shorter, more streamlined course focuses specifically on getting your work out in the world where people can see, enjoy and buy it! Whether you're a professional artist with exhibition experience or a talented amateur ready to take the plunge, this course will help you reset the way you think about pursuing exhibition opportunities and arm you with the tools, information, resources and action items to get started right away.

Who this course is for:

Artists who would like to begin exhibiting their artwork at galleries and arts organizations and don't know how.
Exhibiting artists looking for tips to find and access more opportunities to exhibit and sell their work.
Artists who are looking for creative ideas to get their work exposure beyond traditional exhibitions.

Mini Bootcamp: Get Your Artwork Exhibited

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 11min

Galleries & Curated Exhibitions4 lectures • 20min

Open Calls, Juried Shows, Public Programs3 lectures • 14min

Creating Your Own Opportunities4 lectures • 13min

Course Wrap Up1 lecture • 6min

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