tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post5048208162534952097..comments2023-11-22T01:09:46.040-08:00Comments on myartspace>blog: My Art Advice: Should I invest in my career?Brian Skibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03707398699208090454noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-47903065271136195622008-08-10T12:03:00.000-07:002008-08-10T12:03:00.000-07:00You make some great points Brian, and thanks for t...You make some great points Brian, and thanks for taking the time to tackle this issue. The only paper trail I'm leaving are from the flyers to these shows. But I appreciate the heads up for the future. Take care.Scott Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361969373510079236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-17655632278139418952008-08-09T23:44:00.000-07:002008-08-09T23:44:00.000-07:00Hi Scott, if you wait to create your dream portfol...Hi Scott, if you wait to create your dream portfolio you may end up missing out on opportunities. Also, it is better to exhibit where you can--if it is a legit space-- than to wait for something that may never come.<BR/><BR/>I don’t know your geographic location, but it is always good to exhibit with non-profit art organizations and colleges in your area if they have exhibits featuring local Balhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-9316632063629223042008-08-09T21:50:00.000-07:002008-08-09T21:50:00.000-07:00Very good article indeed, and the vanity publicati...Very good article indeed, and the vanity publications portion is a subject every artist should be aware of. But it brought up a question. You mention you might be included with other artists you don't want to be associated with(in the publication), because it might interfere with your image. Well, I just started showing art in group shows just to get exposure, but 95% of the other artists' work Scott Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361969373510079236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-14250160152593754712008-08-09T21:33:00.000-07:002008-08-09T21:33:00.000-07:00Solid thanks Brian. TedSolid thanks Brian. TedTed Stanugahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839891896113619368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-60553744665969329102008-08-09T14:42:00.000-07:002008-08-09T14:42:00.000-07:00Opening a gallery is hard even if the only work sh...Opening a gallery is hard even if the only work shown is your own. Coop galleries can be nice but they rarely function well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-25167736761502617782008-08-09T11:44:00.000-07:002008-08-09T11:44:00.000-07:00Good advice. I think you kinda need to have a mark...Good advice. I think you kinda need to have a market already if you plan on investing money in growing that market. If this person is just another run of the mill Sunday artist it would just be a waste of money. Good tip on vanity catalogs and magazines. They can ruin your name fast in some circles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com