Networking can be difficult for artists because many of us are introverted and we don’t really like promoting ourselves. We’re awkward at it. We don’t like being a tall poppy, we don’t blow our own horn, and we believe that our art should speak for itself. But the reality is – we’re fascinating and interesting, our art is special and what we do is unique. People are curious about us and our work.
Networking is your opportunity to share your passion and process as well as your challenges. Don’t think about networking as ‘sales’ or ‘advertising’. We’re not good at it. But what we are good at is having conversations about our process and our art.
