NETWORKING Tips for Artists
Learn how to network with professionals in the visual arts field. Explained are concrete actions you can take to connect with arts professionals, some of which seem simple and obvious, but which quite often are not. Discussion with RISD Adjunct Professor Clara Lieu and Art Prof Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch
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00:00 Opening
00:28 Why networking is important
02:00 How to deal with unpredictability
03:27 Networking with galleries
#1: Be polite
04:29 Saying thanks
05:30 Rude etiquette
#2: Never begin with an ask
06:35 Genuine connections matter m
08:08 How to ask politely
09:18 Do research
13:02 Life in the gallery business
#3 Attending events
16:37 Being demanding is a turn-off
17:12 Face to face interactions
20:28 Instagram interactions
24:27 Attending events
#4 Be genuine
26:42 Using people for the wrong reasons
28:34 Picking the right platform
5 Follow up
29:52 Showing that you care
31:28 Send emails & follow up
33:54 Be patient
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Clara Lieu was an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007-2020. Her artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more. Lieu received an artist fellowship from the MA Cultural Council, has written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the NAEA conference, and in Vancouver & China. She has been profiled in Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, & WBUR.
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