Because of the Island Arts Magazine I get out and about quite a bit. I talk to many artists, I go to a many art shows and art venues and visit artists studios. What I am finding is that most artists have a strong spirit and will do what it takes to make a living doing what they love.
Some are opening art galleries while others have opened coffee shops with art for sale. Some are making DVDs and marketing their work that way and giving up the conventional gallery exhibitions. Others are organizing workshops - while some are getting out of organizing workshops and spending more time painting and marketing their own art.
Whatever it takes. Try different tactics and see what works. Somethings may only work for a short time. That's O.K. You have to know when it is time to move on and try another avenue.
Some artists are marketing their works out of province and others even go out of country with great success.
I find it very interesting and I love hearing about the new directions. One things remains true - that is the love of art and the creative process.
We do whatever it takes in order to keep our passion alive!
Till Next Time ...
From the Prairies, to the West Coast and Beyond...
Susan
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