EPISODE · Nov 8, 2022 · 23 MIN
026 How and Why to Enter Art Prizes and Playing the Long Game
from Paint Rest Repeat: Art Business & Artist Marketing with Ros Gervay · host Ros Gervay and Laura Day
In conversation with Laura, Ros unpacks art prizes, why to consider it and what is involved in the entry process. She shares her journey to date and how a single art prize and her finalist position opened up opportunities. Laura shares that art prizes are a chance to learn and grow, reflect, learn who you are as an artist and gain clarity around what you want to communicate to the world through your work. Art prizes provide artists with direction, something to work towards, a goal, something to share on socials, community and they help to add structure to your year. There is more to art prizes than winning. Ros and Laura chat about the mindset element of the art prize entry process and share how common it is to feel rejection and disappointment when unsuccessful in an art prize application. We suggest that you listen to Episode 12 where we interview curator Philippa Demase and discuss how curators choose work for prizes. Hint: There is more to it than just you and your work. Laura and Ros suggest that you spend some time researching art prizes and find appropriate matches for your art, reminding you that you are looking for a prize that is a good fit for YOU as an artist. DO NOT CHANGE YOUR ART to suit an art prize. There is so much in this episode so definitely take a listen and get the free download via the link below. We hope that you enjoy the Show! Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show. This episode is sponsored by: Ros’ Art For The Heart Membership for creatives wanting to create regularly and dive deeper into their art journey. For more info, head here: http://www.permissiontopaint.co/afh EPISODE LINKS: Art Prize Guide download: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/how-to-enter-art-prizes FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE! Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/ And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/ For more information about Ros’ membership as well as in-person painting workshops and other offerings please visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ paintings please visit http://www.rosgervaycreative.com Please help us grow our Podcast by leaving us 5 stars on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Here is how! Stay tuned for more episodes being released every two weeks!
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In conversation with Laura, Ros unpacks art prizes, why to consider it and what is involved in the entry process. She shares her journey to date and how a single art prize and her finalist position opened up opportunities. Laura shares that art prizes are a chance to learn and grow, reflect, learn who you are as an artist and gain clarity around what you want to communicate to the world through your work. Art prizes provide artists with direction, something to work towards, a goal, something to share on socials, community and they help to add structure to your year. There is more to art prizes than winning. Ros and Laura chat about the mindset element of the art prize entry process and share how common it is to feel rejection and disappointment when unsuccessful in an art prize application. We suggest that you listen to Episode 12 where we interview curator Philippa Demase and discuss how curators choose work for prizes. Hint: There is more to it than just you and your work. Laura and Ros suggest that you spend some time researching art prizes and find appropriate matches for your art, reminding you that you are looking for a prize that is a good fit for YOU as an artist. DO NOT CHANGE YOUR ART to suit an art prize. There is so much in this episode so definitely take a listen and get the free download via the link below. We hope that you enjoy the Show! Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show. This episode is sponsored by: Ros’ Art For The Heart Membership for creatives wanting to create regularly and dive deeper into their art journey. For more info, head here: http://www.permissiontopaint.co/afh EPISODE LINKS: Art Prize Guide download: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/how-to-enter-art-prizes FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE! Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/ And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/ For more information about Ros’ membership as well as in-person painting workshops and other offerings please visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ paintings please visit http://www.rosgervaycreative.com Please help us grow our Podcast by leaving us 5 stars on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Here is how! Stay tuned for more episodes being released every two weeks!
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