lundi 22 janvier 2018

Art Contests Guidance And Tips

By Kenneth Bennett


This guide is aimed at helping artists and creative professionals who are interested in entering competitions to gain more exposure for their work and perhaps even a monetary prize. To follow are some top tips for entering art contests no matter what your medium. Whether you produce painting, sculpture, mixed media or digital art there are art contests available to suit your work.

The most important consideration when searching for contests to enter is safety and quality. All too often contestants neglect to fully check out opportunities. However it is an essential tip if you want to find the best choice for you that is both reputable and safe.

On a similar note choosing a contest that is appropriate to your work is also important. Otherwise you could be wasting your time. There are some key pointers to keep in the forefront of your mind. Look closely at sponsors, competitions, entry fees and rule. Sadly there are some irresponsible sponsors which charge fees that are unfair or excessive. This is all the more reason to take steps to protect yourself.

To assist with this process it is great knowing that you can find multiple resources available both in print and on the internet. For instance many libraries and book shops have guides for artists which are aimed at providing concrete advice about managing careers, entering competitions and much more. Some of these guide books are also available in online formats.

Read on to learn a bit more about where you can source information on competitions for painting, sculpture and other art forms. This is only a partial sample as there are thousands of potential art competitions taking place each year. However getting a deeper understanding of the options is a good place to start.

There are a number of popular artist focused newsletters and publications which typically come out on a monthly basis. These are aimed at providing practical information and advice to help artists in their careers. These are a common means of finding out about opportunities include contests for painters, sculptors and other types of artists.

It can also be a good idea to get to know the full range of online resources for artists as these often provide a wide range of listings. For instance there are many popular blogs that focus in particular on the topic of art and making money as an artist. These often have notice board sections which are an opportunities for companies and organizations to list details of upcoming competitions.

A final note pertains to entry of these types of competitions. A few practical tips can help you to make the best impression on judges and juries. Be sure to read entry rules a few times to be aware of the requirements and eligibility. Not following the rules of entry is one reason that many competitors are eliminated straight away. Secondly do your best to submit high quality images of your work as these are the only means for the judges to reflect on your work. For further tips on this topic there are a host of magazines aimed at artists which provide practical guides.




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