Creative minded people tend to think in big goal perspectives. We want to make something grand and have it appreciated by many. Sure, we’re happy with every little “yay”, but we’re artists because we want to share something that is inside of us…with the outside world.
To do this, however, sometimes we need to make ourselves accept small as a success. If a goal is to be a famous artist with fabulous pieces in a well known gallery, we might need to start with delightful little works of art in the local coffee shop. The key is to start.
Some places to consider when trying to find ways to show art:
- Coffee shops and Cafes
- Furniture stores
- Co-op galleries
- Specialty gift shops
- Church and community sales
- Donate work to charity and fund raising events you support
- Enter contests – not only for the exposure but for the experience
There are so many smaller arenas you can start with to help build your portfolio of exhibiting locations. Don’t focus only on the high end art gallery as your only venue for displaying your art. Allow yourself to share your art with the “common folk” on “common ground”. You never know where your next big collector is going to see your work. Give them that opportunity to find you.
