look into the art calender self portrait contest.

look into art boards. art storage systems.

large self portrait on that door at home.

look into linkedin.com

20 Steps to improving your Networking at Shows, Parties

and other social media.

Party

1. Find out who is coming.-Who, or what type of people.

2. Know your agenda- find good pathways, good advice,

experts in various fields. listen intently. get resources,
tips. hopefully oppurtunities will arise. make a give list,
and a get list.

3. Prepare for the question."What do you do"- be able to

ralk about your work in 2-3 sentences and in a way that
sparks a conversation.

4. Pack your bag.- bring business cards, event postcards,

notebook (or daily planner) pen(s) use the notebook to
write down leads, ideas, other information your given.
Lets people know you value their help.

5. Dress appropriately!!-

6. Plan your time.- in 1 hour. You can talk with 6-12

people averaging about 5 to 10 minutes with each
person.

7. Ask for introductions.- once youve meet a few people,

ask them to introduce you to people they think would be
a good fit for you to meet.

8. Repeat the name plus handshake trick- when you meet

someone ask their name, and when you go to shake their
hand repeat it. Signals that you consider them an
important contact. say your name proud, clearly and
distinctly.

9. Have a convo- make the convo about them. and listen.

10. Stay positive.- focus on the positives of your work.

11.Be genuine- trust is a key element to a mutually

benificial networking relationship. dont misrepresent
yourself.

12. Be aware of your body language- encouraging non

verbal cues. a smile a nod.

13. End convos gracefully- after speaking with someone

for awhile a moment of silence maycue that its time to
say goodbye. 3 step process is here. Thank yous if
applicable, make an excuse for a second meeting, shake
hands before walking away, with a nice to meet you
added to the end.

14. Take a break- dont overtire yourself.

15. Watch your drink intake(alchol)

16. Thank the hosts. (write a handwritten note later if

applicable)

Post Party
17. Self analysis of the event.
18. Follow up on your new contact
19. Cyber connect. Add on your social media sites.
20. Nurture the relationship. coffee maybe lunch
sometime

NEVER BLOW YOUR CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT YOUR ART.

1. Be grateful of the oppurtunity to share your work.

2. Acknowledge that questions are valid.
3. ask open ended questions in return
4. Listen
5.Self analysis
When people ask about work time on a piece. something
like this should be given
Im glad you asked... This piece right
here.... There were several stages including research,
sketches etc... I looked into certain technigues....so
about....

HOW TO AVOID ANXIETY OF DEADLINES

1.Dont take it to your bed

2.Dont Blow Shit Off
3.Dont make yourself sick
4. Dont go and lie.
5.Dont go and show off.
6.Dont go wasted
7.Dont go and make excuses or blame others
INSTEAD>>>
1.Get to work
2.Plan for the meeting
3.Calculate how you want to present your current
situation
4. PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD.
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