I've talked about entering open calls and managing rejection in episode 6.  In this episode, I talk about going to exhibition openings. 

When you get a yes, when your artwork, painting or sculpture is accepted, you have to celebrate because they're so rare, those yeses...If at all possible, you have to try and go to that opening night.

Opening nights are a way of meeting other artists. I believe you have to get outside of your studio and try and connect with the art world in some way, no matter how scary it is. I'm an introvert and shy but I'm motivated to meet other artists.

In this episode, I share:

• Going to my first opening night when I knew no one. 
• Time and days challenging for parents
• Why it's worth it
• Opening nights are an opportunity
• My strategies for opening nights as an introvert
• Why I go early
• The advantages and disadvantages of going solo or with someone. 
• How I approach total strangers
• Using the opportunity to document
• Seeing your work hung with others
• Be generous and share other artists on Instagram
• Talking to the curator
• Making connections with other artists
• Making connections leads to other opportunities
• Document your work in exhibition setting, at the opening and at a later date when it's quiet. 

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