How to find art shows

- So, how do we find the art shows that you want to do?…Well, let's start with proximity.…Where you live is so important because,…you have opportunities to scout the shows.…So, prepare, by spending a summer,…or if you live in the south, maybe the winter,…and go to your local shows and learn.…And I'm going to talk about…the kind of things you're looking for.…But, the first thing is:…what happens at an art show?…What kind of artists are there?…What do their booths look like?…So, those are just kind of, basics.…Now, once you decide to apply for a show,…if you decide to do a show local,…it means less gas,…no hotels.…

So. It's very important to keep your costs down,…especially as you're learning.…Do not expect your first year or two…to be incredibly profitable.…You need upfront investment,…and you're working on recouping that…before you get to profitability.…In that process, you're getting better and better…at selling, displaying,…really just kind of the whole system.…You just get better every time you do it.…So, think local.…