Saturday, January 20, 2018

Pointers For Entering Art Contests

By Kenneth Bennett


The following set of tips is geared towards helping creative professionals to make the most of competition opportunities. In fact art contests can be a great way to get exposure to a large audience and to sell work. Having some practical knowledge on your side is key to having a good experience when it comes to competitions.

The foremost thought when entering contests should always be protecting your safety and choosing high quality opportunities. Sadly some competitors disregard these important rules but the are essential to a satisfactory outcome. That means you have to vet all contest providers and sponsors as well as your sources of information to be sure they are reputable, accurate and safe.

On that note there are some important things to keep in mind. Make sure to fully check out contest sponsors as well as guidelines and entry fees. Unfortunately there are some that charge excessive fees, taking advantage of applicants in the process. This is why you must be vigilante to ensure that the opportunity is totally safe and appropriate for your needs.

To help in this area thankfully there are many reference guides available to help artists in making career decisions. For example you may find options available in libraries and book stores. These reference guide may also be found on the internet for free.

Read on to learn a bit more about some of the means for learning more about competitions no matter what medium you tend to work in. This is only a sample as there are literally thousands of new contests each year. Read on to get some suggestions for where to find listings.

For example you can find a wide range of artist newsletters that aim at providing career advice and resources. These may be released monthly and often provide a great range of listings for opportunities and competitions. These are a popular vehicle for learning about upcoming projects involving artists.

It is also a great idea to learn more about the extensive range of online resources that are currently available. For example there are some blogs that are aimed at helping those working in the creative industries. Those that are focused on art often include listings for opportunities and contests hosted by a wide range of sponsors around the world.

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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