Tag: how to get exhibitions

Have you ever wondered, “When do they actually decide who gets in?” You submit your work, wait a few weeks, then a few more, checking your inbox like it’s part of your daily routine. Most artists don’t realize curators are running on a completely different clock ,  one that rarely matches your creative rhythm. The exhibition world moves like an academic calendar, but no one hands you the syllabus. Some curators plan a full year ahead, while others work in short, intense bursts tied to funding cycles or venue availability. By…

If you’ve ever tried explaining your art practice in an email and felt it came out all wrong, you already know why a press kit matters. It’s not about being fancy or looking “professional,” it’s about helping people understand your work without making them dig for it. A good press kit isn’t something you make once you’re established, it’s something that helps you get established. It’s what makes it easier for curators, editors, or collaborators to say yes because they can actually see who you are, what you make, and where…