Tag: self-promotion for artists

So here’s the thing: starting an art career as a woman comes with a whole manual of unspoken rules that no one bothers to hand you. Professors might talk about composition and critiques, but they rarely cover what to do when a gallery offers you “exposure” instead of a paycheck, or when you realise your male peers are charging double for work that’s the same size as yours. It’s not that women artists aren’t talented or driven; it’s that the system comes with invisible speed bumps you only notice once you’ve…

Your Portfolio Just Got a Digital Upgrade Once upon a time, an artist’s portfolio was a heavy binder, tucked under one arm and brimming with carefully mounted pieces. You’d hand it over with both hope and hesitation, wondering if anyone would truly see your work. Fast-forward to today, and things look wildly different. Your art can travel across continents in seconds, land in inboxes, DMs, and gallery submission forms, all thanks to technology. Tech hasn’t just made portfolio-building easier. It has completely rewritten the rules. From interactive websites to mobile-optimized galleries…