Businessing checklist

WHEN LOOKING FOR PLACES TO EXHIBIT

• be friendly, open, interested in the art already there and their main asset
• look for holes: where could you put your work physically, and what type of work should it be?
• talk about pricing straight away
• remember it's for them, not you. you won't be looking at it every day of the week, 9 to 5

WHEN TALKING PRICES

• don't sell out
• charge for materials used 
• charge 15$ and hour for baby stuff, 25$ an hour for average stuff, 50$ an hour for pro stuff
• write it down so you remember what you agreed on

WHEN CREATING THE ART

• keep the peoples informed (email, tumblr, etc)
• keep tabs on materials used+cost, hours worked
• use good quality stuff
• test everything. twice

WHEN FINISHING THE ART

• varnish if you can 
• 3 coats
• stir, don't mix
• create tent to avoid dust particles floating in
• bubbles... try to get rid of them... somehow...
• ensure the sides are presentable (paint and varnish)

WHEN BRINGING THE ART OVER/ FINISHING THE TRANSACTION

• cover it up properly so it doesn't get damaged or dirty
• ask for a receipt
• leave a stack of business cards
• chat and be friendly

WHEN BEING AN ARTIST

• don't be a snob
• be visible
• always have your business card handy