This chapter mainly stresses the importance of presenting yourself and your work well. The one thing that I realized as I read the chapter is that you must document everything you do. You should know all the work you have completed as well as the dates and exhibitions for the work you have presented previously. I also realized that the best way to write your bio is to start with a blank chart and filling it in with all your information, working backwards in time. The reading also had some good tips for keeping track of your work that you have submitted. The author mentions the importance of having an extra self-addressed stamped envelope inside of the one you send so that the gallery can send you back your work easily. Otherwise, you won’t be sure if they reviewed your work or whether or not they have made any decisions about it. The author also goes over a lot of basics which most photographers and possibly artist know about. One of the things she mentions is the importance of DPI/PPI when printing and also the fast changing electronic equipment. She stresses the importance of purchasing high quality camera equipment and the fact that you will find yourself keeping up with all the changes and improvements. The one recommendation that I don’t think is important is having a professional photograph your work to put on a CD or even on the internet is some instances where it would work best to do so.
Below is a link with ways to approach an art gallery with your work.
How to Approach a Gallery
Great - thanks.
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