The Checklist You Need for Every Art Show

By the end of March, many of us at the Thrive Together Network are working on our solo and group art shows that are happening in May 2023 for the Taking Up Space Initiative. To support this amazing work we have recorded 2 other episodes all about putting on your own art show:  Episode #23, How to Put on Your Own Art Show in 5 months and Episode #29, How to Get People To Come to Your Art Show. Today, in Episode #31 of the Thriving Artist Podcast, The Checklist You Need for Every Art Show, Jamie tackles the final details you need to do to get ready for your opening once the work is on the walls. Jamie’s Checklist You Need for Every Art Show Is: Plan for Future You: One of our favorite ways of self-care is caring for a future version of yourself. Earlier in the week try to plan ahead as much as you can for "You on Exhibition Night". This could mean picking out an outfit in advance, finding a babysitter, or tackling meal plans ahead of time. Prepare for Conversations: Try practicing your responses to the comments you may receive on the night of the exhibition. It will greatly help with those butterflies and insecurities that could rise up in the moment! Work on being able to confidently describe your show in 2 or 3 sentences.  Pick an Exhibition Event Mantra:  We easily let nerves, insecurities or persistent perfectionism get in the way from remaining present and confident in our accomplishments. Choose a mantra to help you stay grounded on the night of the event. Examples are: “My work is worthy of this exhibition.” or “I belong here.” We can’t wait to see the exhibitions our community puts together for the Taking Up Space Initiative in 2023, and as always we are here for you, cheering you on and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join us at www.thrivetogethernetwork.com