\n
![](\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/608b08ae5584aa7de5b726d5\/1724279522036-VBDEXDKSGT1NYJ92G4T1\/Bye+Bye%2C+Summer.+Hello%2C+Art+Season%21.png?format=1500w\")
<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Summer is coming to a close. In fact, the kids may be back to school already where you live! I\u2019ve always loved this time of year, even though it\u2019s been years since I went \u201cback to school\u201d in the fall. This time of year is just about as powerful as the start of the year in January! Everything seems to grind to a halt in the summer, or at least go at a slower pace. All of a sudden, things heat up quickly!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re an art lover or art collector, you may have noticed a bit of a quieter period in your local galleries this summer. Galleries use the slower summer season to try out new artists, since there is less risk. However, you\u2019ll definitely see a push for some compelling and competitive shows during the fall! If you\u2019re looking to collect a new artwork, it\u2019s a great time to get in touch with local gallerists and artists<\/span><\/a> to let them know and ask them to keep you in the loop.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re an artist like me, you may have seen that the open calls for art dropped off a bit for the summer. Well, now\u2019s the time to check in with your local guild and local galleries, and head over to your favorite open call website<\/span><\/a>, because there are tons of exciting opportunities being announced! This is the time to check your inventory and identify what opportunities best align with your art, your goals, and your circumstances. And then get your ducks in a row to submit your applications! Check your artist statement and bio<\/span><\/a>\u2014do they need a quick refresh? Has your work been photographed?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This might also be the time to create a direct sales strategy to sell a series directly from your website before the end of the 3rd quarter. It takes some planning to do this, and now\u2019s the time to get started! You\u2019ll need a series of work (it can be as small as five paintings), a method to sell them (most importantly, a method of accepting payment securely), and a publicity plan. If you have a newsletter, this would be the perfect way to build excitement and provide early access, so your subscribers get the first opportunity to buy your work. Next, you need to spread the word using social media and any other method you can think of. Don\u2019t forget to think through the details of things like shipping costs and materials.<\/p>\nArtists, Get Ready!<\/h2>\n
You Can Follow My Lead<\/h2>\n