Friday, November 24, 2017

Why Every Beginning Artist Should Participate In An Online Art Competition

By Sarah Russell


For many beginning artists, getting a solid following fast often proves to be a challenge. With most galleries not willing to bet on fresh talent, many newcomers often find themselves with limited options. One little known fact, however, is that a simple online art competition can do a lot to propel a newcomer to success, beginning with exposure and monetary reward.

An important point to note is that there are billions of people who prowl the internet on a daily basis. Most of them are not after anything specific. On the contrary, they are open to checking out all the interesting stuff they come across online. Displaying your artwork in an internet tournament in a way connects you to the billion man fan base the web has to offer.

As your visibility gets built by the internet, you may start getting offers from dealers, buyers and art representatives. Web based tournaments also get a lot of attention from critics and bloggers. These are the people who can really make your name known. As the web chatter surrounding your work starts to increase, other sites will pick up your artwork and advertise it for free, thereby turning you into a brand.

One key thing that lots of artists struggle to get is credibility. Fortunately, your credibility should grow once your following starts to increase. When you become credible, prestigious shows will have no problem showcasing your work.

Most prestigious galleries only limit acceptance to artists who are at the top of their game. To get noticed, begin by looking for a good competition that accepts submissions by all types of artists then make an early enrollment. Be keen when reading and implementing the submission instructions you get. If you follow every instruction as stipulated, you will come off as a professional.

While many internet exhibitions have lots of prizes for winning teams, monetary gain should not be your motivating factor. What you should focus on as a beginner is getting a platform to showcase what you can do to a global audience. Just consider the first few competitions that you enter as stepping stones to your career.

At times, jurors and critics judge artwork harshly. In this case, try to build on your criticism so that you can improve on your weak areas. Ensure you compare your pieces with what other participants have done. If you maintain objectivity throughout the process, you will certainly achieve your goals.

Most competitions are driven by deadlines. This is good as it helps instill a sense of discipline. You benefit by learning how to order for frames and shoot photos within the stipulated time while updating your portfolio. It is your discipline that will enable you to complete projects even when on the verge of giving up.

Finally, the feeling of winning will certainly uplift your moods. Once you win, you will feel more confident and enroll for other competitions. There are several open web competitions held all through the year. When choosing what to participate in, avoid competitions that have many negative reviews.




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