{"id":3873,"date":"2015-10-24T18:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T22:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2016-01-06T09:41:19","modified_gmt":"2016-01-06T14:41:19","slug":"the-business-venture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/the-business-venture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Business Venture"},"content":{"rendered":"

The entrepreneur proved beyond successful.
\nNews spread about the amazing product, it\u2019s applications, and the company\u2019s consistent quality service.
\nIt had been years in development.
\n\"DSC03544\"<\/a>new Larch trees- 8×10 oil study<\/p>\n

Product creations were born from passion. <\/p>\n

The entrepreneur had established relationships with vendors, sourcing quality supplies and scouted perfect locations.
\nThe entrepreneur visited similar businesses thru the community and when traveling, painstakingly taking notes of what features did or did not work in these locales.
\nMarketing was developed strategically. Demographics were studied.
\nThe entrepreneur engaged and invested in the community, supported charitable events, diversified projects for larger scaled clients, expanding the brand.<\/p>\n

Community\u2019s far & wide embraced the product applauding the entrepreneur\u2019s efforts.
\n\"DSC03602\"<\/a> New Farm 11×14 oil<\/p>\n

Now, please reread the story, switching the word entrepreneur with artist. <\/p>\n

Artists are rarely viewed in this light, even the artists themselves may not.
\nWhy?<\/p>\n

Some artists say it\u2019s how we are portrayed in society \u201cwe have been dealt our role\u201d powerless to change perception of art as a credible business creating a uniquely beneficial \u2018product\u2019. <\/p>\n

Overwhelming scientific evidence continues to promote benefits of art in our spaces. If anything, this should be the time art is flourishing.
\nWhat else could be so unique that it benefits business, health, relationships, nourishes spirit, promotes healing, preserves & celebrates culture?<\/p>\n

Artists complain success is driven by dealers, \u201cwe are their puppets\u201d, they write.
\nOthers complain a saturated market prohibits success, those reputable dealers have no space in their roster for new artists.
\nWithout representation, they are prohibited from having a successful career, they say.<\/p>\n

I believe we aren\u2019t powerless any less than we are accountable to contributing to our success.
\nHow?<\/p>\n

First, look at your work. As they say ‘the buck stops here’.
\nBe your own worst critic. Consult pro\u2019s opinions. Request honesty. Dedicate yourself to continually evolving your work.
\nSpend as much time on the business side of your art, as creating.
\n(like in the beginning of this post).
\nBuild relationships.
\nIf you are represented by a gallery, continue to spend a portion of your week on the business side. Communicate with your dealer, become a collaborator.<\/p>\n

I have never felt like a puppet. I have great collectors\/ dealers who believe in the art and work very hard to promote art in their communities.
\nThey, in turn, know I will show up for openings, meet deadlines, help with advertising, work with specific client needs, direct clients to their venue, volunteer at exhibits and even on occasion, make fudge.
\n~
\nNote: When we are creatively fluid, science proves the more logical part of our brain shuts off when creating. A little valve closes up, freeing up space for imagination, for, according to Scientific American \u201cgenius\u201d.
\nIt’s the magic component to creating, but not so helpful for business.
\nBalance is key.
\nMaintain a schedule for creating, another for business. Keep your office separate from studio.
\n Be creator, agent, PR & demographic specialist, shipping & logistics handler, marketing & accounts department, etc.
\n Learning to wear so many hats isn\u2019t always fun, but it trumps the feeling of powerlessness every day.
\n~
\nRobert Genn to an artist \u201cYou are an entrepreneur, you figure it out.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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