Self-Promotion for the Artist Course ‘ Self-Promotion For The Artist’ is a course designed for artists of all descriptions, whether painters, photographers, illustrators or sculptors, who are ready to take determined steps towards building a successful, fulfilling career in their chosen field. The course, written by a successful self-promoting Artist, would be useful for new & emerging artists such as newly graduated students as well as hobbyists & recreational artists ready to move towards becoming professional or semi-professional artists. You will be guided through many of the situations that you will experience as a self-promoting artist, including networking, art fairs & organising self-financed exhibitions. You will receive advice on producing the marketing materials you will need, how to approach the internet & how to supplement your career with additional earning opportunities. At the end of the course you should have compiled most of the documents & materials you will need to begin your career as a self-promoting artist as well as developing a positive outlook & an increased level of self-awareness. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to: Demonstrate an awareness of the national art industry & the opportunities available to you Develop a more detailed knowledge of the local industry & the opportunities available to you Develop an awareness of your own practices, motivations & career expectations Prepare materials required for your promotional activities Be able to identify opportunities & develop strategies to utilise those opportunities Express yourself in writing for a variety of different professional audiences Reflectively evaluate your own development & career planning processes