Tips on Making it As an Artist Or Actor in This Competitive World

The terms struggling artist and starving actor have been around for years and with good reason. Not many artistic people make it into the big time where they can actually make a living off of their craft whether it is making horse pendant and equestrian jewelry or becoming a movie star or Broadway actor. Most young adults are told to follow their passion and they will be successful in this world but there is a right way and a wrong way to go about following your particular passion. More artists fail than succeed in this industry and this article will describe why and how you can be successful as an artist. Today more than ever with the struggling economy it is important to market yourself in the best way possible whether it is your paintings you're selling or your magnificent presence you have on stage.

The first step you need to do is trying to get noticed for your artwork or your acting skills is to meet as many people in that industry as possible. Join artistic networking groups and always have a sample of your work available for viewing. This could be a photo of your artwork or a DVD of clips of your acting. Have all of your contact information on these items as well so the people you give it to know how to get in touch with you. As in any business, the more contacts you have and create, the better your chances for success are. Another idea is to go to where the successful artists and actors go. Find out where the Broadway actors go after a show for coffee or what charity events and gallery viewings are attended by the most successful artists. This too is another great way to market your work. Remember that you are your own best salesperson and if you do it aggressively while still being likable your chances are great of making an impact on someone.

It just takes one person to maybe take a chance on you and you are on the way to success. Another great idea for an artist is to go around to high end shops and boutiques and galleries that sell a variety of artists work and see if they would be interested in carrying your jewelry or sculptures. Offer them a favorable percentage of the sale. That investment could pay off for you in the future. For the actor sign up for workshops and classes to always improve your craft. Quite often the instructors of these classes have great pull at the area theaters and in the entertainment field and will see your talent and your will to improve. For the actor, getting the best agent to represent you is a huge factor in your success. The bigger the name the better it will be worth your investment in the long run.

All of these ideas should help the artist get their foot in the door and hopefully become the biggest jewelry designer, painter or actor that they can be!
Author: Chuck R Stewart