Notes made during the talk by artist, curator, teacher, writer and consultant Rosalind David

• Managed and curated CORE gallery in Deptford
• Zeitgeist Arts Projects- ZAP- artist run organisation co-founded and ran with Annabell Tilley
• “What They Didn’t Teach You at Art School”- her book
• what other values do you have? “Making it” looks different to everyone
• getting opportunities- meeting people, building contacts, keeping in contact, promotion, research, seizing opportunities, building a good reputation, being polite and memorable, being organised and professional, networking
• design the art and career YOU want
• engage in the process- i.e. exhibitions
• be aware of the different kinds of art spaces/organisations and figure out which work best for you
• apply for opportunities- competitions, open calls, DIY gallery proposals, art fairs, festivals, site specific projects, commissions, awards, ect
• get used to rejection but don’t let it get you down
• don’t be passive- pursue things!
• Why have an exhibition?
  – to get feedback
  – meeting people
  – to see your work in a new context
  – working with new people
  – socialising/networking
  – learn from others
  – professional reputation
  – sell work
• email- write a personal intro (show you have researched them) before inviting them to your event go to theirs- build a real connection
• Ways to make money:
  – commissions
  – funding
  – scholarships/grants
  – awards
  – residencies
  – exhibition fees (rare)
  – other art jobs
• Oli Epp- residencies- PLOP residency
• Selling your work:
  – be realistic
  – be present
  – be prepared to talk about your work
  – price it right
• Virginia Verran
• check contracts and be careful- get legal advice (Art Quest offers an hour free)
• Arts Council funding- “Develop Your Creative Practice”
• artist statements- find 3 powerful words to describe your work, be creative with language, make it engaging, what and why, spellcheck, get someone to proof read, update it regularly, read it out loud
• Shape Shifters Exhibition- 2nd May
• writing about your work- who, what, why, why here, when
• applying for things- possibilities, timing, dates, assistance, ability to engage, support, workshops, talks, collaboration, community, value, networks, organisation, communication
• UKYA- for 18-30 year olds
• website, business cards, press release, newspapers, social media, research people to invite, peers, re-introduce yourself, be realistic, spend time on things
• Art Quest- careers and employability newsletter – sign up!!

This talk was really engaging and full of useful information for the future- as you can see I made a lot of notes!