Mark Lombardi
George W. Bush, Harken Energy, and Jackson Stephens, c. 1979–90 (fifth version), 1999
Graphite on paper
24⅛ × 48¼ inches
Why?
How to you make connections without feeling smarmy? Is networking actually necessary as an artist? What is gauche when it comes to networking as an artist?
Required
EP 14: Five Ways to Give Up Networking Forever, Art Problems
“In this episode, I talk about five ways artists can give up networking while building a larger network than ever. Sound too good to be true? It probably is, but you'll never know unless you tune in.”
EP 29: Every Networking Tip You Need for the Fall Art Season, Art Problems
“The start of the fall season is upon us! And with all fall events, so too comes feelings of excitement, mixed with overwhelm and sometimes even dread. You might be asking yourself questions like, ‘How do I get my art seen when there is so little press to cover the five million shows now open across the country?’ ‘How do I network at openings and fairs when no one wants to see my work unless I am the exhibiting artist?’ ‘How do I attend these events without bankrupting myself in the process?’ In this episode, I provide answers.”
Response Questions
Select one question below to which you will respond. Remember to cite specific instances from the text to support your views.
- What most surprised you in this reading set and why?
- Which principles do you see are being the most pertinent to your practice and why?