Art, in large part, is about network. One door opens the next which opens the next, and so on. Sometimes what seems like a modest opportunity can turn into the first step on a much larger journey. Exhibiting your work is the very best way to create new opportunity for yourself. Praxis student Gregory found this out not long ago and its a lesson that is continuing to pay dividends. In his own words:<\/p>\n
“Hello Brainard Carey and other amazing Praxis people, I just wanted to say thank you for the video on approaching Nonprofit Organizations. At the beginning of the year, I got the opportunity to show my work in a Nonprofit Theatre company in a local town near me. Now the county library saw my work and wants my work to be displayed in the library. It’s amazing how taking a risk and showing your work for a nonprofit can lead to other venues. Now I am donating an art piece for Theatre Company’s silent fundraising auction. So excited about the opportunity that is out there. I hope this inspires others to approach local nonprofits to show your work. Thank you so much Brainard<\/span><\/em> Carey.<\/em>“<\/span><\/p>\n Praxis Center<\/a> prides itself on bringing awareness to opportunities of all kinds. Our comprehensive approach to the art world ensures that our students have a toolkit designed to give them a firm leg up as they embark on the road to a career in art. When you join for just $40\/month, you unlock course content and support that will take you as far as you’re willing to let it.<\/p>\n Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics. He has written six books for artists; <\/span>Making it in the Art World<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>New Markets for Artists<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>The Art World Demystified<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Fund Your Dreams Like a Creative Genius<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Sell Online Like a Creative Genius<\/span><\/a> and the forthcoming <\/span>Succeed with Social Media Like a Creative Genius<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Signed and doodled copies of these books can be purchased from <\/span>Praxis Center.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n