Social support is the final step for anyone who falls into a financial mess. While artists may not have regular recurring income, they work hard to keep their art business alive. They are creating new pieces all the time. Therefore, they need money for materials and their daily needs.
Artists for Artists create avenues for Houston artists to display their wares to as many potential customers as possible. One of the unique ways they do it is by holding virtual art galleries.
It started in 2020 during the pandemic. The lockdowns affected many artists’ ability to earn and sustain their lives. To ease the burden, Artists for Artists started a virtual art show. Through the virtual art show, artists could continue making a living even while locked up in their homes.
Besides the online gallery, Artists for Artists ensures Houston artists’ can showcase in prominent art festivals. They provide information and support to those who want to display their pieces.
Additionally, it ensures the Houston artists get their money’s worth from any pieces sold at the shows. Artists for Artists protect its constituents from unscrupulous art dealers who may want to steal from them.
To Create A Community of Artists
Unlike other businesses, art is a solo business. It takes many hours to create an art piece. Consequently, artists spend lots of time on their own. The time to socialize and build community links and support channels for artists is minimal.
Artists for Artists makes it possible for artists in Houston to form a community. They create regular artist meet-up events that help to deepen connections within the community. It assists the creatives in developing the social support that they crave. They find friends with whom they have lots in common.
Through Artists for Artists, the creatives can better help each other with life’s challenges. Usually, artists do not have a financial safety net. The community they create is the only way to find out speedily artists who need help and ensure it gets to them.
While in the community, creatives can help each other develop skills to make better art and more money. They educate each other on the best materials and creation and sales methods. They also build friendships that grow beyond the shared connection in art. Artists for Artists helps creatives feel valued and loved.