Looking back at 2020: Positive Outcomes and Lessons Learnt

As we come to the end of 2020, We all need time to reflect and we are hungrier than ever for connections with other artists. I’d love to offer our customary end of year get-together over a meal or a glass of wine – but I can’t! I want this meeting to be an opportunity to share the lessons we have learnt and listen to artists who have found positive ways to continue to sell their art.

As a starting point, Anita Saunders, Minty Fogden and Tony Davie have kindly agreed to share how they have developed their customer base, built their presence as an artist and sold more paintings than last year, and how they have adapted to make this possible. Everyone will be invited to share their own ideas and I’m sure it will lead to a rich discussion, sending people away with practical tips and ideas to explore for 2021.

Making the most of what’s possible on Zoom, there will be plenty of time to talk to other artists in twos and threes in breakout rooms. The pandemic has affected everyone differently and sharing the uncertainties and low spots is also helpful. So if it’s been a complete 'wipe out' for you, I hope you too will benefit from the evening and leave feeling more supported and less alone.

And for everyone who likes to reflect and evaluate their own performance at this time of year, I will be sharing some useful tools and formats for doing this.