I am an Artist who is looking for companies to sponcer my work. Have any suggestions?

Question

I have been drawing female faces for a long time. I have a wide selection of Art work. I need help on finding people or companies who will support my art work on their products. I have been reffered to a company called Cafepress, but for the info the better business bureau gave on this company was not to good.

Answer 1

if you want to know info on exhibitions,competitions,grants that sort of thing go to artdeadline.com. i wouldnt mind if you logged in useing my login to check it out but you would have to email me an let me know

Answer 2

As an Artist I found that there is a lot of leg work in getting my works out to the public. There many ways you can go it is all up to you and how you see yourself no one person can do your work for you, but hopefully guide you. A lot of the time if you go to places that sell art supplies you will find that they can give you tips on shows or even teaching. Another good source is local Coffee shops. I a lot of times just bring a pad of paper and pencil and sit down and sketch what I see and most of the time a gain an audience and as well business. You never know who you could be talking to at that time, they maybe a editor for a publishing company or even a local business owner looking for some art. Just be open to conversations and never be afraid to say what you want, don't under bid yourself.

Answer 3

You need to start circulating your portfolio. A lot of your own local businesses have little spaces devoted to showcasing a particular artist, but you need to find out who runs that and show them some of your work. You might want to call your Chamber of Commerce to see if they have a list of businesses that also have small galleries. Then find out who at the company is responsible for choosing the artwork, contact them and try to arrange a meeting to show them your work. If you have your work photographed, then you can off to send an electronic portfolio. Generally these companies will want something that isn't too provocative since they will be concerned about upseting their customers, but your work sounds interesting.

As far as actually getting a company to use your work as part of their packaging, you would have to get your worked used by their marketing/advertising dept since they make those decisions.

Answer 4

Sponsoring is a thing of the past; these days artists are a dime a dozen. However, they are never want for a job. You need to get out there, network with everyone, and expose your work. Galleries, boutiques, shows, fairs, and freelance are places to start. ALWAYS have your business card with you to pass out to possiible clients, be it mom and pop stores who need professional signage to muckety-mucks looking for a fine art piece. Artists have to be self-promoters first if they want to be succesful in the field.

Answer 5

Start with Readers Digest then go to some local art galleries and ask if you could levee your art on consignment

Answer 6

If you request help or support from any company, use spell check first.
I doubt anyone would give serious consideration to anyone who doesn't spell sponsor properly.