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mural. Grab a large piece of paper and ask your friends and family to help brainstorm as many ideas as possible. T ere are bound to be some great ideas in the mix that might have never occurred to you otherwise. Start an art event for charity. All you need is an
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such as metal or wood. Paint something twice as large or twice as small as you have ever done before. Create a com- plete collection related to your city, region or state. T en use as many methods as you can think of to promote what you have done. Seek help in high places. Pinpoint someone who, if
they took an interest in your work, could elevate your career and current status. T is could be a museum curator, gallery director, interior designer, magazine editor or the head of your local arts association. Collaborate with fellow artists. T ere is nothing
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that will come from it will be worth the eff ort. Network. Get involved in your community. Become part
of the local chamber of commerce or other association where potential collectors might be members. Many chambers have social memberships, too. Volunteer at a local charity. Visit every picture framer within a 50-mile radius and ask each one how you might be able to work together. Believe in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, how
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