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New Ways Street Artists Can Exhibit Their Work 2019-03-27

New Ways Street Artists Can Exhibit Their Work

Street art is a type of art that can be seen and is created in public locations and there are various forms of this art. These can include sticker art, sculpture, stencil graffiti, spray paint graffiti, poster art, and much more. This type of art is commonly seen in larger cities and is done on buildings, trains, streets, and ay other publicly viewed areas. The majority of street art conveys a message from the artist and while it was long considered graffiti, it is now a form of art that is widely recognized and even respected.

One of the major problems street artists have is finding a way to display their work in a socially accepted form. There are not a large number of options when it comes to exhibiting this form of art, but lately, some new opportunities have opened up for street artists. Here, we take a look at the different ways in which an artist can exhibit their pieces.

Local Businesses
One great way to get art seen is to have it displayed in popular locations within a city or town. Street artists have found that joining clubs or non-profit galleries is a great way to exhibit their work. There may be restaurants, small businesses, and coffee houses that may be willing to work with local street artists to display pieces of art that would otherwise remain on buildings. These options are free or low-cost, so it is a great way to get started.

Work with Other Artists
While street artists all have their own style and can even claim territory in a city by leaving their art on walls, it is a great idea to collaborate with other artists if one is looking for exposure. By working with others, costs can be cut and shared, allowing more options in terms of getting publicity. Artists are also making use of local news outlets as a free way to get their name out there and present their art to hundreds, even thousands.

Online Opportunities
There are endless opportunities online for freelance artists, so this is a great place for street artists to get their work seen. With online exhibits, the art can be seen by those in many locations, expanding the audience and providing a better opportunity for work to be seen. There are even online businesses that will hire street artists to create ads and marketing materials. Some of these businesses are well-known and can be the door opener for a great art career. When looking for an online opportunity, check out sites that are established and have a reputation for attracting high traffic. Online casinos are a great option as well as these are always looking for freelance artists and designers to update sites. Check out Casumo casino for a glimpse at what street art inspired designs are being used in the mainstream.
Online art galleries are also available and these will often provide a free way to exhibit some pieces. Artists can even place their work on commission, which will allow it to be seen and possibly purchased by viewers.

There are many new and exciting ways for street artists to become known. They are no longer tied to tagging trains in the subway or painting walls and bridges. This form of art has become recognized and respected and with some of these mentioned options, street artists have a chance to get their name out there and even start an exciting professional career if they make the right connections.

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