Show notes:

  • Prizes – should they enter, should they not enter?
  • It’s the cost of the game. You’ve got the jump in and you’ve got to expect that it’s going to happen
  • Factors into entering prizes that is out of control
  • Many artists take it to heart and feel depressed and rejected
  • Go for your best stuff
  • Don’t take it on personally if you haven’t been selected for the prize
  • It’s worth trying loads if you want to up level your art career
  • You’ve got to take risk and toughen up when it comes to rejection
  • Your career as an artist matters to you
  • Start somewhere you can start, afford and pull your energy where you can work