A clip from our most recent IG Live with Shana Nys Dambrot!
Many artists ask: how do you get a critic to write about your show without resorting to unethical methods like bribery? Here’s the reality—there are thousands of exhibitions competing for a handful of opportunities to be reviewed. The best way is to be consistent. Keep telling us about your work—even if it feels like shouting into the void, we do notice and remember.
Approach critics professionally: don’t flood our DMs with long press releases. Instead, introduce yourself briefly, ask for an email to send info, and follow up with a clean, concise press release. Use the ‘rule of threes’: three months, three weeks, and three days before your event—remind us, but don’t overwhelm us. It’s about building relationships over time, staying on our radar, and understanding our limitations. It’s not personal—just persistence and professionalism.
Stay tuned for our upcoming IG Lives with more valuable information for artists, collectors and galleries!
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