How to make the most of the I Heart Art: Portland Mixer Match speed-networking event.
Our upcoming Mixer Match event is one of our most popular, successful and fun events. For those makers participating, we know nerves can get the best of you. Compressing your story into thirty seconds can be daunting. That’s why we are excited to bring a little “insider information” to the forefront.
Deenie Wallace has been a regular at I Heart Art workshops and events, and has participated in both the Retail Mixer Match for her lampwork glass and in the Gallery Mixer Match for her art. Energized by her experiences, she offered up this article to help Mixer Match participants better prepare for the upcoming event, offering important tips to make the most out of a fast-paced experience.
By Deenie Wallace of Jubilant Glass & Art
You are a handmade artist, which also makes you a small business owner. Being a handmade artist would be so simple, if it meant simply creating art. However, if you want to support yourself on your art—you have to figure out how and where to sell it. I Heart Art’s Mixer Match is a wonderful opportunity for promoting the growth of your handmade business.
It’s a lot of new experiences, contacts, and information delivered to your system in a short period of time. Continue reading
