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Jane Cowley
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Jane Cowley is a South African politician and former educator who has represented the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature since 2016. She was a DA councillor in the Ndlambe Local Municipality from 2014 to 2016.
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The main challenge is that resort towns depend on seasonal traffic. The main season for us is summer which really is only June, July and a little bit of August. Kids go back to school in August and September and with them go the parents and their disposable income. You have to plan for the leaner months, which are many, and think outside the box to keep the gallery viable.
The one thing I did learn was to trust my instincts concerning the business of the gallery. Running a gallery is very much like creating art. You start with a vision and as you progress, the vision changes and evolves. It requires creativity, talent and a willingness to be fluid. I’ve learned not to follow a rigid formula, but to listen and follow my inner voice.
This needs repeating, even though most artists have already heard this
Do your research. Make sure you are a good fit for the gallery.
Make sure your work is ready for the gallery. Framed, ready to hang, etc.
Make sure you promote yourself and the gallery as much as possible.
Open your mouth at artist receptions. People want to hear from you and learn a little about you and your work
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