Competitors or Companions?
Nicole Palmer
I have discovered a trait among artists which I find unique in the “business world” and simultaneously truly inspiring.
ARTISTS HELP OTHER ARTISTS
Rarely do you find that in the business world. In the architectural environment where I lived for 40 years, we were all friends with our competitors, but I never recall offering coaching advice to another firm on how they might do a better job of marketing themselves to go after a job that my firm was seeking as well. It just did not happen.
The Hog Bristle Painters have worked together once a week, for almost 10 years now. During the first 8 years, we met at The Barn in Mariemont from 5-8pm on Tuesday evenings and would paint together. For the past 2 years we now meet once a month for a critique session. Each artist brings in two finished pieces for constructive feedback from their friends and peers. When we painted, the same offer of ideas was at your disposal if you sought their input.
It’s a very cool thing to experience, and just makes ‘this new sport’ as I call it, that much more enjoyable.
