Author: Bethan Goddard
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Your Open Call is Over—Now the Real Engagement Begins
Hosting an open call is truly an enriching experience. It allows for you to discover new talent and support them, create connections, and foster creativity. However, once the opportunity is over, the real challenge—and the true potential for impact—emerges. This can allow for the nourishment on meaningful relationships and the growth of your community.
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Turning Disappointment into Opportunity: Crafting Your Commiserations Email
As uncomfortable as it can be, sending out commiserations emails are part and parcel of running an opportunity.
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“As a self-taught, older artist working in an unusual medium, it’s extremely difficult for me to find opportunities to show my work and to network with artists and galleries. Zealous gave me that opportunity.” – Pinkie Maclure
Pinkie Maclure is a Scottish stained glass artist and musician, with a focus on working with stained glass.
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Pinkie Maclure
As a self-taught, older artist working in an unusual medium, it’s extremely difficult for me to find opportunities to show my work and to network with artists and galleries. Zealous gave me that opportunity. Pinkie MaclureArtist
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How To Check If An Opportunity Is Legitimate
We try our best to ensure opportunities listed through us are legitimate and ethical. We show all previous opportunities held by the organisations and make sure they are transparent with any fees and what you can get in return. However, it is important to always check an opportunity you are applying for, whether on Zealous or…
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“Applying for awards often seems like a shot in the dark, but my experience with Zealous still reminds me that it’s worth putting myself out there to see what comes of it.” – Katie O’Rourke
Katie O’Rourke is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Nantes, France, where she moved from Manchester last year. She collaborates with people and brands who make it their mission to do some good in the world. Katie bring ideas to life with care, colour and playfulness. Outside of her client work she loves…
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Katie O’Rourke
My experience with Zealous was overwhelmingly positive. It was easy to submit and I was kept updated with my progress. The team was really helpful and encouraging. Katie O’RourkeGraphic Designer
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