Visual detail of my website home page including my name, niche, and email. The nav items on the upper right indicate the sections I’m designing for.

Never underestimate the effort it takes to design your online art or creative portfolio

Don’t wait for the last minute before your creative submission deadline to design your online presence

With high energy, I recently applied for participation in a museum show. I gave myself ample time to prepare for the submission. I had decided on the artwork I was going to submit long in advance, written all the necessary project outlines and personal statements, had my CV all edited. I thought I was well prepared as I uploaded my statements a week before the deadline.

But, and there’s always a but…

…this ominous one line item scrolled into view in the submission portal:

Website:

Bummer. This slipped my mind.

A website. Not just a social link. Nope.

How could I?

I’m a digital designer and artist and forgot to keep up my website.

I have many excuses, yet, I have none.

For any artistic soul daring to venture out and participate in the great ocean of public showing, a website presence is a must. Without a web link, online submissions cannot get processed. Gallery owners, curators, even your friends will…