Bruce A. Niemi
Sculptor
Sculpture by Niemi / Niemi Sculpture Gallery & Garden
www.bruceniemi.com
Bruce, born in 1956, a second generation sculptor studied under his father Frank J. Niemi from 1968-74. Graduating from NIU in DeKalb, IL in 1981 with a BFA in Sculpture, he split his time between creating and learning how to market his sculpture and working with his father. Bruce went full time as a sculptor in 1987. Through a strong faith in God, perseverance, and the support of Suzi, his wife, (office manager and gallery director), he has been able to make a living creating sculpture and operating the Niemi Sculpture Gallery and Garden.
Session 1: Making a Living With Your Art
I will discuss how I've been able to make a fulltime living as an artist. Advertising, networking, approaching gallery's, doing juried art fairs, going after public art projects, self promotion, building up your resume, and doing charity work will also be included in the presentation. I will also discuss the positive and negative aspects of being your own boss.