Expert: DJ Murphy - 6/9/2000

Question
I just graduated - BA/Business Administration, major - marketing, electives all fine art. GPA 3.75/4.0.  I am looking for a sales rep job in the art field.  Preferably marketing fine art/prints or art products.  Past experience - 13 years experience selling hand made baskets at juried art shows.  I currently paint watercolor but I am not ready to market my own work.  I enjoy the art world so much! Can supply further info on business accomplishments if interested.

Answer
Dear Ms. Gildea,

Depending on where you want to live....I would suggest first you check out the art magazine field....for leads on companies which carryout the type of operation you might be attacted.  Go to your local public or college library....and check these magazines:  Art Business News; Art in America; Art Calendar; Gallery Guide; etc. [There are many more].  Once you have scanned the magazines...look at which companies are heavy advertizers...then begin your calling process [most have 800 #] just asked for their personnel department...and for the name of who you should send your resume.  I know there isn't an easy way....but perhaps sometime may
click....after all "success in life is mostly timing, details and persistance"

best of luck.

dennis j. murphy