How to Get Window Mural Painting Jobs
Painting window murals is a creative profession. It not only requires artistic skill and vision but also the ability to communicate and convince business owners of the viability of that vision. This is a separate skill that artists need to cultivate to be successful painting window murals.
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Create a brochure or flyer with services and rates to give your business some legitimacy. Assemble a portfolio with photos of previous work. If necessary, do some jobs for free or at reduced rates so you have references and a portfolio.
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Research the businesses in your area. Walk around the business zones and look for those that can benefit from a window mural. Target those undergoing renovation as those already undergoing change are more accepting of new ideas.
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Call or stop in to talk to the business manager. Present your ideas for window murals. Explain the advertising advantages of a window mural as well as permanent and temporary options. Show examples of previous work with similar businesses if possible.
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Prepare a presentation. Draw up some rough drafts for designs and color palettes for your targeted businesses. Keep them loose to allow for the business manager's creative input.
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Sit down with the owner or business manager and present your designs. Outline the cost for your services in a written proposal. Seek out a response, whether positive or negative, before the meeting ends so that you can either move on to other prospects or schedule this job.
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