Participating as a volunteer at a nonprofit organization, teaching classes in the field, and generally giving back to the community is a good way to keep in touch with what is going on in the art world, your neighborhood, or your region.  Many organizations were founded to help artists with exhibitions, professional skills, or presentation.  If you have been supported by one of these organizations, please consider giving back by volunteering, or serving on a committee.  If you have not benefited, consider it anyway, as it helps the next generation of artists have a support system. more...