Posting original artwork on social media is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because social media is the number one marketing platform used to spread awareness of the work of creators. It is a curse because when the work falls into the wrong hands, others can take credit for the time, talent, and effort that it takes to create a marketable piece. As a social media blogger for creators, here are the five steps that I take to give credit to artists:
- Get the creator’s permission to share their work on social media.
- Share a markup with the creator before posting their work on a social platform. This markup includes notification of any additions or changes to their original work.
- Ask the creator to sign off on the post before sharing it on social media.
- Clearly identify the person who has created the work on each and every page of the post.
- Promote the creator.
Tameka Art takes a considerable amount of pride in creating and promoting work that encourages, inspires, and empowers others.
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