Write an article based on this "Check gallery websites for submission policies. Email a "letter of inquiry" to the galleries of interest to you. Secure a referral from a respected member of the art world. Practice talking about your art. Explain how your art fits into the pieces already in the gallery. Be specific about what makes your art special. Organize your work into categories or groups. Create some context for your art. Evaluate what rate of commission you are comfortable with. Sign with a gallery."
article: It is best not to approach a gallery about submitting your work until you learn their policies. If you can’t find the information online, call them to inquire about submission, or ask in person. Follow the guidelines closely to demonstrate that you respect their rules. Some galleries do not accept submissions. If this is the case, look for connections that you might have to artists who have been in the gallery, and ask them to refer you to the curator. This might be your only option for getting into more prestigious galleries. Include illustrious examples of your work, a description of your artistic approach, and a link to your artist website. Focus on what you can offer to the gallery, rather than what they can offer you. Many curators like to collect paper documents on artists before they will show their work. Include high-quality images of your work as attachments to the email. If they’re interested, they’ll look through your work and have a copy of it on hand. One of the best and easiest ways to get your foot in the door at a gallery is by having a referral from someone who has a connection with the curator. This can be an artist who has shown there before, an art critic in the field, or a respected buyer. If you don’t already have a connection, make one by contacting them. Always be respectful of the people who you are asking for a referral, and be understanding if they don’t feel like they can offer you one at this time. Ask if there’s anything that you can do better. They might be able to steer you in a new direction with your work! Often, you’ll have to sell yourself and your work to a curator in order to get them interested. Practice your elevator pitch and decide on 3 specific points that make your art exciting and worth the gallery’s attention. For example, if you’re a painter, you could say “I work with oil on canvas to create representative images of the contemporary, middle-class version of the American Dream. I like to focus on the imagery of capitalism and overabundance.” Mention a time that you visited a show at the gallery and saw pieces that had a common theme with your work. Talk about specific pieces that are currently in the gallery and how they pair well with your work. This can be through color, medium, artist background, or theme. If you have a connection with or were inspired by one of the artists who has been featured in the gallery before or is being shown there, mention that to the curator. It’s important to emphasize that your art stands out from the crowd, because galleries are often inundated with submissions. Explain what you’re doing differently, and identify how your art fits into a common theme. Emphasize that it stands out due to the craftsmanship, quality of work, perspective, or experience of viewing.  However, make sure you do your research before claiming that your art style is completely unique or one of a kind. A curator will know their art in and out, so making an unsubstantiated claim like that can hurt you. If your medium isn’t completely unique or you’re participating in a more traditional form of art, explain to the curator how your take on this classic medium is different, modern, and refreshing. Make sure your groupings, series, or categories are easily understandable. Include details about the work’s theme, how the pieces fit together, how many pieces will ultimately be in the group, and when you expect to be finished. For example, you can say “These are the first 5 pieces of my Intergalactic Pioneers Series. All 15 of the pieces will be completed within the year, and will showcase the faces of the future of space travel, including portraits of both real-world figures from NASA, SpaceX, and the ISS, as well as imaginary creatures from afar.” Show the curator how your art fits together in a sort of story or narrative of your life or the life of your subjects. When you present your work to them, have it organized in a purposeful and thoughtful manner that conveys your intended message.  For example, if you have a set of sculptures that are all related in the subject, you might present them in the order that you made them because they are intended to be viewed as a series. If you have a set of paintings that have a similar theme, be comfortable with connecting the similarities of the paintings to one another. If the gallery is interested in your work, they will inform you of their interest. Galleries make money off of the commission of the sale of art. Normally, this can range from 30-60% of the total amount paid for the piece by a collector. Have a percentage in mind, based on the listed value of your art, that you would feel comfortable accepting. Keep in mind they are offering you a space to exhibit and sell your work that you would not have otherwise had. The gallery will present you with a contract for including your art in their space. Be clear with what you desire, but remember that they are the business owners. Ensure the commission percentage is clearly specified in the contract.  Thoroughly read any contract you sign, as it may stipulate that you may show and sell work exclusively through that gallery.

Write an article based on this "Purchase a home pregnancy test Figure out when to take the test. Read the instructions carefully. Prepare yourself."
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. There are many different brands of home pregnancy tests on the market, but it doesn't really matter which you choose. All home pregnancy tests work the same way - by detecting levels of the hormone hCG in your urine. When purchasing a pregnancy test, check the expiration date on the box and ensure the box is fully intact, with no wear and tear, as this could affect your result. Think about getting a brand that provides two test sticks in the box, especially if you're planning on testing early. This way you can wait a week before trying again, if you get a negative result first time around.  Some experts advocate buying a pregnancy test from a large store that has a high turnover so that you are more likely to get a newer pregnancy test, rather than one that has been sitting on a shelf for months. Similarly, if you've had a pregnancy test lying around at home for several months, consider throwing it out and getting a new one, especially if you've been storing it somewhere warm or prone to dampness, as this can affect the results of the test.  Some brands claim that they can accurately detect pregnancy on the day of your missed period or even earlier. While it's true that the tests may be sensitive enough to pick up on higher hCG levels in your urine, it may be too early in your pregnancy for your body to actually produce higher levels of hCG. In this case, you run the risk of getting a negative result, even though you might indeed be pregnant.  Many of the generic brand drugstore pregnancy tests are actually produced in the same factories as the big name brands and use the same technology. So don't worry about the quality of the generic brands if you're trying to save some dollars. Most experts advise that you should wait at least one day after your missed period before taking a home pregnancy test, though waiting a week is considered best. This can be tough when you are anxious to find out if you're pregnant, but waiting allows for a higher degree of accuracy when taking the test, as hCG levels rise rapidly in pregnant women.  hCG develops in a woman's body only after a fertilized egg implants in her uterus. Implantation of the fertilized egg typically occurs on or around the 6th day after the sperm and egg have merged. This is why home pregnancy tests won't pick up on any hCG if you take the test too early, even if you are pregnant.  It's best to do the home pregnancy test first thing in the morning, when your urine is most concentrated and hCG levels are highest.  As a rule of thumb or if you have irregular periods, you should wait 3 weeks after sex to take a pregnancy test. However, if you are in a hurry, most tests will work after 2 weeks (approximately when your period is due). Although most home urine tests are pretty much the same, it is important to follow manufacturers' instructions. Specifics may vary for each pregnancy test, such as the method of collecting the urine, the length of time you need to urinate on the stick for and the symbols used to indicate whether you're pregnant or not.  It's better to familiarize yourself with the symbols used in advance, as you don't want to be anxiously scrambling for the instructions when the test throws up its results. There should be a toll-free number on the box or instructions which you can call if you have any questions or concerns about the method of taking the test or the product itself. Taking a home pregnancy can be a nerve-wracking experience, particularly when you're anxiously hoping for one result or the other. Take the test privately and give yourself as much time as you need, or have your partner or a close friend stand outside the bathroom door to talk you through it. Wash your hands with warm water and soap, then carefully remove the testing stick from its wrapper.