for the Business of Being an Artist
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How do you know when a juried exhibition opportunity is too good to pass up or is something that you should let pass you by?
You have to ask a lot of questions without allowing yourself to be intimidated by the person presenting the opportunity. Empower yourself by finding answers.
Ask yourself
What do I expect to [...]
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My friend and I went to an artist’s studio recently as part of an open studio tour. I’ve attended a number of these and can share that this artist’s studio stood out–and not for good reasons.
We went to the door, which was around back. There was no sign at the door and no one to [...]
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Vacant commercial spaces make attractive exhibit venues for your art and benefit the landlords, the city or town, and the artists involved.
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There are some fantastic art galleries on the Internet, which are run by people who genuinely care about their artists and want to help them succeed. Then there are Web galleries that are in it for the big bucks. They’re more than happy to take your money. They don’t advertise and don’t care much whether [...]
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You’ve done a lot of research to find galleries where your work fits, so don’t blow the submission process. While there is no standardized format for submitting your portfolio to galleries, you can earn points by being professional from the get-go. Find out what the gallery wants and follow its wishes to a T.
Many galleries [...]
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Recession, recession, recession! That’s all we’re hearing these days. Things are going to be tough for a while, but there’s still a silver lining in every situation if you look at all the angles.
Carpe diem!
For instance, now would be a terrific time to put together an exhibit proposal for your local museum or art [...]
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The holidays are coming up, and you might be planning an open house or open studio event. Make your guests feel welcome. In this first article, I focus on how to best prepare for the day with a list of thirteen tips.
Preparations
Tell everyone you invite if your event is open to all. If it is, [...]
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All good art exhibits begin with a curatorial thesis. This thesis is the idea–the theme–that ties all of the artwork together.
When you consider submitting an exhibit proposal, keep in mind that you will be judged on the strength of your curatorial thesis. Make sure it is sound. Get very clear on what the exhibit is [...]
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A lot of exhibition proposals came across my desk when I worked in art museums. Most were from exhibit touring companies, but some were from individual artists or art organizations.
In the museum, it was important that any exhibit we booked from outside our collection was (1) fundable, (2) educational, and (3) something that would bring [...]
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