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The Art Biz ep. 117: A Dual Path as an Artist and Art Reviewer with Philip Hartigan

Artists need writers. They are a critical part of the art ecosystem. Look back on any art movement from the past century in the U.S. and you’ll find a writer behind its day in the spotlight.

In this episode of The Art Biz I talk with Philip Hartigan about his writing life, the role that blogging has had for him, and how he came to be a correspondent for Hyperallergic online art magazine. You’ll also hear about how writing has helped him make inroads into the art world.

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“Freshly Squeezed” exhibit at Pirate: Contemporary Art. Work by Matthew Doubek and Samuel Mobley.

How to Write an Art Review

Writing an art review doesn’t have to be difficult. Start by gathering as much information as possible about the exhibit you’ll see before visiting. Plan on spending a lot of time in the space, making lots of notes, and taking plenty of photos to help you remember and perhaps illustrate your article. There will be people at the venue happy to help for the free publicity.

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Finish Your Writing Project Using These Secrets

Want help finishing your newsletter, catalog, blog post, book, or even your artist statement? Listen up. My friend and writing coach, Cynthia Morris, shared a secret with me. Print It Out. Really? That’s it? “Print it out” is all you have for me? Yep, it’s that simple. Or at least it’s a good first step.

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3 Artists Inspiring Me Right Now

If you’ve read chapter 14 of I’d Rather Be in the Studio you’d pick up some great ideas from artists who are promoting their work in creative ways. I love telling these stories and plan to keep sharing them with you as long as you let me. Here are two more of the same ilk and a third one for extra inspiration.

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©2011 Ruth de Vos, Snapshot #8. Quilted textile.

Why You Need to Write About Art

Consider becoming an arts writer/reviewer of other artists’ work. Writers are needed in the art ecosystem as critics and reviewers shape taste and are the gatekeepers that decide what is worthy of attention. Most importantly, the more you write about any art, the better you will become at writing about your own art. 

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How to Write an Art Review

Writing art reviews is a great way to meet people and build your credentials. It also provides good practice for honing your eye. You can’t help learning when you look closely and critically at lots of art. Here are some tips on writing about art exhibits in galleries, art centers, and museums.

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writing about art

The Art Biz ep. 117: A Dual Path as an Artist and Art Reviewer with Philip Hartigan

How to Write an Art Review

Finish Your Writing Project Using These Secrets

3 Artists Inspiring Me Right Now

Why You Need to Write About Art

How to Write an Art Review

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