An Art Consultant’s Insight into the Myths and Realities of the Artist’s Life

Article by Geoffrey Gorman

The art world is bursting apart. It has literally fragmented into pieces — and turned on its head until it is unrecognizable. All signs predict it will continue its headlong course, exploding well into the next decades.

 

What does it mean for the artist? It means a lot — more than most are prepared for. It means that artists are being forced to take on new roles and change the way they think about themselves and the way they conduct the business of art [Continue]

Articles for Artists at CreativeHelps.com

"10 Effective Ways to Promote Yourself on a Budget"
"The Art of Follow-Up"
"Passion"
"Voila! Knowing When My Work Is Done"

Art Calendar Magazine:

The Business Magazine for Visual Artists Lists internships and careers opportunities available for a range of arts related positions.Published to fill the need for practical, readable, and comprehensive art career/art marketing information for visual artists. US, Canada,and foreign subscription print or PDF

StudioNotes: the journal for working artists

How to find a gallery and how to price your work are just a couple of the topics covered in this publication that is published 5 times a year by artists for artist. StudioNOTES supports the exchange of information and ideas among all regardless of their geographic location, medium or style.

Pricing Work: An article from StudioNotes: the journal for working artists

What is the right price? If you charge too much for your artwork nobody will buy it, but if you charge too little, you've wasted some of your time, energy, and talent. Even for artists with years of experience, pricing work is problematic. [read more]

Pricing Your ArtWork An article at ArtAdvice.com

"Pretend a collector walks into your studio and sees a piece they like. They offer you $5 for it. Would you be willing to let them take it home for that price? Probably not. What if they offered you $5000 for it? Feeling pretty good about that? Okay, somewhere between $5 and $5000 there is going to be a price that makes you feel like you can let that piece go. You may not be totally happy about it, you may feel the piece is worth more, but it is the lowest possible price you can live with. Now, double it...." [read more]

Preparing For The Summer Slump (Use this time to check out new venues)

"... For artists... this is not a time to lay back. This represents one of the best times of the year for artists to "do their homework" i.e., planning gallery visits and doing the research to determine which galleries would be receptive to their work. [read more]

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Self-Promotion Guidelines for Emerging Artists: Article

Aspiration: "Working Artist" (I) "If you want to make a living from your art, you're talking about business..." A two part article by Mike Booth, Editor & Publisher, World Printmakers.

Quick Tips for Creative People - an E-zine

By the author of "Unleash the Artist Within," "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook" and "Branding Yourself Online." Also you can download a FREE copy of "10 Great Self-Promotion Ideas for Writers, Artists & Performers"

Art Marketing Workshops Online

ABA's most popular comprehensive workshop for artists, Art Marketing for the Marketing-Challenged Artist, is now available online for you to study art marketing principles 24/7!! Unlike many other art marketing workshops that address only part of the marketing picture this workshop offers a blend of professional marketing know-how and practical wisdom gained by actually building an art business taught by acclaimed plein air, portrait and studio painter L. Diane Johnson & internationally known marketing expert in high-technology and consulting Doug Johnson, who has unique, broad experience in art marketing.

 

US: Arts Marketing Workshops & Resources

Marketing Resources present up-to-date marketing information, news, and trends that impact the arts community, across all artistic disciplines. Each Marketing Resource area builds improved skills in marketing, earned-income creation and audience development for small to medium not-for-profit arts organizations.

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New Zealand: Art Business Consultancy

A service for artists and professionals who seek advice and support to combine art and business in New Zealand.

Create Your Own Promotional Material Get your high quality paper products at wholesale prices from the Paper King. Their line of photo Glossy Card Stock, Photo Glossy Paper and Inkjet Photo Paper are made for inkjet printers and are designed for superior quality photographic output.

• Reproduce your artwork digitally on canvas using PaperKing's Coated Canvas sheets.
• Reproduce your artwork digitally on a T-shirt with PaperKing's T-Shirt Transfers.
• Create your custom Art Note Cards using PaperKing's high quality cards with envelopes.
• Make your own business cards using their Business Card Stock, or their Flexible Magnetic Business Card Sheets.
• Send out photos of your artwork on their Photo Jet Premium paper or their Glossy Photo Card with only one coated side. Their Glossy Cards with Envelopes come in both 4.25 x 5.5 and 5.5 x 8.5. If it is your first time try the Glossy Photo Card Sample Pack.

Graphic Communication for the Fine Artist

Article by L. Diane Johnson: WHILE VIDEO, CD ROM AND THE INTERNET have become more popular for marketing products and services, the majority of fine artists are still effectively using slides and printed material to present their artwork to buyers and juried shows. Whether your advertising budget is large or small, the print medium remains one of the most practical ways to visually promote yourself and your work. [read more]

Volunteer "Lawyers for the Arts"

Organizations in the US and Canada

Business of Art: Taxing Artists:

Article by Sonya Kimble-Ellis You’re an artist, so you don’t have to worry about some of the constraints that come with running a business. Or do you? Unfortunately, concentrating solely on the process of creating your art is not always possible. [read more]

Dr. Art on Donating Your Work to Charity Article on NYFA Interactive

Excerpt: "Can an artist deduct the fair market value of a work they donate to charity? "No," says Ms. Rosen. According to existing tax laws: "BLOOD, SWEAT, and TEARS are not deductible. Most artwork that an artist still has in her or his possession carries what is called a ‘zero cost basis,’ meaning that the materials used to produce the work should have been taken as a tax deduction in the year they were purchased." What this means is that in the eyes of the IRS your donated artwork is worth nothing more than the sum of its parts, i.e., the total cost of the materials that went into making it. [Read the whole article]

Liability and Insurance an article by J. Iverson

"You already have a policy covering fire and theft. Perhaps your policy is a bit more comprehensive and covers inventory in transit to shows and back (a good idea), employee theft and business interruption insurance. . . " [Go to Article]

VLA NY

VLA has been the exclusive provider of pro bono legal services, education and advocacy to the New York arts community since 1969. Through public advocacy, VLA frequently acts on issues vitally important to the arts community - freedom of expression and the First Amendment being areas of special expertise and concern. There is also a library and bookstore at the website.