Artist and freelance curator Kirsty Hall posted a no-holds-barred account of how to submit an application for an art exhibition. Read it closely. Memorize it. Print it out and don’t forget it. Timely, in light of my "Exhibit Your Art" class starting next week.
Submit a Winning Exhibit Application Read
Boy, I sure could use your help. I’m writing the “Market” section of my book proposal and trying to find statistics on art supplies. This is what I’m looking for: How much do artists spend each year on art supplies? Or . . . What are the annual sales for art-supply stores? I assume that
“If you want to make it as an artist, go to every gallery opening that you’re invited to. Get there at the beginning and stay until the end.” –Ivan Karp (OK Harris Gallery, NYC) as quoted in Richard Polsky, I Bought Andy Warhol (p. 134)
Oh, what I would give for a ticket to London right now! I’ve been reading about “Rebels and Martyrs: The Image of the Artist in the 19th Century,” an exhibit at the National Gallery in London through Aug. 28. Alan Riding begins his New York Times review with this: “When exactly did artists decide that
The Image of the Artist: Cliches and Expectations Read
Coach Rachelle Disbennett-Lee puts out 365 Days of Coaching. Yep! A new coaching message in your inbox each and every day! How cool is that? I love all of her messages, but thought this one from yesterday was powerful and could apply to many aspects of your art career. I reprint it here with her
The Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Read
Last week I issued a challenge to keep up your journal for 21 days. (This after the Art Marketing Action newsletter with the same topic.) I’m happy to say I’m on Day 11 and am fairly proud that I wake up with the thought of getting some journaling in as soon as possible. Then, whenever
How are you doing on your journal? Read
Oh, boy! All kinds of emails and comments about MySpace. People have very strong opinions about the efficacy of or even the validity MySpace as a business tool. Is it any good for me? Can my presence there be a detriment to being perceived as serious? I admit, I know zip. I’m just testing the
Got an email this week from Carrie Cahill Mulligan that said: “I wanted to add your business link to my “Friends” page on my new MySpace page, but was disappointed not to find you in the MySpace universe.” Oh no! A whole universe I’ve been ignoring. Yes, I knew it existed, but I was hoping
ArtBizCoach.com Enters MySpace Read
Anywhere near Winthrop, Washington? Looks like an easy drive from Spokane, Seattle, and points in between. Anyhoo . . . I’ll be there on October 21 to give an all-day Art Marketing Action workshop. Read about the self-promotion workshop contents and use this handy-dandy registration form to enroll. (The form has Paula Christen’s name and
Art Marketing Action Workshop in Washington Read
While we’re on the subject of journaling, why not start a blog? Yes, I know, it’s slightly more public than a private journal, but the benefits are enormous. (Lisa Call and I talk about this in the audio class: Blogging for Artists.) You could even edit your daily journals to be more appropriate for a
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