Venues

Leaving your work at a gallery or other venue?

Just got an email from a client that reminded me . . . If you take your work to a venue because they’ve asked to see it in person and then they ask you to leave it there, make sure you have something in writing. Always get your art business stuff in writing! It should […]

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Plan a Theme Exhibition around Your Art

A few days ago I gave you a link to a very nice interview Art Business News did with me. Now for the better stuff. I wrote an article for Art Business News that encouraged art galleries to build audiences with theme exhibitions. Maybe it will give you some ideas. Also, here are some ideas

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Liberating Art from the Galleries

The Denver Post recently (6/18) featured the Sculpture Trail at Lyons, the brainstorm of sculptor John King. The website states: The Sculpture Trail™ at Lyons is an interactive art journey woven into the fabric of the town of Lyons, Colorado and its natural surroundings. It is a themed trail involving more than 60 pieces of

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At the Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Happy to say that I survived the hot sun and crowds at yesterday’s Cherry Creek Arts Festival. A few observations: 1. I had understood that booth shots were critical to getting into high-quality art festivals like CC, so was amazed at some of the really crappy booths. I mean really crappy. It was very disappointing

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First-time Speaking Advice from Another Artist

Deborah Ridgley recently finished her first public talk. It was for the unveiling of a portrait of her sister, who is a member of the Ohio House of Representative. The group numbered about 75, mostly supporters of her sister, but also a couple of museum and art school directors. I asked Deborah to respond to

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