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NEWS RELEASE Madison, WI – The Guild, Inc., presenter of The Artful Home® catalogs, artfulhome.com website, and Guild Sourcebooks, is sponsoring its second annual juried competition designed to identify original works of art that can be turned into a signed and numbered edition of giclée prints and featured for sale through The Artful Home catalogs
Call for Entries for The Artful Home Portfolio Competition Read
I’m still focusing on exhibiting art. Last week’s Art Marketing Action newsletter was about assessing juried art exhibits (podcast version). This week, it’s about setting goals for your exhibit. How do you know if your art exhibit is successful? What specific goals have you set for your exhibits? Or are there goals you’d like to
How do you know if your art exhibit is successful? Read
Some time ago, I came up with my version of the art world hierarchy of venues. (Note it’s not the types of exhibitions, but of venues where you show your art.) Embrace this list, ignore it, or make up your own.
Speaking of juried art exhibits . . . where are they in the artworld hierarchy? Read
Not all art exhibitions are equal. In today’s Art Marketing Action newsletter, I give subscribers a detailed list of questions to ask themselves and to ask others before entering a juried exhibition. Take a look at the list and let me know what I’ve forgotten. Or, just share your experiences about what you wish you
Assessing juried art exhibitions Read
Stefanie Graves wrote recently with this conundrum. I have a question based on a discussion between my husband (also an artist) and me. It seems we have very different perceptions about what is meant by an electronic portfolio. We’re not talking about Zapplication, but rather sending images via CD to galleries or shows to be
Should you go to the trouble of a Flash presentation for your art portfolio? Read
Received this question from Tina Cremer: "What is the best method to firmly attach the labels to the wall, yet not remove a chunk of wall when the labels are removed?" Tina, when I worked in the museums, we honest to goodness used lots of rolled up masking tape on the back of our labels.
How to attach labels to the wall Read
Many curators – especially those of contemporary art – will argue the merits of using labels in exhibitions. Not many of them are opposed to identifying the art, but a lot of them wish to stop at that. They don’t like to use extensive text on labels. On the other hand, the general public loves
Labels For Your Art Installation Read
Time for a Dear Alyson letter. Question from anonymous: I have a situation that I have not come across before and believe you could provide an answer or some insight. From time to time a gallery director shows my work. When he does, we have a 50/50 agreement. I am not exclusive with this gallery.
Is her art in the restaurant just free wall decor? Read
Is it still art if the artist’s vision is obliterated? And what happens when municipal laws interfere with the artwork that was commissioned? Read what happened with artist Sharon Louden’s work at the Yahoo! Sunnyvale, CA offices in this Wall Street Journal article. Then read Edward Winkelman’s take on this (read the comments, too).
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