Most artists are solitary creatures by nature. They work alone and produce alone. Yet, as John Donne so rightly put in Meditation XVII, “No man is an island.” If you want to succeed as an artist, then you will likely need to join some sort of artists collective, professional organization or guild. Artist professional organizations have been around for as long as the fine arts. The Guild of Saint Luke, for example, is first mentioned in 1382 and lasted until [...]
Archive for May, 2011
How many times have you moved during your career as an artist? If you are like most emerging artists, then you probably have moved several times in the past couple years alone. Artists are often left completely powerless when it comes to their housing situation. They are first used as pawns in the gentrification schemes of the government (check out the NYFA article on artists and gentrification) and then kicked out of their homes because they can’t pay the rent [...]
Categories: Guides
In the past decades, printmaking has become increasingly popular. As prints become more accessible and affordable, many collectors are building up their art collections with art prints. While collectors may appreciate the value of the artwork, many of them forget that prints needs to be protected while in storage. While you may wish to frame your art prints, the best way to preserve prints and other works on paper (such as photographs or drawings) is to keep them stored in [...]
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By now, most of us know that Facebook is a necessary tool for self-promoting your art and advancing your career. Yet, so many artists fail to take advantage of the full potentials of Facebook for promoting their art. It seems as though their artistic creativity comes to an immediate halt once they have some images and basic info on the Facebook page. You do NOT have to leave your pages to the bare minimums that Facebook offers! With a bit [...]
Categories: Social Networking