This is a true story. You can find the original article at Snopes. It caused me to wonder…. If an iconic artist like (say) Jasper Johns was selling art on a sidewalk – would we recognize him? Would we …
Open Studios are a popular way to show your latest work to collectors, arts professionals, and the public. They can also be a successful and consistent way to sell your work. Read on to find out how to stage one …
A big congratulations to the 134 artists who received NYFA fellowship grants!
…New York, NY – There is a light at the end of the tunnel for 134 artists living and working in New York State. The New York Foundation
I came across this old post from 2006 and inspired myself. Thought it was time to re-publish…
I’m traveling in Berlin at the moment. I arrived yesterday from New York, and last night I was very tired and jetlagged and …
Technique #5 – List Your Art In Online Registries & Art Directories
There are several online art registries where you can submit samples of your work including images, artist statements, bios, etc. Registries are used by museum and gallery curators …
This week’s quote from M.C. Escher captures well how it feels to be in the flow of the artistic spirit!
…“At moments of great enthusiasm it seems to me that no one in the world has ever made something this
This is part 3 of our series on getting your website seen by galleries…
Technique #3 – Send Email invitations & Queries
Galleries are quickly becoming much more comfortable with operating on the internet. Most have their own websites so …
In Part 1 we talked about using the time honored technique of sending letters of introduction to galleries. But you can do better…
Technique #2 – Send Postcards
You can improve the results of your letter invitations by enclosing a …
E Y E B E A M an atelier styled organization that explores the intersection of arts and sciences has set up a three day program to work with emerging artists, particularly artists exiting graduate programs. Read more about the …