Career advice for artists
FRAMING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS
The installation and presentation style are critical to having a successful show. Fine art framing for galleries has a limited vocabulary and the discerning eye can quickly determine if you have taken the time to present your work properly. This slideshow will give examples of gallery frame presentations for photography exhibits. PRESENTATION STYLES The first…
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The installation and presentation style are critical to having a successful show. Fine art framing has a limited vocabulary and the discerning eye can quickly determine if you have taken the time to present your work properly. This slideshow will give examples of professional presentations for fine art on paper. PRESENTATION STYLES The first decision…
Read MoreBUILDING A WEBSITE
For most artists a website is the number one tool for promoting their work. It acts as a catalog for collectors as well as an easy way for curators, gallerists, and art consultants to see your work. It allows you to post new work immediately. It a is a digital library that keeps you organized. It also…
Read MoreMARKETING – FUNDAMENTALS
Before you can start marketing your artwork you need to assemble information about your work. Artist statements, resumes, business cards, postcards, and mailing lists are all essential building blocks to building websites, visiting gallerists, and promoting exhibitions and open studio events. ARTIST STATEMENT An artist statement should tell the reader who you are and what…
Read MorePRICING YOUR ARTWORK
For many artists pricing is an emotional issue and they struggle to find a “fair” price. There are many aspects to consider when establishing your prices. Although you don’t have to price based on the competition or your costs, you do need to know who and what they are. Let’s start to demystify the process. SURVEY…
Read MoreFRAMING TERMINOLOGY
In order to be able to order exhibition frames for your exhibitions it is necessary to understand the terminology of the picture framing industry. The following will get you started on basic concepts. RABBET DEPTH Besides aesthetic considerations it is necessary to determine the depth of your artwork package to ensure that it is deep…
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