Has your art ever been rejected in a juried art competition? Were you confused because after seeing the exhibition you asked yourself, my work is just as good, if not better, so why was it rejected? Hopefully from this article you will gain insight about the many considerations jurors think about when choosing art and help you avoid getting rejected in art competitions. If … [Read more...]
Does Your Art Website Pass This Test?
Are you upset that you aren’t receiving as many exhibitions, subscribers, sales, commissions, students and clients as you would like? If not, your art website may be at fault. In this article I offer a questionnaire that will help you evaluate the performance of your art website. The questions are based on the most frequent mistakes I see on artists’ websites. You … [Read more...]
Selling Your Art to Corporations
Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into corporate art collections is a big career boost. It brings money and prestige and builds your reputation. Many businesses today are recognized for their valuable art collections and are extremely influential in the world of art and business. In this article you’ll find … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Having An Art Blog
If you don’t have an art blog you may be missing out on valuable income and career recognition. In this article I provide 12 reasons why you should consider launching or maintaining an art blog. Do you want to attract more visitors to your website, sell more art, gain more recognition, and generally increase your career opportunities? Of course you do! Well, one way to … [Read more...]
Build Your Art Career With People Power
14 Ways to Grow and Nourish Your Relationships You may spend years creating an outstanding body of art work, however, if you ignore the importance of building relationships your art career may suffer. To build a better art business I suggest you practice the art of “People Power.” Early in my career I made a commitment to invest my time and effort in building relationships … [Read more...]
Winning Traits of Successful Artists
In my career I have had the honor of meeting artists from around the world who are at different levels of their art careers. It is immediately apparent which ones have developed the traits and behaviors to reach their highest potential of success. In this article I share six winning combinations. 1. Commitment and Discipline Most artists who have enjoyed extraordinary … [Read more...]
Where to Find Art Buyers and Meet Collectors
Where and how to find art buyers requires a combination of knowledge, strategy and persistence. However, there is no need to be frustrated, confused or mystified about finding art buyers. This article provides 16 ways to find them. What Leo Castelli Taught Me I recall having the honor and privilege of interviewing the late Leo Castelli, foremost art dealer of the … [Read more...]
Beware of Vanity Galleries
It is A Pay to Play Game In Which Artists Have Much to Lose This article offers advice that is useful when considering "vanity galleries" and all exhibition opportunities. When I read a letter or an email that an artist has received from a gallery I can almost immediately determine if it's a legitimate gallery or a "pay to play" business. Artists don't always recognize the … [Read more...]
View Thousands of Exhibition Images on The Museum of Modern Art Website
A dream has come true for artists, art history enthusiasts, art students, scholars, collectors, and everyone interested in the development of modern and contemporary art from the perspective of one of the leading museums in the world. You are now able to view thousands of images on The Museum of Modern Art website at moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/history Yes, it's true! … [Read more...]