There’s much to learn in is video of Polly Apfelbaum installing her work at the Museum of Modern Art. In particular, pay attention to how she cares for the individual components. You have to start treating your art like it belongs in a museum. If you don’t, no one else will.
Stop Handling Your Art Like It's Homeless Read
Someone is going out of his or her way to make sure tree trunks and sign stakes are kept warm and stylish this winter. Some graffiti artist is plastering trees and public spaces in West Cape May, New Jersey with . . . . knitting! Here are three lessons to learn from the guerrilla knitters.
What’s to love about the guerrilla knitters Read
Home-based art sales are all the rage. I love the idea because these sales have low overhead and the comfort factor: you’re welcoming your guests into a relaxed, familiar setting. But regardless of how comfortable the setting is, the focus is still on making sales. Did you ever consider that inviting your fans into your
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This economy is producing surprising opportunities for those who are willing to think outside of the box. Take for instance, artists in the United Kingdom who are turning vacant storefronts into what are being called “pop-up galleries.” The name aptly describes art spaces that show up out of nowhere and then, Poof!, disappear after an
Take Over a Vacant Storefront–Legally Read
On this blog tour stop for I’d Rather Be in the Studio! Brenda Marks asks me this:
What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to an art cooperative?
Wow! I’ve never been asked this before. I think I came up with a pretty good list of things to consider, although I realize it’s a starting point.
Brenda’s blog is no longer available, so I have reposted my response here.
Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages together and I’ll try to be as brief as possible.
Camaraderie.
Brenda, you’ve been a subscriber of mine for a while now. You have certainly heard me say at one point how important I think it is to be engaged with other artists. Great things happen when artists get together and share ideas. A well-run artist co-op can provide that.
On the flip side,
Advantages & Disadvantages of Artist Co-ops 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
