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Justin Clayton paints fruit, see it from start to finish in time-lapse.
May
29
I’ve cautioned about donating art to charities in previous Art Marketing Action newsletters (and here). Today’s New York Times lays it all out in “Donating Work for Charity Has a Downside for Artists.”
Among the highlights:
- Artists who create special editions and/or a series of work just for donating.
- Artists and dealers who are attaching “resale riders” to donated…
May
25
COME JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING EVENING OF FINE ART, FOOD, & WINE
Gallery 33 is proud to present Rock the Arts Live and Silent Fine Art Auction to benefit San Buenaventura Foundation for the Arts.
Serious, discerning collectors of art will have an opportunity to acquire beautiful paintings, sculptures, limited edition and rare books at a Rock the Arts Live Auction pre-event, Saturday May 27, 5pm at Gallery 33. Bid on signed works by American writer and icon Ray Bradbury, works by painter Edward Borein, paintings and drawings by internationally renowned artists Omar de Leon, Michael Kelly, Rufino Tamayo, and John Anthony Miller among many other high quality artists. Special pricing available for combination Festival and Live Auction Tickets!
Gallery 33 (in the 451 Media Industrial Arts Building)
1328 N. Ventura Avenue
on Ventura’s Westside
doors will close after first 150 people
Tickets: $45
includes: auction, live music, appetizers & wine
The proceeds will fund the San Buenaventura Foundation for the Arts & the contributing artists.
Sponsored by 451 media Co and
VC Life & Style Magazine, Ventura County’s keepsake publication
Items are available for viewing from
May 24 ~ 26, 10-4 pm
Interested collectors please contact
Michael Kelly at 805-901-2137
or call gallery33:
805.641.9303
May
17
Local student artists exhibit works during gallery opening - Arts & Entertainment
This kind of events are so great to get involved in. I am always looking for these types of events to help encourage my students. Normally I try hanging work in local businesses for my students. This seems to help get the community more involved and drive traffic back to the studio. If you look around in your local community you can usually find 5-10 places that will hang your work free of charge and will never ask for any commissions on sold work. Here is a list of places to check out.
1. Local diners
2. Starbucks
3. Borders book store
4. Barns and Noble book store
5. Any local coffee shops.
May
16
“Find buyers for your art by blogging online!”
Being an Artist takes professionalism
Many artists just getting started may hear things like, “starving artist” or “all artist do drugs”. These are typical stereotypes just like any other group or culture may experience. Being a professional fine artist is much like running a business. You can’t just go out and paint every day and expect to somehow magically get recognized. It takes effort, willpower and self motivation to make money in the arts.
We all get a bad wrap…
Artist generally get a bad wrap because of art history and the carefree perspective that many have on life. The truth is, many people just don’t understand artists and their way of life. Some people don’t care to understand, which is just ignorant. The sad thing is that on average the common person walks away from things they don’t understand due to personal fear and trying to, “not look stupid.” Other than the common things like death and taxes I live a relatively carefree life. Why? Not because I lack motivation or did drugs, but because art is the most relaxing and stress free
thing anyone could ever do. I paint to be happy and de-stress. Most non-artists can not comprehend or associate this
feeling.
Don’t be a “Starving Artist!”
What I see most commonly happen is an artist wants to open up their own gallery. They spend days and months preparing work only to give it away as gifts. Before they know it half of their work is gone and what they have left is sold for half the price they wanted to sell it. Don’t get in the habit of just giving away your art. Take more pride in what you do and don’t sell yourself short. Don’t be overly harsh about giving away work either. If Grandma Rose is in the hospital and needs a little cheering up, give her a painting, no problem. Giving away paintings to friends and family at Christmas is definitely a way to loose business. The problem is that you create an image for yourself when you give work away for free. Do you ever see major art galleries giving away work or advertising sales? That’s right, NO! So why should you!
Make Yourself Known
Don’t stand around and wait for someone to pick you out of the crowd because it will never happen. With the ease of the internet today anyone can virtually become a celeberty if they want to be. So why not become a famous artist online that everyone talks about? YOU can make this happen! Once people begin to know you and your work, you may be able to host an event or show offline. You will be surprised at how many people show up. If you don’t know much about computers or the internet don’t worry because many artists don’t. Alot of people hire their local computer nerd to put together a simple site. Now days you don’t even need to build your own website because their are companies that provide website templates and free online portfolios. Seriously, just go to Google.com and type in, “Free Online Portfolios” you will find tons of awesome software and online services that provide “Free Online Portfolios”.
Blog Your Brains Out!
By now if you haven’t heard of blogging you better get a time machine and come to 2006. It is one of the biggest online trends of the century and everyone is doing it. Even business owners, celebrities and grandma blog, so you should to. It’s easy and free! There are tons of blogging services that have different features so check around. I use “Blogger” to host this blog and it is good if you know a little HTML. If not, there are plenty others. Check this link to find a blog. Once you have your blog up and running you can upload photos and send the links to all your family, friends and clients. Many blog services have included many other features that allow others to get regular updates of your postings so once you start, don’t give up because you will lose your potential market. Every blog service has tutorials on how to set up your blog account, so even if you know nothing know, you will soon!
5 Steps to “Making Yourself Known”
- Get your head on straight and stop making excuses. Don’t be a starving artist!
- Find an easy-to-use online portfolio and start uploading your work.
- Create a blog, like the one you are reading here and upload images, descriptions of your work and a bio about you.
- Create a nice looking professional sounding email to all your friends and family about your new online portfolios and blogg. In the email, include a link to the site(s) with your work. Let them know to feel
free to forward the email to any of their friends if they want to share your artwork.
- Wait for the response!
I hope you have gotten something good out of this article, so good luck and let me know how you do!
May
12
Discounts for Art Dealers?
Lynnda Tenpenny wrote with this question about relationships with gallery dealers and when to offer them discounts:
When you have a relationship with a gallery and the gallery owner keeps saying that he/she is really interested in one of your art pieces, what’s the protocol here?
I have this happening at two galleries. One is a frame gallery and if I were to give her the art piece (it…
May
6
Author: Richard Romando
Art galleries are institutions or forums to promote art
appreciation in art buyers and a platform for artists to display
their work. The term art gallery initially denoted a particular
area or gallery in a museum to display paintings, sculptures,
and illustrations. The popularity and success of this concept
encouraged reserving rooms and later, private and public
independent buildings exclusively for exhibitions, seminars, art
teaching, and research programs.
Fame or notoriety of a gallery is dependent upon the artists
showcased and, to a large extent, the connection with an art
dealer. The partnership encourages benchmarks of excellence, as
sincere dealers ensure maximum exposure for the gallery and
artist.
It was in 1793, after the French Revolution, that the first
gallery or museum to display royal treasures was established at
Louvre in Paris. It set a precedent for showcasing art
collections for general viewing. With the increasing popularity
of fine arts and artists, galleries catering to different tastes
and denominations sprouted up in most major cities of the world.
The U.S. has its share of both national and private galleries in
towns and cities, holiday resorts, or artist’s camps. Majority
galleries have favorite artists on their roster, while some
purchase and promote works of unknown and new artists or host
artistic activities such as musical soirees, book launches, or
photo exhibitions to coincide with the subject or theme of
particular artwork.
A wider demand for art and artists encouraged the establishment
of online galleries to help source and purchase paintings or
sculptures from galleries and art dealers in different cities or
countries. Art collectors or novices find this a convenient way
to browse through paintings of different artists, depending on
taste and setting. But there is nothing to compete with the
artistic ambience of an uptown gallery showcasing traditional
and exclusive artists or a downtown one selling contemporary or
kitschy works of new and emerging artists.
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May
1
Have you ever wondered how to stretch a canvas? Well now you can see a great demonstration with a step-by-step guide by clicking the title above or by clicking here. Stretching a canvas is a rather easy process if you have the right tools. Any regular old staple gun will work, it doesn’t have to be electric.