Art News and Blogs From Around the Web
Welcome to the ArtistPresentations.com art news reader. Here, we present the latest news and blogs about art marketing and more gathered from several sources around the Web. All aggregated into one convenient place. These feeds are updated hourly to provide you with the very latest news and information. We'll be adding feed sources on a continual basis.
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It’s been almost a year since I finished the eBook How to Be A Press Friendly Artist. I have received a lot of great feedback and thanks for making the process less daunting and more doable. Recently someone asked this on the Art Licensing Info Facebook page: Hey, I gobbled up your e-book on becoming a press friendly artist and I plan on following through on all it’s advice. I have a press kit all done like you instructed but I am still unsure of the procedure for sending it out...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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Digital Artists and Fine Art Photographers Should Be Using Convergent Media. Convergent Media is a term I coined in 2007 for Digital Artists. Digital artists and fine art photographers were in attendance when I recently spoke at art business webinars, art marketing panels and podcasts. During those talks, I mentioned why I believe "Convergent Media" is a great term for them to use. It Was a Busy Week Talking About Art Marketing and Art Business My first activity was as a panelist...Source: ArtPrintIssues.com
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Your relationship with a collector doesn’t end when the work is purchased. It has just begun. Discuss. Today’s Deep Thought Thursday was inspired by my presentation at smARTist Telesummit 2012: “Unforgettable: 6 Actions to Guarantee Collectors Remember You.” Sign up here to be notified when the home-study edition is available.Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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I’ve been getting some interesting questions lately that have caused me to really think about what I would do. An artist recently emailed me with what I consider a very high class problem – they have submitted their portfolio to a few art publishers and agents and now have a few that are interested in signing the artist. The main question was Is it better to go with an agent or a publisher/licensor? First it is important to understand the distinction, especially if you are new to...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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Some friends will see it on Facebook, most won’t. Some followers will catch your tweet or your +1 post, most won’t. Some people will read your email or blog post, some won’t. ©2010 Cheryl Laube, Why. From the "Being Woman” Series III. Archival digital print, 17 x 22 inches. Six artists scheduled a one-night-only art show in the boutique hotel just down the hill from me. I know two of them fairly well. I received an email announcement (bulk blast) from one of the artists about 3 weeks...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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By Tara Reed So you’ve heard about art licensing and think it sounds amazing! You can create art and have several people pay you for the rights to use it. You don’t have to do any of the marketing, selling or credit card processing. Heck, you’ve heard about people who make millions doing it so why shouldn’t you? Well… it’s not that easy. I will begin by telling you it is possible to earn a living licensing your art and that it can be done. I built my business from the ground up and absolutely...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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Free Art Marketing & Art Business Podcast For some time now I have been having a weekly conversation with Jason Horejs. He is a gallery owner, (Xanadu Gallery), author of "Starving" to Successful: The Fine Artist's Guide to Getting Into Galleries and Selling More Art. His Red Dot Blog is very popular. We have been visiting on a range of art business and art marketing topics. There is so much change with regard to what's going on in the art market, including new trends in digital...Source: ArtPrintIssues.com
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The sale price of $27 ends on Tuesday, January 31st – have you taken advantage of this deal yet? Not only do you get an audio and transcript, you get an eBook with lots of worksheets to print out and use as well as “Goal Mail” every month for the next 12 months to keep you on track. I created The Goal Wheel for Artists™ because I needed a better way – it works for me and I think it can work for you too. I took things that worked for me from other goal setting ideas I...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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With so many good documentaries about art available, it’s time to update my list. Add them to your queue, watch them online when you can, or find clips on YouTube. These are too good to miss. Tops on My List The PBS series art: 21. A pioneering series on artists making art today. Don’t miss a single episode. How to Draw a Bunny – The mysterious art, life, death of Ray Johnson. I haven’t seen it in a long while, but it made an impact and is still at the top of my list....Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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It’s been a while since we had a legal expert on the line – I hope you were able to dial in and learn lots! Attorney Kyle-Beth Hilfer has lots of experience in art licensing and general intellectual property law – of course her answers are not to be construed as legal counsel just food for thought. (Disclaimers are very important! If you have a specific issue, contact her or the attorney of your choice!) What we covered on the call… • How to find and how to handle...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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Joseph Beuys famously said “Everyone is an artist,” referring to his belief in a universal human creativity and the power of art to bring about revolutionary change. Beuys Felt TV performance. Photo by Lothar Wolleh. Lately, many thinkers have been using the word “artist” to describe someone who acts as a force of change – who does something different to shake up the status quo and make us look at life and work in new ways. Read Seth Godin’s definition...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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On the heels of last week’s post about the importance of systems link to last week, here’s a system framework inspired by a question from Kerry Thompson. What do you do after you’ve finished a work? ©2011 Kerry Thompson, Café Friends Nursery. Acrylic on cotton canvas, 61 x 77 centimeters Finish the Details The work shouldn’t be considered complete until you do the following with the physical piece. Sign it! Sign your art wherever you can, and however you do it best. Add the date on the...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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We sure hope so! I’m really excited for you to get to know AttorneyKyle-Beth Hilfer. She first came on my radar in a discussion on the Art of Licensing group on LinkedIn. She also blogs occasionally about licensing. I decided it was time to bring in a new legal expert for a new perspective and we have a great call planned – we hope you take the opportunity to listen and learn! So… if you have signed up for an Ask Call before, you should receive or have received an email reminding you of all...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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It would be wonderful to have you participate in the 2012 smARTist Telesummit. It starts next week. I've watched its growth over the past six years, and presented at the last three. This year has the best speaker lineup ever, IMHO. Modern Art Marketing: A Blessing and a Curse Visual artists have the blessing of easy access to the most powerful set of art marketing tools every developed for solo practices and small businesses. They come in the form of free or affordable websites,...Source: ArtPrintIssues.com
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There are six principles of no-excuse art marketing that guide my teaching and my book. The first principle, I believe, is the most important. It states: You are in charge of your career. You have control over words, prices, artwork, and your image. People will take as much from you as you give them, so guard this power to remain in charge of your destiny. Accept 100% responsibility for your actions and make no excuses. It might seem as though your power is in the hands of galleries, curators,...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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You read that right! While chatting with Maria last week she told me that she wants to offer artists who have purchased our eBook – How to Understand Art Licensing Contracts, $50 off a consultation with her regarding, well, contracts. You know the old saying – Different Strokes for Different Folks, right? Well while I do my own contract reviews and negotiations, I don’t choose to consult with artists on contract related issues. It just isn’t an area that gets me...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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#Photographers How important are the national portfolio reviews? What do they do for your career/biz? .@wtek challenges all #artists to make a bowl on Super Bowl Sunday – 2/5. Accept? hammermarks.wordpress.com/super-bowl-cha… Holy Cow! How to Succeed at Selling to a Niche Market twrt.me/2216b2 via @ArtsyShark Physical media has stronger emotional impact than e-marketing ow.ly/8q3RR via @marciasmantras How to use Pinterest in your art marketing via @meganauman ow.ly/8pNdY Got your G+...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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At the beginning of each year I double check what mileage deduction rate the IRS is allowing for business travel – and if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I like to pass it on! 2012 mileage deductions are the same as July-Dec 2011 – 55.5¢ / business mile. To see the official announcement and details, go to http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=250882,00.html Keep more of your hard earned money by taking every deduction you can for your business! Here...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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Today’s DTT comes via Twitter and @JuliaKirt. When is it okay to stop making art?Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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I saw this on Facebook last week and shared it on the Art Licensing Info page… within an hour it got 19 likes and a share. I decided it was worth putting on the blog so no one misses it! Something to think about for 2012: …..”The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are. Analyze your life in terms of your environment. Are the things around you helping you towards success or are they holding you back? You are not planted in...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com