March 30th, 2010

Do you absolutely hate, detest and despise writing artist statements, submission letters or proposals?  I get anxious and break out into a cold sweat (well not really but I still don’t like it).  Do you find yourself saying “I have a visual language” or want very much to go with “a picture is worth a 1000 words”. Unfortunately that is not going to advance your art career or get the work accepted by galleries or the public.  In order to reach people artists are put into the position where they have to explain their art and if feels like you have to explain yourself.

To help in this daunting task I have compiled some links to people and sites that actually have some useful tips.

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November 13th, 2008

I’d Rather Be in the Studio: The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion

by Alyson B. Stanfield

Through sections based on common excuses, Stanfield describes how artists can promote themselves through communicating to others about their work.

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How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul

by Caroll Michels

The classic handbook for launching and sustaining a career, with new and expanded resources for succeeding in the burgeoning Internet art market.

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