Peace Love and Business Planning

"Will draw for food"

Don’t count on it says Alan, a noted art business consultant, in his article (link below, comments encouraged).  Like in other professions, get-rich schemes rarely work for artists, who are perpetually offering their creations to people they have never met and know nothing about.  Do those galleries across the country you are e-mailing and sending postcards to really have time to scrutinize your portfolio?  Moreover, do you even know if they are a reputable business that will honor a contract?

Bamberger takes his analysis a step further, explaining why art schools do not offer more hands on art-business education. Simple he says — if you knew how difficult it was to earn a living as an artist you might think twice before shelling out $100,000 (more) to such an institution.

What’s important? Make your art, make local contacts and get feedback and learn basic art business skills — the top of his list is my favorite — learn” how to talk and write about your art in ways people understand, regardless of how little or how much they know about art.”

I found this article riveting and informative.  It’s an important topic — I encourage you to comment or rate it.

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