Looking for more information on art and the law? Check our Artlaw section.
Filter your results
Application toolbox Areas of artistic practice Artists in the real world Copyright and intellectual property Doing it yourself Early career and new graduates Editioning Funding and fundraising Getting an exhibition Jobs, internships, self-employment Managing your money Networking Opportunities and open calls Peer mentoring and crits Pensions and tax Promotion and marketing Promotion toolbox Public art and commissions Residencies Selling and pricing Studios
Insurance
Having adequate insurance protects your work, studio, equipment and materials. If anything gets stolen or damaged you’ll be able to replace it. Insurance also protects you if an accident occurs while working with the public. There are two main…
Public art commissions and the law
An artist commission is when artist is paid to create a new piece of work. It’s important artists understand their legal rights when undertaking a commission. A commission might take the form of Commissions…
Gallery education
One of the many ways that artists can earn a living is working in a gallery education programme. Gallery education programmes often run in publicly funded spaces. They are a way for the gallery to engage with their…
Tax tips for artists
4 out of 5 artists are set to pay more tax than they need to each year. People in Britain overspend £7.6 billion in unnecessary tax every year. It’s a scary statistic. So how can artists…
Volunteering in the arts
If you are a volunteer, remember, even if you work for nothing, your time is still worth something. Consider your time as a donation to an organisation you work for. It is an investment in your…
After a public art commission
After you finish a project, it isn’t always a case of walking away. Your project plan should cover what happens after your commission and contract have finished. How will the physical structure you have produced…
Running and programming your own artist-led space
If you are running your own gallery space it’s important to have an idea of the kind of programme you want. A clear curatorial vision will help attract visitors and funding to your…
Email newsletters and mailing lists
Many artists keep a list of professional contacts to send news about exhibitions and events. Along with social networks these are effective at telling your regular audience what you are doing. Email newsletters are a…
Crowdfunding for artists
Crowdfunding is an alternative way for artists to fundraise for their projects. Basics of crowdfunding Instead of applying for large sums from a funder, you ask for smaller pledges from many individuals. Artists run “campaigns” that offer…
Tips for selling your art
Rise Art founder Scott Phillips and curator Sergio Fernandez suggest tips for artists on how to promote and sell their work. Know your practice, and ‘self curate’ We come across artists all the time who…
Business cards
Business cards are an effective way for artists to share their contact details at private views. They need not be corporate, as with anything you issue, it should reflect who you are and the nature of the work.…
Starting out as an artist
What first steps should an artist take when starting out in their career? This article suggests some things to do like: For more information read our Primer ebook / Primer PDF for advice to new…