Showing items tagged "Exhibitions and curators"
Supporting Whitechapel Gallery’s open call for London Open Live
Building on our research, Artquest are supporting Whitechapel Gallery’s application and selection process for London Open Live. Whitechapel Gallery’s open call exhibition, The London Open, is back with an exclusive focus…
Running open calls
This article talks about the barriers open calls present to artists. It suggests ways of running open calls to overcome these. Open calls are often used by organisations to find artists to work with. An organisation produces…
Getting an exhibition
Exhibitions are public shows of your art. They can take place in art galleries, museums, or another space if you organise an exhibition yourself. A lot of work goes into making an exhibition. It takes money to…
Make promotional images of your art work
It’s important to have good images of your work. You’ll use these to send to curators and galleries who are interested in exhibiting your art. They could also be useful for catalogues, your…
Meeting and working with curators
A curator organises exhibitions. They research artists who interest them and invite them to take part. A curator might also organise shipping art work, insurance, and promotion. Meeting curators who work with artists like you…
Networking for artists
Networking has a bad name. Many artists think it’s mercenary and exploitative. But your network is how you find out about the art world, get support, and find work. Think about networking as ‘making friends’. In the…
Bilbao Rocks
During my five months on an artist residency in the Northern Spanish City of Bilbao, I have noticed a lot of artists. Being based in an artist residency centre this is obviously a risk. Considering the size of…
What should I consider when deciding whether or not to sign a written agreement with a gallery?
In particular, should I agree to a 12 month notice period and a commission on sales at exhibitions outside the gallery? The wisdom…
Negotiation for artists
The value of artists labour is often unrecognised. This makes negotiation particularly important for artists. The guide below covers basics tactics of negotiation, useful in most circumstances. Artists can often fall into the gratitude trap. We are…
How can I get my gallery to disclose the names of my buyers?
This article answers a question that artists regularly ask our legal specialists. So is the Data Protection Act just an excuse and how can you convince your…
Self-organised exhibitions
One of the best, and fastest ways of getting an exhibition is organising your own. This article highlights the key things to consider if you decide on a D.I.Y. approach. At the start of your career, you need…
What should I do if my dealer / gallery goes bust?
If you have been dealing with a dealer who has gone bankrupt you will need to contact his or her trustee in bankruptcy. Your claim will rank behind that…
Corporate art collections
There can be some good opportunities for artists to sell or rent their work to corporations. Why have your work in a corporate setting? Work in a corporate collection gives an artist exposure to a wealthy sector…
Making the most out of exhibitions
Exhibitions take a huge amount of time and effort to secure and organise. Think strategically about exhibiting so you get what you need from the process. Ask yourself why you want to exhibit now…
Can the organiser of an art show subsequently decide to remove a work from the show ?
Yes, and in the absence of a written agreement between you and the organiser, or in the absence of a suitable clause in…
What issues should I consider before hiring a space for a group show with other artists?
You should consider agreeing and signing a written contract with the owner of the building in question; and the owner of the building should…
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…
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…