Commissions
I have been commissioned to produce a piece of public art. Can the body commissioning the artwork subsequently terminate the agreement? What should I do if a commission is rejected after it has been completed? What should I be…
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…
What should I do if a commission is rejected after it has been completed?
Artists sometimes find that a commissioned work – either public or private – is rejected after the commission has taken place. Ideally, a commission contract should…
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.…
ArtlawTV: Rene Gimpel on Gallery Deals
Gallery Deals – the artist / gallery relationship Art dealer Rene Gimpel of Gimpel Fils considers the relationship between artists and galleries, including contracts, gallery responsibilities and what commercial galleries do for artists. There…
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…
Artists projects archive
See all of our projects delivered direct to artists since 2001, from residencies, conferences, commissions and publications to image licensing, internships, studio assistant employment, networks, events and grants. Visit projects archive.