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…
Borneo: Tong Tana – walking with the Penan by Layla Curtis
In May 2010 artist Layla Curtis travelled to the rainforests of Borneo. Filming a Penan hunter’s solo journey through dense jungle near BaJawi, one of Borneo’s last remaining pristine rainforest wildernesses for…
Loaner Beware
This is a very unusual step for any artist to take in the UK. How have these circumstances arisen, what is the likely outcome, and what lessons can be learned by artists, collectors and galleries? The case of…
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
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