HOW I CAN HELP

An art career is not only about making art, it’s also about getting your work out of the studio and into the world for people to see. This page lists many of the topics I often discuss with artists, ranging from the creation of the work itself, to it’s exhibition, and everything in between.

The advice I give artists is based on the knowledge I have gained working in my studio and navigating the New York art world over the last thirty years.

Wether you would like a fresh eye on your work for some conceptual feedback, or how to setup your studio for optimal productivity, or ideas on how to get your work exhibited, seen, and sold, I have done all of it. I would love the opportunity to help you achieve the same results.

DETERMINING YOUR GOALS

·       Strategizing your approach

·       What is your definition of success?

·       What is the “why” behind your work?

·       What do you want out of your practice?

·       What market does your work fit in?

·       Are you seeking sales?

·       Do you want to work with a gallery?

·       Do you want to teach art?

CONTEMPLATING YOUR WORK

·       Expanding the concepts in your work

·       Contemporary art vocabulary

·       The historical behind your work

·       Other artists working in a similar vein

MAKING YOUR WORK

·       Determining how to achieve your vision

·       Experimenting with materials,

methods and techniques

·       Mastering your technique

WORKING IN YOUR STUDIO

 ·      Renting a studio

·       Budgeting studio expenses, insurance, wifi

·       Setting up your studio

(lighting, materials, ventilation, etc)

·       Packing, shipping and storing your artwork

·       Cataloging and archiving your work

·       Working with art movers and shippers

PRESENTING YOUR WORK

·       Talking about your work

·       Writing artist statements

·       Studio visits

·       Creating a website

·       Branding

·       Social media

·       Artist talks and presentations

·       Résumés and CVs: what to (and not to) include

GETTING YOUR WORK OUT THERE

·       Networking strategies

·       Working with galleries, private art dealers

& art advisors

·       Studio visits

·       Pricing your work

·       Studio sales

·       Private commissions

·       Gallery sales, commissions, and discounts

·       Getting paid by the gallery or collector

·       Vanity galleries and scams.

·       Donating your work

EXHIBITING YOUR WORK

·       Planning a solo show

·       Titling your show

·       Laying out your show

·       Building digital or physical models for your show

·       Delivering your work to the exhibition space

·       Exhibition space contracts

·       Installing your show

·       Promoting your show

·       Selling work out of the studio

·       Writing a press release

·       Reaching out to collectors

·       Giving artist talks or lectures during your show

·       Deinstalling your show.

APPLYING TO AND ATTENDING AN ART RESIDENCY

·       What to expect at a residency

·       Types of residencies

·       Writing applications

·       Artwork Submissions

·       References

·       Work description

·       Project proposal

·       Making the most out of a residency

·       Residency resources

SUSTAINING YOUR PRACTICE:
FINDING CAREERS IN THE ARTS

·       Working at nonprofits

·       Working in design

·       Working at galleries

·       Working in museums

·       Teaching

·       Art handling

·       Working for an artist