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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for professional artists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for artists!
This book was recommended to me, and I'm so glad I purchased it! I've been reading art books, and reading business books, but there were so many gaps in my knowledge that I'd been trying to fill that these books did not cover. Specifically, I wanted to know how to run my art business better, what the deal was with grants, how to interact with clients, the money questions around selling my paintings and balancing my income, dealing with galleries, etc., and this book covered them all, and thoroughly, and in plain-speak. I purchased two others along the same lines, but after flipping through all of them, I dove into this one first. An excellent and informative book! Highly recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars It didn't surprise me -- I've seen no better resource on the market
I teach a professional practices course in a BFA program at a State University in Pennsylvania; for several years I've made this book required reading for my professional practices students. By far, it's the most informative, accurate, and well-written I've ever seen on the subject. The authors fully understand the art business, and they understand the problems and challenges of making meaningful art and interfacing with the higher-level business end of things. A former student sent a text to me yesterday as he attended his first MFA class in Professional Development at a well-respected university in New York. He was excited to see that they were using the same book in his grad level class. It didn't surprise me -- I've seen no better resource on the market. I've been involved in the art world for 40+ years as an artist, critic, curator, and professor and this book is without a doubt the current gold standard.
4.0 out of 5 stars Gems among the clutter
The focus of this book is not the doing of art but the business of art. If an artist considers his or her output as more than a hobby then the business of art becomes critical. For most artists this means getting work placed in a commercial gallery, something that is not always taught in school. The content of this book, written from the perspective of a gallery owner, is therefore advice worth taking. The tips are pragmatic and based on experience. My only complaint is the design and layout of the book. This is not an aesthetic issue but one of readability. The layout seems to be based on the notion that contemporary readers have a short attention span and are always ready to jump to something new. It also seems to assume that the reader is young with perfect eyesight. Page layout is of two types. Most pages have the narrative text in a column toward the binding with a more narrow outer column made up of quotes from those in the gallery business. This use of the sidebar is a good way to add specific bits of information related to the general narrative. However, for me, this results in a visually cramped page. In addition, the condensed sans serif font is 9 points in the narrative column while the sidebar text is in 7.5 points. This last is just too small for me to read. The information is of real interest so I guess I will get a new prescription for my glasses. The second page design, scattered throughout, places one quote on the page using a large 17 point font. These quotes are no more informative than those in the sidebars. They also have very narrow page margins so that text rolls into the binding gutter. Minor quibbles? Not if the page design makes it difficult to read the book. Plus, a book about the pragmatics of art should be both artful and functional in its own design.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for artist
In my experience most art schools do little to nothing to properly prepare you to be a working artist and handle the business side of things. This book is fantastic and one all artist should own. It covers almost all the questions I had regarding the business side of things. I love that it has quotes from various people in the art world and gives real templates you can use for things like contracts. Love that they put out a updated version of the book that covers things artist are having to deal with now.
5.0 out of 5 stars I’ll be keeping a copy in the studio for reference
I ordered this book on my kindle and then proceeded to order a hard copy as well, so that I could highlight passages and reference pages in the future. It is the first art advice book I’ve read that feels like it’s written by smart people who are actually involved in the NY art world and art world at large. Their descriptions of navigating the art industry certainly aligned with my own experiences but they also had a vast amount of advice I hadn’t heard before, or had heard but hadn’t taken seriously before. I expect my paperback copy to be marked up and dog eared long before I’m done with it.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for artists.
Starting with the title this book contains great info for all artists. Yes, art is work though many do not understand that. Yes, art is a business, and even more do not realize that. You can choose how to approach the marketing of your art and just for that this book is invaluable... The book goes from a lot of ideas for marketing to detailed info of how exactly to do it.In short, this book is an invaluable tool for any artist and a great tool for an artist in the way to becoming a professional artist. Worth every penny and then some!
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading your book is like sitting at an invaluable behind-the-scenes studio tour and getting ...
Thank you, Heather Bhandari! Reading your book is like sitting at an invaluable behind-the-scenes studio tour and getting to ask everyone in the art world a gazillion questions, from how to walk a visitor through your studio and talk about your art, to how to create a certificate of authenticity to include with sold works. The time spent reading this book is probably some of the most valuable time I'm investing in my career as an artist - what I've learned so far will for sure help me communicate in a professional and polished manner. HUGE thanks!
Great book
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Best book ever!
Best guide for artists ever written.All the things we don’t learn in university are here.Love love love!Thank you!
Cuiden los libros
Me llevo un sabor amargo, apenas llegó y tiene detalles que no afectan la lectura pero dan mala presentación
uplifulting and informative
as an artist it is often difficult to see where to go next and how to do it. you could say this is an A-Z of art as a career.
Lectura recomendad para todo aquel artista que desee entrar en el mundo galerías comerciales
Útil al empezar tu carrera. No sé qué tan realista sea al intentar aplicarlo en otros mercados como el europeo/español pero definitivamente te ayuda a pensar como un negocio. Lectura recomendada.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for professional artists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for artists!
This book was recommended to me, and I'm so glad I purchased it! I've been reading art books, and reading business books, but there were so many gaps in my knowledge that I'd been trying to fill that these books did not cover. Specifically, I wanted to know how to run my art business better, what the deal was with grants, how to interact with clients, the money questions around selling my paintings and balancing my income, dealing with galleries, etc., and this book covered them all, and thoroughly, and in plain-speak. I purchased two others along the same lines, but after flipping through all of them, I dove into this one first. An excellent and informative book! Highly recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars It didn't surprise me -- I've seen no better resource on the market
I teach a professional practices course in a BFA program at a State University in Pennsylvania; for several years I've made this book required reading for my professional practices students. By far, it's the most informative, accurate, and well-written I've ever seen on the subject. The authors fully understand the art business, and they understand the problems and challenges of making meaningful art and interfacing with the higher-level business end of things. A former student sent a text to me yesterday as he attended his first MFA class in Professional Development at a well-respected university in New York. He was excited to see that they were using the same book in his grad level class. It didn't surprise me -- I've seen no better resource on the market. I've been involved in the art world for 40+ years as an artist, critic, curator, and professor and this book is without a doubt the current gold standard.
4.0 out of 5 stars Gems among the clutter
The focus of this book is not the doing of art but the business of art. If an artist considers his or her output as more than a hobby then the business of art becomes critical. For most artists this means getting work placed in a commercial gallery, something that is not always taught in school. The content of this book, written from the perspective of a gallery owner, is therefore advice worth taking. The tips are pragmatic and based on experience. My only complaint is the design and layout of the book. This is not an aesthetic issue but one of readability. The layout seems to be based on the notion that contemporary readers have a short attention span and are always ready to jump to something new. It also seems to assume that the reader is young with perfect eyesight. Page layout is of two types. Most pages have the narrative text in a column toward the binding with a more narrow outer column made up of quotes from those in the gallery business. This use of the sidebar is a good way to add specific bits of information related to the general narrative. However, for me, this results in a visually cramped page. In addition, the condensed sans serif font is 9 points in the narrative column while the sidebar text is in 7.5 points. This last is just too small for me to read. The information is of real interest so I guess I will get a new prescription for my glasses. The second page design, scattered throughout, places one quote on the page using a large 17 point font. These quotes are no more informative than those in the sidebars. They also have very narrow page margins so that text rolls into the binding gutter. Minor quibbles? Not if the page design makes it difficult to read the book. Plus, a book about the pragmatics of art should be both artful and functional in its own design.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for artist
In my experience most art schools do little to nothing to properly prepare you to be a working artist and handle the business side of things. This book is fantastic and one all artist should own. It covers almost all the questions I had regarding the business side of things. I love that it has quotes from various people in the art world and gives real templates you can use for things like contracts. Love that they put out a updated version of the book that covers things artist are having to deal with now.
5.0 out of 5 stars I’ll be keeping a copy in the studio for reference
I ordered this book on my kindle and then proceeded to order a hard copy as well, so that I could highlight passages and reference pages in the future. It is the first art advice book I’ve read that feels like it’s written by smart people who are actually involved in the NY art world and art world at large. Their descriptions of navigating the art industry certainly aligned with my own experiences but they also had a vast amount of advice I hadn’t heard before, or had heard but hadn’t taken seriously before. I expect my paperback copy to be marked up and dog eared long before I’m done with it.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for artists.
Starting with the title this book contains great info for all artists. Yes, art is work though many do not understand that. Yes, art is a business, and even more do not realize that. You can choose how to approach the marketing of your art and just for that this book is invaluable... The book goes from a lot of ideas for marketing to detailed info of how exactly to do it.In short, this book is an invaluable tool for any artist and a great tool for an artist in the way to becoming a professional artist. Worth every penny and then some!
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading your book is like sitting at an invaluable behind-the-scenes studio tour and getting ...
Thank you, Heather Bhandari! Reading your book is like sitting at an invaluable behind-the-scenes studio tour and getting to ask everyone in the art world a gazillion questions, from how to walk a visitor through your studio and talk about your art, to how to create a certificate of authenticity to include with sold works. The time spent reading this book is probably some of the most valuable time I'm investing in my career as an artist - what I've learned so far will for sure help me communicate in a professional and polished manner. HUGE thanks!
Great book
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Best book ever!
Best guide for artists ever written.All the things we don’t learn in university are here.Love love love!Thank you!
Cuiden los libros
Me llevo un sabor amargo, apenas llegó y tiene detalles que no afectan la lectura pero dan mala presentación
uplifulting and informative
as an artist it is often difficult to see where to go next and how to do it. you could say this is an A-Z of art as a career.
Lectura recomendad para todo aquel artista que desee entrar en el mundo galerías comerciales
Útil al empezar tu carrera. No sé qué tan realista sea al intentar aplicarlo en otros mercados como el europeo/español pero definitivamente te ayuda a pensar como un negocio. Lectura recomendada.
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