Services for Artists

 

As a teaching artist and director of Arts Asylum, I hear from artists all the time about tackling the over-whelming business side of art. 

If you have all your promotional materials in order and a plan, you can take your art career to the next level without having to spend all your time managing yourself.  I can help you on all of these areas or any individual subject. For 10 years  as Gallery Curator and Administrative Director at Highways Performance Space & Gallery in Santa Monica, I  exhibited work of local artists, worked with curators, and 18th Street Art Center Artists in Residence.  I also worked with artists on self-promotion through individual consultations and  Promote Yourself Workshops to help artists achieve their goals. 

Areas to consider:

  • Bio 
  • Resume 
  • Artist statement 
  • Letters of recommendation and/or Quotes page
  • Video – review and editing suggestions
  • Catalogues
  • Post Card or Brochures – if teaching artist
  • Build a simple word press website/blog
  • Effective use of social media
  • Working with nonprofits as an umbrella organization for funding
  • Becoming a nonprofit
  • Grants for Artists
  • Residencies
  • Showcasing your art or performance
  • The new art world – galleries/art fairs/DYI/combo
    • One person shows or group shows?
    • Which gallery? Finding a good fit. How to approach. What to present.
    • Pop Up/Rental galleries
    • Donations 
    • Fairs
    • Stores/coffee shops/restaurants
  • Identifying your goals, expenses and creating a plan with a timeline
  • IRS

Call for a free phone or in person assessment, which can be followed up by an in-depth consultation. Fees to be determined by the extent of the artist’s needs. 310.990.2549