The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist, Enhanced Edition / Edition 2

by Margaret Lazzari

Overview

THE PRACTICAL HANDBOOK FOR THE EMERGING ARTIST is an excellent resource for practicing artists. This ENHANCED SECOND EDITION continues to focus on all aspects of the emerging artist's career-studio practice, including developing ties in the art world, documenting work, making digital images, exhibiting art, writing about art, taking on curatorial responsibilities, addressing financial and legal concerns, and attending graduate school, with added emphasis on art in the digital age. The book demonstrates how users can make things happen for their careers, in addition to helping them find and approach already-existing outlets for their work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780495910268
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Margaret Lazzari is a professor of drawing and painting at the University of Southern California. An active writer and artist, Margaret's drawings and paintings have been exhibited extensively throughout the United States. She is half of the Lazzari Evans Public Art Design Team.

Table of Contents

PART I: GROUNDWORK. 1. The Artwork Is Most Important. 2. Making Connections. PART II: GETTING YOUR WORK OUT AND SEEN. 3. Taking Control of Showing Your Work. 4. Your Show. 5. Documenting Your Work. 6. Presenting Your Work to Art Professionals and Clients. 7. Researching Galleries, Museums, and Other Art Venues. 8. Artist/Gallery Relations. PART III: POSITIONS OF INFLUENCE. 9. Writing for Art Publications. 10. Curating. 11. Creating a New Art Space. PART IV: FINANCIAL CONCERNS. 12. Jobs. 13. Grants. 14. Other Financial Support. 15. The Business End. PART V: EDUCATION. 16. The Master of Fine Arts Degree. 17. Other Educational Opportunities.