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2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty silly, this is mostly worthless, September 17, 2005
This review is from: The Artist's Guide to New Markets: Opportunities to Show and Sell Art Beyond Galleries (Paperback)
If you are so disconnected from the world that this book is helpful to you then you are probably too far gone already. Did you know that there are things out there called Art Fairs? No? Then there's a whole chapter telling you that there is! Of course all the chapter does is tell you to buy the leading art fair magazine. No joke! Does hearing that you should find a way to make potential buyers feel like their lives will be enriched by your art fill you with ideas? If so then you've got a whole chapter beating that very notion to death. You think I'm kidding? If those things seem novel to you, here's another: It's called the internet and you can find out everything in this book and more, including actual working links and contact information, for a lot less money. Sorry, this book is not very good. There is just absolutely nothing new in it and it's told in such a demeaning/upbeat style that will have all but the most bright-eyed and bushy-tailed gnashing their teeth. If it isn't a gallery then this book considers it "new" and wastes no amounts of usefulness giving it a gloss-over.
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71 of 78 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful to artists wanting to sell their works., October 29, 1998
This review is from: The Artist's Guide to New Markets: Opportunities to Show and Sell Art Beyond Galleries (Paperback)
This how-to guide is wonderful for artists who are just breaking into the business. The author uses a friendly, personal voice, and shares her own experiences very frankly. It is a shame that artists also have to be salesmen and pitch their own work in today's competitive world, but Hadden demystifies the process and makes it seem do-able. I mean, someone like Frank Stella who has a gallery and is shown in museums doesn't need The Artist's Guide to New Markets, but struggling artists with day-jobs will learn a lot from this book. Hadden takes the fear out of the awesome task of being your own best promoter.
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40 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I could discourage artists from buying this book..., October 5, 2003
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This review is from: The Artist's Guide to New Markets: Opportunities to Show and Sell Art Beyond Galleries (Paperback)
...it would stop them from having access to the most valuable ideas to helping anyone from progressing as a serious artist, and leave more room for ME to advance!!!! I thought I was an ideas person, and knew most of the ways of getting my art 'out there' but this book is jam packed with viable options of all imaginable venues and opportunities, as well as spelling out specific contacts and how to go about it all. From the moment I opened the book, I was highlighting, jotting down ideas, and revitalised in my enthusiasm to succeed with my art. I intend to read, re-read, and then read again this book. It will become my artist 'bible'. It encouraged me to put effort into submitting work to a hospital where it will now be viewed by thousands of people, and other exciting projects are now being explored. A HUGE thank you to Peggy for writing this book and being so generous with her first-hand knowledge sharing. I certainly learnt SO much from it, and would have to recommend it to any artist who wishes to progress in the art world (even though I wish they don't buy it, so that I can have all the opportunities to myself!).
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