Taking the Leap: Building a Career As a Visual Artist (Paperback)

by Cay Lang (Author) "In the art world, the hottest issue today is guaranteed to be old news by next week..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Based on artist and teacher Cay Lang's popular seminars, TAKING THE LEAP teaches artists how to succeed in today's complex and competitive art world. Offering inside information on how to show at galleries, nonprofit spaces, and museums, as well as a host of nontraditional venues, this behind-the-scenes look at the art world reveals how decisions are made and what artists can expect and how they can create their own art scene on their own terms.

About the Author
Cay Lang is an internationally exhibiting fine-art photographer and teacher who began offering her "Taking the Leap" course in 1990. Today her classes are so popular she turns away five times as many students as she admits. She lives in Emeryville, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811818152
• ISBN-13: 978-0811818155
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #466,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It changed my life!, April 26, 2000

By A Customer

Last year I went out and bought every book I could find on marketing my art. Some of them were pretty good but this book just shone! It was so clear and funny that I decided to try to do exactly what the author said. I've had two shows of my work already and four more lined up for next year. And it was fun!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is a gem!, June 17, 2002

By A Customer

Cay Lang uses practical terms and FACTS to teach people how to make their way as visual artists... The book has lists of things to do, the ways to do them and the encouragement to help you follow through. I find myself quoting this book all the time.
It was an easy read, not too technichal, inspirational and a great gift for people who are just a little bit nervous about taking the leap....
i have lent it to people who have promptly returned it to me so they could buy their own copy....

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cay Lang, thank you for this program ... and the book!, July 22, 2003

By	Barbara Bell (San Carlos, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fantastic book that outlines what you need to do to set up and follow through as a visual artist. Every chapter is like a checklist. You can always use it as reference material later, but the book is great whether you read it for the 1st time or 51st time. Bravo, Cay Lang!