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by Daniel Grant (Author) "Artists aren't people who simply create art and then drift off into oblivion: they want their work to be seen and to receive some sort..." (more)
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“...invaluable resource for aspiring artists...I can’t think of a better book for this purpose.” -- Crafts Report

“...this book will certainly prove to be a valuable guide to the visual arts.” -- Stephen Doherty, editor-in-chief, American Artist

“an intelligent and selective overview of the art world...highly suitable for younger artists on the threshold of professional life.” -- Dore Ashton, critic, author of The New York School

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Thoroughly updated and expanded, this classic handbook teaches emerging artists all the strategies they need to know for selling artwork on their own or through dealers.

The book's new sections target today's vital issues: creating a web site; obtaining copyright/trademark protection on the Internet; coping with censorship of controversial art; and dealing with the new realities of funding sources. Additional chapters tell how to find galleries, arrange exhibitions, apply for grants, land survival jobs doing custom decorative art or teaching, and other relevant topics.

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Allworth Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581150563
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581150568
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #76,160 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic overview very insightful., December 19, 2004
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I read the 3rd edition by Daniel Grant. The book is aimed mainly at oil painters and sculptures. Even though I am interested in selling fine art photography the information was still much help since it gives such a complete view of selling art. Sales outlets include galleries, mail order, Internet, and others including the likely hood of success in each and examples of persons who have been successful in each. The conversational style is easy to read. Positives and negatives of various sales methods are given. The book neither depresses nor thrills but seems to evenly cover the material. Many many issues of selling art are covered. Just when you think the author is done he comes up with another factor to consider. Personal issues as to how to act are covered as part of the explanations and a chapter on "Handling the Pressures" of success and waiting for success is included. It includes an Appendix of names and addresses of helpful organizations. Makes you feel like you could make money in the arts. Overall it was a great read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars interesting, August 30, 2008
This is an ok boook for artists. Not as good as other books I have read. A book for the beginner in the Art world.
catherine www.catherinefoster.com
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