Life is often learned best by trial and error but why duplicate mistakes I've already made. Below are resources that may be helpful as you establish yourself in your career as an artist.
Any additions or feedback, please let me know.
Affordable and Easy Websites/Hosting:
www.godaddy.com
Custom Web Design
www.focus97.com
Invitation and Business Card Printing:
www.overnightprints.com
others are:
www.psprint.com
www.rocketpostcards.com
Professional Photography of Art:
www.BlackCatStudios.com
Do-It-Yourself Frames
Cheap Pete's on Geary
Aaron Brothers on Geary
Ikea
Networking with your Artists Community:
Here of course
www.craigslist.org
www.artbusiness.com
www.artspan.org
www.squidlist.org
www.fecalface.com
www.sfist.com
www.flavorpill.com
the list goes on and on...
CA Small Business Resources:
click here
Art Insurance:
Linda Williams, State Farm
415.648.1155
Affordable Health Care:
www.esurance.com
San Francisco Open Studios:
www.artspan.org
Shipping:
For standard shipping, I prefer US Postal Service but for larger more expensive items I use FedEx. Always be sure to call for a quote first!
reaves gallery presents
A R T i q u e
artists open critique
a monthly forum for artists to participate in an open critique discussion for artistic growth and development.
Second Tuesday of each month
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Admission: FREE/snacks and drinks to share are welcome
Whether you have questions about pricing, presentation, framing, how to create a thematic exhibition, or simply honest feedback on style or voice, this event is for you. Artists of all levels and media are invited to bring up to 3 pieces of artwork and specific questions for discussion in this open forum.
The Artists Open Critique provides a forum for artists from emerging to professional, to participate in a constructive critique session and is moderated by owner, Sharon Reaves.
Artists sign up at the beginning of the event and bring pieces of their artwork to present to the group and ask specific questions concerning technique, design, composition, and presentation. Artists Open Critique participants should please be prepared with:
-- up to three pieces of artwork to show
-- a brief statement of intent for your artwork
-- a brief explanation of the medium that you utilize
-- one to three specific questions to present to the attendees
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reaves gallery is located at 235 gough street @ hickory between fell and oak in hayes valley
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Interested in getting started but not sure where to start? One-on-One Consulting is available for a fee of $50 per hour with a two-hour minimum (within San Francisco limits).
Possible topics include:
-- curating your first show and finding a safe venue
-- pricing your work
-- help with an artist's statement or bio
-- help with installations in alternative venues
-- cost efficient tips on framing and presenting your work, etc.