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The Business of Art: Creating an Artist Website, or, The Art of Storytelling

One of the most common misunderstandings artists have about websites is the idea that an online virtual gallery or portfolio can function as a comprehensive marketing strategy. I often read articles encouraging artists to simply develop an online portfolio to drive audiences (and potential buyers) toward their works. Unfortunately, the internet is so saturated with…

The Business of Art: A Conversation with Maxwell Anderson, Eugene McDermott Director, Dallas Museum of Art

Maxwell Anderson is The Eugene McDermott Director of the Dallas Museum of Art. Prior to joining the DMA in January 2012, he was The Melvin & Bren Simon Director and CEO of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Alice Pratt Brown Director of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the director of the Art Gallery…

The Business of Art: Website Resources

Below are a few services you can use to build your own artist website. However, there are many other options to choose from. We recommended researching different website services before deciding on one. Many offer a free trial period so you can test out the service first. Easy, fast, and free website servicesThese online services…

The Business of Art: An Interview with Impractical Labor in the Service of the Speculative Arts

ILSSA discusses its upcoming exhibition featuring innovative applications of obsolete technology At the intersection of research institute, labor union, and social practice art project is the membership organization Impractical Labor in the Service of the Speculative Arts(ILSSA). Founded in 2008, and run by artists, writers, educators, printers, and book makers Bridget Elmer and Emily K. Larned, ILSSA is a…