The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist
by: Margaret Lazzari (0)
This essential resource addresses the challenges and opportunities of today’s art world, providing a wealth of practical advice for any artist seeking to make a career of their art.
Building a career as an artist involves so much more than creating art. Networking, marketing, writing, and curating are all critical concerns, as are the complexities of securing funding and showing one’s work. The list of hurdles can quickly become overwhelming, however, this comprehensive guide walks artists through every step they must consider as they launch their professional lives.
Margaret R. Lazzari packs each chapter with detailed, accessible advice that artists can immediately put into practice. How-to guides cover the speci cs of resume writing, contract drafting, and more; exhaustive checklists address everything from website setup to exhibition preparation; and artist interviews at the end of each chapter are invaluable examples of professional artists overcoming the same challenges that face every newcomer. This book includes an extensive appendix of organizations, agencies, and services to further guide the artist.
This third edition includes updated artist interviews and information on the most important digital skill sets, such as networking through social media, creating web-based exhibitions, displaying media works, and more. Lazzari writes with every type of artist in mind, providing a truly comprehensive guide to building a successful art career.
90 color and black-and-white illustrationsThe Reviews
This should be a Kindle book. There is nothing in it that needs to be in paperback format. To skimp on printing costs, they made the font so small that it's exhausting to read. At best, it's 5-6 pt. Kind of like what you expect on legalize that no one really wants you to read. There is text on some illustrations even smaller than that--I can't even read those with a magnifier. I'm giving it two stars since I presume there is at least that much valuable information in it--but I can't vouch for that. Even though I hate returning things, that's what's going to happen to this. So disappointing. Publisher--how about a Kindle version?
No fluff - just the meat. By the end of chapter 2 I had many action items to correct in my prior go to market tactics
This is a book I will keep forever. As an artists, it gives us all the guidlines for showing our art, selling, approaching galleries, etc.Thanks to our Professors for requiring this for classes.
I actually gave this to an exceptional young artist who will no doubt become a premier artist. This book covers the details of being a professional artist.
exactly what I needed and expected. Great product and quick delivery
Haven't finished it yet, but has some good insight. I think it would be a good read for someone wanting togo to art school.
They mean for the emerging painter.
I gave my old copy to a friend that was starting out as a sculptor. This book is a comprehensive handbook for anyone wanting to become an artist, or one that has already started. I love that it has a section that shows how to take proper photographs of your artwork to send slides for shows. It is also nice that there are parts where established artists tell a little on how they do it and give helpful advice. It is very helpful. A must for the emerging artist.
It's very good to buy
This should be a Kindle book. There is nothing in it that needs to be in paperback format. To skimp on printing costs, they made the font so small that it's exhausting to read. At best, it's 5-6 pt. Kind of like what you expect on legalize that no one really wants you to read. There is text on some illustrations even smaller than that--I can't even read those with a magnifier. I'm giving it two stars since I presume there is at least that much valuable information in it--but I can't vouch for that. Even though I hate returning things, that's what's going to happen to this. So disappointing. Publisher--how about a Kindle version?
