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So, You Wrote a Book--Now What?

Article by David Unowsky — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Veteran bookseller and publisher David Unowsky offers no-nonsense advice on how to place your book on store shelves (and ensure that it doesn't just sit there).

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Installation Art: Appropriation Art

Scott Stulen — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Lector notes for the Rochester Art Center Contemporary Art 101 series. Click on related content below for the pdf.

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Installation Art Notes

Scott Stulen — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 06:00:00 GMT

Rochester Art Center provides notes on the Installation Art lecture from January, 2006.

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Curators' Chat

Eugenie Joo with Lauri Firstenberg and Franklin Sirmans — Fri, 23 Apr 2004 05:00:00 GMT

An interview with Eungie Joo, curator and writer; Lauri Firstenberg, curator of Artists Space, NY; and Franklin Sirmans, freelance writer, editor, and independent curator.

The Gentrification Game

Ilana Stanger , Guest Writer — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Are Artists Pawns or Players in the Gentrification of Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods?

Legal FAQ

Thu, 22 Apr 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Learn the basics on copyright, trademarks, contracts, studio issues, incorporation, independent contacting, insurance matters, and more.

The Art World is Bursting Apart

Geoffrey Gorman — Sun, 14 Dec 2003 06:00:00 GMT

An Art Consultant's Insight into the Myths and Realities of the Artist's Life

NYFA Source Live Assistance

New York Foundation for the Arts — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 06:00:00 GMT

In addition to the Business of Art articles and NYFA Source at http://www.nyfa.org/source, New York Foundation for the Arts offers live assitance to artists across the U.S.

Ask Dr. Art

Matthew Deleget, Visual Artist Information Hotline — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 06:00:00 GMT

Dr. Art on Developing Your Artist Portfolio

I Wanted to Be an Artist, So I Quit My Job and Became One

Christopher Fife — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 06:00:00 GMT

Learn about balancing the time you spend as someone's employee with the time you spend making your work.

Culturenauts Land on the Planet of St. Paul

Dispatch by Jay Gabler — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Jay Gabler investigates the story behind the creation of a new website, "St. Planet," which aims to capture a hip young online audience for cultural organizations in St. Paul. Check it out and decide for yourself whether or not they're on the right track.

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DESIGN: 11 Ways to Design a Freelance Lifestyle That Works for You

Article by Karen Kopacz — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Freelance designer Karen Kopacz (proprietor of Design for the Arts and founder of "Mental Contagion") offers her hard-won tips for crafting a freelance business that works for you.

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FILM: A Filmmaker's Guide to Getting Your Movie On (the Right) Screen

Article by Ali Selim — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed filmmaker Ali Selim (Sweet Land) offers hard-won advice for emerging filmmakers, including tips on pursuing the right festival for your particular film and the wisdom of looking beyond Cannes and Sundance to find screens for your work.

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Confessions of a Craft Show Organizer

Article by Patricia Hoskins — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Are you an artisan or craftster ready to dip a toe into the craft show waters? Trish Hoskins, owner of Crafty Planet, answers your burning questions and offers step-by-step advice for making a successful go of selling your work on the craft show scene.

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A One-Stop, Indispensable PR Cheatsheet for Dancers, Choreographers, and Alternative Performance

By Lightsey Darst — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Choreographers and dancers, this article will tell you how to get press coverage in venues from mnartists.org to the StarTribune, Minn-Post to Minnesota Monthly. Deadlines, press releases, email addresses--all you need to know is here.

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