Description
Book SynopsisA well-known advocate and proponent of art in Chicago, Paul Klein is a long-time gallerist whose friendships with artists, dealers, collectors and curators have afforded him a rare vantage point on the vagaries and victories of the art world. Since closing his gallery in 2004, he has parlayed his insider knowledge into a cottage industry that addresses the imbalance between visual artists’ gifts for creation and their frequent unfamiliarity with managing successful careers.
Based on his many years in both the art world as a gallery owner and educator, The Art Rules is a practical, operational guide for visual artists that demystifies the art world and empowers practitioners to find success on their own terms. Filling a major void, The Art Rules gives practitioners the tools they need to realise their potential.
Trade Review'In the art world, too much tends to be ethereal. The art-centric focus of The Art Rules is refreshing and should be in every aspiring artist's library.'
-- Diane Donovan, California Bookwatch
Table of ContentsForeword – Dana Martin Davis
Chapter 1: The Art Rules
Chapter 2: On Being an Artist
Chapter 3: Nourishing an Artist’s Soul – Renee Freedman
Chapter 4: Making the Art: Trusting Your Vision
Chapter 5: Great Work – Michael Bungay Stanier
Chapter 6: Relationships
Chapter 7: Talking Your Talk: What Kind of Art Do You Make? – Gwenda Joyce
Chapter 8: Tools for Success
Chapter 9: Education
Chapter 10: Artful Work: Making the Money You Deserve – Sheryl Kosovski
Chapter 11: Making It without a Gallery
Chapter 12: How to Get a Gallery
Chapter 13: How to Turn Obstacles into Art Business Opportunities – Aletta De Wal
Chapter 14: Pricing Your Art
Chapter 15: Exposure
Chapter 16: Live with Routines to Free Your Creative Mind – Alyson B. Stanfield
Chapter 17: Opportunities
Chapter 18: Location
Chapter 19: Artist Websites: How to Increase Your Online Traffic (and Keep Everyone on Your Site Longer) – Alan Bamberger
Chapter 20: Success Awaits
