Getting Started
Weblink to the book The Artist's Guide by Jackie Battenfield
Great articles to inform & inspire
From the Society of Photographers and Artists Representatives
Photography & Digital Capture of your Art
Good tip sheet for DIY art photography from The Brigham Galleries online auction site
Full range of services for artists including converting slides or film negatives to digital
For converting digital images to slides
For scanning artwork up to 42" wide
Art Photographer & Instructor at the Digital Kitchen in the Center for Photography in Woodstock, Phil also offers personalized photography coaching services.
Artist Statement & Resumes
Helpful how-to article from EmptyEasel.com
Artist Portraits & Headshots
Print Options
Highland, NY printer providing museum quality printing services
Fast, inexpensive online print service for business cards, postcards, greeting cards and stationery
Online print service, excellent glossy postcards
Websites
Terrific & economical option for launching your first artist website. Simple, elegant designs & monthly hosting available.
Register your domain name and sign up for hosting & personal email services. Very helpful free phone tech support!
Articles on EmptyEasel.com for how to get the highest rankings on search engines.
Social Media & Blogging
Helpful introduction to social media with links to online artist support groups you may want to join
Take the time to read their Help Section to learn how to navigate Facebook. Setting up an artist "page" is a good way to establish your presence as a professional artist, link to your website, encourage contacts or "fans", post event announcements and separate your art business "fans" from your personal "friends"
Short, quick posts to stay in touch with your "Followers"
A online career resume/portfolio site for every manner of professional. Good to post your profile as an artist and interact with professionals in related & non-related fields. Join arts related "groups" to learn of opportunities and make connections.
Free blogging site that is easy to use and also offers templates to build your own website.
The Woodstock Artists Association & Museum provides a wonderful example of how to use and interlink the various channels of social media available to artists. Check out their Facebook page, Twitter feed and WordPress blog.
Art Association Member Portfolios
Portfolio web pages available to artist members at each of these wonderful organizations
Art Registries
Art registries provide opportunities for artists to show and sell their work or prints of their work. These sites have both free and fee-based subscription options. Know that an arts registry is not a replacement for your own website!
E-Commerce
Email Outreach
Subscription service for email announcements & email list management
Calls for Artists
Publicity & Newswire Services
Along with submitting your press release in a timely way to local newpapers and magazines, the following online newswire services may run your announcements:
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