Be Smart About Art

Internships + Volunteer Programmes - Why, how and best practices Event

Volunteers and interns are prevalent in the art world. They are found in galleries, artist studios and art fairs -- seemingly, everywhere. Art professionals understand that volunteering is one of the best ways to get a foot into the art world. Likewise, arts organisations are keen to run success...

Instructive Seminars (2 hrs)
Secrets for a successful Artist-Gallerist relationship - Monthly talk Event

This evening talk is aimed at artists at all stages of career and early-stage gallerists and curators. Artists might already be working with a dealer or looking to be represented in the future. Gallerists might also be working with artists now, or working towards representation. Other art profess...

Monthly Talk programme
#bsaaff Be Smart About Art First Fridays (July) Event

This monthly opportunity to network with like-minded individuals is held every first Friday throughout the year. The venue is an art gallery in London, to be confirmed each month. The July 2013 #bsaaff location is the Rosenfeld Porcini gallery in Fitzrovia. Their inaugural moving image exhibiti...

Networking Events (incl #bsaaff)
You won't give your time or art for free? But, it's for charity... Post

from our Sunday reading series - a weekly blog post (subscribe here)How many times have we in the art world heard this one? It gets very old, very fast.Artists and dealers alike are frequently asked to donate pieces and/or time for all sorts of good causes. To be clear - I’m ...

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How to convert potential art buyers? Payment plans can work a treat Post

from our Sunday reading series - a weekly blog post (subscribe here)I am asked by artists and dealers time and time again if it’s okay to arrange a payment plan for sales of art. Absolutely, yes!Best practice is to retain the piece until it has been paid for in full, unless a...

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