Residencies
Piney Wood Atlas: the Northwest by
Piney Wood Atlas is a project by Carolina Porras & Alicia Toldi that catalogues small, emerging, and unconventional artist residencies around the United States. This book focuses on the Northwest region.
Call Number: SMFA: NX110 .P56 2017
Piney Wood Atlas Volume II: the Southwest
Piney Wood Atlas is a project between Carolina Porras and Alicia Toldi that catalogues small, emerging and unconventional artist residencies across the United States.Volume II features 15 artist residencies in the Southwest Region as well as tips from the road!
Call Number: SMFA: NX110 .P56 2018
Piney Wood Atlas Volume III: the Midwest
Piney Wood Atlas is a collaborative project between citizen artists Alicia Toldi and Carolina Porras and was formed out of a desire to help spread the word about the magical world of artist residencies. Through a series of regional road trips, we travel across the country unearthing small, emerging and unconventional artist residencies.This book profiles 17 alternative residencies from our third road trip, which took us across the Midwest. It also includes conversations, contributions and tips on attending or facilitating your own residency, as well as fun stops along the way. We hope you take this book on your next adventure and mark it up, dog-ear it, and use it as a resource for future projects.
Call Number: SMFA: NX110 .P673 2019
Piney Wood Atlas Volume IV: the Northeast
Piney Wood Atlas is a collaborative project between citizen artists Alicia Toldi and Carolina Porras and was formed out of a desire to help spread the word about the magical world of artist residencies. Through a series of regional road trips, we travel across the country unearthing small, emerging and unconventional artist residencies.This book profiles 18 alternative residencies from our fourth road trip, which took us across the Northeast. It also includes contributions from artists as well as fun stops along the way. We hope you take this book on your next adventure and mark it up, dog-ear it, and use it as a resource for future projects.
Call Number: SMFA: NX110 .P56 2021
- The Big Artist Opportunities ListMostly residencies, some grant funding & galleries. International, but with a US-lens (where I'm from so it leans that way).
Tufts Career Center Resource
- CreativeStudyCreativeStudy is a resource designed to help you navigate the business that’s crucial to successful creative careers. Our speakers explain the ecosystem of funding, finance, law, and more in a way that's approachable, non-judgmental, and applicable to creatives and freelancers who often find themselves torn between producing their work and managing the business side of their careers
Grant/Bid Writing
The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing by
The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing is designed to transform readers from starving artists fumbling to get by into working artists who confidently tap into all the resources at their disposal. Written in an engaging and down-to-earth tone, this comprehensive guide includes time-tested strategies, anecdotes from successful grant writers, and tips from grant officers and fundraising specialists. The book is targeted at both professional and aspiring writers, performers, and visual artists who need concrete information about how to write winning grant applications and fundraise creatively so that they can finance their artistic dreams.
Call Number: SMFA: NX705.5.U6 R67 2010
Art-Write by
This book has a single intention: To teach you how to write about your art. Author, artist and media writer Vicki Amorose offers a step-by-step approach that will enable you to create a professional artist statement. From there, she shows you to use the same material to represent you and your work for funding, exhibition material, proposals and websites in order to connect with your viewers and promote and sell your art.
Call Number: SMFA: N8350 .A46 2013
Bids, Proposals and Tenders by
This book is a must-have for anyone producing bids and proposals ranging from short covering letters through to tenders for major corporate or government procurement. Sales, marketing, project and technical staff will all benefit from reading the book and keeping a copy on their shelves for reference. It is also useful for business students at all levels. Contents include: The Art of Proposal Writing; The Proposal Lifecycle; Presentation and Format; Corporate and Client Culture.
Call Number: ebook
Guide to Getting Arts Grants by
Get that arts grant and be more independent! In this book, artists and arts groups will find all they need to know to support themselves through grants and special projects. This expert guide, written by an insider who has been on both the grant-making and the grant-writing side of the arts, shows readers how to assess their personal strengths and set goals to pursue their dreams. Hands-on examples and how-to exercises are provided for every situation: from creating artists' statements, to writing letters, fellowship applications, and arts-organization applications, to being ready for that all-important site visit. Online resources, tips on portfolio and personal prep, and information about the inner workings of boards and how to handle the yes, the no, and the maybe make this the complete guide to getting that arts grant. * More than 66,000 foundations give grants--this book helps artists get them * Unique exercises from an insider, plus upbeat, positive approach * Focuses on personal preparation for applying for and getting a grant Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Call Number: SMFA and ebook: NX705.5.U6 L53 2006
Career as an Artist
Art/work by
The definitive, must-have guide to pursuing an art career. This fully revised and updated edition of Art/work shares the tools artists of all levels need to make it in the highly competitive art world.
Call Number: SMFA and eBook: N8350 .B47 2017
The Artist's Guide by
Using a "tough love approach" to pursuing a career in the visual arts, Jackie Battenfield expands on her classes and workshops to provide a comprehensive guide for both emerging and mid-career artists. Providing real-life examples, illustrations, and step-by-step exercises, Battenfield offers readily applicable advice on all aspects of the job. Along with tips on planning and assessment, she presents strategies for self-management, including marketing, online promotion, building professional relationships, grant writing, and portfolio development. Each chapter ends with an insightful "Reality Check" interview, featuring advice and useful information from high-profile artists and professionals.
Call Number: SMFA: N8350 .B38 2009
How to Be an Artist by
Instant New York Times Bestseller "Inspiration leaps off the pages from Jerry Saltz's new book on creativity. . . . This book is for the artist or non-artist, for the person who gets plain English, for the person who understands that practical talk can coax out the mystical messages that lie underneath." --Steve Martin Art has the power to change our lives. For many, becoming an artist is a lifelong dream. But how to make it happen? In How to Be an Artist, Jerry Saltz, one of the art world's most celebrated and passionate voices, offers an indispensable handbook for creative people of all kinds. From the first sparks of inspiration--and how to pursue them without giving in to self-doubt--Saltz offers invaluable insight into what really matters to emerging artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. Brimming with rules, prompts, and practical tips, How to Be an Artist gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work. Teeming with full-color artwork from visionaries ancient and modern, this beautiful and useful book will help artists of all kinds--painters, photographers, writers, performers--realize their dreams.
Call Number: SMFA: N71 .S157 2020
Living and Sustaining a Creative Life by
"In this day and age, when art has become more of a commodity and art school graduates are convinced that they can only make a living from their work by attaining gallery representation, it is more important than ever to show the reality of how a professional, contemporary artist sustains a creative practice over time. The forty essays collected in 'Living and Sustaining a Creative Life' are written in the artists' own voices and take the form of narratives, statements, and interviews. Each story is different and unique, but the common thread is an ongoing commitment to creativity, inside and outside the studio. Both day-to-day and big picture details are revealed, showing how it is possible to sustain a creative practice that contributes to the ongoing dialogue in contemporary art. These stories will inform and inspire any student, young artist, and art enthusiast and will help redefine what "success" means to a professional artist."--Publisher's description.
Call Number: SMFA: N6536 .L58 2013
Making It in the Art World by
How today's artists survive, exhibit, and earn money--without selling out! Career-minded artists, this is the book you have been waiting for! Making It in the Art World, Second Edition, explains how to be a professional artist and shares new methods to define and realize what success means. Whether you're a beginner, a student, or a career artist looking to be in the best museum shows, this book provides ways of advancing your plans on any level. Author Brainard Carey, an artist himself with prestigious exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial under his belt, draws on more than twenty years of experience in the art world and from over 1,500 interviews with artists and curators for Yale University Radio. Included is a thirteen-part workbook to help you formulate and execute a winning career advancement strategy, a process that will prepare you for navigating the art world successfully. Friendly chapters walk you through it all with topics such as: Evaluating your work Submitting proposals to museums and galleries Creating pop-up shows Presenting work to the public Doing it your way (DIY exhibits) Organizing events Writing press releases Finding collectors online and connecting Using social media effectively Selling online Raising funds for projects Getting international recognition Making It in the Art World, Second Edition, is an invaluable resource for artists at every stage, offering readers a plethora of strategies and helpful tips to plan and execute a successful artistic career.
Call Number: SMFA: N8600 .C37 2021
Starting Your Career As an Artist by
"In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, and use their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The second edition features a new chapter on social media and includes interviews with artists, museum professionals, and educators."-- Publisher annotation.
Call Number: SMFA: N6505 .W644 2015
Small Business/Self Employed Business
When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined by
For Creative Professionals Including Artists, Writers, Designers, Bloggers, Web Developers, and Anyone Else Looking to Freelance or Run Their Own Business. Too many creative professionals focus too much on their artistic abilities and too little on their business interests. In WHEN TALENT ISN'T ENOUGH, self-employed copywriter and journalist Kristen Fischer offers powerful strategies and practical stories from some of today's most prominent creative leaders to help you thrive while self-employed. The result: an easy-to-read guide that covers all aspects of launching and managing a successful business for any creative entrepreneur or solo practitioner. WHEN TALENT ISN'T ENOUGH offers extensive, practical and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers and other self-employed creatives who want to: · Select a viable business model · Market themselves alongside seasoned pros, in-house talent and established agencies · Understand the legalities of doing business · Overcome challenging situations with clients · Embrace self-promotion as a solo professional · Cultivate lasting client partnerships · Improve their innate abilities and expand on their skill sets · Run a profitable, fulfilling business WHEN TALENT ISN'T ENOUGH provides the foundation that any writer, designer, illustrator or Web developer needs to create lasting success as an entrepreneur.
Call Number: ebook- J. K. Lasser's Guide to Self-Employment by What every self-employed person needs to know about their taxes! If you're self-employed, chances are the majority of your time is spent finding new customers or clients, servicing existing ones, and handling each and every aspect of your business. Freelancers, independent contractors, gig economy participants, and other individuals working for themselves need to be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to paying their taxes. Even if you have an accountant or use tax preparation software, you may not be aware of all the deductions and credits you are entitled to. That's where the experts at J.K. Lasser come in. The second edition of J.K. Lasser's Guide to Self-Employment helps you file your taxes correctly, accurately, and on time. Using clear, jargon-free language, this bestselling guide explains the legal and financial implications of self-employment and shows you how to keep as much of your hard-earned money as legally possible. You will learn the essentials of tax reporting and see what types of valuable tax-saving deductions and credits you can claim. Fully updated to reflect changes in the tax code, this new edition features practical examples, easy-to-use worksheets, real-world tips, expert advice, and much more. A must-have resource for anyone who fills out a Schedule C at tax time, this book: Offers effective strategies for reducing your tax bill and increasing your cash flow Presents a detailed overview of the Schedule C that explains when, where, and what to file Explains how to protect yourself on a tax-advantaged basis with insurance, health coverage, and retirement plans Features advice on growing your business through technology and education programs Provides new and updated information on the qualified business income deduction, getting certified for government contracts, recent legislation that protects freelancers, and more Don't let being a solopreneur and filing your taxes be a source of stress and anxiety for you and your business. J.K. Lasser's Guide to Self-Employment: Taxes, Strategies, and Money-Saving Tips for Schedule C Filersis here to help.Call Number: ebook
- GYST: All the Sh*t You Need to Know About the Business of Art Every artist’s situation is different. Schools vary widely as to what you may have been exposed to or taught. Nonprofit organizations, too, range from the conservative to the conceptual and address a wide range of ages and issues. Some of these tools are for beginning artists, or for those who have little or no experience talking about their work. Other modules are more appropriate for mature/established artists.
Taxes
- J. K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2023 by Comprehensive guide to small business tax write-offs and strategies from a leading name in tax Small business owners in the US face enough challenges without overpaying tax. Despite this, millions of small businesses miss out on crucial deductions, tax credits, and tax-saving moves every year, resulting in higher-than-necessary tax bills. In J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2023: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line, renowned attorney and small business advocate Barbara Weltman offers a thorough and exhaustively researched roadmap to legally minimizing your tax liability and maximizing your deductions and credits. In the book, you'll find tax facts and planning strategies that help you make business decisions in the most tax-efficient way possible. You'll also discover: A complete list of the business expense deductions and tax credits available to you and what you need to do to qualify for them Up-to-date info on current tax law and procedure, including information on the latest relevant legislation Guidance on avoiding tax penalties and minimizing audit risk A heads-up on coming changes to help you plan for next year's taxes Sample forms and checklists to help you get organized and help you stay tax compliant A free e-supplement that includes the latest developments from the IRS and Congress A concise and plain-English guide for every small business owner in America, Small Business Taxes 2023 is the detailed and accessible tax overview you've been waiting for.Call Number: ebook
- GYST: Introduction to taxes for artists It is important that you understand how the IRS looks at an artist’s business. If you choose to hire an accountant, it is vital that she/he understands the tax code as it pertains to the arts. Many artists have been audited by the IRS because they were given bad advice by an accountant who was good at general tax information, but wasn’t knowledgeable about how tax law affects artists. Ask your fellow artists, nonprofit organizations, or your local Lawyers for the Arts for suggestions. (See also Business Licenses and Self-Employment chapters.)
- CAA Guidelines: Visual Artist Curriculum Vitae: Recommended ConventionsThe CV is a record of all your professional activities, usually intended for use in academic situations as well as for applications to employment opportunities.
- CAA Guidelines: Artist Résumé: Recommended ConventionsThe artist résumé conventions presented here are designed primarily for use in proposals to professional venues, which can include commercial and non-profit galleries, museums, and art centers.