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The Emerging Artist’s Guide to Art Basel Miami

Alix Sloan November 17, 2018November 20, 2019art career, art galleries, artist adviceaqua art fair, art basel, art basel miami, art fairs, miami art fairs, scope miami

Every year around this time I’m inundated with emails from artist friends, clients and former students telling me they are going to the Miami art fairs to “check out galleries” and asking me for advice. This year as the queries started rolling in, I decided to compile my top ten tips all in one place. But before we dive in, there are two important things to understand before your first visit to Art Basel Miami. First, Art Basel Miami Beach … Continue reading “The Emerging Artist’s Guide to Art Basel Miami”

Open call for exhibition proposals

Alix Sloan June 12, 2017June 16, 2017art career, art galleries, artist advice, opportunitiesexhibition, open call

Independent curators, emerging artists and arts professionals are invited to submit exhibition proposals to be considered for the two gallery spaces at The Clemente, the Abrazo and the LES Gallery, from July 2018 to June 2019. Deadline is September 15th so there’s plenty of time to come up with a fantastic idea and create a proposal. Click here for more info.

An Inspiring Article About Creating Your Own Opportunities

Alix Sloan May 29, 2017June 16, 2017art career, art galleries, artist advice, opportunitiescopywriting, exhibition opportunities, gallery exhibitions, Julie Wilson

I’m a big believer in creating your own opportunities. So much so I dedicate an entire lesson to the topic on the Launching Your Art Career Boot Camp course. I just read an inspiring article about a writer who set out to create her own opportunities and with a little creative thinking and willingness to put herself out there did just that! Sure, she’s a writer, not a fine artist. But the concept is the same. What people do you know, what places … Continue reading “An Inspiring Article About Creating Your Own Opportunities”

17th Annual 5 by 7 Show. Deadline 11/18.

Alix Sloan November 12, 2016June 16, 2017art career, art galleries, opportunities, Uncategorized

Here’s a fun annual fundraiser accepting submissions. The event is in Woodstock, NY but you can send your work as long it arrives by the deadline. Deadline is November 18th. Strict parameters so read carefully. Seventeenth Annual 5 by 7 Show Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 December 3 – 31, 2016. Preview Party on Friday, December 2, 2016, 5-7 pm Submission guidelines here.

ARTnews asks an interesting question…

Alix Sloan August 30, 2016June 16, 2017art galleriesart galleries, ARTnews, lisa cooley, NADA, NADA art fair

I remember the first NADA art fair. I was so impressed and awed by it. Interesting art, amazing galleries, chic presentation. It was edgy, something edgy and different and cool. With the announcement this week that New York dealer Lisa Cooley is closing her LES gallery, ARTnews took a look at a where the galleries from the very first NADA fair are now. Turns out only 13 of 40 exhibitors are still open. Read the complete article here.

La Luz de Jesus Coaster Show Deadline Approaching!

Alix Sloan July 12, 2016June 16, 2017art galleries, opportunities, Uncategorizedcoaster show, la luz de jesus

The deadline to submit work for possible inclusion in the amazing, annual La Luz de Jesus Gallery Coaster Show is August 1st. I highly recommend grabbing some coasters and giving it a try. Just be sure to follow the submission guidelines precisely (See Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists, page 47 for more about following guidelines.). You’ll find all of the information you need on their web site. Now get to work and good luck!!

Hey artists living in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii…

Alix Sloan June 20, 2016June 16, 2017art galleries, artist advice, opportunitiesNew American Paintings

The deadline for the next “New American Paintings” (for artists in CA, OR, WA, AK and HI) is June 30th. The entry fee is $50 and the juror is Jarrett Gregory, Associate Curator, Contemporary Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Visit the New American Paintings website for more info.

Gallery Reception Yesses

Alix Sloan December 18, 2015June 16, 2017art career, art galleries, artist adviceart galleries, artist advice, exhibitions

The recent post about Gallery Reception No Nos inspired me to whip up a top 5 list of gallery reception yesses for young artists… I hope it’s helpful! Show up. Everyone – the gallery, the artist(s), other attendees – appreciates a lively, well-attended reception. That only happens when people actually show up! Support your friends and your community by attending events as regularly as you can. And once you’re there, be a good guest. Being a friendly, appropriate, regular attendee at your favorite galleries and shows … Continue reading “Gallery Reception Yesses”

Gallery Reception No Nos

Alix Sloan December 17, 2015December 17, 2016art galleries, artist adviceart galleries, artist advice

While this article on ArtBusines.com (shared by “Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists” contributor Kirsten Anderson) is a little bit snarky, it’s also amusing and full of really good advice! I highly recommend it to any young artist or gallery-goer!

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