Consultations in person, by mail, telephone, online or studio visits are designed to help visual artists develop the skills they need to manage their own careers - including information regarding gallery relationships, resumes, documentation, contracts and business negotiations. Our extensive and varied experience combined with an understanding of art trends enables us to suggest viable and receptive markets most suited for each individual artist. You will receive straightforward advice in a format you can begin to implement immediately.

Initial Consultation or Studio Visit: The initial consultation involves an assessment of the way in which you represent yourself professionally, including slides, resume and biographical information, and suggests methods for improvement. Also, the initial consultation will provide you with the specific names of people, places or galleries that may be receptive to your work. Fees for the initial consultation are $195 and studio visits in the Greater Los Angeles area begin at $250 (some areas may include a travel charge).

Included with the consultation is a comprehensive, step-by-step Career Management Guide. Artists learn the processes involved in approaching museums, galleries, popular and fine art publishers and private art consultants. Every facet of portfolio presentation is outlined in detail with extensive resources such as sample forms and templates for resumes, applications and letters. Documentation, copyright and business responsibilities are also delineated in a clear, understandable format. An invaluable tool for successfully launching a visual arts career.

Gallery Relationships: contracts and negotiations; work on consignment; pricing your work; percentages; discounts to consultants and collectors; how to select an appropriate gallery; gallery approach and presentation; right of exclusivity; insurance; packing and shipping information; who pays for what; how to write an effective press release.

Resources: where to get legal assistance; lobbyist organizations; new arts legislation; legal rights and responsibilities; bibliography; art hazard information; conservation and framing techniques; alternative spaces; copyright information and application procedures; business permits and licensing requirements.

Documentation: how to photograph artwork; good slides vs. poor slides; hiring a photographer; keeping updated slide files; how to label slides; selecting slides that best represent your work; alternatives to slides; participation in slide registry.

Record Keeping: maintenance of correspondence files; what to keep and where to keep it; establishing your own mailing lists; updating mailing lists; keeping track of reviews, articles and catalogs; personal record keeping and suggested methods of organization.

Grants and Jobs: grant opportunities; grant application preparation; preparing an effective resume, biography and cover letter; publications that list job opportunities, grant and fellowships; participation in juried shows; portfolio presentation techniques; developing contacts.

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