Documentation - tips on how to photograph your own work; suggested methods for organization; how to keep up-dated files of correspondence, slides, articles and reviews.

Business Responsibilities - permits and licenses, how to use them and what they are for, and guide to pricing your art.

Sample Resume - helpful tips on preparing an effective resume for teaching positions in the arts.

Sample Biography - helpful tips on preparing an effective biography for galleries and collectors.

Sample Cover Letter - step by step instruction on how to draft a standard cover letter.

Sample Gallery Contract - includes issues such as standard percentages, rights of exclusivity, insurance, shipping costs, payment schedules.

Responsibilities Of The Ideal Gallery - general information regarding basic negotiations between artist and gallery, as well as some generally agreed upon terms of this business relationship.

Standard Procedure For Slide Labeling - illustrates correct format for labeling slide.

Conservation Information - how to protect your work of art on paper, suggestions for proper framing techniques.

Art Hazards Project - bibliography and resources available to artists who are concerned they may be using dangerous or hazardous art materials.

Gallery Approach And Presentation Guide - how to determine what galleries are appropriate to your work; how to approach them when you decide.

Mailing List - over 500 addresses of private art consultants, also including local galleries, college and university (nonprofit) galleries, alternative spaces, slide registries, portfolio reviews, and other resources including name of contact person and phone number.

Websites - over 10 page list of continuously updated art sites including e-commerce sites, reference sites, and other businesses with online presence of use to artists.

Summary Of California Art Legislation - pertinent information regarding legislation affecting the visual arts, including California Resale Royalties Act.

Copyright Information - how to apply for copyright; application and guidelines.

Packaging And Shipping Data Sheet - helpful hints on how to save money and avoid costly mistakes when hiring a shipper.

Bibliography - where to look for further information and books of interest on grants, legal ad, art hazards, conservation and marketing.

Sample Forms - sample bill of sale, sample consignment receipt and sample organizational ads.

Grant Opportunity Summary - lists national grant information and artists-in-residency programs.

Articles and Advice - tips on relevant issues and other helpful advice, including conducting studio visits, building your own shipping crate, pricing your art, writing your statement, and coping with post exhibition blues.

Artist Residency Opportunities- annual listing of artist-in-residence opportunities available to artists. All information has been verified with the sponsoring organization to ensure accuracy.

Visual Artist Information Hotline - toll-free number providing information regarding funding, insurance, legal assistance, residencies, and public art programs.

Media Release Information - a detailed guideline to writing and sending out your own media release.

Sample Press Release - helpful tips on writing and preparing a personal press release.

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