The Relevancy of Art in times of Covid-19
Sylvia White
August 08, 2020
Artist Opportunities
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There have been times during the last several “Covid” months, when I admit I have questioned the relevance of my work. At a time in which there are so many things to worry about, so many things to do and so many ways to try to help those in need, it almost seems extravagant to focus on art while much of the world is suffering. But, as I have been reminded many times before, it is precisely in these times when art is the MOST … Continue Reading
A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success.” Bo Bennett
“Creativity is the residue of time wasted.” Albert Einstein
It’s been well over 4 years since my last post…not sure how many people this will reach. But, the time has come to officially announce my UN-retirement from the art world. This world has served me well and I know that my participation has helped many artists come to a new understanding of their career development. I am so proud of all the work I have done, all the great shows we did at the gallery, and all of my participation in developing the art community in … 
For most emerging and mid career artists, the single most important thing you can do for yourself is decide to spend 2-3 hours per week “doing your homework.” My gift to you this holiday season is a fairly extensive list of resources for you to peruse on a monthly basis, searching for viable opportunities. For artists that need to develop a “paper trail” for their resume, there is no better way than entering juried shows and competitions. There are a number of websites that offer exhibition opportunities … 
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present. ~Babatunde Olatunji 
Dear Artists, I feel like I have just been grounded by my parents…Facebook is not allowing me to have any more “friends” because I have reached the limit of 5000 on my personal page. If you would like to stay updated on my activities, please go to my 
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My father was a quiet man. An early immigrant from Russia, he came here as many Jews did, seeking the freedom and independence that America was known for. Eventually, he became a successful business person, establishing the first jewelry store in a young, new city called Beverly Hills. He was loved by all. He was kind and generous and treated important movie stars and store clerks with the same respect…he never discussed his politics. He lived through the extreme consequences that would be felt by … 
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I love being a gallerist. I love art and I love artists. I’ve devoted the last 30 years to helping artists develop the skills they need to manage their careers. Yet, still, after all these years, I just can’t believe some of the things artists do. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to read one of my archived articles, “
“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind. ” Lionel Hampton
Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway . — Eleanor Roosevelt
“It won’t always be summer: build barns.” Hesiod 700 B.C.
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~Abraham Lincoln
“A bank is a place that will lend you money only if you can prove that you don’t need it. ” Bob Hope
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you are successful.”
“When bankers get together for dinner, they discuss Art. When artists get together for dinner, they discuss money.” Oscar Wilde
“Who in the world am I? Ahh, that is the great puzzle.” Lewis Carroll
“You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.”
“We were having one of those really great first dates, the kind you can only have if it’s not really a date.” Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the City
“Anyone who has never made a mistake, has never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein.
“Knock, knock,”
“As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession.” Bo Bennett 
“Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match…” Fiddler on the Roof
“Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” Mark Twain
“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Henry David Thoreau
“But that’s what being an artist is – feeling crummy before everyone else feels crummy. ” ~The New Yorker
” An artist without a website is virtually homeless.” Sylvia White
“People always fear change. People feared electricity when it was invented, didn’t they? People feared coal, they feared gas-powered engines… There will always be ignorance, and ignorance leads to fear. But with time, people will come to accept their silicon masters. ” Bill Gates Every once in awhile, even today, I come across an artist who is still resistant to the idea of using the computer. Okay, there might have been some justifiable excuses 10 years ago, “I don’t want to spend my time learning about something … 
“Have no fear of perfection, you will never achieve it” Salvador Dali
Collectors of art fall into two basic categories. The first is the collector that decides to live with art, buys it until all the walls are filled, and then stops. The second revels in the experience of collecting, and like the artist, feels compelled by some greater force to continue with this passionate relationship, regardless of the decorative or functional aspects.
” A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.” Abraham Maslow
Art Licensing is an exciting area in the licensing market and can possibly supplement and artist’s income and increase exposure. Licensing is defined as leasing the right to use a legally protected name, graphic, logo, saying or likeness in conjunction with a product, promotion, or services. It is usually accomplished by a formal agreement between the owner or agent of the mark (the Licensor) and the prospective Licensee who is either a manufacturer, supplier of services or an agent on behalf of them.
Artists often ask me whether or not it is worth it to rent a gallery to put up their own work. In general, I discourage the idea, unless artists have looked realistically at their goals and expectations. In many cases, renting a gallery space can be a very effective way to market yourself to other galleries and generate income from your collector base.
“Actors search for rejection, when they don’t get it, they reject themselves.” Charlie Chaplin
“To see far, is one thing…going there is another.” Constantin Brancusi
“Artists can no more speak about their work, than plants can speak about horticulture.” Jean Cocteau
“Do not fear failure, or over-estimate success.” Ernest Hemmingway
Learning how to document your own artwork can be time consuming and expensive. Having good quality slides of your work, however, is an absolutely essential first step in seeing yourself as a professional artist. Nine times out of ten you will not have the opportunity to show your original work. Remember that the purpose of sending slides is to generate interest in seeing the actual work. Your slides must adequately reflect the color, detail, texture, and size. Hiring a professional fine arts photographer is the best way … 
“Listen carefully to first criticisms made of your work. Note just what it is about your work that critics don’t like – then cultivate it. That’s the only part of your work that’s individual and worth keeping.” ~Jean Cocteau
There are a lot of valid reasons why an artist should think about reproducing their work. There are also a lot of reasons NOT to. In most cases, artists start to think about doing prints of their work as a way to increase sales or generate interest in their work. But, unless you are also prepared to take on the additional burden of marketing, printmaking is not always the right option for artists.
If you have ever thought about trying to become an art collector, either for pleasure or for investment purposes, the art world doesn’t make it easy for you. Galleries are cold, uninviting, scary and intimidating places to visit. Even a seasoned art world aficionado can feel awkwardly out of place when entering the inner sanctum of a public commercial gallery. The quiet hush, ominous white walls, cavernous spaces and contemporary art that defies understanding can be overwhelming to the novice. Gallery employees don’t make it any easier. … 
The advent of digital technology has revolutionized the print market for both artists and collectors. Traditional printmaking techniques such as lithography, intaglio, and other more traditional methods, are very closely monitored by the master printer and/ or the publisher. It was important to specify exactly how many printer proofs there were, how many artist proofs there were and how many numbered prints were made to complete the limited edition. As the prints were distributed or sold, the publisher would document how many went out and to whom. … 
The Internet has become an unavoidable fact of life. Over just the last few years we have seen radical changes in the way this new technology is changing the way we live, think and shop. Although many artists, collectors and galleries continue to have fears and concerns, even their reluctance is slowly beginning to erode as they accept the inevitability of this powerful, wide reaching tool. In regards to the artworld, there are basically three different types of websites :
Originally published in Artweek, July 1995, Volume 26, Number