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BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS

This is a list of books/resources that can help artists become more professional in their dealings with the business world. SDVAN takes no responsibility for their content but suggests that artists choose books which are aligned with your own learning style.

Book Available at San Diego County Libraries
Books Available through Book Stores
Books Availabel directly from the Publishers
Website with Marketing Advice
Software for Artists
Artists Resources Online

Available at San Diego County Libraries www.sdcl.org

The Business of Being an Artist by Daniel Grant, 2000

Art marketing 101 : a handbook for the fine artist by Constance Smith, 1997 (also available as a 2000 edition in bookstores)

"How to Get Hung : a practical guide for emerging artists" by Molly Barnes. 1994

"The Business of Art".  Edited and with an introduction by Lee Evan Caplin. 1982"

Promoting & Selling Your Art"by Carole Katchen.1978


Available at Barnes and Noble online www.barnesandnoble.com and/or Waldenbooks teamed with Amazon.com

Sell Out: The Definitive Guide To Selling Your Art Online Without Losing Your Damn Mind Paperback by Rachel Wilkins, 2020

How to Sell Your Art Online: Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms by Cory Huff 2016

Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist (Art Books, Gifts for Artists, Learn The Artist's Way of Thinking) Paperback by Lisa Congdon, 2014

From Creating Art to Creating Income Too (2) - Marketing Tips for the Visual Artist, 2012

Accelerating on the Curves: The Artist's Roadmap to Success
by Katharine T. Carter , 2011

How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul, by Caroll Michels, June 2009

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook : Pricing and Ethical Guidelines by Graphic Artists Guild, September 2007

Taking the Leap : Building a Career as a Visual Artist by Cay Lang, July 2006

Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry : The Complete Guide to Turning Your Passion into Profit by Viki Lareau, October 2006

How to Profit from the Art Print Market : Creating Cash Flow from Original Art: Practical Advice for Visual Artists by Barney Davey, June 2005

Stayin' Alive : Survival Tactics for the Visual Artist by Robin Hopper, March, 2003

Creative Warriors Walk Alone: The Business of Art by Chad Love Lieberman. May 2003Photo Portfolio Success by John Kaplan. October 2003

Getting Exposure: The Artist's Guide to Exhibiting the Work. Editors of Art Calendar, Foreword by Barb Dougherty. Sept. 2002

Getting The Word Out: The Artist's Guide to Self-Promotion. Editors of Art Calendar, Foreword by Barb Dougherty. Sept. 2002

Getting Exposure: The Artist's Guide to Exhibiting the Work. Editors of Art Calendar, Foreword by Barb Dougherty. Sept. 2002

Making a Living as an Artist. Editors of Art Calendar, Foreword by Barb Dougherty. Sept. 2002

The Art Dealers: The Powers Behind the Scene Tell How the Art World Really Works by Laura De Coppet, et al. December 2002

How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul  by Caroll Michels, Dennis Robin (Editor). Nov. 2001

Guerilla Performance and Multimedia Guide by Helen Paris, Leslie Hill, July 2001

Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers by Mark Salmon, Bill Barrett. April 2001

How to Make Money as an Artist  by Sean Moore. September 2000

How to Make Money as an Artist: The 7 Winning Strategies of Successful Fine Artists by Sean Moore. Sept. 2000

How To Become a Famous Artist and Still Paint Pictures :  by W. Joe Innis. October 2000

Careers In Art: An Illustrated Guide by Gerald F. Brommer, Joseph A. Gatto, Joseph Gatto.  March 1999

Business of Art. Lee Evan Caplin (Editor), Lee Caplin, National Endowment for the Arts, Tom Power (Editor), Foreword by Livingston L. Biddle.  Aug. 1998

Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist by Cay Lang. April 1998

Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine Artist by Constance Smith, Foreword by Allen Hollingsworth. March 1997

The Artist's Guide to New Markets: Opportunities to Show & Sell Art beyond Galleries by Peggy Hadden. Aug. 1997

Available directly from a publisher/author. Check out

Allworth Press for other suggestions.

Legal Guide for the Visual Artist by Tad Crawford, Feb 2010

Be Your Own Art Agent by Eve Lemonidou, 2016

How to Sell Art on Facebook by Alan Bamberger, one of many article published for free on his Art Business site

How to Sell your Art Online: Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms by Cory Huff, Harper Design, June, 2016

Guerrilla Marketing For Artist by Barney Davey, 2013

I'd Rather Be In The Studio by Alyson B. Stanfield, 2008

The Artist’s Guide to Public Art: How to Find and Win Commissions by Lynn Basa June, 2008

Selling Art Without Galleries by Daniel Grant, Nov 2006

Artist-Gallery Partnership, 3rd Ed.: A Practical Guide to Consigning Art by Tad Crawford and Susan Mellon, May 2008

Creative Careers in Museums by Jan E. Burdick, Sept, 2008

How to Profit from the Art Print Market: Creating Cash Flow from Original Art - Practical Advice for Visual Artists by Barney Davey, 2005,   also available: Art Print Issues - newsletter reports on all aspects of the print market also available.

The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love, Jackie Battenfield, 2009, is a comprehensive handbook that provides the information, tools, and techniques, for developing and sustaining a successful art career.

Website wtih Marketing Advice

Computer Software

My Art Collection - provides software downloadable on line for a reasonable fee that helps you keep track of your art. This is for artists and collectors.

State and City Art Resource Internet listings

National and International Competition Listing - Resource list on SDVAN
Chicago Artist Resouce
ArtBusiness. com Articles for Artists
Art Business Institute
Red Dot blog - art marketing news for artist
Accredited Schools Online - to find art schools, info about loans for art education, info on art careers and advice about careers in art writing

 

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