Whether a seasoned gallery owner or you’ve just opened your first art gallery, finding, attracting and keeping talented creators can be a challenge. How can you attract the attention of well-known artists and interest them in showcasing their work in your gallery? Consider taking these steps to make the initial contact and a memorable first impression. Call in the existing…
In life, some people have a certain “je ne sais quoi” that lights up a room and puts a smile on peoples’ faces. Artist Jackie Fuchs is one of those people. She has the ability to captivate those around her by creating a palpable energy. One would think Jackie has been an artist all her life, yet her career as…
Is Little River the next Wynwood? By Linda Mariano Thirty years ago, Art Miami first opened its doors, initiating the idea that Miami was more than a summer beach town. Then, in 2002, the concept expanded with the first Art Basel Miami fair. And the initial Miami Art Week was born. Today, Miami Art Week rocks Miami with hundreds of…
Dan Hill, Ph. D., has released his latest book, First Blush: People’s Intuitive Reactions to Famous Art. This groundbreaking book represents the largest study ever conducted that involves two unique research tools, both eye-tracking technology and facial coding, to learn where participants precisely looked and how they felt about what they were seeing. The study covers 88 art works from the Renaissance…
Art San Diego 2019 was filled with artwork from all over the world – from local talent in San Diego and Mexico to international art all the way from China. Artists and gallery owners traveled to the largest contemporary art fair in Southern California to share incredible pieces that captivated the public eye and told some amazing stories. Exhibitor and…
Florida-based artist, Ilan Neuwirth, creates art to spark joy. His work features a mix of neon and bold hues. Being drawn to the playfulness of pop art, he believes that “art is fun, it makes me and others smile. It’s old and very rare and some forms of neon are found within the stars. Warhol called neon one of the…
I have always known the power of art to heal. My father, an art therapist, instilled in his children a faith to trust the creative process. I grew up in a family of artists and have worked in the arts for over a decade. But it wasn’t until my son was born with a rare genetic syndrome that I truly…
If you want to share your art gallery with the world digitally, you need a platform to do so. In a social media dense world, it can be difficult to narrow down the right site for you. Instagram is one of the best visual platforms out there, with its user-friendly features, photo editing capabilities, and not to mention, millions of…
In the past few years, the art industry has grown exponentially. According to the Landmark study, art is a billion-dollar industry, which leads to an increase of art professionals craving to gain a major share of the circle. The hunger for the art world has led to the creation of shortcuts, resulting to a suffering industry and more importantly, a…
The Museum as a Cultural Pivot Point By Linda Mariano In today’s world of art and art collections, it’s not unusual to find a private collection turned into a world class museum collection, but it is rare to find one that revolves around sculpture—and becomes a museum. At Austin’s UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum that’s exactly what you have. The…
