FrameWorks is a diversified, woman-owned commercial framing company and art gallery with a longtime retail presence in Miami and a national footprint in the commercial contract framing industry. FrameWorks was launched in 1989, when Christine Sweeny moved to Miami and opened a frame shop in the heart of Coconut Grove called Kennedy Studios. In1995, Sweeny rebranded the business as FrameWorks,…
Emerging artists with little sales and exhibition experience often struggle to find doors that will open. It’s difficult to break into the art business! In a recent interview with art superstar William Wegman, I asked him how he was able to get into an art gallery when he started out? He said, “Other artists recommended me to their galleries. I…
–By Peri Schwartz Back in 1999, when I was 25 years into my career, a good friend came to visit me at my studio. I complained bitterly to her about my lack of success in the art world. I’d experienced some success with commercial galleries, but I wasn’t getting the level of recognition I wanted, and I was disappointed and…
An artist recently spoke with me about her work. She tearfully admitted that she’d been too busy to create new work of any substance. She was afraid. Afraid she won’t be able to connect with the muse again. Afraid she’d made a choice to have a family, a proper job, and now that part of herself; that wonderful, wild artist…
A comprehensive guide to the must-see events at the largest art show in the U.S. AQUA ART MIAMI DECEMBER 1–4 Aqua Hotel 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach www.aquaartmiami.com In the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach, Aqua Art Miami will celebrate its 12th edition in 2016. Aqua has gained recognition for its focus on supporting an international gathering of young and…
2016’s Hottest Art Events and Organizations from Around the Globe ANNE & MARK’S ART PARTY San Jose, California Billed as an “Occasional and Irrational San Jose Arts Fest,” Anne & Mark’s Art Party is an amazing art happening. The most recent unveiling was this past September, but no matter when it happens, the Art Party is an integral part of…
As she wiped away the tears, the artist told me her story. She’d applied for a project that was a perfect match for her work. She had all the right qualifications. She was certain that she’d get it. She even started to make plans for moving forward. But then she wasn’t chosen! It left her stunned, questioning herself and her talent. It…
So you’ve taken the jump and chosen to be an artist. Now what? Where’s the fabulous gallery opening in New York City? Where are the international collectors to lavish praise and money on you? Where’s the gallery to take care of all those pesky marketing tasks and details? Instead, you battle rejection. You wonder where the money is going to…
Have you got what it takes to be an ARTIST? Here’s my Top Ten List of what takes to succeed: 1. Failure. You’ve got to work through the bad in order to get to the good. Failure is an integral part of being an artist. 2. A website. Sorry, I know you didn’t want to hear this but it’s true.…
Jonathan Brender finds inspiration for his signature style in the pointillist artwork of Aborigines By Lee Mergner Venezuelan-born painter Jonathan Brender’s bright pointillism pieces have made him popular with collectors in the United States and Europe. The South Florida resident, who first received his artistic education in ceramics and sculpture, spoke with ABN contributor Lee Mergner at Spectrum Miami, where…
