Art Business Basics 101: Business Contracts for Artists – March/Apr 2000

Several years ago, NWSSA initiated a “Statement of Services” that is used for vendors and members who are paid for their work. Generally this agreement is used at our symposiums, such as Camp Brotherhood. It […]
Ruth Mueseler: Putting Her Heart Into Her Work – July/Aug 1999
Ruth Mueseler, NWSSA member from Bellingham, Washington, has won the commission to create a Children’s Memorial. The monument will provide the kind of solace grieving mothers need in dealing with […]
Journal from italia – Nov/Dec 1998

This spring I received an email from NWSSA member, M J. Anderson, describing an invitation from the Mayor of Rapolano to promote the international exchange of culture and the arts […]
Art Business Basics 101: You’re an Artist, but are You a Business – Accounting Sept/Oct 1998- March/Apr 2000

Your lifestyle requires money! Achieve itll And account for it!! Generally, the artist in business alone is operating under a Sole Proprietorship (one individual or a married couple). This is […]
Art Business Basics 101: You’re an Artist, but Are you a Business? – May/June 1998

New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment.” I feel our studios can claim the same title. (enchant In-’chant\: Bewitch: to attract and move deeply). However, there’s also a practical […]
Art Business 101: Anatomy of a Show – January/February 1998

VISIBILITY is the big word. !f you want to exhibit and sell your work, you must take whatever steps are necessary to exhibit as often as possible. You will know […]
Art Business Basics 101: Do You Copyright Your Work? Nov/Dec 1997

Copyright facts are important to all creative people who show their work to the public. Andrew Wyeth sold Christina’s World to the Museum of Modem Art in New York for […]