Let's Eat Conference
Le'ts Eat was a professional development conference for emerging artists held May 12, 2018. Special thanks to the Indianapolis Public Library for donating the space.
See videos of sessions and learn more.
ARTIST RESOURCES DIRECTORY
As artists, you are creative and talented in many ways, but the business of art can be quite a challenge for many who have focused their careers and studies on art: music, sculpture, theatre, dance and more! In this searchable directory we pull together professional development resources that will build your entrepreneurial skills and help you develop your art business.
If you are looking for upcoming workshops and resources, check out our Artist Opportunities listing.
Artist Newsletters
Should you send out an artist newsletter? ARTrepeneur Says Yes!
Take a look at this resource to learn all the reasons why you should use a newsletter to update your clients, followers, and anyone else interested in your work. Social media is great, but isn't enough.
https://mag.orangenius.com/artist-newsletter/
on Friday, 25 May 2018. Posted in Music, Visual Arts, PR/Marketing
Your Guide to Shipping Artwork
Invaluable offers this helpful guide for artists and collectors:
How to Ship Artwork on a Budget
on Friday, 25 May 2018. Posted in Art Collecting, Art Handling 101, Business Tools and Resources, Visual Arts, Technical Assistance
Protecting Your Copyright: Public Art edition
When it comes to public art, what is fair use and what is infringement of your copyright? If your artwork is in the public realm, chances are someone has taken photographs of it and used them for their own purposes. It's a double edged sword as artist's work can go viral on social media and add to their desirability and marketability, but when commerce is involved, it can get tricky. The Arts Council of Indianapolis has pulled together this quick tipsheet to help artists navigate this space.
on Monday, 21 May 2018. Posted in Public Art, Visual Arts, Legal Matters, Licensing Art
Women and Hollywood: a resource
Women and Hollywood: Educates, Advocates, and Agitates for Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Hollywood and the Global Film Industry
on Wednesday, 16 May 2018. Posted in Film, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Freelancer's Guide to Getting Paid on Time by Freelancers Union
The Freelancer's Guide to Getting Paid On Time - a new resources from Freelancers Union
on Wednesday, 16 May 2018. Posted in Literary Arts, Business Tools and Resources, Visual Arts, Ethics and Best Practices, Legal Matters, Technical Assistance
Musicians: How to get paid what you are worth when others play for free
Dave Ruch is a performer and teaching artist and offers a weekly e-newsletter with helpful advice for musicians. This topic is especially pertinent to musicians in smaller markets like Indy.
When Others Will Play For Free
on Monday, 23 April 2018. Posted in Music, Ethics and Best Practices
Grants Q & A with Arts Council of Indianapolis
The Arts Council of Indianapolis' Shannon M Linker and Ernest Disney-Britton answer some common questions about grants from a Herron School of Art graduate class.
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on Friday, 20 April 2018. Posted in Arts Council Resources, Grants and Funding
When to Say No to Projects from HowlRound.com
Jess Pillmore posted this great read on HowlRound reminding actors and other creatives that saying "no" now and again is critical to managing your career."
on Friday, 06 November 2015. Posted in Theatre
Managing Your Persona on Social Media: Stage 32
Stage 32 founder and CEO, Richard "RB" Botto, shares insight on how he uses social media to review potential actors, crew, and employees. Take time to make sure all of your social media platforms represent you in the best way possible, both personally and professionally because people you want to work with are probably looking!
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on Thursday, 05 November 2015. Posted in Social Media
Reaching Art Collectors: An Artist Panel Discussion
In September of 2015, the Arts Council of Indianapolis partnered with the Western Art Society and the Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists to pull together an artist panel discussion on Reaching Art Collectors.
Panelists include:
Krystii Melaine, Colbert, WA
Peter A. Nisbet, Santa Fe, NM
Constance Scopelitis, Indianapolis, IN
H. David Wright, Gallatin, TN
Moderated by Shannon M Linker, Arts Council of Indianapolis
The panel discussion was held in Gallery 924 at the Arts Council. Special thanks to Indianapolis-based artist, William Denton Ray for allowing his artwork and show Shapeshifting, to be photographed as part of this video. All rights reserved.
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on Wednesday, 28 October 2015. Posted in Arts Council Resources, Visual Arts
Copyright Protection
Even though your artwork has copyright protection as soon as it is completed, in order to legally address copyright infringement, artists should always register their work with the federal copyright office. www.copyright.gov offers FAQs, tutorials, and a searchable database of copyrighted material.
You may register your work via the on-line system or via printed forms here.
on Wednesday, 28 October 2015. Posted in Legal Matters
