SOP

http://www.princetonreview.com/grad/statement-of-purpose.aspx

Where good ideas come from

http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_johnson_where_good_ideas_come_from.html

What to tell your relatives when they ask what you are going to do with an art degree...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-j-tepper/uncle-henry-is-wrong-ther_b_868279.html

Writing an Exhibition Proposal

http://artexplainer.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/how-to-write-exhibition-proposal-for-art-galleries/

Inspired by visit with Sara Eyestone

http://lateralaction.com/articles/art-licensing/

Cover Letter Help

http://www.sfai.edu/cover-letters

{Sample Cover Letter}
Date
Ms. Jane Gallery
No Such Gallery
77 Geary Street, 13th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108

Dear Ms. Gallery,

Professor John Doe mentioned to me today that you have an internship opening for a Gallery Assistant at the No Such Gallery. As a Painting major at the San Francisco Art Institute, I am very interested in exploring a career in galleries; I believe that working as an intern in your gallery will give me wonderful experience and help me decide if gallery work is right for me. While I am learning, I am positive that I can make an active contribution to your gallery as well.
In addition to my fascination with art, I have organizational and personal skills that will be useful in the gallery. While working for Professor Doe last summer cataloguing his collection of art, I learned to use a computer program to inventory and track the work. When he decided to sell part of his collection, I was able to easily locate the pieces. I also took responsibility for packing the work for shipment, obtaining the necessary insurance coverage, and verifying receipt of the works. I gained my people skills while working in a summer job as a lifeguard at Y Camp. In that position, it was important for me to maintain safety regulations without spoiling the campers’ fun. I learned to be diplomatic yet firm. That training will help me to work well with gallery clients.
My resume is enclosed for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you about this internship in an interview.  I am excited about the possibility of working with you at the No Such Gallery next semester.  Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Joe Art Student
1313 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94410
415.555.1212

Cover Letter Help

http://career.cooper.edu/students/art/coverletter.php

April 22, 2005

Gully T. Gumby
Specifics Manager
Fawlty Systems, Inc.
Torquay, NY 00000

Dear Mr. Gumby,


Your advertisement in Job Choices '05 prompted me to contact you about entry-level positions in electrical engineering at Fawlty Systems, LTD. The product engineering program at your company is very appealing. I am particularly interested in your project on digital systems. In May of this year I will receive a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union and I hope that we will have an opportunity to discuss employment possibilities before that time.
In addition to the knowledge I've obtained from my education, my experience as an assistant to a plant engineer has provided me with an excellent background in the practical aspects of electrical engineering.
During my years at The Cooper Union, I have taken on many additional responsibilities. As a freshman, I managed the Student Council and played varsity tennis. In my junior year I was employed by the Student Services Office where I received first-hand experience in organization, teamwork and responsibility. I hope that you will seriously consider my enclosed résumé, which provides full details of my qualification.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you. I may be reached between the hours of 9am and 5pm at 212 355.4343.
Sincerely,
Simon T. Brainsample

Theo Jansen

http://www.ted.com/talks/theo_jansen_creates_new_creatures.html

Swoon

http://www.complex.com/art-design/2012/10/20-must-see-ted-talks-for-aspiring-artists/swoon

JR

http://www.ted.com/talks/jr_s_ted_prize_wish_use_art_to_turn_the_world_inside_out.html

Olafur Elliasson

http://www.ted.com/talks/olafur_eliasson_playing_with_space_and_light.html

Artist Talk Example

http://www.ted.com/talks/alexa_meade.html

Call for Art Deadline December 2013

Sent from TheArtList.com - Do not reply to this email. If you have any submission questions or problems, please contact the exhibition director of this call directly.

Linus Galleries presents: Roots CALL FOR ENTRIES - DEADLINE: December 2, 2013 Interpret the meaning of roots. Is it your personal history? Is it where you live? Is it where you are from? Or is it the intertwining of nature in the earth? Online Art Contest All international artists, professional and amateur and all art mediums will be considered in this call for submissions, from photography, wall sculpture, fabric, mixed media, all paintings and drawings including, oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, graphite, etc. Sizes up to 12 feet are acceptable. Work must be able to be hung on a wall to be considered for the live exhibition. Freestanding 3D artworks will be displayed online only. We are now accepting video and poetry entries for both live and online shows. Accepted entries for this online exhibition will be judged again in the coming months for a collective live exhibition at our Pasadena Gallery in Spring 2014. The artists will be asked if they wish to submit their artwork for the collective exhibition, which is not a requirement to being a part of the online exhibition. Cost: $35 for 3 entries, $5 for additional entries. For More Information: http://linusgallery.com/call-for-entries/online-art-contest/

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Nick Bantock is an awesome artist and I want to be like him when I grow up

He does collage and painting, creates his own stamps, uses found objects, and makes really beautiful books, like Griffin and Sabine.

www.nickbantock.com

Call for Art - Embracing our Differences, Deadline January 2014

I think this is something we all could have ideas for -

Sent from TheArtList.com - Do not reply to this email. If you have any submission questions or problems, please contact the exhibition director of this call directly.

Embracing Our Differences Call to Artists - Cash Awards & Juried Exhibit - Deadline: January 6th, 2014 The mission of Embracing Our Differences® is to use the arts as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Embracing Our Differences® 2014, the outdoor art exhibit, will contain 39 billboard-sized original works of art measuring 16 feet wide by 12.5 feet high (4.8768 m wide by 3.8100 m high). Each selection is accompanied by an inspirational quote. The exhibit will be displayed during April & May, 2014 in Sarasota, Bradenton, and North Port, Florida. Since 2004, Embracing Our Differences® has been viewed by more than one million visitors. During the same period, 117,000 students and teachers attended the exhibit – free of charge thanks to our School Bus Program – for a firsthand observation and discussion concerning the importance of diversity in our lives. After viewing the exhibit, one 8-year old student poignantly commented, “I learned that everyone is going to be someone.” We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more inclusive for all. Consider submitting an original work of art and know that you are helping to make a difference in the lives of many, especially those of our children. To view previous exhibits in their entirety, please visit us online at: www.embracingourdifferences.org What is the Theme? Artists are asked to submit their interpretation of the theme“Embracing Our Differences® ” in the required formats detailed under“Creating Artwork .” Who Can Enter? Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers, students –all ages – everyone can participate. You may submit more than one entry. National and international submissions are encouraged. What are the Criteria? Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme “Embracing Our Differences.®” The artwork will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size – 16 feet wide by 12.5 feet high (4.8768 m wide by 3.8100 m high). Artists are encouraged to use bold saturated colors and strong lines. Final selections will be made by a 3-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals. There is no submission fee. What is the Timeline? The submission deadline is Monday, January 6, 2014. Judging will take place in January, 2014. Only selected artists will be notified directly. Winning selections will be announced online at embracingourdifferences.orgby mid-March, 2014. The Exhibit will be on display during April-May, 2014 at Island Park in Sarasota, Florida. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014. SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Best in Show Cash Awards Best In Show (Adult): A single $1,000.00 cash award will be presented to one submission deemed “Best In Show” (adult) by our Steering Committee. College students will be judged in this category. Best In Show (Student): A $1,000.00 cash award will be presented to one submission deemed “Best In Show” (student) by our Steering Committee. Students high school-age and below will be judged in this category. This prize money will be awarded directly to the student’s school. People’s Choice: A $1,000.00 cash award will be presented at the end of the exhibit to the submission that receives the most votes by visitors to the exhibit who complete our survey form. Download Prospectus PDF: http://embracingourdifferences.org/pdfs/2014eodartists.pdf For More Information: http://embracingourdifferences.org/

Advertise your Art Contest, Competition or Art Opportunity to over 28,000+ artists and photographers on TheArtList.com. For More Information: http://www.theartlist.com

Photographing 2 D images

Artist Residencies

Roswell, New Mexico 

Toas, New Mexico

California

Also, I have a link sharing page where I post residencies:

https://delicious.com/rachel.debuque

Art Tumblrs

http://www.tumblr.com/spotlight/art

Graduate School

Below is a link to the "Best" programs in Art. These scores are debatable being that it is published by U.S. News. It may be worth looking at.

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/fine-arts-rankings

This is a directory create by the College Art Association. There should be a copy in the library. It would be a great place to start your graduate school research.

Artist Opportunites sites

http://www.wooloo.org/

https://www.callforentry.org/

http://artdeadline.com/

https://www.artjob.org/

http://www.collegeart.org/

Good Read

http://hyperallergic.com/80980/a-view-from-the-easel-30/

Sister Site

http://lashermanasiglesias.com

Artist Website Examples

http://www.taylorbaldwinstudio.com

Sarah Sense

http://www.legendssantafe.com/Artist-Detail.cfm?ArtistsID=491

Artist Website Example

http://www.justinplakas.com

Some books you might be interested in

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0495910260/ref=rdr_ext_tmb








http://www.amazon.com/The-Artists-Guide-Living-Doing/dp/0306816520/ref=pd_sim_b_4

A good list of Do's and Don'ts

Artist’s Statements- Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on March 24, 2013

Over the course of time, I’ve developed a set of “do’s” and “don’ts” regarding artist’s statements. I’m sure that everyone reading this post  will have their own opinions on the subject. Let me hear from you if you have a particular issue I haven’t touched upon and I will add them in another post!
“Do’s”

1. Make it only as long as it needs to be to say what you want to say. No longer.
2. Write something that adds to the reader’s understanding of your work that can’t necessarily be learned from looking at the work itself.
3. If you tell a story, make clear how it relates to the work, or to your philosophy as an artist.
4. Make a point. Let there be a clear reason why you wrote this.
5. Make the first sentence or two so interesting that I want to read the rest.
6. Sound like you know what you are talking about. Use words that convey confidence.
7. Use language that clarifies rather than obscures what you are talking about.
8. Make sure the writing is free of technical errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, etc.)

“Don’ts”

1. Don’t make it unnecessarily long. Why go on and on if what you want to say can be said in one or two paragraphs?
2. Don’t sound like everyone else out there. You are a unique individual with unique experiences and insights. Share them with your audience.
3. Don’t just write about how much you have loved art since you were a kid.
4. Don’t use language that is so opaque and convoluted and jargon-filled that only 1% of your audience can understand it.
5. Don’t use words or phrases that weaken your reader’s confidence in you. Avoid phrases like “I hope….”, “I try to….”,  “I intended to ….”, etc.
6. Don’t allow technical errors! Bad grammar, spelling or sentence structure can kill your credibility.

Poster Design

Graphic Design and Print Company:

https://www.thehalfandhalf.com/our-work/posters/

Awesome Design Studio:

http://www.rawcolor.nl/welcome/

All About Typography:

http://ilovetypography.com/

Examples of interesting poster designs:

http://www.gomediazine.com/inspiration/web-roundup/40-cool-inspiring-poster-designs/

Tumblr of Bad Writing!

http://bad-writing.tumblr.com/

Sample Press Relase

Space Camp: Site-Specific Installation

 

Lamar Dodd School of Art

270 River Road, Athens, GA

On view October 3 - October 9, 2012

Opening reception: Friday October 5, 7-9 PM

 

“Space Camp" is an exhibition of installation works that explore notions of context and architectural intervention.

The show will be located in the Suite Gallery, Bridge Gallery, and other sites throughout the Lamar Dodd School of Art. 

 

Guided by Professor Imi Hwangbo, featuring work from artists: Rachel Barnes, Anjuli Bernstein, Jacob Brault, Rachel Debuque, Crystal Desai, Soumaeya Elias, Alton Goria, Zach Holloway, Jourdan Joly, Jessica Lee, Lindsay Pennington, Amanda Proctor, Jihai Han Smith, Carleigh Thomas, and Elliot Walters.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

 

For more information, please contact Anjuli Bernstein at anjulibernstein@gmail.com

Artist Statement Resources

Great Tips for Writing a statement:

http://artistemerging.blogspot.com/2006/08/writing-artists-statement.html

Great Article in Defense of the Artist Statement:

http://hyperallergic.com/69378/in-defense-of-the-artist-statement/

Some good Resources!

Photshop Basics:
    http://www.sitepoint.com/getting-started-photoshop/

    http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/35-basic-tutorials-to-get-you-started-with-photoshop/

Rules for Graphic Designers    
  http://soyabean.com/blog/2013/2/12/some-basic-rules-for-graphic-designers

  http://thedsgnblog.com/