Cast your vote: 2nd Annual RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award
Presented by the Gardiner Museum, the 2nd Annual RBC Emerging Artist
People’s Choice Award recognizes the artist whose work receives the most
votes from the participating public with a $10,000 cash prize. This
year’s nominees are Jason Holley (Newfoundland), Sarah Lawless (British Columbia), Janet MacPherson (Ontario), Julie Moon (Ontario), and Brendan Tang (British Columbia). See the artists’ work on view at the Gardiner and cast your vote from September 4 – October 1 at the exhibition or online at gardinermuseum.com.
People’s Choice Award recognizes the artist whose work receives the most
votes from the participating public with a $10,000 cash prize. This
year’s nominees are Jason Holley (Newfoundland), Sarah Lawless (British Columbia), Janet MacPherson (Ontario), Julie Moon (Ontario), and Brendan Tang (British Columbia). See the artists’ work on view at the Gardiner and cast your vote from September 4 – October 1 at the exhibition or online at gardinermuseum.com.
Jason Holley
Sarah Lawless
Janet Macpherson
Julie Moon
Brendan Tang
NOTE: Voting will close September 30th although the artists’ work will remain on view until October 7.
Find out more info about the artists and their work, and cast your vote here.
movie day: Can You Teach Creativity? – Chris Staley, Penn State Laureate 2012-2013
Can You Teach Creativity?
Chris Staley, Penn State Laureate 2012-2013
A film by Cody Goddard
With additional footage by Ryan Bergman
Created for the College of Arts & Architecture at Penn State
With additional support from the Penn State Laureate Program
Ceramics Now Team Exhibition
technical tuesday: the nuts and bolts of attachment
I thought this was a sweet little design that was worthy of sharing. Simple nut and bolt idea that could have numerous applications for attaching elements in ceramics.
via designer Sharon Myoung
monday morning eye candy: MIHARA Ken
The Arts Business Institute presents the Guide to Marketing for Artists & Craftspeople
“Do you want to …
Launch your art or craft business into a full-time profitable enterprise?
Sell your work on an ongoing basis to galleries as well as retail customers?
Create a recognizable brand for your work that drives website traffic and repeat sales?
For 16 years, The Arts Business Institute has given in-person workshops to thousands of artists and craftspeople just like you.
Our nationally-known faculty of experts teaches creative entrepreneurs how the art and craft business works, how to avoid the biggest mistakes, and specific strategies to develop your line, display it, price it correctly, and market it effectively. Some of our in-person workshops even offer personal critiques and an up-close look at the wholesale marketplace with a tour of a real event.
ABI is now offering a course in Marketing which you can take individually, or as an addition to our workshops. Our seven-part course is easily accessible online from your own laptop or home computer. It is self-paced and interactive, with videos, worksheets, templates and self-evaluations in every chapter.
Refer to this course often as you develop a marketing plan that builds awareness of your brand and products, and increases your sales.”
www.artsbusinessinstitute.org/marketing-guide/
www.artsbusinessinstitute.org/marketing-guide/

















