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My latest article for Artlyst

The following news article is a reminder that you can include specific directions in your Will to ensure your artistic legacy endures.

In my latest at #TheArtNewspaper I consider the expectations around public art agencies and issues of censorship with a case in the town of #Vail and artist #DaniellleSeeWalker Thanks Benjamin Sutton for supporting this article and wonderful editing. https://lnkd.in/dqtqXiwZ

Here is a perfect example of why it is so so so hard to become a successful artist, by being a good artist. "I represent a PR firm, we are working on an article, "Top 10 Visionary Artists to Follow," where you can feature to boost your online presence and attract more fans. This article will go live in October 2024 in an exclusive magazine, "MSN,” which has 550M+ monthly readers. You'll be featured alongside 9 other esteemed artists, and the article will include a 100-word paragraph highlighting your unique artistic vision, creative journey, and inspirations. We are selling each spot for 500 USD." Surely an article about top 10 visionary artists to follow, should be based on merit and not who can afford to pay for a spot. Maybe an artist who has done 30+ international gallery shows... an artist who has bridged the physical and digital art world and sold over $2million worth of NFTs... an artist who has taken that experience and built a social networking platform for other artists to find connections and opportunities... *cough CreateScene cough*... maybe an artist who has spent almost 2 decades promoting mental health and art therapy with Art Is The Cure CIC... I'm not tooting my own horn here, but I would put myself up against any artist as a visionary, a leader and an innovator. I'm not going to pay to be on that list but if you want to write a story about an artist who is worthy of that list based on merit and effort and compassion, give me a call. www.richsimmonsart.com

What an insightful article about the perils (and joys) of applying for artistic grants!

This FT article suggests that museums support artists by helping fund the creation and production of performances. 'Instead of owning something, collectors become part of the work's history'. Valuing something in the intangible realm has been a part of many conversations I have been having with art historians, curators and conservators. Curious what those working with performance archives, conservation and collection think as we aim to create positive lasting legacies in dance and expanded choreographic practices? #positivelastinglegacies

An insightful post from Brandi Salmon Artist, about commissioning culturally appropriate artwork. 💡 Follow these simple principles when commissioning or purchasing art: ▶ Make sure you have the conversation about what is representative of the people and Country you are on. ▶ Always commission a local artist who represents that culture and has cultural authority and respect. ▶ Make sure the artist retains their cultural intellectual property rights - they are the cultural authority, and cultural knowledge belongs to them and their community. #AboriginalArt #culturalintellectualpropertyrights #aboriginalbusiness #culturalprotocols #CulturalRespecttps://https://lnkd.in/gpMSh8j3

Should the Visual Artists Rights Act (Vara) expand its scope to protect the work of contemporary artists? This question may arise when reading the article "Has a US law created to safeguard artists' work backfired" by Daniel Grant. The article discusses a lawsuit that took place over the summer between the land artwork Greenwood Pond: Double Site by Mary Miss and the Des Moines Art Center. The dispute was over the artwork's deterioration due to natural elements, which led to the artwork being decommissioned. The judge ultimately ruled in favor of Mary Miss, stating that the artwork could not be destroyed without her consent, but allowed the museum to decide whether it was cost-effective to maintain the artwork. Additionally, the artwork did not meet the criteria within Vara. According to Daniel H. Weiner, "Judge Locher’s view that Greenwood Pond: Double Site does not constitute sculpture is the result of his overly constrained application of that law in this case." Although the case's outcome has not been finalized, it highlights the broader discussion of the limitations posed by the Visual Artists Rights Act.

"Art is supposed to make you feel things, and come away thinking about the world a little differently. What better way to transmit a political message? The artists in the show communicate their point of view through beauty and craftsmanship. Good art may or may not be political, but this political art certainly is good." Read the New Haven Independent's full review of "Everything is Political" below, and check out the collection rotation while it's on view through mid-November!

Art Prizes artist survey No surprises about the decision points for artists when it comes to deciding which art prizes to enter: cost of entry, cost of commission and cost of transporting the works. Q1 - it all comes down to the perceived value for entering the prize. 57% of artists said they wouldn’t enter an art prize based on one of the following - entry fee or shipping fee. 11% said they wouldn’t enter if the prize had a poor reputation. Q3 - this is of particular interest to me when working with advertisers and we have to nominate which link to direct artists to. 37% of artists prefer to go directly to the Landing Page for the prize and 37% would go directly to the Ts&Cs for the prize. Surprisingly, to me, only 24% of artists wanted to go directly to the entry form. Q4 - asks if you would enter a prize within the first 14 days of the Call in return for a discount on the entry form. 75% of artists would enter earlier for a discount. Art prize organisers should take note if they wish to mitigate the rush of entries in the final week of the campaign. Conclusions: art prize administrators could more readily reach their objectives by offering early bird discounts, reaching agreements with art couriers to offer artists discounted deliveries, and improving the visibility of the Ts&Cs for their prize. Thank you to all of the artists who responded to the survey. Read more topics on our blog @ https://lnkd.in/gUDrDyur #artistsoninstagram #artistsonlinkedin #australianartist #artprize #artcurators #museums #artgalleries