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How Artists Can Use Online Resources

Web 2.0 Networking Sites:

They allow artists to hookup with existing members to gain visibility for their artwork. Social networks are targeted at artists and art-lovers.
The artists using social networks effectively share artwork, ideas, etc. with other like-minded creative people. An explosion of social networks for artists on the internet lately has helped those artists using them tremendously.

They are considered a virtual artistic world for artists as well as those who appreciate artwork. This networking aspect opens up a whole new world to discuss how they were inspired by other artists or why they have a passion for creating works of art.

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Originally posted 2009-09-16 20:49:00.

Online Artist Directories

There are many social networking sites on the internet these days serving a variety of different purposes from dating to networking business ideas to sharing stories and connecting with old friends, but what about a social networking site for artists?

A social networking site for artists offers the opportunity for artists at every level of development and in all phases of their careers a chance to show the world what they are creating and connect with gallery owners, art dealers and other people in the business. An artist directory online is one way to share concepts, techniques and ideas, while connecting with other artists working in similar mediums or complementary mediums. It is also a valuable resource for connecting with potential customers, gallery owners and other resources for showing and selling your artwork. Imagine being able to post an artists statement, a bio of yourself, photos of your artwork, links to your website and other information vital to getting your artwork out to the public, all from the comfort of your own home or office.

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Originally posted 2009-11-24 09:06:00.

The Best Way To Label 35mm Slides

Your Slides/Your Career

Artist and art students are always faced with the daunting task of having to present their work to galleries, museums and universities using 35mm slides. Each of these institutions requests completely different information to be placed on those slides. So, even though artists are submitting the same images they are always having to re-label their slides.

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Originally posted 2009-10-07 17:52:00.