Written by a gallerist for artists, and updated in February 2017, this encouraging, easy-to-read handbook includes business of art advice and information to help artists successfully launch or accelerate their careers. Topics include: Setting goals, networking, finding & creating exhibition opportunities, selling & pricing art, working with galleries, websites, artist statements, studio management and much more. Also included: Online resources and additional advice from over forty working artists and art dealers. Contributing Artists: Rick Araluce, Carrie Ann Baade, Ali Banisadr, Rebekah Bogard, Benjamin Britton, Mia Brownell, Charles Clary, Peter Drake, Cara Enteles, Roni Feldman, Lori Field, Eric Finzi, Camille Rose Garcia, Julie Heffernan, Seonna Hong, David Humphrey, David Kramer, Martin Kruck, Travis Louie, Marion Peck, Martha Rich, Jean-Pierre Roy, Judith Schaechter, Tony Shore, Aaron Smith, Sarah Trigg, Hanna von Goeler, Didier William and Brad Woodfin. Contributing Gallerists: Kirsten Anderson (Roq la Rue), Noah Antieau (Red Truck Gallery), William Baczek, Zach Feuer, Bert Green, Ken Harman (Spoke Art & Hashimoto Contemporary), Andrew Hosner (Thinkspace), Allegra LaViola (Sargent's Daughters), Jayme McLellan (Civilian Art Projects), Jen Rogers & Kerri Stephens (Varnish Fine Art), Billy Shire (La Luz de Jesus), Mindy Solomon, Linda Warren, Mark Wolfe, and Marcia Wood. Alix Sloan has over twenty years experience in the arts as a curator, consultant, private dealer and gallerist. She teaches business of art courses and regularly shares her expertise in art school lectures and one-on-one consultations, helping artists focus their goals, create strategies and understand what it takes to build and maintain a long-term art career. In this guide, Sloan makes the information every artist needs available in one accessible, straightforward guide. "If you're looking for the kind of advice that, while it may not look great on an inspirational postcard, will help you actually sustain yourself as a working artist, we highly suggest Alix Sloan's Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists." - Huffington Post "Sloan packs the essentials into Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists. Respectful, relating to the creative passion, and in a comfortable, conversational tone, she explains how to put it to purpose in studio, gallery and art fair. And yes, in addition to an online resource list, there's a chapter on art etiquette, thank you very much." - Juxtapoz Magazine With over twenty years experience in the arts as a curator, consultant, private dealer and gallerist, Alix Sloan regularly shares her expertise with students and artists all over the world. She lectures at art schools, conducts workshops and offers one-on-one consultations, helping artists focus their goals, create strategies and understand what it takes to build and maintain a long-term career in the arts. With "Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists," Sloan has made the information every artist needs to get started available in one accessible, easy-to-read guide. She is also co-author of the Jenna Stack mystery thriller novels, and founder/director of Sloan Fine Art, a contemporary art gallery and consulting firm. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she writes, presents exhibitions and works with clients.