The book contains more than 1,000 detailed profiles of galleries, private dealers, museums, alternative exhibition venues, non-profit arts organizations, artist's studios and corporate art buyers. Information includes address, telephone, owner, director, website, hours open, mission statement, type of art exhibited, prices, artists shown and how and when they select their artists. The appendix contains more than 250 art and professional resources

More than 1000 detailed profiles of NYC galleries, museums, alternative exhibition spaces, non-profit organizations, corporate art consultants and artists' studios.

More than 1000 detailed profiles of NYC galleries, museums, alternative exhibition spaces, non-profit organizations, corporate art consultants and artists' studios.

'Art + NYC' is an art-lover's guide to New York City that combines a crash course in 20th and 21st century art history with in-depth bios of ten celebrated New York City artists: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Cindy Sherman, Yoko Ono, Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg. Each segment is written by a leading art writer from publications such as Art in America, Flaunt and The New York Times. Filled with useful information for both locals and tourists, Art + NYC includes comprehensive neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood gallery and museum listings, along with studios and other artsy places of interest. In addition, sidebars include the hotels and restaurants that are steeped with history - artist hangouts, residences and events of infamy. Want even more art? Art + NYC offers ideas for extended travel to art-related destinations outside the city, including Pollock's East Hampton studio and a world-class contemporary art museum in the Hudson Valley. Includes: * Extensive Index of Paintings, Sculptures and Public Art by New York City artists * Colour photos throughout * Sidebars on hotspots (hotels, restaurants, clubs and neighbourhoods), required reading (blogs, magazines), art world scandals, and major exhibitions * Comprehensive guide to major artistic movements * Q&A with a curator, gallerist, or artist for each NYC neighbourhood * Museum, Gallery and Studio directory * Detailed maps with icon keys 200 colour photographs

“A comprehensive guide.” —Artspace. “Whether you are new to the business or a seasoned gallerist, it is always wise to remember the essentials.” —Leigh Conner, director, Conner Contemporary Art Aspiring and new art gallery owners can find everything they need to plan and operate a successful art gallery with How to Start and Run a Commercial Art Gallery. This new edition has been updated to mark the changes in market and technology over the past decade. Edward Winkleman and Patton Hindle draw on their years of experience to explain step by step how to start your new venture. From finding the ideal locale and renovating the space to writing business plans and securing start-up capital, this helpful guide has it all. Chapters detail how to: Manage cash flow Grow your new business Hire and manage staff Attract and retain artists and clients Represent your artists Promote your gallery and artists online Select the right art fair And more How to Start and Run a Commercial Art Gallery, Second Edition, also includes sample forms, helpful tips from veteran collectors and dealers, a large section on art fairs, and a directory of art dealer associations.

The definitive guide to taking control of your career and making a good living in the art world. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Caroll Michels offers a wealth of insider's information on getting into a gallery, being your own PR agent, and negotiating prices, as well as innovative marketing, exhibition, and sales opportunities for various artistic disciplines. She has also added a new section on digital printmaking and marketing in this emerging field.

This savvy resource helps artists and art professionals generate the publicity that keeps their artwork and business in the public spotlight. Provided are practical tools for attracting the media's attention and building bridges between artists, their galleries, and collectors, and between museums and their audiences. This new edition provides the latest word on new art markets; how to research the Internet, build a Website, and launch e-mail publicity campaigns.