Clarke Art Consulting has announced MAE (Minority Art Exhibition) will take one-year hiatus with plans to resume in 2012.
Since 2009, MAE has been instrumental in presenting fine art created by minorities to the Virginia art market. It is an exhibition exploring and celebrating the vitality of contemporary art created by African American and Latin American artists. The exhibition presents a broad survey of visual art addressing a range of themes and issues to engage viewers, promote cross-cultural dialogue and cultivate a community of art enthusiasts. Along with providing exceptional works of art, MAE raises funds to support local non-profit organizations. Continue reading →
Posted in: Art News, Exhibitions.
Tagged: African American · Exhibitions · Fine Art · HAM? · Keith Ramsey · Latin American · Minority Art Exhibition
Kim is in the process of remodeling her living room. She has read several interior design magazines which inspired her to add an original painting to the space. She has always had an interest in art, but seldom visited art galleries or fairs. Regardless, she believed this remodeling project would be the perfect time to make her first art purchase.
Kim began her search for a painting by visiting a few local art galleries. After each visit, she became more and more confused, and decided to settle for a mass-produced print she found in a department store.
Do you desire to own an original work of art but not quite sure where to begin? Here is some advice to rid your doubts and help you develop an appreciation for art, and maybe even start your very own art collection. Continue reading →
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The warm summer months tend to be a cool down for the art world. Galleries usually focus less on their top-selling artists, preferring to display group shows as an alternative. Even art magazines and exhibition guides follow suit by truncating all the season’s publications into one “summer issue”. But everyone in the art world shouldn’t have to press the pause button. Instead, artists should hit the ground running because it is the perfect time for them to do a little homework. Artists can take advantage of this slow time and start thinking about where their next exhibit should be, or try to expand their network by meeting new art professionals and collectors. By dedicating a few hours a day throughout the summer to your career will certainly put you ahead of the game. Continue reading →
Posted in: Consulting For Artists, Marketing for Artists.
