Here are some of the things that have been on CHF’s easel over the past month: ANNOUNCING CHF’s CLASS OF 2017. We are proud to present the 20 artists we’ve selected to become our 2017 …
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Expert Q & A: How do artists create and cultivate excellent relationships with collectors?
Like successful entrepreneurs in other fields, artists must work to build and maintain a loyal clientele. This involves reaching out to potential buyers and developing relationships with those who’ve already purchased–or shown interest …
The Successful Artist Works Like a Donkey
As fans of Clark Hulings’ artwork know, donkeys are a recurring subject in my father’s paintings. He loved everything about them. He named the publication arm of his art business …
Artist Q & A: How do you obtain gallery representation if you’ve never had it before?
As working artists grow their careers, they often struggle to get information on specific business quandaries. At CHF, we gather the most common questions, and canvass those professional artists who are part …
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On Our Easel – October 24, 2016
Here are some of the things that have been on CHF’s easel over the past few weeks: DOWN WITH DEPENDENCY! “We must overwrite years of negative programming designed to convince [artists] that they’re …
Build a Career Piece by Piece — CHF Interviews Robert C. Jackson
Artist Robert C. Jackson is an American realist painter whose colorful still lifes feature balloon dogs, toys, and vintage crates arrayed in clever tableaux. Bob began his professional life as …
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When Mindsets Shift, Big Things Happen
I am cautiously optimistic! I know that might be surprising to some of you who know me, but I’ve been reviewing submissions for our 2017 Business Accelerator Program, and I …
CHF Fellows Explore the Impact of Art Fairs in Their New Exhibition
Art fairs play an increasingly pivotal role in the art world. Over the past decade, the number of fairs has quadrupled, from 68 in 2005 to about 270 today, and they drive approximately …
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The Artist’s Winding Path to CEO
The business world was abuzz last month when LinkedIn published a new study on climbing the corporate ladder. The New York Times‘ senior economic correspondent Neil Irwin summed up its key …
On Our Easel – October 5, 2016
Here are some of the things that have been on CHF’s easel over the past month: GETTING PUBLIC COMMISSIONS. How can artists break into the often-closed world of public commissions? In our latest artist …
Artist Q&A: How Do I Get Commissions For Public Works?
For our latest artist Q&A, we talked to sculptor Bart Walter, who has created many public works, like the piece he recently unveiled at the airport in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (see photo below). As Bart …
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Avoid the Biggest Writing Pitfalls
Writing about yourself and your work isn’t easy, even for those of us who make a living wrangling words, and many visual artists struggle with penning artist statements, social-media posts, and other business …
On Our Easel – September 8, 2016
Here are some of the things that have been on CHF’s easel over the past month: WALKING THE WALK. With the unveiling of the expanded Clark Hulings archives, the late painter’s estate offers a …
Newly Unveiled Clark Hulings Archives Serve as a Model for Visual Artists
On August 31, 2016, the new and expanded Clark Hulings archives was officially unveiled. This comprehensive collection—which covers the work, history, personal experiences, and insights of the renowned American painter—is now publicly …
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A Case Study in Protecting an Artist’s Legacy — Q&A with Elizabeth Hulings
On August 31, 2016, the Clark Hulings Estate officially unveiled its comprehensive archives, showcasing the late artist’s immense talent, accomplishments, and influence. The impressive collection, which includes Hulings’ paintings, drawings, …
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Don’t Wait to be Saved by a Gallery — CHF Interviews Dannielle Tegeder
CHF 2014 grant recipient Dannielle Tegeder is a painter who also creates large-scale installations, drawings, animations, mobiles, and other sculptural objects. Our funding helped to support Infrastructure, her solo exhibition at …
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