Katy Galbraith, Open Studio 3rd September – 11th September free Galvelmore House, 5 Galvelmore Street, Crieff, PH7 4BY, Scotland As part of the Perthshire Open Studios, my workshop in the garden will be open every afternoon, except the Wednesday. Full info about Perthshire Open Studios can be found on http://www.perthshireopenstudios.com/ http://www.katygalbraith.co.uk MA in the Arts 2011 Tues 20th – Sat [...]

Hello! We are going to be doing a series of articles with some tips on how to get the most out of your website. In this first part, we’ll be looking at how you can maximise connection with your visitors by creating an ‘About Me’ section that really stands out, and represents what you and your work are about! There [...]

We will be updating this post as more events come in, so keep checking back!   Portsmouth and Hampshire Art Society Exhibition 31 July – 12 August 2011 Free entry Portsmouth Cathedral Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth This exhibition shows artwork from local artists around Portsmouth and Hampshire, both amateur and professional. www.RebeccaAltman.artweb.com Summer Exhibits Wendy Puerto August/January Free Navigation Gallery Lockside, [...]

Blogging for Artists This month we are looking at the benefits of blogging for artists, providing some tips and advice as well as giving you an idea of the different blogging platforms available, and other online articles that shed some more light on the blogging world. Firstly, some thoughts on why blogging might be good for your art practice in [...]

Gary Smith Cats, Dogs and a bit of nostalgia 7.07.11-13.07.11 The Witham (Witham Hall) 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 8LY England A series of pen and ink drawings plus oils and pastel work of cats, dogs and people at work. Apart from my animal work, i am also working on on some paintings and drawings which reflect the [...]

Having control over your own website is great! Changes can be made quickly and easily, and you can add your own artistic touches whenever you feel like it. It does take a little care and attention though, so I figured that a few pointers might help you make the most out of your online presence. Is the text easy to [...]

Thirty Years in the Making Exhibition 5-26 June Free Ignition Gallery The Joiners Shop The Historic Dockyard Chatham Kent ME4 4TZ UK An exhibition of landscape, coastal, aviation and marine paintings by Medway artist Kevin Clarkson. The works are painted in watercolour and acrylics and are for sale. Commissions are also taken. www.kevinclarkson.co.uk *** Adur Art Festival 3-19 June Free [...]

OPEN UP SHEFFIELD 2011 7-8 May Free Sheffield Cathedral Church Street Sheffield S1 1HA UK On Sunday the Cathedral will be open from 12.30pm onwards. http://www.markhwilson.co.uk *** Made in Clerkenwell Summer Open Studios 19-22 May £2.50 Crafts Central Studios 33–35 St. John’s Square London EC1M 4DS UK http://www.craftcentral.org.uk http://www.jennyllewellyn.com *** Royal Society Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 5-20 May £2.50/£1.50 Mall [...]

Many of you may have a personal account on facebook but would benefit from knowing how to make a successful page that will help promote your work. Here is the twelve step process that will help you create a useful facebook page. A facebook page does not replace your own website, but rather SUPPORTS your work and helps to build [...]

How much are artists selling online? We surveyed just under 200 artists from across the globe.