Public Relations for Artists: get tips from some of the top PR professionals in Indy.

 Media Kit Checklist 68.09 Kb
 Media Relations Tips for Artists (Jen Thomas) 88.89 Kb
 PR/Media Tips (Lisa Sirkin) 180.03 Kb

Artist Workshop on July 1, 2009: The Complete Portfolio for Visual Artists

This workshop featured Christopher West, contemporary curator and Jim Clinger, web designer and innovator. If you were not able to join us for the workshop, click on the links below for general information and links to other resources.

 The Complete Portfolio for Visual Artists 2.37 Mb

 Portfolio Tips for Visual Artists 100.21 Kb

 Grant Writing Basics  62.47 Kb

Alternative Spaces in a Changing Art Scene with the IDADA Ethics and Fair Practices Committee

Artist Workshop on July 15, 2009: Presented by the Arts Council and Primary Colours

The resources below were made available at the above mentioned free artist workshop. The first document is an excerpt from the IDADA Ethics and Fair Practices Guidelines that outlines the pros and cons of showing your work in an alternative space and how to decide if a venue is best for you.

The second document is a checklist of items to be aware of once you decide to have a show in an alternative space.

Visit this link to see the entire IDADA Ethics and Fair Practices Committee Guidelines which covers alternative spaces, donating artwork, copyright and much more.

For more information about IDADA (Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association), visit www.idada.org .

 Info Fact Sheet for July15 Alt Spaces with IDADA 244.35 Kb

 Alternative Spaces excerpt 2009 85.91 Kb

Visit this listing for an updated roster of local resources that may be usefull for artists and small arts organizations including: legal services, business planning resources, fine art shipping and more.

Creative Arts Legal League (C.A.L.L.) is a referral service which provides free legal and accounting assistance to income-eligible artists and small arts organizations. For those who are ineligible for free services because their family income or annual operating budgets exceed C.A.L.L. guidelines, C.A.L.L. can provide the names of lawyers and accountants who have expertise in addressing arts-related problems.

 Photograph Your Artwork 26.34 Kb

Learn from an expert how to take professional quality photographs of your artwork for submission for grants, art fairs, juried shows, the Arts Council's database and more. Mike Rippy, photographer at the IMA, has created this document in conjunction with the Arts Council's Artist Professional Development Workshop Series as a free resource for artists.