MALLORY  SHOTWELL

Opportunities for artists—exhibitions, residencies, grants, markets, and community projects—are often presented as pivotal steps toward...

Gallery contracts are a critical foundation for professional relationships between artists and galleries, outlining expectations, rights,...

When artists consign their work to a gallery, they enter into a partnership where the artist provides the work, and the gallery...

In the professional art world, insurance is one of the most critical—and often overlooked—components of a gallery contract. Artists...

This article explores the purpose of an inventory list in a gallery agreement

In the professional art world, gallery contracts are not just agreements; they are tools that define the relationship between the artist...

Ownership of artwork is one of the most fundamental rights an artist holds, yet it is often a point of confusion or contention in gallery...

This guide outlines a step-by-step process for crafting an artist statement that effectively conveys an artist's work.

The arts are often celebrated as a space of creativity, expression, and freedom. Yet, beneath this ideal lies a complex web of systemic...

Funding in the arts is a critical component of sustaining creativity, enabling artists and organizations to produce work, engage...

How It Works, Where It Comes From, and Why It Matters Government funding for the arts plays a foundational role in fostering cultural...

How It Works, Where to Find It, and Why It Matters Private philanthropy is a vital source of funding for the arts, filling gaps left by...

Building Financial Sustainability Through Creative Revenue Streams Earned income is a crucial pillar in the arts funding ecosystem,...

Origins, Impacts, and Navigating the Complexities of Business Partnerships Corporate sponsorship is a cornerstone of contemporary arts...

Empowering Artists Through Direct Support Crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative force in the arts, enabling artists, collectives,...

Origins, Types, Value, and the Consequences of Their Absence Individual artist grants are essential funding mechanisms that enable...

A Radical Approach to Sustaining Creativity and Equity in the Arts Universal Basic Income (UBI) for artists offers a transformative...

Supporting Local Creativity and Community Development Arts councils and regional arts centers are vital institutions in the U.S. arts...

How the Absence of Support Structures Undermines Communities, Artists, and Cultural Ecosystems Arts councils serve as vital cultural...

How Inclusive Models Can Reshape the Art World Equity and intersectionality in arts funding are more than mechanisms for redistributing...