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Artist Outreach

Details: Category: Programs; Published on Thursday, 15 May 2008 06:34; Written by WAN Team; Hits: 263

Artists Outreach

We understand that the process of submitting art to galleries can at times be discouraging and taxing. At the World Artist Network we designed a program to help artists become more intimate with the art world. Our Artist Outreach program is about helping both emerging and established artists find venues to expose their work.

For artists beginning their professional careers, we work to assist them in writing, editing or polishing their artist’s statement and showing them how to best prepare and present their portfolio. We then create composite cards with a sample of their pieces and their statement and bring these cards with us to our networking meetings with various galleries to show the work of our talented artists and provide them with exposure opportunities.

If the gallery directors/curators become interested in showing an artist’s works, we act as a liaison to help both parties reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

Please note that as a non-profit the World Artist Network does not participate of the monetary aspect of the transaction. Usually galleries present artists with contracts that are fairly standard for the industry and we may assist both sides in reviewing contracts, and direct them to qualified legal advisers if necessary. WAN does not take a percentage from either the gallery or the artist.

We also assist writers, artisans, and artists from all mediums through our large network of art fairs, publishers and communities encouraged by our mission.

The art world needs fresh artists, innovative ideas and the creativity that fuels the world. Our program is here to support and encourage the exposure of many talented artists from around the world that are looking to share their message.