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Links, articles, and other useful information for Art League artists. Topics include how to build an online presence for your art, how to craft an artist statement or photograph your work, online resources, and other helpful tips where we find them.

Popular posts in this category: How to Photograph Artwork, How to Create an Artist Website, Starting an Artist Blog, and What Are Jurors Looking For?.

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“Perspective” in Space and Time

The juror for the exhibit “Perspective” reflects on the ideas behind the theme….
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Crayon News, Insta-Censors, the Lavatory Studio, & More Artful Links

Art is all around you … and soon, it really will be all around you. Plus, how cultures develop color words….
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How and Why to Sign Your Artwork

Signing your artwork is a must. Here’s the right way to do it….
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“Living and Sustaining a Creative Life”: Free Talk, May 7

The Art League is honored to host Sharon Louden for a lively and in-depth conversation about her book, The Artist as Culture Producer: Living…
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Five Creative Ways to Kill Time While You Wait in Line for Kusama

Even if you score some advance tickets online, you’ll still have to queue inside the exhibit to get into the titular infinity mirror rooms….
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Artful Links Around DC

In this edition of Artful Links, we’re sticking close to home to share some DC-area goodies. Enjoy!…
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A Potpourri of Artful Links

“Every time I have had a problem, I have confronted it with the ax of art.” If you don’t have the ax of art…
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Can You Name #5WomenArtists?

The #5WomenArtists challenge calls attention to the uphill battle women artists face, both in art history books and in the art world….
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Draw in 360 Degrees, & More Immersive Artful Links

For this edition of Artful Links, we’ve found immersive art experiences, online and off, for you to enjoy. Click away!…
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Newly Released Open Access Images From the Met

On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it’s releasing images from its collection for the public to use freely….
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4 Kinds of Videos Artists Can Make Right Now

Making your first artist video can seem like a daunting task, but the truth is that you probably already have your video camera in…
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What is Trompe L’oeil? The Art of Illusion

It’s often defined simply by explaining that the words are French for “fool the eye,” but that doesn’t really tell the whole story….
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Arts Programs for Service Members in the DC Area

On Veteran’s Day, we wanted to share arts organizations and programs that work with veterans….
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Where to Find Public Domain Images For Your Artwork

For creating a new collage, mixed media work, or even just painting from a reference photograph, the sites below will be a great resource….
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Repost: Websites for Artists

A functional, up-to-date website is a must for any artist working today….
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Repost: Artwork Photography Guide

If you’ve attempted photographing your artwork in the past, you’ve probably noticed a number of issues. We’re here to help!…
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Repost: Starting an Artist Blog

Artists: do you blog? Have you considered starting one? If you have spare time, blogging can be a great way to keep in touch…
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Repost: Email Newsletters for Artists in Three Steps

The Art League Blog is on vacation this week, so we’re reposting some of our most popular resources. Please enjoy this post from the…
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Repost: What To Post As an Artist on Social Media

Social media can be a very useful tool for growing a strong community of followers — if you tend to your networks regularly and…
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Repost: Protecting Images of Your Artwork Online

In the low-attention-span world of the Internet, photos are the best way to grab someone’s attention. But what about when someone wants to steal…
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Other Ways to Draw

There’s more than one way to make a line….
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Five Podcasts by Artists, for Artists

Because they’re free and anybody can make them, podcasts are a great way for working artists to share resources and build community….
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22 Art Books For Summer Reading

Who says you have to outgrow picture books?…
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How to Create an Artist Website: New for 2016

If you’re an artist and you don’t have a website yet — or if you want to change the one you have now —…
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