Category: Artful Resources

Category: Artful Resources

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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March 16, 2015

Artists to Follow on Pinterest

Artful Resources

Pinterest is a great resource for gathering art ideas and inspiration….

February 4, 2015

Why Do Galleries Use Red Dots?

Artful Resources, Exhibits

Why do you see these spots around The Art League, and why do we love them so much?…

January 21, 2015

Lessons in Frozen Watercolor

Art Classes, Artful Resources

What I learned painting in 17 degree temperatures today: when it’s cold enough out, watercolor crystallizes on your palette, and then solidifies on your…

January 19, 2015

How to Photograph 600 Pieces of Art in a Few Days

Artful Resources, News

We get a lot of questions about how Patrons’ Show photography happens, so we made a short guide….

December 22, 2014

The Art League’s Favorite Art Movies on Netflix & YouTube

Artful Resources

We asked around The Art League’s offices for everyone’s favorite art-related movies. Kick back and enjoy our picks!…

December 4, 2014

Health Insurance Seminar for Artists

Artful Resources, Artist Opportunities

The free seminar is Wednesday, December 10 at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities….

October 22, 2014

Movement and Rhythm: Animating your Art

Artful Resources, Events

Scott Hutchison will talk about his own work and the tools and strategies for using animation in artwork….

July 9, 2014

Email Newsletters for Artists in Three Steps

Artful Resources

Whether you have an old email list you need to dust off, or you need to start collecting names from scratch, here’s how to…

June 19, 2014

Artful Links & Other Creative Clicks

Artful Resources

Links to art articles, blog posts, photo galleries, and more….

June 17, 2014

Free Copyright Lecture at the Torpedo Factory

Artful Resources, Events

This talk is intended for artists of all stripes, from 2D/3D animators, graphic designers to traditional artists interested in learning more about their rights…

May 9, 2014

Introduction to Neo-Expressionism

Artful Resources, Exhibits

If you weren’t able to attend last week’s lecture on Neo-Expressionism, you’re in luck! The talk by Gallery Director Rose O’Donnell is reproduced below,…

April 23, 2014

What is Neo-Expressionism?

Artful Resources, Artist Opportunities

To help our member artists get a feel for this historical movement and how it can inspire their submissions for the exhibit, our Gallery…

March 11, 2014

Financial Aid Night with Cleveland Institute of Art

Artful Resources

The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is hosting a financial aid night in The Art League Gallery on Wednesday, March 12, 7:00–9:00 pm….

March 4, 2014

Five Professional Development Workshops

Art Classes, Artful Resources

This month and into April, The Art League is offering workshops for emerging and professional artists who want to learn more about marketing, taxes,…

February 27, 2014

CPR for Your Artist Statement: Free Workshop

Artful Resources

Does your artist statement make a thud instead of, well, a statement?…

January 6, 2014

Upcoming Events: Artist Statements & Abstract Expressionism

Artful Resources, Events

Don’t miss these events in the Gallery! We’ll be holding a workshop on writing artist statements and a lecture on Abstract Expressionism….

December 29, 2013

33 Ideas for Artists’ Pinterest Boards

Artful Resources

You know about the basics — inspiration, portfolio, works in progress — but sometimes “inspiration” isn’t quite as enticing as “scarey bunnies” or “That…