The Business of Being an Artist,
third edition

Thoroughly updated and expanded, this classic handbook teaches emerging artists all the strategies they need to know for selling artwork on their own or through dealers. The book's new sections target today's vital issues for any craft business: creating a web site; obtaining copyright/trademark protection on the Internet; coping with censorship of controversial art; and dealing with the new realities of funding sources. Additional chapters tell how to find galleries, arrange exhibitions, apply for grants, land survival jobs doing custom decorative art or teaching, and other relevant topics. 6X9, 352 pages; Softcover.

The Copyright Guide: A Friendly Handbook to Protecting and Profiting from Copyrights, Third edition

by Lee Wilson. This prized legal companion is the definitive handbook for anyone looking to understand and benefit from copyrights in the Information Age, from artists to musicians, software designers to writers, craftsmakers to photographers, and entrepreneurs to media moguls. Updated and expanded to reflect important recent changes in U.S. copyright law and the impact of the Internet on copyrights, this revised edition covers what can and cannot be protected under current law; duration and scope of protection; notice and registration; how to avoid infringement and what to do if you suspect infringement; how copyrights are exploited in the marketplace; and much more. Veteran intellectual property lawyer Lee Wilson engagingly teaches the ins and outs of copyrights in a logical, progressive fashion, making a complex subject easy-to-understand for the layperson and professional alike. Also included are dozens of real-life examples of both copyright creators and users, detailed checklists to determine fair use of copyrights, guidelines for turning copyrights into income, and easy-to-use form agreements that are alone worth more than the price of the book. okTextBLD">6 X 9, 256 pages; Paperback, ISBN 1-58115-314-7.

Crafts and Craft Shows:
How to Make Money

Everything artisans need to know for turning their crafts into a lucrative income is spelled out in this guide to tapping into today's booming craft show industry. Based on his extensive experience and success both as an exhibiting crafter and as a teacher/promoter of craft shows, the author tells readers exactly how to market and price crafts, select shows, work with promoters, create effective booth displays, and deal with customers to build skyrocketing sales. Straightforward language and easy-to-follow instructions make this the essential craft business companion for anyone who wants to flourish in the world of craft shows. 6x9, 208 pages; Softcover.

Selling Your Crafts

by Susan Joy Sager. Craftspeople, hobbyists, students, teachers, and all businesses dealing with crafts will find this revised and expanded edition an indispensable source of information on selling in today's marketplace. Drawing upon in-depth profiles of craftspeople and the helpful insights of crafts administrators and craft business managers, this unique guide not only gives tips and tactics for promoting and marketing crafts, but also provides the necessary forms and contracts for starting a business. Readers will learn how to devise a business plan, construct a budget, create marketing and self-promotion plans, compose product descriptions, handle trademarks and copyright, write proposals, and start a mail-order business. This volume explains how to get into craft fairs, sell crafts on the Internet, and network effectively, as well as offers listings of organizations, business associations, helpful Web sites, and craft publications. Anyone wanting to enter the craft business or keep savvy as business grows will need the essential tools in this handy guide. 6 x 9 , 296 pages, Paperback,
ISBN 1-58115-266-3.

Business and Legal Forms for Crafts

Handy, ready-to-use forms for a craftsperson's every need fill this practical guide, with detailed instructions for completing each one, along with negotiation checklists and advice on standard contractual provisions. This indispensable book includes forms for sales; resales with royalty rights; commissions; limited editions; exhibition loans; gallery agreements; consignments; licensing contracts; lecture agreements; copyright applications; permission forms, agreements with independent contractors; and others. In addition, a CD-ROM with electronic versions of each form is provided, making this package the cutting-edge craft business guide for craftspeople.

The Law (in Plain English) for Crafts

The fifth edition of this definitive craft business guide helps craftspeople to thoroughly understand the law and successfully tackle the business and legal issues they face every day in their field. Prominent arts attorney Leonard D. DuBoff explains the legal and managerial elements that are crucial to any thriving crafts business.

Creating a Successful Craft Business

by Rogene and Robert Robbins. Craft artists dream of profiting from their skills, but many lack the know-how to make that dream a reality. Written by an established craftsperson/artist and a savvy business manager—who together have lived through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of starting and succeeding with their crafts business—this book explains in plain English how to turn a beloved hobby into a lucrative career. Supplementing their own tips with information on hundreds of Internet resources and useful publications, the authors provide an exhaustive look at the details of their trade—from scripting the perfect sales pitch to finding the best deals on supplies. For aspiring entrepreneurs, this indispensable resource will guide craftspeople on the path toward profit and success. 6 X 9, 256 pages; Paperback, ISBN 1-58115-277-9.

The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide, 3rd edition

by Monona Rossol. This classic art reference shows artists how to handle materials safely while practicing their craft. Dozens of at-a-glance tables and charts present vital information about art materials, ingredients, technical hazards, proper protective equipment, and safe work practices simply and accurately. This brand-new third edition is now completely revised and expanded to detail lifesaving new safety and ventilation equipment, present urgent new discoveries on toxins and pollutants found in arts and crafts materials, and explain the controversies surrounding new government regulations. A virtual lifesaver for all art and craft workers. "This comprehensive guide is highly recommended for any artist's studio or art teacher's classroom." --Library Journal. "Highly recommended for individual artists, art teachers, and others with special interests in the arts." --American Public Health Association. "Should be on every artist's and craftworker's studio reference shelf." --Crafts Report. 6 x 9, 416 pages; Paperback, ISBN 1-58115-204-3.

The Artist-Gallery Partnership: A Practical to Consigning Art

Essential reading both for artists and galleries, this book's in-depth discussion of consignment contracts clarifies every aspect of a crucial business relationship in the world of art. The book presents a provision-by-provision explanation of the Standard Art Consignment Agreement, a model contract between artist and dealer suitable for use. The contract is flexible, making it ideal for establishing consignment arrangements that are mutually beneficial for craft business. It covers agency, consignment, warranties, transportation responsibilities, insurance coverage, pricing, gallery's commission, promotion, return of art, and much more.
"[The authors] have compiled almost every word there is to be said on the legal aspects of consignment selling. The book is aimed at clearing away the misgivings and misconceptions which abound on both sides of the fence."
"A fine example of a truly practical guide to consignment for the artist or craftsperson."

The Artist's Quest for Inspiration

Artists can experience a new awakening of creativity and add fresh meaning to their work by using the techniques found in this inspirational guide. A working artist who has coped successfully with the daily challenge of facing a blank canvas shares her methods for overcoming creative blocks, suggesting how to trigger inspiration through memories, play, and a variety of other ideas to increase sensitivity and broaden vision, including journal writing, travel, motivational exercises, and brainstorming with other artists.