Professional Development, a guide for artists

Subscriptions to consider
• Art Almanac
• Australian Art Gallery Guide
• Arts Hub ( also has a link to Uk and US top left hand Corner)
• Craft Australia - 716 Newsletter subsrcibe FREE
• Artisan –e-news
• Craft Victoria - Craft Almanac
• Object Gallery - e-flier

guilds/groups/organisations in Canberra
• Australian National Capital Artists (ANCA) studios and gallery 6247 8736
• ACT Textile Art and Surface Design Association 6281 6189
• Beaver Galleries 6282 6189
• Canberra Contemporary Art Space 6247 0188
• Canberra Quilters 6292 1737
• Canberra Region Feltmakers 6231 2669
• Canberra Spinners and Weavers 6295 7313
• Embroiders Guild ACT 6262 8035
• Fibre Basket Makers ACT 6241 0960
• Gorman House Art Centre Studios 6249 7377
• Helen Maxwell Galleries 6257 8422
• M16 Studios and Gallery 6295 9438
• Strathnairn Arts Association Gallery and Studios 6254 2134
• Textile Network 6231 2669

Australian Craft and Design Centres – Craft Australia
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Artisan (formally Craft Queensland)
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Craft Victoria
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Craft South
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Design Centre Tasmania
Australian Craft and Design Centres -Form
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Jam Factory
Australian Craft and Design Centres -Object
Australian Craft and Design Centres – Territory Craft

Full CV
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name, address, telephone, mobile, email
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order, include position details and dates
EDUCATION
Include dates, majors, and details of degrees
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Include dates and details of training and certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Include period and details of membership
EXHIBITIONS
Include year, exhibition title, venue name and location
COMMISSIONS/AWARDS/GRANTS
Include year, details of
COLLECTIONS
Include year of acquisition, name and location of institution and if for specific acquisition type
PUBLICATIONS
Use the Harvard referencing system as follows: Author, Year. Title of book. Edition (only include this if not the first edition). Place of publication: Publisher. Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue/Part number), Page numbers. Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Newspaper, Date. Page numbers. Author, Initials., Year. Title of document or page. [type of medium]. Website Address Locating details(eg. Breadcrumb) [Accessed date]

Tailored CV
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name, address, telephone, mobile, email
EDUCATION
Include dates, majors, and details of degrees, training and certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Include period and details of membership
EXHIBITIONS
Include year, exhibition title, venue name and location
COMMISSIONS/AWARDS/GRANTS
Include year, details of the funding body and award
PUBLICATIONS
Use the Harvard referencing system as follows: Author, Year. Title of book. Edition (only include this if not the first edition). Place of publication: Publisher. Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue/Part number), Page numbers. Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Newspaper, Date. Page numbers. Author, Initials., Year. Title of document or page. [type of medium]. Website Address Locating details (e.g. Breadcrumb) [Accessed date]

images
Open your image in Adobe Photoshop
Go to Image in the menu bar, select Image Size –this window details the size of the image (pixel dimensions) and the size of the document (dpi) thesize of the file is indicated in MB at the top.
To resize the image make sure the width and height are locked (selectconstrain proportions)this will avoid proportiondistortion

• Change the resolution to 300dpi
Change the width to 10cm for printing/publication or 4-5cm for grant/exhibition proposals (under 1MB)
The size of the resized image is indicated at the top with the original document size in brackets. You cannot increase the size of an image only decrease it. When resizing make sure the document is not larger then the original.
• Final step is to select bicubic/bicubic smoother option, this allows for the computer to digitally compensate for the pixels lost when resizing, giving a crisper result. Each time a jpeg is resaved it degenerates slightly because it is resampling for compression.
Do a save as
• JPEG Options select the image quality between 9 –12

What is pixelation?
Pixelation is where the photographic image on paper does not store enough information for it to look clear.
Pixelation can also be referred to as dpi or (dots per inch).

What does low/high resolution mean when referring to a photographic image?
• Low resolution images appear pixelated, they will be blurry and discoloured.
• High resolution images are 300dpi or more.

How do I tell if my image file is low or high resolution?
• You can check the image resolution by the size of the file.
• You can check in Photoshop, under ‘image size’.

Exhibition proposals
Think about the style of the gallery or space
What is the rational behind the layout
If showing in a group, what thread of connection is there between the work?
Do you need wall text explaining your work or simple numbers referencing a list of work with all the details?
Lighting is crucial.

From Practitioner to Product Supplier
When developing your product consider the following
What are you offering
Can you make the total product yourself
How much capital will you need to invest in a production run?
What is the optimal size of your production run, giving the unit cost of production?
Can you ensure the quality is consistent?
How long will it take to make the product?
Do you have enough storage space for inventory?
What is your lead time for re-supply?
What price will you charge for your product?
Will your wholesale price change depending on increases in raw materials?
Assume retails will mark up 100% to give themselves a margin of 50%
Research the market
Who is most likely to buy your product
Can you provide the retailer with professionally photographed images of your work?
Which retailers are the most appropriate for your product?
How does it relate to the retailers collection?
Does your product need to be packaged
Can you supply the retailer with an artist’s statement or does the packaging provide this?

Packing and crating artwork
• Pack it as if it will be dropped and kicked along the way
• Use packaging suitable for all weather
• Do not make the crate too heavy
• Seek expert advice
– Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material Inc (AICCM) http://www.aiccm.org.au/
• Use a professional service
– International Art Services (Domestic and International) http://www.iadsad.com.au/; 1st Fleet (Canberra and Domestic) (02) 6202 5789; Woollahra Art (Eastern Seaboard) http://www.woollahraartremovals.com.au/; Australian Air Express (Domestic and Internationally) http://www.aae.com.au/