Beth Vendryes Williams, Point of View 2.
© The Artist
Oyster Bay, NY salon

 

We call them "artist salons" in deference to an artist tradition. 

A sampling of the wide variety of ways in which artists have worked together . . .

Black Mountain College (North Carolina)

Gertrude Stein's Paris Salon (France)

Taos Society of Artists (New Mexico)

Futurists (Italy)

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My study of art history led me to learn about the numerous communities that have nurtured artists and expanded what art can be. Some were more formal communities, others were informal salons. In the early 90s, I had my own salon that met weekly and it was invigorating. Artists, an architect and me, the curator. I know what can happen when great minds get together!

I want to do everything in my power to encourage my clients and site visitors to rub elbows with other artists as often as possible. I am certain the personal rewards will far outweigh the costs of giving you this information.
 

You can receive these benefits from your participation in the Art Biz Connection salons:

• Being around other artists can build your confidence, support you emotionally, and, often, challenge you to do better work. 

• You will hear about opportunities you never knew existed. You'll hear about them before they are ever published! It continues to amaze me that as our communication choices grow, artists actually seem to be doing less and less communing with each other in person. 

• You'll hear about new art products being introduced into the market. 

• You'll be supported in developing a complete marketing plan.

• You'll build artist friendships that will last a lifetime. 

• Most importantly, with the right organization you'll make contacts that lead to the next step on your career path. Like I said on the home page, 85-95% of all artists get into a gallery based on a recommendation from another artist or artworld figure! That's how important it is to make those connections and stay in contact with them!

You won't reap the benefits unless you participate!