10.28.2009
Field Research | Artist Interview
Field Research Projects | ART Professional INTERVIEW
Conduct a phone or email interview or live studio/gallery visit with an artist, curator, or other art professional that you admire and want to learn from. Transcribe the interview and submit in typed format, single-spaced. Include the name of who is speaking in bold text with semicolon. Do not interview other students.
Example of transcription:
Puthoff: It is great to have the opportunity to chat with you. I am curious about the new performance art research center you are opening in Hudson, NY. How did you decide to open a center in Hudson?
Abramovic: Well, you see…
Include printed copy of interview in final portfolio and blog the interview as well.
DUE: Wednesday, Dec. 2nd
10.27.2009
Assignment 9- slide image list and artist opp
ARTIST SURVIVAL SKILLS | Prof. Emily Puthoff | Fall 2009
DUE: Wednesday, Nov. 11th
Read pages 28- 46 in Jackie Battenfield’s "Artist Guide"
Assignment 9: Applying for Opportunities + Slide Script
1) Find a current artist opportunity, such as exhibition or artist residency and apply for it. A copy of this application will go in your final binder.
2) Shoot new slides and develop a portfolio of 8 images. Write a slide description list, or slide script, for these images. Save slide script as .pdf and a .doc file. Bring to class on Wed. NOV 11th.
Follow guidelines for slide labeling from CAA site, then also include work description with each thumbnail. See sample slide script on blackboard.
http://www.collegeart.org/guidelines/slidelabel.html
3) Format your images as .jpeg, 150 dpi @ 5” x 7”, RGB color
Upload your images to your flickr photostream prior to Nov. 11th class.
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DUE: Wednesday, Nov. 11th
Read pages 28- 46 in Jackie Battenfield’s "Artist Guide"
Assignment 9: Applying for Opportunities + Slide Script
1) Find a current artist opportunity, such as exhibition or artist residency and apply for it. A copy of this application will go in your final binder.
2) Shoot new slides and develop a portfolio of 8 images. Write a slide description list, or slide script, for these images. Save slide script as .pdf and a .doc file. Bring to class on Wed. NOV 11th.
Follow guidelines for slide labeling from CAA site, then also include work description with each thumbnail. See sample slide script on blackboard.
http://www.collegeart.org/guidelines/slidelabel.html
3) Format your images as .jpeg, 150 dpi @ 5” x 7”, RGB color
Upload your images to your flickr photostream prior to Nov. 11th class.
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- Read pages 28- 46 in Jackie Battenfield’s "Artist Guide"
- Read on NYFA source site in Business of Art articles: Investing in your career by Daniel Grant
- http://www.nyfa.org/level4.asp?id=159&fid=1&sid=51&tid=169
- Read on NYFA site: NYFA QUARTERLY - Ask Artemisia, Dr. Art on Developing Your Artist Portfolio, Matthew Deleget, Visual Artist Information Hotline
- http://www.nyfa.org/archive_detail_q.asp?type=6&qid=88&fid=6&year=1999&s=Summer
- Read on NYFA source site in Business of Art articles:
- Ten Habits of Successful Artists, by Geoffrey Gorman
- Learn about ten successful habits that will promote long-term artistic production in your life.
- Ten Principles of Successful Artists, by Geoffrey Gorman
- Learn about ten traits and characteristics that promote continuing success.
- Ten Tips for Success in the Art World, by Geoffrey Gorman
- Learn about setting and realizing your goals, navigating the marketplace, and learning from your peers.
- http://www.nyfa.org/level3.asp?id=197&fid=1&sid=51
10.21.2009
Artist Survival Calendar | Fall 2009
Artist Survival Skills | Course Calendar
Introduction to course | Assignment 1: Artist Intentions/Goals/Timeline
Assignment 1 DUE | Discussion
Introduction to Artist Resumes, Bios, and Elevator Pitch
Assignment 2 DUE | Review of resumes, bio and pitches
Introduction to Artist Statements
Field Research Trip: HVCCA “Double Dutch” exhibition
Sunday, Sept. 13th
Bus Leaves HAB circle at 4:00pm- arrive 15 minutes early to insure ride.
Visiting Dutch Artists: Philippine Hoegen and Carolien Stikker
Assignment 3: Ask an Artist | Philippine Hoegen and Carolien Stikker
Field Research DUE: HVCCA “Double Dutch” exhibition
Discussion of field research
Assignment 4: Slide Slam DUE
Week 6 | Wednesday, September 30th
Continue Slide Slam
Blogging
Artist Statements and Bios- Due
Web Basics Demo
In-class Slide Shoot (meet in crit room)
Web page basic elements –info, blog, statement Due
Finances for Artists | Bowling for Dollars Lecture
Artist Opportunities Links Part 1 Due on Blog
Artist Opportunities Links Part 2 Due on Blog
Budget Tracking Assignment Due
Grad School and Teaching Jobs
Creating a Web Slide Show – Upload 8 of your final art images to flicker prior to class
Due: 8 images and slide script
ISCP Open Studio Blog research due
No Class- Thanksgiving
Exhibition Proposal Due | Panel Review | Business card Due
Completed Websites/Binders Due | Graduate Teaching Job Interviews
Week 1 | Wednesday, August 26th
Introduction to course | Assignment 1: Artist Intentions/Goals/Timeline
Week 2 | Wednesday, September 2nd
Assignment 1 DUE | Discussion
Introduction to Artist Resumes, Bios, and Elevator Pitch
Week 3 | Wednesday, September 9th
Assignment 2 DUE | Review of resumes, bio and pitches
Introduction to Artist Statements
Field Research Trip: HVCCA “Double Dutch” exhibition
Sunday, Sept. 13th
Bus Leaves HAB circle at 4:00pm- arrive 15 minutes early to insure ride.
Week 4 | Wednesday, September 16th
Visiting Dutch Artists: Philippine Hoegen and Carolien Stikker
Week 5 | Wednesday, September 23rd
Assignment 3: Ask an Artist | Philippine Hoegen and Carolien Stikker
Field Research DUE: HVCCA “Double Dutch” exhibition
Discussion of field research
Assignment 4: Slide Slam DUE
Week 6 | Wednesday, September 30th
Continue Slide Slam
Week 7 | Wednesday, October 7th
Blogging
Week 8 | Wednesday, October 14th
Artist Statements and Bios- Due
Web Basics Demo
Week 9 | Wednesday, October 21st
In-class Slide Shoot (meet in crit room)
Web page basic elements –info, blog, statement Due
Week 10 | Wednesday, October 28th
Finances for Artists | Bowling for Dollars Lecture
Artist Opportunities Links Part 1 Due on Blog
Week 11 | Wednesday, November 4th
Artist Opportunities Links Part 2 Due on Blog
Budget Tracking Assignment Due
Grad School and Teaching Jobs
Week 12 | Wednesday, November 11th
Creating a Web Slide Show – Upload 8 of your final art images to flicker prior to class
Due: 8 images and slide script
ISCP Open Studio Blog research due
Week 13 | Wednesday, November 18th
Grads and Faculty in Interdisciplinary Crits | undergrads = work day
Week 14 | Wednesday, November 25th
No Class- Thanksgiving
Week 15 | Wednesday, December 2nd
Exhibition Proposal Due | Panel Review | Business card Due
Final Week | Wednesday, December 16th | 12:30-2:30
Completed Websites/Binders Due | Graduate Teaching Job Interviews
10.16.2009
Hi art survivors,
here's a hot tip for your art opp recon links
retitle
remember to bring an artwork for the slide shoot on wednesday. See you in the sculpture crit room.
prof. p
here's a hot tip for your art opp recon links
retitle
remember to bring an artwork for the slide shoot on wednesday. See you in the sculpture crit room.
prof. p
10.14.2009
artist assignment 9 | Web Basics
Due: Wednesday Oct 21
Field Research Project | Exhibition Proposal
Field Research Project | Exhibition Proposal
Go to two exhibition openings on the first Saturday in Kingston.
November 7th | 5-7 pm. If you cannot make it then, you will need to make an appointment with the directors of the spaces to meet with them separately.
The two spaces to research are:
KMOCA | Kingston Museum of Contemporary Art
on 103 Abeel Street in the Rondout.
http://www.kmoca.org/about.html
Surprenant | a new gallery opening on 324 Wall street in Uptown Kingston
http://www.gallerysurprenant.com/
During each exhibition opening speak to at least three people you do not know. Collect press material from the space. Type up your notes on what you find and be prepared to share them in class.
Collaborate with another student in the class to develop an exhibition proposal for a group show in one of the galleries. You may choose to curate your own work into the show you propose as well, but it must be a group show with at least two artists.
Your exhibition proposal should be submitted in the form of a .pdf and include the following details.
Title:
Curators:
Brief Description of Exhibition:
Artists’ info:
Artist images with slide script:
Dates of the show:
Exhibition floor plan:
Press Image: 4’ x 6’ @ 300 dpi
Press Release:
Budget:
Timeline for Exhibition (when is work to be submitted, when does work need to arrive, timeframe for installation, de-installation, when does the press packet go out, etc.)
Sample Loan Agreement:
You will present this exhibition proposal before a panel.
DUE: WED, DEC 2nd. In class exhibition proposal pitch
Go to two exhibition openings on the first Saturday in Kingston.
November 7th | 5-7 pm. If you cannot make it then, you will need to make an appointment with the directors of the spaces to meet with them separately.
The two spaces to research are:
KMOCA | Kingston Museum of Contemporary Art
on 103 Abeel Street in the Rondout.
http://www.kmoca.org/about.html
Surprenant | a new gallery opening on 324 Wall street in Uptown Kingston
http://www.gallerysurprenant.com/
During each exhibition opening speak to at least three people you do not know. Collect press material from the space. Type up your notes on what you find and be prepared to share them in class.
Collaborate with another student in the class to develop an exhibition proposal for a group show in one of the galleries. You may choose to curate your own work into the show you propose as well, but it must be a group show with at least two artists.
Your exhibition proposal should be submitted in the form of a .pdf and include the following details.
Title:
Curators:
Brief Description of Exhibition:
Artists’ info:
Artist images with slide script:
Dates of the show:
Exhibition floor plan:
Press Image: 4’ x 6’ @ 300 dpi
Press Release:
Budget:
Timeline for Exhibition (when is work to be submitted, when does work need to arrive, timeframe for installation, de-installation, when does the press packet go out, etc.)
Sample Loan Agreement:
You will present this exhibition proposal before a panel.
DUE: WED, DEC 2nd. In class exhibition proposal pitch
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