Artist Resources
Professional Development Resources for Artists
SF Open Studios ResourcesGeneral Resources Recommended by ArtSpan Artists
ArtSpan Networking Online
Other Professional Resources
Professional Development Resources
ArtSpan produces 90-minute workshops designed to sharpen your business skills as a professional artist, prepare you for exhibiting work inside and outside your studio, and help you build community with fellow artists and the public. Below are resources from our 2013 workshop series. Click here for information on upcoming workshops.
Preparing for SF Open Studios, Part 1 - Presenters Cristina Ibarra and Allison Snopek from ArtSpan, and Giles Cassels from Paypal
- View the video recap!
- Register for SF Open Studios
- How to format your image for the Guide
- Information about Member Benefits and fees
- Frequently Asked Questions About SF Open Studios
- Download the 2012 Artist Toolkit Handbook
Copyright and Intellectual Property Basics for Artists - Presenter Veronique Kherian
- View the video recap!
- Copyright and IP Basics Handout from Veronique Kherian
- United States Copyright Office - Where to register your copyright and read up on specific questions
- Nolo Press Book on Intellectual Property - Resource for those who want to try their hand at DIY law (templates only, use at your own risk)
- California Lawyers for the Arts - Great resource for legal referrals, workshops
- Other Reading: Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
Taxes for Artists - Presenter Gary Bishop
- View the video recap!
- Taxes for Artists Handout from Gary Bishop
- IRS - Wealth of information, forms, publications, etc. Call them and ask questions.
- Franchise Tax Board - All forms, publications, etc. Call them and ask questions
Pricing and Inventory - Presenters Matt McKinley and Ben Cressy
- View the video recap!
- McKinley Art Solutions
- ArtworkInventory.com
- Articles on Pricing from ArtBusiness.com:
- "Art Prices - Price Your Art Realistically"
- "How to Raise and Set Selling Prices for Your Art"
- "How to Price Your Art - More About Art Prices
SF Open Studios - Artist Toolkit Resources
Download the meeting minutes from our 2012 SF Open Studios Feedback Forum.
Download the entire Artist Toolkit Handbook here.
These handouts are from the 2011 Preparing for SF Open Studios workshop.
- SF Open Studios Guidelines from Liz Mamorsky.
- Tools to Close an Art Sale from Dimitri Kournouniotis.
- Learn How to Photograph Your Artwork from Trish Tunney.
These handouts are from the 2012 Preparing for SF Open Studios workshop.
- Top Ten Tips for a Succesful Open Studios from Valerie Scott.
- Promoting SF Open Studios with Facebook from John Kraft.
- Tools to Close an Art Sale from Dimitri Kournouniotis.
Resources We Like - Compiled by the 2012 SF Open Studios Committee
Supplies
- Arch - 99 Missouri at 17th Street, 415-433-2724.
- Blick Art Materials - 979 Market Street at 6th, 415-441-6075.
- Flax Art & Design - 1699 Market Street at Valencia, 415-552-2355.
- Utrecht - 1930 Van Ness Avenue at Washington, 415-409-1359 or 149 New Montgomery at Mission, 415-777-6957.
Framing
- Aaron Brothers - 5600 Geary Boulevard, 415-876-0150.
- AC Graphics - 79 Belvedere Street, San Rafael, 415-456-0363.
- Back to the Picture - 934 Valencia Street at 20th, 415-826-2321 or 83 10th Street at Mission Street, 415-558-9901.
- PB&H Moulding - Upstate NY, family-owned company specializing in raw moulding.
Signage
- Industry Printing - Banner Printing
- eBuySigns.com- Vinyl lettering for walls
- 1daybanner.com - Banner Printing
Packaging & Shipping
- The Packaging Store - 1255 Howard Street at 9th, 415-558-8100.
Artwork Photography
- Johnny Davis Photography - 415-505-3060. Discount for SF Open Studios artists. Contact for details
Printing
- Rocket Postcards - 2757 16th Street, 415-357-1509.
- PsPrint - 2861 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, 800-511-2009.
- Clubcard Printing - 553 Pacific at Montgomery, 415-865-1930. Tree-Free printing option.
- GotPrint.com
Email Announcement Services
Business & Sales Tax Information
- Internal Revenue Service - 800-829-4933 or www.irs.gov
- California Department of Revenue - 800-852-5711 or www.ftb.ca.gov
- Information on Seller's permits from the California Board of Equalization site
- Information on registering a business
- Information on Employer ID Numbers (EIN)
- Many artists attend the workshops offered at Small Business Administration.
- Educate yourself on current copyright laws at the US Copyright Office.
- Visit California Lawyers for the Arts for legal and tax resources for artists.
ArtSpan Networking Online
Other Professional Resources:
Learn how to protect yourself from art scams at artscams.com
- Search artist opportunities at Art Deadlines List.
- Browse an extensive list of galleries and alternative spaces via SF Art News.
- Many helpful articles for artists and collectors are available via ArtBusiness.com
- Find best practices for using Facebook to promote from Facebook.
- Robyn Freedman at artcounsel.com provides legal representation for artists and galleries.
- Alliance of Artist Communities presents visual arts residency opportunities.
- Looking for a studio? Visit Art House.
- Intersection for the Arts provides fiscal sponsorship for artists that need short-term nonprofit status to qualify for certain grants.