Artists' Resources in Sonoma County

The Art of Networking
An excerpt from the book
"Success Now! For The Artrepreneur"
by Renée Phillips

The art of networking is simply about establishing relationships with people as a result of searching for mutual benefits and by making yourself useful. The best relationships begin with mutual respect and are nurtured over a period of time.

You may have noticed that for some artists, networking comes naturally. They have acquired a few basic social skills. They attend a lot of the gallery openings and always seem to meet or already know the most important people in the room. Their antenna is always up. An artist who is successfully climbing the ladder is usually an artist who has developed many personal and professional relationships, through his or her integrity, helpfulness and, by being, reliable. These individuals know the importance of building their reputation through others.

Networking is not about coveting as many connections as possible for selfish gain. Good networkers know the art of approaching others with an anticipation of exploring shared or complementary interests. A good networker is a good listener, and he or she is open to other people's opinions, ideas and is able to interact with different types of people. Artists who are self-centered, argumentative, or overly sensitive to criticism may have difficulty in this area.

Although galleries often discover artists from unsolicited slides mailed to them, an introduction to the gallery by a mutual friend will increase your chances. Having friends in positions to help you may not guarantee success, but the windows and doors will crack open a bit easier. Once you step inside, it's up to you.
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75% of the artists are selected from professional referrals;
20% from slides sent
to the gallery;
and 5% from art seen in exhibitions or artists' studios.
-Denise Bibro

Networking is an activity that takes place everywhere with everyone. The opportunities to make new contacts are endless. Some of the most productive contacts come from chance encounters - waiting for the bus or subway, in the grocery check-out line, in the doctor's waiting room, at the post office, in an elevator, at a place of worship or at your child's school.

Looking for ways to increase
your contacts?

Attend gallery receptions.
Go to lectures, symposiums and events held in museums and art centers.
Visit the art expositions in major cities.
Take a job as an assistant to a well established artist in your medium.
Take a job in a gallery. Get involved in your community and with charity organizations.
Offer to make a donation of a portion of your proceeds from art sales.
Volunteer to work on a committee of your art organization, as this position will place you in touch with members of the business community.
Volunteer to work on the events committee of your art organization.
Organize lectures with leading curators, dealers and critics.
Contact a famous artist you admire and ask to visit them in their studio, and return the invitation.

Read Renée's complete article

Get out and network soon!

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American Institute of Graphic Arts -The purpose of AIGA is to further excellence in communication design as a broadly defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force.
http://www.aiga.org/

American Society of Portrait Artists -Join the largest portrait society in the world. Visit our site and learn about our Portrait Arts Festival, quarterly journal, publications library, winners of the John Singer Sargent medal and much more!
http://www.asopa.com/

American Watercolor Society -It is the hope of The American Watercolor Society that the present exhibition will make the public more conscious of the long and continuing tradition of the art of watercolor painting in America.
http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.com/

Art Director's Club -The Art Directors Club, Founded in New York in 1920, is an international not-for-profit organization of leading creatives in advertising, graphic design, interactive media, broadcast design, typography, packaging, environmental design, photography, illustration, and related disciplines.
http://www.adcglobal.org/main.html

ArtNetwork -Marketing resources, books and newsletters, for fine artists and artworld professionals, teaching them how to market.
http://www.artmarketing.com/

ArtPromote.com -Online portfolios with image galleries, biographies, and links. Free services for low-income artists.
http://www.artpromote.com/artists/

Arts Guild of Sonoma -Non-profit cooperative arts guild exhibiting local artists as well as presenting outreach programs to the community.
140 E. Napa Street
Sonoma, CA
(707) 996-3115
sonomaartsguild@vom.com

Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists -ASFA was organized for artistic, literary, educational and charitable purposes concerning the visual arts of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology and related topics.
http://www.asfa-art.org/

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The Colored Pencil Society of America -A non-profit organization founded in 1990 exclusively dedicated to artists working with colored pencil. Representing sixteen countries with more than 1600 members we provide an annual International Exhibition & Convention, product research information, workshops & seminars, a newsletter, a networking directory and district chapters across the United States.
http://www.cpsa.org/

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The Global Arts Village -This is an emerging non-profit residential art center in New Delhi, India, offering artist in residence programs, classes, retreats and frequent special events and workshops. The Village enables creative people to experience cultural interaction in a natural, eco-friendly environment. Our three-acre campus combines gardens, ponds and waterfalls with studios, artist accommodations, performance halls and exhibition space. We are building a community that blends art, culture and consciousness. Individuals with exploratory spirits are invited to join.
Global Arts Village
Mehrauli - Gurgaon Road
Utsav Mandir, Gitorni
New Delhi, 110030, India
info@globalartsvillage.org
http://www.globalartsvillage.org/

Graphic Artists Guild -A national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives.
http://www.gag.org/

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Healdsburg Arts Council -The Healdsburg Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual, performing and literary arts. Our mission is to enrich the cultural environment of our community. Our goals are to advocate and promote the arts in Healdsburg and Geyserville by developing events, classes, and performances that educate, entertain and enliven our area.
709 Healdsburg Ave.
P.O. Box 1761,
Healdsburg CA 95448
(707) 433-3064
http://www.healdsburgarts.org/

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Illustrators Partnership -The International Association of Pastel Societies represents pastel societies uniting in a common cause — to demonstrate the validity and quality of pastel fine art around the world. IAPS was founded in 1994 through the efforts of Urania Christy Tarbet. http://www.theispot.com/

International Association of Pastel Societies -The International Association of Pastel Societies represents pastel societies uniting in a common cause — to demonstrate the validity and quality of pastel fine art around the world. IAPS was founded in 1994 through the efforts of Urania Christy Tarbet.
http://www.pastelinternational.com/

International Plein Air Painters -International Plein Air Painters was created for the sole purpose of advancing the execution and enjoyment of plein air painting without the restrictions and limitations of borders or regions. Its' members share inspiration and commraderie both on the internet and at 'paint outs'. Membership is restricted to plein air painters, those serious to learn about plein air painting and those who wish to be benefactors advancing the plein air movement.
ipapmail@yahoo.com
http://i-p-a-p.com/

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l'Atelier aux Couleurs: Plein Air Painting Tours, Petaluma CA -L'atelier aux Couleurs: Plein Air Painting Tours is a non-profit organization that runs small plein air painting workshop tours with a personalized approach and with a particularly strong emphasis on low impact travel so as not to be "intrusive tourists". We also have high operating standards for providing socially responsible tours and a dedication to sustainable tourism. L'atelier aux Couleurs: Plein Air Painting Tours is unusual in that it provides the student with training by masters in their own right, while ensuring that the students' needs are being met and that their accommodations are comfortable and enjoyable.
http://www.pleinairtours.com

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Mendocino Arts Center -The mission of the Mendocino Art Center to be a distinctive education, arts and cultural resource of the highest quality and vitality, seeking the active participation of the local, national and international community.
http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/

The Monday Morning Painters -"Come join us every Monday from 9-1 (critique at 12:30 sharp) to paint the scenic splendors of Sonoma County. Share ideas, discuss problems, & enjoy the company of other art lovers. All mediums welcome."
View the Monday Morning Painters Schedule

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NWS (National Watercolor Society) The goals of the National Watercolor Society are to encourage interest and excellence in watermedia paintings by providing quality exhibitions and to act as an educational channel to pertinent information, exhibition opportunities, and beneficial programs to artists and their public.
http://www.nws-online.org/

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Petaluma Arts Council
P.O. Box 750661
Petaluma, CA
http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org

Portrait Society of America -Our purpose will be to foster and enhance an understanding of the practice, techniques and applications of traditional fine art portraiture.
http://www.portraitsociety.com/

Pastel Society of America -The aims of the Society are as follows: To set standards of excellence and to encourage the use of pastel. To unite outstanding pastelists through membership in the society.
http://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org/

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Sebastopol Center for the Arts - Sebastopol Center for the Arts is a grassroots, nonprofit arts center created in 1988 by a coalition of art, business and community members to provide art programs and services for all sectors of the community. The center touches the lives of 6,000 people each year. We have over 200 volunteers who serve as gallery sitters, exhibit and performance coordinators, grant writers and fund-raisers. SCA is funded by memberships, ticket sales, program fees, contract services, sponsorships, grants and donations. We are hoping to expand and donations for the new building are appreciated.
6821 Laguna Park Way
Sebastopol, CA
http://www.sebarts.org/

Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance -Founded in 1986, the Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance is an umbrella arts organization established to encourage communication between artists, organizations, the public, and the press; to promote the arts; and to raise funding for the arts. Sponsorship of Salute to the Arts was assumed in 1988. SVAA has provided art scholarships for local graduating high school seniors since 1998.
P.O. Box 1947
Sonoma, CA 95476

Society of Illustrators -"The object of the Society shall be to promote generally the art of illustration and to hold exhibitions from time to time." Mission: ...to promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future, and to give impetus generally toward high ideals in the art by means of exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, social intercourse, and in such other ways as may seem advisable.
http://www.societyillustrators.org/

StarMerrow -Science Fiction and Fantasy -StarMerrow supports science fiction and fantasy art in Sonoma County through community events, an online forum, links to resources, marketing, and outreach. This organization is designed as a nexus for artists, writers, and other creators of science fiction and fantasy. Its mission is to help these creators network with each other and market their works in the broader community. Though StarMerrow is open to members from throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, it is based in Glen Ellen and is specifically oriented around outreach in Sonoma County.
http://www.starmerrow.com

The Studio Print Shop -The Studio Print Shop is a membership organization of printmakers who work in etching and monotype. Our facilities include 2 etching presses, aquatint box, acids for etching, hot plates, rollers, a drying rack, spacious work tables and paper storage. The room is 1300 square feet, with many windows and skylights. We are located at the Studio Santa Rosa, which has a twenty year history of providing affordable space for artists, on an old Navy base in Sonoma County, California. Full time membership costs $100 a month, and is open to those who can demonstrate experience and adequate knowledge of studio techniques. Visits by appointment only. Please contact Caren Catterall.
caren@divine-inspiration-art.com
http://www.divine-inspiration-art.com/studioprintshop.html

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Theispot-Showcase™ -Welcome to Theispot-Showcase™, the premier illustration Internet site. Browse through our portfolios from over 800 of the world's top illustrators. Search our quality stock illustrations and communicate directly with the artists to ensure you get exactly what you need at the best possible price. Shop our gallery and add a unique original illustration to your personal art collection. -Illustrators submit their 12 images for each assignment portfolio.
For assistance or information, call toll-free:
(888) 834-7768
http://www.theispot.com/

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WASCO (Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County) -Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County (WASCO) is a watermedia organization founded in 1993 by a group of Sonoma County watercolor artists. The organization sponsors workshops and provides local venues to display member's work. WASCO supports one major juried show per year that is open to all northern California watercolor artists and 3-4 non juried shows for members only. Monthly programs consists of demos and lectures by well known and respected watercolor artists.
Joan Wale
(707) 433-6714
mjwale@aol.com
http://www.wascoart.org/

Watercolor Online -Watercolor Online is dedicated to the promotion of all forms of watercolor and the artists who create works in the various media encompassed by this broad classification.
http://watercolor-online.com/

Windsor Arts Council -The purpose of the Windsor Arts Council, is to bring Windsor area artists and art lovers together for support and community. Annual memberships are $15 for individuals and $20 for families. Painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, quilters, musicians and others engaged in creative endeavors are invited to join.
Windsor, CA
http://www.ci.windsor.ca.us/40433.html

“The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel." —Piet Mondrian

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