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Grant, Daniel Howard was born on September 5, 1954 in Westport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Howard Alexander and Marjorie Grant.
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The fifth edition of this updated and expanded classic provides visual artists with an in-depth guide to developing and building a career as a professional artist. Veteran art writer Daniel Grant weaves the words and experiences of dozens of practicing artists throughout this informative volume to describe their real-life challenges and the solutions they found to overcome them. Grant covers everything from art gallery etiquette to the legal rights of artists, including chapters on: Making the transition from school to the working world Searching for funding through grants and fellowships Developing relationships with art dealers Handling criticism and rejection How to stay safe in the studio Finding a variety of ways to get paid in the new economy New to this edition are expanded sections that look at utilizing exhibition venues from sidewalk fairs to regional biennials to national parks, selling in other countries, talking with collectors about your art and yourself, avoiding the perils of defamation, transporting and travelling with art, using greener” materials, and the experience of becoming an artist later in life and of artists’ children. The Business of Being an Artist is an invaluable resource for art students, aspiring artists, and professional artists who want to learn all there is to know about successfully navigating the world of art.
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How to Start and Succeed as an Artist is the definitive guide for both devoted amateurs and beginning professionals wanting to make art a tangibly rewarding career or avocation. Acclaimed editor and art world insider Daniel Grant draws upon the expertise of working artists to compile a rich resource of advice on developing skills, effective studio practices, exhibiting and selling artwork, staying inspired and productive, and taking the necessary steps to reach the public. Grant covers the practical matters of being an artist, such as setting up a studio, selecting safe art materials, framing, packing and shipping art, as well as the wisdom gained from the insights and true-life stories of artists both well known and successful on their own terms. Filling a unique niche in the literature today, How to Start and Succeed as an Artist provides the inside information needed to prosper in any artistic endeavor, including a comprehensive appendix of helpful resources.
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Grant, Daniel Howard was born on September 5, 1954 in Westport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Howard Alexander and Marjorie Grant.
Bachelor, Northwestern University, 1976.
Assistant director Foundation for Community of Artists, New York City, 1976-1984. Art critic Newsday, Melville, Long Island, New York, 1980-1984, Commercial-Appeal, Memphis, 1984-1986. Artists' advisor Amherst, Massachusetts, since 1986.
Professor Greenfield (Massachusetts) Community College, since 1992. Lecturer in field.
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Chairman Amherst Cultural Council, 1992-1994, Amherst Public Arts Committee, since 1998.
Married Alexandra Louise Chesner, October 28, 1984. Children: Sarah, Emma.