by Susan J Mumford | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog
My first foray into exhibiting at an art fair was not just an induction by fire, it was an invaluable lesson that can be applied to all art events. In a few words it is: have a Plan B. Sounds simple, right? It is not. It’s a real challenge for small art...
by Susan J Mumford | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog
Only this morning I was invited to a group show of M.A. students at a prestigious London art programme. Sadly, I’m not interested. The event to which I have been invited is the duration of the show (10am-6pm over a 10-day period). I have a demanding...
by Susan J Mumford | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog
Historically when an artist finished a new work of art, the piece generally remained hidden in the studio until it was included in an exhibition. That could be immediately – or in months to years later.Engagement with an audience is so important to makers...
by Susan J Mumford | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog
I once lined up an art commission that was a near catastrophe. The story highlights how having someone in between a commissioner and artist can make all the difference. Thanks to some early-morning networking I was doing at the time, my expertise as an art...
by Susan J Mumford | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog
I was once engrossed in a conversation with a photographer friend, in which we were evaluating the relationship between writing and visual art. For some pieces, having a title and concept is vital however, this isn’t always so. Consider a classic Ansel Adams...
