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1. It's Time to Break Out of Your Four Walls. An individual or brick-and-mortar establishment has boundaries. However, with the vast reach of the Internet, there are endless opportunities to sell your art to consumers across the globe. Millions of consumers are embracing online art research and consumerism. Whether you use your own website or a site like www.masterpieceonline.com to promote your artwork, it's time to get in the game! 2. Recession isn't a Time to Waste Time. Inventory tracking alone can be confusing, tedious and time consuming. Allowing software to manage your inventory process will give you back time and sanity to channel into other parts of your business. "Masterpiece enables me to be in all of my galleries every day. I can tell what sold and what is in inventory, out on approval, etc. at the touch of a button," said Zelma Legendre, owner of Thornwood Gallery (two in Houston and one in Dallas). "With the Masterpiece server, all of my galleries are connected. If we get an e-mail inquiry we can answer it immediately without calling the other galleries. This makes us more efficient with our time and easier for our customers to get answers quickly." 3. It's Time to Eliminate Operator Error. Humans are prone to error. Have you ever forgotten to log a sale? Do you have too many artists to manage consignments effectively? Do you use archaic systems for ringing in sales that result in more work on the back end? Technology is not as intimidating as many people seem to think. Instead, it can be helpful, and will simplify tasks that often lead to mistakes. 4. You Deserve a Business Team. Money is tight; margins are slim. Not many galleries have business managers, marketing teams, web developers and accountants. Paying those salaries would sink most small businesses. But the solution is simple - and affordable. Masterpiece provides business support at the click of a mouse. With Masterpiece Solutions, web

One of the great things about writing songs for the theatre is that, if the playwright or bookwriter has done their job properly, a major part of the songwriter's job has already been done before they even set pen to paper. The songwriter will have a very clear idea of what the song needs to achieve, in terms of developing the story and the character(s), adding comic relief, taking the emotional level of the play up a gear, or combinations of the above and more.

In 1990 we started as Galerie Malraux in Los Angeles, California: at that time the gallery focused mainly on Caribbean art. In 1994 the gallery followed its founder to Dallas, Texas, in a transition which marked the beginning of Pan American Art Gallery; the inaugural exhibit was a massive 400-piece show of important modernist Cuban art. By the early 2000's the gallery moved to a 4500 square feet exhibition space in the upscale Turtle Creek area of Dallas; the first show there, a comprehensive view of Cuban photography titled "Cuban Photography - Revolutionary to Contemporary" was named one of the ten best shows of the year in America.

The 2008 Sydney Biennale may not be as high profile as many of the other major art events but it is considered to be one of the most important contemporary art events today and promises to be a landmark event. First held at the exhibition hall of the Sydney Opera House in 1973, the Sydney Biennale is one of the longest running biennales eclipsed only by the Venice Biennale (1895), São Paulo Art Biennial (1951) and the Biennale de Paris (1959).

Art is intended not just to gratify the interests of adults, but also to please the kids. So, in Native American art also, there is something, which may excite the little art lovers. The colors, symbols and carvings on the stones and jewelries are highly interesting for all art lovers. There are also some unknown facts about the arts of Native Americans.

Art is intended not just to gratify the interests of adults, but also to please the kids. So, in Native American art also, there is something, which may excite the little art lovers. The colors, symbols and carvings on the stones and jewelries are highly interesting for all art lovers. There are also some unknown facts about the arts of Native Americans.

Art is intended not just to gratify the interests of adults, but also to please the kids. So, in Native American art also, there is something, which may excite the little art lovers. The colors, symbols and carvings on the stones and jewelries are highly interesting for all art lovers. There are also some unknown facts about the arts of Native Americans.

Pan American Art Projects specializes in art of the Americas with the mission to build a bridge between North and South American cultures by presenting and exhibiting artists from both regions. We deal with emerging to established artists, as well as secondary market paintings, sculpture, and works on paper.In 1990 we started as Galerie Malraux in Los Angeles, California: at that time the gallery focused mainly on Caribbean art. In 1994 the gallery followed its founder to Dallas, Texas, in a transition which marked the beginning of Pan American Art Gallery; the inaugural exhibit was a massive 400-piece show of important modernist Cuban art.

When the Australian government announced that they would be introducing a resale royalty for artists I was extremely impressed and excited to say the least. Although there are many people in the art market who view the resale right as a major threat to the thickness of their wallets but as far as I am concerned there is a much bigger picture to consider which I have written about previously

The art world is ever-changing, and it's important to acknowledge those resources that enhance and change the landscape of our industry and determine the success or failure of artists and galleries. Websites, online shopping, inventory tracking, point-of-sale (POS) technology, customer relationship management-they all play a role in how the art world takes its shape in this day and age. Those that are successful understand that it is mission-critical to know how embracing technology can change an artist or gallery's business overnight.

When we think of American art, we generally consider the art of Latin America and South America. However, the arts from these two regions are not completely same. South American art involves the artists from Argentina, Brazil and Columbia, while Latin American ones comprise the central part of America.

Indian abstract art paintings usually don't have a decipherable theme. It is a form of art that doesn't try to look like something or we can say try to imitate anything. Relatively, the main theme of an abstract painting is the hue, tint, shade and tone of the colors, form, and other certain unique features. In other words, we can say that abstract art paintings have been successful in tossing off the monotonous aspects of realism. - See more at: http://goo.gl/ut5yxu

Yes, the charm of religious paintings is very much alive even today. You can find religious artworks in a number of corporate offices, in homes, in cafes, in shops, and many more places. You can hang a contemporary piece in your living room or place an abstract painting in your dining room or simply have paintings of Radha Krishna in the prayer or kids' room. It is so because people are very much attached to their religion. Along with this, artists of every era has also never overlooked the Paramountcy of religious paintings.

Akiba Antiques - In the era before smartphones and gift cards, many companies gave retiring employees the gift of a gold watch or carriage clock. The latter was often a symbol of the time served, but also functioned as an artistic medium.

In 1994 the gallery followed its founder to Dallas, Texas, in a transition which marked the beginning of Pan American Art Gallery; the inaugural exhibit was a massive 400-piece show of important modernist Cuban art.

Are you considering the beautification of your home or the surrounding areas? Then why not choose attractive statues that evoke a multitude of emotions.

Do you want to enhance the aesthetics of your garden? Apart from planting beautiful flowers, creepers, and even trees, you can install attractive statues as well. Since the statues will be exposed to the elements, it is better they are made of fiberglass. Turn your garden into an attraction of sorts by installing a robust and fascinating fiberglass garden statue.

Indian Institute of Crafts & Design offers degree in fashion designing against its 4-year fashion design course at the undergraduate level. The fashion design course focuses on the use of crafts for fashion application.