23 Sandy Blog / The Business of Being an Artist

Feeling Grateful

Feeling Grateful

Have you been reading the thread on the Book_Arts-L listserve about juried art show entry fees? For the last week or so, the topic has been front and center as book artists debate the worthiness of fees charged by venues for entering juried art exhibitions. I have been reluctant to chime in on the entry fee thread, since, of course, I have a vested interest in the topic. This time around I felt like all I could do is agree with nearly every post about entry fees, pro and con.
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Safe Shipping Strategies for Artists

Safe Shipping Strategies for Artists

Here at 23 Sandy, we always breathe a sigh of relief when artwork or books arrive safe and sound. Packaging and shipping successfully can be a tricky world with far too many options and rules and regulations. Therefore, we have put together these guidelines to help your precious cargo travel well.
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