Welcome to the first blog entry for Visual Arts Consulting. Founded in 2008 to serve artists' business and marketing needs, we have quickly become a resource for business formation, state business compliance issues, contract review and contract drafting, and even estate valuation.
I will be teaching two business workshops for photographers at Sly Horse Studio in Rockville, MD in the coming months, and another at MOCA Gallery in Georgetown. See the "events" section of our website for more information on those as schedules are firmed up.
One short thought for today. Two women asked me recently if they were "crazy to start a business today", in this market. I told them that like everything, it was a matter of perspective. This market gives them a chance to lower expectations, take their time, and celebrate their successes. If they manage to do "ok" in 2009, GREAT! (In 2006, or 2008, if you had done ok, you'd be severely disappointed.) I helped them form their business, and they are making an offer on studio space this week....probably for a greatly reduced price over last year. Now, that's smart, not crazy!
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. ~Goethe
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