- Ideal Representation
In which our eminent advisor seeks out artists' opinions on finding a gallery that's the right fit for you.
[May 13, 2013]
- Being "Discovered"
In which our sage columnist reveals the steps necessary to getting your big art world break.
[April 29, 2013]
- Art Consultant Transformation
In which our diligent source for all things art-related advises on changing career paths.
[April 15, 2013]
- Juried Shows
In which our tireless advice columnist sorts through the pros and cons of submitting work to juried shows.
[April 1, 2013]
- Lazy Art Critic
In which our encouraging advice columnist urges artists to listen for opportunity's knock.
[March 18, 2013]
- Gallery Contract
In which our unflappable advice columnist counsels on the importance of putting it in writing.
[March 4, 2013]
- Art Consultant
In which our inquisitive advisor answers some questions about the nebulous dynamics of artist and art consultant relations.
[February 18, 2013]
- A Uniform Presentation
In which our sage advice columnist advises on reorganizing your website.
[February 4, 2013]
- To Print or Not to Print
In which our advice columnist provides tips on how and when to make reproductions.
[January 22, 2013]
- Ready for Representation?
In which our intrepid advice columnist dives once more into the fray of gallery representation.
[January 7, 2013]
- What to Get 'Em
In which our thrifty advice columnist recommends useful gifts for art lovers.
[December 10, 2012]
- Odds & Ends
In which our meticulous advice columnist tidies up a few loose ends.
[December 3, 2012]
- Residencies
In which our ever-practical advice columnist provides solid info on finding the right artist residency.
[November 26, 2012]
- Insults & Insecurities
In which our fearless advice columns tackles the dark side of success.
[November 12, 2012]
- Rock the Lecture
In which our advice columnist offers helpful tips on how to create an interesting and entertaining artist lecture.
[November 5, 2012]
- Extracurricular (!) Activity
In which our diplomatic advice columnist demonstrates that private is private.
[October 29, 2012]
- Missed Opportunity
In which our well-mannered advice columnist handles the repair of an important relationship.
[October 22, 2012]
- You Broke It!
In which our vigilant arts columnist provides tips on how to deal with breakage (accidental or otherwise) in the gallery.
[October 15, 2012]
- Recreativity
In which our art advice columnist takes on appropriation, genius, and remix culture in Simon Reynolds' recent Slate article, "You Are Not a Switch: Recreativity and the modern dismissal of genius."
[October 8, 2012]
- Writing/Practice
In which our erudite advice columnist expounds on the importance of writing to an art practice.
[October 1, 2012]
- Help Desk: Represent! (Me)
In which our resourceful advice columnist provides tips on how to approach commercial galleries for representation.
[September 24, 2012]
- Help Desk: Mind the Gap
Is that gap in your resume something you should be worried about? Our diligent advice columnist finds out.
[September 17, 2012]
- Help Desk: Giving Up?
In which our advice columnist grapples with end-of-career issues.
[September 10, 2012]
- Help Desk: The Social Disease
In which our reserved advice columnist shares her thoughts on social networking.
[September 3, 2012]
- Help Desk: Art Fairs Everywhere
In which our savvy advice columnist examines how to navigate art fair popularity.
[August 27, 2012]
- Help Desk: Back to School
In which our learned advice columnist provides tips on how to make the most of art school.
[August 20, 2012]
- Help Desk: Appropriation and Appropriateness
In which our insightful advice columnist explains how appropriation functions in contemporary art -- and then some.
[August 6, 2012]
- Help Desk: Flirtatious Collectors & Young Curators
In which our adroit advice columnist describes how to behave professionally in challenging situations.
[July 23, 2012]
- Help Desk: Various Unpleasant Situations
In which our helpful advice columnist wades into a couple of sticky situations.
[July 16, 2012]
- Help Desk: Making a Statement
In which our astute advice columnist provides tips for writing an effective artist statement.
[July 9, 2012]
- Help Desk: Glass Half Full
In which our advice columnist sums up the first half of 2012 and does a little housekeeping.
[July 2, 2012]
- Help Desk: Studio Visits, Part 2
In which our industrious advice columnist spends another week in the studio.
[June 25, 2012]
- Help Desk: Studio Visits, Part 1
In which our conscientious advice columnist explores communication in the studio and out.
[June 18, 2012]
- Help Desk: Majors and Media
In which our savvy advice columnist explores the role of the amateur and high tech in contemporary art.
[June 12, 2012]
- Help Desk: Are You Trying to Wind Me Up?
In which our patient advice columnist explains the culture wars.
[June 4, 2012]
- Help Desk: Putting It Out There
In which our sage advice columnist explores online artist registries and more.
[May 29, 2012]
- Help Desk: With Intent
In which our deliberate advice columnist answers questions about artistic intent and tattooing.
[May 21, 2012]
- Help Desk: Building Character
In which our scrupulous advice columnist offers some tough love on controlling your tools and your image.
[May 14, 2012]
- Help Desk: Money, Honey
In which our frugal advice columnist explores the issue of money in art.
[May 7, 2012]
- Help Desk: Burning Bridges
In which our shrewd advice columnist explores the dynamics of activist art and the challenges of an undergraduate education.
[April 30, 2012]
- Help Desk: Publishing and Reproducing
In which our erudite advice columnist offers some thoughts on artist books and originality.
[April 23, 2012]
- Help Desk: Is It Any Wonder?
In which our clever columnist exposes the marked similarities between Hirst and Kinkade.
[April 16, 2012]
- Help Desk: Visual Recognition
In which our discerning columnist weighs the pros and cons of gallery wall labels. Also: how important is an artist's consistency?
[April 9, 2012]
- Help Desk: Location, Location, Location
In which our diplomatic columnist compares big to small.
[April 2, 2012]
- Help Desk: Hell is Other People
In which our sociable columnist discusses her love for written contracts and how to talk to people at art openings.
[March 26, 2012]
- Help Desk: Personal Development
In which our astute advice columnist reveals the power of perception and the merits of a day job (for now).
[March 19, 2012]
- Help Desk: On the Web and In Your Head
In which our advice columnist explores the effectiveness of websites and self-critique.
[March 12, 2012]
- Help Desk: Protection
In which our vigilant advice columnists imparts helpful tips on protecting online images from theft and tries to find out how much is too much.
[March 5, 2012]
- Help Desk: On Titles and Talent
In which our (untitled) advice columnist takes on titling an artwork and figuring out if you've got what it takes.
[February 27, 2012]
- Help Desk: The Element of Surprise
In which our shrewd advice columnist provides guidance on how best to show work to a gallery.
[February 22, 2012]
- Help Desk: Starting Again
In which our sage advice columnist takes on the issue of re-starting an art career.
[February 13, 2012]
- Help Desk: School Daze
In which our obliging advice columnist considers the ins and outs, ups and downs of art school.
[February 6, 2012]
- Help Desk: The Answer Is No
In which our fearless advice columnist faces rejection.
[January 30, 2012]
- Help Desk: Not Enough/Too Much?
In which our intrepid advice columnist considers not enough and possibly too much information.
[January 23, 2012]
- Help Desk: Extracurricular (!) Activities
This week, Help Desk provides tips on how to build community -- while minding your own business.
[January 16, 2012]
- Help Desk: On Collaboration and Curating
Check out the first edition of KQED and Daily Serving's new advice column dealing with issues in the making, finding, buying, selling and various other activities related to contemporary art.
[January 9, 2012]