Ask Harrietetag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-16036342009-01-07T11:44:00-08:00Questions and Answers about the Professional Guidelines for artists and crafts people. TypePadWhat do I include in a package of images for a publication?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-601830442009-01-07T11:44:00-08:002009-01-08T20:27:29-08:00To submit your artwork or craft work to a magazine, newspaper or any publication there are some really important considerations and components to include in your envelope.The first consideration is to go on-line to see if the publication has any...Harriete Estel BermanCritique Group Guidelinestag:typepad.com,2003:post-602692702008-12-29T19:47:00-08:002009-01-01T08:44:34-08:00Many artists and crafts people wonder how they can stay motivated and focused in their creative efforts despite the distractions that life offers. My best recommendation is to participate or even start a Critique Group. This an excellent way for...Harriete Estel BermanResumes - What qualifies for the publicity category? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-601899242008-12-26T02:26:00-08:002008-12-26T10:48:58-08:00Dear Harriete, Red Lush Bracelet by Michelle Pajak-Reynolds My husband and I are having a debate about publication/press listings on a CV/Resume. The question is this: If your work is in a group show that receives press coverage, but your...Harriete Estel BermanOpen Studio-Questions about security, prices and new customerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-577617532008-12-11T12:36:58-08:002008-12-12T15:57:55-08:00Dear Harriete: I am planning to participate in "Open Studios" next week. I am worried about security, studio pricing (discount or no), and whether this is the best way to bring in new customers. What do you advise? Open Sesame...Harriete Estel BermanMy gallery asked if I would share a discount. What shall I do? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-589533342008-11-23T17:33:18-08:002008-12-11T12:43:10-08:00If you have been asked to share a discount with your gallery, here is a sample letter that you can copy (amend or alter) and send to your gallery. In addition, read the previous post, and the Discounts document in...Harriete Estel BermanHave you been asked to offer a discount for the holidays?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-589252582008-11-22T20:31:31-08:002008-12-11T13:07:57-08:00Have you been asked to offer a discount for the holidays? Has your gallery asked you to participate in a discount? DON'T DO IT! What is happening here? Discounts say that the work wasn't worth the retail price in the...Harriete Estel BermanHow can I protect my designs?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-548239042008-09-11T14:03:33-07:002008-11-05T17:53:10-08:00Dear Harriete,I am Ms.Chie Kudo, a member of SNAG living in Japan. I will exhibit my work at a kind of jewelry trade show. I am afraid that my design will be copied by buyers or other jewelers without my...Harriete Estel BermanWhere do I find a COPYRIGHT APPLICATION?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-542526242008-09-11T12:45:45-07:002008-09-15T12:15:30-07:00The U.S. Copyright Office is now accepting electronic filing of copyright registrations. Advantages of using the Electronic Copyright Office (ECO) system include: • Lower filing fee of $35 for a basic claim (for online filings only) • Fastest processing time...Harriete Estel BermanFair Use and Copyright Issues for Artiststag:typepad.com,2003:post-523031722008-08-14T22:38:46-07:002008-09-15T12:24:11-07:00Dear Harriete, I was wondering what you think about copyright issues regarding the printed images on metal that you use?I am concerned about copyright infringement when so much of my work is collage. For example, when I submitted my dinosaur...Harriete Estel BermanWork Returned from a Gallery Poorly Packed! What should I do?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-512743682008-08-07T17:15:00-07:002008-12-11T16:24:02-08:00Dear ASK Harriete:I'm hopping mad. A necklace was returned to me by a gallery that held a special exhibition of emerging artist's work. The necklace was all in a jumble in a loosely packed box (not the box or packaging...Harriete Estel Berman