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Local artists and vendors are wanted for Earth Day in Decatur Festival on April 19 1-4pm. Great festival with the Funk Pirates! Apply today! Spread the word! Visit website to apply. http://wyldecenter.org/decatur-earth-day-festival/ You must apply by Friday April 4, 5pm. No exceptions. Andrea Zoppo Public Programs Manager Wylde Center Andrea@Wyldecenter.org 435 Oakview Rd.Decatur, GA 30030 Wyldecenter.org
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 The Black Book Conversations
art business practices for professional artists by Daniel Flores -curator/artist/mentor My name is Daniel Flores, I was born and raised in East LA. From an early age, I was interested in the Aztec history and mythology as depicted throughout East Los Angeles. Especially in my neighborhood, there are murals in every building and every block. The story of the Chicano, The Aztec and the Immigrant are evident. All my life memories contain drawings. Drawings on paper, on cardboard, on clothes, on walls: drawings with pencils, crayons, pens and paints. I cannot remember a time in my life when I was not drawing. Even with all that art in the neighborhood and the rich creative history Chicanos share with the Aztecs and Mexicans, it was tough growing up an artist. I didn’t know that art classes existed. I didn’t know there were clubs, organizations or even higher education schools that could teach me to hone the skills I was born with. It never occurred to me that i could grow up to be an artist. I thought i would grow up to be a Doctor or an Attorney. I like helping people and I can logically argue people out of their opinions. Sometimes I don’t know what label to use for myself because my art mediums are broad but all centered on art. I am an artist; my earliest surviving drawing is dated 1975. I am a designer; I started designing websites and flyers in 1998. I am a Tattoo Master; I started tattooing in 1995 and now I teach. I am an illustrator; I learned Adobe Illustrator in 2001 and now I teach classes at BINDERS Art Store in ATL. I am a mentor; I founded Art Is King, The Black Book Conversations and Mano A Mano Art Shows to give young artists the opportunity to learn the business aspect of art and encourage their development into independent Working Art Professionals. I believe in creativity and the unbridled expression of that creativity in positive forms. I have a saying for artists: If you don’t make money with your art, then someone else will. I am focused on my art career as a professional. I have many goals and 2014 has started with a bang. In 2014 I have to draw every day for work, for fun and for practice. I have a saying that goes like this: “Amateurs do it till they get it right, Professionals do it till they cant get it wrong”. At the end of this year I will have 365 drawings that I will compile in an art book. I see a Kickstarter campaign in the future of that art book! This column is one of my goals for 2014. I will share some my professional stories and steps in building my art business with you thru this column and whenever possible, bring in other professional artists from time to time to share their stories. For more info on the workshops, classes and artist mentoring, logon to www.tbbcatl.com we have a website full of resources and tips including video from past conversations. Starting next week, we will also feature a podcast on iTunes and a video series called Art Is King. Keep your eyes open for more details as we continue to publish this column. Follow our Twitter account and Like us on Facebook, search for: tbbcatl The goal is to Educate each artists to succeed in the art business. Till the next drawing! Daniel Flores - Curator/Mentor dtm@tbbcatl.com www.tbbcatl.com Follow DTM the artist known as dacreativegenius on twitter and instagram: @deltatangomike www.deltatangomike.com 
DRAWING AND THE BUSINESS OF DRAWING
Ages 12-18 2pm FREE REGISTER HERE (meetup.com) Bring your sketchbooks, markers and pencils and collaborate with other teen artists and professional artist, Daniel “DTM” Flores for tips on technique, careers and more. Central Library, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303 For information Andaiye Reeves 404.730.1967 
Atlanta’s Largest Temporary Public Art Exhibition Seeking Artists for Fifth Annual Exhibition
Atlanta –Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to solicit outdoor, temporary works of art for presentation on the Atlanta BeltLine in the fall of 2014. The upcoming exhibition represents Art on the Atlanta BeltLine’sfifth year in presenting visual and performing art on more than eight miles of the Atlanta BeltLine corridor. Art on the Atlanta BeltLine kicks off on Saturday, September 6, 2014 with the annual Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade. Potential projects should reflect the historic, environmental, cultural, functional, urban design, and/or aesthetic aspects of the sites and should be well-researched, well-planned and feasible. Potential projects could include sculptures, murals, music, dance, theater, performance art, amenities for visitors, planting or environmental works, and more. Artists are encouraged to submit proposals that marry their artistic visions with the landscape and sustainability themes of the Atlanta BeltLine. See previously funded projects at art.beltline.org. The submission deadline is April 21, 2014. The RFP is available for download from art.beltline.org and will also be available for submission through callforentry.org. Electronic submission is available immediately. Installation will begin in June and projects must be installed by the opening of the exhibition on September 6, 2014. A timeline and installation schedule will be developed with each artist or artist team. Four information sessions will be hosted to provide additional information and answer questions around this exciting project: Date: Saturday, March 8 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: The Warhorse at the Goat Farm 1200 Foster Street Atlanta, GA 30318 Date: Thursday, March 13 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: C4 Atlanta 115 Martin Luther King Drive SW Suite #225 Atlanta, GA 30313 Date: Wednesday, April 2 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Abernathy Arts Center 254 Johnson Ferry Road, NW Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Date: Sunday, April 6 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: WonderRoot 982 Memorial Drive Atlanta, GA 30316 Since 2010, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has showcased the dynamic installations and performances of established and emerging artists along the east and west corridors of the Atlanta BeltLine. The exhibition is an inspiring way to explore this emerging system of parks, trails, transit, and development that reclaims a 22-mile loop of historic rail lines around the City’s core. Since its inception, the exhibition has grown more than 40 percent, and last September’s Lantern Parade kicked off the 2013 exhibition by drawing more than 10,000 participants to the Eastside Trail. See completed trails and explore current art locations on our interactive map: www.beltline.org/map. For complete details regarding proposal specifications, deadlines, budgets and requirements, please view the Art on the Atlanta BeltLineRFP at art.beltline.org. ### About the Atlanta BeltLine The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive transportation and economic development effort ever undertaken in the City of Atlanta and among the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs currently underway in the United States. The Atlanta BeltLine is a sustainable redevelopment project that will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting many neighborhoods directly to each other. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) is the entity tasked with planning and executing the implementation of the Atlanta BeltLine in partnership with other public and private organizations, including City of Atlanta departments. For more information on the Atlanta BeltLine, please visit www.BeltLine.org. whats in store for Feb 17th at The Black Book Conversations: 5 Business steps towards making an art career efficient and successful. www.tbbcatl.com Free and Open to the Public. 6-8pm at Binders Art Store in Buckhead ATL always the 3rd Monday of the Month. #art #design #illustration #freelance #entrepreneur #professional #artist #atl #artlife 
http://manoamanoartshows.weebly.com CALL FOR ART INSTALLATIONS Fill out the form and submit your art installation ideas
Mano A Mano Art Shows is curating two Commercial Buildings in Atlanta for Seasonal Exhibits More Details: The opportunity is there to show off art, install creative/interactive art and possibly sale some art. These commercial buildings have events related to technology, startups and Venture Capitalists. I will collect the artwork and put together 3 month exhibits to present to the building managers for approval. Approved Artists must be ready to come and install their art! Lets show off some badass artwork for bragging rights and sale! DTM dtm@manoamanoartshows.com 404.695.5769 supporting the arts in ATL with events and educational workshops for artists 
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ATLANTA, GA. SEPT 23, 2013 ART IS KING 2013 November 8-10 www.artisking.org Art Is King's Mission is to develop resources, events and connections that support artists and the arts community. Art is King is a three day conference that features Art Galleries, Design Firms, Freelance Professionals, Art Industry Experts and share art business tips, advice, mentors and resources for up and coming Artists. Art Is King is designed to connect artists with organizations in charge of the galleries and agencies that artists come in touch with during their careers. Art Is King is the one place where answers are clear, honest and to the point. Art is King includes lectures on Branding, Marketing, Web Presence, the Future of Art, Art Business Advice and a one of a kind Speed Networking Session with various art industry professionals. Plus Group Art Show Exhibit "ME MYSELF & I" Mano A Mano Art Show 5 Year Anniversary with the spotlight on Art Entrepreneur Program Graduation, Artist Talks, Pencil Wars Drawing Contest, BINDERS Art and Adobe giveaways. Music By Dread Sanford and Art by more than 20 Artists. Advance Tickets: $65 At the Door: $75 https://artisking2013.eventbrite.com hosted at Atlanta Technology Village in Buckhead 3423 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta GA 30305 sponsored by BINDERS Art Store and Atlanta Tech Village. follow on Twitter and Instagram: @artisking_atl Daniel Flores – Curator DTM 404.695.5769 dtm@artisking.org www.artisking.org ----------------- #artisking instagram.com/artisking_atl twitter.com/artisking_atl Art is King (www.artisking.org) is a 3 day conference hosted by Atlanta Technology Village in Buckhead (3423 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta GA 30305) November 8-10, 2013 and is sponsored by BINDERS Art Store and Atlanta Tech Village.  Creating Freedom by Growing your Business
(Should you outsource or hire?) Tuesday Aug 6th 630pm Atlanta Tech Village 3423 Piedmont Rd. Ste 225F, Atlanta, GA (map) How do you GROW your business the way you want to? Finding those you can trust. Do you hire? Do you outsource? What else do you have to do to create the FREEDOM of owning a business? Is this you...
This group is limited so register early. $10 REGISTRATION REQUIRED http://www.meetup.com/Business-Side-of-Web-Design-Sales-and-Marketing-Insights/events/128799152/ Pizza and beer is provided.  http://artisking2013.eventbrite.com/
The only gathering conference of artists and art business professionals of its kind. Art Is King. Believe it!!! www.artisking.org  Social Media Marketing Workshop presented by DTM of DenominatorGraphics.com
$125 per personSPACE IS LIMITED! Sunday October 20 11am to 5pm This one day workshop is for small business, companies, community organizations, artists, musicians and persons ready to build their Online Presence and increase Client Reach thru Social Media This workshop is for those ready to start a social media campaign for their business, product line or services. Come ready to begin your social media journey!
Daniel Flores -DTM Social Media Expert DTM started building websites in 1998 and is currently designing mobile apps for iOS, Android and Windows 8 including the upcoming Mobile Game ART LIFE by VisualArtWerks.com DTM is passionate about the power of online business. Your website and Social Media Presence should be selling for you while you enjoy your life! BINDERS ART SCHOOL 3330 piedmont rd Atlanta GA 30305 REGISTRATION INFO: http://www.bindersart.com/artschool.html Jacob Gunter jacob@bindersart.com About The Art School at BINDERS We offer a variety of art classes for all skill levels and we're located, within BINDERS Art Supplies and Frames® at Piedmont Peachtree Crossing | 3330 Piedmont Road Suite 18 | Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information please contact our Education Director, Jacob Gunter at 404.237.6331 ext. 203 or jacob@bindersart.com |
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