MEMBERS SHOW & RECENT ACQUISITIONS STRENGTHEN COLLECTION There are any number of shifting elements that contribute to the longterm success of a non-profit art institution, including endowments and fund raising, devoted trustees and staff, public interest and support, and forward-thinking curatorship. One of the two most important pillars of a museum may be the membership, providing not only financial support through the collection of dues, but also offering input, contributing to discourse and promoting patronage. The other significant pillar is the collection itself, which must continue to grow and evolve while maintaining true to the mission of the institution. The Fuller Craft Museum has recently mounted two significant showings, one devoted to member-artists, “The 2014 Biennial Members Exhibition,” and “Crafting A Collection,” highlighting recent acquisitions. Clearly, … [Read more...] about Artistry Times Two at Fuller Craft
January/February 2015
Welcome
Welcome to our first issue of 2015. Between the holiday season and later exhibition opening dates at the start of the new year for many venues, putting together our January/February issue has traditionally been a challenge. This time around, we decided to take advantage of that challenge and allow our writers to expand their coverage and write about subjects that we otherwise might not have had the space to feature in these pages, wanting to provide coverage that’ll make you want to hop in your car or get on a bus or train to see a show at a museum, gallery or performing arts venue. Hopefully, some of the articles in this issue will assist those of you who’ve looked for new ideas on how to bring your art to a larger audience. As more artists look toward the Internet as a main means of promoting their work, there is a lot of conflicting information on who actually owns the images … [Read more...] about Welcome