Joseph Leonard Barnes

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During the fall of 2008 The Watauga Arts Council offered four free workshops for artists of all disciplines. The workshops were held in the Mazie Jones Gallery of the Jones House Community Center in downtown Boone, next to the Mast General Store. It was one of the highlights of the arts community season.

“The Business of Art — Setting Prices for Your Art” was taught by local artist, Joseph Leonard Barnes, on Thursday, September 18th and October 2nd from 9a.m. to noon. The workshop focused on the set up and sale of your art as a successful business — with a focus on pricing and organizing your art.

 

“Self-Promotion and Marketing for the Independent Artist” was taught by local artist Anne Hardin on Thursday, September 25th and October 9th from 9 a.m. to noon and focused on setting up a website.

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Since the workshops offered last fall, I have been busy developing an entire series of exciting and informative workshops over this past winter.

 

All of my workshops cover topics I call, The Business of Art. There are over six categories of visual art and business workshops covering almost every aspect of learning painting techniques, promoting your art work, and building and operating an art business. Here are just a few of our workshop topics that are available:

 

· Developing Watercolor Painting Techniques and Skills

· All About Oil Painting

· Tips and Techniques of Acrylic Painting

· Secrets of Using Water Soluble Oil Paints

· Do It Yourself Framing and Matting

· Stretching Your Own Canvas

· Setting Up your Own Art Business

· Organizing Your Art

· Taxes, Copyright Laws and You

· Managing Your Expenses

· Tips On Marketing Your Art and Yourself

 

For more detailed information about The Business of Art, contact me for free information about how your organization can sponsor one of more of these art workshops. Contact me for more information about scheduling workshops that are guaranteed to bring interested artists, art buyers, and individuals who desire to start a business. Order your 125+ page catalog of Workshops and Courses you can offer artists and interested art lovers through your organization. The catalog is available today.