This past July, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Ken Bensinger of Smart Money Magazine on the Self-Representing Artists movement and how it changes the art economy for both buyers and sellers. In my opinion, the self-rep has done more than just leveled the playing field; it has completely changed the rules of the game. Artists have freedom to create what they want on their own timetable. Collectors can go straight to the artist and buy work that moves them, rather than subscribing to a third party's idea of what is "hot." And people who didn't have access to traditional means of showing their work by lack of a pedigree or ideal location are now in control of their own destinies and are able to make a career out of their passion.
I greatly look forward to seeing how Smart Money spins my interview in October's issue (available, of course, in Setember, lol. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate EBSQ's 6th anniversay than to celebrate the self-representing artists movement that is our raison d'etre. And to that end, we invited our members to share their stories on being a self-representing artist. You'll find two such essays in this issue by veteran member April Fontaine and relative newcomer Lisa Rough. We'll also be sharing other essays throughout the month in EBSQ's blog.
Have a great month, EBSQ. And thank you for six incredible years of celebrating the self-representing artist!
Amie Gillingham, editor
1 September 2006
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