Important FAQ Entries
What is a Self-Representing Artist?
A Self-Representing Artist typically makes his/her work available directly to the public without a middle man. This does not rule out gallery representation as well, but in general, this is an artist from whom you can purchase work directly.
What does EBSQ stand for?
EBSQ (ee-bee-es-CUE) is derived from the name e-Basquiat and has its roots in early online tagging (like, waaay back when tags were still called "keywords")
The name has two-fold meaning. The early members of the group fancied Basquiat's work (and the innovator of the term actually worked for Basquiat at one point!). They saw themselves (rightly) as rebels outside of the gallery system, taking their art career into their own hands literally and figuratively.
And then there's this little thing that EBSQ'ers have been doing for the past 7 years. Just as Basquiat left the tag "SAMO" all over creation with his art, we leave "EBSQ" wherever we put our art online and off, leaving a trail back to our site and other like-minded souls. (and if you're already an EBSQ artist, we invite you to tag your own art with EBSQ wherever you show your work!)
Who can join EBSQ?
EBSQ membership is open--we welcome artists at all stages of their career. All media and styles are welcome.
What is EBSQ Live!?
Periodically (usually once a month) EBSQ will host art-related presentations in our Chat Room. These presentations are then archived on the site.
Please visit the Education section of the site for more information and to view the archive.
Can I give a presentation for EBSQ Live!?
We hope so! If you have a skill, process, etc. you would like to share, please contact edu@ebsqart.com.
What are EBSQ Certificates of Authenticity?
EBSQ provides tools and a framework to its member-artists to create and maintain certificates of authenticity for their artwork. Tools are also provided for Patrons to manage their EBSQ Certificates online.
How does EBSQ promote its artist's work?
EBSQ has done both traditional print and online advertising, including ads with Google and Art News. We're also working hard to build relationships with people in both the tech and art industry. Recent press has included a nice review in Smart Money Magazine (October 2006). We're also pretty keen on blogging. But we feel the best way to promote EBSQ is to simply talk about it with people and share our passion for who we are and what we bring to the artist's table.
Why is the Art Case so important?
The Art Case provides a central area at EBSQ from which you can access your art. It allows EBSQ to concentrate their efforts on using 'one set of art' for tools (and likewise, allows the artist to maintain one set of art). This is good because it prevents the need to constantly upload images into different areas of the site.
