artistcareer.com.au is a joint initiative of the Australia Business Arts Foundation and the National Association for the Visual Arts.
It is a great pleasure to discover a work of art or craft that elicits such a strong response that "you just have to have it!" Whether you intend to buy modestly priced work or seriously collect major pieces by artists of significant reputation, collection of art and craft significantly assists in the development of artists’ careers.
Sales can occur through commercial galleries, competition and award events, regional galleries, contemporary art and craft spaces, specialist retail shops, artist run spaces, agents, dealers and directly from artists. The links here are a good place to start your search.
NAVA Resources:
Money for Visual Artists, 8th edition 2006-2007. This publication provides a comprehensive listing of the awards, prizes and professional development opportunities run in Australia. Many of these events will also provide a sales outlet for the work entered. Published by NAVA 2006, 96 pages.
ISBN 0 9751929 2 2.
Buy the publication.
