I was pretty sure cows didn't bite, but when one came my way, I didn’t want to leave anything to chance, so I ran. My husband, Rick, was on a fast trot ten feet ahead of me—no help there. We got out of the barn alive and laughed our butts off. Rick is a firm believer in real estate as investment, and we were looking at property in the heart of Wisconsin's beautiful Kettle Morraine, with the hope of turning it into an artists’ retreat. more...

The 2010 Creative Chicago Expo will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Now in its 7th year, this highly successful event connects artists and art organizations in all disciplines -- music, dance, theater, film, design, new media, fashion, publishing, visual art -- with the support, services and networks they need. more...

Sometimes artists become so focused in searching for galleries to exhibit their artwork that they often become blind to the most obvious showcase location—their home. Alternative spaces that showcase artwork abound in our city. Recently my wife and I have attended openings at a restaurant, a coffeehouse, the hallway of a 1960s office building, a library, an antique store, a bookstore, a bar, a mechanics garage, an old abandoned warehouse, and a condo. more...

There are many types of registries, but the one I am a part of is like a reference guide of artists (via Chicago Artist Coalition). It's a terrific tool for artists...even on the fundamental level of forcing you to organize your materials: proper documentation of your work, all the necessary accompaniments (resume, statement, pricing, etc.) All of this organizational stuff is daunting to pull together, but in CAC's registry, it seemed like a logical marketing tool and also because they offered it as a benefit to members (albeit there is a fee). more...