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BSAA Members’ Workshop – Jan 25, 2021: Who are you (in the minds of others)?
Throughout 2021, we're 'taking control' to do what we do best:...
Supporting creative professionals in 2021: An update from our Founder, Susan J Mumford
Hello hello --We've commenced a new year unlike any other, and I'm...
BSAA Members’ Meet-Up // Participate – Connect – Grow
Join creative colleagues on Friday of each week, to hear the...
Always have a Plan B (you can’t easily manage an art fair from hospital)
My first foray into exhibiting at an art fair was not just an...
Will simply presenting sublime works of art entice the world to visit? Not quite
Only this morning I was invited to a group show of M.A. students at...
How Putting On Tango Shoes Can Inspire Change // A BSAA #MemberMasterclass With Deborah Henry-Pollard
Want to find out how the story of tango shoes is a useful tool for...
How Often Should You Be Watching The News? // #MemberMasterclass
How are you managing the lockdown so far? Share your experiences in...
How social media helps art get out of the studio
Historically when an artist finished a new work of art, the piece...
Navigating The Art World & Art Business… & How This Looks Moving Forward With Winston Peters // #MemberMasterclass
Winston Peters, a NYC-based consultant and educator joined Susan J...
Using The Sketchbook As A Creativity Tool // A BSAA #MemberMasterclass With Special Guest, Marcus McAllister
Artist Marcus McAllister focuses on creativity and playfulness,...
Taking Back Control – 26th March – #MemberMasterclass with Tamara Gal On & Susan J Mumford
Taking Back Control... when it all feels out of your hands with...
Turning Commission Disasters Into Done Deals (oh the value of agents)
I once lined up an art commission that was a near catastrophe. The...
The WHY, WHAT, WHO and HOW of Art Shows: A 1-hr video workshop with Susan J Mumford
Why pursue a show in the first place... To make mula? Meet interior...
Dealing With The Unexpected – 12th March – FULL #MemberMasterclass REPLAY With Susan J Mumford
After 15 years in business, BSAA Founder Susan J Mumford has...
Exhibition titles – love or hate them, we must create them
I was once engrossed in a conversation with a photographer friend,...
Dealing With The Unexpected – Thursday 12th March – #Member Masterclass with Susan J Mumford
After 15 years in business, BSAA Founder Susan J Mumford has learned...
Have a clear reference point to harness in dark moments
From time to time, I visit San Angelo in West Texas to visit...
(1min Taster) #MemberMasterclass LIVE from London Art Fair
The full #MemberMasterclass LIVE from London Art Fair is now...
10 bits of bubble wrap, all patched together
A decade ago, I was working on my M.A. in Arts Management at...
#MemberMasterclass (Sample) LIVE from London Art Fair
Susan J Mumford takes you on a tour of the London Art Fair. The FULL...
Do your research – and be prepared for others to research you
The fish on the bone was perfect. Scott's, a famous seafood...
Lemonade and art fairs, fallen leaves and commissions
Anyone who knows me understands that I love both art and business....
Full Member Masterclass Replay LIVE From London Art Fair
Susan J Mumford gives you a tour of the London Art Fair. The next...
From start-up to veteran: Be open to both learning and teaching
Many years ago when I was a baby art dealer, I made a big faux pas...
Are You Boggled By Data Privacy?
Does data privacy still boggle your brain?Our friends at...
#MemberMasterclass (Sample) LIVE from Miami Art Week!
Susan J Mumford takes you on a tour of Tag Fine Arts at INK Miami....
Full Member Masterclass Replay LIVE From Miami Art Week
Susan J Mumford gives you a tour of INK Miami Art Fair starting with...
Mysterious Free Webinar **Wed 4th December** With Susan J Mumford
Join this free webinar with art world insider and Be Smart About Art...
LONDON, UK > 16th Jan 2020: What’s the relevance of the gallery model in the 2020s? A #besmartaboutart workshop with Susan J Mumford
Date // Thursday, 16th JanuaryTime // 1.30-3.00pmLocation // Mall...
LONDON, UK > 10th Jan 2020: Creating Your Year Vision (and Beyond) with Deborah Henry-Pollard for #besmartaboutart
Date // Friday, 10th JanuaryTime // 2.00-3.30pmLocation // Mall...
What sells art?
This is an essential question to answer if selling art forms part of...
Getting press in the art world today: Audio replay of panel discussion with journalists Anna McNay and Tabish Khan, interviewed by Susan J Mumford
While the world of media coverage seems to be ever-growing, it's...
Needing to fundraise for your art business? Expert Kane Moore speaks with BSAA’s Susan J Mumford in this video
Easier said than done! As ever, relationship, relationship,...
Meet 1:1 Advisor Liz Garvey – Art Advisor
Elizabeth K. Garvey is the Co-founder and Director of Garvey|Simon...
Meet 1:1 Advisor Marcus McAllister – Artist-to-Artist Mentor
Marcus provides artists insights from the perspective of a full-time...
Meet 1:1 Advisor Anna Jaxe – Your Digital Marketing Department
Anna will work with you to build on your social media following...
Exclusive offers for your art / business needs from BSAA Partners
ONLINE / GLOBAL ACCESS: ARTWORK ARCHIVE // Keep on top of your...
Meet 1:1 Advisor Deborah “Debs” Henry-Pollard – Business Coach for Creatives
Debs supports you in fulfilling your visions, helping you on...
Should prices be listed on your website? #MemberMasterclass video with Susan J Mumford
Forget what you *think* you *should* do... What really works? And...
Join the member-only Facebook Group
Get support, grow your Professionals' Community and connect with art...
Want to know a formula for pricing art? Stop looking – they don’t work
I’ve come across a number of theories on pricing art. And you know...
Art Is Your Life. Make It Your Living. – a book for creative professionals
Lift the veil of the art world today in this one of a kind book...
Reverse mentoring…? From start up to veteran, be open to both learning and teaching
Many years ago when I was a baby art dealer, I made a big faux pas...
Why an artist should keep in touch with the art dealer who said no
I was once introduced to an artist who is the sister of a friend and...