Over the years, I’ve done a handful of gratitude style projects that my students have not only enjoyed but really sparked joy around the school. I’m breaking these down from most involved to easiest incase you are uncertain which you’d like to do. Let’s start with my favorite: Gallery of […]
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Does it Make Sense To Show Your Art in Commercial (Consignment) Galleries?
I’ve already discussed the ins and outs of showing your artwork in “vanity” galleries and co-op galleries. I would like to round out the discussion by considering whether it’s advisable for an artist to show his/her work in a traditional, consignment gallery. I won’t pretend to be objective about this […]
Gurney Journey: Watching the Magic Show
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You’ll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums. Contact You can write me at: James Gurney PO […]
The Red Envelope Show in NYC!
Spoke Art is ringing in the Lunar New Year with The Red Envelope Show, a group show curated by Grumpy Bert. Featuring over 125 artists from around the world all creating artwork on a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Asian cultures, a red envelope 🧧. With over 100 pieces […]
Coming Soon: “Motions” a solo show by Pemex
Spoke Art is pleased to present Motions, a solo exhibition of new works by Oakland-based artist Pemex. Celebrated internationally for his graffiti, Pemex’s recent works are inspired by the cultural influences stemming from his travels throughout South America and Mexico. This new body of work features a series of carefully constructed […]
Animation Show of Shows returns — Portland Museum of Art
The 22nd Annual Animation Show of Shows Returning to theaters after a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the 22nd installment of the Animation Show of Shows is a rich and lovingly curated sampler of animated shorts from around the world. This program is often the first stop for short films that find […]
John Fekner – Detective Show – Bio Editions Book Release – StreetArtNews
The latest release from UK publishing house Bio Editions is a photography book from John Fekner, entitled ‘Detective Show’. Featuring a foreword by legendary art critic, Carlo McCormick, the title explores the formative steps of street-art-as-installation, transporting readers back to 1970s Queens, New York, and shining a light on an […]
Coming Soon: SUGOI! An Art Show Tribute to Japanese Animation
Spoke Art is excited to share our next exhibition coming to our San Francisco location, SUGOI! An Art Show Tribute to Japanese Animation. For this show we’ve invited artists from around the world to create all new artwork celebrating our favorite anime. From Akira to Doraemon to Neon Genesis Evangelion […]
Ask a Gallery Owner | What Do I Do When a Friend Is Chatting Me up at an Art Show?
From a recent email: Dear Jason, Thank you for the great class. I wish I would have known these things when I was a gallery co-owner. There were 11 owners and we were not trained in selling, just learned by experience. I know there were times like you mentioned when […]
The Easy way to show, sell and collect payment for your artworks online
Imagine you stumble across a website selling watches. Hand-made watches and you are a watch collector! You spend some time perusing the website and you find a watch that you love. In fact, you love it so much you want to purchase it. But there’s no price. And you don’t […]