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Cay Lang

3.86Want to ReadBuy on AmazonRate this bookCay Lang's Taking the Leap has helped thousands of artists jumpstart their careers and make real the dream of exhibiting and selling their work. An internationally exhibited photographer and teacher, Lang offers the wisdom of experience, combined with enthusiasm and gentle humor, to guide artists through the ins and outs of the art business. Practical and inspiring, this revised and updated edition offers two new chapterson using the Internet and the media to best effectplus provides step-by-step advice on preparing presentation materials; finding and dealing with galleries (as well as bypassing the traditional gallery system); handling rights, royalties, and taxes; an extensive resource list; and other invaluable information for both beginning artists and those ready to take the next step in their careers.
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256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

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3.865 stars41 (26%)4 stars59 (38%)3 stars42 (27%)2 stars9 (5%)1 star1 (<1%)Search review textFiltersEnglishDisplaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviewsProfile Image for Eleanor.Eleanor61 reviews37 followersFollowFollowFebruary 2, 2012I liked the author's candid emphasis on the importance of setting goals for yourself, of getting into the studio to actually make work before worrying about making it as an artist, and the idea that one doesn't have to engage with the mainstream art world to find artistic success. I thought the templates for letters to approach galleries were useful and the practical advice of pitfalls to watch out for. However, I preferred this book less than Jackie Battenfield's "The Artist's Guide" and the book "Art/Work." However, this book was initially published before those, so good for it for being a trailblazer in helping artists get their heads around building a career. Of course, specific information shared about technology is dated as the latest edition is from 2006, but the advice about artist's presence and personality and how to behave in person and online is sage.
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Profile Image for Agata Labianca.Agata Labianca6 reviewsFollowFollowAugust 18, 2011Aimed at a newcomer to the business of art, such as me, this book is clearly outdated. Although it is a short read, it becomes a chore because of the authors' dense writing style. I recommend taking notes as you read because the book uses anecdotes well as a teaching tool and contains some hidden gems of advice, especially on how to get organized and think about art as a business. The book also provides some reasoning as to how curators and dealers approach this business, which I found particularly enlightening.
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Profile Image for sarah ann.sarah ann25 reviews1 followerFollowFollowApril 2, 2017a [little] simplistic and [most definitely] outdated, *but* a great read for getting oneself back in the mindset of working toward your art goal, whatever that goal may be. reading this from the prospective of a potential artist was a really interesting switch from looking at these concepts from the point of view of a gallery worker. it impressed upon me that professionalism, organization, and tenacity are key to nailing the business side of being an artist.
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Profile Image for Laura.Laura58 reviewsFollowFollowMarch 8, 2011And now to act on this knowledge...Profile Image for Ljubica.Ljubica76 reviews2 followersFollowFollowApril 4, 2011Great book. Too bad that many of these books aim for an American audience and therefore some portions of this book may not be very helpful to Canadian or European emerging artists.
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Profile Image for Ietrio.Ietrio6,949 reviews24 followersFollowFollowNovember 14, 2020A volume that is both sad and immoral.It is sad, because the one called 'artist' becomes a mere bureaucratic cog in a bigger machine.It is immoral, because all this work and training is invested to make you some bureaucrat's lap dog. At first I was thinking of 'minor jester', but jester is way too high. No, Lang is going to make you the subordinate of a vulgar, uneducated City Hall worker or the glorified excuse for some University leech to spend even more tax dollars. But I get it, it is a living.
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Profile Image for Sahana Siska.Sahana Siska14 reviews7 followersFollowFollowDecember 8, 2021While the technical aspects of the book is now outdated, the processes remain the same. And something I return to always is the last part of the book titled 'Absolutely Essential ways of thinking'.Profile Image for Katharine.Katharine472 reviews42 followersFollowFollowJuly 2, 2017I finally finished reading the recommended book for my graduate Professional Practices class. Since it's now nearly 20 years old, a lot of the specifics are very dated (the section on websites is pretty amusing, and contacting galleries and other art professionals is all based on sending packets of slides). However, if you translate the general principles into current terms, it's still a lot of good ideas and helpful instruction. I've read several similar books but I still found this one challenging and inspirational, as well as just a reminder of what I need to be working on.
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Lisa9 reviews5 followersFollowFollowJuly 19, 2008This book was really for the beginner whom wants a career as an artist. This is a great book for a beginner. There was very little new information for me which was disappointing. That said it was motivational, and provided information about taxes for the artist and consignment forms which was in fact information that I knew very little about. It was a quick read so if you have access to a copy then you might as well read it but be forewarned, there was no information on grants which was my motivation for purchasing the book. Sorry Cay!Profile Image for Sequoia.Sequoia39 reviewsFollowFollowJanuary 5, 2011A great reference tool that encourages artists to factor in the business elements of being an artist.Profile Image for Abigail.Abigail12 reviews13 followersFollowFollowReadAugust 29, 2012Highly recommended by an artist aquaintance who has done a few gallery showings herself, I picked it up at the library today. So far, damn terrifying. This is a good thing.
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Profile Image for Eliel Lopez.Eliel Lopez124 reviewsFollowFollowJanuary 7, 2012Interesting ideas for start ups. Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews

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