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In this section, you can find articles on art agents - what they do, why you need one, and how you can get one.
“It helps if you (occasionally) think you’re a genius…”
If I knew the
definitive answer to ‘how to get a publishing deal’, I’d be able to mend the
hole in my roof. Only kidding (I live in a basement).
I’ve had quite a few books published, but it’s always been tricky. It helps if you (occasionally) think you’re a genius of course, and …
Do I need an Agent?
This one’s up to you – it’s not imperative to have an agent, but if you’re not business-minded or would rather not deal with that side at all, then it’s well worth it.
Illustrators’ agents take about 30% to 40%, and for this they usually have their own website, they field …
The four main types of agent
There are four main categories of agent, although you are
unlikely to need the services of all of them:
Artists’ agents
An artist’s agent handles the business side of an artist’s life. Many artists’ agents are primarily gallery owners and publishers who handle some aspects of …
What does an art agent do?
Sales agents, artists’ agents, licensing agents… do they
make money for artists and suppliers, or are they an unnecessary overhead?
The short answer is that good agents are to be treasured and bad ones can greatly damage an artist’s reputation. Once again, knowledge is power, and …