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Artists' Materials | Hazards and Safety in the Studio | Directories



Careers

Art Career Guide: A Guidance Handbook for Art Students, Teachers, Vocational Counselors, and Job Hunters.
N8350.H6 1983 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Careers in Art: An Illustrated Guide.
N6505.B74 1984 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Career Opportunities in Art.
N6505.H35 2001 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Artists
Trends in Artist Occupations, 1970-1990.
NX504.E45 1994 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Grants and Funding

An Artist's Guide to Programs, Grants, Fellowships, Residencies.
N347.A78 1991/92 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Don't Just Applaud, Send Money!: The Most Successful Strategies for Funding and Marketing the Arts.
NX765.R46 1995 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Free Money for People in the Arts.
NX398.B58 1991 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
GrantFinder: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide. Arts and Humanities.
NX396.6.G73 2000 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Grants and Fellowships for the Arts
Money for Visual Artists.
N347.M59 1993 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Money to Work II: Funding for Visual Artists.
N347.M63 1992 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The National Directory of Grants and Aid to Individuals in the Arts, International.
NX398.G72 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Guide to Funding in Arts and Culture.
NX711.U5N37 1990 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
New York Foundation for the Arts
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Local Government Division Guidelines.
NX510.P4P465 1999 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Supporting Yourself as an Artist: A Practical Guide.
NX503.H66 1989 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Marketing

The Art Business Encyclopedia.
N8600.D83 1994 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Art Marketing Sourcebook for the Fine Artist.
N58.A78 1995 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market: Where & How to Sell Your Illustration, Fine Art, Graphic Design & Cartoons.
N8600.A7501 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion.
N8600.V57 1996 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
For the Working Artist: A Survival Guide for Artists.
N8600.F6 1986 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines.
NC1001.6.G7 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Graphic Design Portfolio: How to Make a Good One.
NC1001.S34 1992 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: A Complete Guide to Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul.
N6505.M46 1992 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Marketing & Promoting Your Work.
NC1001.P57 1995 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion.
TR690.P54 1995 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Perfect Portfolio for Artists and Writers: How to Put Together a Creative "Book" That Sells.
N8350.S46 1991 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Selling Your Photography: The Complete Marketing, Business and Legal Guide.
TR581.K66 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
This Business of Art.
N8600.C62 1988 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Art Law

Art Law in a Nutshell.
KF4288.Z9D8 1993 (Paterno - 3rd Floor)
Art Law: Rights and Liabilities of Creators and Collectors.
KF390.A7F45 1986 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Art Law: The Guide for Collectors, Investors, Dealers, and Artists.
KF390.A7L47 1989 & Suppl. (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Artists Rights Society
A Guide to Licensing Artwork.
KF3050.Z9M66 1996 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Legal Guide for the Visual Artist.
KF390.A7C73 1989 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Rights of Authors, Artists, and Other Creative People: The Basic ACLU Guide to Author and Artist Rights.
KF390.A96N67 1992 (Educ. & Behav. Sci., 5th Floor Paterno - Reference Collection)
The Visual Artist's Business and Legal Guide.
KF390.A7V57 1995 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Artists' Materials

Art Hardware: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials.
N8530.S35 1987 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques.
ND1260.M35 1981 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Artists' Materials.
N8530.H42 1986 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Encyclopedia of Picture Framing Techniques.
N8550.C85 1993 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Living Colors: The Definitive Guide to Color Palettes Through the Ages.
ND1510.W35 1995 (Arts & Humanities, West Pattee 2nd Flr-Music & Media Center)
The Painter's Handbook.
ND1500.G6155 1993 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Hazards and Safety in the Studio

Artist Beware.
RC963.6.A78M32 1979 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide.
RC963.6.A78R67 1990 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Health Hazards Manual for Artists.
RC963.6.A78M324 1985 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Keeping Clay Work Safe and Legal.
RC963.6.A78R673 1996 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Making Art Safely: Alternative Methods and Materials in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Graphic Design, and Photography.
RC963.6.A78S62 1993 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Safe Practices in the Arts & Crafts: A Studio Guide.
N8520.W34 1985 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Directories


Resources

Americans for the Arts. Field Directory.
NX22.A447 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Annotated Artist's Bibliography: A Guide to Publications and Organizations Providing Resources to the Artist.
NX110.A59 1985 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Artists Communities: A Directory of Residencies in the United States That Offer Time and Space for Creativity.
NX110.A78 2000 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Artist's Resource Handbook.
N8600.G69 1994 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Artist's Resource: The Watson-Guptill Guide to Academic Programs, Artists' Colonies and Artist-in-Residence Programs, Conferences, Workshops.
N8600.C49 1999 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Artnetwork Yellow Pages.
N58.A795 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Design Firm Directory. Graphic and industrial design ed.
TS23.D472 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Directory of Artist Associations and Exhibition Spaces, Art Commissions, Museum Curators & Art Critics.
N8710.D57 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
The Graphic Designer's Ultimate Resource Directory.
NC999.E825 1999 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Information Resources in the Arts: A Directory.
NX110.S48 1986 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
NAAO Directory. National Association of Artists' Organizations.
NX110.N22 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
National Resource Guide for the Placement of Artists.
NX110.N27 1992 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Resources - Pennsylvania

Arts and Cultural Organizations in Centre County.
NX510.P42C436 1996 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Guide to the Arts Organizations and Arts Programs Track. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
NX510.P4P4645 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Philadelphia Galleries: Information for Artists.
N8600.O77 1982 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)


Educational Institutions

The Art Student's College Guide.
N328.S94 1996 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Directory of MFA Programs in the Visual Arts. College Art Association.
N328.D57 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Guide to American Art Schools.
N328.W47 1987 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
International Directory of Design.
NK1170.I58 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
National Directory of Arts Internships.
NX280.N37 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
Peterson's Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts.
NX303.P52 2001 (Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference Collection)
SENSEBOX Graphic Design Education Source

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