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ARTISTS &
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER'S
MARKET
WHERE & HOW TO SELL YOUR ILLUSTRATION,
FINE ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN & CARTOONS
EDITED BY
MARY COX
WRITER'S DIGEST BOOKS
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Resources
654 Artists* Reps
A good rep can help you land assignments and
gallery gigs. Rep Scott Hull tells how to hire the
right rep on page 666.
678 Organizations
Organizations offer benefits and networking
opportunities. Richard Greft! of the American
Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) tells how joining
one can help your career on page 679,
681 Publications of Interest
These recommended magazines, directories and
books provide advice and will help you stay
current on industry news.
683 Glossary
Defines terms that may be unfamiliar.
685 Internet Resources
We list webpages and Internet addresses that
provide information and opportunities for artists
and designers.
686 Multimedia Index
This index leads you to listings looking for freelancers to create webpages ami CD-ROM
projects.
688 Humor Index
This list includes those markets that are seeking cartoons or hutnowus /
691 General Index
Page 663
From the Editor
Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least
expect it, there will he a fish. — Ovid
Recently, an artist told me she was ready to give up until another artist revealed his
"secret formula" for success. Can you guess what it might be?
While you're pondering that question, let me welcome you to this year's Artist's &
Graphic Designer's Market. Whether you are a painter, illustrator, sculptor, airbrush
artist, designer, conceptual artist, or cartoonist you'll find companies and galleries anx
ious to see your samples. In addition to listings, we offer practical business advice and
articles to expand your horizons. You'll find information on copyright, billing, shipping
and sales. Maria Piscopo's Super Sales Strategies for Illustrators and Designers is filled
with so many ideas, it's like attending one of her seminars. Taking your Show on the
Road by Pat Seslar offers the scoop on art festivals from an artist who's been there.
We shed light on the Mac vs. PC controversy in Computers: The State of the Art, offer
a glimpse into Cyberspace in Working the Web, report Internet Resources, and offer a
new index to lead you to multimedia markets.
We interviewed 14 experts for Insider Reports. You'll hear award winning artist,
Gary Kelley express his views on fine art vs. illustration; and listen as Holly Solomon,
owner of Holly Solomon Gallery in New York City shares insights into collectors and
galleries. Art directors and art buyers tell how to win assignments. As we do every
year, we pried a few secrets from artists who conquered their markets.
And speaking of secrets, have you guessed that secret strategy yet? Maybe this story
will give you a clue.
The artist found herself seated next to a successful artist on a flight to Baltimore.
They started chatting and pretty soon she confided that she was about to give up. "How
many submissions do you send each month?" he asked. "It seems like every month I
send at least one or two," she replied. The successful artist smiled. "Let rne tell you a
secret that worked for me. Always mail at least 12 submissions at a time. There's
something magical about that number." When she got to Baltimore, the artist sent out
12 submissions. Two weeks later, she sent out 12 more. "I no longer focused on rejec
tion because I was too busy getting my samples ready to mail. Lo and behold, the
system worked. I started getting assignments and repeat business."
Now I'm not claiming this strategy will work for you. After all, I haven't seen your
artwork. There's probably nothing magical about the number 12. The "secret formula"
worked because it involved consistency and action. Without a plan, the artist submitted
in dribs and drabs. Then she'd wait by the mailbox. The new strategy shifted her into
the active mode. There's something to be said for having a plan and boldly setting out
to follow it. In the words of Goethe, "Whatever you think you can do or believe you
can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace, and power in it." That's the secret.
Mary Cox
wdigest@aol.com
How to Use Your Artist's &
Graphic Designer's Market
This book consists mainly of listings of companies that buy artwork and design services,
and galleries that exhibit and sell fine art. Before you jump in and start searching for
listings, take a few minutes to read this article. Knowing where to look and what to
look for will improve your odds for success.
HOW TO READ LISTINGS
Information within listings is grouped under bold-faced headings, allowing you to
quickly scan listings for key elements. Symbols and abbreviations— such as the double-
dagger preceding new listings and SASE for self-addressed, stamped envelope— are
used to conserve space. (Refer to the Key to Symbols and Abbreviations on page 40
or the Glossary on page 685 if you come across puzzling words or phrases.)
Each listing contains a description of the artwork and/or services it prefers. In the
Greeting Card, Games & Products section this information always follows the Needs
heading. The information often reveals how much freelance material is used by each
market, whether computer skills are needed, and which software programs are preferred.
For example, the Needs section of Enesco Corporation's listing states:
Needs: Works with 300 freelance artists/year. Assigns 1,000 freelance jobs/year,
Prefers artists with experience in gift product and packaging development. Uses
freelancers for rendering, illustration and sculpture. 50% of freelance work de
mands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator,
In some sections, needs for artwork are broken down into separate subheads to make
it easy for you to identify potential markets for your work. Magazine listings specify
needs for cartoons and illustrations. Galleries specify media and style.
After you've found potential buyers it's important to submit the right material. In
the next article, What Should I Submit?, we list the standard submission requirements
for each market, but if you want more specific information, look within each listing
for detailed information. In some sections, this information is listed under the First
Contact & Terms subhead. In sections such as Magazine and Book Publishers, where
listings are broken down according to type of work sought, submission information is
contained within the appropriate subhead. Here's how Future Features Syndicate de
scribes its preferred method of submission:
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, photocop
ies and a short paragraph stating why you want to be a syndicated cartoonist. 12-
36 samples should be included.
For the past several years we also have included editorial comments within listings,
Denoted by bullets (•), these comments give you extra information about markets, such
as company awards, mergers and insight into a listing's staff or procedures. The editorial
comment for Koucky Gallery in Naples, Florida states:
• Koucky Gallery also has a location in Charlevoix, Michigan.
How to Use Your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market 3
WHICH LISTINGS ARE BEST FOR YOU?
Listings are divided into sections representing professional categories, such as book
publishing or magazines. Your talents could be marketable in several sections. Scan
the following list for opportunities in your area of interest:
Fine art. Galleries, posters and prints and greeting cards will be your main markets,
but book and magazine publishers, advertising agencies, design firms and record com
panies seek illustration with a fine art feel.
Sculpture and crafts. Galleries is an obvious choice, but design firms and advertis
ing agencies hire sculptors to create models and displays. Games and products manufac
turers hire sculptors to create ornaments and figurines. You can market your work as
3-D illustrations to magazine and book publishers.
Cartoons and comic strips. Consult the Humor Index to quickly target greeting
cards, magazines, book publishers, syndicates, design firms and advertising agencies
seeking humorous illustrations and cartoons. Comic strip creators should look under
syndicates.
Illustration. Check greeting cards, games & products, magazines, book publishers,
record companies, clip art firms, design firms and advertising, audiovisual & public
relations firms.
Science fiction and fantasy art. Check games, poster & prints, and book publishers.
Architectural rendering, medical and fashion illustration. Check magazines,
book publishers, design firms and advertising.
Calligraphy. Look under book publishers, greeting cards, design firms, advertising,
audiovisual and public relations firms.
Airbrush art. Look under greeting cards, games & products, poster & prints, maga
zines, book publishers, design firms, and advertising, audiovisual & public relations
firms.
Storyboards. Look under design firms and advertising, audiovisual and public rela
tions firms.
Design and production. Check greeting cards, games & products, magazines, post
ers & prints, book publishers, record companies, design firms and advertising, audiovi
sual and public relations firms.
Multimedia design and animation. The Multimedia Index will steer you to adver
tising and design firms, publishers and record companies in need of your skills.
T-shirts, mugs and toys. Check greeting cards, games & products and design firms.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN EVALUATING LISTINGS
As you scan listings, look for specific information and ask key questions to evaluate
a listing's potential. Certain elements provide valuable clues that can lead you to the
most promising market for your artwork or skills. For example, if you are looking for
galleries, check first to make sure a gallery exhibits the style and media you work in.
When looking for advertising agencies, be sure to check their clients and specialties to
determine if your talents will fit in. If you want to submit to magazines, choose those
magazines whose subject matter and readers are appropriate to the work you do. Before
sending out any mailings, always ask "Is my work appropriate?"
Another helpful tip is to compare the number of artists who approach a listing with
the number it actually works with. Quite naturally, you'll have the best chance with
business that work with many artists. As you become more familiar with the listings,
you will discover which key elements within each listing help you make the best
choices.
What Should I Submit?
Your success as an artist depends largely on the quality of the samples you submit to
galleries and potential clients. Whether you are beginning your career or arc an old
hand at submissions, review the following guidelines before sending samples. Like
anything else, submission policies change and evolve. This year, we've noticed a defi
nite trend toward streamlined submissions. Dozens of art directors and gallery owners
asked us to revise their submission preferences because they don't have time to review
bulky submissions. Many art directors who requested query letter, brochure and samples
last year now say they'd rather see a simple postcard. Similarly, many galleries reduced
the number of slides they need to see. Increasingly, art buyers ask for samples that do
not have to be returned so they can just keep them on file.
Richard Ross, a freelance designer/illustrator based in New York City has noticed
the shift away from elaborate submissions. "Keep your samples simple, elegant and
functional/' says Ross, who sends several promotional mailings each year, Ross sends
two types of targeted mailings. To market his illustration, Ross has five of his images
printed by a commercial printer on &A XllVi postcards along with his name, address
and phone number. A short paragraph on the reverse lists past clients and experience.
Though it's fine to mail postcards without envelopes, Ross likes to insert his cards in
9X12 envelopes. He sends a separate mailing targeting design clients. To show capabil
ities, he mails a slightly more extensive submission consisting of three or four cards.
Since he mails it to a smaller list, Ross orders C-prints of several images from a local
color lab at $1.10 per print.
"It makes a big difference what time of year you send your mailings/1 says Ross,
"Right around New Year's is the best time to mail your samples/* Art directors are
gearing up for the new year and new projects. Summers are generally slow, says Ross.
From his experience, the next best time to mail is right around Labor Day. Ross also
reports a shift away from portfolio reviews. "Most of the time I'll get called for jobs
just based on my postcard/' Again, more evidence that art directors are increasingly
pressed for time.
We divided this article into three sections, so whether you are a fine artist, illustrator
or designer, check under the appropriate heading for guidelines* Read individual listings
for more specific instructions.
As you read the listings, you'll see the term SASE, short for self-addressed, stamped
envelope. Enclose a SASE with your submissions if you want your material returned.
If you send postcards or tearsheets for art directors to keep on file, no return envelope
is necessary.
GUIDELINES FOR FINE ARTISTS
When submitting introductory material to galleries, send a 9 X 12 envelope contain
ing material they request in their listings. Usually that means a query letter, slides and
resume, but check each listing. Some galleries like to see more. Here's an overview of
the various components you can include:
• Slides. Send eight to twelve slides of your work in a plastic slide sleeve (available
at art supply stores). To protect slides from being damaged in the mail, insert
slide sheets between two pieces of cardboard. Ideally, slides should be taken
What Should 9 Submit? 5
by a professional photographer, but if you must take your own slides, refer to
Photographing Your Artwork, by Russell Hart (North Light Books). Label each
slide with your name, the title of the work, media, and dimensions of the work
and an arrow indicating the top of the slide. Some galleries like to see photographs
rather than slides. Refer to the listings to find out which they prefer. When choos
ing artwork to photograph, choose only your very best work.
Gallery directors look for a sense of vision or direction and a body of work to
demonstrate this. It's not enough to show a collection of unrelated work. You'll
need to show you are capable of cultivating an idea into an entire exhibition's
worth of work.
Provide gallery directors with a list of titles and suggested prices they can refer
to as they review slides. Make sure the list is in the same order as the slides.
Type your name, address and phone number at the top of the list.
• Query letter or cover letter. Type one or two paragraphs expressing your interest
in showing at the gallery, and include a date and time when you will follow up.
• Resume or bio. Your resume needn't list every job you've ever had — concentrate
on your art-related experience. List any shows your work has been included in
and the dates. A bio is a paragraph describing where you were born, your educa
tion, the work you do and where you have shown in the past,
• Artist's statement. Some galleries require a short statement about your work
and the themes you are exploring. A few paragraphs are all that is necessary.
• Brochures and business cards. Some artists design brochures showing color
samples of their artwork and biographical information. Business cards are another
professional touch. These extras make a good impression in your submission
package, but are optional.
• SASE. If you need material back, don't forget to include your SASE.
GUIDELINES FOR ILLUSTRATORS AND CARTOONISTS
Illustrators have several choices when submitting to markets. Many freelancers send
a cover letter and one or two samples in initial mailings. Others prefer a simple postcard
showing their illustrations. Here are a few of your options:
• Postcard. Choose one (or more) of your illustrations that is representative of
your style, then have the image printed on postcards. Have your name, address
and phone number printed on the front of the postcard, or in the return address
corner. Somewhere on the card should be printed the word "Illustrator." If you
use one or two colors you can keep the cost below $200. Art directors like post
cards because they are easy to file or tack on a bulletin board. If the art director
likes what she sees, she can always call you for more samples. (See examples on
page 6.)
• Promotional sheet. If you want to show more of your work, you can opt for an
8X12 color or black & white photocopy of your work. (See Kevin Ahern's
promotional sheet on page 7.)
• Tearsheets. After you complete assignments, acquire copies of any printed pages
on which your illustration appears. Tearsheets impress art directors because they
are proof that you are experienced and have met deadlines on previous projects.
• Photographs and slides. Some illustrators have been successful sending photo
graphs or slides, but printed or photocopied samples are preferred by most art
directors.
• Query or cover letter. A query letter is a nice way to introduce yourself to an
art director for the first time. One or two paragraphs stating you are available for
freelance work is all you need. Include your phone number, samples or tearsheets.
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his name and his phone number, The piece ap
peared in an ad in RSVP, with this ad he was given
several hundred postcards to use for promotion.
This humorous take on the Father of Our Country
generated a number of freelance connections for
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package Ahern created and sent to prospective clients found through Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
The mailing resulted in favorable replies and several assignments (which may have caused him to miss a few
episodes of "Oprah.")
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If you send 8X12 photocopies or tearsheets, do not fold them in thirds. It is more
professional to send them flat, not folded, in a 9X 12 envelope, along with a typed
query letter, preferably on your own professional stationery.
Humorous illustrators and cartoonists should follow the same guidelines as illustra
tors when submitting to publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies and design
firms. Professional looking photocopies work well when submitting multiple cartoons
to magazines. When submitting to syndicates, refer to the introduction for thai section
on page 516.
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNERS AND COMPUTER ARTISTS
Plan and create your submission package as if it were a paying assignment from a
client. Your submission piece should show your skill as a designer. Include one or both
of the following:
• Cover letter. This is your opportunity to show you can design a beautiful simple
logo or letterhead for your own stationery. Have the stationery printed on good
paper. Then write a simple cover letter stating your experience and skills,
• Sample. Your sample can be a copy of an assignment you have done lor another
client, or a clever self-promotional piece. Design a great piece to show off your
capabilities. For ideas and inspiration, browse through Fresh Ideas in Pnwwtion,
edited by Lynn Haller (North Light Books). Another great title from North Light
is Creative Self-Promotion on a Limited Budget, by Sally Prince Davis.
ARE PORTFOLIOS NECESSARY?
You do not need to send a portfolio when you first contact a market. But after buyers
see your samples they may want to see more, so you should have a portfolio ready to
show.
Many successful illustrators started their careers by making appointments to show
their portfolios. But it is often enough for art directors to see your samples. Gallery
directors sometimes ask to see your portfolio, but they can usually judge from your
slides whether your work would be appropriate for their galleries. Never visit a gallery
to show your portfolio without first setting up an appointment.
Some markets in this book have drop-off policies, accepting portfolios one or two
days a week. You will not be present for the review and can pick up the work u few
days later, after they've had a chance to look at it.
Most businesses are honorable and you don't have to worry about your case being
stolen. However, since things do get lost, include only duplicates that can be insured
at a reasonable cost. Only show originals when you can be present for the review. Label
your portfolio with your name, address and phone number.
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY PORTFOLIO?
The overall appearance of your portfolio affects your professional presentation. Your
portfolio need not be made of high-grade leather to leave a good impression. Neatness
and careful organization are essential whether you are using a three-ring binder or a
leather case. The most popular portfolios are simulated leather with puncture-proof
sides that allow the inclusion of loose samples. Choose a size that can be handled easily.
Avoid the large, "student" size books which are too big and bulky to fit easily cm an
art director's desk. Most artists choose 1 1 X 14 or 18 X 24. If you are a fine artist and
your work is too large for a portfolio, bring your slides and a few small samples.
Don't include everything you've done in your portfolio. Select only your best work
and choose pieces germane to the company or gallery you are approaching. If you're
What Should I Submit? 9
showing your book to an ad agency, for example, don't include greeting card illustra
tions.
In reviewing portfolios, art directors look for consistency of style and skill. They
sometimes like to see work in different stages (roughs, comps and finished pieces) to
see the progression of ideas and how you handle certain problems.
When presenting your portfolio, allow your work to speak for itself. It's best to keep
explanations to a minimum and be available for questions if asked. Prepare for the
review by taking along notes on each piece. If the buyer asks a question, take the
opportunity to talk a little bit about the piece in question. Mention the budget, time
frame and any problems you faced and solved. If you are a fine artist, talk about how
the piece fits into the evolution of a concept, and how it relates to other pieces you've
shown.
Don't ever walk out of a portfolio review without leaving the buyer a business card
or sample to remember you by. A few weeks after your review, follow up by sending
a small promo postcard or other sample as a reminder.
For more information, see The Ultimate Portfolio, by Martha Metzdorf and The Fine
Artist's Guide to Showing and Selling Your Work, by Sally Prince Davis, both published
by North Light Books.
WHAT IS SELF-PROMOTION?
Self-promotion is an ongoing process of building name recognition and reputation
through introducing yourself to new clients and reminding past clients you are still
available.
Experts suggest artists spend about one-third of each week and up to 10 percent of
their gross income on self-promotion. Whether you decide to invest this much time is
up to you, but it is important to build time into your schedule for promotional activities.
For more insight into sales and promotion, read Maria Piscopo's article, Super Sales
Strategies for Illustrators and Designers on page 33.
It's a good idea to supplement your mailings with other forms of self-promotion.
There are many additional strategies to make prospective clients aware of you and your
work. Consider some of these options:
• Talent Directories. Many graphic designers and illustrators buy pages in illustra
tion and design annuals such as Black Book, The American Showcase and RSVP.
These go to thousands of art directors across the country and many keep their
directories for up to five years.
A page in one of these directories can run from $2,000 to $3,500 and you
have no control over who receives them. Yet, some artists who buy pages claim
they make several times the amount they spend. One bonus to these directories
is they provide you with up to 2,000 loose pages, depending on the book, to use
as samples.
• Media relations. The media is always looking for good public interest stories. If
you've done something unique with your work, send a press release to magazines,
newspapers and radio. This kind of exposure is free and will help increase public
awareness of you and your work.
• Pro bono work. Donating your design or illustration services to a favorite charity
or cause not only makes you feel good — it can be good public relations. These
jobs can offer you added exposure and an opportunity to acquaint potential clients
with your work. For example, a poster designed for your local ballet company
may put your work in front of area business communicators, gallery directors
and shop owners in need of artistic services. If you design a brochure for a
charity event, you'll reach everyone on the charity's mailing list. Only donate
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free services to nonprofit organizations in need of help— don't give away work
to a client who has the means to pay.
• Networking. Attending seminars, organization meetings* trade shows, gallery
openings and fundraisers is a good way to get your name out. It doesn't hurt to
keep a business card on hand. Volunteering to work on committees gives you an
even better opportunity to make contacts,
• Contests and juried shows. Even if you don't win, contests provide good expo
sure. Judges of design and illustration contests are usually art directors and editors
who may need work in the future. Winners of competitions sponsored by design
magazines like HOW and Print are published in awards annuals and result in
national exposure. Since there are many categories and levels of awards there are
many chances to win. Judges of fine art shows are often gallery directors. Entering
a juried show will also allow you to show your work to the community.
• Home shows. If you are a fine artist and have a body of work nearly complete,
go over your mailing list and invite a select number of people to your home to
preview the work. (Before pursuing this option, however, make sure you are not
violating any contracts you already have with galleries.)
Negotiating the Best Deal
When clients and galleries show interest in your work, the moment can be so exhilarat
ing you'll agree to just about anything. Before you sign on the dotted line, or give your
verbal consent, familiarize yourself with basic copyright and fee-setting information.
Take time to discuss the terms of agreement with your client or gallery. Doing so will
improve your image as a professional in the client's eyes and will protect both you and
the client in the long run. The sections that follow cover some important points to keep
in mind during business negotiations.
REPRODUCTION RIGHTS
As creator of your artwork, you have certain inherent rights over your work and can
control how it is used. When a client buys "rights" to your work, he or she buys the
right to reproduce it for a certain duration of time. Unless all rights are purchased, you
temporarily 'lease" your work to the client for reproduction or publication. The artwork
must be returned to you unless otherwise specified. Once the buyer has used the rights
purchased, he has no further claim to your work. If he wants to use it a second or third
time, he must pay additional fees.
The more rights you sell to one client, the more money you should receive. Negotiate
this upfront with your client before agreeing on a price. Find out how long he intends
to use it and where so that you will not relinquish too many rights. If the work is going
to be used internationally, for example, you can charge a higher fee. Because copyright
is frequently misunderstood, it is paramount to know your rights and to make sure your
clients do, too. Here is a list of rights typically sold in the art marketplace:
• One-time rights. The artwork is "leased" for one use. The buyer has no guaran
tee he is the first to use the piece. Rights revert back to you after use.
« First rights. This is generally the same as purchase of one-time rights though
the art buyer is paying a bit more for the privilege of being the first to use the
image. He may use it only once unless other rights are negotiated.
• Exclusive rights. These guarantee the buyer's exclusive right to use the artwork
in his particular market or for a particular product. A greeting card company, for
example, may purchase exclusive rights to an image with the stipulation that it
not be sold to a competing card company for a certain time period. You retain
rights to sell the image to other, noncompeting markets.
« Second serial (reprint) rights. These give a newspaper or magazine the opportu
nity to print your work after it has already appeared in another publication.
« Subsidiary rights. This category covers additional rights purchased. Each right
must be specified in the contract. For example, a publisher might want to include
the right to use your illustration for the second printing or paperback edition of
a book. Most U.S. magazines ask for "first North American serial rights" which
gives them the right to publish your work in North America.
• Promotion rights. Such rights allow a publisher to use your work for promotion
of a publication in which the artwork appeared. You can charge more if the
agreement asks for promotional use in addition to the rights first sold to reproduce
the image.
• Works for hire. Under the Copyright Act of 1976, section 101, a "work for
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hire" (as applied to artwork) is defined as: "a work prepared by an employee
within the scope of his or her employment; or a work specifically ordered or
commissioned for use as a contribution to a collective work, as part of a motion
picture or audiovisual work, or as a supplementary work if the parties expressly
agree in a written instrument signed by them that the work shall be considered a
work made for hire/* Proceed with caution if a client requests this arrangement.
You could be losing possible royalties and the work you create could make your
employer very, very rich. Consult Graphic Artist's Guild's Handbook of Pricing
& Ethical Guidelines before signing anything.
• All rights. This involves selling or assigning all rights to a piece of artwork for
a specified period of time. It differs from work for hire, which means the artist
surrenders all rights to an image and any claims to royalties or other future com
pensation. Terms for all rights— including time period of usage and compensa
tion — should always be negotiated and confirmed in a written agreement with
the client.
COPYRIGHT SPECIFICS
The following questions touch upon the basics of copyright. For further information
on copyright, refer to The Legal Guide for the Visual Artist, by Tad Crawford ( Allworth
Press) and The Artist's Friendly Legal Guide (North Light Books).
What can you copyright? You can copyright any work that has sprung from your
creative efforts and is fixed on paper or any other tangible medium such as canvas
or even in computer memory. Reproductions are copyrightable under the category of
compilations and derivative works.
What can't be copyrighted? Ideas are not copyrightable. To protect an idea, you
must use nondisclosure agreements or apply for a patent. Copyright protects the form
but not the mechanical aspects of utilitarian objects. While you can copyright the form
of your "Wally the Whale" lamp, you can't stop other people from making lamps. You
can also copyright the illustration of Wally painted on the lamp.
What is copyright notice? A copyright notice consists of the word "Copyright"
or its symbol ©, the year of first publication and the full name of the copyright owner.
It must be placed where it can easily be seen, preferably on the front of your work.
You can place it on the back of a painting as long as it won't be covered by a backing
or a frame. Always place your copyright notice on slides or photographs sent to potential
clients or galleries. Affix it on the mounts of slides and on the backs of photographs
(preferably on a label).
If you omit the notice, you can still copyright the work if you have registered it
before publication and you make a reasonable effort to add the notice to all copies If
you've omitted the notice from a work that will be published, you can ask in your
contract that the notice be placed on all copies.
When is a work "published"? Publication occurs when a work is displayed pub-
licly or made available to public view. Your work is "published" when it is exhibited
m a gallery; reproduced in a magazine, on a poster or on your promotional pieces,
How do you get copyright protection? Although you will own the copyright from
the ume your work is expressed in tangible form, you must register your copyright
X wh i °r ^ °fCe ^ °rder t0 be able t0 enforcc ^ rights agaSX
fnngers. While there is no deadline for filing a copyright registration application you
may lose important recourse to infringement if the copyright for an artwork is not
registered within 90 days of publication or before infringement begins
™ u°W d° I fegiSter a work? Write to the Copyright Office, Library of Confess
Washington DC 20559 and ask for form VA (works of visual Ms). After ycm
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the form, you can call the Copyright Office information number, (202)479-0700, if you
need any help. You can also write to the Copyright Office for information, forms and
circulars (address your letter to Information and Publications, Section LM-455). After
you fill out the form, return it to the Copyright Office with a check or money order for
the required amount, a deposit copy or copies of the work and a cover letter explaining
your request. For almost all artistic work, deposits consist of transparencies (35mm or
2!4 X 214) or photographic prints (preferably 8X10). For unpublished works, send one
copy; send two copies for published works.
How does registration protect the artist? If you have registered a copyright you
can legally sue for an injunction to prevent infringers from continuing to use infringed
work and prevent distribution of the infringing material. You can sue for actual dam
ages — what would have been earned (you must prove how much money you've lost).
You can also sue for a percentage of the infringer's profits resulting from unauthorized
use of your work. Or, you can sue for statutory damages of between $200-20,000 from
innocent infringers to between $500-100,000 from willful infringers. If you win your
case, the infringers can be forced to pay legal costs and sometimes, attorney's fees.
What constitutes an infringement? Anyone who copies a protected work owned
by someone else or who exercises an exclusive right without authorization is liable for
infringement.
How long does copyright protection last? Once registered, copyright protection
lasts for the life of the artist plus 50 years. For works created by two or more people,
protection lasts for the life of the last survivor plus 50 years. For works created anony
mously or under a pseudonym, protection lasts for 100 years after the work is completed
or 75 years after publication, whichever is shorter.
What is a transfer of copyright? Ownership of all or some of your exclusive rights
can be transferred by selling, donating or trading them and signing a document as
evidence that the transfer has taken place. When you sign an agreement with a magazine
for one-time use of an illustration, you are transferring part of your copyright to the
magazine. Transfers are usually limited by time, place or form of reproduction, such
as first North American serial rights.
What is a licensing agreement? A license is an agreement by you to permit another
party to reproduce your work for specific purposes for a limited amount of time in
return for a fee or royalty. For example, you can grant a nonexclusive license for your
polar bear design, originally reproduced on a greeting card, to a manufacturer of plush
toys, to an art publisher for posters of the polar bear, or a a manufacturer of novelty
items for a polar bear mug.
FEE-SETTING IN COMMERCIAL MARKETS
It's difficult to make blanket statements about what to charge for illustration and
design. Every slice of the market is somewhat different. Nevertheless, there is one
recurring pattern: hourly rates are generally only paid to designers working inhouse on
a client's equipment. (Clients are more likely to pay hourly if they can easily keep track
of the hours freelancers work.) Freelancers working out of their own studios (this is
nearly always the arrangement for illustrators) are almost always paid a flat fee or an
advance against royalties.
If you are unsure about what to charge for a job, begin by devising an hourly rate,
taking into consideration the cost of your materials and overhead and whatever you
think your time is worth. (If you are a designer, determine what the average salary
would be for a fulltime employee doing the same job.) Then estimate how many hours
the job will take and quote a flat fee based on these calculations. Setting the Right Price
for Your Design & Illustration, by Barbara Ganim (North Light Books) includes easy-
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to-use worksheets to help you set prices for 33 kinds of projects.
There is a distinct difference between giving the client a job estimate vs. a job
quotation. An estimate is a "ballpark" figure of what the job will cost* hut is subject
to change. A quotation is a set fee which, once agreed upon, is pretty much set in stone.
Make sure the client understands which you are negotiating. Estimates are often used
as a preliminary step in itemizing costs for a combination of design services such as
concepting, typesetting and printing. Flat quotations are usually used by illustrators, as
there are fewer factors involved in arriving at fees.
For recommended charges for different services, refer to the Graphic Aw'.v/!v Guild's
Handbook of Pricing & Ethical Guidelines. Many artists' organizations have hotlines
you can call to find out standard payment for the job you're doing.
As you set fees, certain stipulations call for higher rates. Consider these bargaining
points:
• Usage (rights). The more rights bought, the more you can charge. For example,
if the client asks for a "buyout" (to buy all rights), you can charge more because
by relinquishing all rights to future use of your work you will be losing out on
resale potential.
• Turnaround time. If you are asked to turn the job around in a short amount of
time, charge more.
• Budget. Don't be afraid to ask a project's budget before offering a quote. You
won't want to charge $500 for a print ad illustration if the ad agency has a budget
of $40,000 for that ad. If the budget is that big, ask for higher payment.
• Reputation. The more well-known you are, the more you can charge. As you
become established, periodically raise your rates (in small steps) and see what
happens.
PRICING YOUR FINE ART
There are no hard and fast rules for pricing your work. Most artists and galleries
base prices on market value — what the buying public is currently paying for similar
work. Learn the market value by visiting galleries and checking prices of works similar
to yours. When you are starting out don't compare your prices to established artists,
but to emerging talent in your region. Consider these when determining price:
• Medium. Oils and acrylics cost more than watercolors by the same artist. Price
paintings higher than drawings.
• Expense of materials. Charge more for work done on expensive paper than for
work of a similar size on a lesser grade paper.
• Size. Though a large work isn't necessarily better than a small one, as a rale of
thumb you can charge more for the larger work.
• Scarcity. Charge more for one-of-a-kind works like paintings and drawings, than
for limited editions, such as lithographs and woodcuts.
• Status of artist. Established artists can charge more than lesser-known artists.
• Status of gallery. It may not be fair but prestigious galleries can charge higher
prices.
• Region. Although this is changing, works sell for more in larger cities like New
York and Chicago.
• Gallery commission. The gallery will charge from 30 to 50 percent commission.
Your cut must cover the cost of materials, studio space, taxes and perhaps shipping
and insurance, and enough extra to make a profit. If materials for a painting cost
$25; matting, framing cost $37; and you spent five hours working on it, make
sure you get at least the cost of material and labor back before the gallery takes
their share. Once you set your price, stick to the same price structure wherever
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you show your work. A $500 painting by you should cost $500 whether it is
bought in a gallery or directly from you. To do otherwise is not fair to your
gallery and devalues your work.
As you establish a reputation, begin to raise your prices — but do so cautiously. Each
time you "graduate" to a new price level, you will not be able to come back down.
CONTRACTS
Contracts are simply business tools to make sure everyone is in agreement. Ask for
one any time you enter into a business agreement. Even if you take an assignment by
phone, arrange for the specifics in writing, or provide your own. A letter stating the
terms of agreement signed by both parties can serve as an informal contract. Several
excellent books such as The Artist's Friendly Legal Guide (North Light Books) provide
sample contracts you can copy and use. Business and Legal Forms for Illustrators, by
Tad Crawford (Allworth Press) contains negotiation checklists and tear-out forms. The
sample contracts in these books cover practically any situation you might run into from
renting your fine art to spelling out royalties in a contract with a book publisher.
The items specified in your contract will vary according to the market you are dealing
with and the complexity of the project. Nevertheless, here are some basic points you'll
want to cover:
Commercial Contracts
• A description of the service you are providing.
• Deadlines for finished work.
• Rights sold.
• Your fee. Hourly rate, flat fee or royalty.
• Kill fee. Compensatory payment received by you if the project is cancelled.
• Changes fees. Penalty fees to be paid by the client for last-minute changes (these
are most often imposed by designers).
• Advances. Any funds paid to you before you begin working on the project.
« Payment schedule. When and how often you will be paid for the assignment.
• Statement regarding return of original art. Unless you are doing work for hire,
your artwork should always be returned to you.
Gallery Contracts
• Terms of acquisition or representation. Will the work be handled on consignment?
What is the gallery's commission?
• Nature of the show(s). Will the work be exhibited in group or solo shows or both?
• Time frames. At what point will the gallery return unsold works to you? When
will the contract cease to be in effect? If a work is sold, when will you be paid?
• Promotion. Who will coordinate and pay for promotion? What does promotion
entail? Who pays for printing and mailing of invitations? If costs are shared, what
is the breakdown?
• Insurance. Will the gallery insure the work while it is being exhibited?
• Shipping. Who will pay for shipping costs to and from the gallery?
• Geographic restrictions. If you sign with this gallery, will you relinquish the rights
to show your work elsewhere in a specified area? If so, what are the boundaries of
this area?
Computers: The State of the Art
Ever since Microsoft Windows came along, the Mac vs. PC debate has accelerated,
Mac aficionados find themselves defending their choice to a growing population of
Windows-lovers. Friends, co-workers, children and significant others hold strong opin
ions on which is best. Increasingly, buyers searching computer retail shelves for new
software and CD-ROM titles find less choices for Macs, while shelves are packed with
packages bearing shiny "Runs on Windows" stickers. What gives?
Before beginning this article, we took an informal survey of graphic arts profession
als. Out of 63 designers and art directors surveyed, 52 are sticking with Mac, two are
switching to Windows, two are switching/mm Windows to Mac, and seven plan to use
both platforms.
The majority of respondents were vehement in their preferences. **Mac forever!,"
"Viva Mac" and "Definitely sticking with Mac!" were common replies. All praised
Mac for reliability, compatibility and ease of use. "We're sticking with Mac - its operat
ing system is top notch," said one. Another said, "Windows is still light years behind
the Mac . . . [Windows] documents are nothing but trouble for printers to image out."
Yet there were signs of change. One designer said, 'Tni sticking with Mac unless
I'm forced to change." Another who reluctantly left Mac because his corporate clients
use IBM-based PCs said, "Our firm is currently 100 percent Windows. The future is
in multi-platforms. We can't wait for a proven version to be confirmed.*'
If Mac is so superior, why are 90 percent of computers in the corporate world IBM-
compatible PCs? How did this whole Mac vs. Windows thing get started anyway?
A MATTER OF ARCHITECTURE
The change didn't happen over night. It started in the mid-1970s when some dedi
cated computer hobbyists experimented with the new technology. Two of them, Steve
Jobs and Steve Wozniak, barely out of their teens, created the Apple II in Jobs' garage,
If at first IBM failed to recognize the potential of personal computers, in 1980 they
became hell-bent to enter the frey. In their rush to bring a personal computer to market,
IBM used an "open architecture"— using chips created by one company, an operating
system developed by another and a hard drive created by still another. "Open architec
ture" paved the way for other companies to create similar computers. Around 40 compa
nies developed affordable IBM-compatible "clones,"
Mac, however, maintained a "closed architecture," developing its entire system in-
house until 1995. Buyers had two choices— buy Mac or IBM-based computers. Install
ing and running "user friendly" Mac was easier, and the system allowed for greater
compatibility between designer and service bureaus. While Mac customers consistently
rated Macs high for reliability and buyer satisfaction, PC users (at first) experienced
system crashes and compatibility problems.
Depending on who you talk to, Mac's decision to keep a "closed architecture" was
a boon or a bust. It allowed Mac to maintain control of its product's integrity. Mac also
insisted all Mac software developers abide by stringent standards. PC hardware and
software developers, meanwhile, enjoyed free rein to develop products for the many
brands of PCs on the market.
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HOW PCs GOT PERSONALITY
Prior to the introduction of Windows, IBM-compatibles were not user-friendly.
When you turned on a PC you got a blank screen with a boring computer prompt and
you had to type odd-sounding commands to tell your computer what to do. Apple's
Macintosh, introduced in 1984, was fun. It came with a mouse! And cute icons helped
you navigate the system. These icons, or GUI (pronounced "gooey") for graphical user
interface, made Mac the most "user-friendly" computer on the market. Then, in 1985,
Microsoft created a GUI for IBM-compatibles and named it "Windows." When rede
signing Windows 3.0 they even hired the same artist who worked on the Mac GUI,
and to some extent Windows took on the feel and flow of the Mac. Because there were
so many affordable PC clones on the market, Microsoft, the software company that
created Windows, made a killing. Meanwhile, Mac continued to rule in its niche, own
ing 70-80 percent of the prepress and graphic arts markets. Mac remains the preeminent
platform for publishing and artistic use throughout the world.
SEND IN THE CLONES!
A turning point came in the winter of 1995 with the introduction of the first Mac
clones. For the first time Mac licensed its operating sytem to other companies. Power
Computing has introduced their Power Tower Mac OS system (more powerful than
Mac's own Power Mac) and PowerWave (http://www.powercc.com). Umax's Super-
Mac (http://www.info@supermac.com) will soon be available. The question of the mo
ment seems to be "Did Mac wait too long?" Though Macs are ahead in the educational
and graphics markets, PCs have an unassailable stronghold in the corporate market. Mac
watchers hope affordable clones will help Mac gain inroads into a corporate market, that
bases its decisions largely on price.
Software and CD-ROM developers complain their Mac platform products sit in
warehouses unsold. When developers try to please both Mac and Windows customers
by creating hybrids or multi-platform titles, retailers don't know where to shelve the
products. Producing two packages is not cost-effective. Software developers say this
will change only if buyers request more Mac and hybrid products, and bug retailers to
display them prominently.
Should Mac-lovers hold on to their Macs? As Michael Sullivan, computer expert
and author of Make Your Scanner A Great Design & Production Tool (North Light
Books) points out, there's no reason to panic. Even though most computers sold are
PCs, Mac offers a far superior system — especially for graphic artists. Working between
systems is already possible and easy, he says. And since so many people already have
a capitol investment in Macs, and are happy with them, why would they switch?
"There's just no comparison. PCs are just not very elegant. Comparing Macs to PCs
is like comparing BMW to General Motors."
LIVING IN A "DUAL PLATFORM" WORLD
Many freelance illustrators already work easily on either platform by saving Mac-
generated or scanned illustrations in TIFF or EPS files. It's relatively easy to then
transport them via modem to an IBM-compatible PC. Text can be moved from one
system to another by saving it in the ASCII format, or can also be saved in like programs
of applications that are used in both environments, such as Wordperfect or Microsoft
Word.
There are other options available to help you work on both platforms if that becomes
necessary:
• SoftWindows 2.0 from Insignia Solutions (415)694-7600, lets you run Windows
from your Mac.
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• You can run Windows applications on your Mac using PC System hoards from
Orange Micro (costs between $740-2,500) (714)779-2772 or http://www.or
angemicroxom.
• There are Windows utilities to make PCs more friendly to Mac files. MucOpener
($75) from Data Viz (800) 733-0030, lets Windows users preview Mac text and
graphic files. MacDrive 95 ($70), a Windows 95 utility hy Media4Produetions
(515)225-7409, enables PC users to read and write Mac files.
WHAT'S IN STORE?
Mac's highly anticipated System 8 (formerly known as Copland) will allow users
to work freely between both environments and has multimedia and Internet access
capabilities. Though it won't be be available for purchase until mid- 1997, you can now
get a free CD-ROM preview of System 8 by calling (800)825-2145 or (303)297-8070.
Ask for the Mac OS-8 tour. For more information about Mac's products visit http://
www.info.apple.com or http://www.apple.com or look for keyword "applecomputer"
on America Online.
There's a rule of thumb that every 18 months or so new technology appears on the
market that is twice as powerful as its predecessor. In this period of adjustment, com
puter buyers have had to scramble just to keep up. Professionals learned to anticipate
changes and build the cost of new equipment and upgrades into business plans, Within
the next few years, even more changes are in store, And all the competition out there
is great for buyers. Companies are offering more products, at lower prices, to help you
work in both environments. In the future, it won't matter whether you own a Mac or
a PC. Your computer's power will depend on the software you choose. Amazing multi
media capabilities will become affordable, everyday options. Soon you'll be cutting
and pasting text and videos from the World Wide Web and incorporating them seam
lessly into your documents.
According to conventional wisdom, it takes 30 years for a society to fully assimilate
a new technology. Up until now, say the experts, we've been experiencing horse and
buggy days. Today's technology is the equivalent of a Model T. To follow the analogy
further, within just a few years, we'll be cruising the Autobahn in a Lamborghini!
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Working the Web: Online
Opportunities for Artists
BY CYNTHIA GOODMAN
1995 was hailed as "The Year of the Internet" in the cover story of the year end
issue of Newsweek. The pervasiveness of this relatively new technology is inescapable.
Nevertheless, for many, the conduits for global interconnectivity on this worldwide
computer network were intitially difficult to grasp. The sudden, ubiquitous rise of the
network was overwhelming, and traveling into the unknown terrain of Cyberspace
seemed mysterious. However, demystification is occurring with similar velocity. Al
though some adults have been tentative in their embrace of the World Wide Web,
children race home from school to communicate online with new friends from all over
the world.
GOLD RUSH OF THE NINETIES?
Over the past decade, initially trepidatious artists have embraced computer technol
ogy with increasing eagerness and varying degrees of experimentation. The mood has
changed from caution to outright jubilation. Perhaps the most dramatic component in
this evolution has been the acceptance of the Internet as a forum for the display, creation,
exchange and selling of art. The World Wide Web frenzy we are witnessing may be
attributed as much to its potential as a tool for creativity and communications as to its
economic possibilities. Although it is undeniable that sales can be facilitated by online
services, it is not yet certain how much art-purchasing activity has actually transpired
in this manner. Despite the euphoric expectations and the commonly held assumption
that the Internet is synonymous with the Gold Rush of the Nineties, so far there are no
statistics to support this belief. The quip of Steven Rutt, president of Rutt Video Inc.
(http://www.rvi.com), a leading New York video and computer graphics facility, that
"the Internet is a zero billion dollar industry" aptly sums up both the promise and the
economic reality of the situation so far.
Each of the individuals I interviewed for this article has used the Internet either for
the display of his or her own artwork or that of others. Their experiences typify those
of countless artists who either have their own websites, or whose work is available on
other sites. For more information on websites and online services for artists, see Internet
Resources, page 685.
A RENOWNED ARTIST GOES ONLINE
Internationally renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly's blown glass received national
attention for its presence on the Internet when it was among the works in an exhibition
CYNTHIA GOODMAN is the former Director of the IBM Gallery of Science and Art in New
York, where she organized the landmark "Computers and Art" exhibition. A world authority on
digital art, Goodman is the author of Digital Visions: Computers and Art, which serves as a
textbook in the field. She is currently organizing an exhibition of interactive art for The Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston. She has edited and produced a CD-ROM, InfoART, published by ARTway
and distributed by D.A.R Publishers, New York. (800)673-4626.
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of American crafts displayed in the White House and exhibited simultaneously in an
online version. A cerulean blue bowl by Chihuly was one of the works featured in a
New York Times (May 7, 1995) review of the online exhibition, which included video
clips as well as tours of five of the artist's studios,
Now, Chihuly has his own website (http;//www.chihuly,com), which was launched
in May of 1995, and his own webmaster. Visitors to this site can learn about the artist
and his current exhibitions, see a gallery of his selected work and architectural installa
tions, place orders for books on the artist, as well as e-mail comments about the site.
Although digital technology does not play a role in Chihuly's creative process, he
launched a site cognizant of the enormous impact that technology exerts on the art
world as well as the art-viewing public.
What do you see as your website's primary function, i.e., sales, promotion,
information?
Dale Chihuly: At this time the primary function is to provide information about the
work and its exhibition schedule. It is also used for the sale of books and other paper
products.
Have you sold work over the Web?
DC: Two works have been sold as a result of the website.
Are there particular online capabilities that you feel are most helpful to you
as an artist?
DC: Responses from visitors to the site, especially school-age children.
Despite the avalanche of websurfers, we are still in a time of considerable
skepticism about the Web. Are you at all fearful that having your work
accessible on the Web will diminish interest in or become a substitute for
viewing the actual work?
DC: No. I think exposure through the Web increases interest in seeing the real thing,
Your work was among those featured in the New York Times review last year
of the White House exhibition of American arts and crafts and its simultane
ous display on the Web. What was the reaction to this display?
DC: The reaction was favorable, but I have no documentation of numbers and types
of responses.
Your current Venice project is on the Web, Can you explain why you se
lected this project for Web display?
DC: "Chihuly Over Venice" is on the Web because it is the most important project we
are working on at this time. Besides being an exciting artistic venture, it tells the story
of collaboration, teamwork and the breaking down of cultural barriers.
You have your own webmaster. Do you plan similar viewings/exhibitions In
the future?
DC: We plan to have the website reflect the activities of the studio. No more, no less.
PIONEERING THE VIRTUAL GALLERY
Artist Darcy Gerbarg, a pioneer in the field of digital imaging, is president of ART-
way, (http://www.artway.com) an online arts service organization of computer and mu-
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seum professionals. Gerbarg sees the Internet as a means of disseminating information
about art in a broad and efficient manner. She is also appreciative of the ways in which
the digital transmission of art makes it accessible in ways previously impossible.
What do you see as the potential of an online service for museums?
Darcy Gerbarg: No serious art professional can ignore the staggering potential of this
tool for our field. Internet services are crucial to every arts organization.
What are some of the services that ARTway offers to the museum commu
nity?
DG: ARTway can expand the reach of institutions not only in their communities, but
also far beyond. Our services offer opportunities for most museum departments. Infor
mation about current and future programming as well as special events can be posted
and updated on an ongoing basis, so that all last minute changes and additions can be
accommodated. Information about museum activities will no longer be limited to mu
seum members, but also be available to users of the Net.
What are some of the special features of your online service?
DG: A special feature of our service is our ability to document exhibitions via Quick-
time VR [virtual reality]. Through ARTway 's creation of a virtual reality gallery or
panoramic display, viewers can navigate the work on display in museums at their leisure
on a computer screen at home. This feature is of interest not only to prospective museum
visitors eager to preview an exhibition, but also to other institutions as a means of
reviewing a show for potential travel. No longer will museum professionals or interested
members of the public be reliant on printed publications that often appear months after
an exhibition closes for information about current activities.
In what other ways will viewers learn about art through your service?
DG: ARTway will also feature exhibitions curated by authorities in their respective
fields. The topic of these exhibitions will be broad and ranging for example, from
European and American paintings to American arts and crafts, Asian art, digital art,
performance and video. Regularly scheduled chat rooms will make dealers, artists,
museums and other arts professionals available to those participating in these online
sessions.
VISIONS OF LASCAUX
Through his "Visions of Lascaux" project, Benjamin Britton, assistant professor of
electronic art at the University of Cincinnati, made the Paleolithic rock art in the caves
of Lascaux art available to the public via state-of-the-art virtual reality techniques.
Participants who don VR goggles and navigate the grottoes on a computer screen wield
ing a Spaceball tracking mechanism, witness unprecedented vistas and modes of explo
ration.
What do you see as the future of virtual reality on the Internet?
Benjamin Britton: To be in what I call "mutual reality," which is multi-user virtual
reality, is clearly the future of virtual reality on the Net. I would like to build intelligent
algorithms that would create selected groups able to interact in mutual reality. I believe
that the electronic frontier will really be most broadly opened when high band width
capabilities are brought into the residential market, and when the phone companies are
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able to solve this socio-economic dilemma. Then we can have extremely high quality
multi-user VR, in which we can all participate in a very rich graphic environment with
absolute uncompromised image quality and full immersive capabilities.
How long do you think this will take to happen?
BB: The ultimate VR has not yet been made, but I definitely believe it can be. The
foundation is in place for it to happen. When computers have 3-dimensionaI graphics
capabilities with millions of polygons per frame and a minimum of 256 megabytes of
texture memory, then we can approach the kind of photo realistic image quality that
people really expect when they think of good VR. It remains for creative people to
implement these new ideas in this physical form,
Can you envision your exhibition, "Visions of Lascaux," now seen In galleries
and on CD-ROM, as being available on the Web? If so, what would your
dream implementation be based on the digital capabilities available today?
BB: I would like to have absolutely great graphic capabilities so that we wouldn't have
to compromise on the image quality, the sound, or the interactive capabilities of the
experience. This might mean newer technologies than we have today, but built on the
good work that is presently being done. I would like to have "Laseaux" exist on a
server, so that people could dial in and experience it in the best way possible-— that is,
in groups of five at a time. So that even if 25,000 people dialed in, they would experience
it and wander through the cave in groups of five. All the others would be invisible to
each other. In that way the cave and its natural scale would not be obviously ovcmoou-
iated.
A RARE BIRD AT THE OLYMPICS
University of Kentucky Professor Eduardo Kac uses electronic media in his innova
tive work in holography, telecommunications events and conceptual art. Kac is one of
eight artists whose work will be shown in the exhibition "Out of Bounds; New Work
by Eight Southeast Artists'* organized by Nexus Contemporary Art Center in Atlanta
in collaboration with the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Kac has a long
history of interest in telecommunications-based artwork and dates his first such work
to 1985 when he was still living in Rio de Janeiro. Kac's work can be viewed at http://
www.uky.edu/FineArts.Art/Kac/Kachome.html «
You had an early interest in telecommunications and art. What was your
first piece in this medium?
Eduardo Kac: In 1985, working with the phone company in Rio, I created what we
today call a virtual gallery, enabling myself and a few other artists to place works in a
remote site to be accessed from different parts of the country. In fact, there were public
terminals placed by the phone company in airports, shopping centers, universities.
When did you create your first public presentation involving the Internet?
EK: I created the first public presentation of my telerobotic artwork in Chicago in 1992
There, people interacted with the piece in one location and by doing so, manipulated the
robot m a remote place. In 1994, 1 created the first networked telepresence installation in
which the robot was located in Chicago and people would control it from sites around
the U.S. One of the unique things about this was that the body of the telerobot was
inhabited by more than one person at the same time. As a consequence, they had to
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share the controls democratically, seeing through the eyes of the robot at the same time.
So they developed a sense of being together in that remote body. The vision was shared
through live digital video on the Internet, with anybody in the world who had access
to the Internet. We had people coming online from Ireland, Canada, several American
cities, Germany, Finland and other countries.
Do you approach your work on the Net in a different way than you do in
other mediums?
EK: No, I don't come to telecommunications and networking differently from the other
work I do. All my work, I guess, is concept driven, not so much media driven, It's not
like I have a medium and see what I can do with it, but the works follow a general
interest I have in language and how communication lies at the core of our very experi
ence of the world.
Can you tell me about the work you created for the Olympics?
EK: When you enter the exhibition and see my work "Rare Avis," you walk into a
triangular room and immediately see a cage in the space and notice there is something
not quite normal about it. Eventually you will notice that there are two things in the
cage: a group of small monochromatic birds, and towards the back of the cage, a
colorful, tropical, large beautiful telerobotic macaw.
What happens next?
EK: When you put on the VR headset, you project yourself into the body of the telema-
caw. Several things happen at once. As you move your head to the left, headtracking
moves the telerobotic head to the left. As you move your head to the right, the telero
botic head is moved to the right. The macaw is both in color and in stereo. What you
see with your left eye is displayed on a large monitor so that other people in the exhibit
can see what's going on. What you see with your right eye is being fed live, in real
time, to the Internet and digitized and transmitted as digital video. In principle, anybody,
anywhere in the world who has Internet access can see it. There are no restrictions.
The vision system is being controlled by you in the gallery, so what people on the Net
see pretty much responds to your physical motion.
Why do you now choose to create works on the Net, involving the public,
rather than with groups of networked artists, as you did in your earlier
work?
EK: When the Internet finally became available, it became a natural extension for me.
The Internet is not comparable to the smaller parallel artists' networks that I had either
initiated or participated in, because it is worldwide and involves a lot of other people
that are not necessarily artists. When you can use the Net you can create pieces you
couldn't create otherwise instead of porting works to the Net. You can create situations
that are truly democratic.
Business Nuts & Bolts
Whether you sell paintings, illustration or design services you'll need business savvy
in order to survive and prosper. This ehapter will give you an overview of the business
aspects of your career.
BILLING
If you are a designer or illustrator, you will be responsible for sending out invoices
for your services. Clients generally will not issue checks without them. Most graphic
artists arrange to be paid in thirds, billing the first third before starting the project, the
second after the client approves the initial roughs, and the third upon completion of
the project.
Standard invoice forms allow you to itemize your services, The more you spell out
the charges, the easier it will be for your clients to understand what they are paying
for. Most designers charge extra for changes made after approval of the initial layout.
Keep a separate form for change orders and attach it to your invoice.
A NOTI ABOUT GALLERIES
If you are working with a gallery, you will not need to sead invoices. The gallery
should sead you a check each time one of your pieces is sold (generally within 30
days), To ensure that you are paid promptly, call the gallery periodically to touch
base. Let the director or business manager know that you ar« keeping m eye on your
work.
If you are an illustrator, your invoice can be much simpler, as you'll generally be
charging a flat fee. It's helpful, in determining your quoted fee, to itemize charges
according to time, materials and expenses (the client need not see this itemization— it
is for your own purposes).
Most businesses require your social security number or tax ID number before they
can cut a check so include this information in your bill Be sure to put a due date on
each invoice. Most artists ask for payment within 10-30 days.
Sample invoices are featured in The Designer* Commonsense Business Book, by
Barbara Ganim (North Light Books) and Business and Legal Forms for Illustrators
by Tad Crawford (Allworth Press).
RECORD KEEPING
The best bookkeeping systems are simple ones. Visit an office supply store and pick
out a journal, ledger or computer software suited to your needs. If you are an illustrator
or designer, assign a job number to each assignment. Record the date of the project,
the client's name, any expenses incurred, sales tax and payments due.
A simple system for fine artists consists of two folders— one for expenses and one
for sales. Every time you purchase art supplies, place the receipt in your "expenses"
folder. When you make a sale, photocopy the check or place a receipt in your "sales"
folder. " *
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You must save all receipts, invoices and canceled checks related to your business in
order to report your income to the IRS. A handy method is to label your records with
the same categories listed on Schedule C of the 1040 tax form. This allows you to
easily transfer figures to tax forms. Make an effort to keep your files in chronological
order.
As your business grows, consult with or hire an accountant who specializes in work
ing with creative people or small business operators. Find someone who understands
your needs and keeps track of legislation affecting freelancers.
TAXES
You have the right to take advantage of deducting legitimate business expenses from
your taxable income. Art supplies, studio rent, advertising and printing costs, and other
business expenses are deductible against your gross art-related income. It is imperative
to seek the help of an accountant in preparing your return. In the event your deductions
exceed profits, the loss will lower your taxable income from other sources.
To guard against taxpayers fraudulently claiming hobby expenses as business losses
in order to offset other income, the IRS requires taxpayers to demonstrate a "profit
motive." As a general rule, you must show a profit three out of five years to retain a
business status. This is a guideline, not a rule. The IRS looks at nine factors when
evaluating your status and examines losses closely. If you are audited, the burden of
proof will be on you to demonstrate your work is a business and not a hobby.
The nine criteria the IRS uses to distinguish a business from a hobby are: the manner
in which you conduct your business, expertise, amount of time and effort put into your
work, expectation of future profits, success in similar ventures, history of profit and
losses, amount of occasional profits, financial status, and element of personal pleasure
or recreation. If the IRS rules that you paint for pure enjoyment rather than profit, they
will consider you a hobbyist.
Even if you are a "hobbyist," you can deduct expenses such as paint, canvas and
supplies on a Schedule A, but you can only take art-related deductions equal to art-
related income. That is, if you sold two $500 paintings, you can deduct expenses such
as art supplies, art books, magazines and seminars only up to $ 1 ,000. Itemize deductions
only if your total itemized deductions exceed your standard deduction. You will not be
allowed to deduct a loss from your other source of income.
Document Each Transaction
Keep all receipts, canceled checks, contracts and records of sale in a journal or diary.
Record your expenses daily, showing what was purchased, from whom, for how much
and the date. Log automobile expenses separately showing date, mileage, gas purchased
and reason for trip. Complete and accurate records will demonstrate to the IRS that
you take your career seriously.
To deduct business expenses, your accountant will fill out a regular 1040 tax form
(not 1040EZ) and prepare a Schedule C. Schedule C is a separate form used to calculate
the profit or loss from your business. The income (or loss) from Schedule C is then
reported on the 1040 form. In regard to business expenses, the standard deduction does
not come into play as it would for a hobbyist. The total of your business expenses need
not exceed the standard deduction.
There is a shorter form called Schedule C-EZ for self-employed people in service
industries. It can be applicable to illustrators and designers who have receipts of $25,000
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HOME OFFICE DEDUCTION
If you freelance fulltime from your home, and devote a separate area to your business,
you may qualify for a home office deduction. If eligible you can deduct a percentage
of your rent and utilities, expenses such as office supplies and business-related tele
phone calls, •
The IRS does not allow deductions if the space is used for reasons other than
business. A studio or office in your home must meet three criteria:
* The space must be used exclusively for your business.
* The space must be used regularly as a place of business,
* The space must be your principle place of business,
The IRS might question a home office deduction if you are employed fulltime
elsewhere and freelance from home. If you do claim a home office, the area must be
clearly divided from your living area, A desk in your bedroom will not qualify, To
figure out the percentage of your home used for business, divide the total square
footage of your home by the total square footage of your office, (To determine square
footage, multiply length by width,) This will give you a percentage to work with
when figuring deductions. If the home office is 10 percent of the square footage of
your home, deduct 10 percent of expenses such as rent, heat and air conditioning,
The total home office deduction cannot exceed the gross income you derive from
its business use. You cannot take a net business loss resulting from a home office
deduction. Your business must be profitable three out of five years, Otherwise, you
will be classified as a hobbyist and will not be entitled to this deduction.
Consult a tax advisor before attempting to take this deduction, since its interpreta-
tion$ frequently change,
Refer to IRS Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home, for additional informa
tion tfpmemde Money, by Barbara Brabec (Betterway Books), provides formulas
fot determining deductions and provides checklists of direct and indirect expenses,
or less and deductible expenses of $2,000 or less. Check with your accountant to see
if you qualify.
Deductible expenses include advertising costs, brochures, business cards, proles-
sional group dues, subscriptions to trade journals and arts magazines, legal and profes
sional services, leased office equipment, office supplies, business travel expenses and
many other expenses. Your accountant can give you a list of all 1 00 percent and 50
percent deductible expenses (such as entertainment).
As a self-employed "sole proprieter" there is no employer regularly taking tax out
of your paycheck. Your accountant will help you put money away to meet your tax
obligations, and may advise you to estimate your tax and file quarterly returns.
Your accountant also will be knowledgeable about another annual tax called the
Social Security Self-Employment tax. You must pay this tax if your net freelance in
come is $400 or more, even if you have other employment.
The fees of tax professionals are relatively low, and they are deductible. To find a
good accountant, ask colleagues for recommendations, look for advertisements in trade
publications or ask your local Small Business Association. And don't forget to deduct
the cost of this book.
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Independent Contractor or Employee?
Some clients automatically classify freelancers as employees and require them to
file Form W-4. If you are placed on employee status, you may be entitled to certain
benefits, but a portion of your earnings will be withheld by the client until the end of
the tax year and you could forfeit certain deductions. In short, you may end up taking
home less than you would if you were classified as an independent contractor.
The IRS uses a list of 20 factors to determine whether a person should be classified
as an independent contractor or an employee. This list can be found in Publication 937.
Note, however, that your client will be the first to decide whether or not you will be
so classified.
The $600 Question
If you bill any client in excess of $600, the IRS requires the client to provide you
with a form 1099 at the end of the year. Your client must send one copy to the IRS and
a copy to you to attach to your income tax return. Likewise, if you pay a freelancer
over $600, you must issue a 1099 form. This procedure is one way the IRS cuts down
on unreported income.
Good News About Sales Tax
The good news is, you could be tax exempt when buying art supplies. The bad news
is you have to collect and report sales tax.
Most states require a 2 to 7 percent sales tax on artwork you sell directly from your
studio, or at art fairs, or on work created for a client, such as art for a logo. You must
register with the state sales tax department, which will issue you a sales permit, or a
resale number, and send you appropriate forms and instructions for collecting the tax.
Getting a sales permit usually involves filling out a form and paying a small fee. Report
ing sales tax is a relatively simple procedure. Record all sales taxes on invoices and in
your sales journal. Every three months total the taxes collected and send it to the state
sales tax department.
As long as you have the above sales permit number, you can buy art supplies for
paintings and assignments without paying sales tax. You will probably have to fill out
a tax-exempt form with your permit number at the sales desk where you buy materials.
The reason you do not have to pay sales tax on your art supplies is that sales tax is
only charged on the final product. However, you must then add the cost of materials
into the cost of your finished painting or the final artwork for your client. Keep all of
your purchase receipts for these items in case of a tax audit. If the state discovers that
you have not collected sales tax, you will be liable for tax and penalties.
If you sell all your work through galleries they will charge sales tax, but you will
still need a tax exempt number so you can get a tax exemption on supplies.
Some states claim "creativity" is a non-taxable service, while others view it as a
product and therefore taxable. Be certain you understand the sales tax laws to avoid
being held liable for uncollected money at tax time. Write to your state auditor for sales
tax information.
In most states, if you are selling to a customer outside of your sales tax area, you
do not have to collect sales tax. However, this may not hold true for your state. You
may also need a business license or permit. Call your state tax office to find out what
is required.
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! STILL CONFUSED ABOUT TAXES?
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Most IRS offices have walk-in centers open year-round and offer ewer 90 free IRS
publications to help taxpayers, Some helpful booklets available include Publication
334— Tax Guide for Small Business; Publication 505— Tax Withholding mid Bsti*
mated Tax; and Publication 533— Self Employment Tax. Order by phone at (800)829-
3676.
The booklet that comes with your tax return forms contains addresses of regional
Forms Distribution Centers you can write to for further information. The U.S. Small
Business Administration offers seminars on taxes, and arts organizations hold many
workshops covering business management, often including detailed tax information.
Inquire at your local arts council, aits organization or university to see if a workshop
is scheduled.
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING YOUR WORK
Send your submissions via first class mail for quicker service and better handling.
Package flat work between heavy cardboard or foam core, or roll it in a cardboard tube.
Include your business card or a label with your name and address on the outside of the
packaging material in case the outer wrapper becomes separated from the inner packing
in transit.
Protect larger works— particularly those that are matted or framed— with a strong
outer surface, such as laminated cardboard, masonite or light plywood, Wrap the work
in polyfoam, heavy cloth or bubble wrap and cushioned against the outer container
with spacers to keep from moving. Whenever possible, ship work before it is glassed,
If the glass breaks en route, it may destroy your original image. If you are shipping
large framed work, contact a museum in your area for more suggestions on packaging,
The U.S. Postal Service will not automatically insure your work, but you can pur
chase up to $600 worth of coverage. Artworks exceeding this value should be sent by
registered mail. Certified packages arc logged in at each destination en route, They
travel a little slower, but are easier to track.
Consider special services offered by the post office, such as Priority Mail Express
Mail Next Day Service and Special Delivery. For overnight delivery, check to see which
air freight services are available in your area. Federal Express automatically insures
packages for $ 1 00 and will ship art valued up to $500, Their 24-hour computer tracking
system enables you to locate your package at any time.
UPS automatically insures work for $100, but you can purchase additional insurance
for work valued as high as $25,000 for items shipped by air (there is no limit for items
sent on the ground). UPS cannot guarantee arrival dates but will track lost packages.
It also offers Two-Day Blue Label Air Service within the US. and Next Day Service
in specific zip code zones.
Before sending any original work, make sure you have a copy (photostat, photocopy,
slide or transparency) in your files. Always make a quick address check by phone
before putting your package in the mail.
Taking Your Show on the Road
BY PATRICK SESLAR
Art festivals are one of the most attractive and accessible marketing avenues open to
artists. Where else can you rent "gallery" space for a weekend, see thousands of eager
patrons, get instant feedback from customers and get your paycheck before you pack up
for the night? Art festivals give you hands-on control of your career— you decide when
and where to exhibit, what to paint, how to frame your artwork and how to price it.
Even if you aren't greatly concerned about making sales, art festivals are a great
way to gain exposure for your work. Many gallery owners, print publishers and art
collectors regularly visit top art festivals. In many juried festivals, guest judges such
as museum curators, gallery owners and other art professionals visit each booth during
the show and award cash prizes for the best works in each category. In better festivals,
the Best of Show award is usually worth from $750-1,500 — at top shows such as the
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival near Orlando, Florida, this award can be as much
as $10,000.
Beyond these obvious advantages, art festivals provide a great opportunity to net
work with fellow artists. Visiting with other artists fosters a sense of community and
can provide inspiration, as well as a source of experienced critiques and advice from
your peers.
As an artist who has sold his work at art shows in almost every state from Florida
to California, I can tell you shows are profitable. Experienced artists estimate that they
earn $1,500 (before expenses) for a typical 2-day festival. But sales will vary from
show to show.
BEGIN WITH A PLAN
There is a lot of planning and work involved. You'll need to buy or build an attractive
portable booth; become an expert at matting and framing; establish rapport with custom
ers; learn how to keep track of sales, money and mailing lists. And if you want to
significantly increase your income, you'll have to spend a lot of time on the road. The
effort is definitely worth it if you value the personal freedom that comes with life as
an artist.
Don't just enter the first show you learn about, have a plan. Start an "art fair note
book" to keep track of data as you learn. Work out costs on paper to find out just how
much you'll need to invest in your display and travel expenses before you take on the
circuit. In the majority of festivals, once you've been accepted and have paid your
booth fee, there are no commissions or additional charges.
This article offers many tips on how to break into this profitable market, what you
might expect to earn and, once in, how to maximize your sales and minimize your
costs. But it is a good idea to pick up additional information by visiting shows and
talking to fellow artists before you make a commitment to enter your first show.
PATRICK SESLAR is a fine artist who has sold his work in hundreds of art shows. He is also
a contributing editor 0/The Artist's Magazine.
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LOCATE THE
Not ail art festivals are equal. Research to find out what shows are available nationally
and locally. Do a little reading on the subject in your public library, Sunshine Artist
Magazine (2600 Temple Dr., Winter Park FL 32789. (800)597^2573) publishes a compre
hensive listing of upcoming festivals and offers a helpful rating system so you can c\ ahiate
opportunities. More than 10,000 shows a year are announced through this periodical
Shows are also announced under "Showplace" in the classified section of The Artists
Magazine (see Publications of Interest, page 681 ), your local newspapers and local arts
publications. Most opportunities fall into one of the following categories:
Art Association Exhibits
Some art clubs sponsor exhibitions for their members at local malls or in the lobbies
of businesses. Most shows are small, informal, easy to get into and have limited sales
potential. However, there are some, such as the Summer Arts Festival in Ann Arbor,
Michigan, sponsored by the Michigan Guild of Artists and Artisans, that are large*
well-attended and profitable.
Privately Organized, For-profit Festivals
"Promoter shows" are organized by professional promoters. They vary widely an
to overall quality and sales potentials. Entrance requirements are less strict than for
other shows and booth fees range from about $75-400, averaging about $175, He sure
to look up the rating of a show in Sunshine Artist Magazine and talk to fellow artists
for recommendations before you sign on. Find out how long the show has been in
existence. As a general rule, the longer the show has been offered the better the chance
that sales are good and exhibitors are happy.
Civic-sponsored Festivals
A third category of festival is typically sponsored by local chambers of commerce,
or by civic groups. These art festivals vary widely in quality and entrance requirements.
The best and most profitable ones are carefully juried by slides and competition can
be stiff. In a juried show, a screening of all artists takes place. Even though you might
pay an entry fee, there is no guarantee you will be selected. It's not uncommon for top
juried art festivals, such as the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival to receive 1 JCM) or
more applications for 250 booth spaces. By contrast some smaller art festivals scarcely
get enough applications to fill the available spaces.
Since many shows are annual events, it is possible to attend shows the year before
you enter to make sure the quality of the work displayed equals yours. You can also
observe how art is selling. See if there is enough space between booths for shoppers
to browse and see the artwork. How is the layout? Do some booths seem to be in low
traffic areas, while others seem to be in prime areas for sales? Talk with artists to see
if they have entered the show year after year (a good sign). If you talk to several artists
who are disappointed with the way the show is run, you could save yourself from
entering the show and having a bad experience.
TEN TIPS FOR SUCCESS ON THE ART FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
1. Send for an application/prospectus before entering a show. A prospectus lists
rales the exhibitors must abide by. It should contain deadlines, jury/processing fees,
restrictions, booth fees, judges name(s) (if it is a juried show), prizes awarded, whether
a commission is taken by the organizers and other pertinent information.
Jury/processing fees range from $10-25 and are nonrefundable. Booth fees for juried
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shows range from $75-400 and usually must be submitted with your application. If
accepted into a festival, your booth fee check will be cashed and is nonrefundable even
if you do not ultimately exhibit in the festival for some unexpected reason such as car
trouble or a sell-out at a previous festival.
For most applications, you'll also need at least three 35mm slides of your work and
one of your display. Have a professional take the slides of your work if possible since
jurors will have about 15 seconds to decide whether or not you'll be among those
invited to exhibit at the festival. If you don't have the exact display you'll be using,
take a tip from Hollywood — set up a mock set of inexpensive painted plywood panels
and hang your work long enough to get the necessary display slide.
2. Build up an inventory of work in popular sizes and prices. Works priced at
$100 and less sell best. The next price bracket, $200-1,000 is more difficult to sell. Oddly
enough, works priced over $1,000 seem to sell better than those in the $200-1,000 range.
So offer one or two works in the over $1,000 category. Even if you don't sell them, they'll
make your smaller works look like great values. You'll need enough work to create an
attractive display of framed work and perhaps fill a bin of unframed, shrink-wrapped
works. Have plenty of work available at the most saleable prices. This doesn't mean you
should spend a lot of time painting large works and selling them for $39. Savvy artists
mat smaller works, such as sketches and color studies, that they might normally file or
throw away. Sketches and studies have a wonderful spontaneity customers love. Multiple
originals (etchings, monotypes, etc.) or offset reproductions also are attractive alternatives
that can usually be offered in this same popular price range.
3. Consider your first show a learning experience. Don't expect to make a profit.
Use the experience to learn the ropes, try out your display and get customer feedback
on your work.
4. Budget for booth fees, meals and travel expenses. Pack a lunch. Art festival
food is notoriously bad as well as overpriced. Take a small cooler and thermos and
you'll save $15-20 per day. Pick shows within reasonable driving distance. Motel costs
can add $40-100 per day to your overhead. Some artists drive as much as three hours
to and from a show each day to save on motels; but generally it's neither cost- nor
time-effective to drive more than an hour and a half to and from a festival. When you
must stay in motels, ask about commercial rates, bargain plans or automobile club
discounts.
5. Build your own booth. You might be surprised to discover that you can't just
show up at an outdoor festival with work; you must furnish a display. Most festivals
provide space for a 10' X 10' booth. The cost of ready-made display components such
as canopies and display panels can easily run $1,200-1,500. Once you start selling your
work, that investment can easily be absorbed over a number of festivals. However,
when you first start out, the cost of a suitable display can become a major obstacle to
what otherwise is one of the most accessible markets for your work.
One solution is to build your own display. For as little as $200-400 you can build a
display from lightweight screen door-like panels constructed of chicken wire stretched
over a frame of 4" hardwood. Hinge the panels together and cover the chicken wire with
attractive fabric to create a gallery-like backdrop for your work. Another simple design
can be assembled from nine 36" wide "hollow-core" interior doors joined with butt
hinges. Use three doors for each side and three for the back. Add a coat of waterseal to
the outside and wall paint on the inside, Voila! An instant outdoor art gallery. To protect
yourself and your artwork from sun and rain, try stretching a white tarp over the top of
your display. Keep in mind that appearance is important — show sponsors don't want
tacky displays and potential collectors will get their first impressions of you and your
work from your display long before they get close enough to appreciate your technique.
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For more specifics, visit art fairs to see how other artists build their booths and
displays. If you see one you like, ask the artist for more details. When planning your
display, consider whether you'll carry the panels inside a vehicle or on fop of it, and
make sure the display is manageable enough to assemble yourself. Bring wooden blocks
to level your display when you have to set up on uneven terrain. You'll also want ropes
and weights for setting up on concrete or asphalt or dog stakes for grass to keep your
display from becoming a kite in gusty winds,
6. Do your own framing and matting. Buying ready-made frames or having a
framer cut mats for you quickly eats into your profits. By purchasing prefinished mold
ing in 10-foot lengths, you may be able to cut your framing costs by half or more.
Glass and molding are the most expensive components of framed artworks, To minimize
your costs, consider framing only a few of your best pieces. Mat the rest and protect
them with clear, heat-shrink plastic film.
7. Offer special services. Of course you should be aware of the basics, like bringing
enough cash to make change for customers, but consider offering extra services, For
example, let customers know through signs or conversation, that you accept commis
sions, that you will crate and ship their purchases for an additional fee, or that you'll
change a mat or frame for them. You can offer MasterCard and VISA if you first contact
your local banker to make the necessary arrangements. The transaction fees are nominal;
you will make sales you might otherwise miss. Consider offering a "layaway" plan
for purchases — get a 25% down payment and allow the customer to make the balance
payable in installments over a 90-day period. In nearly 20 years of selling artwork, I've
only received two bad checks and never had a default on an installment sale.
8. Keep accurate financial records, Keep records of every sale you make for tax
puiposes. (See federal and sales tax information in the Business Nuts & Bolts article
on pages 24-28.)
9. Keep a guest book at your display. Invite customers to sign your guest book
and provide addresses so you can add them to your mailing list. If you have a computer
and printer, consider sending an annual or more frequent newsletter with dates and
locations of your festivals along with news of any awards or other accomplishments in
your life. Collectors buy the artist as well as the art, so keep them posted and keep
them enthused. Many artists credit mailing lists with turning mediocre festivals into
consistent producers.
10. After you gain experience, plan a season of shows. Try a few different types
of shows first to see which you like best. Then get out your calendar and set some
goals for shows you'd like to enter, perhaps tying some in with your vacation plans.
Keep in mind that application deadlines are often 2-4 months prior to show date, Try
to get into the quality art festivals with the best reputations, that have high attendance.
For example, the annual Pacific Northwest Arts & Crafts Fair, held since 1947 in
Bellevue, Washington, featuring over 300 artist booths, draws 300,000 people and gen
erates over $1.3 million in art sales and was ranked number seven in the nation's top
fine art festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The more people that see your work,
the more work you will sell. Make sure your work fits the festival For example, some
shows are geared more toward crafts, some are slanted toward fine art.
Establish a sales goal. When figuring out your budget, allow enough money to stay
in a hotel if necessary, and to pay for your meals, gas and materials. Deduct these
expenses from the amount you expect to sell. That will give you the gross profit you
are likely to make for the show. Next, figure out how many shows you must participate
in to make your sales goal. Most fulltime festival artists exhibit in 25 or more art
festivals each year.
Super Sales Strategies for
Illustrators and Designers
BY MARIA PISCOPO
Today's competitive marketplace requires a more creative approach to finding and
keeping clients. Whether you are just getting started, or have been in business for a while
and hope to make the transition to additional markets, the following tips, techniques and
steps will help you secure the best assignments.
Our objective with this feature is to increase your success and decrease the rejection
you will experience out there in the real world. First, we will talk about finding direc
tion. Once you have direction, you can identify potential clients. We'll list the directories
and other sources you'll need to find them, and offer pricing techniques to make it
easier for you to help your clients hire you.
OPEN DOORS WITH A SPECIALTY
The question "Are you a specialist or a generalist?" is best answered by stating
"Both." It is normal and smart to want to work in more than one style with more than
one kind of client. Diversification leads to more assignments and more money. How
ever, initially, it is very important when approaching markets to position yourself as
someone with a specialty.
Clients will always hire the specialist in order to get exactly what they need. Once
clients who hire you for one particular style or subject become comfortable and happy
with you, they will ask you back. After you have established a working relationship
with them, then you can let them know you are available for a greater variety of projects.
Not before. If you want your initial contact with them to make the strongest impact,
start out with a single marketing message.
CHOOSE YOUR MARKETING MESSAGE
The following targeting techniques will help you position yourself, narrow potential
markets, and decide on your single marketing message. You have four choices. You can
market yourself by style, industry, usage or subject. Read each description and con
sider how each category applies to the work you do. There is no need to use just one
category all the time. At different times in your career you may develop marketing
strategies in all four categories.
Style
If your style is one of your biggest sales assets consider this approach. High-end
clients in cutting edge industries such as editorial or entertainment often go after illustra-
MARIA PISCOPO has been an art/photo rep since 1978 and added consulting to her services
in 1985. Her articles advising artists and designers on marketing and management issues have
appeared in HOW, Computer Artist, Step-By-Step Graphics and Communication Arts magazines.
Maria gives seminars for Dynamic Graphics Educational Foundation and her third book, Market
ing & Promoting Your Work, was published in 1995 by North Light Books. Maria can be reached
at MPiscopo@aol.com for more information and questions.
34 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
tors and designers on the basis of style. If you decide to make style your marketing
message, create introductory samples showing one very unique style only. It doesn't
matter what subjects you choose, portray them in your signature style.
Industry
This is probably the most common type of target marketing because it is so easy to
identify clients. Almost all resource books are organized by industry or standard indus
trial classification codes. Industrial clients need design and illustration for brochures,
newsletters, mailers, ads and booth graphics. For example, you might target the financial
industry because you enjoy creating graphs. Once you have done some work for a
financial firm, you can sell your experience and expertise in the industry to other finan
cial companies. There are many industries you can target, such as the health care indus
try, the real estate industry or the travel/tourism industry.
Usage
First, ask yourself which type of assignments you prefer working on. Do you like
to design labels for packaging? Perhaps you prefer editorial design or illustration. De
ciding how you want your work to be used will help you identify how you want to
position your talents. For example, industries that use packaging design include food,
pharmaceutical and beauty products. (Visit your favorite grocery store to see how large
a specific usage category— like packaging— can be.) If you want your illustration to
be used as editorial illustration, target magazines and newspapers. If you want to illus
trate book covers, target book publishers.
Subject
Many artists starting out like to focus on a particular subject, such as food illustration
or portraits. This specialty works very well when you are selling your work to ad
agencies and design firms. Once they see your work, it is much easier for them to
remember to hire you than if you show a very general portfolio of all different subjects.
FIND CLIENTS WHO NEED YOUR MESSAGE
Once you decide on a specific marketing message your next step is locating potential
clients who will welcome what you have to offer. It won't be as difficult as you might
think. There are a number of resources that can help you build a database of potential
clients. Your most important resource will be directories that contain listings of names
and addresvses of various businesses. The directory you hold in your hands, Artist's &
Graphic Designer's Market, is a great beginning. Narrow the markets in this book to fit
your marketing message and you're bound to find several hundred for your mailing list.
But don't stop here! There are plenty of other sources out there to help you in your search.
One of the best things you can do for your career is to spend several hours in the
business reference section of your public library. Librarians will steer you toward help
ful business directories for your target markets, If you have decided to specialize in
portraying food products, ask a librarian "Where can I find a list of companies specializ
ing in food products?" She will point you toward a thick book full of new leads for
your mailing list.
Before you spend hours at a copier with a pocketful of change, however, ask the
librarian if the library carries the directory on disk or CD-ROM. If you bring in a disk
some libraries will allow you to download the information.
Below is a list of directories and types of directories that will help you locate your
client base. Consider your focus when choosing which to consult;
* Ad agency directories. The Standard Directory of Advertising Agencies and the
Super Sales Strategies 35
Adweek Agency Directory list names and addresses of advertising agencies. Each listing
also reveals the type of clients the ad agency specializes in. Choose agencies that work
within your area of specialization.
• Corporate directories. Called "client direct" directories, these directories help
identify corporate clients and are also available in the public library. Some of the most
popular are Standard Directory of Advertisers, Chamber of Commerce Directory, Ad-
week Client (Brand) Directory, Services Directory/Manufacturers Register, Business
Journal Book of Lists (available on disk), and Encyclopedia of Associations (by indus
try).
• Pre-qualified directories. Particularly helpful are directories that contain pre-quali-
fied information, such as industry association directories. To be listed in them, compa
nies must be members of one of their industry's trade organizations. So, if you have
chosen to target a certain industry, ask your librarian to direct you to a good pre-
qualified directory for your chosen industry. You'll find excellent leads in pre-qualified
directories because you'll automatically weed out the less aggressive companies. You'll
find names of firms that are actively promoting their products and services. What can
you guess from this pre-qualifier? They are probably doing more promotion and need
more design or illustration!
• Direct marketing directories. Look in the Directory of Major Mailers and the
Directory of Marketing Marketplace. Direct marketing agencies are firms that are re
sponsible for the design and production of promotions — primarily direct mail. Since
so many companies have found direct mail more cost effective than some forms of print
or electronic advertising, millions of dollars in marketing budgets have been shifted to
direct marketing agencies. This market is particularly good for catalog design or illustra
tion projects.
• Editoriai/magazines/publications directories. Look for the Standard Rate & Data
Service, the Gebbi Press All-in- One Directory, Gale's Directory of Publications and
Editor & Publisher (newspaper directory). Though the rates for editorial assignments
are usually less than those paid for advertising or corporate jobs, many artists pursue
editorial work because it provides creative freedom and visibility. Before you submit
samples to editorial clients you should thoroughly read and review copies of their
publications so you are familiar with the direction of their design. Some are cutting
edge, some are conservative — know who you are selling to!
• Graphic design directories. The Design Directory and The Workbook and other
sources list hundreds of design firms interested in your creative services. Design firms
are wonderful clients for illustrators and designers just starting out. Like ad agencies,
they work with the "better" projects a company feels can't always be done internally.
Like editorial clients, they work very collaboratively with their freelancers and often
choose artists on the basis of style. The projects are often extensive, such as annual
reports and corporate capabilities brochures. Sometimes their needs are regular and
seasonal, such as catalogs.
• Paper products/book publishers/music industry directories. These directories
contain names and addresses of potential clients. Paper products is a very subject-
specific market and great for design or illustration. It includes publishers of calendars,
greeting cards, posters and other novelty products. In this market category, assignments
are often done on a small advance plus royalty payment. Be sure to have your personal
attorney or a reliable artists' representative look over any contract before you agree to
the use of your work. Don't overlook book publishers and the music industry in your
search.
36 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
THREE WAYS TO GET MORE REFERRAL WORK
1, Join your professional peer association. It is essential you don't try to go If
alone. No one can better support you, and send more referrals than your professional
peers.
2, Always ask where a job lead came from. Many times you* II get a call and not
know who referred the job to you. Find out!
3, Always say "thanks" to the person who gave you a referral Whether you get
the job or not, do it, When rewarded for sending you a potential client, people wilt
do it again.
TAP TRADE SOURCES FOR INSIDE INFORMATION
Next to directories, publications such as newspapers and magazines can provide
inside information to give you an edge on your competition. Once you start reading
the Promotions and Transfer items in the business section of your newspaper and trade
publications with an eye toward finding new clients, you'll see potential markets daily.
The following are a few resources to push you in the right direction!
• Daily newspapers. Every day the business section of your daily newspaper pub
lishes news released by companies that include new products, expanded services and
changes in personnel. Often changes in art directors or announcements of product
launches are great indicators of when the time is right to approach a certain company
with your design or illustration services. Look for items related to companies you'd
like to freelance for. For example, if an item tells of the recent promotion of Lisa Brown
to art director of an ad agency or company you're interested in, here's a chance to write
a short note congratulating her on her promotion. Be sure to include your samples!
• Trade magazines. Ask the librarian in the periodicals section of your library for
trade magazines of your target industries. These publications publish news items spe
cific to the area of design or illustration you're interested in. (Some industries with trade
publications include the gift industry, the magazine and book publishing industries,
collectibles, health care, advertising and design. See Publications of Interest on page
681.) You may even want to subscribe to a trade magazine to be among the first to
know when art directors change jobs, a new ad campaign is announced, or a new
product line is about to be launched. Learn to read between the lines, Say you read in
Adweek that a small advertising agency has just been awarded an account with a large
hospital. That's a valuable clue that the agency is going to need freelance help very
soon. Why? It stands to reason that this small agency will be feeling growing pains.
Their small staff will be stretched thin with a larger workload, yet the owner may not
be ready to take on a larger staff. Send a short note congratulating the owner on landing
the account and tell her you can help. Say something like "If you are looking for an
illustrator who always makes deadline, please give me a call" Enclose your best sam
ples. Similarly, if you are a greeting card illustrator and you read in Greetings that a
certain card company's profits have gone up and they plan to expand their line of
everyday cards, send some samples — -and make it snappy— before your competition
beats you to the punch!
• Trade show exhibitors' guides. Every industry has some kind of annual trade show.
The value of names found in such a guide is that the names are "pre-qualified" for
buying design or illustration. It's a good guess they need more design or illustration
for booths, brochures and displays than their competitors who don't exhibit,
• Editorial calendars. When researching any kind of publication for design or illustra-
Super Sales Strategies 37
tion services, the editorial calendar gives you the issue-by-issue themes for the year.
Then, when you approach the publication, you will be able to reference your work to
a specific need they will have for design or illustration in an upcoming issue. You can
get the editorial calendar by calling the advertising sales department and asking for a
media kit or by talking to the editorial department secretary.
« Awards annuals. Finally, when you have a very strong visual style, look in these
directories to find clients who win creative awards in their industry. If a client used a
strong design or illustration style once, they are more likely to do it again. Find out the
type of clients who wins awards by reviewing advertising and design industry award
directories and annual award issues of design publications such as HOW, Communica
tion Art, Studio Magazine or Applied Arts (Canada).
SEND TO A PERSON, NOT A JOB TITLE
Unfortunately, most directories (unlike this one), do not list the contact person to
whom you should send samples. Your mailing will lose its impact if you address it to
"Art Director." People buy design and illustration, not companies or job titles! So do
a little investigative research to find your contact person.
You will need to call companies to find out the best name to send your mailing to.
What you are trying to get is the name of the true client, the person in charge of buying
design or illustration. Often the switchboard operator can give you the name. When
you call, be sure to specify the area of design or illustration work you are looking for.
There might be several art directors or art buyers at any given ad agency or company,
so keep asking questions until you are sure who's who.
Since getting a name is research and not selling, it is very easy to do. Write your
own role-playing scripts before you pick up the phone to get the most information with
the least amount of effort. It is very important to prepare ahead for even the simplest
verbal interaction.
Your approach phone call script could go something like this: "Hello, my name
is and I'm updating my files. Who is in charge of hiring freelance illustrators?
(or designers) " or "Hello, my name is and I need information on your company.
Who is responsible for hiring design (or illustration) services?" Add the contact per
son's name and company to your mailing list database and your promotional mailing
will have the greatest chance of reaching the right target. Information is power!
HELP THE CLIENT HIRE YOU
The best step to getting hired is to quote a price both you and the client can live
with — and profit by! This process begins when a prospective client asks the big ques
tion, "What do you charge?" There are two typical situations when clients will ask for
your design or illustration costs. To answer this ask yourself "What does it cost to do
my job?"; "How many hours will the assignment take?"; "How much are my talents
worth?" and "What cost is the market willing to pay?" In this case you receive from
the client a complete job description and it is fairly simple to give them a cost.
It gets a little more complicated when the client doesn't have a job for you at the
moment, but would like to know what it would cost to work with you when they have
one. In today's new economy of buying design and illustration, this is a more frequently-
asked question. It is also very difficult to answer. How do you quote a job when you don't
know what they need? Here's a clue to understand pricing from your client's position. All
the client is really asking for is some way to measure you against other artists. Your best
bet is to be prepared in advance with some simple measuring devices to give out when
the client wants a price, but doesn't have a job at hand. Try a price range. Ask them to
describe a typical job, pricing something they like out of your portfolio.
38 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
SIX QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE A JO1
When the client has a specific job request, it is very important to get a complete
description of what is needed before you present your cost proposal Ask your personal
version of these six questions:
1. What do they specifically need? Describe the number of eomps, variations, any
background information as well as the number of meetings or consultations the
client will need.
2. When do they need It delivered? Don't forget to include any possible rush
charges for a faster than normal delivery.
3. Who will see it and what will they do with it? Great question when your client
isn't familiar with copyright and usage pricing. This question will determine
whether your design or illustration will be a simple booth graphic or used for a
national advertising campaign.
4. What is the budget? What were they planning to spend on the design or illustra
tion? Clients won't always tell you, but at least they know that you arc concerned.
You'll get the information in a later contact with them, so don't worry if they
won't answer.
5. Who else is giving them a cost proposal? This question often answers the "bud
get" question! Again, your client may not want to give you the information, but
at least you'll know whether the job is being put out for bids,
6. When is the best time to meet? If you want to meet with a client to show your
portfolio or discuss an assignment, never ask "Can we meet?"* or **Do you want
to make an appointment?" These closed questions too often lead to "No!*11
NEVER QUOTE PRICES OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD!
Plan on calling the client back when you don't know them well or don't know if
you have the job. Don't quote prices off the top of your head! Without inconveniencing
your client, a short delay will give you the time to do an accurate cost estimate and
show your client the respect his request for design or illustration deserves. Don't worry
about seeming unprofessional when asking for time to get back to your client with an
estimate. This procedure is very standard in businesses, so more than likely your client
will expect you to need a little time. In a relaxed manner, just say something like, "Now
that we've got all the elements of the project, I'll need just a few hours to work up
some figures, I can get back to you tomorrow afternoon if that's convenient."
When you return for a second meeting, or call them back, their feedback will help
determine exactly how much work you still have to put into the cost proposal. Prepare
our verbal presentation in advance so that you can handle any response, For example,
"From what you described, it will cost $5,000. How does that fit your budget?" They
will respond positively or negatively and you can negotiate until you and your client
agree the price is "in the ballpark."
THE PAY-OFF? A MORE ENJOYABLE CAREER!
When you choose a focus, analyze markets, prospect for clients, plan strategical
mailings and adapt professional pricing methods, you are using the same methods top
professionals use. As this new mindset kicks in, you'll find yourself becoming more
pro-active in looking for new markets. And you'll start seeing possibilities everywhere.
Instead of being grateful for any assignment, you'll seek out the most enjoyable and
profitable ones. Not only will you enjoy your work more, but you'll be paid better, too.
Isn't that worth the effort?
Super Sales Strategies 39
TEN SALES TIPS THAT REALLY WORK!
1. Think of yourself as a consultant Consuitive selling seems to work better for
artists than other sales methods. Forget high pressure sales techniques, Act friendly,
professional and poised when talking to prospects. Find out what they need, then
strategically offer your services. Look at rejection as valuable information,
2. Listen. The client should do 70 percent of the talking, you should stick to 30
percent* Without probing, find out as much as you can about your prospect. Aim for
information.
3* Identify needs. Keep an eye out for problems you can solve* Example; a
restaurant in your neighborhood serves fantastic food, but never seems to have cus
tomers. You specialize in logos and hope to get into menu design* Bingo. You just
found a potential client,
4. Educate your dieut In the case of the above restaurant* the owner rlnay not
realize scruffy menus and home-made signs hurt business. Tell him you'd like to help
him attract more customers. Then show him how other restaurants use signage and
menus to develop identity in the community.
5. Phrase your offer in terms of benefits. Don't tell your client your logo
designs win awards, Tell her how a strong logo and professional stationery will help
her business grow. Instead of pointing out your great brochure design, explain how
a well-designed brochure will increase her visibility.
6. Watch for body language. If your prospect leans forward or his eye$ light up
when you mention an offer, that's your cue to take it further, If he glances at his watch
or folds his arms (both signals he wants to conclude your talk), schedule a time to
continue your discussion.
7. Consider objections as buying signals. If an art director tells you she didn't
hire you because it wasn't clear from your samples if you could draw figures— that's
valuable information! Send another sample to alleviate her doubts.
8. Employ "triaP* closes, According to sales legend, 80 percent of all sales are
lost because people don't ask for (close) the sale— or they close at the wrong time.
Consultive salespeople use **trial'* closes, testing the water to make sure they are on
the right track. Here's how it works: If you make a follow-up call to an art director
who says he will keep your samples on file, dotf t hang up the phone yet. Say <4I am
really anxious to work for your magazine. Do you have anything I can work on now?"
That simple question could prompt him to respond "Well, there is a spot illustration,
but I'm not sure your work is appropriate*" Hramm. Sounds a bit negative, but remem
ber— objections are often buying signals. Try another approach, Ask what the article
is about. As he discusses the article, and your mind races with ideas* head in for
another trial close. Say "Sounds interesting! Would it be OK if I work up a couple
of rough sketches for you? I could fax them to you by tomorrow afternoon/* You've
offered a benefit. If you show enthusiasm and willingness to work, chances are hell
at least be willing to see what you can do.
9. Prepare a script. Practice simple phrases before you talk to a client. Rehearse
your script with a relative or friend, or even on a tape recorder tmtil you sound relaxed
and natural. Eliminate the **er» um, ah" syndrome. Your script could be as simple as
"Hi, this is Mark James, I sent you samples of my illustrations and I*m calling to see
if you might have some work for me/' Then keep quiet and listen!
10* Don't burn your bridges When prospects decline your artwork or services,
thank them and try again with future mailings* People's situations change. They might
need your artwork in the future. i
40 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Harket '97
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE MARKETS
* The majority of markets listed in this hook are those which are actively seeking
new talent. Some well-known companies which have declined complete listings are
included within their appropriate section with a brief statement, of their policies, In
addition, firms which have not renewed their listings from the 1996 edition arc listed
in the General Index with a code to explain the reason for their absence.
* Listings are based on editorial questionnaires and interviews, They are not adver
tisements (markets do not pay for their listings), nor are listings endorsed by the
Artist's <fe Graphic Designer's Market editor,
9 Listings are verified prior to the publication of this book. If a listing has not changed
from last year, then the art buyer has told us that his needs have not changed— and
the previous information still accurately reflects what he buys.
* Remember* information in the listings is as current m possible, but att directors
come and go; companies and publications move; and art needs fluctuate between the
publication of this directory and when you use it,
* Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market reserves the right to exclude any listing that
does not meet its requirements.
KEY TO SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
$ New li$ting in all sections and all indexes
* Comment from Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market editor
^ Canadian listing
* Listing' outside IXS. and Canada
ASAP As soon as possible
b&w Black and white
IRC International Reply Coupon
P*Q*P Pokt-of-rputchase display
BASE! Self-addressed, stamped envelope
-• §AE Self-addressed envelope
The Markets
Greeting Cards,
Games & Products
According to our latest reader survey, this section is the most widely used in the book,
resulting in more sales than any other section. Because it is so important to you, we
moved it to the front of the book, gave it a more accurate title and beefed up the number
of listings. You'll find 97 new listings — companies that were not included last year.
The new listings are easily identifiable by the double dagger symbol before each new
company's name.
THE PERFECT "CROSSOVER" MARKETS
Whether you're an illustrator, designer, painter, sculptor, calligrapher or cartoonist,
you'll find opportunities on the following pages. Many of the markets are perfect
"crossover" markets. That is, they need fine art images to sell to commercial markets.
The largest industry represented is the greeting card industry, but browse through the
listings. I guarantee you're in for a few surprises.
Businesses need images to adorn all kinds of products: balloons, banners, party
favors, paper plates, napkins, tablecloths, shopping bags, stationery, T-shirts, school
supplies — you name it. Want your artwork to be admired by collectors, to possibly be
seen all over the world? Check out IGPC (page 76), a company that produces postage
stamps! In this section you'll find publishers of calendars, diaries, personal checks,
playing cards, educational software, role-playing games featuring wizards and warriors,
even rubber stamps. We list manufacturers of everyday items like mugs, as well as
companies looking for fine art for limited edition plates and collectibles. I know your
highlighter is poised and ready, but read on. There's more to cracking these markets
than meets the eye.
THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE MORE YOU'LL SELL
What difference does it make that women buy 85-90 percent of all cards? Why is
it necessary to know the most popular card-sending holidays (in order of popularity)
are Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day? Should you
really care that the average person receives eight birthday cards a year? There's a good
reason why you should care. Research helps you sell more and avoid obvious mistakes.
Unless you research Hallmark, for example, you won't be aware that well-known com
pany doesn't accept unsolicited submissions. Manned with the right statistics, you can
design images that appeal to women, that are appropriate for birthdays and the most
popular holidays. And you'll be more likely to sell them.
The best way to research the market (aside from reading this book) is to go shop
ping—and take a notebook! Jot down everything about the cards and products you see.
Study which holidays and occasions have separate sections in greeting card displays.
That's how you'll know what images companies want.
42 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Harket '97
Trade publications give you an edge
Reading Parry and Paper Retailer, Greetings* Gift & Decorative Accessories and
other industry trade publications, will place you heads above your competition. (See
Publications of Interest, page 68K for addresses.) Read an issue or two in your public
library's business section and you'll feel like a real insider. You'll learn about trade
shows and be among the first to discover new companies. Refer to the trade show
calendars in those publications and plan to attend a show near your city. At shows,
you'll meet art buyers in person and find out new trends before they hit the stores.
Diversify your submissions for more sales
Most successful greeting card freelancers diversify. They get work from greeting
card companies, but they also pick up assignments in related markets. They might create
designs for paper plates or patterns for wrapping paper companies. Many illustrate for
advertising agencies and children's book publishers. If you don't crack the greeting
card market right away, try submitting to related markets, too. (See the Insider Report
on Mary Jo Recker of Crystal Tissue Company on page 6 1 for the scoop on how to
approach a giftwrap manufacturer.) Once you gain experience and have tcarshcets to
show art directors, greeting card assignments will be easier to land,
CARE ENOUGH TO SEND THE VERY BEST
When sending samples, do not send originals. Companies want to see photographs,
photocopies, printed samples, slides or tearsheets. They don't want the artwork itself
until they give you a definite assignment.
Don't just send copies of existing paintings or assignments from school. Your sam
ples should be appropriate to the market, so adapt one of your designs by making a
few adjustments. When submitting to greeting card companies, render your artwork in
watercolor or gouache on illustration board, preferably in the standard industry size,
which is 45/8X7!/2 inches. Leave some space at either the top or bottom of your work,
because cards often feature lettering there. Check the cards in stores for an idea of how
much space to leave. It isn't necessary to add lettering unless you want to do your own
lettering. Card companies usually have staff artists or freelancers who are experts at
creating lettering to accompany a card's image.
Artwork should be upbeat, brightly colored, and appropriate for one of the two major
divisions in the greeting card market: seasonal or everyday. Seasonal cards express
greetings for holidays like Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Every
day cards are sent to express sympathy, a get well message, birthday greetings or to
just say "hi." The market is then further broken down between traditional greetings,
humorous or "studio" cards, and "alternative" cards, which feature quirky, sophisti
cated or offbeat humor. The lines between categories are blurring, but a visit to your
nearest card display rack will confirm the divisions still apply.
Once your artwork is complete, have color photographs, photocopies or slides made.
Check the listings to see which types of cards a company needs. Then send three to
five appropriate samples of your work to the contact person named in the listing. Make
sure each sample is labeled with your name, address and phone number. Include a brief
(one to two paragraph) cover letter and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope (see
What Should I Submit? page 4 for more information on submitting your work).
As you're preparing your submissions, think not only in terms of individual card
ideas, but also in terms of entire lines and related gift items. Like any other company,
a card company wants to create an identity for itself and build brand loyalty among its
buyers. Consequently, many companies look for artistic styles that they can build into
an entire line of products.
Greeting Cards, Games £ Products 43
BECOME A TREND "DETECTIVE"
Spotting trends — who's sending to whom, which colors and patterns (even pets!)
are popular — will help you create marketable cards and gift items. If your images
feature popular colors and consider the needs of today's consumer, they'll have wider
appeal.
The multicultural movement has fostered greater interest in ethnic art. We're seeing
cards celebrating Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday, alongside Christmas and
Hanukkah greetings. Current popular images include gardening motifs; food images
like chili peppers and coffee; African-inspired batiks; florals paired with stripes, pais
leys and small prints. Angels, teddy bears, puppies and kittens continue to be popular
with card buyers.
The fastest growing trends reflect our changing society. According to American
Greetings more than 1,300 new stepfamilies are created each day and 65 percent of all
grandparents will be step-grandparents by the year 2000. American Greetings cards
responded to those statistics by offering Mother's Day cards for single mothers, step
mothers, and even "to Dad on Mother's Day!" Though past Father's Day cards concen
trated on sports, hunting and fishing images, today's cards increasingly show Dads with
their children, reflecting increased parental involvement. There are even cards reflecting
the sometimes strained relationships between parents and teenagers.
There are more "friend to friend" cards, empathizing with a fellow dieter, encourag
ing a friend to quit smoking, and even offering sensitive alternatives to "get well" for
friends stricken with a chronic or terminal illness. Sympathy cards for the loss of a pet
are now common. We're seeing more cards expressing support for couples who are
splitting up. Yet at the same time, a new breed of romantic greeting card is becoming
popular. Written in direct, often humorous prose instead of flowery verse, the new cards
help the sender communicate feelings on difficult subjects.
The class of 1996 received more than 80 million graduation cards, according to the
Greeting Card Association, and 25 percent were humorous cards. Eighty-five percent of
graduates receive gifts of money, so card companies are interested in ideas incorporating
special flaps for cash and checks. The changing role of women is reflected in cards
which express the trials and joys of juggling career and family. Fifty-one percent of
women and 31 percent of men had a birthday party on the job in 1995, so we're seeing
an increase in the number of birthday cards from the gang at the office, too.
Pay serious attention to trends. Original images and/or words that match trends are
not only more saleable, but show your knowledge of the market.
SET THE RIGHT PRICE
Although payment rates of card companies and related industries are comparable to
those paid by magazine and book publishers, price is not normally negotiable in this
business. Most card and paper companies have set fees or royalty rates that they pay
for design and illustration. What has recently become negotiable, however, is rights.
In the past, card companies almost always demanded full rights to work, but now some
are willing to negotiate for other arrangements, such as greeting card rights only. Keep
in mind, however, that if the company has ancillary plans in mind for your work (for
example, calendars, stationery, party supplies or toys) they will probably want to buy
all rights. In such cases, you may be able to bargain for higher payment.
READ MORE ABOUT IT
The Complete Guide to Greeting Card Design & Illustration by Eva Szela (from
North Light Books) features published samples, tips and inside information on creating
successful card designs.
44 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
If you'd like to try your hand at writing greetings to go with your designs, read How
to Write & Sell Greeting Cards, Bumper Stickers, T-Shirts and Other Ftm Stuffhy Molly
Wigand (Writer's Digest Books). Marbleizing, paper making and dozens of helpful
techniques are described in Create Your Own Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap with Patricia
House (North Light Books).
THE PLATES AND COLLECTIBLES MARKET
Don't overtook the giant collectible market! Limited edition collectibles—everything
from plates to porcelain dolls to English cottages— appeal to a wide audience. Compa
nies like The Hamilton Collection, The Franklin Mint and The Bradford Exchange,
all listed in this edition, are the leaders to this multi-million-dollar industry, but there
, are many more companies producing collectibles these days* If you seek to enter the
collectible field, you have to be flexible enough to take suggestions, Companies do
heavy market testing to find out which images will sell the best* so they will want to
guide you in the creative process. For a collectible plate, for example, your work
must fit into a circular format or you'll be asked to extend the painting out to the
edge of the plate,
Popular images for collectibles include Native American, wildlife, animals (espe
cially kittens and puppies), children, angels, stuffed animals, delta and sports images,
You can submit slides to the creative director of companies specializing in collectibles,
Several are listed in this book, For special insight into the market consider attending
one of the industry's trade shows held yearly in South Bend, Indiana; Secaucas, New
Jersey; and Anaheim* California.
ABEL LOVE, INC., Dept. AGDM, 20 Lakeshore Dr., Newport News VA 23608, (804)877-2939, Buyer:
Abraham Leiss. Estab. 1985, Distributor of books, gifts, hobby, art and craft supplies and drafting material.
Clients: retail stores, libraries and college bookstores. Current clients include Hampton Hobby House, NASA
Visitors Center, Temple Gift Shops, Hawks Hobby Shop and Army Transportation Museum,
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year, Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 1 designer/year, Uses
freelancers for catalog design, illustration and layout. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure. Illustrators send postcard sample, Samples are filed.
Reports back ASAP, Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays 10$ royalties.
Rights purchased vary according to project.
ACME GRAPHICS, INC., 201 Third Ave. SW, Box 1348, Cedar Rapids IA 52406. (3 19)364-0233, Fax:
(319)363-6437. President: Stan Richardson. Estab. 1913. Produces printed merchandise used by funeral
directors, such as acknowledgments, register books and prayer cards,
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Considers pen & ink, watercolor and acrylic, Art guidelines
available. Looking for religious, church window, floral and nature art,
First Contact & Terms: Designers should send query letter with resume, photocopies, photographs, slides
and transparencies. Illustrators send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs*
slides and tearsheets. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 10 days. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of roughs. Originals arc not returned,
Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project or flat fee. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Send samples or prints of work from other companies. No modern art or art with figures. Some
designs are too expensive to print."
^ADVANCE CELLOCARD CO., INC., 1259 N. Wood St., Chicago IL 60622. (312)235-3403. Fax;
(312)235-1799. President; Ron Ward. Estab. 1960. Produces greeting cards.
Needs: Considers watercolor, acrylic, oil and colored pencil. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class post
age. Produces material for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, graduation, birthdays and
everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and SASE. Accepts disk submissions compatible
with Mac formated Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 or Power Mac QuarkXPress 3,0, Samples
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not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back within weeks. Originals are not returned. Pays average flat fee
of $75-150/design. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Send letter of introduction, and samples or photostats of artwork."
ALASKA MOMMA, INC., 303 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)679-4404. Fax: (212)696-1340.
President: Shirley Henschel. "We are a licensing company representing artists, illustrators, designers and
established characters. We ourselves do not buy artwork. We act as a licensing agent for the artist. We license
artwork and design concepts to toy, clothing, giftware, textiles, stationery and housewares manufacturers and
publishers."
Needs: "We are looking for people whose work can be developed into dimensional products. An artist must
have a distinctive and unique style that a manufacturer can't get from his own art department. We need art
that can be applied to products such as posters, cards, puzzles, albums, etc. No cartoon art, no abstract art,
no b&w art."
First Contact & Terms: "Artists may submit work in any form as long as it is a fair representation of
their style." Prefers to see several multiple color samples in a mailable size. No originals. "We are interested
in artists whose work is suitable for a licensing program. We do not want to see b&w art drawings. What
we need to see are transparencies or color photographs or color photocopies of finished art. We need to see
a consistent style in a fairly extensive package of art. Otherwise, we don't really have a feeling for what the
artist can do. The artist should think about products and determine if the submitted material is suitable for
licensed product. Please send SASE so the samples can be returned. We work on royalties that run from 5-
10% from our licensees. We require an advance against royalties from all customers. Earned royalties depend
on whether the products sell."
Tips: "Publishers of greeting cards and paper products have become interested in more traditional and
conservative styles. There is less of a market for novelty and cartoon art. We need artists more than ever as
we especially need fresh talent in a difficult market."
ALEF JUDAICA, INC., 8440 Warner Dr., Culver City CA 90232. (310)202-0024. Fax: (310)202-0940.
President: Guy Orner. Estab. 1979. Manufacturer and distributor of a full line of Judaica, including menorahs,
Kiddush cups, greeting cards, giftwrap, tableware, etc.
Needs: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 75-100 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers local freelancers with experience. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
for new designs in Judaica gifts (menorahs, etc.) and ceramic Judaica. Also for calligraphy, pasteup and
mechanicals. All designs should be upper scale Judaica.
First Contact & Terms: Mail brochure, photographs of final art samples. Art director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested, or portfolios may be dropped off every Friday. Sometimes requests work
on spec before assigning a job. Pays $300 for illustration/design; pays royalties of 10%. Considers buying
second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
AMBERLEY GREETING CARD CO., 11510 Goldcoast Dr., Cincinnati OH 45249-1695. (513)489-2775.
Fax: (513)489-2857. Art Director: Dave McPeek. Estab. 1966. Produces greeting cards. "We are a multi
line company directed toward all ages. We publish conventional as well as humorous cards."
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 250 illustrations/year.
Works on assignment only. Considers any media.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, color photocopies and SASE. Calligraphers send
photocopies of lettering styles. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
to artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art. Pays illustration flat
fee $75-80; pays calligraphy flat fee $20-30. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Understand greeting card art and how it differs from editorial illustration — study what you see in
stores."
AMCAL, 2500 Bisso Lane, Bldg. 500, Concord CA 94520. (510)689-9930. Fax: (510)689-0108. Publishes
calendars, notecards, Christmas cards and other book and stationery items. "Markets to better gift, book and
department stores throughout U.S. Some sales to Europe, Canada and Japan. We look for illustration and
design that can be used many ways — calendars, note cards, address books and more so we can develop a
collection. We buy art that appeals to a widely female audience." No gag humor or cartoons.
Needs: Needs freelancers for design and production. Art guidelines available. Prefers work in horizontal
format.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume and SASE. Illustrators send
query letter with brochure, resume, photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples re
turned by SASE if requested by artist. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pay
for illustration by the project, advance against royalty. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines,
submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks, visiting artist's exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps.
Tips: "Know the market. Go to gift shows and visit lots of stationery stores. Read all the trade magazines.
Talk to store owners to find out what's selling and what isn't."
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AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION, One American Rd., Cleveland OH 44144. (2 16)252-
7300. Director of Creative Resources and Development: Lynne Shlonsky. Estah, 1906. Produces greeting
cards, stationery, calendars, paper tableware products, giftwrap and ornaments— **a complete line of social
expressions products."
Needs: Prefers local artists with experience in illustration, decorative design and calligraphy,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. "Do not send samples." Pays average flat fee of
$350.
AMERICAN TRADITIONAL STENCILS, 442 First New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood NH 03261.
(603)942-8100. Fax: (603)942-8919. Owner: Judith Barker. Estab. 1970. Manufacturer of brass and laser cut
stencils and 24 karat gold finish charms. Clients: retail craft, art and gift shops. Current clients include
Williamsburg Museum, Old Sturbridge and Pfaltzgraph Co., Henry Ford Museum and some Ben Franklin
stores.
Needs: Approached by 1-2 freelancers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator/year. Assigns 2 freelance
jobs/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in graphics. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly
for stencils. Also for ad illustration and product design. Prefers b&w camera-ready art.
First Contact fit Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style and photocopies. Samples are
filed or are returned. Reports back in 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of roughs, original/
final art and b&w tearsheets. Pays for design by the hour, $8.50-20; by the project, $15-150. Pays for
illustration by the hour, $6-7.50. Rights purchased vary according to project.
AMSCAN INC., 80 Grasslands RdM Elnisford NY 10523. (914)345-2020. Vice President of Art and Design:
Diane A. Spaar. Vice President of Production and Catalog: Katherine A. Kusnier/, Estab, 1954. Designs and
manufactures paper party goods. Extensive line includes paper tableware, invitations and thank you cards,
giftwrap and bags, decorations. Complete range of party themes for ail ages, all seasons and all holidays,
Needs: "Ever expanding department with incredible appetite for fresh design and illustration, Subject matter
varies from baby, juvenile, floral type and graphics. Designing is accomplished both in the traditional way
by hand (i.e., painting) or on the computer using a variety of programs. Always looking for new talent in
both product, surface and catalog design. Layout and production artists who are expert in FrccHand 4,0,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop are also needed. We are also looking for Full Auto
Frames operators in our pre-press department. Opportunity is endless! For design submissions please call
for requirements."
First Contact & Terms: "Send samples or copies of artwork to show us range of illustration styles, If
artwork is appropriate, we will pursue. Competitive pay; excellent benefits."
Tips: Flexo, offset and letterpress printing are involved. Looking for complex illustrations that will be printed
using spot colors and complex screen work.
ANGEL GRAPHICS, 903 W. Broadway, Fairfield IA 52556. (515)472-5481. Fax: (515)472-7353. Project
Manager: Susan Cooke. Estab. 1 98 1 . Produces full line of posters for wall decor market.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Buys 50-100 free
lance designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for posters. Also for calligraphy. Considers any
media. Looking for realistic artwork. Prefers 1 6 X 20 proportions. 1 0% of work demands knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit
seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, slides and transparencies. Samples are not
filed and are returned by SASE. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested, Portfolio
should include photographs, slides and transparencies. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at
jobs completion. Pays by the project, $250-400. Finds artists through word of mouth,
APPLE ORCHARD PRESS, P.O. Box 240, Dept. A, Riddle OR 97469. Art Director: Gordon Unfc.
Estab. 1988. Produces greeting cards and book products. "We manufacture our products in our own facility
and distribute them nationwide, We make it a point to use the artist's name on our products to help them
gam recognition. Our priority is to produce beautiful products of the highest quality,"
Needs: Works with 4-8 freelancers/year. Buys 50-75 designs/year. Uses freelancers mainly for note cards
and book covers. All designs are in color. Considers all media, but prefers watercolor and colored pencil
Looking for florals, cottages, gardens, gardening themes, recipe book art, Christmas themes and animals,
We usually produce four or more images from an artist on the same theme at the same time," Produces
material for Christmas, Valentine's Day and everyday. Submit seasonal material 9-12 months in advance
ALWAYS ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with queries
and sample packages.
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"but will always be considered for the next release of that season's products whenever it's submitted."
First Contact & Terms: Submit photos, slides, brochure or color copies. Must include SASE. "Samples
are not filed unless we're interested." Reports back within 1-2 months. Company will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include slides and/or photographs. Pays one-time flat fee/
image. Amount varies. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Please do not send pictures of pieces that are not available for reproduction. We must eventually
have access to either the original or an excellent quality transparency. If you must send pictures of pieces
that are not available in order to show style, be sure to indicate clearly that the piece is not available. We
work with pairs of images. Sending quality pictures of your work is a real plus."
JTHE ASHTON-DRAKE GALLERIES, 9200 N. Maryland Ave., Niles IL 60714. (847)581-8107. Pro
curement Manager: Andrea Ship. Estab. 1 985. Direct response marketer of collectible dolls. Clients: consum
ers, mostly women of all age groups.
Needs: Approached by 300 freelance artists/year. Works with 250 freelance doll artists, sculptors, costume
designers and illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for concept illustration, wigmak-
ing, porcelain decorating, shoemaking, costume design, collectible design, prototype specifications and sam
ple construction. Prior experience in giftware design and doll design a plus. Subject matter includes babies,
toddlers and children. Prefers "cute, realistic and natural human features; animated poses."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and copies of samples to be kept on file. Prefers
photographs, tearsheets or photostats as samples. Samples not filed are returned. Reports within 7 weeks.
Pays by the hour, $40-50; by the project, $50-300. Concept illustrations are done "on spec." Sculptors
receive contract for length of series on royalty basis with guaranteed advances.
THE AVALON HILL GAME CO., 4517 Harford Rd., Baltimore MD 21214. (410)254-9200. Fax:
(410)254-0991. E-mail: ahgames@aol.com; avalon.hill@genie.geis.com; 72662.1207@compuserve.com.
Art Director: Jean Baer. Estab. 1958. "Produces strategy, sports, family, role playing and military strategy
games (for the computer) for adults."
* This company also publishes the magazine Girls ' Life.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Buys less than 10 designs and
illustrations from freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in realistic military art. Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for cover and interior art. Considers any media. "The styles we
are looking for vary from realistic to photographic."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, slides, SASE and photocopies. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Prefers samples that do not have to be returned. Reports
back within 2-3 weeks. If Art Director does not report back, the artist should "wait. We will contact the
artist if we have an applicable assignment." Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Original artwork is not returned. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the
project, $500 average for cover art, according to job specs. Buys all rights. Considers buying second rights
(reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
JBALLOON WHOLESALERS INTERNATIONAL, 1735 E St., Suite 104, Fresno CA 93706.
(209)266-1318. Fax: (209)266-3944. Vice President: T. Adishian. Estab. 1983. Manufacturer of balloons for
adults and children.
Needs: Approached by 2-3 freelance artists/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for balloon and gift design.
Prefers bright, contemporary, upbeat styles. Also uses freelance artists for P-O-P displays, package and
header card displays.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resum6, tearsheets, photostats,
photographs and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back
within 4-6 weeks. Request portfolio review in original query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs, photostats, tearsheets and dummies. Requests work on
spec before assigning a job. Rights purchased vary according to project.
BARTON-COTTON INC., 1405 Parker Rd., Baltimore MD 21227. (301)247-4800. Contact: Art Buyer.
Produces religious greeting cards, commercial all occasion, Christmas cards, wildlife designs and spring note
cards.
Needs: Buys 150-200 freelance illustrations/year. Submit seasonal work any time. Free guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage and sample cards; specify area of interest (religious, Christmas, spring, etc.).
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies or slides. Submit full-
color work only (watercolor, gouache, pastel, oil and acrylic). Previously published work and simultaneous
submissions accepted. Reports in 1 month. Pays by the project, $300-2,500 for illustration and design. Pays
on acceptance.
Tips: "Good draftsmanship is a must. Spend some time studying current market trends in the greeting card
industry. There is an increased need for creative ways to paint traditional Christmas scenes with up-to-date
styles and techniques."
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fBEACH PRODUCTS, 1 Paper Place, Kalamazoo MI 49001. (616)349-2626. Fax: (616)349-6412. Cre
ative Directors: Kathleen Pavlack and Marc Rizzolo. Publishes paper-tableware products; general and sea
sonal, birthday, special occasion, invitations, announcements, stationery, wrappings and thank you notes for
children and adults.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelance artists/year. Uses artists for product design and illustration. Art guide
lines for SASE with first-class postage. Prefers flat 4-color designs; 514 wide X 5Vi high for luncheon napkins.
Produces seasonal material for Christmas, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's
Day, Halloween and New Year's Day. Submit seasonal material before June 1 ; everyday (not holiday) material
before March. 50% of design and 40% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or Aldus
FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with 9X12 SASE so catalog can be sent with response. Accepts
submissions on disk. Disclosure form must be completed and returned before work will be viewed. Call or
write to schedule an appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include original/final art and final
reproduction/product. Previously published work OK. Originals not returned to artist at job's completion.
"All artwork purchased becomes the property of Beach Products. Items not purchased are returned." Pays
average flat fee of $500 or royalties of 5% for illustration and design. Considers product use when establishing
payment.
Tips: "Artwork should have a clean, professional appearance and be the specified size for submissions, as
well as a maximum of four flat colors."
FREDERICK BECK ORIGINALS, 20644 Superior St., Chatsworth CA 91311. (818)998-0323. Fax:
(818)998-5808. Contact: Gary Lainer or Ron Pardo. Estab. 1953. Produces silk screen printed Christmas
cards, traditional to contemporary.
• This company is under the same umbrella as Gene Bliley Stationery (see listing). One submission
will be seen by both companies, so there is no need to send two mailings. Frederick Beck designs
are a little more high end than Gene Bliley designs. The cards are sold through stationery and party
stores, where the customer browses through thick binders to order cards, stationery or invitations
imprinted with customer's name. Though some of the same cards are repeated or rotated each year,
both companies are always looking for fresh images.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 25-50 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in silk screen printing. Uses freelancers mainly for
silk screen Christmas card designs. Looking for "artwork compatible with existing line; shape and color are
important design elements." Prefers 53/sX77/8. Produces material for Christmas. Submit holiday material 1
year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with simple sketches. Samples are filed. Portfolio review not
required. Usually purchases all rights. Original artwork is not generally returned at job's completion. Some
times requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by project, average flat fee of $175 for illustration/
design. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions/self-promotions.
BEISTLE COMPANY, 1 Beistle Plaza, Box 10, Shippensburg PA 17257. (717)532-2131. Fax: (717)532-
7789. Product Manager: CM. Luhrs-Wiest. Estab. 1900. Manufacturer of paper and plastic decorations, party
goods, gift items, tableware and greeting cards. Targets general public, home consumers through P-O-P
displays, specialty advertising, school market and other party good suppliers.
Needs: Approached by 15-20 freelancers/year. Prefers artists with experience in designer gouache illustra
tion — fanciful figure work. Looks for full-color, camera-ready artwork for separation and offset reproduction.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelance artists mainly for product rendering and brochure design and
layout. Prefers designer gouache and airbrush technique for poster style artwork. 50% of freelance design
and 10% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop or Fractal Design PAINTER.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with r6sum6, brochure, SASE and slides. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work
on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to
previously published work. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions/self-promotions,
sourcebooks, agents, visiting artists' exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps.
Tips: "Our primary interest is in illustration; often we receive freelance propositions for graphic design —
brochures, logos, catalogs, etc. These are not of interest to us as we are manufacturers of printed decorations.
Send color samples rather than b&w. There is a move toward brighter, stronger designs with more vibrant
colors and bolder lines. We have utilized more freelancers in the last few years than previously. We predict
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continued and increased consumer interest — greater juvenile product demand due to recent baby boom and
larger adult market because of baby boom of the '50s."
^BEPUZZLED, 22 E. Newberry Rd., Bloomfield CT 06002. (203)769-5700. Fax: (203)769-5799. Contact:
Sue Tyska. Estab. 1987. Produces games and puzzles for children and adults. "BePuzzled mystery jigsaw
games challenge players to solve an original whodunit thriller by matching clues in the mystery with visual
clues revealed in the puzzle."
Needs: Works with 8-16 freelance artists/year. Buys 20-40 designs and illustrations/year. Prefers local artists
with experience in children's book and adult book illustration. Uses freelancers mainly for box cover art,
puzzle images and character portraits. All illustrations are done to spec. Considers many media.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs and
transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art and photographs. Original artwork is returned
at the job's completion. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project, $300-
3,000. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions, sourcebooks, agents, galleries, reps,
etc.
Tips: Prefers that artists not "ask that all material be returned. I like to keep a visual in my files for future
reference. New and fresh looking illustration styles are key."
BERGQU1ST IMPORTS, INC., 1412 Hwy. 33 S., Cloquet MN 55720. (218)879-3343. Fax: (218)879-
0010. E-mail: bbergqul06@aol.com. President: Barry Bergquist. Estab. 1948. Produces paper napkins, mugs
and tile. Wholesaler of mugs, decorator tile, plates and dinnerware.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Buys 50 designs and illustrations/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in Scandinavian and wildlife designs. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers for calligraphy. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day and everyday. Submit
seasonal material 6-8 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are not
filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 months. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist
should follow-up with a letter after initial query. Portfolio should include roughs, color tearsheets and photo
graphs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project, $50-300; average flat fee of $50 for illustration/
design; or royalties of 5%. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions/self-promotions and art fairs.
BLACK "INC" GREETINGS, P.O. Box 301248, Houston TX 77230-1248. (713)997-6940. Fax: (713)485-
5367. Owner: Frank Williamson. Estab. 1993. Produces greeting cards. Black "Inc" Greetings produces
greeting cards that are targeted mainly toward African- Americans and other ethnic groups.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 2-4 freelancers/year. Buys 20 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers local freelancers (but will consider others) with experience in watercolor, gouache,
acrylic paints. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustrations and design. Also for P-
0-P displays and mechanicals. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Considers all media. Looking
for styles that are consistent to the appeal of our main target market. Prefers 5X7. Needs computer-literate
freelancers for design, illustration and production. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit
seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include thumbnails, roughs, final art, photostats, tearsheets and photographs. Negotiates rights purchased.
Originals are not returned. Pays by the project, $540. Finds artists through word of mouth, art schools and
submissions.
Tips: "Show your best strength in a particular media. Present a professional portfolio/image; present quality
material."
GENE BLILEY STATIONERY, 20644 Superior St., Chatsworth CA 91311. (818)998-0323. Fax:
(818)998-5808. General Manager: Gary Lainer. Sales Manager: Ron Pardo. Estab. 1967. Produces stationery,
family-oriented birth announcements and invitations for most events and Christmas cards.
• This company also owns Frederick Beck Originals (see listing). One submission will be seen by
both companies.
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelancers/year. Works with 4-7 freelancers/year. Buys 15-60 designs and
illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for invitation and photo card designs. Also for calligraphy and
mechanicals. Considers any color media, except photography and oil. Produces material for Christmas,
graduation, birthdays, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Submit Christmas material 1 year in advance;
others reviewed year round.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and color tearsheets, photographs or photocopies.
Samples are filed. Portfolio review not required. Original artwork usually not returned at job's completion.
Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays flat fee of $100-150 per design on average.
Buys all rights.
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Tips: uWe are open to new ideas and different approaches within our niche. Our most consistent need is
designs for Christmas invitations and photo cards. Familiarize yourself with the marketplace."
BLUE SKY PUBLISHING, 6395 Gunpark Dr., Suite M, Boulder CO 80301, (303)5304654, Fax;
(303)530-4627. E-mail: 102200.145® compuserve.com. Art Director: Theresa Brown. Rstab. 1W>, Produces
greeting cards. "At Blue Sky Publishing, we are committed to producing contemporary fine art greeting
cards that communicate reverence for nature and all creatures of the^ earth, that share different cultural
perspectives and traditions, and that maintain the integrity of our artists1 work,"
Needs: Approached by 500 freelancers/year. Works with 30 freelancers/year. Licenses 80 fine art pieces/
year. Works with freelancers from all over US. Prefers freelancers with experience in fine art media: oils,
oil pastels, vibrant watercolor, fine art photography. "We primarily license existing pieces of art or photogra
phy. We rarely commission work." Looking for colorful, contemporary images with strong emotional impact,
Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Produces cards for all occasions, 99% of design and 5%
of illustration require knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus PageMaker and Adobe Illustrator. Submit seasonal
material 1 year in advance. .
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, slides or transparencies. Samples are filed or
returned. Reports back within 2-3 months only if interested. Transparencies are returned at job's completion.
Pays royalties of 3% with upfront license fee of $250 per image. Buys greeting card rights for 5 years
(standard contract; sometimes negotiated).
Tips: "We're interested in seeing artwork with strong emotional impact. Holiday cards are what we produce
in biggest volume. We are looking for joyful images, cards dealing with relationships, especially between
men and women, with pets, with Mother Nature and folk art. Vibrant colors are important/'
JBONITA PIONEER PACKAGING, 500 Bonita RdM Portland OR 97224. (503)684-6542. Fax:
(503)639-5965. Creative Director: Jim Parker. Estab. 1928. Produces giftwrap, shopping bags, boxes and
merchandise bags.
Needs: Approached by 20 artists/year. Works with 10-20 artists/year. Buys 10-20 designs and illustrations/
year. Prefers artists with experience in giftwrap. Considers acrylic. Seeks upscale traditional and contempo
rary styles. Prefers 15" cylinder circumference. Produces material for all occasions. Considers submissions
year-round.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and slides. Samples are not filed and
are returned only if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails,
roughs, slides and photographs. Original artwork is not returned to the artist after job's completion. Pays
average flat fee of $200-375/design. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Know the giftwrap market and be professional. Understand flexographie printing process limitations."
Does not want to see too many colors or process design.
THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE, 9333 Milwaukee Ave., Niles IL 60714. (708)581-8204, Fax: (708)581-
8770. Art Acquisition Manager: Susan Collier. Estab. 1973. Produces and markets collectible plates. "Brad
ford produces limited edition collectors plates featuring various artists' work which is reproduced on the
porcelain surface. Each series of 6-8 plates is centered around a concept, rendered by one artist, and marketed
internationally."
Needs: Approached by thousands of freelancers/year. Works with approximately l(K) freelancers/year. Pre
fers artists with experience in rendering painterly, realistic, "finished'* scenes; best mediums are oil and
acrylic. Art guidelines by calling (847)581-6781. Uses freelancers for all work including border designs,
sculpture. Considers oils, watercolor, acrylic and sculpture. Traditional representational style is best, depicting
scenes of children, pets, wildlife, homes, religious subjects, fantasy art, florals or songbirds in idealized
settings. Produces material for all occasions. Submit seasonal material 6-9 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure, transparencies, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies
or slides. Illustrators and sculptors send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides,
tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Art Director will contact artist only if
interested. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by project. Pays royalties. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
BRAZEN IMAGES, INC., 269 Chatterton Pkwy., White Plains NY 10606-2013, (914)949-2605. Fax:
(914)683-7927. President/Art Director: Kurt Abraham. Estab. 1981. Produces greeting cards and postcards.
"Primarily we produce cards that lean towards the erotic arts; whether that be of a humorous/novelty nature
or a serious/fine arts nature. We buy stock only — no assignments."
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 10-30 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for postcards. Considers any media *'I don't want to limit the
options." Prefers 5X7 (prints); may send slides. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Hanukkah,
Halloween, birthdays, everyday and weddings.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, slides, SASE and transparencies. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back ASAP depending on workload. Company
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, photographs, slides
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and transparencies. Buys one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalties of 2%.
Finds artists through artists' submissions.
BRILLIANT ENTERPRISES, 117 W. Valerio St., Santa Barbara CA 93101. Art Director: Ashleigh Bril
liant. Publishes postcards.
Needs: Buys up to 300 designs/year. Freelancers may submit designs for word-and-picture postcards, illus
trated with line drawings.
First Contact & Terms: Submit 5/2 X 31/2 horizontal b&w line drawings and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks.
Buys all rights. "Since our approach is very offbeat, it is essential that freelancers first study our line.
Ashleigh Brilliant's books include / May Not Be Totally Perfect, But Parts of Me Are Excellent', Appreciate
Me Now and Avoid the Rush; and / Want to Reach Your Mind. Where Is It Currently Located? We supply a
catalog and sample set of cards for $2 plus SASE." Pays $50 minimum, depending on "the going rate" for
camera-ready word-and-picture design.
Tips: "Since our product is highly unusual, familiarize yourself with it by sending for our catalog. Otherwise,
you will just be wasting our time and yours."
BRISTOL GIFT CO., INC., P.O. Box 425, 6 North St., Washingtonville NY 10992. (914)496-2821. Fax:
(914)496-2859. President: Matt Ropiecki. Estab. 1988. Produces posters and framed pictures for inspiration
and religious markets.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Buys 15-30 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for design. Also for calligraphy,
P-O-P displays and mechanicals. Prefers 16X20 or smaller. 10% of design and 60% of illustration require
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Adobe Illustrator. Produces material for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's
Day and graduation. Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and photocopies. Samples are filed and are
returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include roughs. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Originals are not returned. Pays by
project or royalties of 10%. Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second rights
(reprint rights) to previously published artwork.
fBRODERBUND SOFTWARE, INC., 500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6121, Novato CA 94948-6121.
Attn: P2 Art, (415)382-4400. E-mail: broder.com. Estab. 1980. Produces educational/entertainment software.
• Also see Broderbund's listing in Book Publishers.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelancers/year. Buys 200-700 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in computer art and multimedia design. Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers jnainly for computer illustration and design. Also for interface. Considers
tearsheets or disks. "We like a variety of styles but we ask that artists look at our products before submitting
artwork." 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or 6.0, Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Photoshop. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 6 months in
advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume or tearsheets. Accepts submis
sions on disk. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include final art. Rights purchased vary according to project. Payment varies based on assignment.
Finds artists through word of mouth, unsolicited samples, design books.
Tips: "Display a familiarity with our purpose and our products."
BRUSH DANCE INC., 100 Ebbtide Ave., Bldg. #1, Sausalito CA 94965. (415)331-9030. Fax: (415)331-
9059. Vice President of Marketing: Diana Hill. Estab. 1989. Produces greeting cards, posters, calendars,
bookmarks, blank journal books, T-shirts and magnets. "Brush Dance creates products that make 'spiritual'
ideas accessible. We do this by combining humor, heartfelt sayings and sacred writings with exceptional
art."
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelancers/year. Buys 50 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Art guidelines for 9 X 11 SASE with $1.50 postage. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration
and calligraphy. Looking for non-traditional, spiritual work conveying emotion or message. Prefers 5 X 7 or
7X5 originals or designs that can easily be reduced or enlarged to these proportions. Produces material for
all occasions. Submit seasonal material by November 15 (for following year's Christmas, Hanukkah) or by
June 1 (for following year's Valentine's).
First Contact & Terms: Call or write for artist guidelines before submitting. Send query letter. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys all rights. Originals are
returned at job's completion. Pays royalty of 5-7.5% depending on product. Finds artists through word of
mouth.
BURGOYNE, INC., 2030 E. Byberry Rd., Philadelphia PA 19116. (215)677-8962. Fax: (215)677-6081.
Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1907. Produces greeting cards. Publishes Christmas greeting cards geared
towards all age groups. Style ranges from traditional to contemporary to old masters' religious.
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Artist ETA's vibrant, stylized floral arrangement "conveys beauty, joy and 'aliveness1 " says Diana Hill of
Brush Dance. The artist receives 7.5% royalty for the card, ETA created the lettering and illustration, and
collaborated on the wording. She learned of the company from another artist working for Brush Dane©.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year, Works with 25 freelancers/year. Buys 50 designs and illustra
tions/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in all styles and techniques of greeting card design Art
guidelines available free for SASE with first-class postage. Uses freelancers mainly for Christmas 'illustra
tions. Also for lettering/typestyle work. Considers watercolor and pen & ink. Produces material for Christmas,
Accepts work all year round.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, tearsheets, transparencies, photographs, photocopies
and SASE. Samples are filed. Creative Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays flat
fee. Buys first rights or all rights. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Interested in
buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work, first rights or all rights.
Tips: "Send us fewer samples. Sometimes packages are too lengthy."
$CAN CREATIONS, INC., Box 8576, Pembroke Pines FL 33084. (305)581-3312. President: Judy Rappo-
port. Estab. 1984. Manufacturer of decorated plastic pails directed to juvenile market. Clients: balloon and
floral designers, party planners and suppliers, department stores, popcorn and candy retailers.
Needs: Approached by 8-10 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-3 freelance designers/year. Assigns 5
freelance jobs/year. Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance artists mainly for
"design work for plastic containers." Also uses artists for advertising design, illustration and layout; brochure
design; posters; signage; magazine illustration and layout.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and photostats. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Call or write to schedule an
appointment to show a portfolio, which should include roughs and b&w tearsheets and photostats. Pays for
design by the project, $75 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $150 minimum. Considers client's
budget and how work will be used when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "We are looking for cute and very simple designs, not a lot of detail."
CAPE SHORE, INC., 42 N. Elm St., Yarmouth ME 04096. (207)846-3726. Art Director: Joan Jordan.
Estab. 1947. "Cape Shore is concerned with seeking, manufacturing and distributing a quality line of gifts
and stationery for the souvenir and gift market."
Needs: Approached by 50-75 freelancers/year. Works with 30-40 freelancers/year. Buys 75-80 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in illustration. Uses freelance artists mainly for
illustrations for boxed notes and Christmas card designs. Considers watercolor, gouache, acrylics, tempera,
pastel, markers, colored pencil. Looking for traditional subjects rendered in a realistic style with strong
attention to detail. Prefers final artwork on flexible stock for reproduction purposes.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and slides. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include slides,
finished samples, printed samples. Pays by the project, $150 minimum. Buys reprint rights or varying rights
according to project.
Tips: "Cape Shore is looking for realistic detail, good technique, bright clear colors and fairly tight designs
of traditional themes."
CARDMAKERS, Box 236, High Bridge Rd., Lyme NH 03768. Phone: (603)795-4422. Fax: (603)795-
4222. Principle: Peter Diebold. Estab. 1978. Produces greeting cards. "We produce special cards for special
interests and greeting cards for businesses — primarily Christmas. We have now expanded our Christmas line
to include 'photo mount' designs, added designs to our everyday line for stockbrokers and are ready to
launch a line for boaters."
Needs: Approached by more than 100 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Buys 10-20
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers professional caliber artists. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
mainly for greeting card design, calligraphy and mechanicals. Also for paste-up. Considers all media. "We
market 5X7 cards designed to appeal to individual's specific interest — golf, tennis, etc." Prefers an upscale
look. Submit seasonal ideas 6-9 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with SASE and brief sample of work. Illustrators
send postcard sample or query letter with brief sample of work. "One good sample of work is enough for
us. A return postcard with boxes to check off is wonderful. Phone calls are out; fax is a bad idea." Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back to artist only if interested. Portfolio review not required.
Pays by project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights)
to previously published work, if not previously used for greeting cards. Finds artists through word of mouth,
exhibitions and Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market.
Tips: "It's important that you show us samples before requesting submission requirements. There's a 'bunker'
mentality in business today and suppliers (including freelancers) need to understand the value they add to
the finished product in order to be successful. Consumers are getting more for less every day and demanding
more all the time. We need to be more precise every day in order to compete."
CARDS FOR A CAUSE, 175 Spencer Place, Ridgewood NJ 07450. Creative Director: Carolyn Ferrari.
Estab. 1994. Produces greeting cards. "Cards For A Cause produces greeting cards (everyday note cards and
holiday cards) to benefit charitable and nonprofit organizations (including Amnesty International USA,
National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, Environmental Defense Fund, American Foundation for AIDS
Research and others). A percentage of all sales revenues goes to the beneficiary organizations."
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. "This will be our first year buying art." Expects to purchase
10-20 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for greeting
card art/design. Considers all media (except photography). "We're looking for artwork that depicts the ideals
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of the beneficiary organizations we represent (i.e., environmental/wildlife art for the Hnvironmcntui Defense
Fund) in any style appropriate for greeting cards." Prefers art proportionate to 5 X 7-inch cart! Formal. Pro
duces material for Christmas, Hanukkah and everyday. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASH, photocopies and color copies, Samples
are filed or returned by SASE, Reports back within 2 months. Portfolio should include final art, learsheets
and transparencies. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion, Pa\s In the
project, $200-300. "We only look at submissions from February through March; only work suited to the
cause or style."
Tips: "We use all sources available to locate talent, We encourage artists' submissions because we like to
work with artists interested in causes, We are most impressed when artists have done their homework prior
to sending us a submission. Because our needs are very specifically tied to causes, we appreciate seeing
appropriately specific submissions. We've had a tremendous response to our card line, People are becoming
much more cause-conscious in their purchasing decisions/'
JJ.F. CAROLL PUBLISHING, 215 Park Ave. S., New York NY I(XX)3. (212)387-79.^8. Art Director;
Glen Hunter. Estab. 1982. Produces greeting cards, games, stationery, paper tableware pnxiucts, calendars,
giftwrap and posters. Manufactures gift items and New* York City area products.
Needs: Approached by 40 freelance artists/year, Works with 4 freelance artists/yean Buys i(X) designs and
illustrations/year. "We are looking for good work that is consumer oriented," Uses freelancers for P-O-P
displays, paste-up, mechanicals and color and b&w cartoons. Style must be accessible to those viewing.
Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume', SASH and any type of art sample.
Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. To show portfolio, mail appropriate materials:
thumbnails, roughs, printed samples, b&w or color dummies and photographs, Pays by the project. Rights
purchased vary according to project,
Tips: "Call if you have project ideas you'd like to have published for New York area products, calendars
or maps."
J*CARTEL INTERNATIONAL, Box 918, Edinburgh Way, Harlow Essex CM20 2DU England. Phone:
0279 641125. Fax: 0279 635672, Group Publishing Director: Linda Worsfold. Publishes greeting cards,
postcards, posters, pop and personality products, stationery, calendars and T-shirts,
Needs: Produces material for everyday, special occasions, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Fa
ther's Day and Easter, plus quality artwork for posters,
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, transparencies, photocopies and
slides. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator, Apple Maes, Send SyQuest disks, Sam
ples not filed are returned. Reports back within 30 days, To show portfolio, mail roughs, photostats and
photographs. Originals returned after job's completion. Pay royalties or pays by the project. Negotiates rights
purchased. ' c
CASE STATIONERY CO., INC., 1 79 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers NY 1 070 1 , (9 1 4)965-5 1 (X). President:
Jerome Sudnow. Vice President: Joyce Blackwood. Estab. 1954. Produces stationery, notes, memo pads and
tins for mass merchandisers in stationery and housewares departments.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Buys 50 designs from freelancers/year. Works on assignment
only. Buys design and/or illustration mainly for stationery products. Uses freelancers for mechanicals and
ideas. Produces materials for Christmas; submit 6 months in advance. Likes to see youthful and traditional
styles, as well as English and French country themes. 10% of freelance work requires computer skills,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with remind and tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and
photographs. Samples not filed are returned. Reports back. Call or write for appointment to show a portfolio
Original artwork is not returned. Pays by project. Buys first rights or one-time rights,
Tips: "Find out what we do. Get to know us. We are creative and know how to sell a product/'
JH GEORGE CASPAR!, INC., 225 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010, (2 1 2)995-5710, Contact: Lucille
Andnola. Publishes greeting cards, Christmas cards, invitations, giftwrap and paper napkins "The line
maintains a very traditional theme,"
Needs: Buys 80-100 illustrations/year. Prefers watercolor and other color media, Produces seasonal material
for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter and Valentine's Day.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples to Lucille Andriola to review. Prefers unpublished original illustra
tions, slides or transparencies. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested Pays on
acceptance; negotiable. Pays flat fee of $400 for design. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines,
submissions/selt-promotions, sourcebooks, agents, visiting artist's exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps,
Tips: "Caspari and many other small companies rely on freelance artists to give the line a fresh, overall
style rather than relying on one artist. We feel this is a strong point of our company, Please do not .send
verses.
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CATCH PUBLISHING, INC., 456 Penn Street, Yeadon PA 19050. (610)626-7770. Fax: (610)626-2778.
Contact; Michael Markowicz. Produces greeting cards, stationery, giftwrap, blank books and posters.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Buys 25-50 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Uses
freelancers mainly for design. Considers all media. Produces material for Christmas, New Year and everyday.
Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, slides, SASE and transparen
cies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2-6 months.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, slides and
4X5 and 8X 10 transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's
completion. Pays royalties of 10-12% (may vary according to job). Finds artists through submissions, word
of mouth and referrals.
CEDCO PUBLISHING CO., 2955 Kerner Blvd., San Raphael CA 94901. E-mail: sales@cedco.com.
Website: http://www.cedco.com. Contact: Art Department. Estab. 1982. Produces 180 upscale calendars and
books.
Needs: Approached by 500 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Buys 48 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. "We never give assignment work." Uses
freelancers mainly for stock material and ideas. "We use either 35mm slides or 4 X 5s of the work."
First Contact & Terms: "No phone calls accepted." Send query letter with photographs and tearsheets.
Samples are filed. "Send non-returnable samples only." Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show
portfolio, mail thumbnails and b&w photostats, tearsheets and photographs. Original artwork is returned at
the job's completion. Pays by the project. Buys one-time rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint
rights) to previously published work. Finds artists through art fairs and licensing agents.
Tips: "Full calendar ideas encouraged!"
CENTRIC CORP., 6712 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles CA 90038. (213)936-2100. Fax: (213)936-2101. Vice
President: Neddy Okdot. Estab. 1986. Produces fashion watches, clocks, mugs, frames, pens for ages 13-60.
Needs: Approached by 40 freelancers/year. Works with 6-7 freelancers/year. Buys 40-50 designs and illustra
tions/year. Prefers local freelancers only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for watch and
clock dials, frames, mugs and packaging. Also for mechanicals. Considers graphics, computer graphics,
cartoons, pen & ink, photography. 95% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Paintbox,
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with appropriate samples. Accepts submis
sions on disk. Samples are filed if interested. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Originals are
returned at job's completion. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by project. Pays royalties
of 1-10% for design. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through submissions/self-
promotions, sourcebooks, agents and artists' reps.
Tips: "Show us your range."
JCENTURY REGENCY GREETINGS (formerly Regency & Century Greetings), 1500 W Monroe St.,
Chicago IL 60607. (312)666-8686. Fax: (312)243-0590. Art Director: Frank Stockmal. Estab. 1921. Publishes
Christmas cards, traditional and some religious.
Needs: Approached by 300 freelance artists/year. Buys 150 freelance illustrations and designs/year. Prefers
airbrush, watercolor, acrylic, oil and calligraphy. Prefers traditional themes. Submit seasonal art 8 months in
advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with relevant, current samples. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Originals can be returned to artist at job's completion. Requests work on
spec before assigning a job. Pays average flat fee of $300. Pays on acceptance. Buys exclusive Christmas
card reproduction rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published artwork.
Finds artists through magazines and art fairs.
Tips: "Request artist's guidelines to become familiar with the products and visit stationery shops for ideas.
Portfolio should include published samples. Traditional still sells best in more expensive lines, but will
review contemporary designs for new lines." Sees an "increased need for Christmas/holiday cards appropriate
for businesses to send their customers."
HOW TO USE your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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fCITY MERCHANDISE INC., 68 34th St., P.O. Box 320081, Brooklyn NY 11232. (718)832-2931,
Fax: (718)832-2939. E-mail: citymuse@aol.com. Production Manager: Jay Marshall. Produces calendars,
collectible figurines, gifts, mugs, souvenirs of New York.
Needs: Works with 6-10 freelancers/year. Buys 50-100 freelance designs and illustrations/year. "We buy
sculptures for our casting business." Prefers freelancers with experience in graphic design, Works on assign
ment only. Uses freelancers for most projects. Considers all media. 50% of design and 8()'#> of illustration
demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. Does not produce holiday material,
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume. Illustrators and/
or cartoonists send postcard sample of work only. Sculptors send rdsume and copies of their work. Samples
are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolios required for sculptors only if interested in artist's work.
Buys all rights. Pays by project.
CLARKE AMERICAN, P.O. Box 460, San Antonio TX 78292-0460. (210)662-1449. Fax: (210)662-7503.
Product Development: Lecy Benke, Estab. 1874. Produces checks and other products and services sold
through financial institutions. "We're a national printer seeking original works for check series, consisting
of five, three, or one scene. Looking for a variety of themes, media, and subjects for a wide market appeal."
Needs: Uses freelancers mainly for illustration and design of personal checks. Considers all media and a
range of styles. Prefers art twice standard check size,
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure and rdsume*. "Indicate whether
the work is available; do not send original art." Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back to the
artist only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Payment for illustration varies by the
project.
Tips: uKeep red and black in the illustration to a minimum for image processing,"
CLAY ART, 239 Utah Ave. S., San Francisco CA 94080. (415)244-4970. Fax: (415)244-4979. Art Director:
Thomas Biela. Estab. 1979. Produces giftware and home accessory products: cookie jars, teapots, salt &
peppers, mugs, magnets, pitchers, masks, platters and canisters.
Needs: Approached by 70 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 30 designs and illustra
tions/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in 3-D design of giftware and home accessory times. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustrations, 3-D design and sales promotion. Also for P-
0-P displays, paste-up, mechanicals and product design. Seeks humorous, whimisical, innovative work. 6()9f-
of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume*, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
thumbnails, roughs and final art and color photostats, tearsheets, slides and dummies. Negotiates rights
purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion, Pays by project,
CLEAR CARDS, 1 1054 Ventura Blvd., #207, Studio City CA 91604. (818)980-4120, Fax: (818)980-0771,
Director of Marketing: Andre* Cheeks. Estab, 1989. Produces greeting cards, CD packaging, collectibles,
promotional and advertising products. "Clear Cards produces and markets greeting cards using PVC and
high-end graphics. The buying group is women 25-55. The unique concept lends itself to promotional and
advertising products."
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Buys 30-50 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Looking for a humorous style (sketch, ideas and image); cartoonists welcome. Prefers
9x12 images with 1" margins left/right. 70% of work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, New Year,
birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal material 4 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed, Reports back with 15 working
days. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art and
photographs. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are not returned. Pays by the project, $100*500, Finds
artists through submissions, via referrals and local art schools.
CLEp, INC., 4025 Viscount Ave., Memphis TN 38118. (901)369-6661. Fax: (901)369-6376. Director of
Creative Arts: Harriet Byall. Estab. 1953. Produces greeting cards, calendars, giftwrap, gift bags, valentines
(kiddie packs). "Cleo is the world's largest Christmas giftwrap manufacturer. Also provides extensive all
occasion product line. Cards are boxed only (no counter cards) and only Christmas. Other product categories
include some seasonal product. Mass market for all age groups."
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 40-50 freelancers/year. Buys more than 200 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for giftwrap and greeting cards (designs), Also for
calligraphy. Considers most any media. Looking for fresh, imaginative as well as classic quality designs for
Christmas. Prefers 5 X 7 for cards; 30" repeat for giftwrap. Art guidelines available, Submit seasonal material
at least a year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, SASE, photocopies, transparencies and speculative
art. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed if interested or returned by SASE if requested by artist,
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Reports back to the artist only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project; usually buys all
rights. Pays flat fee. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks, magazines, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Understand the needs of the particular market to which you submit your work."
JCLOUD 9, 3532 Greenwood Blvd., St. Louis MO 63143. (314)644-3500. Fax: (314)644-1589. President/
Creative Director: Pamela Miller. Produces greeting cards.
Needs: Works with 12 freelance artists/year. Buys 150-200 designs and illustrations/year. Seeks artists with
strong look that can be shown as a stand alone line. "We want creativity that strikes a chord and mirrors the
sentiments and emotions of present day society." Looking for humorous, whimsical and photographic work.
Prefers final art 5 X 7. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, color photocopies and slides. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE within 2 months. Artist should follow-up after initial query. Pays flat fee of $200
for illustration/design; or royalty of 5%. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously pub
lished work. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions, visiting artist's exhibitions and
art fairs.
JCOLORS BY DESIGN, 7723 Densrnore Ave., VanNuys CA 91406. (818)376-1226. Fax: (818)376-1669.
Creative Director: Jane Daly. Produces greeting cards, giftwrap, stationery, imprintables, invitations, desk
top accessories, notecards. "Our current products are bright, bold, whimsical, watercolors using calligraphy
and quotes and collage cards using gold ink. We are open to new lines, new looks."
Needs: Works with 20-25 freelance artists/year. Buys 100-200 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Uses
freelance artists for all products. Considers all media. "Looking for humor cards, photo cards, cards that fit
into our current line." Cards are 5 X 7. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. "Anytime we welcome
everyday submissions; in June, submit Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, graduation and Valentine's Day;
in January, submit Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, Passover, Thanksgiving, Halloween, RoshHashanah."
First Contact & Terms: "Please write for our submission guidelines and catalogue." Samples are returned
by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color roughs, final art and photographs. Originals are not returned. Pays royalties
of 3-5% and $350 advance against royalties/piece. Buys all rights or negotiates rights purchased, reprint
rights.
Tips: "Phone calls are discouraged."
COMSTOCK CARDS, INC., 600 S. Rock Blvd., Suite 15, Reno NV 89502. (702)856-9400. Fax:
(702)856-9406. Production Manager: David Delacroix. Estab. 1987. Produces greeting cards, notepads and
invitations. Styles include alternative and adult humor, outrageous, shocking and contemporary themes;
specializes in fat, age and funny situations. No animals or landscapes. Target market predominately profes
sional females, ages 25-55.
Needs: Approached by 250-350 freelancers/year. Works with 10-12 freelancers/year. "Especially seeking
artists able to produce outrageous adult-oriented cartoons." Uses freelancers mainly for cartoon greeting
cards. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. No verse or prose. Gaglines must be brief. Prefers
5X7 final art. Produces material for all occasions. Submit holiday concepts 1 1 months in advance. 50% of
illustration requires computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets or photocopies. Samples are not usually
filed and are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio review not required.
Originals are not returned. Pays royalties of 5%. Pays by project, $50 minimum; may negotiate other arrange
ments. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Make submissions outrageous and fun — no prose or poems."
CONCORD LITHO COMPANY, INC., 92 Old Turnpike Rd., Concord NH 03301. (603)225-3328.
Fax: (603)225-6120. Vice President/Creative Services: Lester Zaiontz. Estab. 1958. Produces greeting cards,
stationery, posters, giftwrap, specialty paper products for direct marketing. "We provide a range of print
goods for commercial markets but also supply high quality paper products used for fundraising purposes."
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 300 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for greeting cards, wrap and calendars.
Also for calligraphy, P-O-P displays and computer-generated art. Considers all media but prefers watercolor.
Art guidelines available. "Our needs range from generic seasonal and holiday greeting cards to religious
subjects, florals, nature, scenics, inspirational vignettes. We prefer more traditional designs with occasional
contemporary needs." Prefers 10 X 14. 100% of design and 15% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand and Aldus PageMaker. Produces material for
all holidays and seasons: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Hanukkah, Pass
over, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, New Year, birthdays, everyday and other religious dates. Submit sea
sonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send introductory letter with resume, brochure, photographs, slides, photocopies
or transparencies. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3 months. Portfolio
review not required. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
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Pays by the project, $200-800. "We will exceed this amount depending on project."
Tips: "Keep sending samples or color photocopies of work to update our reference library. Be patient and
follow guidelines as noted herein and send quality samples or copies. More and more work is coming in in
a digital format."
CONTENOVA GIFTS, INC., 735 Park N. Blvd., Suite 114, Clarkston GA 30021. (404)292-4676, Fax:
(404)292-4684. Contact: Creative Director. Estab. 1965. Produces impulse gift merchandise and ceramic
greeting mugs.
Needs: Buys 100 freelance designs/year for mugs and other items. Prefers freelancers with experience in
full color work and fax capabilities. Works on assignment only. Looking for humorous cartoon work, cute
animals and caricatures. Produces material for Father's Day, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, Valentine's Day,
Mother's Day and everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, SASE and photocopies. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include roughs, photostats, slides, color tearsheets and dummies. Sometimes requests work on spec
before assigning a job. Pays by the project, $400-500. Buys all rights. Finds artists through submissions/
self-promotions and word of mouth.
Tips: "We see steady growth for the future."
COTTAGE ART, P.O. Box 425, Cazenovia NY 13035. Owner: Jeanette Robertson. Estab. 1994. Produces
greeting cards and notecards. "All of our designs are one color, silk screened, silhouette designs. Most cards
are blank notes. They appeal to all ages and males! They are simple yet bold."
Needs: Uses freelancers mainly for design. Considers flat b&w; ink, marker, paint. Looking for silhouette
designs only. Any subjects considered. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. "Remember they
are only one color, solid, no tones." Prefers no larger than 8!/2 X 1 1. Produces material for Christmas. Submit
seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and photocopies. Samples are returned by SASE.
"If no SASE, they are not returned." Reports back within 2 weeks with SASE. Portfolio review not required.
Pays $1-50 and free cards. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Being a new company we are interested in artists who are willing to work with us and grow with
us. Our company seeks out industry 'holes.' Things that are missing, such as designs that appeal to men. We
like wildlife, sports, country, coastal, flowers and bird designs."
COURAGE CENTER, 3915 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley MN 55422. (6 12)520-02 11. Fax: (612)520-
0299. Art & Production Manager: Marylea Osier. Greeting cards from original art first produced in 1970.
"Courage Center produces holiday notecards and Christmas cards. Cards are reproduced from fine art aquired
through nationwide Art Search. Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and independent living center
helping children and adults with physical, communication and sensory disabilities."
Needs: Approached by 300-500 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Buys 0-10 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in holiday/Christmas designs. Considers all
media (no 3-D). Produces material for Christmas, birthdays, Thanksgiving, everyday. "We prefer that art
arrives as a result of our Art Search announcement. Information is sent in September with mid- January
deadline the following year."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Acknowledgment of receipt of artwork is sent immediately. Decisions as to use are
made 6-8 weeks after deadline date. Portfolio review not required. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Pays $350 honorarium.
CREATE-A-CRAFT, Box 330008, Fort Worth TX 76163-0008. Contact: Editor. Estab, 1967. Produces
greeting cards, giftwrap, games, calendars, posters, stationery and paper tableware products for all ages.
Needs: Approached by 500 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelancers/year. Buys 3-5 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in cartooning. Works on assignment only. Uses freelanc
ers mainly for greetings cards and T-shirts. Also for calligraphy, P-O-P display, paste-up and mechanicals.
Considers pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic and colored pencil. Prefers humor and "cartoons that will appeal
to families. Must be cute, appealing, etc. No religious, sexual implications or offbeat humor." Produces
material for all holidays and seasons; submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Contact only through artist's agent. "No phone calls from freelancers accepted."
Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of original/final art, final reproduction/product and color and b&w slides and tearsheets Originals
are not returned. Pays by me hour, $6-8; or by the project, $100-200. Pays royalties of 3% for exceptional
work on one year basis. "Payment depends upon the assignment, amount of work involved, production costs
etc." Buys all rights.
Tips: "Demonstrate an ability to follow directions exactly. Too many submit artwork that has no relationship
to what we produce. Sample greeting cards are available for $2.50 and a #10 SASE. Write, do not call We
cannot tell what your artwork looks like from a phone call."
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"I was inspired by Maine fisherman pulling lobster into their boats within 100 feet of our cottage by the
sea," says artist Jacqueline Tuttle, creator of this silhouette greeting card produced by Cottage Art. The
company was attracted to Tuttle's "simple, straight-forward design, expressing a coastal way of life," says
Art Director Jeanette Robertson. She discovered Tuttle's work a dozen years ago while vacationing in Maine.
CREATIF LICENSING, 31 Old Town Crossing, Mount Kisco NY 10549. E-mail: jhec@aol.com. Presi
dent: Paul Cohen. Licensing Manager. "Creatif is a licensing agency that represents artists and concept
people."
Needs: Looking for unique art styles and/or concepts that are applicable to multiple products. "The art can
range from fine art to cartooning." 20% of freelance work requires computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE and tearsheets.
"If we are interested in representing you, we will present your work to the appropriate manufacturers in the
clothing, gift, publishing, home furnishings, paper products (cards/giftwrap/party goods, etc.) areas with the
intent of procuring a license. We try to obtain advances and/or guarantees against a royalty percentage of
the firm's sales. We will negotiate and handle the contracts for these arrangements, show at several trade
shows to promote your style and oversee payments to ensure that the requirements of our contracts are
honored. Artists are responsible for providing us with materials for our meetings and presentations and for
copyrights, trademarks and protecting their ownership (which is discretionary). For our services, as indicated
above, we receive royalties of 50% of all the deals we negotiate as well as renewals. There are no fees if
we are not productive."
Tips: Common mistakes illustrators make in presenting samples or portfolios are "sending oversized samples
mounted on heavy board and not sending appropriate material. Color photocopies and photos are best."
fCREEGAN CO., INC., 510 Washington St., Steubenville OH 43952. (614)283-3708-09. Fax: (614)283-
4117. President: Dr. G. Creegon. Estab. 1961. Produces animations, costume characters, mall displays and
audio-animatronic characters. "The Creegan Company designs and manufactures animated characters, cos
tume characters and life-size air-driven characters. The products are custom made from beginning to end."
Needs: Approached by 10-30 freelance artists/year. Works with 3 freelancers/year. Prefers local artists with
experience in sculpting, latex, oil paint, molding, etc. Artists sometimes work on assignment basis. Uses
freelancers mainly for design comps. Also for mechanicals. Produces material for all holidays and seasons,
Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween and everyday. Submit seasonal material 1
month in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Samples are filed. Does not report back. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of final art, photographs. Originals not returned. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
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THE CROCKETT COLLECTION, P.O. Box 1428, Manchester Center VT 05255-1428. {802)362-2914.
Fax: (802)362-5590. President: Sharon Scheirer. Estab. 1929. Publishes mostly traditional some contempo
rary, humorous and whimsical silk screen Christmas and everyday greeting cards, postcards, note cards and
bordered stationery on recycled paper. Christmas themes are geared to sophisticated, up-scale audience,
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelancers/year. Buys 25-30 designs/year.
Produces products by silk screen method exclusively. Considers gouache, cut and pasted paper, Prefers 5X7
or 4'/2 X 6l/2, Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Produces
material for Christmas, Hanukkah and everyday. Submit seasonal material 10 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. Request guidelines which are mailed out once a
year in February, one year in advance of printing. Submit unpublished, original designs only. Art should be
in finished form. Art not purchased is returned by SASE. Reports back in 3 months. Buys all rights. Pays
flat fee of $90-140 for illustration/design. Finds artists through Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market.
Tips: "Designs must be suitable for silk screen process. Airbrush, watercolor techniques and pen & ink are
not amenable to this process. Bold, well-defined designs only. Our look is traditional, mostly realistic and
graphic. Request guidelines and submit work according to our instructions."
THE CRYSTAL TISSUE COMPANY, P.O. Box 450, Middletown OH 45042, Art Director: Mary Jo
Recker. Estab. 1894. Produces giftwrap, gift bags and printed giftwrapping tissues. ''Crystal produces a
broad range of giftwrapping items for the mass market. We especially emphasize our upscale gift bags with
coordinating specialty tissues and giftwrap. Our product line encompasses all age groups in both Christmas
and all occasion themes."
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 100 freelancers/year. Buys 200 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in greeting cards or giftwrap markets. Works on
assignment and "we also purchase reproduction rights to existing artwork." Uses freelancers mainly for gift
bag and tissue repeat design. Also for calligraphy, mechanicals (computer only), b&w line illustration and
local freelancers for design and production. 100% of design and 10% of illustration require knowledge of
QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker and Adobe Photoshop, Produces sea
sonal material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Hanukkah, Halloween, birthdays and everyday. "We
need a variety of styles from contemporary to traditional— florals, geometric, tropical, whimsical, cartoon,
upscale, etc."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, rdsume", photocopies and SASE. Calligraphcrs
send photocopies of work samples. Submit all samples February 1 -March 30, Samples are filed or returned
by SASE, Reports back in 1 month. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include roughs and final art. Originals returned depending on rights purchased, Pays by project, $600-
1 ,200. 3% royalties on gift bag art. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "If you're interested in working with us, send a packet of samples of what you do best during the
months indicated. (Don't send a letter asking for guidelines.) We'll keep your work on file if it has potential
for us, and return it if it doesn't. Please check out our market before you submit to see if your work is in
the ballpark!"
{CUSTOM STUDIOS INC., 6116 N. Broadway St., Chicago IL 60660-2502. (312)761-1 150. President:
Gary Wing. Estab. 1960. Custom T-shirt manufacturer. "We specialize in designing and screen printing
custom T-shirts for schools, business promotions, fundraising and for our own line of stock."
Needs: Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 20 freelance designers/year. Assigns 50 freelance jobs/year.
Especially needs b&w illustrations (some original and some from customer's sketch). Uses artists for direct
mail and brochures/fliers, but mostly for custom and stock T-shirt designs.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume', photostats, photocopies or tearsheets. "We will
not return originals." Reports in 3-4 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio or mail b&w
tearsheets or photostats to be kept on file. Pays for design and illustration by the hour, $28-35; by the project,
$50-150. Considers turnaround time and rights purchased when establishing payment. For designs submitted
to be used as stock T-shirt designs, pays 5-10% royalty. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Send 5-10 good copies of your best work. We would like to see more black & white, camera-ready
illustrations-— copies, not originals. Do not get discouraged if your first designs sent are not accepted,"
$DALEE BOOK CO., 129 Clinton Place, Yonkers NY 10701. (800)852-2665, Vice President: Charles
Mutter. Estab. 1964. Produces stationery accessories. "We manufacture photo albums and telephone address
books for the family and the fine arts market."
Needs: Approached by 5 freelance artists/year. Works with 1 feelance artist/year. Buys 1-3 designs and
illustrations/year from freelance artists. Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance
artists mainly for labels and mechanicals. Considers any media.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Write to schedule an appointment
to show a portfolio or mail roughs and color samples. Original artwork is not returned at the job's completion.
Pays by the project, $200-500 average. Buys all rights.
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INSIDER REPORT
Go Shopping for a
Great New Market
Mary Jo Recker
You may imagine your artwork displayed on a gal
lery wall, in a company's brochure or even across
a billboard, but you probably will not visualize the
product of your imagination on a gift bag complete
with coordinating tissue and tag. However, Mary
Jo Recker, art director for the Crystal Tissue Com
pany, wants you to imagine just that.
The Crystal Tissue Company, based in Middle-
town, Ohio, specializes in gift wrapping tissues and
gift bags. Because her company's products are sold
to mass market retailers, Recker prefers designs
that have broad appeal and that are somewhat tradi
tional or conservative in subject and style. "I'm
always watching for illustrations with a good color
sense (usually clean pastels or brights), good composition, accurate drawings and
a fresh style."
There's one sure way to find out what type of designs are needed for wrapping
paper, says Recker. "Go shopping! That is how you'll learn to position your
work." Since trends in giftwrap tend to follow trends in stationery, your first stop
should be stores that sell greeting cards. As you study displays, keep an eye out
for occasions when people give presents. This will be your key to the market.
Wrapping paper and gift bags are needed for any gift-giving occasion.
A major trend these days is gift bags. As lifestyles get busier, people have less
time to wrap gifts, but they still want to give attractive presents. Customers started
buying gift bags for convenience, but since wider selections appeared on the
market, buyers now choose gift bags for their festive appearance.
While researching in stores, note how designers carry the illustrations onto
the sides and back of bags. "Don't let a design float in negative space," says
Recker. Study gift bags in stores to see how others apply design to the total
product.
Look at stationery stores and mass market retailers to uncover trends in colors
and motifs. What are they selling? What colors are popular? Garden themes and
birdhouses are very much in vogue. Florals are always needed. And Recker be
lieves angels are here to stay, especially in the Christmas season.
Since Christmas is 65 percent or more of her business, Recker is always on
the lookout for variations on traditional Christmas motifs. "Santas of varying
costumes and nationalities are coming into gift wrap," says Recker. She also
cautions freelancers to avoid duplicating or mimicking the same old Santas and
angel images. "I would like to see more Christmas subjects handled in fresh
62 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market "97
INSIDER REPORT, continued
ways." The everyday market comes in a close second to Christmas. Companies
need wrapping paper for baby showers, weddings, birthdays for both children
and adults, and holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter and even Halloween.
Recker would like to see more wedding and masculine designs. There is a real
need for designs featuring masculine images such as sports cars, geometries, golf
or fishing imagery. "We're looking for bold, graphic styles for all occasions,"
she says. While humorous illustration is important for greeting cards, it tends not
to be of interest for bags and wrap.
When preparing samples for submission to giftwrap companies, Recker
suggests sending ten or more designs that are strong in color, concept and
composition, showing a solid, consistent design sense. Samples should be
accurate color copies or computer-printed materials. Recker considers concepts
in sketch form, although not all art directors like to see roughs,
When reviewing work, Recker considers how it will reproduce. Even if your
illustration looks great, if it won't reproduce well, it will not be considered.
Recker often sees submissions that tell her "no" right away. Certain colors never
reproduce well in the four-color process, the process most companies use.
"Oranges are the worst. Although they are bestsellers, certain shades of purple
and teal can be difficult to achieve." Fluorescent colors, such as hot pink, may
look great in the original, but they won't reproduce as the same color, she says.
Only strong, clean, saturated color reproduces well. Recker suggests you become
familiar with color separation and the printing process. "Purchase a Pantone
Process Color Simulator and get to know it well." Although any medium has the
potential to reproduce well, work rendered in colored pencils can appear "too
soft and grainy" when printed. Anticipating color shifts and a problematic
medium will help you avoid getting overlooked.
Crystal Tissue buys all kinds of art for its gift wrapping paper products. Th© illustrations for these
delightful Halloween gift trick-or-treat bags were created by Julie Eubanks. Mary Jo Recker liked the
freelancer's samples and called her to produce some roughs for bag designs.
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INSIDER REPORT, Recker
"The most frustrating mistake is when artists submit work that is completely
outside our market," says Recker. If you don't have experience in the gift industry,
your sample should show potential for use in the market. "I would rather see
unpublished, self-directed illustrations done speculatively and designed for our
products than printed samples that are totally unfitting," she says.
Recker also warns against "non-pleasing color," weak drawing skills, amateur
technique, a non-professional presentation, and designs that are not composed to
fit a space. Free of those common mistakes, designs that are fresh, professional
and marketable will catch her eye. "We appreciate the interest and talents of all
freelancers and always enjoy reviewing their work," says Recker. "If an artist
cannot imagine designing illustrations for the giftwrap industry, she is
overlooking an ever-growing market and an invaluable opportunity."
— Kristen Rooks Cross
JDAYSPRING CARDS, Box 1010, Siloam Springs AR 72761. (501)524-9301. Creative Director: Paul
Higdon. Produces greeting cards, calendars, stationery and invitations; general, informal, inspirational, con
temporary, soft line and studio.
Needs: Works with 60 freelance artists/year. Buys approx. 250 designs from freelance artists/year. Works
on assignment only. Also uses artists for calligraphy. Prefers designers' gouache colors and watercolor.
"Greeting card sizes range from 4!/2X61/2 to 5!^X8^; prefer same size, but not more than 200% size."
Produces material for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Confirmation, graduation, Thanks
giving, Christmas; submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or photocopies, slides and SASE. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail color final
reproduction/product, slides and photographs. Original artwork is not returned after job's completion. Pays
average flat fee of $100-350/design. Buys all rights.
DECORCAL INC., 165 Marine St., Farmingdale NY 11735. (516)752-0076 or (800)645-9868. Fax:
(516)752-1009. President: Walt Harris. Produces decorative, instant stained glass, as well as sports and
wildlife decals.
Needs: Buys 50 designs and illustrations from freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for greeting cards
and decals; also for P-O-P displays. Prefers watercolor.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and photographs.
Samples not filed are returned. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include final reproduction/product and photostats. Originals are not returned. Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth,
magazines, submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks, agents, visiting artists' exhibitions, art fairs and art
ists' reps.
Tips: "We predict a steady market for the field."
DESIGN DESIGN, INC., P.O. Box 2266, Grand Rapids MI 49501. (616)774-2448. Fax: (616)774-4020.
Art Director: Tom Vituj. Estab. 1986. Produces humorous and traditional greeting cards, stationery, journals,
address books, calendars, magnets, sticky notes and giftwrap for all ages.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for greeting cards and giftwrap. Considers most media. Produces material for all
holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with appropriate samples and SASE. Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails,
roughs, color photostats, photographs and slides. Do not send originals. Pays royalties. Negotiates rights
purchased.
^DESIGNER GREETINGS, INC., Box 140729, Staten Island NY 10314. (718)981-7700. Art Director:
Fern Gimbelman. Produces greeting cards and invitations. Produces general, informal, inspirational, contem
porary, juvenile, soft-line and studio cards.
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Needs: Works with 16 freelancers/year, Buys 100-150 designs and illustrations/yean Works on assignment
only, Also uses artists for calligraphy, P-Q-P displays and airbiushing. Prefers pen & ink and airbrush. No
specific size required. Produces material for all seasons; submit seasonal material 6 months in ad\am,v.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or tearsheets and photostats or photocopies,
Samples are filed or are returned only if requested. Reports back within 3-4 weeks, ("all or write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of original/final art, final reproduction/product, tearsheets and photostats, Originals
are not returned. Pays flat fee. Buys all rights.
Tips: "We are willing to look at any work through the mail {photocopies, etc.). Appointments are given
after I personally speak with the artist (by phone)."
DIMENSIONS, INC., 641 McKnight St., Reading PA 19601, (61 0)372-849 1. Fax: (610)372-0426. De
signer Relations Coordinator: Mary Towner. Produces craft kits and leaflets, including but not limited to
needlework, iron-on transfer, printed felt projects. "We are a craft manufacturer with emphasis on sophisti
cated artwork and talented designers. Products include needlecraft kits and leaflets, wearable art crafts, baby
products. Primary market is adult women but children's crafts also included."
Needs: Approached by 50-100 freelancers/year. Works with 200 freelancers/year. Develops more than 400
freelance designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for the original artwork for each product.
In-house art staff adapts for needlecraft. Considers all media. Looking for fine art, realistic representation,
good composition, more complex designs than some greeting card art; fairly tight illustration with good
definition; also whimsical, fun characters. Produces material for Christmas; Valentine's Day; Hasten Hallow
een; everyday; birth, wedding and anniversary records.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with color brochure, tearsheets, photographs or photocopies.
Samples are filed "if artwork has potential for our market." Samples are returned by SASH only if requested
by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio review not required. Originals are returned at job's comple
tion. Pays by project, royalties of 2-5%; sometimes purchases outright. Finds artists through magazines, trade
shows, word of mouth, licensors/reps.
Tips: '"Current popular subjects in our industry: florals, country/folk art, garden themes, ocean themes,
celestial, Southwest/Native American, Victorian, juvenile/baby and whimsical."
{THE DUCK PRESS, 216 Country Garden Lane, San Marcos CA 92069. (610)471-1 115. Fax: (619)591-
0990. Owner: Don Malrn. Estab. 1982. Produces greeting cards, calendars and posters for the golfing market
only.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelance artists/year. Works with 5 freelance artists/year. Buys 50-100 freelance
designs and illustrations/year, Prefers artists with experience in humorous sport art— especially golf. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelance artists mainly for illustrations for greeting cards. Considers all media.
Looking for full color illustration. Prefers final art scaled to 5X7. Produces material for Christmas and
Father's Day. Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats and photographs. Samples
are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails* roughs and
color tearsheets. Original artwork is not returned at job's completion. Pays royalties of 4-6%, Negotiates
rights purchased.
JDUNCAN DESIGNS, 1141 S. Acacia St., Pullcrton CA 92631. (714)879-1360. Fax: (714)8794611.
President: Catherine Duncan. Estab. 1969, Produces collectible figurines, decorative housewares, gifts, gift-
wrap, greeting cards. Specializes in historical figurines.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for
sculpture/graphic arts. Also for mechanicals, P-O-P displays, paste-up. Considers all media, Prefers historical
traditional. Art guidelines available. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, photographs, rtfsumc. Send follow-up postcard
every month. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 5 days. Portfolios required. They
may be dropped off Monday through Friday and should include color final art, photographs, photostats.
Request portfolio review in original query. Rights purchased vary according to project. Payment varies.
EARTH CARE, 966 Mazzoni, Ukiah CA 95482. (707)468-9292. Fax: (707)468-0301 . E-mail: realgoodt^w
eH.sf.ca.us. Art Director: Robert Klayrnan, Estab. 1983. Produces greeting cards, note cards and stationery;
primarily mail order. "All of our products are printed on recycled paper and are targeted toward nature
enthusiasts and environmentalists."
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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Needs: Buys 50-75 freelance illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for greeting cards, giftwrap, note cards,
stationery and postcards. Considers all media. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Produces
Christmas cards; seasonal material should be submitted 18 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies, slides and SASE. "For initial contact, artists should submit
samples which we can keep on file." Must include SASE for return. Reports back within 1 month. Originals
are returned at job's completion. Pays 3-5% royalties plus a cash advance on royalties; or pays flat fee. Buys
reprint rights.
Tips: "In the industry, environmentally sound products (our main focus) are becoming more popular. Ethnic
art is also popular. We primarily use nature themes. We accept only professional quality work and consider
graphic, realistic or abstract designs. We would like to develop a humor line based on environmental and
social issues."
^ELEGANT GREETINGS, INC., 2330 Westwood Blvd., Suite 102, Los Angeles CA 90064-2127.
(310)446-4929. Fax: (310)446-4819. President: S. Steier. Estab. 1981. Produces greeting cards, stationery
and children's novelties; a traditional and contemporary mix, including color tinted photography; geared
toward children 8-18, as well as schoolteachers and young adults 18-35.
Needs: Approached by 1 5 freelance artists/year. Works with 3 freelance artists/year. Buys varying number
of designs and illustrations/year. Prefers local artists only. Sometimes works on assignment basis only. Uses
freelance artists mainly for new designs, new concepts and new mediums. Also uses freelance artists for
P-O-P displays, paste-up and mechanicals. Looking for "contemporary, trendy, bright, crisp colors." Produces
material for all holidays and seasons. Submit 1 year before holiday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter, brochure, photocopies, photographs and SASE. Samples are
not filed and are returned. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials.
Original artwork returned at the request of the artist. Pay is negotiable. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
Tips: "Common mistakes freelance artists make in presenting samples or portfolios is not having enough
variety or depth of theme. We review everything. We look for an almost finished product."
fENCORE STUDIOS, INC., 17 Industriol West, Clifton NJ 07012. Phone/fax: (201)472-3005. Art Direc
tor: Ceil Benjamin. Estab. 1979. Produces personalized wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, party invitations, birth
announcements, stationery, Christmas cards and party accessory items.
Needs: Approached by 50-75 freelance artists/year. Works with 20 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in designing for holiday cards, invitations, announcements and stationery. "We are interested in
designs for any category in our line. Looking for unique type layouts, monograms for stationery and weddings,
holiday logos, flowers for our wedding line, Hebrew monograms for our bar/bat mitzvah line." Also for
calligraphy, paste-up and mechanicals done on Mac computer. Considers b&w or full-color art. Looking for
"high class, graphic, sophisticated contemporary designs." 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Macintosh: QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Font Studio. Produces ma
terial for Christmas, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah and New Year. Submit seasonal material all year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photo
copies or slides. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2
weeks only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail appropriate materials. Portfolio
should include roughs, finished art samples, b&w photographs, slides and dummies. Negotiates return of
originals to the artist. Pays $100-500, by the project. Negotiates rights purchased.
ENESCO CORPORATION, 225 Windsor Dr., Itasca IL 60143. (708)875-5300. Fax: (708)875-5349.
Contact: New Submissions/Licensing. Producer and importer of fine giftware and collectibles, such as ce
ramic, porcelain bisque and earthenware figurines, plates, hanging ornaments, bells, thimbles, picture frames,
decorative housewares, music boxes, dolls, tins, crystal and brass. Clients: gift stores, card shops and depart
ment stores.
Needs: Works with 300 freelance artists/year. Assigns 1,000 freelance jobs/year. Prefers artists with experi
ence in gift product and packaging development. Uses freelancers for rendering, illustration and sculpture.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume", tearsheets, photostats and photographs.
Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Contact by mail only. It is better to send samples and/or photocopies of work instead of original art.
All will be reviewed by Senior Creative Director, Executive Vice President and Licensing Director. If your
talent is a good match to Enesco's product development, we will contact you to discuss further arrangements.
Please do not send slides. Have a well thought-out concept that relates to giftware products before mailing
your submissions."
^ENGLISH CARDS, LTD., 5 Delaware Dr., Lake Success NY 11040. (516)775-8100. Fax: (516)775-
0101. Produces giftwrap, greeting cards, notes and stationery.
Needs: Prefers freelancers with experience in watercolor. Works on assignment only. Also for calligraphy,
watercolor illustrations. Looking for traditional, floral, humorous, "off the wall," sentimental, cute animals,
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adult contemporary. Prefers 6 X 8 or larger, 30% of freelance design work demands computer skills. Produces
material for Christmas, birthdays, everyday, get well, friendship, romance, anniversary, thank you, sympathy,
thinking of you, Submit seasonal material 2 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Send follow-up postcard every 3 months.
Samples are filed or are returned, Reports back in 6 weeks. Portfolio of color photocopies required from
illustrators. Pays by project, $150-350.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION INC. (EPI Marketing), 250 Pequot Ave.» Southport CT 06490
(203)255- 1112. Fax: (203)255-33 1 3. Vice President Marketing; Merryl Lambert. Kstab. 1 98*). Produces greet-
ing cards, posters, games/toys, books, educational children's gifts.
Needs: Works with "many" freelancers/year. Buys "many" designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelanc
ers with experience in nature images and sports. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for P-O-P
displays and mechanicals. Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illus
trator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tcarshcets and slides, Samples are filed and are
not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Originals are returned at job's completion. Negotiates rights purchased.
JEPIC PRODUCTS INC., 17395 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley CA 92708. (714)641*8194, Fax;
(714)641-8217. President; Steve DuBow. Estab. 1978. Produces paper tableware products and wine and
spirits accessories. "Epic Products manufactures products for the gourmct/housewarcs market; specifically
products that are wine-related. Many have a design printed on them."
Needs: Approached by 50-75 freelance artists/year. Works with 10-15 freelancers/year. Buys 25-50 designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in gourmet/housewares. wine and spirits. Uses freelanc
ers mainly for product design. Also for P-O-P displays, paste-up, mechanicals. 25$ of freelance work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Aldus FreeHand,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with rdsiime' and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back
within 1 week. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, final
art, b&w and color. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Pays by project, $250.
JEQUITY MARKETING, INC., 131 S. Rodeo Dr., Suite 300, Beverly Hills CA 90212-2428. (310)887-
4300. Fax; (310)887-4400. Director, Creative Services; Katie CahilL Specializes in design, development and
production of promotional, toy and gift items, especially licensed properties from the entertainment industry.
Clients include Tyco, Applause, Avanti and Ringling Bros, and worldwide licensing relationships with Disney,
Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox and Lucas Film.
Needs: Needs product designers, sculptors, packaging and display designers, graphic designers and illustra
tors. Prefers whimsical and cartoon styles. Products are typically targeted at children. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume and slides. Samples are returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs,
original, final art and samples. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays for design by the project"
$50-1,200. Pays for illustration by the project, $75-3,000. Finds artists through word of mouth, network of
design community, agents/reps.
Tips: "Gift items will need to be simply made, priced right and of quality design to compete with low prices
at discount houses." '
TOY COLLECTiON/CROCODILE CREEK, 6643 Melton RdM Portage IN 46368.
(219)763-3234. Fax; (219)762-1740. President: Mel Brown. Estab, 1984. Produces "high quality, well-
designed toys, children's gifts, books and decorative accessories. Works with all major museums catalogs
department stores and specialty stores. An innovative, creative company committed to imaginative well-
designed children's products. Listed in INC 500 as one of the fastest growing small companies in the US
Winner of several Parents* Choice Awards."
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 10-20 designs and illus
trations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in a variety of media, "Over the next few years we plan on
expanding and broadening our product development and creative department significantly;' Uses freelancers
mainly for product development and P-O-P and show display. "Artists can contact us for a free catalog— to
get some ideas of our current products."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs. Samples are filed, Reports back only if
interested We currently will contact artist for portfolio review after they've made initial inquiry/* Portfolio
should include color tearsheets and photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published work, Finds artists through networking, submissions and exhibitions.
Tips: "There are many opportunities for original, creative work in this field,"
™77«An' ' Kr7 338° Vincent Rd" Pleasant m CA 94523« (510)933-9700. Fax:
(510)256-7782. Art Director: Ann Nielsen. Publishes greeting cards, giftwrap, giftbags, stationery, Christmas
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cards, bookmarks and bookplates. "We publish, manufacture and distribute unique products for stationery,
gift, book and museum stores."
Needs: Approached by 100-200 freelancers/year. Works with 50-75 freelancers/year. Buys 100-500 designs/
year from freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for greeting cards, Christmas cards and giftwrap and product
design. Also for P-O-P, brochures and catalogs. Uses only full-color artwork in any media. Seeks unusual
designs, contemporary, sophisticated art and humor or series with a common theme. No super-sentimental
Christmas themes, single greeting card designs with no relation to each other, or single-color pen or pencil
sketches. Roughs may be in any size to get an idea of work; final art must meet size specifications. Art can
be 100, 150 or 200% for a 51A X 7!4 card. Produces material for Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's
Day, graduation, Halloween, New Year, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, birthdays, everyday, sympathy, get
well, romantic, thank you, serious illness, secretary's day, bosses day, Grandparent's Day, woman-to-woman,
cards for step families, multicultural cards and cards for pets. "We examine artwork at any time of the year
to be published for the next following holiday."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, resume, slides, photographs, SASE and
transparencies. Samples returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Originals returned at job's com
pletion. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. "We usually make
a cash down payment against royalties, 5-10%." Pays on publication. Finds freelancers through submissions.
Tips: "Trends are cyclical. Several years ago it was endangered species, frogs — now its angels. Freelancers
can peruse the shops, museums, etc. to research current trends. Many artists have the skills to render an
image, what we're looking for is that image in a clever, unique, and unusual situation."
JEVERTHING METAL IMAGINABLE, INC. (E.M.I.). 401 E. Cypress, Visalia CA 93277, (209)732-
8126. Contact: Deborah Lopez. Estab. 1967. Wholesale manufacturer. "We manufacture lost wax bronze
sculpture. We do centrifugal white metal casting and resin casting (cold cast bronze, alabaster walnut shell,
clear resin etc.)." Clients: wholesalers, premium incentive consumers, retailers.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 20 freelance designers/year. Assigns 5-10 jobs
to freelance artists/year. Prefers artists that understand centrifugal casting, bronze casting and the principles
of mold making. Uses artists for figurine sculpture and model making. Prefers a tight, realistic style.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or resume, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies and
slides. Samples not filed are returned only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to
show portfolio of original/final art and photographs "or any samples." Pays for design by the project, $500-
20,000. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Artists must be conscious of detail in their work, be able to work expediently and under time pressure
and be able to accept criticism of work from client. Price of program must include completing work to
satisfaction of customers."
^EXECUTIVE GREETINGS/THE DRAWING BOARD, 14901 Trinity Blvd., Ft. Worth TX 76155.
(817)283-3455. Fax: (817)545-6235. Art Director: Charles Brannon. Estab. 1967. Produces calendars, greet
ing cards, stationery, posters, memo pads, advertising specialties. Specializes in Christmas, everyday, dental,
healthcare greeting cards and postcards and calendars for businesses and professionals.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 10-15 freelancers/year. Buys 200-300 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in greeting cards. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration, calligraphy, humorous writing, cartoons. Prefers traditional
Christmas and contemporary and conservative cartoons. 10% of design work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Produces material for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving,
birthdays, everyday. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure, resume, tearsheets. Illustrators and cartoonists send
tearsheets. After introductory mailing send follow-up postcard sample every 6 months. Calligraphers send
photocopies of their work. Accepts Mac compatible disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned. Buys
one-time or all rights. Pays for illustration by the project, $200-450. Finds freelancers through agents, other
professional contacts, submissions and recommendations.
fFAIRCHILD ART/FAIRCHILD PHOENIX, 7508 Hawkstand Lane, Charlotte NC 28109. (704)525-
6369. Owner/President: Marilynn Fairchild. Estab. 1985. Produces fine art greeting cards, stationery, posters
and art prints.
Needs: Approached by 10-15 artists/year. Works with 1 or 2 artists/year. Buys 10-20 designs and illustrations/
year. Prefers "quality fine artists." Uses freelancers mainly "when artwork is needed to complement our
present product line." Considers all media. Prefers "work which is proportionate to 25X38 or 23X35
printing sheets; also sizes useful for printing 2-up, 4-up or 10-up on these size sheets." Produces material
for birthdays and everyday. Submit 1 year before holiday. 10-25% of freelance works demands knowledge
of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or CorelArt.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, r6sume, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies.
Samples are filed or are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to
show portfolio, or mail finished art samples, b&w and color photostats, tearsheets and photographs. Pays
flat fee for illustration/design or by the hour, $15 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to project.
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Tips: This company looks for professionalism in its freelancers.
tFANTAZIA MARKETING CORP., 65 N. Chicopee St., Chicopee MA 01020. President: Joel Nulman.
Estab. 1979. Produces games/toys and high-end novelty products. Produces novelty, lamps, banks and statio-
^^^^!M^ artists/year. Works with 1 freelancer/year, Buys 1 design and illation/
year. Prefers artists with experience in product development. "We're looking to increase our molded prod
ucts." Uses freelancers for P-O-P displays, paste-up, mechanicals. 50% of design requires computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume". Samples are tiled. Reports back within 2 weeks.
Call for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include roughs and dummies. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Originals not returned. Pays by project. Royalties negotiable.
FERNBROOK LANE STATIONERY, 2533 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth MN 55447. (612)476-6797. Fax:
(612)476-2738. General Manager: Michele Netka. Estab. 1987. Produces stationery, giftwrap, packaged cards
and tablets. "We manufacture packaged cards, invitations, thank yous, note cards, lor all age groups—bold
graphic designs to formal." .
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelancers/year. Buys 100 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in card designs and giftwrap. Uses freelancers tor all product
artwork Considers watercolor, pencil and computer graphics. Prefers 5 X 7 minimum. Freelancers should be
familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Produces material for Christmas, graduation, birthdays
and everyday. Submit seasonal material 3 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter. Illustrators send postcard samples. Accepts submis
sions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop 5.0 on Mac. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE Reports back within 1 month. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased
vary (may buy all rights). Originals not returned. Pays by project, $50-150. Finds artists through trade shows,
submissions and word of mouth.
Tips: "Show a variety of abilities."
FINE ART PRODUCTIONS, RICHIE SURACI PICTURES, MULTIMEDIA, INTERACTIVE,
67 Maple St., Newburgh NY 12550-4034. Phone/fax: (914)561-5866. E-mail: richie.suraci@bbs.mhv.net.
Website: http://www.geopages.com/Hollywood/1077. Contact: Richie Suraci. Estab. 1994. Produces greeting
cards, stationery, calendars, posters, games/toys, paper tableware products, giftwrap, CD-ROMs, video/film
backgrounds, magazine, newspaper print. "Our products are fantasy, New Age, sci-fi, outer space, environ
mental, adult erotica."
Needs: Prefers freelancers with experience in sci-fi, outer space, adult erotica, environmental, fantasy and
mystical themes. Uses freelancers for calligraphy, P-O-P displays, paste-up and mechanicals. Art guidelines
for SASE with first-class postage. Considers all media. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker, SGI and ImMix. Produces
material for all holidays and seasons and Valentine's Day. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume; photo
graphs, slides, SASE, photocopies and transparencies. Accepts submissions on disk (Macintosh). Samples
are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3-4 months if interested. Company
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, final art,
photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by project. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks, maga
zines, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Send unique material that is colorful. Send samples in genres we are looking for."
JFISHER-PRICE, 636 Girard Ave., E. Aurora NY 14052. (716)687-3983. Fax: (716)687-5281. Director,
Product Art: Henry Schmidt. Estab. 1931. Manufacturer of toys and other children's products.
Needs: Approached by 10-15 freelance artists/year. Works with 25-30 freelance illustrators and sculptors
and 15-20 freelance graphic designers/year. Assigns 100-150 jobs to freelancers/year. Prefers artists with
experience in children's style illustration and graphics. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly
for product decoration (label art). Prefers all media and styles except loose watercolor. Also uses sculptors.
25% of work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
• This company has two separate art departments: Advertising and Packaging, which does catalogs
and promotional materials; and Product Art, which designs decorations for actual toys. Be sure to
specify your intent when submitting material for consideration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or slides, photographs and
transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call to schedule an appointment
to show a portfolio. Portfolio should include original, final art and color photographs and transparencies.
Pays for design and illustration by the hour, $25-50. Buys all rights.
JFOTOFOLIO, INC., 536 Broadway, New York NY 10012. (212)226-0923. Fax: (212)226-0072. Editorial
Coordinator: JoAnne Seador. Estab. 1976. Produces greeting cards, calendars, posters, T-shirts, postcards
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and a line of products for children including a photographic book, Keith Haring coloring books and notecards.
Needs: Buys 5-60 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Reproduces existing works. Primarily interested
in photography. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Birthday and everyday. Submit seasonal
material 8 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE c/o Editorial Dept. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Editorial Coordinator will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by the project, 7!/2-15% royalties. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions/self-promotions, source-
books, agents, visiting artist's exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps.
JTHE FRANKLIN MINT, Franklin Center PA 19091-0001. (610)459-6629. Fax:(610)459-7270. Artist
Relations Managers: Kate Zabriskie, illustration; Ellen Caggiula, sculpture and dolls. Estab. 1964. Direct
response marketing of high quality collectibles. Produces collectible porcelain plates, prints, porcelain and
coldcast sculpture, figurines, fashion and traditional jewelry, ornaments, precision diecast model cars, luxury
board games, engineered products, heirloom dolls and plush, home decor items and unique gifts. Clients:
general public worldwide, proprietary houselist of 8 million collectors and 55 owned and operated retail
stores. Markets products in 20 countries worldwide including: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Needs: Approached by 2,000 freelance artists/year. Contracts 500 artists/sculptors per year to work on
7,000-8,000 projects. Buys approximately 400 sculptures/year. Art guidelines free for SASE with first class
postage. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration and sculpture. Considers all media. Considers clay for
sculpture; clay or wax for dolls. Considers all styles. 80% of freelance design and 50% of illustration demand
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and
3D Studio Eclipse (2D). Accepts work in SGI format. Produces material for Christmas and everyday. Submit
seasonal material 6-8 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter, biography, SASE and samples (clear, professional full-color
photographs, transparencies, slides, greeting cards and/or brochures and tearsheets.) Sculptors send photo
graphic portfolios. "Please do not send original artwork." Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports
back within 3 months. Portfolio review required for illustrators and sculptors. Reviews portfolios weekly.
Company gives feedback on all portfolios submitted. Portfolios should include color photographs, photostats,
slides, tearsheets or transparencies of final art. Buys all rights. Payment varies. Finds artists through word
of mouth.
Tips: "In search of artists and sculptors capable of producing high quality work. Those willing to take art
direction and to make revisions of their work are encouraged to submit their portfolios."
FRAVESSi GREETINGS, INC., 11 Edison Place, Springfield NJ 07081. (201)564-7700. Fax: (201)376-
9371. Art Director: Janet Thomassen. Estab. 1930. Produces greeting cards, packaged goods, notes.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for greeting
card design. Considers watercolor, gouache and pastel. Especially needs seasonal and everyday designs;
prefers cute and whimsical imagery. Produces seasonal material for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day,
Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, graduation, Jewish New Year and
Hanukkah. Submit seasonal art 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter and samples of work. Include SASE. Reports in 2-3 weeks.
Provide samples to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Originals are not returned. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays flat fee
of $125-250/illustration or design. Pays on acceptance. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth
and submissions.
Tips: Must now implement "tighter scheduling of seasonal work to adapt to changing tastes. There is an
emphasis on lower priced cards. Check the marketplace for type of designs we publish."
^FREEDOM GREETINGS, Dept. AM, 1619 Hanford St., Levittown PA 19057. (215)945-3300. President:
Jay Levitt. Estab. 1969. Produces greeting cards featuring flowers and scenery.
Needs: Approached by over 100 artists/year. Buys 200 designs from artists/year. Works on assignment only.
Considers watercolor, acrylic, etc. Prefers novelty. Call for size specifications. Produces material for all
seasons and holidays; submit 14 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples. Samples are returned by SASE.
Reports within 10 days. To show a portfolio, mail roughs. Originals returned to artist at job's completion.
Pays average flat fee of $150-275, illustration/design. Buys all greeting and stationery rights.
Tips: "We also seek illustrations of blacks in situations similar to those found on our photographic lines."
FREEMAN SPORTS APPAREL CO., 830 Taylor St., Elyria OH 44035. (216)322-5140. Fax: (216)322-
6784. Chief Artist: Mark Brabant. Estab. 1989. Produces sports apparel, particularly golf and ski wear.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Buys 5-10 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in Mac-based programs. Uses freelancers mainly for
apparel designs. Looking for athletic-oriented appeal. Prefers no larger the 8J/2X 11 to start. 90% of freelance
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work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Aldus FreeHami 5,0 and Aldus
PageMaker 5.0. Produces material for Christmas, spring and fall. Submit seasonal material <>-K months in
advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume, color copies, photographs, SAKE and
photocopies. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Aldus FrccHand, Adobe Illustrator, Sent! TIFF
or EPS files. Samples are not filed and returned by SASE if requested by artist, Company \\ill contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned, Pays by project,
Tips: 4*Send professional work, professionally presented. There are a lot of unqualified candidates who apply
for work. The proper presentation cuts through a lot of clutter. We are always interested m fresh, new, sports
related designs for silk screening."
G.A.I. INCORPORATED, Box 30309, Indianapolis IN 46230. (317)257-7100. President; William S.
Gardiner, Licensing agents, "We represent artists to the collectibles and gifts industries. Collectibles include
high-quality prints, collector's plates, figurines, bells, etc. There is no up-front fee for our services. We
receive a commission from any payment the artist receives as a result of our efforts." Clients; Lenox, Hnesco,
The Bradford Exchange and The Hamilton Group.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 50 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. "We are not interested in still lifes or modern art. A realistic—almost photographic- -style
seems to sell best to our clients. We are primarily looking for artwork featuring people or animals, Young
animals and children usually sell best. Paintings must be well done and should have broad emotional appeal/*
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and color photographs; do not send original work,
Request portfolio review in original query. Samples not kept on file are returned by SASE. Reports in 1-3
months. Payment: "If we are successful in putting together a program for the artist with a manufacturer, the
artist is usually paid a royalty on the sale of the product. This varies from 4-KKf. Payment is negotiated
individually for each project." Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines* submissions/self-promotions,
sourcebooks, agents, visiting artists* exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps.
GAL1SON BOOKS/MUDPUPPY PRESS, 36 W. 44th St., New York NY 10036. (212)354-8840. Fax;
(212)391-4037. Design Director: Heather Zschock, Bstab. 1978. Produces boxed greeting cards, pu/,/,les,
address books and specialty journals. Many projects are done in collaboration with museums around the
world.
• Galison Books is moving toward more contemporary designs.
Needs: Works with 10-15 freelancers/year. Buys 20 designs and illustrations/year. Art guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. Considers all
media. Also produces material for Christmas and New Year. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
100% of design and 5% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume and
tearsheets (no unsolicited original artwork) and SASE. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe
I include color photostats, slides, tearsheets and dummies, Originals are
returned at job's completion. Pays by project. Rights purchased vary according to project Finds artists
through word of mouth, magazines and artists' reps.
Tips: "Looking for great presentation and artwork we think will sell and be competitive within the gift
market.""
JGALLANT GREETINGS CORP., P.O. Box 308, Franklin Park II 60131. 1847)6714500. Fax;
(847)671-7500. Vice President Sales and Marketing: Chris Allen. Estah. 1966. Produces greeting cards,
packaged invitations and thank you notes. Creator and publisher of seasonal and everyday greeting cards,
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year, Buys 30 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Looking for traditional and humorous. Produces material for Christmas, Easter,
Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, birthdays, everyday and
most card giving occasions.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are not filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested, Portfolio
review not required. Negotiates rights purchased.
tGARBORG'S, 2060 W. 98th St., Bloomington MN 55431. (612)888-5727, Fax; (612)8884775, Product
Development: Jennifer Parker, Produces inspirational page-a-day perpetual calendars and gift hwks marketed
to giftshops and Christian bookstores. Majority of buyers arc women of all ages; line includes masculine
and children's products.
Needs: Works with 10-15 freelancers/year. Buys 30 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelanc
ers with experience in paper products. Art guidelines available. Uses freelancers mainly for color illustration.
Also uses freelancers for calligraphy and P-OP displays. Considers watereotor, gouache, colored pencil,
dyes, mixed media, computer graphics and oils. Prefers art that is reflective of warmth, joy and inspiration.
May be elegant, classical, realistic, impressionistic, graphic, as well as innovative. Images often used: Florals,
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scenes, still lifes, patterns, borders, wildlife. Main emphasis; everyday themes, may include seasonal themes.
Will review product concepts and styling submissions. 100% of design requires knowledge of Aldus Free-
Hand, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume, brochure, photocopies and
tearsheets. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back in 1 month. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color
photostats, photographs, tearsheets and final art. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals not returned at job's
completion. Pays by project, $400-1,200.
Tip: "Be innovative."
C.R. GIBSON CO., A division of Thomas Nelson Gifts, 32 Knight St., Norwalk CT 06856-5220. (203)847-
4543. Fax: (203)847-1165. Freelance Coordinator: Harriet Richards. Estab. 1870, Produces greeting cards,
stationery, paper tableware products, giftwrap, gift books, baby books, wedding books, photo albums, scrap
books, kitchen products (recipe books and coupon files). "The C.R. Gibson Company has a very diversified
product line. Generally we sell our products to the better markets including department stores, gift shops
and stationery stores. Our primary consumers are women buying for themselves or men. Masculine products
and designs make up less than 10% of the lines. Our designs are fashionable without being avant-garde,
always in good taste."
Needs: Approached by 250-300 freelancers/year. Works with 60-80 freelancers/year. Buys 200 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in traditional materials; rarely uses computer
generated art. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Works on assignment 90% of time. Uses
freelancers for everything. Considers all traditional media. Looking for conservative, traditional looks — no
abstract or regional themes. Most designs subject-oriented — "pretty," fashionable and in good taste. Uses a
very small amount of cartoonists. Does not need computer-literate freelancers, although computer skills are
helpful. Produces material for Christmas, New Year, birthdays and everyday, Submit Christmas material 1
year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photographs, slides, SASE,
photocopies and transparencies. Samples are sometimes filed or are returned. Reports back within 1 month.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include "anything appro
priate." Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by the
project, $250-1,500; royalties of 2-5%; negotiable with project. Finds artists through word of mouth, submis
sions and agents.
Tips: "Try to be aware of current design themes and colors. Regional designs should be avoided. Most of
our designs are subject-oriented and not abstract prints or designs. Before we can review any artwork we
require artists to sign a submission agreement. Look at our line of product. Don't send anything that isn't
appropriate. We only use full color work."
GIBSON GREETINGS, INC., 2100 Section Rd., Cincinnati OH 45237. (513)841-6600. Director of Design
Development: Wayne Wright. Estab. 1850. Produces greeting cards, giftwrap, stationery, calendars and paper
tableware products. "Gibson is a leader in social expression products."
Needs: Approached by 300 freelancers/year. Works with 200 freelancers/year. Buys 3,500 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in social expression. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for greeting cards. Considers any media and a wide variety of styles. 40% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Produces material for
all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
photostats, slides, transparencies. Samples are filed if accepted or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1
week. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, tear-
sheets, photographs, transparencies. "Artwork is bought outright — all rights and art belong to company."
Originals are not returned. Pays by the project, or flat fee, varies.
Tips: "Excellent drawing skills are essential. Must be diversified in all media; experience in social expression
field is a definite advantage."
JGLITTERWRAP, INC., 701 Ford Rd., Rockaway NJ 07866. (201)625-4200. Fax: (201)625-9641. Art
Director: Danielle Grassi. Estab. 1987. Produces giftwrap, totes, ribbons, bows, wrap accessories (enclosure
cards) for all ages — party and special occasion market.
Needs: Approached by 30-50 freelance artists/year. Works with 10-15 freelancers/year. Buys 10-30 designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in textile design who are knowledgable in repeat patterns
or surface. Uses freelancers mainly for design, Also for calligraphy and mechanicals. Considers gouache,
oil, acrylic, cut paper, watercolor and mixed media. Style varies with season and year. Consider trends and
designs already in line, as well as up and coming motifs in gift market. 50-60% of freelance work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Produces material
for Halloween, Christmas, graduation, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Hanukkah and everyday. Submit seasonal
material 6-8 months in advance.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs, slides, transparencies
or color copies of work. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested, Reports back in I -2 weeks',
Write for appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials, which should include slides, color
tearsheets, dummies, mechanicals and finished art samples. Rights purchased vary according to project, Pays
by the hour, $1 0-25; or royalties of 5-6%,
Tips: "Giftwrap generally follows the fashion industry lead with respect to color and design. Adult birthday
and baby shower/birth are fast growing categories, There is a need for good/fresh/fun typographic birthday
designs in both adult and juvenile categories."
fGOES LITHOGRAPHING COHPANY SINCE 1879, 42 W. 6Ist St., Chicago H. M62I-JW.
(312)684-6700. Fax: (312)684-2065. Contact; W.J. Goes. Estab. 1879. Produces stationery/letterheads to sell
to printers and office product stores.
Needs: Approached by 1-2 freelance artists/year. Works woth 2-3 freelance artists/year. Buys 4-30 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for designing holiday letterheads, Considers pen
& ink, color, acrylic, watercolor. Prefers final art 17 X 22. Produces material for Christmas and Thanksgiving,
First Contact & Terms: Contact W.J. Goes."! will send examples for your ideas/* Samples are not filed
and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-2 months. Pays $1254300 on final acceptance. Buys first
rights and reprint rights.
GREAT AMERICAN PUZZLE FACTORY INC., 16 S. Main St., S. Norwalk CT 06854. (203)838-
4240. Fax: (203)838-2065. President: Pat Duncan. Estab, 1975. Produces jigsaw pu//les and games for adults
and children.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 50 freelancers/year. Buys 120 designs and illustra
tions/year. Uses freelancers mainly for puzzle material. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage,
Looking for "fun, involved and colorful" work, 100% of design requires knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photocopies,
Do not send originals or transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Pays by project. Pays royalties
of 5%. Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to
previously published work.
Tip: "All artwork should be bright, cheerful and eye-catching. 'Subtle' is not an appropriate look for our
market."
GREAT ARROW GRAPHICS, 2495 Main St., Suite 432, Buffalo NY 14214. (716)836-0408, Fax:
(716)836-0702. Art Director: Alan Friedman. Estab. 1981. Produces greeting cards and stationery. "We
produce silkscreened greeting cards—seasonal and everyday— to a high-end design-conscious market."
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 6-8 freelancers/year. Buys 60-80 images/year. Art
guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Prefers freelancers with experience in hard-separated art. Uses
freelancers mainly for greeting card design. Considers all 2-dimensionaI media. Looking for sophisticated,
classic or contemporary styles. 75% of design requires knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or
Adobe Photoshop. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 6-8 months in
advance; Christmas, 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Accepts submissions on disk
compatible with QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. Samples are filed or returned if re
quested. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color roughs, final art, photographs and transparencies. Originals are returned at
job s completion. Pays royalties of 5% of net sales. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "We are most interested in artists familiar with hand-separated process and with the assets and limita
tions of screenprinting."
*GREETWELL, D-24, M.I.D.C, Satpur, Nasik 422 007 India. Fax: 91-253-351381. Chief Executive; V.H,
Sanghavi. Produces greeting cards, calendars and posters.
Needs: Approached by 50-60 freelancers/year. Buys 50 designs/year. Uses freelancers mainly for erecting
cards and calendars. Prefers flowers, landscapes, wildlife and general themes,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letters and photocopies to be kept on file. Samples not filed are
r?U^er On!y lf re!uested ReP°rts within 1 ^nth. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays flat fee
oi $25 for design. Buys reprint rights.
Tips: "Send color photos. No SASE."
8187Ff 'n ' TX 78626. (512)863-
8187. Fax. (512)869-2093, Art Director: Kim DeAngel. Estab. 1975, Produces limited-edition collectibles
(e.g. prints, plates, figurines, dolls, notecards and stationery products). "We design and market a line of
collectible giftware with a romantic Victorian theme. Our products appeal to women in an 'empty nest'
situation who prefer 'pretty' things of uniqueness and value "
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Needs: Approached by 100 freelance artists/year. Works with 7 or more freelancers/year. Buys 20 designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers watercolor or clay or wax sculpture. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
mainly for executing concepts in two and three dimensions— packaging, inserts, line drawings that resemble
old-fashioned engravings and sculpture. Also for calligraphy, P-O-P displays, T-shirt art (mechanical separa
tions), jewelry sculpting (charm bracelets), coffee mug art (mechanical separations), cloisonne pin art, cross-
stitch development. For 2-D work, prefers watercolor/colored pencil and pen & ink. For 3-D work, prefers
wax, Sculpey, clay. "We're in need of Romantic Victorian work — turn-of-me-century nostalgia. Our subjects
are children, flowers, ribbons and bows. We're also interested in the amusements of childhood: toys, dolls,
teddy bears."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photostats, photographs, slides, transparencies and SASE.
"Do not send original work." Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail photostats of lettering or one-color artwork and
tearsheets or photographs of color work. Originals usually not returned at job's completion. Pays by the
project, $35-2,000. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Show, don't tell. We don't require 'professionalism,' lawyers, or agents. We simply want creative
people with a feel for our style. The only way to know if you've got what we need is to let us see your work.
Although we don't require computer skills for our freelancers, we have moved to inhouse prepress ourselves.
We have virtually eliminated photography by using a digital studio camera which feeds directly into our
computer system. Artists should be aware that digital prepress is very much the trend and should become
familiar with software for graphics, particularly QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. We also see a develop
ment in prototyping of sculpted items using computers. We are experimenting with x-ray technology and
CAD software to develop plastic prototypes outof laser scintering. Sculptors interested in this trend should
become familiar with STL files and CAD/CAM."
HALLMARK CARDS, INC., P.O. Box 419580, Drop 216, Kansas City MO 64141-6580.
* Because of Hallmark's large creative staff of fulltime employees and their established base of
freelance talent capable of fulfilling their product needs, they are not accepting freelance submissions.
THE HAMILTON COLLECTION, 4810 Executive Park Court, Jacksonville FL 32216-6069. (904)279-
1300. E-mail: thc!thcl!postoffice!mcgoldrick@attmail.com. Artist Liaison, Product Development: Kathryn
McGoldrick. Direct marketing firm for collectibles: limited edition plates, sculpture, dolls, jewelry and
general gifts. Clients: general public, specialized lists of collectible buyers and retail market in US, Great
Britain, Canada, France and Germany.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 100-200/year. Assigns all jobs (200-400) to free
lancers/year. "No restrictions on locality but must have quality work and flexibility regarding changes." Uses
freelancers for product design and illustration for 3-D and 2-D products. Needs fine art or tight illustration for
plates. 15% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides, tear-
sheets and transparencies. Samples will be returned if requested (must include a SASE or appropriate package
with sufficient postage). "Please do not send original art; preferences are for photographs, slides, transparen
cies, and/or tearsheets." Reports within 6-12 weeks. Artist should follow-up with letter after initial query.
Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by project, $100-1,500. Sometimes interested
in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work "for product development in regard to
collectibles/plates; artwork must be suitable for cropping to a circular format."
Tips: Open to a wide range of styles. "We aggressively seek out new talent for our product development
projects through every avenue available. Attitude and turnaround time are important. Be prepared to offer
sketches on speculation. This is a strong market (collectibles) that has continued its growth over the years,
despite economic slumps."
^HAMPSHIRE PEWTER COMPANY, 43 Mill St., Box 1570, Wolfeboro NH 03894-1570. (603)569-
4944. Fax: (603)569-4524. President: Bob Steele. Estab. 1974. Manufacturer of handcast pewter tableware,
accessories and Christmas ornaments. Clients: jewelry stores, department stores, executive gift buyers, table-
top and pewter speciality stores, churches and private consumers.
Needs: Works with 3-4 freelance artists/year. "Prefers New-England based artists." Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration and models. Also for brochure and catalog design, product
design, illustration on product and model-making.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned only
if requested. Call for appointment to show portfolio, or mail b&w roughs and photographs. Pays for design
and sculpture by the hour or project. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and rights purchased
when determining payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Inform us of your capabilities. For artists who are seeking a manufacturing source, we will be happy
to bid on manufacturing of designs under private license to the artists, all of whose design rights are protected.
If we commission a project, we intend to have exclusive rights to the designs by contract as defined in the
Copyright Law and we intend to protect those rights."
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H&L ENTERPRISES, 1844 Friendship Dr., El Cajon CA 92020, (619)448-0883, Fax; (619)448-7935. Vice
President: Carol Lorsch. Estab. 1978. Produces posters, novelty, humorous signs and magnets for all ages
(6-adult).
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experi
ence in art for silk screen process. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Must have cartoon-
like style and imagination in illustrating humorous slogans. Works on assignment only, lines freelancers
mainly for product illustration. Looking for simple, cartoon style.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. "If you want samples hack
include SASE." Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator. Reports back within 15 days,
"Be sure to provide phone number." Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Artist
should follow-up with call after initial query. Requests work on spec before assigning a job, Originals are
not returned. Pays flat fee of $25 for quick illustration/design; royalties vary. Considers buying second rights
(reprint rights) to previously published work and rights to licensed characters. Finds artists through word of
mouth and artists' reps.
Tips: "We're not interested in fine art. Interested in quick-sketch illustrations of humorous sayings. Don't
use scanners to copy others1 work and plagiarize it."
JHANNAH-PRESSLEY PUBLISHING, 1232 Schenectady Ave., Brooklyn NY 11203-5828. (718)451-
1852. Fax: (718)629-2014. President: Melissa Pressley. Estab, 1993. Produces calendars, giftwrap, greeting
cards, stationery, murals. "We offer design, illustration, writing and printing services for advertising, social
and commercial purposes. We are greeting card specialists."
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for pattern
design, invitations, advertising, cards. Also for calligraphy, mechanicals, murals. Considers primarily acrylic
and watercolor, but will consider others. Looking for upscale, classic; rich and brilliant colors; traditional or
maybe Victorian; also adult humor. Produces material for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation,
Kwanzaa, Valentine's Day, birthdays, everyday, ethnic cards (black, hispanic, Caribbean), get well thank
you, sympathy, secretary's day.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, color photocopies, resume, SASE, Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include b&w, color, final art, slides. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Payment varies according to project, Finds freelancers through submissions, Creative tikick Rook,
Tips: "Please be honest about your expertise and experience."
^HERITAGE COLLECTION, 79 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10003. (21 2)647- 1000. Fax: (212)647-0188,
President: Reginald Powe, Estab. 1988. Produces greeting cards, gift bags, giftwrap, mugs, placemats, etc,,
for the African-American.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelance artists/year. Works with 3-5 freelance artists/year. Buys 40-80 new
freelance designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for card art and verse. Considers all
media. Produces material for all holidays and seasons, birthdays and Kwanzaa. Submit seasonal material 1
year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photographs* photocopies and photostats,
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month, Call for appointment to show
portfolio of original/final art, color tearsheets, Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalty or
buys all rights on work-for-hire basis.
HIGH RANGE GRAPHICS, 365 N. Glenwood, P.O. Box 3302, Jackson WY 83001. President: Jan Stuessl,
Estab. 1989. Produces T-shirts. "We produce screen-printed garments for recreational sport-oriented markets
and resort markets, which includes national parts, Subject matter includes, but is not limited to, skiing,
climbing, hiking, biking, fly fishing, mountains, out-of-doors, nature and rafting, Native American, wildlife
and humorous sayings that are text only or a combination of text and art. Our resort market customers are
men, women and kids looking to buy a souvenir of their vacation experience or activity. People want to
identify with the message and/or the art on the T-shirt."
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 3-8 freelancers/year. Buys 10-20 designs and
illustration/year. Prefers artists with experience in screen printing. Uses freelancers mainly for T-shirt ideas
and artwork and color separations. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with r6sum6, SASE and photocopies. Accepts submissions on
disk compatible with Aldus FreeHand 3.1. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist,
Reports back within 3 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include b&w thumbnails, roughs and final art. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by project,
$300 minimum; royalties of 5%. Buys garment rights.
Tips: "Familiarize yourself with screen printing and T-shirt art that sells. Knowledge of color separations
a plus. We look for creative design styles and interesting color applications. Artists need to be able to
incorporate the colors of the garments as part of their design thinking, as well as utilize the screen printing
medium to produce interesting effects and textures. However, sometimes simple is best. Four-color process
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will be considered if highly marketable. Be willing to work with us on design changes to get the most
marketable product."
HiXON & FIER1NG, INC., 3734 W. 95th St., Leawood KS 66206. Fax: (913)438-1201. Art Director: Suzie
Turner. Estab. 1987. Produces birth announcements and invitations. "We started out as a birth announcement
company, branched off into children's party invitations and now do party invitations for adults as well."
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Buys 20-30 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for card design. Also interested in calligraphy. Art guidelines
available. Buys art outright and by assignment. "If the artist has a style we like and is a good conceptualizer,
we will approve a sketch, then he gives us the final product." Considers watercolor, acrylic (soft) and pastels.
Also interested in computer generated art using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Fractal
Painter. Prefers high quality, whimsical, but not cartoonish artwork for the baby and children's lines. Nothing
that could be construed as negative or off-color in any way. Prefers work that is soft, happy and colorful.
Produces seasonal material for Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Halloween, graduation and birthdays.
Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with color copies of work. "Please do not call. Will only take
mail or fax inquiries." Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back in 1 month. Company will contact
artist for portfolio review of final art if interested. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned at job's comple
tion. Pays flat fee, $100-750.
Tips: "We are starting to work on some lines of elegant, embossed and foil stamped cards for birth, christen
ing and adult invitations. So, we need the soft, warm and cuddly children's things as well as elegant formal
designs. We look for refined talent with a sweet look for our birth announcement line."
HOFFMASTER, (formerly Chesapeake Consumer Products Co.) 2920 N. Main St., Oshkosh WI 54903.
(414)235-9330. Fax:(414)235-1642. Senior Marketing Manager: Ralph Rich or Creative Managers. Produces
decorative paper tableware, placemats, plates, tablecloths and napkins for institutional and consumer markets.
Printing includes up to 6-color flexographic napkin printing.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in paper tableware products. Art guidelines and specific design needs based on current market
are available from Creative Managers. Looking for trends and traditional styles. Prefers 9" round artwork
with coodinating 6.5" square image. Produces material for all holidays and seasons and everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, resume, appropriate samples and SASE.
Ideas may be sent in a color rough sketch. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator and
Aldus FreeHand. Samples are files or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested.
Creative Manager will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails,
roughs, finished art samples, color photostats, tearsheets, photographs and dummies. Buys artwork outright.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays by the project $350-1500. Amounts vary according to
project. May work on a royalty arrangement for recognized properties. Finds freelancers through art fairs
and artists' reps.
Tips: Looking for new trends and designs appropriate for plates and napkins.
rfHOME INTERIORS & GIFTS, 4550 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas TX 75244. (214)386-1000. Fax: (214)233-
8825. Artist Representative: Robbin Allen. Art Director: Louis Bazan. Estab. 1957. Produces decorative
framed art in volume to public by way of shows in the home. "H.I.& G. is a direct sales company. We sell
nationwide with over 35,000 consultants in our sales force. We work with artists to design products for our
new product line yearly. We work with some publishers now, but wish to work with more artists on a direct
basis."
Needs: Approached by 75 freelance artists/year. Works with 25-30 freelancers/year. "We carry approxi
mately 450-500 items in our line yearly." Prefers artists with knowledge of current colors and the decorative
art market, "We give suggestions but we do not dictate exacts. We would prefer the artists express themselves
through their individual style. We will make correction changes that will enhance each piece for our line."
Uses freelance artists mainly for artwork to be framed (oil and watercolor work mostly). Also for calligraphy.
Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, pastels, mixed media. "We sell to middle America for the most
part. Our art needs to be traditional with a sense of wholesomeness to it. For example: a hunter with dog,
but no gun. We sell Victorian, country, landscapes, still life, wildlife. Art that tells a story. We also sell a mild
contemporary." Produces material for Father's Day, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, graduation, Thanksgiving,
Mother's Day. Submit seasonal material 10 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, photographs, slides and transparencies.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color slides, photographs. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays
royalties. Royalties are discussed on an individual basis. Buys reprint rights. Finds artists through word of
mouth, magazines, submissions, sourcebooks and visiting artist's exhibitions.
Tips: "This is a great opportunity for the artist who is willing to learn our market. Paint for women because
women are our customers. Paintings need softness in form — not rugged and massive/strong or super dark.
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Jewel tones are great for us. Study Monet— good colors there. Our art demands are unique. The artist will
work with our design department to stay current with our needs."
THE HUMORSSDE Of IT . . . , 7030 Etiwanda Ave., Reseda CA 91335. (3 10)838-45 1 1 . Owner: Lorenzo
Griffis. Estab. 1990. Produces greeting cards with personalized printing. Makes "very humorous greeting
cards- very colorful, loaded with different fonts; directed to all ages; very modern graphics."
Needs: Approached by 50-60 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Prefers local artists with
experience in humor and graphics cartoons. Art guidelines available. Works on assignment only. Uses free
lancers mainly for cartoons, humor and graphics. 50% of design and 10% of illustration demand knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker and CorelDraw. Produces material for all holidays and seasons, Christmas, Valentine's
Day Mother's Day, Father's Day and everyday. Submit seasonal material 3 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include photographs. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by project, royalties of
3%. Finds artists through submissions.
HURL1MANN ARMSTRONG STUDIOS, Box 1246, Menlo Park CA 94026. (415)325-1177. Fax:
(415)324-4329. Managing General Partner: Mary Ann Hurlimann. Estab. 1987. Produces greeting cards and
enclosures, fine art folders, stationery, portfolios and pads.
Needs: Approached by 60 freelance artists/year. Works with 6 freelancers/year. Buys 16 designs/year. Con
siders watercolor, oil and acrylic. No photography. Prefers rich color, clear images, no abstracts. "We have
some cards that use words as the central element of the design." Not interested in computer-generated art.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Originals are returned
at job's completion. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by project, $250-3(K); royalties of
5% or fixed fee. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Send good quality slides of your work.'1
fidesign GREETINGS, inc., 12020 W. Ripley Ave., Milwaukee WI 53226. (414)475-7176. Fax: (414)475-
7566. President: Eileen Grasse. Estab. 1980. Produces greeting cards, stationery. "We direct our market to
all ages from birth on. Cards are light and happy with short, sincere messges."
Needs: Prefers artists with experience in watercolor. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly
for greeting card designs. Considers watercolor and colored pencil. "Looking for strong design with border
detail — predominately floral." Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 1
year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, r6sum6, SASE, tearsheets, photographs. Samples
are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio; or mail appropriate
materials. Portfolio should include finished art samples, color tearsheets and dummies. Buys all rights. Pays
by the project, $200 minimum.
JIGPC, 460 W. 34th St., 10th Floor, New York NY 10001. (212)629-7979 or (800)445-6669. Contact: Art
Department. Agent to foreign governments. "We produce postage stamps and related items on behalf of 40
different foreign governments."
Needs: Approached by 50 freelance artists/year. Works with 75-100 freelance illustrators and designers/
year. Assigns several hundred jobs to freelancers/year. Prefers artists within metropolitan New York or tri-
state area. Must have excellent design and composition skills and a working knowledge of graphic design
(mechanicals). Artwork must be focused and alive (4-color) and reproducible to stamp size (usually 4 times
up). Works on assignment only. Uses artists for postage stamp art. Prefers airbrush, acrylic and gouache
(some watercolor and oil OK).
First Contact & Terms: Send samples. Reports back within 5 weeks. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should contain "4-color illustrations of realistic, tight flora, fauna,
technical subjects, autos or ships. Also include reduced samples of original artwork." Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project, $1,000-4,000. Consider government allowance per
project when establishing payment.
Tips: "Artists considering working with IGPC must have excellent drawing abilities in general or specific
topics, i.e., flora, fauna, transport, famous people, etc.; sufficient design skills to arrange for and position
type; the ability to create artwork that will reduce to postage stamp size and still hold up with clarity and
perfection. Must be familiar with printing process and print call-outs. Generally, the work we require is
FOR A LIST of markets interested in humorous illustration, cartooning and
caricatures, refer to the Humor Index at the back of this book.
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realistic art. In some cases, we supply the basic layout and reference material; however, we appreciate an
artist who knows where to find references and can present new and interesting concepts. Initial contact should
be made by phone for appointment."
THE IMAGINATION ASSOCIATION, 8041 Foothill Blvd., Sunland CA 91040. (818)353-0804 Fax-
(818)353-8914. Creative Director: EJ. Tobin. Estab. 1992. Produces greeting cards, T-shirts, mugs, aprons
and magnets. "We are primarily a freelance design firm that has been quite established with several major
greeting card and T-shirt companies who, in fact, produce our work. We have a sub-division that manufactures
cutting edge, contemporary aprons and T-shirts for the gourmet food market."
Needs: Works with 12 freelancers/year. Artists must be fax accessible and able to work on fast turnaround.
Uses freelancers for everything. Considers all media. "We're open to a variety of styles." 10% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress. "That is rapidly increas
ing as many of our publishers are going to disk." Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit
seasonal material 18 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, SASE and photocopies. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include final art, photographs or any material to give indication of range of artist's
style. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalties— the amount is
variable depending on assignment. Finds artists via word of mouth from other freelancers or referrals from
publishers.
Tips: Looking for artist "with a style we feel we can work with and a professional attitude. Understand that
sometimes our publishers and manufacturers require several revisions before final art and all under tight
deadlines. Shelf space for greeting cards on the retail level is becoming extremely competitive, forcing more
publishers to test market products or try to guess what will sell. The bottom line is it's all a crap shoot out
there! But it's a good thing because, from a commercial point of view, if there were any sure things, we'd
all be forced into following the same trend."
INCOLAY STUDIOS INCORPORATED, 445 North Fox St., San Fernando CA 91340. Fax: (818)365-
9599. Art Director: Shari Bright. Estab. 1966. Manufacturer. "Basically we reproduce antiques in Incolay
Stone, all handcrafted here at the studio. There were marvelous sculptors in that era, but we believe we have
the talent right here in the USA today and want to reproduce living American artists' work."
Needs: Prefers local artists with experience in carving bas relief. Uses freelance artists mainly for carvings.
Also uses artists for product design and model making.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, or "call and discuss; 1-800-INCOLAY." Samples
not filed are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Pays royalties;
pays by project, $100-2,000. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "Do the best you can Discuss the concept and see if it is right for 'your talent.' "
JINKADINKADO, INC., 60 Cummings Park, Woburn MA 01801. (617)938-6100. Fax:(617)938-5585.
President: Ron Gelb. Produces gifts, greeting cards, mugs, school supplies, stationery, toys, novelty rubber
stamps.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Buys 5 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in stamp industry. Uses freelancers mainly for illustra
tion for stamps. Also for freelance production work. Considers pen & ink. Looking for all styles but cute is
best. Prefers small; about 2X3. 100% of design work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkX
Press, Adobe Illustrator. Knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator helpful for illustration but not
required. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 6-8 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies. Illustrators
send postcard sample or query letter with resume and photocopies. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples
are filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call after initial query.
Company will contact artist for portfolio of b&w and final art review if interested. Pays by project. Buys all
rights.
JINSTANT PRODUCTS INC., P.O. Box 33068, Louisville KY 40232. (502)367-2266. Fax: (502)368-
6958. Art Director: R.K.Beck. Estab. 1984. Toy manufacturer of foam encapsulated toys. Clients: retail
stores, chain stores. Current clients include WalMart, Walgreens, McKesson Service Merchandisers.
Needs: Approached by 3 freelance artists/year. Prefers experienced illustrators. Works on assignment only.
Uses the work of freelance artists mainly for package illustration. Prefers traditional style, any media. Also
uses freelance artists for advertising, brochure and catalog illustration and product rendering.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and appropriate samples. Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio. Portfolio should
include roughs, original, final art, tearsheets and photographs. Buys all rights.
INTERCONTINENTAL GREETINGS LTD., 176 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)683-5830.
Fax: (212)779-8564, Creative Marketing Director: Robin Lipner. Sells reproduction rights on a per country,
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per product basis. Licenses and syndicates to 4,500-5,000 publishers and manufacturers in 50 different
countries. Products include greeting cards, calendars, prints, posters, stationery, books, textiles, heat transfers,
giftware, china, plastics, toys and allied industries, scholastic items and giftwrap.
Needs: Approached by 500-700 freelancers/year. Assigns 400-500 jobs and 1,500 designs and illustrations/
year. Buys illustration/design mainly for greeting cards and paper products. Also buys illustration for giftwrap,
calendars, giftware and scholastic products. Uses traditional as well as humorous and cartoon-style illustra
tions. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage. Accepts airbrush, watercolor, colored pencil,
acrylic, pastel, marker and computer illustration. Prefers "clean work in series format. All card subjects are
considered. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter and/or resume, brochure, tearsheets, slides, photocopies, photo
graphs and SASE. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow-up after initial query.
Portfolio should include color tearsheets and photographs. Pays for original artwork by flat fee. Pays 20%
royalties upon sale of reproduction rights on greeting cards, giftwrap and gift items. Contractual agreements
made with artists and licensing representatives; will negotiate reasonable terms. Provides worldwide promo
tion, portfolio samples (upon sale of art) and worldwide trade show display. Finds artists through word of
mouth, self-promotions, visiting artists' exhibitions and artists' reps.
Tips: "Perhaps we'll see more traditional/conservative subjects and styles due to a slow economy. More
and more of our clients need work submitted in series form, so we have to ask artists for work in a series or
possibly reject the odd single designs submitted. Make as neat and concise a presentation as possible with
commercial application in mind. Artists often send too few samples, unrelated samples or sloppy, poor quality
reproductions. Show us color examples of at least one finished piece as well as roughs."
THE INTERMARKETING GROUP, 29 Holt Rd., Amherst NH 03031. (603)672-0499. President: Linda
L. Gerson. Estab. 1985. Licensing agent for greeting cards, stationery, calendars, posters, paper tableware
products, tabletop, dinnerware, giftwrap, eurobags, giftware, toys, needle crafts. The Intermarketing Group
is a full service merchandise licensing agency representing artists' works for licensing with companies in
consumer goods products including the paper product, greeting card, giftware, toy, housewares, needlecraft
and apparel industries.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelancers/year. Licenses work as developed by
clients. Prefers freelancers with experience in full-color illustration. Uses freelancers mainly for tabletop,
cards, giftware, calendars, paper tableware, toys, bookmarks, needlecraft, apparel, housewares. Will consider
all media forms. "My firm generally represents highly illustrated works, characters and humorous illustrations
for direct product applications. All works are themed." Prefers 5X7or8XlO final art. Produces material
for all holidays and seasons and everyday. Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, slides, SASE or color copies.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 weeks. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays royalties of 3-10%. Buys all rights.
Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds new artists "mostly by
|eferra]s and via artist submissions. I do review trade magazines, attend art shows and other exhibits to locate
suitable clients."
tips: "Companies today seem to be leaning towards the tried and true traditional art approach. Economic
times are tough so companies are selective in their licenses. A well-organized presentation is very helpful."
INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 8 Main St., P.O. BOX 789,
Blairstown NJ 07825. (908)362-7373. Fax: (908)362-9393. Art Director: Jeanna Lane. Estab, 1989. Produces
greeting cards. A licensing company selling and publishing art work for greeting cards and paper products
for consumers of all ages.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 1,500 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in greeting card and paper products. Uses freelanc
ers mainly for detailed illustrations. Also for calligraphy. Considers all media. Looking for traditional (Christ
mas and everyday designs) floral. Also needs masculine designs. Prefers in proportion to 5X7. Produces
material for Christmas, sympathy, get well, thank you, friendship and everyday. Submit seasonal material 8
months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, photostats, resume, SASE, slides,
tearsheets. After introductory mailing illustrators should send follow-up postcard sample every year. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Reports in 2 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Buys all rights. Pays flat fee of $150-250/project for illustration or offers yearly contract for 8-
10 designs/month.
Tips: "We need fast, quality-minded designers and illustrators."
JJILLSON & ROBERTS, INC., 5 Watson Ave., Irvine CA 92718. (714)859-8781. Fax: (714)859-0257.
Art Director: Josh Neufeld. Estab. 1974. Produces giftwrap and gift bags using more recycled/recyclable
products.
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Needs: Works with 10 freelance artists/year. Prefers artists with experience in giftwrap design. Considers
all media. "We are looking for colorful graphic designs as well as humorous, sophisticated, elegant or
contemporary styles." Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Hanukkah, Halloween, graduation,
birthdays, baby announcements and everyday. Submit 3-6 months before holiday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style, tearsheets and slides. Samples
are filed or are returned. Reports back within 3 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs, final
reproduction/product, color slides and photographs. Originals not returned. Pays average flat fee of $250; or
pays royalties (percentage negotiable).
KEM PLASTIC PLAYING CARDS, INC., Box 1290, Scranton PA 18501. (717)343-4783. Vice Presi
dent: Mark D. McAleese. Estab. 1937. Produces plastic playing cards. Manufactures high-quality durable
cards and markets them worldwide to people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, etc. Special interest is young
people.
Needs: Buys 1-3 designs/illustrations/year. Prefers "freelancers who know composition and colors." Buys
freelance design/illustrations mainly for playing cards. Also uses freelancers for calligraphy. Considers water-
color, oil and acrylics. Seeks "good composition with vivid, bouncing colors and color contrasts, always in
good taste." Prefers 51/2X7. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and slides. Samples are not filed and are returned.
Reports back within 1 week. To show portfolio, mail roughs and color final reproduction/product, slides,
tearsheets and photostats. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays $500-1, 000/Ulustration. Buys first
or one-time rights; negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "Call Mark D. McAleese at (800)233-4173."
KIPLING CREATIVE DARE DEVILS, P.O. Box 2546, Vista CA 92085-2546. Creative Director: John
Kipling. Estab. 1981.
Needs: Approached by 200-250 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Interested in seeing and
working with more freelancers. Prefers freelancers with experience in cartooning and oil painting. Uses
freelancers mainly for introduction of new designs, cartoon characters and licensable ideas. Prefers ink
renderings, airbrush and watercolor.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies and SASE or VHS tapes for animation. Samples are filed.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not returned. Artist will not be given credit-
unsigned work only.
Tips: "We need oils of Hawaiian natives, fish, sea, etc."
KOGLE CARDS, INC., 1498 S. Lipan St., Denver CO 80223-3411. President: Patricia Roller. Estab. 1982.
Produces greeting cards and postcards for all business situations.
Needs: Approached by 500 freelancers/year. Buys 250 designs and 250 illustrations/year. Art guidelines for
SASE with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Considers all media for illustration. Prefers 5X7
or 10 X 14 final art. Produces material for Christmas and all major holidays plus birthdays and all occasion;
material accepted year-round. Send Attention: Art Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs and slides. Samples
not filed are returned only if SASE included. Reports back within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail color
and b&w photostats and photographs. Originals not returned. Pays by project. Pays 5% royalties. Buys all
rights.
Tips: "We look for fun work with a hint of business-oriented edge."
L.B.K. MARKETING, (formerly L.B.K. Corp.), 7800 Bayberry Rd., Jacksonville FL 32256-6893.
(904)737-8500. Fax: (904)737-9526. Art Director: Barbara McDonald. Estab. 1940. "Four companies feed
through L.B.K. : NAPCO and INARCO are involved with manufacturing/distributing for the wholesale floral
industry; First Coast Design produces fine giftware; Brinn's produces collectable dolls and seasonal gift-
ware." Clients: wholesale.
• L.B.K. Marketing has a higher-end look for their floral market products. They are doing very little
decal, mostly dimensional pieces.
Needs: Works with 15 freelance illustrators and designers/year. 50% of work done on a freelance basis.
Prefers local freelancers for mechanicals for sizing decals; no restrictions on artists for design and concept.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for mechanicals and product design. "Background with
a seasonal product such as greeting cards is helpful. 75% of our work is very traditional and seasonal. We're
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also looking for a higher-end product, an elegant sophistication." 10% of freelance work requires computer
skills.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, r6sume, photocopies, photographs,
SASE, tearsheets and "any samples we can keep on file." Illustrators send brochure, resume, photocopies,
photographs and SASE. If work in clay, send photographs. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports
back in 2 weeks. Artist should follow-up with letter after initial query. Portfolio should include samples
which show a full range of illustration style. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays
for design by the project, $25 and up. Pays $15/hour for illustration; or $100-250 by project. Pays $15/hour
for mechanicals. Buys all rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
work. Finds artists through word of mouth and self-promotions.
Tips: "We are very selective in choosing new people. We need artists that are familiar with 3 dimensional
giftware and floral containers. We have recently merged with Brinn's. We now will be producing dolls and
seasonal giftware. Our market is expanding and so are our needs for qualified artists."
JTHE LANG COMPANIES: Lang Graphics, Main Street Press, Bookmark, Delafieid Stamp
Company, and RA. Lang Card Co., 514 Wells St., Delafieid WI 53018. (414)646-221 1. Fax: (414)646-
2224. Product Development; Joyce Quandt. Estab. 1982. Produces high quality linen-embossed greeting
cards, stationery, calendars, gift bags, rubber stamps and many more fine paper goods.
Needs: Approached by 300 freelance artists/year. Art guidelines available. Works with 40 freelance artists/
year. Buys 600 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for card and calendar illustra
tions. Considers watercolor and oil No photography. Looking for traditional and non-abstract country, folk
and fine art styles. Produces material for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal
material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photographs,
slides, photocopies or transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back within 6 weeks. "Please do not send originals." Originals are returned at job's completion if
requested. Pays royalties based on wholesale sales. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Research the company and submit a compatible piece of art. Be patient awaiting a response, A phone
call often rushes the review and work may not be seriously considered."
JLAST UNICORN GAMES, 931 North Front St., #404, Harrisburg PA 17102. (717)221-1119. Fax:
(717)221-1042. E-mail: monomyth@lastunicorngames.com. Ait Director: Mark Ryberg. Produces fantasy
role playing games and card games.
Needs: Approached by 50-100 freelancers/year. Works with approximately 60 freelancers/year. Buys 600
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in fantasy, science fiction or horror. Art
guidelines available. Uses freelancers mainly for b&w and color illustrations. Considers any color medium,
pen & ink, graphite or charcoal. Looking for traditional, gothic, punk, and/or computer generated art (Adobe
Photoshop 3.0). "We accept computer-generated art, but the bulk of our needs are met by traditional art."
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, photostats, resum<§, SASE, slides,
tearsheets and/or transparencies. Accepts disk submissions formatted for Macintosh file format RGB, Adobe
Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolios should
include "whatever the illustrator has prepared." Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter. Pays flat fee
of $25-100 for b&w; $150-500 for color; maximum of $2,000 for color covers. Finds artists through submis
sions, conventions and word of mouth.
Tips: "Keep us updated on progress and improvement in your portfolio. We have many projects in the
works."
JTHE LEMON TREE STATIONERY CORP., 79 Express St., Plainview NY 11803. (516)932-3090.
Fax: (516)932-3709. President: I. Mendelsohn. Estab. 1969. Produces greeting cards, birth announcements/
invitations.
Needs: Approached by 2-4 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Buys 10-20 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Buys 100-200 pieces of calligraphy/year. Prefers local designers. Art guidelines avail
able. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for paste-up, Mac, designers. Also for calligraphy,
mechanicals, paste-up, P-O-P Looking for traditional, contemporary. 50% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with r6sum6. Calligraphers send photocopies of work. Samples
are not filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio
review of final art, photostats, thumbnails if interested. Pays for design by the project. Pays flat fee for
calligraphy.
JLOOKSNGLASS, INC., 407 N. Paca St., Baltimore MD 21201. (410)547-0333. Fax: (410)547-0336.
President: Louis Klaitman. Estab. 1972. Produces greeting cards, games/toys, trendy novelty items. "We
are product consultants and recomend new entrepeneurs to different resources for product graphics/3-D
construction. We also represent many companies in novelty markets."
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Needs: Approached by 2 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Prefers artists with experience
in trendy novelty items. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for logo design, illustration and
concepts. Also for P-O-P displays, paste-up, mechanicals and graphics. Produces material for all holidays
and seasons. Submit seasonal material 6 months (minimum) in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are
returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio,
mail tearsheets. Originals not returned. Payment negotiable. Rights purchased vary according to project.
LOVE GREETING CARDS, INC., 1717 Opa Locka Blvd., Opa Locka FL 33054-4221. (305)685-5683.
Fax: (305)685-0903. Vice President: Norman Drittel. Estab. 1984. Produces greeting cards, posters and
stationery. "We produce cards for the 40- to 60-year-old market, complete lines and photography posters."
® This company has found a niche in targeting middle-aged and older Floridians. Keep this audience
in mind when developing card themes for this market. One past project involved a line of cards
featuring Florida's endangered wildlife.
Needs: Works with 2 freelancers/year. Buys 20 designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in greeting cards and posters. Also buys illustrations for high-tech shopping bags. Uses freelancers
mainly for greeting cards. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil and colored pencil. Seeks a contempo
rary/traditional look. Prefers 5X7 size. Produces material for Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, New
Year, birthdays and everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter, brochure, resume and slides. Samples are filed or are returned.
Reports back within 10 days. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of roughs and color slides.
Originals are not returned. Pays average flat fee of $150/design. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Most of the material we receive from freelancers is of poor quality. We use about 5% of submitted
material. We are using a great deal of animal artwork and photographs."
{MADISON PARK GREETINGS, 1407 llth Ave., Seattle WA 98122-3901. (206)324-5711. Fax:
(206)324-5822. Art Director: Mark Jacobsen. Estab. 1984. Produces giftwrap, greeting cards, stationery.
Needs: Approached by 250 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelancers/year. Buys 400 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Art guidelines available. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for greet
ing cards. Also for calligraphy, reflective art. Considers all paper related media. Prefers finished card size
47/sX7. 100% of design and 30% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. Produces material for Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day,
Father's Day, graduation, New Year, Valentine's Day, birthdays, everyday, sympathy, get well, anniversary,
baby congratulations, wedding, thank you, expecting, friendship. Submit seasonal material 10 months in
advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send photocopies, slides, transparencies. Illustrators send postcard
sample or photocopies. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files.
"Good samples are filed; rest are returned." Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color, final
art, roughs if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays for design by the hour; $20-24 or
by the project; pays flat fee of $350-500 and/or royalties of 3-5%.
Tips: "Study European and classic art."
JMAGIC MOMENTS GREETING CARDS, 10 Connor Lane, Deer Park NY 11729. (516)595-2300.
Fax: (516)254-3922. Contact: David Braunstein. Estab. 1938. Produces greeting cards.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 10 freelance artists/year. Buys 450 freelance
designs and illustrations. Prefers artists with experience in greeting cards. Works on assignment basis only.
Uses freelance artists for calligraphy. Considers all media. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
Submit seasonal material 9 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photostats, photographs, slides and photocopies. Samples
are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate
materials. Portfolio should include color photographs. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned at job's
completion. Pays by the project, $100-125 per design.
MARVART DESIGNS INC., 149 Florida St., Farmingdale NY 11735. (516)420-9765. Fax: (516)420-
9784. President: Marvin Kramer. Estab. 1972. Produces plates, engravings and pins.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Buys 16-20 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for new hires. Also uses freelance artists for P-O-P displays,
paste-up and mechanicals. Considers all media. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit 6
months in advance. f
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photo
copies, photostats, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back within 1 week. Call for an appointment to show portfolio of appropriate samples. Original
artwork is returned at the job's completion. Pays royalties of 5-7%. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
Tips: "Keep trying."
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Linda Hann illustrated this clever thank-you card
for Madison Park Greetings/Me Two Co. The in
side reads "Thanks a latte." "The colors and art
style fit the contemporary look we wanted for this
line (called The Daily Grind)/' says President Mark
Jacobsen. Hann, who has done much work in the
greeting card industry, approached the company
with her work.
tMAYFAIR GAMES, 5641 W. Howard, Niles IL 60714. (847)647-9650. Fax: (847)647-0939. E-mail;
mayfair@aol.com. Website: http://www.coolgames.com. Contact: Art Director. Produces board games, card
games, collectible cards, role playing games.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelancers/year. Buys 200 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Art guidelines available. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration.
Considers all media. 100% of design work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, r&ume'. Illustrators send query
letter with photocopies, photographs. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Macintosh. Samples are
filed. Reports back only if interested. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w, color, final art, photographs
if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds freelancers through schools.
{FRANCES MEYER, INC., 104 Coleman Blvd., Savannah GA 31408. (912)748-5252. Fax: (912)748-
8378. Stationery Manager: Katherine Trosdal. Estab. 1979. Produces giftwrap, stationery and party supplies.
"We produce a number of items for the gift and party industry as well as an ever-growing number of
stationery-related products. Our products are directed to consumers of all ages. We have everything from
birth announcements to shower and wedding invitations."
Needs: Works with 5-6 freelance artists/year. Commissions 100 freelance illustrations and designs/year.
Works on assignments only. Uses freelancers mainly for stationery-related products. "Most of our artists
work in either watercolor or acrylic. We are open, however, to artists who work in other media." Looking
for "everything from upscale and sophisticated adult theme-oriented paper items, to fun, youthful designs
for birth announcements, baby and youth products. Diversity of style, originality of work, as well as technical
skills are a few of our basic needs." Produces material for Christmas, graduation, Thanksgiving (fall), New
Year's, Halloween, birthdays, everyday, weddings, showers, new baby, etc. Submit seasonal material 2-3
months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, slides, SASE, photocopies, transparencies and
as much information as is necessary to show diversity of style and creativity." Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2-3 weeks. Company will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalty (varies),
Tips: "Generally, we are looking to work with a few talented and committed artists for an extended period
of time. Our outside artists are given ample coverage in our catalog as we tend to show collections of each
design. We do not clean out' our line on an annual basis just to introduce new product. If an item sells, it
will remain in the line. Punctuality concerning deadlines is a necessity."
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HILLROCK INC., P.O. Box 974, Sanford ME 04073. (207)324-0041 . Fax: (207)324-0134. Creative Direc
tor: Kristi Kamps. Estab. 1979. Produces store fixtures.
© This company is a display manufacturer of "in-stock" items and custom items. They are interested
in expanding their P-O-P sales base in the greeting card and gift market, working with artists to create
and enhance their material. They also welcome new ideas and merchandising concepts.
Heeds: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for renderings. Also for P-O-P displays.
Considers both electronic and conventional media. Prefers 10 X 12. 90% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand and Painter. Produces material
for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 3 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and resume. Samples are filed.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs, tearsheets and
photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays
by the project. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: "We are looking for artists who have mechanical drawing skills."
JMIXEDBIESSING, P.O. Box 97212, Raleigh NC 27624-7212. (914)723-3414. President: Elise Okrend.
Estab. 1990. Produces interfaith greeting cards combining Jewish and Christian images for all ages.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Buys 20 designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers artists with whimsical style. Art guidelines for S ASE with first-class postage. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for card illustration. Considers watercolor, pen & ink and pastel.
Prefers final art 5 X 7. Produces material for Christmas and Hanukkah. Submit seasonal material 10 months
in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs and SASE. Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. Artist should follow-up with letter after initial query. Originals are
returned at job's completion. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays flat fee of $150-
200 for illustration/design. Buys all rights. Finds artists through visiting art schools.
Tips: "I see growth ahead for the industry."
MUG SHANTY, 900 W. Los Vallecitos, Unit C, San Marcos CA 92069. (619)736-3777. Fax: (619)736-
3780. President: Bruce Starr. Estab. 1973. Produces ceramic souvenir mugs, containers, ashtrays, steins, etc.
"Our company is a leading decorator of souvenir ceramic products usually appealing to over-20 age group."
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Works with 4-8 freelancers/year. Buys 36-50 designs and illustra
tions/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in silkscreen printing. Uses freelancers mainly to create new
souvenir designs that will apply to many parts of the country. Also for mechanicals. Considers rough sketches
or previously published products/designs. Design must be simple. Especially looking for "great" new designs
for mugs. Prefers 5Yi high X 6 long. Produces material for Christmas and birthdays. Submit seasonal material
6 months in advance. Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator, Aldus Freehand and Adobe
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of color roughs. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals returned only if requested. Pays
royalties of 8%, no advance.
Tips: Designs must be general so that any city, town or state can be printed underneath the design. Categories
include the following: cityscapes, farmscapes, mountain/lake scapes, ocean/lake scapes, desert scapes, hot
air balloons. "We're interested in creating a golfing portfolio of designs. They can be scenic, comic, etc."
J.T. MURPHY CO., 200 W. Fisher Ave., Philadelphia PA 19120. (215)329-6655. Fax: (800)457-5838.
President: Jack Murphy. Estab. 1937. Produces greeting cards and stationery. "We produce a line of packaged
invitations, thank you notes and place cards for retail"
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Buys 8 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers local freelancers with experience in graphics and greeting cards. Uses freelancers
mainly for concept, design and finished artwork for invitations and thank yous. Looking for graphic, contem
porary or traditional designs. Prefers 4x5i/s but can work double size. Produces material for graduation,
birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal material 9 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure. Illustrators send query letter with
photocopies. Samples are filed and returned with SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Company will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased vary. Originals not returned. Payment negotiated.
{NATIONAL DESIGN CORP., 16885 Via Del Campo Court, #300, San Diego CA 92127-1724.
(619)674-6040. Fax: (619)674-4120. Art Director: Steven Duncan. Estab. 1985. Produces gifts, writing
instruments and stationery accoutrements. Multi markets include gift/souvenir, mass market and premium
markets. . _ . t ...
Needs: Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Buys 3 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Prefers local free
lancers only Must be Macintosh proficient. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for design
illustration Also for prepress production on Mac. Considers computer renderings to mimic traditional media*.
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Prefers children's and contemporary styles. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker
Eo .Aldus FreeHand 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.5. Produces material
ESfcSrt* TerSend query letter with photocopies, resume, SASE. Accepts^ubmissions on disk
"Contact by phone for instructions." Samples are filed and are returned if requested. Company will contact
artist for portfolio review of color, final art, tearsheets if interested. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Payments depends on complexity, extent of project(s).
Tips: "Must be well traveled to identify with gift/souvenir markets internationally. Fresh ideas always of
"
interest.
tTHOMAS NELSON, I NO-MARKINGS, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville TN 37214. (615)889-9000.
Fax- (615)391-3166 Creative Director: Ann Cummings. Gift book publisher and producer oi stationery
products. Specializes in baby, children, feminine, sports and kitchen-related subjects. 85-90% require tree-
lance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 50-100 freelance artists/year. Works with 5-15 illustrators and 5-15 designers/year.
Assigns 10-20 design and 10-20 illustration jobs/year. Uses freelancers mainly for covers, borders and spots.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Illustrator. Works
on assignment only. 0 .
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, r6sum6, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples
are filed or are returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Request portfolio review in original
query. Portfolio should include thumbnails, finished art samples, color tearsheets and photographs. Whether
originals returned to the artist depends on contract. Sometimes requests work on spec belore assigning a job.
Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. "Payment varies due to
complexity and deadlines." Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, artists' submissions/selNpromo-
tions, sourcebooks, agents, visiting artist's exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps.
Tips: "The majority of our mechanical art is executed on the computer with discs and laser runouts given
to the engraver instead of paste up boards."
NEW ENGLAND CARD CO., Box 228, Route 41, West Ossipee NH 03890. (603)539-5095. Owner:
Harold Cook. Estab. 1980. Produces greeting cards and prints of New England scenes.
Needs: Approached by 75 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys more than 24 designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in New England art. Art guidelines available. Considers
oil, acrylic and watercolor. Looking for realistic styles. Prefers art proportionate to 5x7. Produces material
for all holidays and seasons. "Submit all year."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, photocopies, slides and transparencies. vSamples
are filed or are returned. Reports back within 2 months. Artist should follow-up after initial query. Pays by
project. Rights purchased vary according to project, but "we prefer to purchase all rights."
Tips: "Once you have shown us samples, follow up with new art."
NEW YORK GRAPHIC SOCIETY, P.O. Box 1469, Greenwich CT 06836. (203)661-2400. Fax:
(203)661-2480. Vice President: Owen Hickey. Estab. 1925. Produces posters, reproductions and limited
editions.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancers/year. Works with 5- 1 0 freelancers/year. Buys 5- 1 0 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for reproductions. Art
guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and photography,
Looking for landscapes, florals, abstracts and impressionism. Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Originals are returned
at job's completion. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays royalties. Buys reprint
rights. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions/self-promotions, exhibitions and art
fairs.
JNOBLE WORKS, 108 Clinton St., Hoboken NJ 07030. (201)420-0095. Fax: (201)420-0679. Contact:
Art Department. Estab. 1981. Produces bookmarks, greeting cards, journals. Produces "modern cards for
modern people." Trend oriented, hip urban greeting cards.
Needs: Approached by 100-200 freelancers/year. Works with 50 freelancers/year. Buys 250 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in illustration. Art guidelines for SASE with first-
class postage. We purchase "secondary rights" to illustration. Considers illustration, electronic art. Looking
for humorous, "off-the-wall" adult contemporary and editorial illustration. Produces material for Christmas,
Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, Halloween, Valentine's Day, birthdays, everyday, thank you,
anniversary, get well, astrology, sympathy, etc. Submit seasonal material 1 8 months in advance,
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, SASE, slides, tearsheetvS, transparen
cies. Illustrators and cartoonists send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets, SASE. After introductory
mailing send follow-up postcard sample every 8 months. Accepts submissions on SyQuest disk (44meg)
compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Samples are filed, Reports
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back within 3 months. Portfolio review required. Portfolios may be dropped off Monday-Friday and should
include anything that will define artist's abilities. Buys reprint rights. Pays for illustration $350 for new art;
5% "secondary rights." Finds freelancers through sourcebooks, illustration annuals, referrals.
JNORSE PRODUCTS, 1000 S. Second St., Plainfield NJ 07063. (908)754-6330. Fax: (908)769-7599.
Sales Manager: Larry Spelchler. Estab. 1979, Produces acrylic barware and serveware.
Needs: Works with 1 freelancer/year. Buys 10 designs and illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for product design. Seeking trendy styles. Final art should be actual size. Produces
material for all seasons. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed. Reports back
within 1 month or does not report back, in which case the artist should call. Call for appointment to show
portfolio. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals returned at job's completion if requested. Pays royalties.
NOTES & QUERIES, 9003 L-M Yellow Brick Rd., Baltimore MD 21237. (410)682-6102. Fax: (410)682-
5397. General Manager/National Sales Manager: Barney Stacher. Estab. 1981. Produces greeting cards,
stationery, calendars, paper tableware products and giftwrap. Products feature contemporary art.
Needs: Approached by 30-50 freelancers/year. Works with 3-10 freelancers/year. Art guidelines available
"pending our interest." Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, birthdays
and everyday. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, slides, SASE, photocopies, transparencies,
"whatever you prefer." Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1
month. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include thumbnails,
roughs, photostats and 4 X 6 or 5 X 7 transparencies. Rights purchased or royalties paid, it varies according
to project.
JNRN DESIGNS, INC., 5362 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach CA 92649. (714)898-6363. Fax: (714)898-
0015. Art Director: Linda Braun. Estab. 1984. Produces calendars, gifts, greeting cards, stationery. Specializ
ing in high end stationery and gift items — watercolor original feeling.
Needs: Approached by "hundreds" of freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelancers/year. Buys 500 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in watercolors. Art guidelines available.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for original art. Considers watercolor. Looking for
traditional, sweet, floral. Produces material for Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation,
Halloween, Hanukkah, New Year, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, birthdays, everyday, (sympathy, get well,
etc.). Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back in 1
month. Portfolios required from designers. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays for design by the project.
OATMEAL STUDIOS, Box 138, Rochester VT 05767. (802)767-3171. Fax: (802)767-9890. Creative
Director: Helene Lehrer. Estab. 1979. Publishes humorous greeting cards and notepads, creative ideas for
everyday cards and holidays.
Needs: Approached by approximately 300 freelancers/year. Buys 100-150 freelance designs and illustra
tions/year. Considers all media. Produces seasonal material for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day,
Easter, Valentine's Day and Hanukkah. Submit art in May for Christmas and Hanukkah; in January for other
holidays.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, roughs, printed pieces or brochure/flyer to be kept
on file; write for artists' guidelines. "If brochure/flyer is not available, we ask to keep one slide or printed
piece; color or b&w photocopies also acceptable for our files." Samples returned by SASE. Reports in 3-6
weeks. No portfolio reviews. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Negotiates payment.
Tips: "We're looking for exciting and creative, humorous (not cutesy) illustrations for our everday lines. If
you can write copy and have a humorous cartoon style all your own, send us your ideas! We do accept work
without copy too. Our seasonal card line includes traditional illustrations, so we do have a need for non-
humorous illustrations as well."
$OFFRAY, Rt. 24 Box 601, Chester NJ 07930. (908)879-4700. Design Director: Linda Wagner. Estab.
1900. Produces ribbons. "We're a ribbon company — for ribbon designs we look to the textile design studios
and textile-oriented people; children's designs, craft motifs, fabric trend designs, floral designs, Christmas
designs, bridal ideas, etc. Our range of needs is wide, so we need various looks."
Needs: Approached by 840 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Buys 30-40 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Artists must be able to work from pencils to finish, various styles — work is small and
tight. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for printed artwork on ribbons. Also for calligraphy,
P-O-P displays, paste-up, mechanicals, other. Art guidelines available. Considers marker, pencil, paint. Look
ing for artists able to translate a trend or design idea into a \Vi to 2-inch space on a ribbon. 30% of freelance
design work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. Produces material for Christmas,
everyday. Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
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First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with r6sum6 or call. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio should include b&w final art. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays by the hour, $15-20; $200-300 for design.
JOPTIMUS DESIGN SYSTEMS, P.O. Box 1511, Buffalo NY 14215. Phone/fax: (716)881-4525. E-mail:
optimus@io.com. Website: http://www.ssdc.com. Art Director: Michael Osadciw. Estab. 1989. Produces
games. "We are a role-playing game design company and produce the 'Battlelords of the 23rd Century' and
'Blood Dawn' role-playing games."
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelancers/year. Buys 10 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Art guidelines available. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for cover
illustrations for books. Also for interior b&w illustrations, pen & ink and pencil. Considers any color media
for covers. Looking for dark and moody. 90% of design demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand, QuarkXPress. 10% of illustration demands knowledge of
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets, "anything which will show your
best work." Accepts disk submissions, Mac format preferred, compatible with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe
Illustrator. Reports back only if interested. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include b&w and color roughs, tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays for design by
the hour, $10-30. Payment for illustration varies by project and medium. Finds freelancers through trade
shows and gaming conventions.
Tips: "The trend in the gaming industry right now is that flashy design and a hot look far outweigh the
content and quality of the game. This is unfortunate but true. We're very picky as to the look we want for
our art, but we don't care who you are or what you have or have not done. If your work is good, we'll use
it."
JP.S. GREETINGS, INC., 5060 N. Kimberly Dr., Chicago IL 60630. (312)725-9308. Fax: (3 12)725-8655.
Art Director: Bill Barnes. Manufacturer of boxed greeting and counter cards.
Needs: Receives submissions from 300-400 freelance artists/year. Works with 20-30 artists/year on greeting
card designs. Prefers illustrations be 5 X73/4 with W bleeds cropped. Publishes greeting cards for everyday
and Christmas. 10% of work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter requesting artist's guidelines. All requests as well as submissions-
must be accompanied by SASE. Reports within 2 months. Pays $100-200 flat fee. Buys exclusive worldwide
rights for greeting cards only.
Tips: "Include your name and address on each piece. Our needs are varied: florals, roses, feminine, mascu
line, humorous, pets (dogs and cats), photos. Also, send ideas for foil stamping and embossing images. We
also print Christmas cards with various types of treatments."
JPAINTED HEARTS & FRIENDS, 1222 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena CA 91 103. (818)798-3633. Fax;
(818)798-7385. Art Director: Elizabeth Rush. Sales Manager: Richard Crawford. President: Susan Kinney
Estab. 1988. Produces greeting cards, stationery, invitations and note cards.
• This company also needs freelancers who can write verse, If you can wear this hat, you'll have an
added edge.
Needs: Approached by 75 freelance artists/year. Works with 6 freelancers/year. Art guidelines free for SASE
with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for design. Produces materia
for all holidays and seasons, birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with r<§sum6, SASE and color photocopies. Samples are returnee
with SASE. Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio, which should include
original and published work. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals returned at job's comple
tion. Pays flat fee of $150-300 for illustration. Pays royalties of 5%.
Tips: "Familiarize yourself with our card line." This company is seeking "young artists (in spirit!) looking
to develop a line of cards. We're looking for work that is compatible but adds to our look, which is bright
clean watercolors. We need images that go beyond just florals to illustrate and express the occasion."
PANDA INK, P.O. Box 5129, Woodland Hills CA 91308-5129. (818)340-8061. Fax: (818)883-6193 Ar
Director: Ruth Ann Epstein. Estab. 1982. Produces greeting cards, stationery, calendars and magnets. Product;
are Judaic, general, everyday, anniversay, etc.
• This company has added a metaphysical line of cards.
HOW TO USE you* Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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Needs: Approached by 8-10 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Buys 3-4 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for design, card ideas. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-
class postage. Considers all media. Looking for bright, colorful artwork, no risque, more ethnic. Prefers
5X7. Produces material for all holidays and seasons, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day,
Easter, Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, graduation, Thanksgiving, New Year, Halloween, birthdays and
everyday. Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio review not required. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Pay is negotiable; royalties of 2% (negotiable). Finds artists
through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Looking for bright colors and cute, whimsical art."
PAPEL FREELANCE, INC., 2530 US Highway 130, CN 9600, Cranbury NJ 08512. (609)395-0022, ext.
205. Design Manager: Tina Ashton. Estab. 1955. Produces everyday and seasonal giftware items: mugs,
photo frames, magnets, molded figurines, candles and novelty items. Paper items include memo pads, gift
bags, journals.
Needs: Approached by about 125 freelancers/year. Buys 250 illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for product
design, illustrations on product, calligraphy, paste-up and mechanicals. "Very graphic, easy to interpret, bold,
clean colors, both contemporary and traditional looks as well as juvenile and humorous styles." Produces
material for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day
and everyday lines: graduation, wedding, back to school. Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Illustra
tor, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample
or query letter with photocopies and SASE to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Will
contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final reproduction/product and b&w and
color tearsheets, photostats and photographs. Originals not returned. Sometimes requests work on spec before
assigning a job. Pays by project, $125 minimum; or royalties of 3%. Buys all rights.
Tips: "I look for an artist with strong basic drawing skills who can adapt to specific product lines with a
decorative feeling. It is an advantage to the artist to be versatile and capable of doing several different styles,
from contemporary to traditional looks, to juvenile and humorous lines. Send samples of as many different
styles as you are capable of doing well. Quality and a strong sense of color and design are the keys to our
freelance resource. In addition, clean, accurate inking and mechanical skills are important to specific jobs
as well. Update samples over time as new work is developed. New ideas and 'looks' are always welcome."
PAPER ANIMATION DESIGN, 33 Richdale Ave., Cambridge MA 02140. (617)441-9600. Fax:
(617)646-0657. Art Director: David Whittredge. Estab. 1993. Produces greeting cards and animated tri-
dimensional paper products. "We design and produce animated greeting cards and other products for an
international market using illustrations and photographs of sophisticated and/or humorous images that move
with pull-down tabs."
Needs: Approached by 6-10 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Buys 50 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration and design. Also for P-O-P displays and mechani
cals. Considers any media. Looking for crisp, representative work with a strong color sense. No cartoons.
30% of freelance work demands computer skills. Produces material for birthdays and everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets, photographs, slides, SASE,
photocopies, transparencies. Samples are filed (if interested) or returned by SASE. Reports back within 6
weeks. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, photostats, photo
graphs. Buys all rights. Originals returned at job's completion. Pays by project $250-500. Finds artists through
sourcebooks, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Exhibit a clear understanding of the contemporary world."
JTHE PAPER COMPANY™, 731 S. Fidalgo St., Seattle WA 98108. (206)762-0982. Fax: (206)762-9128.
Contact: Design Manager. Estab. 1979. Manufacturer of fine contemporary stationery and related products.
"We produce a wide array of designs from sophisticated florals to simple, fun graphics and everything in
between."
Needs: Prefers to work with 8 freelance artists and in-house design staff. Buys approximately 40 designs/
year. Produces material for everyday and Christmas. "There are no restrictions to media usage, however
please note that we do not use cartoon illustration/design."
First Contact & Terms: Send a query letter including previous work assignments/experience with printed
samples and/or color photocoies to indicate style. Reports in 1 month. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Samples are returned
upon request. No phone calls accepted. Pays flat fee rate, $150-$600; no licensing considerations. Finds
artists through submissions and word of mouth.
Tips: "This is a constantly changing field; new products, new trends; etc. Imprintables will be making a
huge impact shortly (if not already)."
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JPAPE1R MAGIC GROUP INC, 401 Adams Ave., Scranton PA 18510. (717)961-3863. Fax: (717)341-
9098. Art Director: Deborah Gallagher. Estab. 1984. Produces greeting cards, stationery, vinyl wall decora
tions, 3-D paper decorations. "We are publishing seasonal cards and decorations for the mass market. Design
is traditional."
Needs: Works with 60 freelance artists/year. Requires artists with a minimum of 5 years experience in
greeting cards. Work is by assignment only. Designs products for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and
Halloween.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with r6sume, slides and SASE. Color photocopies are acceptable
samples. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months.
Originals not returned. Pays by the project, $350 average. Buys ail rights.
Tips: "Please, experienced illustrators only."
JPAPER MOON GRAPHICS, INC., Dept. AM, Box 34672, Los Angeles CA 90034. (310)645-8700.
Contact: Creative Director. Estab. 1977. Produces greeting cards and stationery. "We publish greeting cards
with a friendly, humorous approach — dealing with contemporary issues for an audience 20-35 years old,
mostly female."
Needs: Works with 40 artists/year. Buys 200 designs/illustrations/year. Buys illustrations mainly for greeting
cards and stationery. Freelance work requires computer skills. Produces material for everyday, holidays and
birthdays. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and
SASE. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested by artist and accompanied by SASE. Reports back
within 6-8 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail color roughs, slides and tearsheets. Original artwork is returned
to the artist after job's completion. Pays average flat fee of $350/design; $350/il lustration. Negotiates rights
purchased.
Tips: "We're looking for bright, fun style with contemporary look. Artwork should have a young 20s and
30s appeal." A mistake freelance artists make is that they "don't know our product. They send inappropriate
submissions, not professionally presented with no SASE."
PAPERPLAINS, 9901 Princeton Rd., Cincinnati OH 45246. (513)874-6350. Creative Director; Richard
Hunt. Manufacturer producing Christmas and all-occasion giftwrap and gift bags.
Needs: Approached by 75 freelancers/year. Assigns 75-100 jobs/year. Uses freelancers mainly for giftwrap
design. 10% of illustration requires knowledge of latest versions of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and
Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies and slides. Calligraphers
send tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press and Adobe Photoshop. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Call
or write for appointment to show portfolio of roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product, tearsheets
and photostats. Pays average flat fee of $400 for illustration/design; or by the hour, $15 minimum. Considers
complexity of project and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Negotiates rights pur
chased.
Tips: "Designs should be appropriate for one or more of the following categories: Christmas, wedding, baby
shower, birthday, masculine/feminine and abstracts. Understand our market — the emphasis is on surface
design with ability to repeat."
*PAPERPOTAMUS PAPER PRODUCTS INC., Box 310, Delta, British Columbia V4K 3Y3 Canada.
(604)270-4580. Fax: (604)270-1580. Director of Marketing: George Jackson. Estab, 1988. Produces greeting
cards for women ages 18-60. "We have also added a children's line."
Needs: Works with 8-10 freelancers/year. Buys 75-100 illustrations from freelancers/year, Also uses free
lancers for P-O-P displays, paste-up and inside text. Prefers watercolor, but will look at all color media; no
b&w except photographic. Seeks detailed humorous cartoons and detailed nature drawings, i.e. flowers, cats,
etc., especially in combination. Also whales, eagles, tigers and other wildlife. "No studio card type artwork."
Prefers 5!4x7!/4 finished art work. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's
Day; submit 18 months before holiday. Works with an artist to put selected work into existing or future lines
and possibly develop line based on success of the selected pieces.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, resume, roughs, photocopies and SASE. No slides. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Original
artwork is returned with SASE. Pays average flat fee of $100/illustration or royalties of 5%. Prefers to buy
all rights. Company has a 20-page catalog you may purchase by sending $4 with request for artist's guidelines
Please do not send IRCs in place of SASE.
THE MAPLE LEAF before a listing indicates that the market is Canadian.
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Tips: "Know your market! Find out what is selling well in the card market. Learn why people buy specific
types of cards for certain people. Understand the time frame necessary to produce a good card line. Send
only your best work and we will show it to the world, with your name on it."
JPAPERPRODUCTS DESIGN U.S. INC., 33 C Commercial Blvd., Novato CA 94949. (415)883-1888.
Fax: (415)883-1999. President: Carol Florsheim. Estab. 1990. Produces giftwrap, greeting cards, paper table
ware. Specializes in high end design, fashionable designs.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 30 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Art guidelines available. Uses freelancers mainly for designer paper napkins. Looking
for very stylized/clean designs and illustrations. Prefers 6!/2X6!/a. Produces material for Christmas, Easter,
everyday and birthday (most are blank). Submit seasonal material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure, photocopies, photographs, tearsheets. Samples are not
filed and are returned. Reports back within 3 weeks. Request portfolio review of color, final art, photostats
in original query. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays for design and illustration by the project
in royalties. Finds freelancers through agents, Workbook.
Tips: "Shop the stores, study decorative accessories. Read European magazines."
rfPAPILLON INTERNATIONAL GIFTWARE INC., 40 Wilson Rd., Humble TX 77338. (713)446-
9606. Fax: (713)446-1945. Vice President Marketing: Michael King. Estab. 1987. Produces decorative acces
sories, home furnishings and Christmas ornaments. "Our product mix includes figurines, decorative accessor
ies, Christmas ornaments and decor and greeting cards. We use freelance artists primarily for greeting card
illustration, catalog design and P-O-P display design."
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 4-6 freelancers/year. Buys 4-6 designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only. "We are looking for illustrations
appealing to classic and refined tastes for our cards and Christmas ornaments." Prefers 10 X 14. 60% of work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Produces material for Christmas,
Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
photostats and slides. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within
6-8 weeks. To show portfolio, mail roughs, color slides and tearsheets. Originals returned at job's completion.
Pays by the project, $400 average. Negotiates rights purchased.
PARAMOUNT CARDS INC., 400 Pine St., Pawtucket RI 02860. (401)726-0800. Fax: (401)727-3890.
Contact: Art Coordinator. Estab. 1906. Publishes greeting cards. "We produce an extensive line of seasonal
and everyday greeting cards which range from very traditional to whimsical to humorous. Almost all artwork
is assigned."
Needs: Works with 50-80 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for finished art. Also for calligraphy.
Considers watercolor, gouache, airbrush and acrylic. Prefers 5!/2X85/i6. Produces material for all holidays
and seasons. Submit seasonal holiday material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter resume, SASE (important), photocopies and printed card sam
ples. Samples are filed only if interested, or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1
month if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
photostats, tearsheets and card samples. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Pays by the project, $200-
450. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Send a complete, professional package. Only include your best work — you don't want us to remember
you from one bad piece. Always include SASE with proper postage and never send original art — color
photocopies are enough for us to see what you can do. No phone calls please."
^PASSERINE PRESS, PUBLISHERS, 2425 Virginia Parkway, McKinney TX 75070. (214)542-0922 or
(214)548-7817. Fax: (214)542-8362 or (214)562-0525. Publisher: Charles Galbraith. Estab. 1989. Art pub
lisher and distributor. "We are in commercial print market. We are looking for artists (professional) who are
prolific, with variety of style and skills." Publishes handpulled originals, limited editions, offset reproductions
and Sepragraphs™.
Needs: Seeking artwork with decorative appeal for the serious collector and the commercial market. Consid
ers oil, watercolor, mixed media and acrylic. Prefers landscape, impressionism, representational, realism,
Western subject material open to review. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from
an existing painting. "Passerine Press is continuing to review printing artists of all categories through the
Sepragraph™ division. We anticipate fine art releases of prints, serigraphs, sepragraphs, small editions only."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. "No material unless requested. We will furnish
artist our outline questionnaire if we are to be interviewing." Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports
back within 1 month. Pays flat fee and royalties (negotiated). Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates
rights purchased. Provides promotion and a written contract. Also publishing, distributing, agent representa
tion-services, trade show exposure. Plus trade publication advertising.
Tips: "We will review an artist only after letter contact and references processed. Need a brief description
of his/her work — aims, goals, credentials, present representation if any. Where the artist can be contacted,
90 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
galleries, etc. We are attempting to deal with the mature artist/illustrator who is a professional, with a full-
time career commitment, and has some familiarity with the trade environment."
JPHUNPHIT DESIGNS, LTD., 56 Lynncliff Rd, Hampton Bays NY 11946. (516)723-1899. Fax:
(516)723-1886. President: Barbara A. Demy. Estab. 1995. Produces mugs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, canvas totes,
aprons, puzzles. Producer of novelty items and everyday and seasonal giftware for the mail order, giftware
and retail industries.
Needs: Works with 6-10 freelancers/year. Buys 10-12 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Art guidelines
available. Uses freelancers mainly for mechanical work and illustrations on product. Looking for fun and
slightly whimsical designs. "We also seek more elegant themes and realistic pet designs in cute humorous
and whimsical situations." Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Illustrators send query letter with photocopies, photographs, resume* tearsheets,
SASE. Prefers non-returnable samples. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 6-8
weeks. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays average flat fee of $300 for illustration; royalties
of 5%.
Tips: "Our company is growing. Over the next few years we plan on expanding significantly the number
of products we have on the market. We prefer working with several talented individuals who can anticipate
our needs and grow with us."
JPICKARD CHINA, 782 Pickard Ave., Antioch IL 60002. (708)395-3800. Fax: (708)395-3827. Director
of Marketing: Henry A. Pickard. Estab. 1893. Manufacturer of fine china dinnerware, limited edition plates
and collectibles. Clients: upscale specialty stores, department stores, direct mail marketers, consumers and
collectors. Current clients include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Marshall Field's, Bradford Exchange, Hamilton
Mint, U.S. Historical Society.
Needs: Assigns 2-3 jobs to freelance artists/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for china patterns and plate
art. Prefers designers for china pattern development with experience in home furnishings. Tabletop experience
is a plus. Wants painters for plate art who can paint people and animals well — uRockwel!esque" portrayals
of life situations. Prefers any medium with a fine art or photographic style. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and color photographs,
tearsheets, slides or transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned if requested. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays royalties of 2-3%. Negotiates rights purchased. Interested in
buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
^PLEASURE GIFT & APPAREL CO., 2900 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 20-150, Austin TX 78757.
(800)361-8921. Owner: Myles Barchas. Art Director: Susan McKinnon. Produces shirts, T-shirts, patches
and art for lunch boxes.
« This listing was added at press time. Look for a complete listing in the next edition.
Needs: Illustrators for art that goes on apparel.
First Contact & Terms: Pays $250-400; royalties of 9%.
PLUM GRAPHICS INC., Box 136, Prince Station, New York NY 10012. (212)966-2573. Contact: Yvette
Cohen. Estab. 1983. Produces greeting cards. "They are full-color, illustrated, die-cut; fun images for young
and old."
Needs: Buys 12 designs and illustrations/year. Prefers local freelancers only. Uses freelancers for greeting
cards only. Considers oil, acrylic, airbrush, watercolor and computer generated medias.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. "We'll call to view a portfolio." Portfolio
should include final art and color tearsheets. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays average flat
fee of $100400 for illustration/design. Pays an additional fee if card is reprinted. Considers buying second
rights (reprint rights) to previously published work; "depends where it was originally published." Finds
artists through word of mouth, submissions and sourcebooks,
Tips: "I suggest that artists look for the cards in stores to have a better idea of the style. They are sometimes
totally unaware of Plum Graphics and submit work that is inappropriate."
^PLYMOUTH MILLS, INC., Dept. AM, 330 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island NY 10304. (718)447-6707.
President: Alan Elenson. Manufacturer of imprinted sportswear: T-shirts, sweatshirts, fashionwear, caps,
aprons and bags. Clients: mass merchandisers/retailers.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelance artists/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 8 freelance
designers/year. Assigns 100 jobs to freelance artists/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for screenprint designs.
Also uses freelance artists for advertising and catalog design, illustration and layout and product design.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and resume*. Reports back only if interested. Pays for design and
illustration by the hour or by the project. Considers complexity of the project and how work will be used
when establishing payment.
nnmfi^? D°CiATEx?' (f n™erly PhiladelPhia T-shilt Museum), P.O. Box 3434, Margate NJ
08402. (609)823-7661. President: Marc Polish. Estab. 1972. Produces T-shirts and sweatshirts. uWe specialize
Greeting Cards, Games & Products 93
in printed T-shirts and sweatshirts. Our market is the gift and mail order industry, resort shops and college
bookstores."
Needs: Works with 6 freelancers/year. Designs must be convertible to screenprinting. Produces material for
Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Hanukkah, graduation, Halloween, birthdays and
everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, photostats
and slides. Samples are filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. To show portfolio, mail anything
to show concept. Originals returned at job's completion. Pays royalties of 6%. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "We like to laugh. Humor sells. See what is selling in the local mall or department store."
JTHE POPCORN FACTORY, 13970 W. Laurel Dr., Lake Forest IL 60045. Vice President, Merchandising
and Marketing: Nancy Hensel. Estab. 1979. Manufacturer of popcorn cans and other gift items sold via
catalog for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and year-round gift giving needs.
Needs: Works with 6 freelance artists/year. Assigns up to 20 freelance jobs/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers mainly for cover illustration, can design, fliers and ads. Occasionally uses artists for
advertising, brochure and catalog design and illustration. 10% of freelance work requires knowledge of
QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, photographs or tearsheets. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 1 month. Write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail finished art samples and
photographs. Pays for design by project, $500-2,000. Pays for illustration by project, $500-1,500. Considers
complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, and turnaround time when establishing payment. Buys
all rights.
Tips: "Send classic illustration, graphic designs or a mix of photography/illustration. We can work from
b&w concepts — then develop to full 4-color when selected."
PORTERFIELD'S, 12 Chestnut Pasture Rd., Concord NH 03301. (603)228-1864. Fax: (603)228-1888.
President: Lance Klass. Estab. 1994. Produces collector plates and other limited editions. "We produce high-
quality limited-edition collector plates sold in the U.S. and abroad through direct response, requiring excellent
representational art, primarily wonder of early childhood (under age 6); baby wildlife, foreign and domestic
(cats/kittens, puppies/dogs), baby and mother exotic animals (Asian, African); cottages and English country
scenes. Also looking for artists who can create realistic representational works from references supplied to
them. We also function as a full-service licensing representative for individual artists wishing to find publish
ers or licensees."
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Buys 12 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Prefers repre
sentational artists "who can create beautiful pieces of art that people want to look at and look at and look
at." Works on assignment only but will consider existing works. Considers any media — oil, pastel, pencil,
acrylics. "We want artists who have exceptional talent and who would like to have their art and their talents
introduced to the broad public via the highest quality limited edition collector plates." Produces material for
Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume1, photo
graphs, slides, SASE, photocopies and transparencies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back
within 2 weeks. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets, photographs
and transparencies. Rights purchased vary. Generally pays advance against royalties when work accepted,
royalties/sale paid after product sales are made.
Tips: "We are impressed first and foremost by level of ability, even if the subject matter is not something
that we would use. Thus a demonstration of a competence is the first step; hopefully the second would be
that demonstration using subject matter that we feel would be marketable. We work with artists to help them
with the composition of their pieces for this particular medium. We treat artists well, give them fair payment
for their work, and do what we can to promote them. We also give them something no other collectibles
company will give — final approval of the reproduction quality of their work before production gets underway.
We want our artists to be completely satisfied that their art is being reproduced in a manner that they like,
and would be willing to share professionally and with their friends."
^PORTFOLIO GRAPHICS, INC., 4060 S. 500 W, Salt Lake City UT 84123. (801)266-4844. Fax:
(801)263-1076. Creative Director: Kent Barton. Estab. 1986. Produces greeting cards, fine art posters, prints,
limited editions. Fine art publisher and distributor world-wide. Clients include frame shops, galleries, gift
stores and distributors.
• Portfolio Graphics also has a listing in the Posters & Print section of this book.
Needs: Approached by 200-300 freelancers/year. Works with 30 freelancers/year. Buys 50 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Considers all media. "Open to
large variety of styles." Produces material for Christmas, everyday, birthday, sympathy, get well, anniversary.
First Contact & Terms: Illustrators send resume, slides, tearsheets, SASE. "Slides are best. Do not send
originals." Samples are filed "if interested" or returned by SASE. Reports back in 2-3 weeks. Negotiates
rights purchased. Pays 10% royalties. Finds artists through galleries, word of mouth, submissions, art shows
and exhibits.
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Tips: "Open to a variety of submissions, but most of our artists sell originals as fine art home or office
decor. Keep fresh, unique, creative."
POTPOURRI DESIGNS, 6210 Swiggett Rd., Greensboro NC 27419. Mailing address; Box 1 9566, Greens
boro NC 27410. (910)852-8961. Fax: (910)852-1402. Vice President of New Product Development: Janet
Pantuso. Estab. 1968. Produces paper products including bags, boxes, stationery and tableware; tins; stone
ware items; and Christmas and home decor products for gift shops, the gourmet shop trade and department
stores. Targets women age 25 and older.
Needs: Buys 10-20 freelance designs and 10-20 illustrations/year. U0ur art needs are increasing. We need
freelancers who are flexible and able to meet deadlines." Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for
calligraphy, mechanicals and art of all kinds for product reproduction. Prefers watercolor and acrylic. Also
needs mechanical work. Seeking traditional, seasonal illustrations for Christmas introductions and feminine
florals for everyday. Submit seasonal material 1-2 years in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets, slides or photographs. Samples not
filed are returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays average flat fee of $300; or
pays by project, $1,000-5,000 average. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines,
submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks, agents, visiting artist's exhibitions, art fairs and artists' reps,
Tips: "Our audience has remained the same but our products are constantly changing as we continue to
look for new products and discontinue old products. I often receive work from artists that is not applicable
to our line. I prefer that artists learn more about the company before submitting work."
PRATT & AUSTIN COMPANY, INC., 642 S. Summer St., Holyoke MA 01040. (413)532-1491. Fax:
(413)536-2741. President: Bruce Pratt, Art Director: Lorilee Costello. Estab. 1931. Produces envelopes,
children's items, stationery and calendars, "Our market is the modern woman at all ages. Design must be
bright, cute busy and elicit a positive response." Using more recycled paper products and endangered species
designs.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelancers/year. Buys 100-150 designs and
illustrations/year. Art guidelines available. Uses freelancers mainly for concept and finished art. Also for
calligraphy. Produces material for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day and everyday. Submit seasonal material
18 months in advance. 40% of freelance work requires knowledge of QuarkXPress and CorelDraw on the
Mac.
First Contact & Terms: Send color copies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Will
contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, color tearsheets and
slides. Pays flat fee. Rights purchased vary. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published work. Finds artists through submissions and agents.
Tips: "It is imperative that freelancers submit seasonal/holiday designs 18 months in advance,"
^PRESENCE OF MINE GREETINGS, 6656 Thornberry Crescent, Windsor, Ontario N8T 2X2 Canada.
(519)944-4591. Fax: (519)944-2874. E-mail: jlees@wincom.net. Creative Director: Robbie Burns. Estab.
1995. Produces greeting cards, giftwrap, stationery, gift boxes. "Our company is proudly comprised of a
select group of highly innovative designers and artists. Diligently crafted by hand, the products we carry are
one of a kind numbered editions, signed by the creator. Framing of cards is encouraged by the purchaser.
Clients include museums, gallery shops, paperies and speciality gift and bookstores."
• A percentage of this company's sales goes to support the arts at the college and university levels.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 18 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only.
Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, found objects, collage, fabrics, organic materials, Japanese papers, etc.
"Anything that works! Very high end elegant, contemporary, extremely unique designs— but must be 'do
able' in quantity by the artist." Prefers verticle formats. Produces material for all holidays and seasons, 75%
are all occasion cards, all cards blank inside. Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, samples of finished cards at appropriate
size. "Package should be professionally put together, as this will determine your committment to high
standards, quality control and interest in being successful." Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays "40% of the wholesale cost of
the card, stationery or gift packaging. Wholesale prices are established by the company." Finds freelancers
through advertising in graphic design trade magazines obtaining members' lists of art organizations, through
universities and college degreed art programs and part-time study programs and word of mouth.
Tips: "Send a professionally put together package meeting all specs and only what you love."
$PRETTY PAPER COMPANY (Division of Thomas Nelson), Dept. AM, 404 BNADr Bldg 200 Suite
600, Nashville TN 37217. Creative Director: Phyllis Watson. Estab. 198 1 . Produces greeting cards, stationery
die-cut pads, pads with designs, calendars, planners, mugs, tins, address and blank books, note holders and
gift baskets.
Needs: Approached by 5 artists/year. Works with 20 artists/year. Buys up to 50 designs and illustrations/
year. Prefers "artists compelled to do their best consistently with deep understanding of color and regard for
deadlines. Should be pleasant to work with." Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for color illustra-
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tion, calligraphy, mechanicals on computer, illustration and border designs. Considers watercolor, pastel,
scratchboard, woodcut, oil, colored pencil, mixed media. "If it's exquisite or clever, we'll consider it. We
like dramatic, graceful, and/or delicate florals, tropicals, classic, Victorian, impressionistic or fairly detailed
and realistic styles." 5-10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Adobe Illustrator.
Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 18 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photo
copies, photostats, slides, color copies, thumbnails and roughs; "we are interested in seeing evolution of
thought process." No originals. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, color: copies,
photostats, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Originals are returned at job's completion if specifically agreed
upon. Requests work on spec before a assigning job. Pays average flat fee of $300 for illustration/design;
by the project, $100-300 average. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Give a professional presentation of your work."
THE PRINTERY HOUSE OF CONCEPTION ABBEY, Conception MO 64433. (816)944-2632. Fax:
(816)944-2582. Art Director: Rev. Norbert Schappler. Estab. 1950. Publishes religious greeting cards. Spe
cializes in religious Christmas and all-occasion themes for people interested in religious, yet contemporary,
expressions of faith. "Our card designs are meant to touch the heart. They feature strong graphics, calligraphy
and other appropriate styles."
Needs: Approached by 75 freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelancers/year. Art guidelines available for
SASE with first-class postage. Uses freelancers for product illustration. Prefers acrylic, pastel, cut paper, oil,
watercolor, line drawings and classical and contemporary calligraphy. Looking for dignified styles and solid
religious themes. Produces seasonal material for Christmas and Easter "as well as the usual birthday, get
well, sympathy, thank you, etc. cards of a religious nature. Creative general message cards are also needed."
Strongly prefers calligraphy to type style. 2% of freelance work requires knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or
Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides or tear-
sheets. Calligraphers send any printed or finished work. Non-returnable samples preferred — or else samples
with SASE. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Send TIFF
or EPS files. Reports back usually within 3 weeks. To show portfolio, mail appropriate materials only after
query has been answered. "In general, we continue to work with artists once we have accepted their work."
Pays flat fee of $150-300 for illustration/design, and $50-100 for calligraphy. Usually buys exclusive repro
duction rights for a specified format; occasionally buys complete reproduction rights.
Tips: "Abstract or semi-abstract background designs seem to fit best with religious texts. Color washes and
stylized designs are often appropriate. Remember our specific purpose of publishing greeting cards with a
definite Christian/religious dimension but not piously religious. It must be good quality artwork. We sell
mostly via catalogs so artwork has to reduce well for catalog." Sees trend towards "more personalization
and concern for texts."
rfPRISMATIX, INC., 333 Veterans Blvd., CarlstadtNJ 07012. (201)939-7700. Fax: (201)939-2828. Vice
President: Miriam Salomon. Estab. 1977. Produces seasonal window and yard decorations. "We manufacture
screen-printed novelties to be sold in the retail market. Our emphasis has been seasonal although we are
exploring new markets."
Needs: Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Buys 20 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Prefers local artists
only. Works on assignment only. 90% of freelance work demands computer skills. Produces material for
Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Hanukkah, graduation, Thanksgiving, Halloween. Submit seasonal ma
terial 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume. Samples are filed. Reports back to the
artist only if interested. Portfolio should include color thumbnails, roughs, final art. Payment negotiable.
PRODUCT CENTRE-S.W. 1NC./THE TEXAS POSTCARD CO., Box 860708, Piano TX 75086.
(214)423-0411. Fax: (214)578-0592. Art Director: Susan Grimland. Produces postcards. Themes range from
nostalgia to art deco to pop/rock for contemporary buyers.
Needs: Buys 100 designs from freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for P-O-P display, paste-up and mechani
cals. Considers any media, but "we do use a lot of acrylic/airbrush designs." Prefers contemporary styles.
Final art must not be larger than 8 X 10. "Certain products require specific measurements. We will provide
these when assigned."
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, business card, slides, photostats, photographs, photocopies and
tearsheets to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned only by request with SASE including return
insurance. Reports within 4 months. Originals are not returned. Call or write to show portfolio. Pays by the
project, $100-200. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Artist should be able to submit camera-ready work and understand printer's requirements. The major
ity of our designs are assigned. No crafty items or calligraphy. No computer artwork."
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PRODUCT CONCEPT CONSULTING, INC, 3334 Adobe Court, Colorado Springs CO 80907,
(719)6324089 Fax- (719)632-1613. President: Susan Ross. Estab. 1986. New product development agency.
"We work with a variety of companies in the gift and greeting card market in providing design, new product
development and manufacturing services."
• This company has recently added children's books to its product line.
Needs: Works with 20-25 freelancers/year. Buys 400 designs and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with
3-5 years experience in gift and greeting card design. Works on assignment only. Buys freelance designs and
illustrations mainly for new product programs. Also for calligraphy, P-O-P display and paste-up. Considers
all media. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Streamline, QuarkXPress
or Aldus FreeHand. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and
SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 week. To
show portfolio, mail color and b&w roughs, final reproduction/product, slides, tearsheets, photostats and
photographs. Originals not returned. Pays average flat fee of $250; or pays by the project, $250-2,(XX). Buys
all rights. .
Tips: "Be on time with assignments." Looking for portfolios that show commercial experience.
JPUNCH ENTERPRISES INC., Suite 200, 5661 Columbia Pike, Falls Church VA 22041. (703)931-
4860. Fax: (703)671-5805. President: David Black. Estab. 1987, Produces novelty items for ages 5-adult.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Buys 2 designs and illustra
tions/year. Prefers artists with experience in package design and P-O-P display. Works on assignment only.
Needs computer-literate freelancers for design and illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume', SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail finished art samples and color photographs.
Originals are not returned. Pays by the project, $300-5,000. Buys all rights.
PUNKIN' HEAD PETS, 1025 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300-349, Piano TX 75075-8806, (214)491-
2435. Owner: Lyn Skaggs. Estab. 1994. Produces greeting cards, stationery, posters, paper tableware products
and giftwrap. "Punkin* Head Pets is a greeting card company geared toward pet owners (mostly dogs and
cats) of all ages."
Needs: Prefers freelancers with experience in pet drawings. Art guidelines available free for SASE with
first-class postage. Considers all media. Good color drawings of dogs and cats in "cute" poses and surround
ings. Prefers 3X5. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, photocopies, photographs and SASE; color photo
copies also accepted for initial review. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month.
Portfolio review not required. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned with SASE. Pays by flat
fee of $20-50.
Tip: "Do not submit 'run-of-the-mill' drawings. Action drawings are best."
PUZZLING POSTCARD COMPANY, P.O. Box 37, Lenni PA 19052, (610)558-7850, Fax: (610)558-
7853. President: Thomas J. Judge. Estab. 1991. Produces puzzle greeting cards, greeting cards, stationery,
games/toys. "We produce jigsaw puzzle greeting cards — the giver writes a message on the back, breaks card
apart and sends. Cards are for all age groups; popular to send to children, young teens, the elderly and the
ill."
Needs: Approached by 3-5 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Buys 24-36 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for greeting designs. Also for P-O-P displays and mechanicals,
Considers all media. Looking for "a clean non-cluttered look. Cards cannot have too much small detail
because the die cut lines will distract from the image making it difficult to see. We would love to introduce
a new cartoon character to the industry via the puzzling postcard." Prefers 4X6. 60% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand and Aldus Page
Maker. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day, New Year, birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal
material 6-9 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, resume; photographs,
slides, photocopies and transparencies. Samples are filed. Company will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, final art, photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides
and transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Negotiates price and rights. Outright purchase generally ranges from $100-300. Royalties are negotiable;
usually pay an advance against royalty. Finds artists through word or mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Be willing to negotiate price/rights at beginning of relationship. We prefer to produce 'series' of
cards of 6-12 designs from a particular artist. Our risk as a manufacturer is high when introducing new
designs. There seems to be a definite trend toward lower cost greeting cards. Our specialty is alternative
greeting cards with added elements at very reasonable cost!"
QUALITY ARTWORKS, INC., 2262 North Penn Rd., P.O. Box 369, Hatfield PA 19440-0369. Creative
Director: Linda Tomezsko Morris. Estab. 1985, Manufacturer/distributor producing bookmarks, blank books.
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notepads, note cards, stationery and scrolls. Subject matter ranges from classic, traditional to contemporary,
fashion-oriented. Clients: bookstores, card and gift shops and specialty stores.
Needs: Works with 20 freelancers/year. Needs 100-200 designs/year. Considers any medium. Freelancers
must be able to work within a narrow vertical format (bookmarks). Art guidelines available free for SASE
with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for product illustration. 2% of design
work requires computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, transparencies,
tearsheets, slides and/or printed pieces. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested by artist with
SASE. Creative Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs,
original/final art, product samples, tearsheets, slides or color prints. Pays for illustration $50-400. Considers
skill and experience of artist, how work will be used and rights purchased when establishing payment.
Tips: "We are looking for creative, fresh looks with strong color and design. Study our product and the
market. Design with the consumer in mind — for the most part, a high-end female, age late teens-senior years.
You must also have an understanding of the 4-color printing process."
fRAGNAROK GAMES, P.O. Box 140333, Austin TX 78714. (512)472-6535. Fax: (512)472-6220. E-
mail: ragnarokgc@aol.com. Websites: http://www.ccsi.com/~graball/quest and http://www.ccsi.com/~grab
all/ragnorok. Editorial Director: David Nallie. Estab. 1979. Produces games and books.
• Also see listing for Ragnarok in the Book Publishers section, and Abyss in the Magazines section.
Company has formed partnership with Stone Ring Games. David Nallie told AGDM they are actively
seeking good color artists for spot art and game cards.
Needs: Approached by 80-100 freelancers/year. Works with 15-20 freelancers/year. Buys 150-500 designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for color and b&w topical illustrations. Also for playing card
illustrations. 60% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Aldus PageMaker,
QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photo
graphs, slides, SASE, photocopies, transparencies or e-mail. Samples are filed, or are returned by SASE.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review in 2 months if interested. Artist should follow-up with call
and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include roughs, photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides,
transparencies. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals returned at job's completion. Pays by the project, $20-
4,000.
RECO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Collector's Division, Box 951, 138-150 Haven Ave.,
Port Washington NY 11050. (516)767-2400. Manufacturer/distributor of limited editions, collector's plates,
lithographs and figurines. Sells through retail stores and direct marketing.
Needs: Works with freelance and contract artists. Uses freelancers under contract for plate and figurine
design and limited edition fine art prints. Prefers romantic and realistic styles.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter and brochure to be filed. Write for appointment to show
portfolio. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates payment. Considers
buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
Tips: "We are very interested in new artists. We go to shows and galleries, and receive recommendation
from artists we work with."
RECYCLED PAPER GREETINGS INC., 3636 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60613. Fax: (312)281-1697.
Art Director: Melinda Gordon. Contact: Lawrence Sneed, Art Coordinator. Publishes greeting cards, adhesive
notes and mugs.
Needs: Buys 1,000-2,000 freelance designs and illustrations. Considers b&w line art and color— "no real
restrictions." Looking for "great ideas done in your own style with messages that reflect your own slant on
the world." Prefers 5X7 vertical format for cards; 10 X 14 maximum. "Our primary interest is greeting
cards." Produces seasonal material for all major and minor holidays including Jewish holidays. Submit
seasonal material 18 months in advance; everyday cards are reviewed throughout the year.
First Contact & Terms: Send SASE to Lawrence Sneed for artist's guidelines. "I don't want slides or
tearsheets — I am only interested in work done for our products." Reports in 2 months. Portfolio review not
required. Originals returned at job's completion. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Pays average flat fee of $250 for illustration/design with copy. Some royalty contracts. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Remember that a greeting card is primarily a message sent from one person to another. The art must
catch the customer's attention, and the words must deliver what the front promises. We are looking for unique
points of view and manners of expression. Our artists must be able to work with a minimum of direction
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and meet deadlines. There is a renewed interest in the use of recycled paper— we have been the industry
leader in this for more than two decades."
RED FARM STUDSO, 1135 Roosevelt Ave., P.O. Box 347, Pawtucket Ri 02862-0347. (401)728-9300.
Fax: (401)728-0350. Contact: Creative Director. Estab. 1955. Produces greeting cards, giftwrap and stationery
from original watercolor art. Also produces coloring books and paintable sets. Specializes in nautical and
traditional themes. Approached by 150 freelance artists/year. Buys 200 freelance designs and illustrations/
year. Uses freelancers for greeting cards, notes, Christmas cards. Considers watercolor artwork for cards,
notes and stationery; b&w linework and tonal pencil drawings for coloring books and paintable sets. Looking
for accurate, detailed, realistic work, though some looser watercolor styles are also acceptable. Produces
material for Christmas and everyday occasions. Also interested in traditional, realistic artwork for religious
line: Christmas, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day and everyday subjects, including realistic portrait and
figure work, such as the Madonna and Child.
First Contact & Terms: First send query letter and #10 SASE to request art guidelines. Submit printed
samples, transparencies, color copies or photographs with a SASE. Samples not filed are returned by SASE.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays flat fee of $250-350 for card or note
illustration/design, or pays by project, $250-1000. Buys all rights.
Tips: "We are interested in clean, bright watercolor work of traditional subjects like florals, birds, kittens,
some cutes, puppies, shells and nautical scenes. No photography. Our guidelines will help to explain our
needs/'
Artist George Shedd created this holiday card perfect for beach lovers for Red Farm Studio. "Our company
takes pride in the realism of our cards," says Red Farm's Steven P. Scott. "In this case we have taken a
humorous situation and painted it with a realistic look." The company has gotten a "fantastic" response to
Shedd's "sandman" card, painted in watercolor. The inside reads "May jolly times and happy things be what
this special season brings! Season's Greetings!"
£^f n GREETING CARDS, Box 845, Springvale ME 04083. (207)324-4153. Fax: (207)124-
9564. Art Director: Janice Keefe. Estab. 1977. Publishes greeting cards; "current approaches" to alk ccas^n
cards seasonal cards Chnstmas cards including nostalgic themes. "Alternative cL company with unique
variety of cards for all ages, situations and occasions " 4
Pnf,ied by f °-60t7°1f isTts^f B^s 350 illustrations/year. Art guidelines available free for
first-class postage. Full-color illustrations only. Produces materials for all holidays and seasons
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and everyday. Submit art 18 months in advance for fall and Christmas material; approximately 1 year in
advance for other holidays.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. To show portfolio, mail color copies, tearsheets,
slides or transparencies. Packaging with sufficient postage to return materials should be included in the
submission. Reports in 2 months. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion. Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the project, $150-300 advance on royalties or flat
fee, negotiable. Finds artists mostly through submissions/self-promotions.
Tips: "Especially interested in humorous concepts and illustration as well as trendy styles. Start by requesting
guidelines and then send a small (10-12) sampling of 'best' work, preferably color copies or slides (with
SASE for return). Indicate if the work shown is available or only samples. We're doing more designs with
special effects like die-cutting and embossing."
^RHAPSODY LTD., P.O. Box 2165, Placerville CA 95667. (916)642-4295. Fax: (916)642-8737. New
Product Design Manager: Sierra Hunter. Estab. 1994. Produces giftbags, giftwrap, journals, gifts, mugs,
stationery. Produces high end sophisticated designs ("not cutesy") which are sold in a variety of markets
including gift stores and Christian bookstores.
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelancers/year. Buys 50 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. Art guidelines free for SASE. Uses freelancers mainly for finished art. Considers color
copies, transparencies, Mac disk, CD-ROM. Looking for vibrant colors, detailed, classical, good perspective.
Prefers 15 X 17. Produces material for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, birthdays,
everyday. Submit seasonal material 15 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and/or photocopies, resume. After introductory
mailing illustrators should send follow-up postcard sample every 3 months. Accepts submissions on disk
from illustrators if compatible with latest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus Page
Maker. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchsed vary according to
project. Pays for design and illustration by the project; negotiable. Finds freelancers through submissions,
exhibitions, trade shows.
Tips: "Please contact by mail only. Do not send any work that needs to be returned. All submissions will
be reviewed by president or product design manager."
{RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, 463 Firt St. #3C, Hoboken NJ 07030. (201)463-3123. Fax:
(201)420-0679. Contact: Robert Hazaga. Estab. 1996. Agency for cross licensing. Licenses images for manu
facturers of giftware, stationery, posters, home furnishing.
• This company also has a listing in the Posters & Print section.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for creative, decorative art for the
commercial and designer market. Also for textile art. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastels.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets or transparen
cies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator. Reports back within 2 months. Will contact
for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased and payment.
THE ROSENTHAL JUDAIC A COLLECTION, by Rite Lite, 260 47th St., Brooklyn NY 11220.
(718)439-6900. Fax: (718)439-5197. Vice President Product Design: Rochelle Stem. Estab. 1948. Manufac
turer and distributor of a full range of Judaica ranging from mass-market commercial goods to exclusive
numbered pieces. Clients: department stores, galleries, gift shops, museum shops and jewelry stores.
• Company is looking for new menorah designs.
Needs: Approached by 40 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance designers/year. Art guidelines available.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for new designs for Judaic giftware. Prefers ceramic,
brass and glass. Also uses artists for brochure and catalog design, illustration and layout and product design.
20% of freelance work requires knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or resume and photographs. Do not send originals.
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Art Director will contact
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art and color tearsheets, photographs
and slides. Pays flat fee or royalties of 5-6%. Buys all rights. "Works on a royalty basis." Finds artists
through word of mouth.
Tips: "Know that there is one retail price, one wholesale price and one distributor price. Must be familiar
with Jewish ceremonial objects or design."
JRUBBERSTAMPEDE Box 246, Berkeley CA 94701. (510)420-6800. Fax: (510)420-6880. President:
Sam Katzen. Art Director: Deborah Tanaka. Estab. 1978. Produces art and novelty rubber stamps, kits, glitter
pens, ink pads.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelance artists/year. Works with 10-20 freelance artists/year. Buys 200-300
freelance designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelance artists for calligraphy, P-O-P displays, and original
art for rubber stamps. Considers pen & ink. Looks for cute, feminine style. Produces seasonal material:
Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Hanukkah, Thanskgiving, Halloween, birthdays and everyday. Submit
seasonal material 6 months in advance.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
slides and transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to
the artist only if interested. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include
roughs, original/final art, color tearsheets, photographs and dummies. Pays by the hour, $15-50; by the
project, $50-1,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not returned.
RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY, 111 Bauer Dr., Oakland NJ 07436. (800)631-8465. Fax: (201)337-
7901. Director Paper Goods: Angelica Urra. Produces greeting cards, bookmarks and calendars. Manufacturer
of impulse gifts for all age groups.
Needs: Works with average of 50 freelancers/year. Buys average of 500 freelance designs and illustrations/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in industry or greeting cards. Works on assignment only. Uses
freelancers mainly for greeting cards. Also for calligraphy. Produces material for all holidays and seasons.
30% of freelance work requires computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume*, SASE and color photocopies. Illustrator
send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
To show portfolio, mail tearsheets and printed samples. Rights purchased vary. Pays flat rate depending on
amount of work involved; or royalties of 2%. Do not send b&w samples. Color only.
^CHARLES SADEK IMPORT COMPANY, INC., P.O. Box 717, New Rochelle NY 10802. (914)633-
8090. Fax: (914)633-8552. Product Development Coordinator: Liza Greenwald. Estab. 1 936. Produces porce
lain, ceramic, metals. "CSIC manufactures traditional, well-priced decorative porcelains, ceramics and metal
accessories. Works extensively with museum licensing programs. Wholesale only, customers include depart
ment stores, mail order, specialty gift shops and museums."
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 1-5 freelancers/year. Buys 1-5 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in tabletop and decorative porcelain. Works on assign
ment only. Uses freelancers mainly for museum projects. Interested in artists with flora and fauna/wildlife
art experience.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, re'sume', SASE, photocopies. Samples
are filed, if not filed they are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Company will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, final art, tearsheets, photographs, 4X5
transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays by the project, rate varies. Finds freelancers
through word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "Artists must be able to meet deadlines and have flexibility concerning input."
JST. ARGOS CO., INC., 11040 W.Hondo Pkwy., Temple City CA 9 1780. (818)448-8886. Fax: (818)579-
9133. Manager: Roy Liang. Estab. 1987. Produces greeting cards, giftwrap, Christmas decorations, paper
boxes, tin boxes, bags, puzzles, cards.
Needs: Approached by 3 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 freelance artists/year. Buys 3 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in Victorian or country style. Uses freelance artists
mainly for design. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit seasonal material 6 months in
advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with r6sume" and slides. Samples are filed. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color samples. Originals are not
returned. Pays royalties of 7.5%. Negotiates rights purchased.
SANGRAY CORPORATION, 2318 Lakeview Ave., Pueblo CO 81004. (719)564-3408. Fax: (719)564-
0956. President: James Stuart. Estab. 1971. Produces refrigerator magnets, trivets, wall decor and other
decorative accessories—all using full color art.
Needs: Approached by 5-6 freelancers/year. Works indirectly with 6-7 freelancers/year. Buys 25-30 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers florals, scenics, small animals and birds. Uses freelancers mainly for
fine art for products. Considers all media. Prefers 7x7. Submit seasonal material 10 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with examples of work in any media. Samples are filed. Reports
back within 30 days. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys first rights Originals
eturned at job's completion. Pays by the project, $250-400. Finds artists through submissions and design
A, v 107nHoratio> New York NY 10014. (212)691-9453. Fax: (212)691-1077. Vice President
Marketing: Frederic Rambaud. Estab. 1979. Produces museum quality science and nature gifts. "Marketing
firmwith 6 employees. 36 trade shows a year. No reps. All products are exclusive. Medium- to high-end
Needs: Approached by 4-5 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for new
products. Seeks contemporary designs. Produces material for all holidays and seasons
fhnwn^fnrf P& J™.8*?1* m «<*• ^ports back within 2 weeks. Write for appointment to
snow portfolio. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "We are looking for concepts; products not automatically graphics."
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SCANDECOR INC., 430 Pike Rd., Southampton PA 18966. (215)355-2410. Creative Director: Lauren
H. Karp. Produces posters, calendars, greeting cards and art prints.
® Scandecor is looking for artwork for posters geared to three target markets: mother and child
(juvenile style); preteen (fairies, dragons); and teens. Art director says there's a greater need for poster
art than for greeting cards, but she would like to see art by greeting card artists that could also work
for posters. See listing in the Posters and Prints section.
Needs: Looking for cute and trendy designs mainly for posters for boys, girls and teens. Prefers illustrations
and airbrush work. Art prints needs are fine art in floral, traditional and contemporary styles.
First Contact & Terms: Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Artist should follow-up after initial
query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color slides,
photostats and photographs. Originals are sometimes returned at job's completion. Requests work on spec
before assigning a job. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through magazines, submissions, gift shows
and art fairs. Advises artists to attend local gift shows.
Tips: "Artists can look at products in the market to get a feel for how art can be used. Submissions can
then show how the artist's work can be used, and this will help the buyer to visualize the art on his or her
product."
SCOTT CARDS INC., Box 906, Newbury Park CA 91319. E-mail: scottcards@aol.com. Estab. 1984.
Produces contemporary greeting cards for young-minded adults.
Needs: Accepts 50-75 freelance designs/year. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Needs
birthday and romance cards for Fun & Luv line. Also looking for Christmas and Valentine designs. Especially
needs risque designs for Naughty Card line. "Seeking clever risque designs but NO pornography — Naughty
Cards are the kind that 'women love to send and men love to get.' "
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. Please do not submit artwork until you have
reviewed guidelines. Buys first five designs outright for $50 each; pays 5% royalty on subsequent designs
accepted.
Tips: "Humor and sensitivity sells in ALL areas. Birthdays and romance cards are particularly fast sellers.
When creating risque designs, keep in mind people who enjoy R-rated movies. Once again, humor sells!
The key is cleverness, not obscenity. Avoid trying to please an X-rated audience."
SEABRIGHT PRESS, P.O. Box 7285, Santa Cruz CA 95061. (408)457-1568. Fax: (408)459-8059. E-mail:
artcards@cruzio.com. Editor: Jim Thompson. Estab. 1990. Produces greeting cards and journals.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Buys 10-20 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for notecard designs. Art guidelines available for
SASE with first-class postage. Considers any media. Produces material for all holidays and seasons. Submit
seasonal material 4-6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and SASE.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Portfolio
review not required. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalties
of 5-7%.
Tips: "Be familiar with the notecard market before submitting work. Develop contemporary illustrations/
designs that are related to traditional card themes."
*SECOND NATURE, LTD., 10 Malton Rd., London, W105UP England. (0181)960-0212. Fax:
(0181)960-8700. E-mail: secondnature.co.uk@aol.com. Website: http://www.tcom.co.uk.Secondnature/.
Contact: Ron Schragger. Greeting card publisher specializing in unique 3-D/handmade and foiled cards.
Needs: Prefers interesting new contemporary but commercial styles. Produces material for Christmas, Valen
tine's Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Submit seasonal material 18 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style. Samples not filed are returned
only if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Originals are not returned at job's completion.
Pays flat fee.
Tips: "We are interested in all forms of paper engineering."
JSECURITAG CORP., P.O. Box 812300, Wellesley MA 02181. (508)655-6590. Fax: (508)655-4510.
President: Dale Eckerman. Estab. 1978. Produces greeting cards, balloons and gift products.
Needs: Approached by many freelance artists/year. Works with several freelancers/year. Buys several de
signs and illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in party products. Works on assignment only.
THE ASTERISK before a listing indicates that the market is located outside
the United States and Canada.
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Uses freelancers mainly for gift product design. Needs computer-literate freelancers with knowledge of
QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only
if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio; or mail appropriate materials. Buys all rights.
Payment varies.
SHERRY MFG. CO., INC., 3287 NW 65th St., Miami FL 33147. Fax: (305)691-6132. E-mail: nuthouse@a
ol.com. Art Director: Jeff Seldin. Estab. 1948. Manufacturer of silk screen T-shirts with beach and mountain
souvenir themes. Label: Sherry's Best. Clients: T-shirt retailers. Current clients include Walt Disney Co.,
Club Med and Kennedy Space Center.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance designers and illustrators/year. Assigns
350 jobs/year. Prefers freelancers that know the T-shirt market and understand the technical aspects of T-
shirt art. Prefers colorful graphics or highly stippled detail. Art guidelines available. 25% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand 5.0, Adobe Photoshop, Typestyler or Stratavision.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and photocopies.
Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Aldus FreeHand 5.5 or Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Samples are not
filed and are returned only if requested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product and color tearsheets,
photostats and photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project.
Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, and volume of work given to artist when
establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Know the souvenir T-shirt market and have previous experience in T-shirt art preparation. Some
freelancers do not understand what a souvenir T-shirt design should look like. Send sample copies of work
with resume to my attention."
JPAULA SKENE DESIGN, 1250 45th St., Suite 240, Emeryville CA 94608. (510)654-3510. Fax:
(510)654-3496. President: Paula Skene. Produces greeting cards and stationery designs for corporations, foil
stamping and embossing design for cards, marketing pieces and stationery.
Needs: Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only. Produces material for all holidays and
seasons, everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Illustrators send sample, call
for appointment. Samples are returned. Reports back within 3 days. Company will contact artist for portfolio
review of b&w, color final art if interested. Buys all rights. Pays for design and illustration by the project.
SMART ART, P.O. Box 661, Chatham NJ 07928. (20 1)635- 1690. Fax: (201)635-2011. E-mail: smartartnj@a
ol.com. President: Barb Hauck-Mah. Vice President: Wesley Mah. Estab. 1992. Produces photo frame cards.
"Smart Art creates unique, premium quality cards for all occasions. We contribute a portion of all profits to
organizations dedicated to helping our nation's kids."
• Smart Art is continuing to expand its photo frame card line, so they are looking for artists who can
do great watercolor, collage or mixed media border designs. The cards are ready-to-use "frames"
customers can slip photos into and mail to friends.
Needs: Approached by 40-50 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelancers/year. Buys 20-25 illustrations/year.
Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for
card design/illustration. Considers watercolor, pen & ink and collage or mixed media. Produces material for
most holidays and seasons, plus birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal material 10-12 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photocopies, r6sum6 and SASE. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 8-10 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Sometimes
requests work on spec before assigning a job. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalties of
5%, based on wholesale money earned. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through word of mouth
and trade shows.
Tips: "Send us rough color samples of potential greeting cards or border designs you've created."
JSPENCER GIFTS, INC., 6826 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234. (609)645-5526, Fax:
(609)645-5651. Art Director: James Stevenson. Estab. 1965. Retail gift chain located in approximately 500
malls in 43 states. Includes a new retail chain of 20 stores named "DAPY" (upscaled unique gift items).
• Products offered by this chain include posters, T-shirts, games, mugs, novelty items, cards, 14k
jewelry, neon art, novelty stationery, Visit a store if you can to get a sense of what they offer.
Needs: Assigns 10-15 freelance jobs/year. Prefers artists with professional experience in advertising. Uses
artists for illustration (hard line art, fashion illustration, airbrush). 50% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with nonreturnable brochure, r6sum6 and
photocopies including phone number where you can be reached during business hours. Accepts submissions
on disk. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Will contact only upon job need.
Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds artists through source-
books.
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JSQUEEGEE PRINTERS, Box 47, Canaan VT 05903. (802)266-3426. Owner: Pat Beauregard. Estab.
1984. Custom screen printing of wearing apparel, such as pre-printed T-shirts and sweats for the souvenir
market and promotional purposes. Clients: stores, hotels, restaurants, resort areas, banks and corporations.
Needs: Works with 3 freelance artists/year. Assigns over 20 jobs/year. Prefers artists with experience in the
4-color process. Works on assignment basis only. Uses freelance artists mainly for producing new stock
designs. Also uses artists for advertising illustration and product design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photostats and photographs. Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail final reproduction/product, tearsheets,
photostats, photographs and color. Pays for design by the project, $50-300. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Send representative samples of work so we can see if it's anything we would be interested in."
^STANDARD CELLULOSE & NOV CO., INC., 90-02 Atlantic Ave., Ozone Park NY 11416. (718)845-
3939. Fax: (7 18)641 -11 70. President: Stewart Sloane. Estab. 1932. Produces giftwrap and seasonal novelties
and decorations.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 1 freelance artist/year. Buys 3-4 freelance
designs and illustrations/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelance artists mainly for design packaging.
Also uses freelance artists for P-O-P displays, all media appropriate for display and P-O-P. Produces material
for all holidays and seasons, Christmas, Easter, Halloween and everyday. Submit 6 months before holiday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter or call for appointment. Samples are not filed and are returned.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio. "We will
then advise artist what we want to see in portfolio." Original artwork is not returned at the job's completion.
Payment negotiated at time of purchase. Rights purchased vary according to project.
STUART HALL CO., INC., P.O. Box 200915, Kansas City MO 64120-0915. Website: http://www.stuartha
ll.com. Director of Advertising and Art: Judy Riedel. Produces stationery, school supplies and office supplies.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Buys 40 freelance designs and illustrations/year. Artist must be
experienced — no beginners. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelance artists for design, illustration, calligraphy on stationery, notes and tablets, and paste-up and
mechanicals. Considers pencil sketches, rough color, layouts, tight comps or finished art; watercolor, gouache,
or acrylic paints are preferred for finished art. Avoid fluorescent colors. "All art should be prepared on heavy
white paper and lightly attached to illustration board. Allow at least one inch all around the design for
notations and crop marks. Avoid bleeding the design. In designing sheet stock, keep the design small enough
to allow for letter writing space. If designing for an envelope, first consult us to avoid technical problems."
100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photostats, slides and photographs.
Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Will contact for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product, color, tearsheets,
photostats and photographs. Originals are not returned. "Stuart Hall may choose to negotiate on price but
generally accepts the artist's price." Pays by project. Buys all rights. Finds artists primarily through word
of mouth.
SUN HILL INDUSTRIES, INC., 48 Union St., Stamford CT 06906. Fax: (203)356-9233. Creative Direc
tor: Nancy Mimoun. Estab. 1977. Manufacturer of Easter egg decorating kits, Halloween novelties (the
Giant Stuff-A-Pumpkin®) and Christmas items. Produces only holiday material. Clients: discount chain and
drug stores and mail-order catalog houses. Clients include K-Mart, Walmart, Walgreens and Caldor.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Assigns 5-6 freelance jobs/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for product and package design,
rendering of product and model-making. Prefers marker and acrylic. 50% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Adobe Photoshop, Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Accepts submissions on disk compati
ble with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested by artist.
Reports back only if interested. Pays by the hour, $25 minimum; or by the project, $250 minimum. Considers
complexity of project and turnaround time when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Send all information; don't call. Include package designs; do not send mechanical work."
SUNRISE PUBLICATIONS INC., Box 4699, Bloomington IN 47402. (812)336-9900. Fax: (812)336-
8712. E-mail: jjensen@aviion.com. Contact: Administrative Assistant of Artistic Resources. Estab. 1974.
Produces greeting cards, posters, writing papers, gift packaging and related products.
Needs: Approached by 300 freelancers/year. Works with 200 freelancers/year. Buys 400 designs and illustra
tions/year. Uses freelancers mainly for greeting card illustration. Also for calligraphy. Considers any medium.
Looking for "highly detailed, highly rendered illustration, but will consider a range of styles." Also looking
for photography and surface design. 2% of freelance work demands computer skills. Produces material for
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all holidays and seasons and everyday. Reviews seasonal material year-round,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, photostats,
slides and/or transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks
for queries regarding status; submissions returned within 3 months. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets, photographs and/or slides (duplicate slides or
transparencies, please; not originals). Originals are returned at job's completion. Negotiates rights purchased.
Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
±SUNSHINE ART STUDIOS, INC., 45 Warwick St., Springfield MA 01 102. (413)781-5500, Contact:
Deb Fuller. Estab. 1921. Produces greeting cards, stationery, calendars and giftwrap that are sold in own
catalog, appealing to all age groups.
Needs: Works with 100-125 freelance artists/year. Buys 200-250 freelance designs and illustrations/year.
Prefers artists with experience in greeting cards. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for
greeting cards, giftwrap and stationery. Also for calligraphy. Considers gouache, watercolor and acrylic.
Looking for "cute animals, florals and traditional motifs." Prefers art 41/2X6'/2 or 5X7. Produces material
for Christmas, Easter, birthdays and everyday. Submit seasonal material 6-8 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets and slides. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio
should include finished art samples and color tearsheets and slides. Originals not returned. Pays by the
project, $250-400. Buys all rights.
Alan Fishman created this card for Sunshine Art Studio's holiday line. "I've done every type of greeting card
ever invented — you name it, I've done it," says the artist, a 40-year veteran of the greeting card industry
and illustrator of at least 10,000 cards. Sunshine's Art Director Jo Martino gave Fishman his very first greeting
card assignment in 1956. "I've worked for just about everyone in the business," he says,
CURTIS SWANN, Division of Burgoyne, Inc., 2030 E. Byberry Rd., Philadelphia PA 191 16. (215)677-
8000. Fax: (215)677-6081. Contact: Art Director. Produces greeting cards. Publishes everyday greeting cards
based on heavily embossed designs. Style is based in florals and "cute" subjects.
Needs: Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 20 designs and illustrations. Prefers freelancers with experience
in greeting card design. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Considers designs and media
that work well to enhance embossing. Produces material for everyday designs as well as Christmas, Valen
tine's, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day. Accepts work all year round.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, slides, transparencies, photographs,
photocopies and SASE. Would like to see a sample card with embossed features. Samples are filed, Creative
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Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec before assign
ing a job. Pays flat fee. Buys first rights or all rights.
A SWITCH IN ART, Gerald F. PrendervflSe, Inc., P.O. Box 246, Monmouth Beach NJ 07750.
(908)389-4912. Fax: (908)389-4913. President: G.R Prenderville. Estab. 1979. Produces decorative switch
plates. "We produce decorative switch plates featuring all types of designs including cats, animals, flowers,
kiddies/baby designs, birds, etc. We sell to better gift shops, museums, hospitals, specialty stores with large
following in mail order catalogs."
Needs: Approached by 4-5 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Buys 20-30 designs and
illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in card industry and cat rendering. Seeks cats and wildlife
art. Prefers 8X10 or 10X12. Produces material for Christmas and everyday. Submit seasonal material 6
months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photostats. Samples are filed and
are returned. Reports back within 3-5 weeks. Pays by the project, $75-150. Interested in buying second rights
(reprint rights) to previously published artwork. Finds artists mostly through word of mouth.
Tips: "Be willing to accept your work in a different and creative form that has been very successful. We
seek to go vertical in our design offering to insure continuity. We are very easy to work with and flexible.
Cats have a huge following among consumers but designs must be realistic."
SYRACUSE CULTURAL WORKERS, Box 6367, Syracuse NY 13217. (315)474-1132. Fax: (315)475-
1277. Art Director: Linda Malik. Estab. 1982. Produces notecards, postcards, greeting cards, posters, T-shirts
and calendars. "SCW is a nonprofit publisher of artwork that inspires and supports social change. Our Art
with Heart catalog is distributed to individuals, stores, co-ops and groups in North America."
Needs: Approached by many freelancers/year. Works with 50 freelancers/year. Buys 40-50 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Considers all media (in slide form). Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class
postage. Looking for progressive, feminist, liberating, vital, people- and earth-centered themes. Submit holi
day material 6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with slides, brochures, photocopies, photo
graphs SASE, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1
month. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Originals returned at job's
completion. Pays by project, $85-400; royalties of 6% of gross sales. Finds artists through word of mouth,
its own artist list.
TALICOR, INC., Dept. AGDM, 190 Gentry St., Pomona CA 91767. (709)593-5877. President: Lew Hern-
don. Estab. 1971. Manufacturer and distributor of educational and entertainment games and toys. Clients:
chain toy stores, department stores, specialty stores and Christian bookstores.
Needs: Works with 4-6 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Works on assign
ment only. Uses freelancers mainly for game design. Also for advertising, brochure and catalog design,
illustration and layout; product design; illustration on product; P-O-P displays; posters and magazine design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are not filed and are returned only if
requested. Reports back only if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays for design
and illustration by the project, $100-5,000. Negotiates rights purchased.
VAGABOND CREATIONS INC., 2560 Lance Dr., Dayton OH 45409. (513)298-1124. Art Director:
George F. Stanley, Jr. Publishes stationery and greeting cards with contemporary humor. 99% of artwork
used in the line is provided by staff artists working with the company.
Needs: Works with 4 freelancers/year. Buys 30 finished illustrations/year. Prefers local freelancers. Seeking
line drawings, washes and color separations. Material should fit in standard size envelope.
First Contact & Terms: Query. Samples are returned by SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. Submit Christmas,
Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, everyday and graduation material at any time. Originals are
returned only upon request. Payment negotiated.
Tips: "Important! Important! Currently we are not looking for additional freelance artists because we are
very satisfied with the work submitted by those individuals working directly with us. We do not in any way
wish to offer false hope to anyone, but it would be foolish on our part not to give consideration. Our current
artists are very experienced and have been associated with us for in some cases over 30 years."
{VERMONT T'S, Main St., Chester VT 05143. (802)875-2091. President: Thomas Bock. Commercial
screen printer, specializing in T-shirts and sweatshirts. Vermont T's produces custom as well as tourist-
oriented silkscreened sportwear. Does promotional work for businesses, ski-resorts, tourist attractions and
events.
Needs: Works with 5-10 freelance artists/year. Uses artists for graphic designs for T-shirt silkscreemng.
Prefers pen & ink, calligraphy and computer illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested.
Reports back within 10 days. To show portfolio, mail photostats. Pays for design by the project, $75-250.
Negotiates rights purchased. Finds most artists through portfolio reviews and samples.
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Tips: "Have samples showing rough through completion. Understand the type of linework needed for
silkscreening."
JVINCENT & COMPANY, 826 W. Avenue H, San Antonio TX 76901. (915)655-7787, Fax: (915)653-
9447. President: John S. Pearcy. Estab. 1993. Produces T-shirts, textiles and silk neckties. "We produce high
quality art, nature and conversational T-shirts and neckties."
Needs: Approached by 1-2 freelancers/year. Works with 5-6 freelancers/year. Buys 20-40 ireelance designs
and illustrations/year. Art guidelines available. Uses freelancers mainly for new designs of ties and I-shirts.
Also needs freelancers for calligraphy and P-O-P displays. Considers all media. Looking tor new ideas.
Produces material for Christmas and everyday. t
First Contact & Terms: Call for submission information and/or to request portfolio review. Accepts disk
submissions. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 days. Portfolio review required.
Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolio should include color samples. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Payment negotiable based on the market. Finds artists through word of mouth, postings
and art schools.
VINTAGE IMAGES, Box 228, Lorton VA 22199. (703)550-1881. Fax: (703)550-7992. Art Director: Brian
Smolens. Estab. 1987. Produces greeting cards and posters, "We produce social stationery and prints using
sophisticated humor." Comic/cartoon line is in production,
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Buys 20-40 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for whole card lines. Also for calligraphy and P-O-P displays. Consid
ers "any media that can be accurately reproduced." Looking for sophisticated humor, not "computer-look
ing" designs. "We will also consider a bold, elegant personal style." 15% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Adobe Photoshop. Produces material for Christmas, Valentine's Day and
everyday.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE and photostats/samples, Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE. Portfolio review not required. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned
at job's completion. Pays average flat fee of $100; or pays by the hour, $30; or by the project, $500 minimum;
or royalties of 6%.
Tips: "Provide samples we can keep on file." Has observed more direct/explicit greeting cards in the last
year, as well as a move to computer graphics. Needs cartoonists. "We have new calligraphic and traditional
art lines in development. No fancy portfolios needed — we have to file materials."
RWANDA WALLACE ASSOCIATES, Box 436, Inglewood CA 90306, (213)295-4567. President:
Wanda. Estab. 1980. Produces greeting cards and posters for general public appeal. "We produce black art
prints, posters, originals and other media."
Needs: Approached by 10-12 freelance artists/year. Works with varying number of freelance artists/year.
Buys varying number of designs and illustrations/year from freelance artists. Prefers artists with experience
in black art subjects. Uses freelance artists mainly for production of originals and some guest appearances,
Considers all media. Produces material for Christmas. Submit seasonal material 4-6 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with any visual aid. Some samples are filed, Policy varies
regarding answering queries and submissions, Call or write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Original artwork is returned at the job's completion. Pays by
the project.
WARNER PRESS, INC., 1200 E. Fifth St., Anderson IN 46018. (317)644-7721, ext. 217. Creative Man
ager: Thorn Hunter. Estab. 1 884. Produces greeting cards, posters, stationery, calendars, church bulletins and
supplies. Warner Press is the publication board of the Church of God. "We produce products for the Christian
market including greeting cards, calendars and posters. Our main market is the Christian bookstore, but we
are expanding into general market with some items. We provide products for all ages."
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 35-40 freelancers/year. Buys 300 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in greeting cards, posters, calendars, books and
giftware — must adhere to deadline and produce quality work. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
for all products — cards, coloring books, calendars, stationery, etc. Also for calligraphy. "We use local Macin
tosh artists with own equipment capable of handling 40 megabyte files in Photoshop, FreeHand and QuarkX
Press." Considers all media and photography. Looking for bright florals, sensitive still lifes, landscapes,
wildlife, birds, seascapes; all handled with bright or airy pastel colors. 100% of production work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. Produces material for
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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Father's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, Easter, graduation, birthdays, Valentine's Day and everyday. Submit
seasonal material 18 months in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed
and are not returned. Creative manager will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include b&w and color final art, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Originals are not returned. Pays
by the project, $250-350. Pays for calligraphy pieces by the project. Buys all rights (occasionally varies).
Tips: "Subject matter must be appropriate for Christian market. We prefer palettes of brights colors as well
as clean, pretty pastels for greeting cards and calendars. Dramatic palettes work in our poster line."
WEST GRAPHICS, 385 Oyster Point Blvd., #7, San Francisco CA 94080. (800)648-9378. Website: http://
www.west-graphics.com. Contact: Production Department. Estab. 1980. "West Graphics is an alternative
greeting card company offering a diversity of humor from 'off the wall' to 'tastefully tasteless.' Our goal is
to publish cards that challenge the limits of taste and keep people laughing." Produces greeting cards.
® West Graphics' focus is adult alternative humor.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 40 freelancers/year. Buys 150 designs and illustra
tions/year. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Uses freelancers for illustration. "All other
work is done inhouse." Considers all media. Looking for outrageous contemporary illustration and "fresh
new images on the cutting edge." Prefers art proportionate to finished vertical size of 5 X7, no larger than
10 X 14. Produces material for all holidays and everyday (birthday, get well, love, divorce, congratulations,
etc.) Submit seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photocopies, photostats, slides or trans
parencies. Samples should relate to greeting card market. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples not filed
and will be returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. Will contact for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, photostats, color tearsheets, photographs, slides, dummies and
samples of printed work if available. Rights purchased vary. Pays by the project, $100-350, or offers royalties
of 5%.
Tips: "We welcome both experienced artists and those new to the greeting card industry. Develop art and
concepts with an occasion in mind such as birthday, etc. Your target should be issues that women care about:
men, children, relationships, sex, religion, aging, success, money, crime, health, etc. Increasingly, there is a
younger market and more cerebral humor. Greeting cards are becoming a necessary vehicle for humorously
communicating genuine sentiment that is uncomfortable to express personally."
WHITEGATE FEATURES SYNDICATE, 71 Faunce Dr., Providence RI 02906. (401)274-2149. Con
tact: Eve Green.
• This syndicate is looking for fine artists and illustrators. See their listing in Syndicates & Clip Art
Firms for more information about their needs.
WiLLIAMHOUSE-REGENCY, INC., 28 W. 23rd St., New York NY 10010. Senior Art Director: Nancy
Boecker Gates. Estab. 1955. Produces wedding invitations and announcements, Christmas cards and statio
nery.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Buys 30 freelance designs and
illustrations/year. "Prefers freelancers with experience in our products and techniques (including foil and
embossing)." Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Uses freelancers mainly for design and
illustration of wedding invitations. Also for calligraphy. Considers all media. Produces material for personal
ized Christmas, Rosh Hashanah, New Year, graduation, wedding invitations and birth announcements. Submit
seasonal material 1 year in advance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE.
Reports back within 3 weeks. Artist should follow-up with letter after initial query. Pays average flat fee of
$200/design; pays more for full color or complicated artwork. Pays by project for calligraphy. Buys reprint
rights or all rights. No royalties.
Tips: "Send in any roughs or copies of finished ideas you have, and we'll take a look. Write for specs on
size first (with SASE) before submitting any material. In wedding invitations, we seek a non-greeting card
look. Have a look at what is out there."
JCAROL WILSON FINE ARTS, INC., Box 17394, Portland OR 97217. (503)261-1860. Contact: Gary
Spector. Estab. 1983. Produces greeting cards and fine stationery products.
Needs: Romantic floral and nostalgic images. "We look for artists with high levels of training, creativity
and ability."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, business card, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies,
slides and photographs to be kept on file. No original artwork on initial inquiry. Samples not filed are returned
by SASE. Reports within 2 months. Negotiates return of original art after reproduction. Payment ranges from
flat fee to negotiated royalties.
Tips: "We are seeing an increased interest in romantic fine arts cards and very elegant products featuring
foil, embossing and die-cuts."
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^WINDSOR ART PRODUCTS, INC., 9101 Perkins St., Pico Rivera CA 90660, (213)723-6301 . Design
Director: Pauline Raschella. Estab, 1970, Manufacturer of decorative framed artwork and mirrors for retail
stores.
Needs; Works with 5 freelance artists/year. Prefers local artists. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for
product design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter and SASE with brochure showing art style and photographs.
Samples not filed are returned only if requested. Reports only if interested. Call or write to schedule an
appointment to show a portfolio, which should include roughs, original/final art, final production/product
and photographs. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $300- 1 ,000. Considers complexity of project
when establishing payment.
Tips: Portfolio should include "various examples of types of designs that can be done."
^WIZARDS OF THE COAST, 1801 Lind Ave. SW, Renton WA 98055, (206)226-6500. Art Department
Coordinator; Adam Smith. Estab. 1990. Produces Deckmaster ® collectible card games.
Needs: Approached by 300 freelancers/year. Works with 150 freelancers/year. Buys 1,000 freelance designs
and illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with with experience in fantasy art. Art guidelines available. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for cards, posters, books. Considers all media, Looking for
fantasy, gothic, cyberpunk art. 100% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Aldus FreeHand, QuarkXPress. 30% of illustration demands computer skills. Produces material for all holi
days and seasons.
First Contact & Terms: Illustrators send query letter with 6-10 full color pieces. Accepts submissions on
disk. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Artist should follow-up with
letter after initial query. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolios should include color, final
art, photographs and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays for design by the project,
$300 minimum. Payment for illustration and sculpture depends on project. Finds freelancers through conven
tions, submissions and referrals.
Magazines
The magazine market is a bonanza for freelancers. Take a look at any newsstand. The
colorful publications competing for your attention are filled with interesting illustra
tions, cartoons, caricatures and collages— all created by freelance talent. Since most
magazines are published monthly, art directors need dependable artists to provide a
steady supply of images.
Art illustrating magazine or newspaper articles is called editorial illustration. You'll
notice that term as you browse the listings. Art directors look for the best visual element
to hook the reader into the story. A whimsical illustration can set the tone for a humorous
article and a caricature might dress up a short feature about a celebrity. Smaller illustra
tions, called spot illustrations, are needed to break up text and lead the reader from
feature to feature.
Attractive art isn't enough to grab assignments. Your work must not only convey
the tone and content of a writer's article, it also must fit in with a magazine's "personal
ity." For example, Rolling Stone and Mother Jones illustrations have a more edgy
quality to them than the illustrations in Prevention or Reader's Digest, which tend
to publish traditional pen & ink renderings with color washes or cheery cartoon-like
illustrations. Chances are with a little honing, your artwork would do well in several
magazines. It's up to you to determine which ones. The guidelines in this section should
help you achieve your goals.
FIFTEEN STEPS TO SUCCESS
1. Read each listing carefully. Within each listing are valuable clues. Knowing
how many artists approach each magazine will help you understand how stiff your
competition is. (At first, you might dcHDetter submitting to art directors who aren't
swamped with submissions.) If one magazine buys one illustration an issue and another
uses ten, the latter is more likely to hire you. Check for subject matter and submission
requirements and develop a mailing list of markets you want to approach. Look at the
preferred subject matter to make sure your artwork fits the magazine's needs.
2. Study your competition. Know the styles that are out there. Look at illustrations
in magazines and check the illustrator's name in the credit line in small print to the
side of the illustration. Notice which illustrators are used often in the publications you
wish to work with. If your style is too similar to other illustrators, you might pick up
a few assignments from art directors who can't afford those illustrators but who want
to use someone similar for a lower price. You're better off creating your own signature
style. Art directors need diversity in their publication. They like to show several styles
within the same issue. See if you can come up with a style that is different from every
other illustrators' style, if only slightly. Maybe it's your use of color, or use of circular
swirls for your character's eyes. Illustrator Gary Kelley is a favorite with art directors.
His instantly recognizable cubist style, rendered in pastels, has won him plum assign
ments and dozens of awards. (See the Insider Report on page 200.)
3. Focus on one or two consistent styles to present to art directors in sample
mailings. Marketing advisors call this "positioning." No matter how versatile you may
be, limiting the styles you market will actually get you more jobs. Pick a style or styles
(maximum two) you enjoy and can work quickly in. Art directors don't like surprises.
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If your sample shows a line drawing, they expect you to work in that style when they
give you an assignment. They will quickly label you as Don, "the guy who does the
squiggly characters" or Sarah, "that woman who draws realistic portraits." For once
you should welcome being labeled. If they can't identify a recognizable style from your
sample, you won't be remembered.
4. Create a sample showing not only a definite style, but the ability to illustrate
abstract ideas. It's not enough just to draw or paint a pretty picture. (Although you
may pick up some assignments that way.) Your sample must convey a mood — whether
happy, somber, playful or dignified. If you create caricatures, make sure your drawing
captures the celebrity's personality, not just the face.
5. Develop a spot illustration style in addition to your regular style, "Spots" —
illustrations that are half-page or smaller — are used in magazine layouts as interesting
visual cues to lead readers through large articles, or to make filler articles more appeal
ing. Though the fee for one spot is less than for a full layout, art directors often assign
five or six spots within the same issue to the same artist. Those $75 fees quickly add
up, making spot illustration a lucrative sideline. Because spots are small in size, they
must be all the more compelling. So send art directors a sample showing several power-
packed small pieces along with your regular style. Note: each year the Society of Publi
cation Designers sponsors an annual juried competition called, appropriately, SPOTS.
The winners are featured in a prestigious exhibition and in 1995, were highlighted in
a book, The Best of Spot Illustrations published by Rockport Publishers, Inc. If you
would like information about the annual competition, contact the Society of Publication
Designers at (212)983-8585.
6. Send simple, polished samples to the right contact person. After you choose
an illustration for your sample, get some good color photocopies made, or make an
investment in printed postcards or promotional sheets. Each sample must show your
name, address and phone number. (See What Should I Submit?, page 4.) Send your
samples to as many magazine art directors as your budget permits. Be sure to use the
art director's name in the address line, and spell it correctly!
7. Don't rely on one mailing to win assignments. Wait a few months and create
another sample in the same style to send to the art directors on your original mailing
list. Successful illustrators report that promotional mailings are cumulative. As a general
rale, it takes about three mailings for your name to sink into art directors' brains.
8. Submit to trade magazines and regional publications. While they may not
be as glamorous as national consumer magazines, some trade and regional publications
are just as lavishly produced. Most pay fairly well and the competition is not as fierce.
(See Neil Ferguson's Insider Report on page 149 for the scoop on trade magazines.)
9. Every assignment is valuable. Until you can get some of the higher circulation
magazines to notice you, take assignments from smaller magazines. Despite their low
payment, there are many advantages. You learn how to communicate with art directors,
develop your signature style and learn how to work quickly to meet deadlines. Once
the assignments are done, the tearsheets become valuable samples to send to other
magazines.
10. Plan regular visits to newsstands and bookstores. Look in the stands for
magazines not listed in Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market. Check the cover and
interior. If illustrations are used, flip to the masthead (usually a box in one of the
beginning pages) and note the art director's name. While looking at the masthead, check
the circulation figure. As a rale of thumb, the higher the circulation the higher the art
director's budget. When an art director has a good budget, he tends to hire more illustra
tors and pay higher fees.
11. Visit your library. Another great place to find leads is in the business section
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of your local library. Ask the librarian to point out the business and consumer editions
of the Standard Rates and Data Serrvice (SRDS). The huge directory lists thousands
of magazines by category. While the listings contain mostly advertising data and are
difficult to read, they do give you an idea of the magnitude of magazines published
today. Another good source is a yearly directory called Samir HusnVs Guide to New
Consumer Magazines also available in the business section of the public library.
12. Invest in a fax machine and/or modem. Art directors like to work with illustra
tors who own faxes, because they can quickly fax a layout with a suggestion. The artist
can then fax them a preliminary sketch or "rough" that the art director can OK with
changes. A fax machine speeds up the back and forth between illustrator and art director,
and will help both of you meet deadlines. More and more illustrators are sending images
via computer modem, which also makes working with art directors easier.
13. Get your work into competition annuals and sourcefoooks. The term "source-
book" refers to the creative directories published each year showcasing the work of
freelancers. Art directors consult these publications when looking for interesting styles.
If an art director uses creative directories, we include that information in the listings to
help you understand your competition. Some directories like Black Book, The American
Showcase and RSVP carry paid advertisements costing several thousand dollars per
page. Other annuals, like the Print Regional Design Annual or Communication Art
Illustration Annual feature award winners of various competitions. An entry fee and
some great work can put your work in a competition directory and in front of art
directors across the country. (Consult Publications of Interest, page 681 for directory
addresses.)
14. Consider hiring a rep. If after working successfully on several assignments
you decide to make magazine illustration your career, consider hiring an artists' repre
sentative to market your work for you. Be aware that a rep will take at least a 30% cut.
Freelancers who hate paperwork and sales do better with reps. However, many illustra
tors enjoy marketing and do well without one. (See the Artists' Reps section, page
654.)
15. Join an artist's organization. Networking with fellow artists and art directors
will help you find additional success strategies. There are many great organizations out
there — the Graphic Artist's Guild, The American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA),
your city's Art Director's Club or branch of the Society of Illustrators hold monthly
lectures and networking functions. Attend one event sponsored by each organization
in your city to find out which group you are most comfortable with. Then join and
become an active member. (For more information about organizations, see the Insider
Report featuring Ric Grefe of the AIGA on page 679.)
ATTENTION DESIGNERS:
Some magazines also hire freelance designers and production people to assist with
layouts or create and maintain websites, If you are a designer, look for listings featur
ing a separate heading for design. Needed computer skills and submission preferences
vary from magazine to magazine, so read each listing carefully before you approach
art directors.
ABERRATIONS, P.O. Box 460430, San Francisco CA 94146-0430. (415)777-3909. Art Director: Eric
Turowski. Estab. 1992. Monthly science fiction/fantasy/horror magazine aimed at an adult readership. Circ.
1,500. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $3.50 plus 4 first-class stamps.
Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
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Illustrations: Approached by 58 illustrators/year. Buys 9-22 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers science fiction, fantasy, horror story illustrations. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush,
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media, pastel, "just about anything that's camera-ready."
Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. "Mail a portfolio of
3-6 photocopies for our files." Pays on publication; $35 for full color cover; $5-10 for b&w inside. Buys
first rights. Finds artists through submissions and queries.
Tips: "We are mainly interested in pulp-styled b&w illustrations for the interior of the magazine. Covers
are now full color. Please query for information. Mail your samples flat. Tell us the kind of work you like
to do, and what you don't like to do. We are eager to work with new artists, and we aren't hard to please.
Also, we prefer camera-ready art, or as close to it as you are able. I tend to assign the art for several issues
at a time, so don't be discouraged if I don't get back to you right away. We would like to work with artists
who are interested in working in and around our text as opposed to a plain box format. Our primary interest
is in illustration. Show me an interesting piece that will draw in a reader, without giving away the end. No
computer art accepted."
ABYSS MAGAZINE, RAGNAROK PRESS, Box 140333, Austin TX 78714. Fax: (512)472-6220. E-
mail: ragnarokgc@aol.com. Editor: David K Nalle. Estab. 1979. Black and white quarterly emphasizing
fantasy and adventure games for adult game players with sophisticated and varied interests. Circ. 1,800.
Does not accept previously published material. Returns original artwork after publication. Sample copy for
$5. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. 25% of freelance work demands computer skills.
• Ragnarok Press is also a book and game publisher. See its listing in the Greeting Card, Games &
Products section for website information and additional needs.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Works with 10-20 illustrators/year. Buys 200-300 illustra
tions/year. Need editorial, horror, historical and fantasy in tradition of HJ. Ford and John D. Batten. Uses
freelancers mainly for covers and spots. Prefers science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy, horror or mythology
themes. Send query letter with samples. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Prefers photocopies or
photographs as samples. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports within 1 month. Buys first rights.
Pays on publication; $20-40 for b&w, $50-300 for color cover; $3-10 for b&w inside; $10-20 for b&w spots.
Tips: Does not want to see "Dungeons and Dragons-oriented cartoons or crudely created computer art."
Notices "more integration of art and text through desktop publishing. We are now using all scanned art in
layout either as provided by artists or scanned inhouse. Knowledge of Photoshop helpful."
^ACCENT ON LIVING, Box 700, Bloomington IL 61702. Fax: (309)378-4420. E-mail: cheeverpub@aol
com. Editor: Betty Garee. Estab. 1956. Quarterly magazine with emphasis on success and ideas for better
living for the physically handicapped. 5X7 b&w with 4-color cover. Original artwork returned after publica
tion if requested. Sample copy $3.50.
• Also publishes books for physically disabled adults under Cheever Publishing.
Cartoons: Approached by 30 cartoonists/year. Buys approximately 12 cartoons/issue. Receives 5-10 submis
sions/week from freelancers. Interested in seeing people with disabilities in different situations. Send finished
cartoon samples and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. Pays on acceptance; $20 b&w; $35 full page. Buys first-
time rights (unless specified).
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Uses 3-5 freelance illustrations/issue. Works on assign
ment only. Send SASE and postcard samples to be kept on file for future assignments. Accepts disk submis
sions compatible with QuarkXPress. Send TIFF or EPS files. Samples not filed are returned by SASE.
Reports in 2 weeks. Pays on acceptance; $50 minimum for b&w and color cover; $10 minimum for b&w
and color inside. Buys first time rights.
AD ASTRA, 922 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington DC 20003-2140. (202)543-1900. E-mail: adastra@ari
net. Website: http://www.global.org/bfreedynss/nss-home./html. Editor: Pat Dasch. Estab. 1989. Bimonthly
feature magazine popularizing and advancing space exploration and development for the general public
interested in all aspects of the space program.
Illustrations: Works with 40 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for magazine illustration. Buys 50 illustra
tions/year. "We are looking for original artwork on space themes, either conceptual or representing specific
designs, events, etc." Prefers acrylics, then oils and collage. Send postcard sample or slides. "Color slides
**Q L, nples not flled m returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. Pays $100-300 color,
cover; $25-100 color, inside. "We do commission original art from time to time." Fees are for one-time
reproduction of existing artwork. Considers rights purchased when establishing payment.
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia design. 100% of freelance work requires knowledge Adobe Photo-
snop, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator. Designers send query letter with brochure and photographs. Pays
Tips: ''Show a set of slides showing planetary art, spacecraft and people working in space I do not want
to see science-fiction' art. Label each slide with name and phone number. Understand the freelance assign
ments are usually made far in advance of magazine deadline."
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rfTHE ADVANCING PRACTICE, A Bulletin for the Mental Health Profession, P.O. Box 212309,
Martinez GA 30917-2309. Editor: Harold Gardner, PhD. Bimonthly magazine for mental health professionals.
Circ. 1,250. Sample copies and art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 12 cartoonists/year. Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Prefers mental health themes. Prefers
single panel, humorous, b&w washes with gaglines. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed. Reports
back in 2 weeks. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $30-50 for b&w.
ADVOCATE, PKA'S PUBLICATION, (formerly The Advocate), 301A Rolling Hills Park, Prattsville
NY 12468. (518)299-3103. Art Editor: CJ. Karlie. Estab. 1987. Bimonthly b&w literary tabloid. "Advocate
provides aspiring artists, writers and photographers the opportunity to see their works published and to
receive byline credit toward a professional portfolio so as to promote careers in the arts." Circ. 12,000.
"Good quality photocopy or stat of work is acceptable as a submission." Sample copies available for $4.
Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Open to all formats except color washes. Send query letter with SASE and submissions for
publication. Samples are not filed and returned by SASE. Reports back within 2-6 weeks. Buys first rights.
Pays in contributor's copies.
Illustrations: Buys 10-15 illustrations/issue. Considers pen & ink, charcoal, linoleum-cut, woodcut, litho
graph, pencil. Also needs editorial and entertainment illustration. Send query letter with SASE and photos
of artwork (b&w or color prints only). No simultaneous submissions. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE. Portfolio review not required. Reports back within 2-6 weeks. Buys first rights. Pays in contributor's
copies. Finds artists through submissions and from knowing artists and their friends.
Tips: "Please remember SASE for return of materials. We hope to continue publishing six times per year
and will need 10-15 illustrations per issue."
AGING TODAY, 833 Market St., San Francisco CA 94103. (415)974-9619. Fax: (415)974-0300. Editor:
Paul Kleyman. Estab. 1979. "Aging Today is the bimonthly b&w newspaper of The American Society on
Aging. It covers news, public policy issues, applied research and developments/trends in aging." Circ. 15,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion if requested. Sample copies
available.
Cartoons: Approached by 50 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers political and social satire
cartoons; single, double or multiple panel with or without gagline, b&w line drawings. Send query letter
with brochure and roughs. Samples returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights.
Pays $15-25 for b&w,
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers b&w line drawings and some washes. Considers pen & ink. Needs editorial illustration. Send query
letter with brochure, SASE and photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back
only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Buys one-time rights.
Pays on publication; $25 for b&w cover; $25 for b&w inside.
Tips: "Send brief letter with two or three applicable samples. Don't send hackneyed cartoons that perpetuate
ageist stereotypes."
AIM, Box 20554, Chicago IL 60620. (312)874-6184. Editor-in-Chief: Ruth Apilado. Managing Editor: Dr.
Myron Apilado. Estab. 1973. 8!/2Xll b&w quarterly with 2-color cover. Readers are those "wanting to
eliminate bigotry and desiring a world without inequalities in education, housing, etc." Circ. 7,000. Sample
copy $4; artist's guidelines for SASE. Reports in 3 weeks. Previously published, photocopied and simultane
ous submissions OK. Receives 12 cartoons and 4 illustrations/week from freelancers.
Cartoons: Buys 10-15 cartoons/year. Uses 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers education, environment, family life,
humor in youth, politics and retirement; single panel with gagline. Especially needs "cartoons about the
stupidity of racism." Send samples with SASE. Reports in 3 weeks. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis.
Pays on publication; $5-15 for b&w line drawings.
Illustrations: Uses 4-5 illustrations/issue; half from freelancers. Prefers pen & ink. Prefers current events,
education, environment, humor in youth, politics and retirement. Provide brochure to be kept on file for
future assignments. Samples not returned. Reports in 1 month. Prefers b&w for cover and inside art. Buys
all rights on a work-for-hire basis. Pays on publication; $25 for b&w cover illustrations.
Tips: "We could use more illustrations and cartoons with people from all ethnic and racial backgrounds in
them. We also use material of general interest. Artists should show a representative sampling of their work
and target the magazine's specific needs. Nothing on religion."
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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ALASKA BUSINESS HONTHLY, P.O. Box 241288, Anchorage AK 99524-1288. (907)276-4373. Fax:
(907)279-2900. Editor: Cliff Gerhart. Estab. 1985. Monthly business magazine. "Alaska Business Monthly
magazine is written, edited and published by Alaskans for Alaskans and other U.S. and international audiences
interested in business affairs of the 49th state. Its goal is to promote economic growth in the state by providing
thorough and objective discussion and analyses of the issues and trends affecting Alaska's business sector
and by featuring stories on the individuals, organizations and companies that shape the Alaskan economy."
Circ. 10,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion if requested.
Sample copies available for SASE with first-class postage. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; $500 for color cover; $50-
250 for b&w inside and $150-300 for color inside.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE, 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656.
(714)362-2000. Fax: (714)632-2020. Art Director: LeRoy Hinton. Estab. 1995. Bimonthly trade journal.
"Alternative Therapies is a peer-reviewed medical journal established to promote integration between alterna
tive and cross-cultural medicine with conventional medical traditions." Circ. 20,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. 50% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Prefers alternative or conventional medicine themes. Prefers single panel, political and humorous,
b&w washes and line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back
within 10 days. Buys one-time rights.
Illustrations: Buys 6 illustrations/year. "We purchase fine art for the covers not graphic art." Send query
letter with slides. Samples are filed. Reports back within 10 days. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include photographs and slides. Buys one-time and reprint rights. Pays
on publication; negotiable. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks and word of mouth.
AMELIA, 329 E St., Bakersfield CA 93304. (805)323-4064. Editor: Frederick A. Raborg, Jr. Estab. 19X3.
Quarterly magazine. Also publishes 2 supplements— Cicada (haiku) and SPSM&H (sonnets) and illustrated
postcards. Emphasizes fiction and poetry for the general review. Circ. 1,500. Accepts some previously
published material from illustrators. Original artwork returned after publication with SASE. Sample copy
$8.95; art guidelines for SASE.
Cartoons: Buys 3-5 cartoons/issue for Amelia. Prefers sophisticated or witty themes (see Ford Button's,
Earl Engleman's and Vahan Shirvanian's work). Prefers single panel b&w line drawings and washes with or
without gagline (will consider multipanel on related themes). Send query letter with finished cartoons to be
kept on file. Material not filed is returned by SASE. Reports within 1 week. Usually buys first rights. Pays
on acceptance; $5-25 for b&w. Occasionally uses captionless cartoons on cover; $50 b&w; $100 color.
Illustrations: Buys 80-100 illustrations and spots/year for Amelia; 24-30 spots for Cicada', 15-20 spots for
SPSM&H and 50-60 spots for postcards. Considers all themes. "No taboos, except no explicit sex; nude
studies in taste are welcomed, however." Prefers pen & ink, pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, mixed
media and calligraphy. Send query letter with resume, photostats and/or photocopies to be kept on file
Unaccepted material returned immediately by SASE. Reports in 1 week. Portfolio should contain "one or
two possible cover pieces (either color or b&w), several b&w spots, plus several more fully reali/.ed b&w
illustrations." Buys first rights or one-time rights (prefers first rights). Pays on acceptance; $50 lor b&w,
$100 for color, cover; $5-25 for b&w inside. "Spot drawings are paid for on assignment to an issue."
Tips: "In illustrations, it is very difficult to get excellent nude studies. Everyone seems capable of drawing
an ugly woman; few capture sensuality, and fewer still draw the nude male tastefully. (See male nudes we'
used by Susan Moffett and Miguel Angel Reyes for example.)"
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, 106 W. 56to St, New York NY 10019. (212)58 1-4640. Fax: (212)399-3596. Associate Editor
bJ. Mattimoe. Estab. 1904. Weekly Catholic journal of opinion sponsored by US Jesuits. Circ to 000
Sample copies for #10 SASE with first-class postage. ......
Illustration: Buys 1-3 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. Send query letter with printed samples and
tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $100 maximum for b&w cover; $40-60 for b&w inside
Tips: "We look for illustrators who can do imaginative work for religious or educational articles We will
fax part or all of an article to the artist and usually need finished work in two weeks."
AMERICA WEST AIRLINES MAGAZINE, 4636 E. Elwood St, Suite 5, Phoenix AZ 85040-1963. Art
Director: Katharine McGee. Estab. 1986. Monthly inflight magazine for fast-growing national airline' 4-
color, conservative design Appeals to an upscale audience of travelers reflecting a wide variety of interests
and tastes. Circ. 130,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned after publica-
S T^ f ddiff Kf°rri?ASE With first'class P°staSe' Needs computer-literate illustrators
with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Aldus FreeHand
,
S^^^^ ^ 100/Ius?atf ^ ^ illustrations mainly for spots, columns and feature
spreads. Buys 5 illustrations/issue from freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for features and columns Works
on assignment only. Prefers editorial illustration in airbrush, mixed media, colored pe^fSS
oil, pastel, collage and calligraphy. Send query letter with color brochure showing art style and
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Looks for the "ability to intelligently grasp idea behind story and illustrate it. Likes crisp, clean colorful
styles." Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Does not report back. Will contact for
portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec. Buys on publication one-time rights Pays
$500-1,000 for color cover; $75-250, b&w; $150-500, color, inside; $150-500 for spots. "Send lots of good-
looking color tearsheets that we can keep on hand for reference. If your work interests us we will contact
you."
Tips: "In your portfolio show examples of editorial illustration for other magazines, good conceptual illustra
tions and a variety of subject matter. Often artists don't send enough of a variety of illustrations; it's much
easier to determine if an illustrator is right for an assignment if I have a complete grasp of the full range of
abilities. Send high-quality illustrations and show specific interest in our publication."
For the cover of America's theological education
issue, artist Michael O'Neill McGrath wanted to
convey "the heavy seriousness of a medieval theol
ogy class (with St. Thomas Aquinas at the lectern),
but with a whimsical punchline about the contem
porary world." O'Neill McGrath, who has been
marketing his work for just a few years, knows the
importance of targeting the right market. "My
work is religious/sacred, and America magazine has
proven a wonderful supporter and presenter of my
work. I get comments from a broad range of read
ers. It's been a phenomenal source of exposure for
AMERICAN BREWER MAGAZINE, Box 510, Hayward CA 94543-0510. (510)538-9500 (mornings).
E-mail: ambrew@ambrew.com. Website: http://www.ambrew.com. Publisher: Bill Owens. Estab. 1985. Quar
terly trade journal in b&w with 4-color cover focusing on the micro-brewing industry. Circ. 15,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copies for $5. Art guide
lines for SASE with first-class postage. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
« Also publishes BEER, The Magazine.
Cartoons: Approached by 6-8 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers themes related to drinking
or brewing handcrafted beer; single panel. Send query letter with roughs. Samples not filed are returned.
Reports back within 2 weeks. Buys reprint rights. Pays $150-200 for color cover; $25-50 for b&w.
illustrations: Approached by 6-10 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers themes relating to beer, brewing or drinking; pen & ink. Send postcard sample or query letter with
photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Pays $200 for color cover.
Buys reprint rights.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of design requires knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Send query
letter. Pays by project.
Tips: "1 prefer to work with San Francisco Bay area artists."
AMERICAN CAREERS, 6701 W. 64th St., Overland Park KS 66202. (913)362-7788 or (800)669-7795.
Fax: (913)362-4864. Publisher: Barbara Orwig. Estab. 1990. Quarterly educational magazine for students in
middle/high school. Designed to promote vocational technical education, career options, business and industry
partnerships. Circ. 500,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's comple
tion on request. Sample copies available. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus
FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 4-6 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Prefers editorial illustration. Prefers educational-related themes or styles. Send query letter with brochure or
resume and tearsheets or proof of work. Show enough to prove work experience. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays
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on publication; $100 for b&w, $300 for color, cover; $100 for b&w, $200 for color, inside.
^AMERICAN DEMOGRAPHICS, 127 W. State St., Ithaca NY 14850. (607)273-2414. Fax: (607)273-
3196. E-mail: jimk@demographics.com. Website: http://www.marketingtools.com. Art Director: Jim Kcllfer.
Estab. 1979. Monthly trade journal covering consumer trends. Circ. 42,000. Sample copies available.
Illustration: Approached by 300 illustrators/year. Buys 5-8 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. Knowl
edge of Aldus PageMaker 6, Adobe Photoshop 3, Adobe Illustrator 5.5 helpful, but not required. Send
postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed and not returned. Will contact for portfolio
review if interested and should include color tearsheets. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance.
Design: Prefers local design freelancers only. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus Page
Maker 6, Adobe Photoshop 3, Adobe Illustrator 5.5. Send query letter with tearsheets.
AMERICAN FITNESS, 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Sherman Oaks CA 9 1403. (8 1 8)905-0040. Editor-
at-Large: Peg Jordan. Managing Editor: Rhonda J. Wilson. Bimonthly magazine emphasizing fitness, health
and exercise "for sophisticated, college-educated, active lifestyles," Circ. 33,000. Accepts previously pub
lished material. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy $1.
Illustrations: Approached by 12 illustratois/month. Assigns 4-6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Prefers "very sophisticated" 4-color line drawings. Send query letter with thumbnails, roughs or bro
chure showing art style. Reports back within 2 months. Acquires one-time rights.
Tips: "Excellent source for never-before-published illustrators who are eager to supply full-page lead art
work."
JTHE AMERICAN GARDENER, (formerly American Horticulturist), 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria
VA 22308. (703)768-5700. E-mail: garden@ahs.org. Website: http://eMaII.com. Editor: Kathleen Fisher.
Estab. 1922. Consumer magazine for advanced and amateur gardeners and horticultural professionals who
are members of the American Horticultural Society. Bimonthly, 4-color magazine, "very clean and open,
fairly long features." Circ. 20,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at
job's completion. Sample copies for $4.
Illustrations: Buys 15-20 illustrations/year from freelancers. Works on assignment only. "Botanical accu
racy is important for many assignments." Considers pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor and charcoal.
Needs technical illustration. Send query letter with resume', tearsheets, slides and photocopies. Samples are
filed. "We will call artist if their style matches our need." To show a portfolio, mail b&w and color tearsheets
and slides. Buys one-time rights. Pays $150, b&w, $300 maximum, color, inside; on publication.
Tips: "We have always been low budget."
$AMERICAN HEALTH, 28 W. 23rd St., New York NY 10010. Art Director: Lou Dilorenzo. Estab. 1982.
Monthly general interest magazine focusing on all aspects of health. Circ. 1,000,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies for SASE with first-class postage
10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10-15 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and photostats. Samples are filed Reports
back to the artist only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail b&w tearsheets and slides, color photostats
and printed samples and photographs, and printed samples. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication- $350
for b&w and $350 for color inside.
Tips: "Looking for good ideas—- not just technique."
THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE, Box 1055, Indianapolis IN 46206. Contact: Cartoon Editor.
Emphasizes the development of the world at present and milestones of history; 4-color general-interest
magazine for veterans and their families. Monthly. Original artwork not returned after publication
Cartoons: Uses 2-3 freelance cartoons/issue. Receives 100 freelance submissions/month. Especially needs
!T> Tr!J? go°d.5?ste- "Generally interested in cartoons with broad appeal. Prefers action in the
drawing rather than the illustrated joke-type gag. Those that attract the reader and lead us to read the caption
n th IK a«entlon- No"caPTta g^s Purchased only occasionally. Because of tight space, we're not
^n, IH h I ^rf0" ? " tlpand Cart°°ns but use both vertical and horizontal single-panel cartoons.
f th !te' bUSmeSS' Sp°? and everyday Americana. Cartoons that pertain only to one
SemCC my bC t0° re$tnCted f°r ^ magazine' Servic^ype gags should be recognized and
7.7TST ^ °f WOnT Cf °°nS that may °ffend ** reader « not acc^ Liq«or,
en n i * differences are taboo. No roughs. Send final product for consideration." Usually
reports within 1 month. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $150.
Illustrations: Send postcard sample or tearsheets.
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia design. 100% of design requires knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Send brochure, i&um* and tearsheets. Pays by project ™tOSft°P'
KL^ should,sub^ to* work as we are always seeking new slant and more timely humor. Black
& white art is primarily what we seek. Note: Cartoons are separate from the art department •'
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AMERICAN LIBRARIES, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago DL 6061 1. (312)280-4216. Fax: (312)440-0901. Editor:
Leonard Kniffel. Senior Editor of Design: Edie McCormick. Estab. 1907. Monthly professional 4-color
journal of the American Library Association for its members, providing independent coverage of news and
major developments in and related to the library field. Circ. 58,000. Original artwork returned at job's
completion. Sample copy $6. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 15 cartoonists/year. Buys no more than 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers themes related
to libraries. Send query letter with brochure and finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Does not report on
submissions. Buys first rights. Pays $35-50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and resume. Samples are filed. Does not report on submissions.
To show a portfolio, mail tearsheets, photostats, photographs and photocopies. Portfolio should include broad
sampling of typical work with tearsheets of both b&w and color. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $75-
150 for b&w and $250-300 for color, cover; $75-150 for b&w and $150-250 for color, inside.
Tips: "I suggest inquirer go to a library and take a look at the magazine first." Sees trend toward "more
contemporary look, simpler, more classical, returning to fewer elements."
AMERICAN MEDICAL NEWS, 515 N. State, Chicago IL 60610. (312)464-4432. Fax: (312)464-5793.
E-mail: amedart@aol.com. Art Director: Jef Capaldi. Estab. 1958. Weekly trade journal. "We're the nation's
most widely circulated publication covering socioeconomic issues in medicine." Circ. 375,000. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Approached by 250 freelancers/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers mixed media, collage, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Send postcard samples. Samples are filed. Will
contact for portfolio review if interested. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance. Pays $300-500 for b&w,
$500-850 for color inside. Pays $200-400 for spots. Finds artists through illustration contest annuals, word
of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Illustrations need to convey a strong, clever concept."
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST, American Motorcyclist Association, Box 6114, Westerville OH 43081-
61 14. (614)891-2425. Executive Editor: Greg Harrison. Managing Editor: Bill Wood. Circ. 190,000. Monthly
4-color for "enthusiastic motorcyclists investing considerable time and money in the sport." Sample copy
$1.50. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue, almost all from freelancers. Receives 1-3 submissions/week.
Interested in motorcycling themes. Send query letter with photocopies to be kept on file. Samples returned
by SASE. Reports in 3 weeks. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on publication; $250 minimum
for b&w, $350 minimum for color cover; $50-300 for b&w and color inside.
AMERICAN MUSCLE MAGAZINE, Box 6100, Rosemead CA 91770. Art Director: Michael Harding.
Monthly 4-color magazine emphasizing bodybuilding, exercise and professional fitness. Features general
interest, historical, how-to, inspirational, interview/profile, personal experience, travel articles and experimen
tal fiction (all sports-related). Circ. 338,097. Accepts previously published material. Original artwork returned
after publication.
Illustrations: Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, slides and photographs.
Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back within 1 week. Buys first rights, one-time rights, reprint
rights or all rights. Pays on acceptance.
Tips: "Be consistent in style and quality."
JTHE AMERICAN SPECTATOR, Box 549, Arlington VA 22216-0549. (703)243-3733. Fax: (703)243-
6814. Managing Editor: M.D. Carnegie. Production Manager: Patrick McMahan. Monthly political, conserva
tive, newsworthy literary magazine. "We cover political topics, human interest items and book reviews."
Circ. 258,000. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Uses 5-10 illustrations/issue. Interested in "realism with a comic twist." Works on assignment
only. Prefers pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, oil and pastel. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE. Reports back on future assignment possibilities. Provide resume, brochure and tearsheets to be kept
on file for future assignments. No portfolio reviews. Reports in 2 weeks. Buys first North American serial
rights. Pays on publication; $500 minimum for 4-color line drawings on cover; $100 minimum for b&w line
drawings inside.
HOW TO USE your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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AMERICAN WOMAN MOTORSCENE, 1510 llth St., Suite 201-B, Santa Monica CA 90401-2906.
(310)260-0192. Fax: (310)260-0175. Editor-in-Chief: Courtney Caldwcll. Estab. 1988. Bimonthly automotive
and recreational motorsports magazine for today's active women. Feature oriented for women of achievement.
Circ. 150,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion only if requested.
Sample copies available for 9 X 12 SASE and 10 first-class stamps. 20% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of QuarkXPress or Aldus PageMaker.
Cartoons: Approached by 3-5 cartoonists/year. Prefers women in automotive— "classy, no bimbo stuff";
single/double panel humorous cartoons with gaglines. Send query letter with roughs and finished cartoons.
Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month by SASE or if interested. Rights purchased vary. Pays $50
for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 3-5 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Prefers women of achieve
ment. Open/flexible to all media. Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include b&w tearsheets, roughs, photocopies, final art and photographs. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; $50 minimum for b&w inside. Finds artists through
submissions, Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market.
Tips: "Must have knowledge of cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods and how today's women think!"
AMERICA'S COMMUNITY BANKER, (formerly Savings & Community Banker), 900 19th St. NW,
Washington DC 20006. (202)857-3143. Fax: (202)857-5581. Art Director: Amanda Elliott. Estab. 1992.
Monthly trade journal targeting senior executives of community banks. Circ. 12,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies for #10 SASE with first-class
postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 150 illustrators/year. Buys 5-6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers all media and any style. Send postcard-size sample. Samples are filed. Does not report back.
"Artists should be patient and continue to update our files with future mailings. We will contact artist when
the right story comes along." Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include mostly finished work, some sketches. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $800- 1 ,200 for
color cover; $250-400 for b&w, $250-800 for color inside; $250-300 for spots. Finds artists primarily through
word of mouth.
^ANALOG, 1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036. (212)782-8547. Fax: (212) 782-8309. Art Director:
Terri Czeczko. Estab. 1930. Monthly consumer magazine. Circ. 80,000. Art guidelines free for #10 SASE
with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Prefers single panel cartoons. Send query letter with photocopies and/or tearsheets and SASE.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays
on acceptance; $35 minimum for b&w cartoons.
Illustrations: Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Prefers science fiction, hardware, robots, aliens and creatures.
Considers all media. Send query letter with printed samples or tearsheets and SASE. Send follow-up postcard
sample every 4 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS
files. Files samples of interest, others are returned by SASE, Reports back only if interested. k*No phone
calls." Portfolios may be dropped off every Tuesday and should include b&w and color tearsheets and
transparencies. "No original art please, especially oversized." Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance;
$1,200 for color cover; $125 minimum for b&w inside; $35-50 for spots. Finds illustrators through Black
Book, LA Workbook, American Showcase and other reference books.
CANCELS ON EARTH MAGAZINE, 16 E. 34th St., New York NY 10016. (212)251-8127. Fax:
(212)684-0679. Website: http://www.guideposts.org. Director of Art & Design: Lawrence A. Laukhuf. Estab.
1995. Bimonthly magazine featuring true stories of angel encounters and angelic behavior. Circ. 500,000.
Illustrations: Approached by 500 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Prefers conceptual/realistic,
"soft" styles. Considers all media. 2% of illustration demands computer skills. Call for submission informa
tion. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Art director will contact for portfolio review of color slides and transparencies if interested.
Buys one-time rights or rights purchased vary. Pays on acceptance. Payment varies. Finds artists through
reps, American Showcase, submissions.
Tips: "If you submit work, know our publications!"
ANIMALS, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston MA 02130. (617)522-7400. Fax: (617)522-4885. Contact;
Carolina DeBenedictis. Estab. 1868. "Animals is a national bimonthly 4-color magazine published by the
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals. We publish articles on and photographs of
wildlife, domestic animals, conservation, controversies involving animals, animal-welfare issues, pet health
and pet care." Circ. 90,000. Original artwork usually returned after publication. Sample copy $2.95 with
SASE (8^X11).
Illustrations: Approached by 1,000 illustrators/year. Works with 5 illustrators/year. Buys 5 or less illustra
tions/year from freelancers. Uses artists mainly for spots. Prefers pets or wildlife illustrations relating to a
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particular article topic. Prefers pen & ink, then airbrush, charcoal/pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic,
oil, pastel and mixed media. Needs editorial and medical illustration. Send query letter with brochure or
tearsheets. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Publication will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color roughs, original/final art, tearsheets
and final reproduction/product. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance; $300 maximum for color
cover; $150 maximum for b&w, $200 for color inside.
Tips: "In your samples, include work showing animals, particularly dogs and cats or humans with cats or
dogs. Show a representative sampling."
APPALACHIAN TRAILWAY NEWS, Box 807, Harpers Ferry WV 25425. (304)535-6331. Fax:
(304)535-2667. Editor: Judith Jenner. Emphasizes the Appalachian Trail for members of the Appalachian
Trail Conference. 5 issues/year; 4 issues b&w, 1 issue color. Circ. 26,000. Sometimes accepts previously
published material. Returns original artwork after publication. Sample copy $3 (no SASE); art guidelines
for SASE with first-class postage.
illustrations: Buys 2-5 illustrations/issue. Prefers pen & ink, charcoal/pencil, colored pencil, watercolor,
acrylic, oil, pastel and calligraphy. Original artwork must be related to the Appalachian Trail. Send query
letter with samples to be kept on file. Prefers photostats, photocopies or tearsheets as samples. Samples not
filed are returned by SASE. Reports within 2 months. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance;
$25-200 for b&w, occasional color. Also buys 1-2 cartoons/year; pays $25 and up. Finds most artists through
references, word of mouth and samples received through the mail.
AQUA-FIELD PUBLICATIONS, 66 W. Gilbert, Shrewsbury NJ 07702. (908)842-8300. Fax: (908)842-
0281. Art Director: Sharon Kissling. Estab. 1974. Magazines emphasizing outdoor recreation: hunting, fish
ing, scuba, camping, home improvement and gardening. "Geared to the active, outdoors-oriented adult, mid-
to-upper income. There is some family material." Publications are 4-color, 2-color and b&w with conserva
tive/classic design. Publishes annuals. Circ. 200,000. Accepts previously published material. Original artwork
is returned after publication.
Illustrations: Approached by 30-40 illustrators/year. Works with 3-4 illustrators/year. Buys 4-8 illustrations/
issue. Uses freelancers mainly for paste-up, covers and spots, and b&w magazine illustration specific to story
subject matter. Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Reports back within 1 month. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of final art, tearsheets, photo
graphs and slides. Negotiates rights purchased. Pay is negotiable. Needs technical illustration.
Tips: "Don't send original art. I want to see mostly realistic/painterly work. No totally abstract work or
work that doesn't apply to our outdoors theme."
(AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE, 400 Post Ave., New York NY 11590. (516)338-0900 ext. 214.
Fax: (516)338-0100. E-mail areadev@area-development.com. Website: http://www.area-developrnent.com.
Art Director: Marta Sivakoff. Estab. 1965. Monthly trade journal regarding economic development and site
selection issues. Circ. 40,000.
Illustration: Approached by 60 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Prefers business/corporate
themes with strong conceptual ideas. Considers all media. 50% of freelance illustration demands knowledge
of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3 1 for the Mac. Send EPS, TIFF files. Samples are not filed and are returned.
Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of b&w, color tearsheets if interested. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Pays on publication.
Tips: "Must have corporate understanding and strong conceptual ideas. We are not about pretty images —
we address the decision-makers' needs by presenting their perspectives."
ARMY MAGAZINE, 2425 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA 22201. (703)841-4300. Art Director: Patty Zuker-
owski. Estab. 1950. Monthly trade journal dealing with current and historical military affairs. Also covers
military doctrine, theory, technology and current affairs from a military perspective. Circ. 115,000. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $2.25. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 5 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers military, political and humorous
cartoons; single or double panel, b&w washes and line drawings with gaglines. Send query letter with
brochure and finished cartoons. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 1-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers military, historical or political themes. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, acrylic, marker, charcoal and
mixed media. "Can accept artwork done with Illustrator or Photoshop for Macintosh." Send query letter
with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photocopies and photostats. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w and color tearsheets, photocopies and photographs. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $300
minimum for b&w, $500 minimum for color cover; $50 for b&w, $75 for color inside; $35-50 for spots.
ART DIRECTION, 456 Glenbrook Rd., Glenbrook CT 06906-1800. (203)353-1441. Fax: (203)353-1371.
Editor: Dan Barron. Estab. 1 949. Monthly 4-color trade magazine that emphasizes advertising for art directors.
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Circ. 7,014. Accepts previously published artwork. Original work not returned after publication. Sample
copy $4.50. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Receives 7 illustrations/week from freelancers. Uses 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assign
ment only. Interested in themes that relate to advertising. Needs editorial illustration. Send query letter with
brochure showing art styles. Samples are not filed and are returned only if requested. Reports in 3 weeks.
Portfolio of tearsheets may be dropped off every Monday-Friday. Sometimes requests work on spec before
assigning job. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $350 for color cover.
Tips: "Must be about current advertising."
ARTHRITIS TODAY MAGAZINE, 1330 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta GA 30309-2858. (404)872-7100.
Fax: (404)872-9559. Art Director: Deb Gaston. Estab. 1987. Bimonthly consumer magazine. "Arthritis Today
is the official magazine of the Arthritis Foundation. It is an award- winning publication that provides the
most comprehensive and reliable source of information about arthritis research, care and treatment. It is
written both for people with arthritis and those who care about them." Circ, 600,000. Originals returned at
job's completion. Sample copies available. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-20 illustrators/year. Buys 2-6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, colored pencil, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter
with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, slides (optional) and transparencies (optional). Samples are filed. Publi
cation will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets, photostats,
photocopies, final art and photographs. Buys first time North American serial rights. Other usage negotiated.
Pays on acceptance. Finds artists through sourcebooks, other publications, word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "No limits on areas of the magazine open to freelancers. Two-three departments, each issue use spot
illustrations. Submit tearsheets for consideration. No cartoons."
THE ARTIST'S MAGAZINE, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Contact: Editor. Monthly 4-color
magazine emphasizing the techniques of working artists for the serious beginning, amateur and professional
artist. Circ. 275,000. Occasionally accepts previously published material. Returns original artwork after
publication. Sample copy $2 with SASE and 3 first-class stamps. Art guidelines available.
• Sponsors annual contest. Send SASE for more information. Also publishes a quarterly issue called
Watercolor Magic.
Cartoons: Contact Ann Abbott, managing editor. Buys 2-3 "top-quality" cartoons/issue. Most cartoons
bought are single panel finished cartoons with or without gagline — b&w line drawings and washes. "We're
also on the lookout for color, multipanel (4-6 panels) work with a theme to use on our 'P.S.' page. Any
medium." All cartoons should be artist-oriented, appeal to the working artist and should not denigrate art or
artists. Avoid cliche situations. For single panel cartoon submissions, send cover letter with 4 or more finished
cartoons. For "P.S." submissions, query first with roughs and samples. Material not filed is returned only
by SASE. Reports within 6 weeks. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on acceptance; $65 and
up for b&w single panels; $200 and up for "P.S." work.
Illustrations: Contact Mike Mitzel, art director. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs and tearsheets to be kept on
file. Prefers photostats or tearsheets as samples. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Buys first rights.
Pays on acceptance. Pays $250 for color inside. "We're also looking for b&w spots of art-related subjects.
We will buy all rights; pay $25 per spot."
ARTS INDIANA, 47 S. Pennsylvania, #701, Indianapolis IN 46204-3622. (317)632-7894. Fax: (317)632-
7966. Editor-in-Chief: Lou Harry. Estab. 1979. Monthly arts magazine. Circ. 12,000. Sample copies available
for $4.95. 25% of freelance work demands computer knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
Cartoons: Approached by 5-10 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers arts-related (all arts) and
humorous cartoons; single panel b&w washes and line drawings with or without gaglines. Send query letter
with roughs and finished cartoons. Samples are not filed. Reports back within 3 days. Buys one-time rights.
Pays $35 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 5-10 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers any line drawings for
illustrating columns. Considers pen & ink. Send query letter with SASE and photocopies. Reports back
within 3 days. Portfolio review not required. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $25-35 per line
drawing; $35 for spots.
Tips: "Anticipate lead time better with submissions."
ISAAC ASIMOV'S SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINE, 1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
(212)354-6500. Fax: (212) 697-1567. Art Director: Terri Czeczko. Estab. 1977. Monthly b&w with 4-color
cover magazine of science fiction and fantasy. Circ. 80,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork returned at job's completion. Art guidelines available for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers science and fantasy oriented,
humorous cartoons. Prefers single panel, b&w washes or line drawings with and without gagline. Send
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photocopies and/or tearsheets and SASE. Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $35 minimum.
Illustrations: Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers all media. Send query letter
with printed samples, photocopies and/or tearsheets and SASE. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
QuarkXPress 7.5 version 3.3. Send EPS files. Reports back only if interested. "No phone calls." Portfolios
may be dropped off every Tuesday and should include b&w and color tearsheets and transparencies. "No
original art please, especially no oversized paintings." Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $1,200
minimum for color cover; $125 minimum for b&w inside; $35-50 for spots.
ASPCA ANIMAL WATCH, 424 E. 92nd St., New York NY 10128. (212)876-7700, ext. 4441. Art
Director: Amber Alliger. Estab. 1960. Quarterly company magazine. Circ. 90,000. Accepts previously pub
lished artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion.
Cartoons: Approached by 20-25 cartoonists/year. Prefers animal-related themes or styles. Send brochure,
roughs and photocopies. Samples are filed. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $75-100.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Prefers animal-related themes
or styles. Considers all media. Send photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Rights
purchased vary. Pays on publication; $150 for color cover; $75 for b&w and $100 for color inside.
(ASPEN MAGAZINE, Box G-3, Aspen CO 81612. (970)920-4040. Fax: (970)920-4044. Art Director:
Andrew Snider. Bimonthly 4-color city magazine with the emphasis on Aspen and the valley. Circ. 12,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Samples copies and
art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Approached by 15 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Themes and styles should be
appropriate for editorial content. Considers all media. Send query letter with tearsheets, photostats, photo
graphs, slides, photocopies and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Call for
appointment to show a portfolio, which should include thumbnails, roughs, tearsheets, slides and photographs.
Buys first, one-time or reprint rights. Pays on publication.
(ASPIRE, 404 BNA Dr., Bldg. 200, Suite 508, Nashville TN 37217. (615)872-8080 ext. 2657. Fax:
(615)889-0437. Art Director: Michael Miller. Estab. 1991. Monthly consumer magazine emphasizing wom
en's lifestyles with a Christian slant. Circ. 100,000. Sample copies for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Illustration: 20% of illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkX
Press. Send query letter with printed samples. "We will accept work compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5
version 3.3. Send EPS files." Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Buys first North American
serial rights. Pays on publication; $300-1,000 for color inside. Pays $150 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Prefers designers with editorial experience. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Send query letter with printed
samples.
Tips: "Read our magazine. We need fast workers with quick turnaround."
ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE UNIONS-INTERNATIONAL, One City Center, 120 W. Seventh
St., Bloomington IN 47401. (812)855-8455. Fax: (812)855-0162. E-mail: avest@indiana.edu. Website: http://
www.gatech.edu/student.services.acvi/indexntm. Assistant Director of Publishing and Marketing: Ann Vest.
Estab. 1914. Professional education association journal. "Covers multicultural issues, creating community
on campus, union and activities programming, managing staff, union operation, professional development
and student development." Needs computer-literate freelancers with knowledge of CorelDraw for illustration.
• Also publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. See listing in the Book Publishers section
for more information.
Illustrations: Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, pencil, and computer illustration. Send query
letter with resume, photocopies, tearsheets, photographs and color transparencies of college student union
activities. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates rights purchased.
Design: Needs designers for production. Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Pays by project.
Tips: "We are a volunteer-driven association. Most people submit work on mat basis. We are on a limited
budget."
JASTRONOMY, 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53187. (414)796-8776. Fax: (414)796-1142. Art
Director: Tom Hunt. Estab. 1973. Monthly consumer magazine emphasizing the study and hobby of astron
omy. Circ. 200,000.
• Published by Kalmbach Publishing. Also see listings for Classic Toy Trains, Finescale Modeler,
Model Railroader, Model Retailer, Nutshell News and Trains.
Illustration: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers space art. Considers all
media. 10% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press. Send query letter with slides. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with above software. Samples
are filed or returned. Reports back within 1 month. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $350 minimum.
Finds illustrators through word of mouth and submissions.
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ATHLON SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 220 25th Ave, N, Suite 200, Nashville TN 37203.
(615)327-0747. Fax: (615)3274149. Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1967. Consumer magazine: college and
pro pre-season football annuals, pro baseball and pro basketball pre-season annuals. Circ. 800,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies and/or an
guidelines available.
Illustrations: Approached by 6 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers
sports figure illustration. Considers all media. Send query letter with brochure, photographs, photocopies,
slides, transparencies, samples and pricing information. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested
within 2-3 weeks. Buys one-time rights.
ATLANTIC CITY MAGAZINE, Box 2100, Pleasantville NJ 08232-1324. (609)272-7907. Fax: (609)272-
7910. Director of Design & Production: Michael L.B. Lacy. Estab. 1979. 4-coIor monthly that emphasizes
the growth, people and entertainment of the Atlantic City/South Jersey region for residents and visitors. Circ.
50,000.
Illustrations: Approached by 1,000 illustrators/year. Works with 20 illustrators/year. Buys 36 illustrations/
year. Uses artists for spots, department and feature illustration. Uses mainly 4-coIor and some b&w. Works
on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure showing art style, tearsheets, slides and photographs to
be kept on file. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of printed samples, final reproduction/product,
color and b&w tearsheets and photographs. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $250 for b&w and $500
for color cover; $125 for b&w and $225 for color inside.
Tips: "We are looking for intelligent, reliable artists who can work within the confines of our budget and
time frame. Deliver good art and receive good tearsheets. We are produced completely electronically and
have more flexibility with design. Now illustrators who can work with and provide electronic files are a
plus."
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 120 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor Ml 48104. (313)994-3500. Art
Director: Lawrence C. Crane. Estab. 1986. Monthly 4-color uautomobile magazine for upscale life-styles."
Traditional, ''imaginative" design. Circ. 650,000. Original artwork is returned after publication. Art guide
lines specific for each project.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads. Works with 5-10 illustrators/year.
Buys 2-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers airbrush, mixed media, colored pencil,
watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel and collage. Needs editorial and technical illustrations. Send query letter with
brochure showing art style, resume, tearsheets, slides, photographs or transparencies. Show automobiles in
various styles and media. "This is a full-color magazine, illustrations of cars and people must be accurate."
Samples are returned only if requested. "I would like to keep something in my file." Reports back about
queries/submissions only if interested. Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolio should include
final art, color tearsheets, slides and transparencies. Buys first rights and one-time rights. Pays $200 and up
for color inside. Pays up to $2,000 depending on size of illustration. Finds artists through mailed samples.
Tips: "Send samples that show cars drawn accurately with a unique style and imaginative use of medium/"
fAUTOMUNDO, 525 NW 27th Ave., #204, Miami FL 33 1 25. (305)54 1 -41 98, Fax: (305)54 1 -5 1 38. Editor:
Jorge Koechlin. Estab. 1982. Monthly 4-color Spanish automotive magazine. Accepts previously published
artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 2 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers car motifs. Prefers cartoons
without gagline. Send query letter with brochure and roughs. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. Rights purchased vary. Pays $10 for b&w cartoons.
Illustrations: Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday.
Needs editorial illustrations.
Design: Needs freelancers for design with knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Send
brochure.
AWARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 2720 NW Sixth St., Gainesville FL 32609-2992. (352)378-3879.
Vice President-Creative: Scott M, Stephens. Estab. 1984. Semi-annual, annual 4-color company magazines
and posters for Fortune 100 companies. Circ. 500,000 to 6.5 million. 30% of freelance work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw. Original artwork is not returned.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 20 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Needs editorial, medical and technical illustration. Prefers realistic styles; very graphic and educational.
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Considers airbrush, acrylic, oil and colored pencil. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photostats.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include printed samples, color tearsheets, photostats, photographs, slides and photocopies. Buys all rights.
Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays on acceptance; $1,500 for color cover; $200
for color inside.
Tips: "Have a universal appealing style. We deal with medical and educational publications, so abstract
images and style will not be considered." Must be able to illustrate people and be anatomically accurate.
^B.C. OUTDOORS, 202-1132 Hamilton St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2S2 Canada. (604)687-
1581. Editor: Karl Bruhn. 4-color magazine, emphasizing fishing, hunting, RV camping, wildlife/conserva
tion. Published 8 times/year. Circ. 40,000. Original artwork returned after publication unless bought outright.
Prefers inquiring freelancers to be familiar with Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress.
illustrations: Approached by more than 10 illustrators/year. Buys 16-20 illustrations/year. Interested in
outdoors, creatures and activities as stories require. Format: b&w line drawings and washes for inside and
color washes for inside and cover. Works on assignment only. Samples returned by S AE (nonresidents include
IRC). Reports back on future assignment possibilities. Arrange personal appointment to show portfolio or
send samples of style. Subject matter and the art's quality must fit with publication. Reports in 6-8 weeks.
Buys first North American serial rights or all rights on a work-for-hire basis. Pays on acceptance; $40
minimum for spots.
Tips: "Send us material on fishing and hunting. We generally just send back non-related work."
$THE BABY CONNECTION NEWS JOURNAL, Drawer 33550, San Antonio TX 78265-3550. Art
Director: G.M. Boyd. Illustrations Department, Chairman: Leanna Garcia. Estab. 1986. Publications for new
and expectant families with emphasis on infant development, maternity issues, parenting humor, bonding
and infant care. Circ. 45,000-60,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are not returned.
Sample copies available for $3.75.
• The Baby Connection is one of several magazines and journals published by Baby's Mart, a retail
baby store and educational center. They also publish Fitter Patter Chatter, The Smarter Baby Club
Newsletter and Baby Facts— Fax. This organization needs a steady supply of cartoons and illustrations.
Cartoons: Approached by 15-30 cartoonists/year. Buys 4-16 cartoons/issue. Cartoons on maternity issues:
stages of pregnancy; expectant father in various humorous situations; new dad/new mom humorous situations;
cartoons of babies crawling, sitting, laying, eating, fussing, happy. Prefers political and humorous cartoons;
single, double or multiple panel, b&w line drawings with or without gaglines. Send query letter with finished
cartoons and personal biography. Samples are filed. "Please allow up to 6 months if necessary." Reports
back only if interested. Buys one-time rights.. Pays $10 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 12-20 illustrators/year. Buys 6-12 cartoons/issue. Prefers illustrations of babies
either humorous or the "oh how cute — how adorable — oh how sweet" type, pregnant moms, expectant dads,
new moms, new fathers, drawings of a baby's room, crib, nursery items, medical illustrations or any topic
on pregnancy or birthing. Considers pen & ink and marker. Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photocop
ies and biography. Samples are filed. Reports back within 6 months. Portfolio review not required. Buys
one-time rights. Pays on publication; $10 for b&w inside.
Tips: "We absolutely encourage all new artists we come in contact with. We do hundreds of brochures for
our products and classes each year which all require lots of art. Do not call us. Your best chances are to
follow our guidelines stated here, have a little patience, take a chance with your own style of creativity and
remember we are open to most anything! All submissions should include a brief, personable biography of
the artist as we like our readers to get a glimpse into our contributors' personal details — think of something
out of the ordinary about yourself, your life, your work, your outlook! If you send a sample, for goodness
sake, send one suited to us, you know— babies! There are thousands of artists out there who all send wild,
wacky, totally unrelated work to us. Save your postage unless you can actually draw babies."
^BACKPACKER MAGAZINE, 33 E. Minor St., Emmaus PA 18098. (610)967-5171. Fax: (617)967-
8181. E-mail: jpepper@aol.com. Art Director: John Pepper. Estab. 1973. Consumer magazine covering non-
motorized wilderness travel. Circ. 250,000. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustration: Approached by 200-300 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Considers all media.
60% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress. Send query letter with printed samples, photocopies and/or tearsheets. Send follow-up postcard
sample every 6 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress. Samples are files and are
not returned. Artist should follow up with call. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of color
photographs, slides, tearsheets and/or transparencies if interested. Buys first rights or reprint rights. Pays on
publication; $200 minimum for b&w or color inside or spots. Finds artists through submissions and other
magazines.
Tips: Backpacker does not buy cartoons. "Know the subject matter, and know Backpacker Magazine"
BALLAST QUARTERLY REVIEW, 2022 X Ave., Dysart IA 52224-9767. Contact: Art Director. Estab.
1985. Quarterly literary and graphic design magazine. ''Ballast is an acronym for Books Art Language Logic
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Ambiguity Science and Teaching. It is a journal of verbal and visual wit. Audience consists mainly of
designers, illustrators, writers and teachers." Circ. 600. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for 5 first-class stamps.
illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Publishes 3 illustrations/issue. Seeks b&w line art— no
halftones. Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies and SASE. Samples are sometimes filed
or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Payment is 5-10 copies of issue. Finds artists through
books, magazines, word of mouth, other illustrators.
Tips: "We rarely use unsolicited artwork. Become familiar with past issues."
BALLOON LIFE MAGAZINE, 2145 Dale Ave., Sacramento CA 95815. (916)922-9648. Fax: (916)922-
4730. E-mail: blnlife@scn.org. Website: http://www.aero.com. Editor: Tom Hamilton. Estab. 1985. Monthly
4-color magazine emphasizing the sport of ballooning. "Contains current news, feature articles, a calendar
and more. Audience is sport balloon enthusiasts," Circ. 4,000. Accepts previously published material Origi
nal artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for SASE with 8 first-class stamps. Art guidelines for
SASE with first-class postage. Needs computer illustrators familiar with Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Colorit, Pixol Paint Professional and Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 20-30 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Seeks gag, editorial or political
cartoons, caricatures and humorous illustrations. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings with or without
gaglines. Send query letter with samples, roughs and finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned. Reports
back within 1 month. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $25 for b&w and $25-40 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-20 illustrators/year. Buys 1-3 illustrations/year. Send postcard sample or
query letter with business card and samples. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Macintosh files.
Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned. Reports back within 1 month. Will contact for portfolio review
if interested. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $50 for color cover; $15-25 for b&w, $25-40 for color
inside.
Tips: "Know what a modern hot air balloon looks like! Too many cartoons reach us that are technically
unacceptable."
BALTIMORE MAGAZINE, 16S. CalvertSt., Baltimore MD 21202. (410)752-7375. Fax: (410)625-0280.
Art Director: Lisa Chune. Production Manager: John Marsh. Estab. 1908. Monthly city magazine featuring
news, profiles and service articles. Circ, 57,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available for $2.05/copy. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop or any other program that is saved as a TIFF or PICT file.
Illustrations: Approached by 60 illustrators/year. Buys 4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers all media, depending on assignment. Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions. Samples
are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $100-
400 for b&w, $150-600 for color insides; 60 days after invoice. Finds artists through sourcebooks, publica
tions, word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: All art is freelance — humorous front pieces, feature illustrations, etc. Does not use cartoons.
BARTENDER MAGAZINE, Box 158, Liberty Corner NJ 07938. (908)766-6006. Fax: (908)766-6607.
Editor: Jackie Foley. Estab. 1979. Quarterly 4-color trade journal emphasizing restaurants, taverns, bars,
bartenders, bar managers, owners, etc. Circ. 147,000.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Prefers bar themes; single panel Send
query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $50 for b&w
and $100 for color cover; $50 for b&w and $100 for color inside.
Illustrations: Approached by 5 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers
bar themes. Considers any media. Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed. Negotiates rights
purchased. Pays on publication; $500 for color cover.
Design: Needs computer-literate designers familiar with QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
BAY AREA PARENT/BAY AREA BABY, 401 Alberto Way, Suite A, Los Gatos CA 95032. (408)356-
4801. Fax: (408)356-4903. Editorial Art Director: Sallie. Estab. 1983. Biannual family and parenting resource
magazine. Circ. 75,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Sample copies and art guidelines available. 40% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker
and QuarkXPress.
Cartoons: Approached by 5 cartoonists/year. Prefers fun, cute style: single panel. Send query letter with
resume and finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates rights purchased
Pays $30 for b&w, $40 for color.
Tips: "Start out cheap, get us hooked, be reliable, work fast, make sure artwork arrives on time. Keep in
mind that the work will be printed on newsprint. This can be very muddy. Artist has to compensate for this."
BAY WINDOWS, 1523 Washington St., Boston MA 02118. (617)266-6670. E-mail: epperly® bay window
s.com. Editor: Jeff Epperly. Estab. 1981. A weekly newspaper "targeted to politically-aware lesbians, gay
men and other political allies publishing non-erotic news and features"; b&w with 2-color cover. Circ.
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46,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copies
available. Needs computer illustrators familiar with Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 freelance cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 freelance cartoons/issue. Buys 50 free
lance cartoons/year. Preferred themes include politics and life-styles. Prefers double and multiple panel,
political and editorial cartoons with gagline, b&w line drawings. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are
returned by S ASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist within 6 weeks only if interested. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; $75-100 for b&w only.
BISustrations: Approached by 60 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 1 freelance illustration/issue. Buys 50
freelance illustrations/year. Artists work on assignment only. Preferred themes include politics — "humor is
a plus." Considers pen & ink and marker drawings. Send query letter with photostats and SASE. Samples
are filed. Reports back within six weeks only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Pays on publication; $100-125 for cover; $75-100 for b&w inside; $75 for spots.
JBECKETT PUBLICATIONS, 15850 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas TX 75248. (214)991-6657. Fax: (214)991-
8930. E-mail: art_gallery@ beckett.com. Website: http://www.beckett.com. Art Editor: Judi Smalling. Estab.
1984. Publishes monthly consumer magazines emphasizing sports card and memorabilia collecting (baseball,
football, basketball, hockey and auto racing). U0ur readers particularly enjoy sports art of superstar athletes."
Circ. 1 million. Art guidelines for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Illustration: Approached by 150-250 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Prefers sports art with
good likeness, vertical format. Considers all media. Send query letter with SASE or contact by e-mail.
Accepts disk submissions. Send high resolution, 5-file EPS files. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1
month. Will contact for portfolio review of slides and transparencies if interested. Buys first North American
serial, with option for reprint and electronic rights. Pays on acceptance; $300 minimum for color cover;
$150 maximum for b&w, $200 maximum for color inside. Finds illustrators through art contest, word of
mouth, the Beckett magazines.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Prefers local designers with experience in editorial
design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.0, QuarkX
Press 3.3. Send query letter with photocopies.
Tips: "Read our magazines to determine which superstar athletes are desirable to paint. Vertical format
preferred. Submit 4X5 transparencies or 35mm slides. Label submissions. Call or write for our current 'Want
List.' "
BEER, The Magazine, Box 717, Hayward CA 94543-0717. (510)538-9500. Fax: (510)538-7644. E-mail:
beerthemag@aol.com. Publisher: Bill Owens. Art Director: Dayna Goforth. Estab. 1993. Bimonthly (except
January) consumer magazine. "A lifestyle magazine for beer lovers, aficionados and fanatics!" Circ. 60,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Samples copies available for
$5. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
• Also publishes American Brewer Magazine.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Wants cartoons dealing with drinking
beer. Prefers single or multiple panel. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $50-100
for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers any style. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, collage, charcoal, watercolor,
acrylic and oil. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photographs, slides, photocopies and
transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the
artist only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include
roughs. Buys first rights or negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance; $300-500 for color cover;
$100-200 for color inside. Pays $50 for spots.
THE BERKELEY MONTHLY, 1301 59th St., Emeryville CA 94608. (5 10)658-98 11. Fax: (510)658-9902.
E-mail: themonthly@aol.com. Art Director: Andreas Jones. Estab. 1970. Consumer monthly tabloid; b&w
with 4-color cover. Editorial features are general interests (art, entertainment, business owner profiles) for
an upscale audience. Circ. 75,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's comple
tion. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Sample copy and guidelines for SASE with 5 oz. first-
class ($1.24). No nature or architectural illustrations. 100% of freelance design work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress or Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 75-100 cartoonists/year. Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Prefers single panel, b&w line
drawings; "any style, extreme humor." Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $35 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 150-200 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers pen & ink, water-
color, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media and pastel. Send postcard sample or query letter
with tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts submissions on disk, Mac compatible with Aldus FreeHand, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus PageMaker or QuarkXPress. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, b&w tear-
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sheets and slides. Buys one-time rights. Pays $100-200 for b&w inside; $25-50 for spots. Pays 30 days after
publication.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 100% of freelance design requires knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker 6.0, Aldus FreeHand 5.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.3 and Adobe Illustrator 3.5.
Send query letter with resume, photocopies or tearsheets. Pays for design by project.
JBETTER HEALTH MAGAZINE, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven CT 06511. (203)789-3972. Fax:
(203)789-4053. Editor: Magaly Olivero. Estab. 1979. Bimonthly, 4-color "consumer health magazine." Circ.
140,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available for $1.25. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Aldus
FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 2-4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media, pastel
and computer illustration. Send query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac,
Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Photoshop. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Write for appointment to show a portfolio, or mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include rough,
original/final art, color tearsheets, photostats, photographs and photocopies. Buys first rights. Pays on accep
tance; $600 for color cover; $400 for color inside.
BEVERAGE WORLD MAGAZINE, 150 Great Neck Rd, Great Neck NY 11021. (516)829-9210. E-
mail: bevworld@aol.com. Senior Art Director: John Boudreau. Editor: M. Havis Dawson. Monthly magazine
covering beverages (beers, wines, spirits, bottled waters, soft drinks, juices) for soft drink bottlers, breweries,
bottled water/juice plants, wineries and distilleries. Circ. 33,000. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Original
artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample copy $2.50. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Buys 3-4 illustrations. Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample, brochure, photocop
ies and photographs to be kept on file. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Reports only if interested.
Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance; $350 for color cover; $50-100 for b&w inside. Uses color
illustration for cover, usually b&w for spots inside.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 98% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator or QuarkXPress. Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies and tearsheets. Pays by
project.
Tips: "We prefer to work with Macintosh graphic and layout artists."
JBIRD WATCHER'S DIGEST, Box 110, Marietta OH 45750. (614)373-5285. Editor: William H. Thomp
son IIL Bimonthly magazine covering birds and bird watching for "bird watchers and birders (backyard and
field; veteran and novice)." Circ. 90,000. Previously published material OK. Original work returned after
publication. Sample copy $3.
Cartoons: Interested in themes pertaining to birds and/or bird watchers. Single panel b&w line drawings
with or without gagline. Send roughs. Samples returned by SASE. Reports in 2 months. Buys one-time rights
or reprint rights. Pays $20 on publication.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Send samples or tearsheets. Reports back within 2 months. Buys
one-time rights. Pays $50 minimum for b&w; $100 minimum for color.
BLACK BEAR PUBLICATIONS/BLACK BEAR REVIEW, 1916 Lincoln St., Croydon PA 19021-
8026. Editor: Ave Jeanne. Associate Editor: Ron Zettlemoyer. Estab. 1984. Publishes semiannual b&w
magazine emphasizing social, political, ecological and environmental subjects "for mostly well-educated
adults." Circ. 500. Also publishes chapbooks. Accepts previously published artwork. Art guidelines for
SASE with first-class postage. Current copy $5 postpaid in US.
Illustrations: Works with 20 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers collage, woodcut, pen &
ink. Send camera ready pieces with SASE. Samples not filed returned by SASE. Portfolio review not required.
Reports within 2 weeks. Acquires one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays in copies, on publication, for
the magazine. Pays cash on acceptance for chapbook illustrators. Chapbook illustrators are contacted for
assignments. Average pay for chapbook illustrators is $35 for one-time rights. Does not use illustrations over
4x6. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Read our listing carefully. Be familiar with our needs and our tastes in previously published illustra
tions. We can't judge you by your resume — send signed copies of b&w artwork. No humor please. If we are
interested, we won't let you know without a SASE."
BLACK WARRIOR REVIEW, Box 2936, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL 35486. (205)348-4518.
E-mail: warrior@woodsquad.as.ua.edu. Editor: Mindy Wilson. Biannual 4-color literary magazine publishing
contemporary poetry, fiction and nonfiction by new and established writers. Circ. 2,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copy $6.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Themes and styles vary.
Needs editorial illustration. Considers color and b&w photography, pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil, collage
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and marker. Send postcard sample. Samples are not filed. Pays on publication; $150 for b&w or color cover;
$50 for b&w or color inside.
Tips: "Look at the magazine."
THE B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MONTHLY, B'nai B'rith, 1640 Rhode Island Ave.
NW, Washington DC 20036. (202)857-6645. Editor: Jeff Rubin. Estab. 1886. Specialized magazine published
8 times a year, focusing on issues of interest to the Jewish family. Circ. 200,000. Originals returned at job's
completion. Sample copies available for $2.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage, marker,
charcoal. Send query letter with brochure and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolio should include final art, color, tearsheets and published
work. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $400 for color cover; $50 for b&w, $100 for color inside.
Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Have a strong and varied portfolio reflecting a high degree of professionalism. Illustrations should
reflect a proficiency in conceptualizing art — not just rendering. Will not be held responsible for unsolicited
material."
JBODY, HIND AND SPIRIT MAGAZINE, Box 701, Providence RI 02901. (401)351-4320. Fax:
(401)272-5767. Publisher: James T. Valliere. Editor-in-Chief: Jane Kuhn. Estab. 1982. Bimonthly magazine
emphasizing New Age, natural living and metaphysical topics for people looking for tools to improve body,
mind and spirit. Circ. 150,000. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for 9 X 12 SASE
with $1.07 postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 40 illustrators/year. Works with 3 illustrators/year. Buys 25 illustrations/year.
Works on assignment only. Prefers line art with New Age, natural living and metaphysical themes. Send
query letter with resume, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and photographs. Samples not filed are
returned by SASE. Reports within 3 months. To show a portfolio, mail final ait and tearsheets. Buys one
time reprint rights. Pays on publication; $75 for b&w and $100 for color inside; $150 for b&w and $250 for
color cover.
BOSTONIA MAGAZINE, 10 Lenox St., Brookline MA 02146. (617)353-9711. Art Director: Douglas
Parker. Estab. 1900. Quarterly 4-color alumni magazine of Boston University. Audience is "highly educated."
Circ. 200,000. Sample copies free for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 100 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w
line drawings with gagline. "Would be interested in creative ideas appropriate for highly educated audience."
Send photocopies of unpublished work regularly. Do not send originals. Samples are filed and not returned.
Reports back within weeks only if interested. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays $200.
Illustrations: Approached by 500 illustrators/year. Buys 7 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. Works
on assignment only. Send query letter with photocopies, printed samples and tearsheets. Samples are filed
and not returned. Reports back within weeks only if interested. Will contact for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color and b&w roughs, final art and tearsheets. Buys first North American serial
rights. "Payment depends on final use and size." Pays on acceptance. "Liberal number of tearsheets avail
able at no cost." Payment varies for cover and inside. Pays $200-400 for spots. Fin<3s artists through maga
zines, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Portfolio should include plenty of tearsheets/photocopies as handouts. Don't phone; it disturbs flow
of work in office. No sloppy presentations. Show intelligence and uniqueness of style." Prefers original
illustrations "meant to inform and elucidate."
JBOW & ARROW HUNTING MAGAZINE, Box 2429, Capistrano Beach CA 92624. (714)493-2101.
Fax: (714)240-8680. Editorial Director: Roger Combs. Emphasizes bowhunting and bowhunters. Published
7 times per year. Original artwork returned after publication.
Cartoons: Buys 2-3 cartoons/issue; ail from freelancers. Prefers single panel, with gag line; b&w line
drawings. Send finished cartoons. Material not kept on file returned by SASE. Reports within 2 months.
Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $10-15, b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue; all from freelancers. Prefers live animals/game as themes. Send
samples. Prefers photographs or original work as samples. Especially looks for perspective, unique or accurate
use of color and shading, and an ability to clearly express a thought, emotion or event. Samples returned by
SASE. Reports in 2 months. Portfolio review not required. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $100 for
color cover; $30 for b&w inside.
BOWLING MAGAZINE, 5301 S. 76th St., Greendale WI 53129. (414)423-3232. Fax: (414)421-7977.
Editor: Bill Vint. Estab. 1933. Bimonthly 4-color magazine covering the sport of bowling in its many facets.
Circ. 140,000. Sample copies for 9X12 SAE with 5 first-class stamps. Art guidelines for SASE with first-
class postage.
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This pen & ink, airbrush and gouache drawing by Mark Fisher illustrates a story entitled "Record-Making
Strides" in Boston/a, a quarterly magazine published by Boston University. "Mark has summed up a number
of messages here — a researcher who has designed a machine that makes the machines that make CDs,
thereby reclaiming a technology for the U.S.," says Art Director Doug Parker. "Placing the technician on an
American flag shows the company is local," Fisher says. "The repetition of the CDs shows the mass produc
tion aspect and the angularity to the shapes helps lend a feeling of movement"
Illustrations: Approached by 12 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Send query letter with tearsheets, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 10 days. Rights purchased vary. Pays on acceptance; $250-500 for color cover; $75-250 for
color inside; $25-75 b&w spots (instructional themed material).
Tips: uHave a thorough knowledge of bowling. We have a specific interest in instructional materials that
will clearly illustrate bowling techniques."
BRIDE'S MAGAZINE, Cond£-Nast Publications, 140 E. 45th St., New York NY 10017. (212)880-8530.
Art Director: Phyllis Cox. Assistant Visual Editor: Liz Guillet Lustig. Estab. 1934. Bimonthly 4-color;
"classic, clean, sophisticated design style." Original artwork is returned after publication.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads. Buys 5-10 illustrations/issue. Works
on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, mixed media, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, collage
and calligraphy. Needs editorial illustrations. Send postcard sample. In samples or portfolio, looks for
"graphic quality, conceptual skill, good 'people* style; lively, young, but sophisticated work." Samples are
filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday-Thursday
and should include color and b&w final art, tearsheets, slides, photostats, photographs and transparencies.
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Buys one-time rights or negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $250-350 for b&w or color inside;
$250 minimum for spots. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions/self-promotions,
sourcebooks, artists' agents and reps, attending art exhibitions.
Tips: Sections most open to illustrators are "Something New" (a short subject page with 4-color art); also
needs illustrations to accompany feature articles such as "Wedding Nightmare" and "Honeymoon Hotline,"
travel section features (color).
BRIGADE LEADER, Box 150, Wheaton IL 60189. (708)665-0630. Fax: (708)665-0372. Estab. 1960. Art
Director: Robert Fine. Quarterly 2-color magazine for Christian men leading boys in Brigade. Circ. 11,000.
Original artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample copy for 6 first-class stamps and large SASE;
artist's guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 30 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Interested in sports, family life,
nature and youth themes; single panel with gagline. Include SASE. Buys first rights only. Pays on publication
$35-50 for b&w cartoons.
illustrations: Approached by 45 illustrators/year. Buys 2-4 illustrations/issue. Uses freelancers for editorial
illustrations. Uses editorial illustration in pen & ink, airbrush, pencil and watercolor. Interested in masculine
subjects (sports, camping, out of doors, family). Provide business card and photocopies to be kept on file.
Works on assignment only. Pays on publication; $150 minimum for b&w cover; $100 minimum for inside.
$BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 388 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn NY 11217. (718)596-7400. Fax: (718)852-1290.
Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1995. Monthly Brooklyn regional magazine with an emphasis on culture, politics
and human interest. Circ. 60,000.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers urban life themes. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Does not report back. Cartoonist should call. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Pays $100-200 for b&w, $200-400 for color.
Illustration: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 10-15 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. Send
postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To arrange
portfolio review artist should follow-up with a call. Portfolio should include b&w, color, final art, photo
graphs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $600-1,000 for color
cover; $200-400 for color inside. Pays $200 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Prefers local designers only. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Phone art director.
Tips: "Looking for local talent with an understanding of Brooklyn's diverse cultural makeup."
BUCKMASTERS WHITETAIL MAGAZINE, 10350 Hwy. 80 E., Montgomery AL 36117. (205)215-
3337. Fax: (334)215-3535. Vice President of Production: Dockery Austin. Estab. 1987. Magazine covering
whitetail deer hunting. Seasonal — 6 times a year. Circ. 300,000. Accepts previously published artwork.
Originals are not returned. Sample copies and art guidelines available. 80% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 5 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Send query letter with brochure and
photos of originals. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 months. Rights purchased
according to project. Pays $25 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 5 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Con
siders all media. Send postcard sample. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include final art, slides and photographs. Rights purchased
vary. Pays on publication; $500 for color cover; $150 for color inside.
Design: Needs freelance designers for multimedia. 100% of freelance work requires knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Pays by project.
Tips: "Send samples related to whitetail deer or turkeys."
BUILDINGS MAGAZINE, 427 Sixth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52406. (319)364-6167. Fax: (319)364-
4278. E-mail: elisa-geneser@stamats.com. Website: http://www.buildingsmag.com. Graphic Designer/ Art
Director: Elisa Geneser. Estab. 1906. Monthly trade journal; magazine format; "information related to current
approaches, technologies and products involved in large commercial facilities." Circ. 43,000. Original art
work not returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Works on assignment only. Considers all media, themes and styles. Send postcard sample.
Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Macintosh, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 or Adobe Illustator 5.5.
Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, b&w/
color tearsheets. Rights purchased vary. Pays on acceptance, $100-300 for b&w, $300-500 for color cover;
$50-100 for b&w; $100-200 for color inside; $30-75 for spots. Finds artists through word of mouth and
submissions.
Tips: "Send postcards with samples of your work printed on them. Show us a variety of work (styles), if
available."
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BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL AVIATION, (Division of the McGraw-Hill Companies), 4 International
Dr Rve Brook NY 10573 (914)939-0300. E-mail: bcaedit@mcimail.com. Art Director: Mildred Stone.
Monthly technical publication for corporate pilots and owners of business aircraft. 4-color; "contemporary
nSations: Works with 12 illustrators/year. Buys 12 editorial and technical illustrations/year. Uses artists
mainly for editorials and some covers. Especially needs full-page and spot art ot a business-aviation nature.
"We generally only use artists with a fairly realistic style. This is a serious business publications-graphical ly
conservative. Need artists who can work on short deadline time." 70% ot freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Aldus FreeHand. Query with samples and SASE.
Reports in 1 month. Photocopies OK. Buys all rights, but may reassign rights to artist alter publication.
Negotiates payment. Pays on acceptance; $300 for color; $ 150-200 for spots.
Tips: "I like to buy based more on style than whether an artist has done aircrait drawings belore. Send
tearsheets of printed art."
^BUSINESS LAW TODAY, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., 8th Floor, Chicago IL 6061 1. (312)988-6050, Fax:
(312)988-6035. Art Director: Tamara Nowak. Estab. 1992. Bimonthly magazine covering business law. Circ.
56,000. Sample copies available.
Cartoons- Buys 20-24 cartoons/year. Prefers business law and business lawyers themes, Prefers single
panel humorous, b&w line drawings, with gaglines. Send photocopies and SASE. Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE. Reports back within several months. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; Jj> 150
minimum for b&w.
Illustration- Buys 6-9 illustrations/issue. Prefers editorial illustration. Considers all media. 10% ot freelance
illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send query letter
with printed samples. "We will accept work compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS or
TIFF files." Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact
artist for portfolio review b&w, color, tearsheets if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance;
$650-750 for color cover; $350-450 for b&w inside, $450-500 for color inside.
Tips: "Although our payment may not be the highest, accepting jobs from us could lead to other projects,
since we produce many publications at the ABA.'1
BUSINESS NH MAGAZINE, 404 Chestnut St., Suite 201, Manchester NH 03101-1831, (603)626-6354.
Fax: (603)626-6359. Art Director: Nikki Bonenfant. Estab. 1982. Monthly magazine with focus on business,
politics and people of New Hampshire. Circ. 13,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals re
turned at job's completion. Sample copies free for 9 X 12 SASE and 5 first-class stamps. 10% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXPress.
Illustrations: Approached by 4 illustrators/year. Buys 1-4 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Prefers bold, contemporary graphics. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil and computer-generated
illustration. Send postcard sample or query letter with resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails,
tearsheets, slides and final art. Buys one-time rights and reprint rights. Pays on publication; $50-100 for
b&w, $75-150 for color; $25-50 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design production. 75% of freelance work requires knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.32 or Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send query letter with resume.
Tips: Art Director hires freelancers mostly to illustrate feature stories and for small icon work for depart
ments. Does not use cartoons. "Looking for fast, accurate, detail-oriented work."
BUTTERICKCO., INC., 161 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10013. (212)620-2500. Art Director:
Joe Vior. Associate Art Director: Lauren Angheld. Quarterly magazine and monthly catalog. "Butterick
Magazine is for the home sewer, providing fashion and technical information about our newest sewing
patterns through fashion illustration, photography and articles. The Butterick store catalog is a guide to all
Butterick patterns, shown by illustration and photography." Magazine circ. 350,000. Catalog readership: 9
million worldwide. Originals are returned at job's completion,
Illustrations: "We have two specific needs: primarily fashion illustration in a contemporary yet realistic
style, mostly depicting women and children in full-length poses for our catalog. We are also interested in
travel, interior, light concept and decorative illustration for our magazine." Considers watercolor and gouache
for catalog art; all other media for magazine. Send query letter with tearsheets and color photocopies and
promo cards. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Does not report back, in which
case the artist should call soon if feedback is desired. Portfolio drop off every Monday or mail appropriate
materials. Portfolio should include final art, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies and large format transparen
cies. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Send non-returnable samples several times a year — especially if style changes. We like people to
respect our portfolio drop-off policy. Repeated calling and response cards are undesirable. One follow-up
call by illustrator for feedback is fine."
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$CAMPUS LIFE, 465 Gundersen Dr., Carol Stream IL 60188. Art Director: Doug Johnson. Monthly 4-
color publication for high school and college students. "Though our readership is largely Christian, Campus
Life reflects the interests of all kids — music, activities, photography and sports." Circ. 100,000. Original
artwork returned after publication. "No phone calls, please. Send mailers." Uses freelance artists mainly for
editorial illustration. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Illustrator.
Cartoons: Approached by 50 cartoonists/year. Buys 100 cartoons/year from freelancers. Uses 3-8 single-
panel cartoons/issue plus cartoon features (assigned) on high school and college education, environment,
family life, humor through youth and politics; applies to 13-18 age groups; both horizontal and vertical
format. Prefers to receive finished cartoons. Reports in 4 weeks. Pays on acceptance; $50, b&w, $75, color.
illustrations: Approached by 175 illustrators/year. Works with 10-15 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/
issue, 50/year from freelancers. Styles vary from "contemporary realism to very conceptual." Works on
assignment only. Send promos or tearsheets. Please no original art transparencies or photographs. Samples
returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys first North American
serial rights; also considers second rights. Pays on acceptance; $75-350, b&w, $350-500, color, inside.
Tips: "I like to see a variety in styles and a flair for expressing the teen experience. Keep sending a mailer
every couple of months."
^CANADIAN PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL, 20 Camelot Dr., Suite 600, Nepean, Ontario K2G
5X8 Canada. (613)727-1364. Fax: (613)727-1714. Editor: Andrew Reinbold. Estab. 1861. Trade journal
Circ. 17,500. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample
copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. "Stories are relative to the
interests of pharmacists — scientific to life-style." Considers all media. Send query letter with photostats and
transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Call for an appointment to show a portfolio,
which should include slides, photostats and photographs. Rights purchased vary. Pays on acceptance; $600-
1,200 for color cover; $200-1,000 for color inside.
CAREER FOCUS, 1 06 W. 1 1th St., 250 Mark Twain Tower, Kansas City MO 64105-1806. (816)221-4404.
Fax: (816)221-1112. Contact: Editorial Department. Estab. 1985. Bimonthly educational, career development
magazine. "A motivational periodical designed for Black and Hispanic college graduates who seek career
development information." Circ. 250,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Send query letter with SASE, photographs, slides and transparencies.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication;
$20 for b&w, $25 for color.
CAREER PILOT MAGAZINE, 4971 Massachusetts Blvd., Atlanta GA 30337. (770)997-8097. Fax:
(770)997-8111. E-mail: 76517.54@compuserve.com. Art Director: Kellie Frissell. Estab. 1983. "Monthly
aviation information magazine covering beginning pilot to retirement. Articles relate to business, lifestyle,
health and finance." Circ. 12,500. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's comple
tion. Sample copies available (free postage). Art guidelines available. Interested in both computer-generated
and conventional illustrations.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Main subjects: training/educa
tion, health, lifestyle, finance (1 or 2/year with an airplane/subject). Open to various media including photo
graphic illustration, 3-D, paper sculpture, etc. Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photocop
ies, photostats, slides and transparencies. "No phone calls please." Samples are filed or returned if requested.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays net 30 days on receipt of invoice.
$200 for b&w, $300 for color, full page; $100 for b&w, $200 for color spots.
Tips: "Please use discretion when choosing samples to send. Career Pilot is a fairly conservative, profes
sional publication."
CAREERS AND COLLEGES, 989 Sixth Ave., New York NY 10018. (212)563-4688. Fax: (212)967-
2531. Art Director: Michael Hofmann. Estab. 1980. Biannual 4-color educational magazine. "Readers are
college-bound high school juniors and seniors. Besides our magazine, we produce educational publications
for outside companies." Circ. 500,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned
at job's completion. Sample copy for $2.50 and SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: "We're looking for contemporary, upbeat, sophisticated illustration. All techniques are wel
come." Send query letter with samples. "Please do not call. Will call artist if interested in style." Buys one
time rights. Pays $950, color, cover; $350, color departments; $400-800, color, inside; $200-250 for color
spots within 2 months of delivery of final art.
^CAREERS AND MAJORS MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 14081, Gainesville FL 32604-2081. (904)373-6907.
Fax: (904)373-8120. Art Director: Jeffrey L. Riemersma. Estab. 1990. 4-color magazine "targeted toward
graduating college seniors, emphasizing career and higher education opportunities." Publishes 2 issues/year.
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Circ. 18,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample
copies for SASE with first-class postage. Art guidelines available.
• Oxendine Publishing also publishes Student Leader Magazine, Florida Leader Magazine and F/or-
ida Leader Magazine for High School Students.
Illustrations: Approached by 20-30 illustrators/year. Buys 4-5 illustrations/issue. Prefers "satirical or hu
morous student or job-related themes." Considers pen & ink, airbrush, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, mixed
media pastel and computer generated illustration, 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker and Corel Draw. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats or transparencies. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates rights
purchased. Pays on publication; $75 for color inside.
Tips: "Be very talented, have a good sense of humor, be easy to work with."
THE CAROLINA QUARTERLY, Greenlaw Hall CB 3520, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
NC 27599. Editor: Amber Vogel. Triquarterly publishing poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Magazine is "perfect-
bound, finely printed, b&w with one- or two-color cover." Circ. 1,500. Send only clear copies of artwork.
Sample copy $5 (includes postage and handling). Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Uses artists for covers and inside illustrations. Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys up
to 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers small b&w sketches. Send postcard sample with SASE and tearsheets. Prefers
b&w prints. Reports within 2 months. Acquires first rights.
Tips: "Bold, spare images often work best in our format. Look at a recent issue to get a clear idea of content
and design."
CASINO REVIEW, (formerly Chicago's Casino Review), % Hyde Park Media, 635 Chicago Ave., #250,
Evanston IL 60202. Contact: Art Editor. Estab. 1994. Bimonthly. Circ. 50,000. Sample copy for $5.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers casino and other gambling-related panel cartoons for "Casino
Capers" slot. Prefers single, double or multiple panel; b&w line drawings with gagline, Send query letter
with photocopies. Samples are returned by SASE "usually within 1 month." Negotiates rights purchased.
Illustrations: Buys 6-12 illustrations/issue. Prefers casino gambling themes. Considers b&w or 2-coIor
(usually red and black) illustrations for articles, features and columns. Also considers 4-cotor cover art,
usually detailed line illustrations that have been painted by computer. Also publishes block art prints. Send
query letter with 2-3 photocopies. "Write and request a sample copy. After reviewing the publication call
and request a specific image you can develop a non-returnable rough for, then submit it." Pays a flat fee;
$10-200.
Tips: "Our pre-press operations are completely desk-top. Once we accept an illustration it can be submitted
as either camera-ready art, on a Macintosh floppy, a SyQuest cartridge or via modem."
CAT FANCY, Fancy Publications Inc., Box 6050, Mission Viejo CA 92690. (714)855-8822. Editor: Debbie
Phillips-Donaldson. Monthly 4-color magazine for cat owners, breeders and fanciers; contemporary, colorful
and conservative. Readers are mainly women interested in all phases of cat ownership. Circ. 303,000. No
simultaneous submissions. Sample copy $5.50; artist's guidelines for SASE.
Cartoons: Buys 12 cartoons/year. Seeks single, double and multipanel with gagline. Should be simple,
upbeat and reflect love for and enjoyment of cats. "Central character should be a cat.'* Send query letter
with photostats or photocopies as samples and SASE. Reports in 2-3 months. Buys first rights. Pays on
publication; $35 for b&w line drawings.
Illustrations: Buys 2-5 b&w spot illustrations/issue, Send query letter with brochure, high-quality photocop
ies (preferably color), SASE and tearsheets. Article illustrations assigned. Portfolio review not required. Pays
$20-35 for spots; $20-100 for b&w; $50-300 for color insides; more for packages of multiple illustrations,
Needs editorial, medical and technical illustration and images of cats.
Tips: "We need cartoons with an upbeat theme and realistic illustrations of purebred and mixed-breed cats.
Please review a sample copy of the magazine before submitting your work to us."
CATHOLIC FORESTER, 355 W. Shuman Blvd., Box 3012, Naperville IL 60566-7012, (708)983-4920.
Editor: Dorothy Deer. Estab. 1883. Magazine. "We are a fraternal insurance company but use general-interest
articles, art and photos. Audience is middle-class, many small town as well as big-city readers, patriotic,
somewhat conservative distributed nationally." Bimonthly 4-color magazine. Circ. 140,000. Accepts pre
viously published material. Original artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample copy for C)X 12
SASE with 3 first-class stamps.
Cartoons: Buys approximately 20 cartoons/year from freelancers. Considers "anything funny but it must
be clean." Prefers single panel with gagline or strip; b&w line drawings. Material returned by SASE. Reports
within 2 months; awe try to do it sooner." Buys one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $25
for b&w.
Illustrations: Needs editorial illustration. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Requests work on
spec before assigning job. Pays $50-100 for b&w, $100-300 for color inside.
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CATS MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 290037, Port Orange FL 32129. (904)788-2770. Fax: (904)788-2710. E-
mail: copeland@nectrl.com. Art Editor: Roy Copeland. Estab. 1945. Monthly 4-color magazine for cat
enthusiasts of all types. Circ. 150,000. Sample copies for SASE with $3. Art guidelines available for SASE.
Uses freelance artists mainly for inside art. Freelancers should be familiar with Painter, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Buys 15-36 illustrations/year. Prefers "cats" themes. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, oil
and other media. Send query letter with SASE and samples. All illustration is assigned to reflect feature
articles. Sample illustrations that show the behavioral aspects of cats, typical feline personality and motion
are desired as opposed to a static portrait. "Non-cat" illustrations are accepted to determine the artist's
quality and style; however, include at least 1 small sketch of a cat if possible. Samples are reviewed upon
arrival. Samples accepted are kept on file for possible future assignments. Printed samples are preferred.
35mm slides and photos are also accepted. If a SASE or return postage is enclosed, rejected artwork will be
returned within 1-2 months. If no SASE is enclosed, rejected samples will be discarded. Accepted artwork
will be filed; however, no response will be sent to the artist without a SASE. Pays $100-700 depending on
size. Kill fee dependent upon progress of work. Payment upon publication. Buys first serial rights. Finds
artists through submissions and sourcebooks.
Tips: Label material clearly with name, address, phone and fax. Do not send over-sized submissions (no
bigger than 9!4X IP/4). Most frequent reasons for rejection: art is too "wild"; poor depiction of cat; cat is
in pain or danger; poor drawing or painting style; uninteresting; style too messy or cluttered; background is
ugly or "busy."
CED, 600 S. Cherry St., Suite 400, Denver CO 80222. (303)393-7449. Fax: (303)393-6654. Art Director:
Don Ruth. Estab. 1978. Monthly trade journal. "We deal with the engineering aspects of the technology in
Cable TV. We try to publish both views on subjects." Circ. 15,000. Accepts previously published work.
Original artwork not returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 5-10 freelance illustrators/year. Perfers cable-industry-related themes; single
panel, color washes without gagline. Contact only through artist rep. Samples are filed. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Pays $200 for b&w; $400 for color.
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers cable TV-industry themes. Con
siders watercolor, airbrush, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media, pastel, computer disk through
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand. Contact only through artist rep. Samples are filed.
Call for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include final art, b&w/color tearsheets, photostats,
photographs and slides. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $200 for b&w,
$400 for color; cover; $100 for b&w, $200 for color inside.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 1221 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020. (212)512-3377. Fax:
(212)512-4762. Art Director: M. Gleason. Estab. 1903. Monthly 4-color trade journal featuring chemical
process, industry technology, products and professional career tips. Circ. 80,000. Accepts previously pub
lished artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. "Illustrators should
review any issue for guidelines."
• Also publishes Environmental Engineering World issued six times/year. Needs cover illustrations.
Illustrations: Approached by 1,000 illustrators/year. Buys 200 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Prefers technical information graphics in all media, especially computer art. 80-90% of freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. Send query
letter with samples and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
To show a portfolio, mail appropriate representative materials. Buys first rights, one-time rights or reprint
rights. Pays on publication; up to $300 for color inside.
Tips: "Have a style and content appropriate to the business of engineering and a fit with our limited budget."
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRESS, 345 E. 47th St., New York NY 10017. (212)705-8669. Art
Director: Paul Scherr. Technical trade magazine published by the American Institute of Chemical Engineering.
100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus
FreeHand.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Needs technical and editorial
illustration. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Artist should follow up with a call or letter after original query. Reports back to the
artist only if interested. Buys first or one-time rights. Pays $600 for cover; $300 for b&w, $450 for color
inside.
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CHESAPEAKE BAY MAGAZINE, 1819 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis MD 21403. (410)263-2662. Fax:
(410)267-6924. Art Director: Karen Ashley. Estab. 1972. Monthly 4-color magazine focusing on the boating
environment of the Chesapeake Bay—including its history, people, places and ecology. Circ. 35,000. Original
artwork returned after publication. Sample copies free for SASE with first-class postage. Art guidelines
available. "Please call."
Cartoons: Approached by 12 cartoonists/year. Prefers single panel, b&w washes and line drawings with
gagline. Cartoons are nautical humor or appropriate to the Chesapeake environment. Send query letter with
finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays
$25-30 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 12 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 technical and editorial illustrations/issue. Consid
ers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media and pastel.
Usually prefers watercolor or oil for 4-color editorial illustration. "Style and tone are determined by the
artist after he/she reads the story." Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are
filed. Reports back only if interested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include "anything you've got." No b&w photocopies. Buys one-time rights. "Price decided when
contracted." Pays $50-175 for b&w inside; $75-275 for color inside.
Tips: "Our magazine design is relaxed, fun, oriented toward people having fun on the water. Style seems
to be loosening up. Boating interests remain the same. But for the Chesapeake Bay—water quality and the
environment are more important to our readers than in the past. Colors brighter. We like to see samples that
show the artist can draw boats and understands our market environment. Send tearsheets or call for an
interview — we're always looking."
CHESS LIFE, 186 Route 9W, New Windsor NY 12553. (914)562-8350. Art Director: Jami Anson. Estab.
1939. Official publication of the United States Chess Federation. Contains news of major chess events with
special emphasis on American players, plus columns of instruction, general features, historical articles,
personality profiles, cartoons, quizzes, humor and short stories. Monthly b&w with 4-color cover. Design
is "text-heavy with chess games." Circ. 70,000. Accepts previously published material and simultaneous
submissions. Sample copy for SASE with 6 first-class stamps; art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 200-250 cartoonists/year. Buys 60-75 cartoons/year. All cartoons must have a
chess motif. Prefers single panel with gagline; b&w line drawings. Send query letter with brochure showing
art style. Material kept on file or returned by SASE, Reports within 6-8 weeks. Negotiates rights purchased.
Pays $25, b&w; $40, color; on publication.
Illustrations: Approached by 100-150 illustrators/year. Works with 4-5 illustrators/year from freelancers.
Buys 8-10 illustrations/year. Uses artists mainly for covers and cartoons. All must have a chess motif; uses
some humorous and occasionally cartoon-style illustrations. "We use mainly b&w." Works on assignment,
but will also consider unsolicited work. Send query letter with photostats or original work for b&w; slides
for color, or tearsheets to be kept on file. Reports within 2 months. Call to schedule an appointment to
show a portfolio, which should include roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product and tearsheets.
Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $150, b&w; $200, color, cover; $25, b&w; $40, color, inside; on publica
tion.
Tips: "Include a wide range in your portfolio."
CHIC MAGAZINE, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills CA 9021 1. (213)651-5400. Art Director:
Cynthia Patterson. Estab. 1976. Monthly magazine "which contains fiction and nonfiction; sometimes seri
ous, often humorous. Sex is the main topic, but any sensational subject is possible." Circ. 45,000. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $6.
Illustrations: Approached by 15 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers themes: sex/eroticism, any and all styles. Considers all media. Send query letter with tearsheets,
photographs and photocopies. Samples are filed. Artist should follow up with call and/or letter after initial
query. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and
color slides and final art. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $800 for color inside. Finds artists through
word of mouth, mailers and submissions.
Tips: "We use artists from all over the country, with diverse styles, from realistic to abstract. Must be able
to deal with adult subject matter and have no reservations concerning explicit sexual images. We want to
show these subjects in new and interesting ways."
CHICAGO LIFE MAGAZINE, Box 11311, Chicago IL 60611-0311. Publisher: Pam Berns. Estab. 1984.
Bimonthly lifestyle magazine. Circ. 60,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned
at job's completion. Sample copy for SASE with $3 postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers sophisticated humor; b&w
line drawings. Send query letter with photocopies of finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $20.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Prefers "sophisticated, avant-
garde or fine art. No 'cute' art, please." Considers all media. Send SASE, slides and photocopies. "Or send
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postcards or tearsheets for us to keep." Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned by SASE
Reports back within 3 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $30 for b&w and color inside.
^CHICKADEE, 179 John St., Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M5T 3G5 Canada. (416)971-5275. Fax
(416)971-5294. Website: http://www.owl.on.ca. Art Director: Tim Davin. Estab. 1979. 10 issues/year. Chil
dren's science and nature magazine. Chickadee is a "hands-on" science and nature publication designed t(
entertain and educate 3-9 year-olds. Each issue contains photos, illustrations, an easy-to-read animal story
a craft project, puzzles, a science experiment, and a pull-out poster. Circ. 150,000 in North America. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. Uses all types of conventional methods of illustration,
Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw or Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 500-750 illustrators/year. Buys 3-7 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Prefers animals, children, situations and fiction. All styles, loaded with humor but not cartoons. Realistic
depictions of animals and nature. Considers all media and computer art. No b&w illustrations. Send postcard
sample, photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send
EPS files. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include final art, tearsheets and photocopies. Buys all rights. Pays within 30 days of invoice; $500
for color cover; $100-750 for color/inside; $100-300 for spots. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of
mouth, submissions as well as looking in other magazines to see who's doing what.
Tips: "Please become familiar with the magazine before you submit. Ask yourself whether your style is
appropriate before spending the money on your mailing. Magazines are ephemeral and topical. Ask yourself
if your illustrations are: A. editorial and B. contemporary. Some styles suit books or other forms better than
magazines." Impress this art director by being "fantastic, enthusiastic and unique."
CHILD LIFE, Children's Better Health Institute, 1100 Waterway Blvd., Box 567, Indianapolis IN 46206.
(317)636-8881. Fax: (317)684-8094. Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1921. 4-color magazine for children 9-
1 1 . Monthly, except bimonthly January/February, April/May, July/August and October/November. Sample
copy $1.25. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
@ Also publishes Children's Digest, Children's Playmate, Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, Jack and Jill
and Turtle Magazine.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Works with 30 illustrators/year. Buys approximately 50
illustrations/year on assigned themes. Especially needs health-related (exercise, safety, nutrition, etc.) themes,
and stylized and realistic styles of children 9-11 years old. Uses freelance art mainly with stories, recipes
and poems. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets or photocopies. Especially looks for an
artist's ability to draw well consistently. Reports in 2 months. Buys all rights. Pays $275 for color cover.
Pays for inside illustrations by the project, $70-155 (4-color), $60-120 (2-color), $35-90 (b&w); $35-70 for
spots. Pays within 3 weeks prior to publication date. "All work is considered work for hire." Finds artists
through submissions, occasionally through a sourcebook.
Tips: "Artists should obtain copies of current issues to become familiar with our needs. I look for the ability
to illustrate children in group situations and interacting with adults and animals, in realistic styles. Also use
unique styles for occasional assignments — cut paper, collage or woodcut art. No cartoons, portraits of children
or slick airbrushed advertising work."
THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY, 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60605. (312)427-5380. Fax: (312)427-1302.
Production Coordinator: Matthew Giunti. Estab. 1888. Religious magazine; "a weekly ecumenical magazine
with a liberal slant on issues of Christianity, culture and politics." Circ. 35,000. Accepts previously published
artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
• Also publishes The Christian Ministry, a bimonthly magazine of practical ministry.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers religious themes. Line art works best on newsprint stock. Seeks
single panel, b&w line drawings and washes. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays $25
for b&w; $50 for cover.
Illustrations: Approached by 40 illustrators/year. Buys 30 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Needs editorial illustration with "religious, specifically Christian themes and styles that are inclusive, i.e.,
women and minorities depicted." Considers pen & ink, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and charcoal Send query
letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Buys one-time
rights. Pays on publication; $100 for b&w cover; $50 for b&w inside; $25-50 for spots.
CHRISTIAN HOME & SCHOOL, 3350 E. Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49512. (616)957-1070. Fax:
(616)957-5022. Senior Editor: Roger W. Schmurr. Emphasizes current, crucial issues affecting the Christian
home for parents who support Christian education. Half b&w, half 4-color magazine; 4-color cover; published
6 times/year. Circ. 58,000. Sample copy for 9 X 12 SASE with 4 first-class stamps; art guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Prefers family and school themes. Pays $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys approximately 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers pen & ink, charcoal/pencil, colored pencil,
watercolor, collage, marker and mixed media. Prefers family or school life themes. Works on assignment
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only. Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies or photographs. Show a representative sampling
of work. Samples returned by SASE, or "send one or two samples art director can keep on file," Will contact
if interested in portfolio review. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $75 for b&w; $250 for 4-eolor full
page inside. Finds most artists through references, portfolio reviews, samples received through the mail and
artist reps.
CHRISTIAN READER, Dept. AGDM, 465 Gundersen Dr., Carol Stream IL 60188. (708)260-6200. Fax:
(708)260-0114. Art Director: Jennifer McGuire. Estab. 1963. Bimonthly general interest magazine. "A digest
of the best in Christian reading." Giro. 250,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned
at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 12 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers family, home and church life.
Considers all media. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if
interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials, Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $150
for b&w, $250 for color inside.
Tips: "Send samples of your best work, in your best subject and best medium. We're interested in fresh and
new approaches to traditional subjects and values."
JTHE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Mailstop P-214, 1 Norway St., Boston MA 021 15. (617)450-
2361. Fax: (617)450-7575. Design Director: John Van Pelt. Estab. 1910. International 4-color daily newspa
per. Originals returned at job's completion. Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Prefers international news, commentary and analysis cartoons. Pays $75 for b&w cartoons; $ 150
for color cartoons.
Illustrations: Approached by 30-40 illustrators/year. Buys 100-150 illustrations/year. Works on assignment
only. Needs editorial illustration. Prefers local artists with color newspaper experience, Uses freelancers
mainly for opinion illustration. Send query letter with brochure, photocopies and photostats. Samples are
filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights and national
syndication rights. Pays $200 for color. Finds artists through artists' submissions and other publications.
THE CHRONICLE Of THE HORSE, Box 46, Middleburg YA 221 17. Editor: John Strassburger. Estab.
1937. Weekly magazine emphasizing horses and English horse sports for dedicated competitors who ride
show and enjoy horses. Circ. 23,500. Sample copy and guidelines available for $2.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Considers anything about English
ndmg and horses. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings or washes with or without gagline. Send query
letter with finished cartoons to be kept on file if accepted for publication. Material not filed is returned
Reports within 4-6 weeks. Buys first rights. Pays on publication $20, b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 25 illustrators/year. "We use a work of art on our cover every week The
work must feature horses, but the medium is unimportant. We do not pay for this art, but we always publish
a short blurb on the artist and his or her equestrian involvement, if any." Send query letter with samples to
be kept on file until published. If accepted, insists on high-quality, b&w 8x 10 photographs of the original
artwork. Samples are returned. Reports within 4-6 weeks.
Tips: Does not want to see "current horse show champions or current breeding stallions."
*IHE15^iURCH HERALD' 450° 60th St- SB, Grand Rapids MI 49512-9642. (616)698-7071. E-mail-
chherald@aol.com. Estab. 1837. Monthly magazine. -The official denominational magazine of the Reformed
Church in America. ' Circ. 1 10,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's com
pletion. Sample copies available for $2. Open to computer-literate freelancers for illustration
Illustrations: Buys up to 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, watercolor
AH^eTi?M?T m< npM^ Suend P°stcard ample with brochure. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
Adobe Illustrator 50 or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist
Buys one'time rihts* Pas on ublkation
MtorR M 1074 23rd Ave' N" St Petersbur£ FL -W04, (8 13)894-0097.
v,, nvr Tn nnn i T Magazin^? b&w with 2'™^ cover, conservative design. Published 6 times/
year. Lire. 10,000. Sample copy available.
Cartoons: Buys 2-3 cartoons/issue. Interested in religious humanism, political and social themes Prefers
to see trashed cartoons. Include SASE. Reports in 1 week. Pays on acceptance; $7.
Tips: Read current-events news so you can cover it humorously."
n St" Bake?fleld CA 93304' (805)323-4064. Editor: Frederick Raborg. Estab. 1984. A
quarterly literary magazine "aimed at the reader interested in haiku and fiction related to Japan and the
°""eo<^'°n include I* Ce"ent Chinese and other Asian P°et<? f°™ a"" fiction sorelated "
n P°e<? °™ a" cton soreated "
Circ 600 Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion Sample copies
available for the cost of $4.95. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage ? P
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Cartoons: Approached by 50-60 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers the "philosophically or
ironically funny. Excellent cartoons without gaglines occasionally used on cover," Prefers single panel b&w
washes and line drawings with or without gagline. Send good photocopies of finished cartoons. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $10 for
b&w; $15 if featured.
Illustrations: Approached by 150-175 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers Japanese or Orien
tal, nature themes in pen & ink. Send query letter with photostats of finished pen & ink work. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Buys first rights and one-time rights. Pays $15-
20 for b&w cover; $10 for b&w inside. Pays on publication for most illustrations "because they are dictated
by editorial copy." Finds artists through market listings and submissions.
CINCINNATI NAGAZINE, 409 Broadway, Cincinnati OH 45202. (513)421-4300. Art Director: Tom
Hawley. Estab. 1960. Monthly 4-color lifestyle magazine for the city of Cincinnati. Circ. 30,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 8 cartoons/issue. "There are no thematic or stylistic
restrictions." Prefers single panel b&w line drawings. Send finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned
with SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Buys one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays $25.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue from local freelancers. Works
on assignment only. Send postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions. Send TIFF or EPS files. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays on
acceptance; $200-350 for color cover; $50-200 for b&w; $50-200 for color inside; $25 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides,
tearsheets and transparencies. Pays by project.
Tips: "Let the work speak for itself."
CINEFANTASTIQUE, Box 270, Oak Park IL 60303. (708)366-5566. Fax: (708)366-1441. Editor-in-
Chief: Frederick S. Clarke. Monthly magazine emphasizing science fiction, horror and fantasy films for
"devotees of 'films of the imagination.' " Circ. 60,000. Original artwork not returned. Sample copy $8.
Illustrations: Uses 1-2 illustrations/issue. Interested in "dynamic, powerful styles, though not limited to a
particular look." Works on assignment only. Send query letter with resume, brochure and samples of style
to be kept on file. Samples not returned. Reports in 3-4 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $150
maximum for inside b&w line drawings and washes; $300 maximum for cover color washes; $150 maximum
for inside color washes.
CIRCLE K MAGAZINE, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis IN 46268. (317)875-8755. Fax: (317)879-
0204. Art Director: Dianne Bartley. Estab. 1968. Kiwanis International's youth magazine for (college age)
students emphasizing service, leadership, etc. Published 5 times/year. Circ. 12,000. Originals and sample
copies returned to artist at job's completion.
Illustrations: Approached by more than 30 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assign
ment only. Needs editorial illustration. "We look for variety." Send query letter with photocopies, photo
graphs, tearsheets and SASE. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include tearsheets and slides. Pays on acceptance; $100 for b&w, $250 for color cover; $50 for b&w,
$150 for color inside.
CITY LIMITS, 40 Prince St., New York NY 10012. (212)925-9820. Fax: (212)966-3407. Senior Editor:
Kim Nauer. Estab. 1976. Monthly urban affairs magazine covering issues important to New York City's low-
and moderate-income neighborhoods, including housing, community development, the urban environment,
crime, public health and labor. Circ. 10,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies for 9 X 12
SASE and 4 first-class stamps.
• Plans to publish more cartoons in the future. Would like to see more submissions.
Cartoons: Buys 5 cartoons/year. Prefers N.Y.C. urban affairs — social policy, health care, environment and
economic development. Prefers political cartoons; single, double or multiple panel b&w washes and line
drawings without gaglines. Send query letter with finished cartoons and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports
back within 1 month. Buys first rights and reprint rights. Pays $35-50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Must address urban affairs and social policy issues, affecting low
and moderate income neighborhoods, primarily in New York City. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage,
airbrush, charcoal, mixed media and anything that works in b&w. Send postcard sample or query letter with
tearsheets, photocopies, photographs and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Request
portfolio review in original query. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $50-100 for b&w cover; $50 for
b&w inside; $25-50 for spots. "Our production schedule is tight, so publication is generally within two weeks
of acceptance, as is payment." Finds artists through other publications, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Make sure you've seen the magazine before you submit. Our niche is fairly specific." Freelancers
"are welcome to call and talk."
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CLASSIC AUTO RESTORER, P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo CA 92690. (714)855-8822. Fax: (714)855-
3045 Editor: Don Burger. Estab. 1989. Monthly consumer magazine with focus on collecting, restoring
and enjoying classic cars. Circ. 100,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's
completion. Sample copies available for $5.50. , ,.,.,,
illustrations: Approached by 5-10 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Preters technical illustra
tions and cutaways of classic/collectible automobiles through 1 972. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, airbrush,
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with SASE, slides,
photographs and photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to
the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $300 for color cover; $35 for b&w,
$100 for color inside; technical illustrations negotiable. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: Areas most open to freelance work are technical illustrations for feature articles and renderings of
classic cars for various sections.
CLASSIC TOY TRAINS, 2107 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53 187. Fax: (414)796-1778. Art Director:
Jane Lucius. Estab. 1987. 8 issues/year magazine emphasizing collectible toy trains. Circ. 85,000. Accepts
previously published material. Original artwork sometimes returned to artist after publication. Sample copies
available. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
« Published by Kalmbach Publishing. Also see listings for Model Railroader, Nutshell News, Trains,
Astronomy and Finescak Modeler.
Illustrations: Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissionvS compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.5. Sam
ples are filed or returned only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates payment and rights
purchased.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkX
Press 3.3 or Adobe Illustrator 5.5. Send query letter with brochure, resume or samples. Pay is negotiated.
CLEANING BUSINESS, Box 1273, Seattle WA 98111. (206)622-4241. Fax: (206)622-6876. Publisher:
Bill Griffin. Submissions Editor: Jim Saunders. Quarterly magazine with technical, management and human
relations emphasis for self-employed cleaning and maintenance service contractors. Circ. 6,000. Prefers first
publication material. Simultaneous submissions OK "if to noncompeting publications." Original artwork
returned after publication if requested by SASE. Sample copy $3.
Cartoons: Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Must be relevant to magazine's readership. Prefers b&w line drawings.
Illustrations: Buys approximately 12 illustrations/issue including some humorous and cartoon-style illustra
tions. Send query letter with samples. "Don't send samples unless they relate specifically to our market."
Samples returned by SASE. Buys first publication rights. Reports only if interested. Pays $10-15/hour for
design. Pays for illustration by project $3-15. Pays on publication.
Tips: "Our budget is extremely limited. Those who require high fees are really wasting their time. We are
interested in people with talent and ability who seek exposure and publication. Our readership is people who
work for and own businesses in the cleaning industry, such as maid services; janitorial contractors; carpet,
upholstery and drapery cleaners; fire, odor and water damage restoration contractors; etc. If you have material
relevant to this specific audience, we would definitely be interested in hearing from you."
CLEVELAND MAGAZINE, Dept AGDM, 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730, Cleveland OH 44115. (216)771-
2833. Fax: (216)781-6318. E-mail: clevemag@aol.com. Contact: Gary Sluzewski. Monthly city magazine,
b&w with 4-color cover, emphasizing local news and information. Circ. 45,000. 40% of freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 5-6 editorial illustrations/issue on assigned themes.
Sometimes uses humorous illustrations. Send postcard sample with brochure or tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions. Please include application software. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of printed
samples, final reproduction/product, color tearsheets and photographs. Pays $300-700 for color cover; $75-
200 for b&w, $150-400 for color inside; $75-150 for spots.
Tips: "Artists used on the basis of talent. We use many talented college graduates just starting out in the
field. We do not publish gag cartoons but do print editorial illustrations with a humorous twist. Full page
editorial illustrations usually deal with local politics, personalities and stories of general interest. Generally,
we are seeing more intelligent solutions to illustration problems and better techniques. The economy has
drastically affected our budgets; we pick up existing work as well as commissioning illustrations."
^CLUBHOUSE, Box 15, Berrien Springs MI 49103. (616)471-9009. Fax: (616)471-4661. Editor: Krista
Phillips. Bimonthly b&w magazine emphasizing stories, puzzles and illustrations for children ages 9-15.
8!/2X 11 format, amply illustrated. Circ. 2,000. Accepts previously published material. Returns original art
work after publication if requested. Sample copy for SASE with postage for 3 oz.
Illustrations: Approached by over 100 illustrators/year. Buys 4-5 illustrations/issue from freelancers on
assignment only in style of Debora Weber/Victoria Twichell- Jensen. Prefers pen & ink, charcoal/pencil and
all b&w media. Assignments made on basis of samples on file, Send query letter with resume and samples
to be kept on file. Portfolio should include b&w final reproduction/product, tearsheets and photostats. Usually
buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance according to published size: $30 for b&w cover; $25 full page,
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$18 for !/2 page, $15 for 1A page, $12 for 1A page b&w inside. Finds most artists through references/word-
of-mouth and mailed samples received.
Tips: Prefers "natural, well-proportioned, convincing expressions for people, particularly kids. Children's
magazines must capture the attention of the readers with fresh and innovative styles — interesting forms. I
continually search for new talents to illustrate the magazine and try new methods of graphically presenting
stories. Samples illustrating children and pets in natural situations are very helpful. Tearsheets are also helpful.
I do not want to see sketchbook doodles, adult cartoons or any artwork with an adult theme. No fantasy,
dragons or mystical illustrations."
^COBBLESTONE, THE HISTORY MAGAZINE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, Cobblestone Publishing,
Inc., 7 School St., Peterborough NH 03458. (603)924-7209. Fax: (603)924-7380. Art Director: Ann Dillon.
Assistant Art Director: Lisa Brown. Monthly magazine emphasizing American history; features nonfiction,
supplemental nonfiction, fiction, biographies, plays, activities and poetry for children ages 8-14. Circ. 38,000.
Accepts previously published material and simultaneous submissions. Sample copy $3.95 with 8X10 SASE.
Material must relate to theme of issue; subjects and topics published in guidelines for SASE. Freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
« Other magazines published by Cobblestone include Calliope (world history), Faces (cultural anthro
pology) and Odyssey (science). All for kids ages 8-15.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Prefers historical theme as it pertains to a specific feature. Works
on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure, resume, business card and b&w photocopies or tearsheets
to be kept on file or returned by SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Buys all rights. Pays on
publication; $10-125 for b&w, $20-210 for color inside. Artists should request illustration guidelines.
Tips: "Study issues of the magazine for style used. Send samples and update samples once or twice a year
to help keep your name and work fresh in our minds."
{COLLEGE BROADCASTER MAGAZINE, 71 George St., Providence RI 02912-1824. (401)863-2225.
Fax: (401)863-2221. Editor: JoAnn Forgit. Estab. 1989. Bimonthly 2-color trade journal; magazine format;
"for college radio and television stations, communication and film depts.; anything related to student station
operations or careers in electronic media." Circ. 2,000 copies. Accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork is returned at job's completion if requested upon submission. Sample copies available for SASE
with first-class postage. Needs computer literate freelancers familiar with Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand
and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 1-3 freelance illustrators/year. Needs editorial and technical illustrations.
Prefers all "cartoons and funky covers." Considers pen & ink and marker. Contact through artist rep or send
query letter with tearsheets and photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Publication
will contact artist for porfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include photocopies. Buys one-time
rights. Pays 5 copies.
Tips: "Be aware of what's happening in the media industry, especially what's hot in college radio and/or
TV. Keep it topical."
COLLISION® MAGAZINE, Box M, Franklin MA 02038. (508)528-6211. Editor: Jay Kruza. Cartoon
Editor: Brian Sawyer. Monthly magazine with an audience of new car dealers, auto body repair shops and
towing companies. Articles are directed at the managers of these small businesses. Circ. 16,000. Prefers
original material but may accept previously published material. Sample copy $4. Art guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Prefers themes that are positive or corrective in attitude. Prefers single
panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send rough versions or finished cartoons. Reports back in 2 weeks
or samples returned by SASE. Buys one-time rights and reprint rights. Pays $10/single panel b&w line
cartoon.
Illustrations: Buys about 2 illustrations/issue based upon a 2-year advance editorial schedule. Send query
letter including phone number and time to call, with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and
photographs. Samples are returned by SASE. "We prefer clean pen & ink work but will use color." Reports
back within 15-30 days. "Pays on acceptance for assigned artwork ranging from $25 for spot illustrations
up to $200 for full-page material."
CONCRETE PRODUCTS, 29 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60606. (312)726-2802. Fax: (312)726-2574.
Art Director: Sundee Koffarnus. Estab. 1894. Monthly trade journal. Circ. 28,000.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Looking for realistic, technical style. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Send
query letter with brochure and samples or slides. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails,
roughs, final art, b&w and color tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $300 for color
cover; $100 for b&w, $200 for color inside.
Tips: Prefers local artists. "Get lucky, and approach me at a good time. A follow-up call is fine, but pestering
me will get you nowhere. Few people ever call after they send material. This may not be true of most art
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directors, but I prefer a somewhat casual, friendly approach. Also, being 'established' means nothing. I prefer
to use new illustrators as long as they are professional and friendly,'1
CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 360 Madison Ave., I Oth Floor, New York NY 100I7. (212)880-2142. Fax:
(212)880-2190. Design Director: Robert Best. Estab. 1987. Monthly travel magazine with emphasis on "truth
in the travel industry." Geared toward upper income 40-50 year olds with time to spare, ("ire. 1 million.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available. Freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 5 illustrators/week. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, collage, oil and mixed media. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed.
Does not report back, in which case the artist should wait for assignment. To show a portfolio, mail b&w
and color tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $500 quarter page spot, $1,000-2,500 feature.
CONFRONTATION: A LITERARY JOURNAL, English Department, C,W. Post, Long Island Univer
sity, Brookville NY 11548. (516)299-2391. Fax: (516)299-2735, Editor: Martin Tucker. Estab. 1968. Semian
nual literary magazine devoted to the short story and poem, for a literate audience open to all forms, new
and traditional. Circ. 2,000. Sample copies available for $3. 20% of freelance work demands computer skills.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-15 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink and collage. Send query letter with SASE and photocopies. Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-2 months only if interested, Rights purchased vary according
to project. Pays on publication; $50-100 for b&w, $100-250 for color cover; $25-50 for b&w, $50-75 for
color inside; $25-75 for spots.
^CONSERVATORY OF AMERICAN LETTERS, Box 298, Thomaston ME 04861. (207)354-0753.
Editor: Bob Olmsted. Estab. 1986. Quarterly Northwoods journal emphasizing literature for literate and
cultured adults. Original artwork returned after publication.
Cartoons: Pays $5 for b&w cartoons.
Illustrations: Approached by 30-50 illustrators/year. uVery little illustration used. Find out what is coming
up, then send something appropriate. Unsolicited 'blind1 portfolios are of little help." Portfolio review not
required. Buys first rights, one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $5 for b&w, $30 for color
cover; $5 for b&w, $30 for color inside.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, Construction Publica
tions, Inc., Box 1689, Cedar Rapids IA 52406. (319)366-1597. Editor-in-Chief: C,K. Parks. Estab. 1948.
Bimonthly b&w tabloid with 4-color cover. Concerns heavy construction and industrial equipment for con
tractors, machine operators, mechanics and local government officials involved with construction. Circ.
67,000. Original artwork not returned after publication. Free sample copy.
Cartoons: Buys 8-10 cartoons/issue. Interested in themes "related to heavy construction industry" or
"cartoons that make contractors and their employees 'look good' and feel good about themselves"; single
panel. Send finished cartoons and SASE. Reports within 2 weeks. Buys all rights, but may reassign rights
to artist after publication. Pays $25 for b&w. Reserves right to rewrite captions,
^CONSUMERS DIGEST, 5705 N, Lincoln, Chicago IL 60659. (312)275-3590. Fax: (312)275-7273. Cor
porate Art Director: Beth Ceisel. Estab. 1961, Frequency: Bimonthly consumer magazine offering "practical
advice, specific recommendations, and evaluations to help people spend wisely." Circ. 1,100,()0(), Art guide
lines available.
Illustration: 50-60% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator. Send postcard sample or query letter with printed samples, tearsheets. Accepts disk submis
sions compatible with QuarkXPress version 3.3, System 7.5 and above programs. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys first rights. Pays $500 minimum for b&w inside.
Pays for $300-400 for spots. Finds illustrators through American Showcase and Workbook.
^CONTACT ADVERTISING, Box 3431, Ft. Pierce FL 34948. (407)464-5447. Editor: Herman Nietzche.
Estab. 1971. Publishes 26 national and regional magazines and periodicals covering adult oriented subjects
and alternative lifestyles. Circ. 1 million. Sample copies available. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage.
« Some titles of publications are Swingers Today and Swingers Update, Publishes cartoons and illus
trations (not necessarily sexually explicit) which portray relationships of a non-traditional number of
partners.
Cartoons: Approached by 9-10 cartoonists/year. Buys 3-4 cartoons/issue. Prefers sexually humorous car
toons. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back within 30 days. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $15 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 9-10 illustrators/year. Buys 2-4 illustrations/issue. Prefers pen & ink drawings
to illustrate adult fiction. Considers pen & ink. Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Accepts ASCII
formatted disk submissions. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 30 days. Will
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"I specialize in a traditional American cartoon style
with a contemporary twist," says M.E Cohen of
Smart Art in New York City. Cohen rendered this
scratching dog to give readers of Consumers Digest
"an immediate understanding of the subject of the
article by delivering a strong concept with a hu
morous execution." The ink and watercolor illus
tration accompanied a short article entitled "De
feating Fleas."
contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art. Rights purchased vary. Pays $15-
35 for b&w. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals and submissions.
Tips: "Meet the deadline."
COOK COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, (formerly David C. Cook Publishing Co.), 7125 Disc Dr.,
Colorado Springs CO 80918. Director of Design Services: Randy R. Maid. Publisher of magazines, teaching
booklets, visual aids and filmstrips for Christians, "all age groups."
Cartoons: Approached by 250 cartoonists/year. Pays $50 for b&w; $65 for color.
Illustrations: Buys about 30 full-color illustrations/week. Send tearsheets, slides or photocopies of pre
viously published work; include self-promo pieces. No samples returned unless requested and accompanied
by SASE. Works on assignment only. Pays on acceptance; $550 for color cover; $350 for color inside.
Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and turnaround time when establishing pay
ment. Buys all rights. Originals can be returned in most cases.
Tips: "We do not buy illustrations or cartoons on speculation. We welcome those just beginning their careers,
but it helps if the samples are presented in a neat and professional manner. Our deadlines are generous but
must be met. We send out checks as soon as final art is approved, usually within two weeks of our receiving
the art. We want art radically different from normal Sunday School art. Fresh, dynamic, the highest of quality
is our goal; art that appeals to preschoolers to senior citizens; realistic to humorous, all media."
JCOPING, P.O. Box 682268, Franklin TN 37068. (615)790-2400. Fax: (615)794-0179. Editor: Steve Rog
ers. Estab. 1987. "Coping is a bimonthly, nationally-distributed consumer magazine dedicated to providing
the latest oncology news and information of greatest interest and use to its readers. Readers are cancer
patients, their loved ones, support group leaders, oncologists, oncology nurses and other allied health profes
sionals. The style is very conversational and, considering its sometimes technical subject matter, quite compre
hensive to the layman. The tone is upbeat and generally positive, clever and even humorous when appropriate,
and very credible." Circ. 80,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's comple
tion. Sample copy available for $2.50. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
• Also publishes Cope. All writers and artists who contribute to these publications volunteer their
services without pay for the benefit of cancer patients, their loved ones and caregivers.
^CORPORATE REPORT, 105 S. Fifth St., Suite 100, Minneapolis MN 55402-9018. (612)338-4288. Fax:
(612)373-0195. Website: http://citymedia.com/crm/. Art Director: Jonathan Hankin. Estab. 1969. Monthly
magazine covering statewide business news for a consumer audience. Circ. 18,000. Samples and art guidelines
available.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Prefers business or office themes.
Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w washes or line drawings, with gaglines. Send query letter with tearsheets.
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $50-100 for b&w and color.
Illustration: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers strong graphical content;
business metaphors and editorial themes. Considers all media. Send postcard sample. After initial mailing,
send follow-up postcard sample every 2 months. "We will accept work compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3.,
Adobe Illustrator 6.0, Adobe Photoshop." Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To arrange
portfolio review artist should follow-up with call after initial query. Portfolio should include b&w, color
roughs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Buys one-time rights. Pays $500-1,000 for cover; $100-400 for
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inside. Pays $100 for spots. Finds illustrators through agents, submissions, creative sourcebooks, magazines.
Design: Needs freelancers for production. Prefers local designers with experience in QuarkXPress magazine
publication. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 6.0,
QuarkXPress 3.3. Send query letter with printed samples.
Tips: "I like work which has strong graphic qualities and a good sense of mood and color/
COUNTRY AMERICA, 1716 Locust St., Des Moines IA 50309-3023. (515)284-2135. Fax: (515)284-
3035. Art Director: Ray Neubauer. Estab. 1989. Consumer magazine "emphasizing entertainment and life
style for people who enjoy country life and country music/1 Bimonthly 4-color magazine. Circ, 900,000.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-20 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue, 10-15 illustrations/year
from freelancers on assignment only. Contact through artist rep or send query letter with brochure, tearsheets,
slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Buys all rights. Pays on accep
tance; negotiable.
THE COVENANT COMPANION, 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625. (312)784-3000. Editor:
John E. Phelan, Jr. Monthly b&w magazine with 4-color cover emphasizing Christian life and faith. Circ.
23,500. Original artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample copy $2,25. Freelancers should be
familiar with Aldus PageMaker and CorelDraw. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Needs cartoons with contemporary Christian themes— church life, personal life, theology. Pays
$15 for b&w.
Illustrations: Uses b&w drawings or photos about Easter, Advent, Lent and Christmas. Works on submission
only. Write or submit art 10 weeks in advance of season. Send query letter with brochure, photocopies,
photographs, slides, transparencies and SASE. Reports "within a reasonable time." Buys first North Ameri
can serial rights. Pays 1 month after publication; $75 for color cover; $20 for b&w, $50 for color inside.
More photos than illustrations.
Tips: "We usually have some rotating file, if we are interested, from which material may be selected, Submit
copies/photos, etc. which we can hold on file."
JCRAFTS 'N THINGS, 2400 Devon, Suite 375, Des Plaines IL 60018-4618. (847)635-5800. Fax:
(847)635-6311. Editorial Director: Julie Stephani. Estab. 1975. General crafting magazine published 10 times
yearly. Circ. 305,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. Art guidelines for
SASE with first-class postage.
• Crafts 'n Things is a "how to" magazine for crafters. The magazine is open to crafters submitting
designs and step-by-step instruction for projects such as Christmas ornaments, cross-stitched pillows,
stuffed animals and quilts. They do not buy cartoons and illustrations.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Send query letter with photographs. Pays by project $50-300. Finds
artists through submissions.
Tips: "Our designers work freelance. Send us photos of your original craft designs with clear instructions.
Skill level should be beginning to intermediate. We concentrate on general crafts and needlework. Call or
write for submission guidelines."
CRICKET, The Magazine for Children, Box 300, Peru IL 61354. Senior Art Director: Ron McCutchan.
Estab. 1973. Monthly magazine emphasizes children's literature for children ages 6-14. Design is fairly basic
and illustration-driven; full-color with 2 basic text styles. Circ. 110,000. Original artwork returned after
publication. Sample copy $2; art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: "We rarely run cartoons, but those we have run are 1-2 pages in format (7x9 page dimension);
we have more short picture stories rather than traditional cartoons; art styles are more toward children's book
illustration."
Illustrations: Approached by 600-700 illustrators/year. Works with 75 illustrators/year. Buys 600 illustra
tions/year. Needs editorial (children's) illustration in style of Trina Schart Hyman, Charles Mikolaycak, Troy
Howell, Janet Stevens and Quentin Blake. Uses artists mainly for cover and interior illustration. Prefers
realistic styles (animal or human figure); occasionally accepts caricature. Works on assignment only. Send
query letter with SASE and samples to be kept on file, "if I like it." Prefers photocopies and tearsheets as
samples. Samples not kept on file are returned by SASE. Reports within 4-6 weeks. To show a portfolio,
include "several pieces that show an ability to tell a continuing story or narrative." Does not want to see
"overly slick, cute commercial art (i.e., licensed characters and overly sentimental greeting cards)." Buys
reprint rights. Pays 45 days from receipt of final art; $750 for color cover; $50-150 for b&w, $100-250 for
color inside.
Tips: "Since a large proportion of the stories we publish involve people, particularly children, please try to
include several samples with faces and full figures in an initial submission (that is, if you are an artist who
can draw the human figure comfortably). It's also helpful to remember that most children's publishers need
artists who can draw children from many different racial and ethnic backgrounds*"
^CURRENTS, 212 W. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs CO 80906. (719)579-8759. Fax:
(719)576-6238. Editor: Greg Moore. Estab. 1979. Quarterly magazine with emphasis on kayaking, rafting
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or river canoeing and conservation of rivers. Circ. 10,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample
copies available for $1. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Prefers humorous cartoons; single panel b&w line drawings. Send query letter with finished
cartoons. Samples are filed or are returned by S ASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $30-60 for b&w.
illustrations: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets and photographs, Samples are filed or returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include b&w final art, tearsheets and photographs. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $30-60
for b&w inside.
Tips: "Please send appropriate materials on areas of above focus only. We prefer artists with river experi
ence."
{CURRICULUM VITAE, Rd. #1, Box 226A, Polk PA 16342-9204. (814)671-1361. Fax: (814)432-3344.
E-mail: proofll4@aol.com. Website: http://www.well.com/user/ruz/cv/cv3toc.htm. Editor: Michael Dittman.
Estab. 1995. Quarterly literary magazine. "We're a Gen-X magazine dedicated to intellectual discussion of
pop-culture in a satirical vein." Circ. 2,500. Sample copies available for 6 X 9 SASE and 3 first-class stamps.
Art guidelines available for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 7 cartoonists/year. Buys 12 cartoons/year. Prefers satirical but smart not New
Yorker. Must be topical but timeless, twisted also works." Prefers single, double, or multiple panel, political
and humorous, b&w washes or line drawings, with or without gaglines. Send query letter with photocopies
and SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back in 2 months. Negotiates rights purchased.
Pays on publication; $5-25.
Illustration: Approached by 12 illustrators/year. Buys 12-15 illustrations/year. Open to all themes and styles.
Considers all media. Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Reports back within 2 months. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $25-100 for cover; $5-15
for inside. Finds illustrators through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Read our magazines. We like edgy, smart new-looking art. We love first timers and b&w work. We're
very eager to work with young hungry artists (like seeks like)."
DAKOTA OUTDOORS, P.O. Box 669, Pierre SD 57501-0669. (605)224-7301. Fax: (605)224-9210. E-
mail: 73613.3456@compuserve.com. Editor: Kevin Hippie. Managing Editor: Rachel Engbrecht. Estab.
1978. Monthly outdoor magazine covering hunting, fishing and outdoor pursuits in the Dakotas. Circ. 7,500.
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies and
art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers outdoor, hunting and fishing
themes. Prefers cartoons with gagline. Send query letter with appropriate samples and SASE. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-2 months. Rights purchased vary. Pays $5 for
b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 2-10 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Prefers outdoor, hunting/fish
ing themes, depictions of animals and fish native to the Dakotas. Prefers pen & ink. Accepts submissions
on disk compatible with Macintosh in Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop. Send TIFF,
EPS and PICT files. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets, SASE and copies of line drawings.
Reports back within 1-2 months. To show a portfolio, mail "high-quality line art drawings." Rights purchased
vary according to project. Pays on publication; $5-25 for spots.
Tips: "We especially need line-art renderings of fish, such as walleye."
JDATA COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020.
Fax: (212)512-6833. Website: http://www.ksurabia@data.com. Art Director: Ken Surabian. Estab. 1972.
Monthly trade journal emphasizing global enterprise networking for corporate network managers. Circ.
90,000.
Illustration: Approached by 250 illustrators/year. Buys 4 illustrations/year. Prefers conceptual style. Consid
ers all media. 75% of freelance illustration demands computer skills. Send postcard sample. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Does not
report back. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance: $ 1 ,000-
1,500 for color cover; $250-750 for color inside. Pays $350 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design, production. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Send query letter with printed samples.
DATAMATION, Dept AGDM, 275 Washington St., Newton MA 02158. (617)558-4682. Fax: (617)558-
4506. Senior Art Director: Susan Pulaski. Associate Art Director: Dave Gordon. Bimonthly trade journal;
magazine format, "computer journal for corporate computing professionals worldwide." Circ. 200,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available. „
Cartoons: Approached by 60 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers anything with a computer-
oriented theme; people in businesses; style: horizontal cartoons"; single panel, b&w line drawings and
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washes. Send query letter with finished cartoons. "All cartoons should be sent only to Andrea Ovans,
Assistant Managing Editor." Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month.
Buys first rights. Pays $125 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 100-200 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Open to most styles. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, marker, colored pencil,
mixed media and pastel Send query letter with non-returnable brochure, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples
are filed and are not returned. Does not report back. To show a portfolio, mail b&w/color tearsheets, photostats
and photocopies. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $150 for b&w, $1,000 for color inside.
Tips: "Send non-returnable samples only by mail; do not wish to meet and interview illustrators."
DAUGHTERS OF SARAH, 2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston IL 60201-3298. (847)866-3882. Editor: Liz
Anderson. Estab. 1974. Quarterly magazine with focus on religious/social justice/Christian feminist theology.
Audience is Christian and feminist. Supports ordination of women and inclusive language for God. Circ.
5,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available for $5. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage; address to Trevor Bechtel, Design Director.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers Christian feminist themes. Considers pen & ink. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure,
resume, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month, Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $30-50 for
b&w cover; $30 for b&w; $15 for spots inside. Finds artists through submissions, word of mouth.
Tips: Each quarterly issue has a different theme. Artists should send for list of future themes and guidelines.
"Please have some understanding of Christian feminism. Do not send generic religious art— it is usually not
relevant to our themes. Please do not send more than one or two samples."
DEAD OF NIGHT MAGAZINE, 916 Shaker Rd., Suite 228, Longmeadow MA 01106-2416. E-mail:
genie @lsteinl. Editor: Lin Stein. Estab. 1989. Annual magazine which "offers variety to fans of horror,
fantasy, mystery, science fiction and vampire-related fiction." Circ. 3,000. Sample copies available for $5.
Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 5-10 illustrations/year. Considers pen & ink and
marker, and four-color covers. Send query letter with SASE and dark, unfolded photocopies. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 6 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Buys first rights. Pays on publication;
$75-100 for b&w back cover; $100-150 plus two contributor copies for color cover; $10-15 for b&w inside;
$15 for spots. Finds artists through market listings, advertising and flier mailings.
Design: Needs freelance designers. 20% of freelance work demands computer skills. Send query letter with
photocopies and SASE. Pays by project (negotiable fee),
Tips: "We can't say this often enough — artists should familiarize themselves with the fiction/nonfiction we
publish for a clear idea of the type of illustration/photos that will meet our needs. At the very least, they
should look over a back issue or study our guidelines. Though the guidelines do not show the type of art we
use, they do give information on our fiction needs. "
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Art Director: Scott
Finke. Estab. 1987. "A step-by-step bimonthly decorative painting workbook. The audience is primarily
female; slant is how-to." Circ. 89,000. Does not accept previously published artwork. Original artwork is
returned at job's completion. Sample copy available for $4.65.
Cartoons: Approached by 5-10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-5 cartoons/year. Prefers themes and styles related
to the decorative painter; single panel b&w line drawings with and without gagline. Send query letter with
finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within
1 month. Buys first rights. Pays $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys occasional illustration; 3-4/year. Works on assign
ment only. Prefers realistic and humorous themes and styles. Prefers pen & ink, watercolor, airbrush, acrylic,
colored pencil, mixed media and pastel. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with the major programs. Send EPS or PICT files. Samples are filed. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays on publication; $50-100 for b&w,
$100-300 for color inside.
DELAWARE TODAY MAGAZINE, 201 N. Walnut St., 3 Christina Centre, Suite 1204, Wilmington DE
19801. Fax: (302)656-5843. Art/Design Director: Ingrid Hansen-Lynch. Monthly 4-color magazine empha
sizing regional interest in and around Delaware. Features general interest, historical, humorous, interview/
profile, personal experience and travel articles. "The stories we have are about people and happenings in
and around Delaware. Our audience is middle-aged (40-45) people with incomes around $79,000, mostly
educated. We try to be trendy in a conservative state.'* Circ. 25,000. Original artwork returned after publica
tion. Sample copy available. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
Cartoons: Works on assignment only. Do not send gaglines. Do not send folders of pre-drawn cartoons.
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Buys first rights or one-time rights
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Illustrations: Buys approximately 3-4 illustrations/issue. "I'm looking for different styles and techniques
of editorial illustration!" Works on assignment only. Open to all styles. Send postcard sample. "Will accept
work compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS files (CMYK, not RGB)." Send printed color
promos. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include printed
samples and color and b&w tearsheets and final reproduction/product. Pays on publication; $200-400 for
cover; $100-150 for inside; $75 for spots. Finds artists through submissions and self-promotions.
DETROIT MONTHLY MAGAZINE, Dept AGDM, 1400 Woodbridge, Detroit MI 48207. (313)446-
6000. Editor: Megan Swoyer. Design Director: Marge Kelly. Emphasizes "features on political, economic,
style, cultural, lifestyles, culinary subjects, etc., relating to Detroit and region for middle and upper-middle
class, urban and suburban, mostly college-educated professionals." Circ. approximately 100,000. "Very
rarely" accepts previously published material. Sample copy for SASE.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 cartoonists/year. No editorial cartoons. Pays $150, b&w; $200, color.
Illustrations: Approached by 1,300 illustrators/year. Buys 10/issue. Works on assignment only. Send query
letter with samples and tearsheets to be kept on file. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Prefers anything
but original work as samples. Samples not kept on file are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested.
Pays on publication; $1,000 for color cover; $500-600 for color full page, $300-400 for b&w full page, $100
for spot illustrations.
Tips: A common mistake freelancers make in presenting their work is to "send too much material or send
badly printed tearsheets." Sees trends toward Russian/European poster style illustrations, postmodern "big
type" designs.
JDI VERSION MAGAZINE, 1790 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York NY 10019. (212)969-7520. Fax:
(212)969-7557. E-mail: shohl@hearst.com. Art Director: Susan Hohl. Estab. 1976. Monthly travel magazine
for physicians. Circ. 176,000.
Cartoons: Approached by 50 cartoonists/year. Buys 100 cartoons/year. Prefers travel, food/wine, sports,
lifestyle, family, animals, technology, art and design, performing arts, gardening. Prefers single panel, humor
ous, b&w line drawings, with or without gaglines. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are not
filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back in 5 days. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on
acceptance; $100.
Illustration: Buys 2-10 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. "I use computer and traditional artwork
depending on illustrators* preference." Send postcard sample and then a follow-up postcard every few
months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress. Samples are filed and are not returned.
Does not report back. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w, color,
slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on acceptance; $100-3,000
for color inside. Pays $100-400 for spots. Finds illustrators through mailers, Workbook, American Showcase.
Design: Needs freelancers for design, production. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. "Use most recent versions of software. Quark
is essential — other programs a plus." Send query letter with printed samples, photocopies, tearsheets.
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, Barks Publications, Inc., 400 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1016, Chicago IL
60611-4198. (312)321-9440. Fax: (312)321-1288. Contact: Cartoon Editor. Estab. 1948. Monthly 4-color
trade journal emphasizing industrial electrical/mechanical maintenance. Circ. 16,000. Original artwork not
returned at job's completion. Sample copy $4.
Cartoons: Approached by several cartoonists/year. Buys 3-4 cartoons/issue. Prefers themes relevant to
magazine content; with gagline. "Captions are typeset in our style." Send query letter with roughs and
finished cartoons. "Anything we don't use is returned." Reports back within 2-3 weeks. Buys all rights.
Pays $15-20 for b&w and color.
Illustrations: "We have staff artists so there is little opportunity for freelance illustrators, but we are always
glad to hear from anyone who believes he or she has something relevant to contribute."
ELECTRONICS NOW, 500-B Bi-County Blvd., Farmingdale NY 11735. (516)293-3000. Fax: (516)293-
3115. Editor: Brian Fenton. Estab. 1939. Monthly b&w magazine with 4-color emphasizing electronic and
computer construction projects and tutorial articles; practical electronics for technical people including service
technicians, engineers and experimenters in TV, hi-fi, computers, communications and industrial electronics.
Circ. 133,000. Previously published work OK. Free sample copy. Art guidelines available. Needs computer-
literate freelancers for illustration.
FOR A LIST of markets interested in humorous illustration, cartooning and
caricatures, refer to the Humor Index at the back of this book.
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Cartoons: Approached by 20-25 cartoonists/year. Buys 70-80 cartoons/year on electronics, computers,
communications, robots, lasers, stereo, video and service; single panel. Send query letter with finished
cartoons. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports in 1 week. Buys first or all rights. Pays on
acceptance; $25 minimum for b&w washes.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Needs editorial and technical illustration. Preferred themes or styles depend on the story being illustrated.
Considers airbrush, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Send postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs,
tearsheets, photographs and slides. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $400 for color cover, $100 for b&w
or color inside. Finds artists through submissions/self-promotions.
Tips: "Artists approaching Electronics Now should have an innate interest in electronics and technology
that shows through in their work."
EMERGENCY MEDICINE MAGAZINE, 105 Raider Blvd., Bellemeade NJ 08502. (908)874-8550. Fax:
(908)874-6096. Art Director: Robert Hazelrigg. Estab. 1969. Emphasizes emergency medicine for primary
care physicians, emergency room personnel, medical students. Bimonthly. Circ. 129,000. Returns original
artwork after publication. Art guidelines are available.
Illustrations: Works with 70 illustrators/year. Buys 3-12 illustrations/issue. Prefers all media except marker
and computer illustration. Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure,
photocopies, photographs, tearsheets, original art or photostat to be kept on file. Samples not filed are not
returned. Accepts disk submissions. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Reports only if interested.
Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $800-1,200, color cover; $200-500, b&w, $400-800, color inside;
$400-800 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Send brochure, resume^, photocopies and/or tearsheets. Pays
by the project.
Tips: "Portfolios may be dropped off Tuesdays only and picked up Thursdays. Do not show marker comps.
At least show 4X5 transparencies; 8 X 10 is much better. In general, slides are too small to see in a review.
I like to see variety and versatility in an artist. We only use clean, contemporary designs."
^ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2392 Morse Ave., Irvine CA 92714. Fax: (7 14)755-421 1. Editor: Rieva
Lesonsky. Design Director: Richard R. Olson. Creative Director: Mark Kozak. Monthly 4-color magazine
offers how-to information for starting a business, plus ongoing information and support to those already in
business. Circ. 360,000. Original artwork returned after publication. 1% of freelance work demands computer
skills.
Illustrations: Approached by 36+ illustrators/year. Uses varied number of illustrations/issue; buys varied
number/issue. Needs editorial illustration "some serious, some humorous depending on the article. Illustra
tions are used to grab readers' attention." Style of John McKinley, David Bamundo or David Turner. Works
on assignment only. Send query letter with resume', samples and tearsheets to be kept on file. Does not want
to see photocopies. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $200-
300 for b&w and color inside.
Tips: Freelancers should "have a promo piece to leave behind." A developing trend is the "use of a
combination of different media — going away from airbrush to a more painterly style."
ENVIRONMENT, 1319 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20036. (202)296-6267, ext. 236. Fax: (202)296-
5149. E-mail: env@heldraf.org. Graphics/Production Manager: Jennifer Crock. Estab. 1958. Emphasizes
national and international environmental and scientific issues. Readers range from "high school students and
college undergrads to scientists, business and government leaders and college and university professors."
Black & white magazine with 4-color cover; "relatively conservative" design. Published 1 0 times/year. Circ.
12,500. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy $7; art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage.
Cartoons: Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Receives 5 submissions/week. Interested in single panel line drawings
or b&w washes with or without gagline. Send finished cartoons and SASE. Reports in 2 months. Buys first
North American serial rights. Pays on publication; $50 for b&w cartoon.
Illustrations: Buys 2-10/year. Uses illustrators mainly for cover design, promotional work, feature illustra
tion and occasional spots. Send postcard sample, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Mac. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include printed samples.
Pay is negotiable.
Tips: "Regarding cartoons, we prefer witty or wry comments on the impact of humankind upon the environ
ment. Stay away from slapstick humor." For illustrations, "we are looking for an ability to communicate
complex environmental issues and ideas in an unbiased way."
^EUROPE, MAGAZINE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, 2300 M St. NW, Washington DC
20037. (202)862-9500. Editor-in-Chief: Robert J. Guttman. Emphasizes European affairs, US-European rela
tions—particularly economics, politics and culture; 4-color. Readers are businessmen, professionals, academ-
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ics, government officials and consumers. Published 10 times/year. Circ. 65,000. Free sample copy.
Cartoons: Occasionally uses cartoons, mostly from a cartoon service. "The magazine publishes articles on
US-European relations in economics, trade, business, industry, politics, energy, inflation, etc." Considers
single panel b&w line drawings or b&w washes with or without gagline. Send resume, SASE, plus finished
cartoons and/or samples. Reports in 3-4 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays $25 on publication.
1 1 lustrations: Uses 3-5 illustrations/issue. "We look for economic graphs, tables, charts and story-related
statistical artwork11; b&w line drawings and washes for inside. 30% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker and QuarkXPress. Send resume, SASE and photocopies of style. Reports in 3-4 weeks.
To show a portfolio, mail printed samples. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis. Pays on publication.
EVANGELIZING TODAY'S CHILD, Box 348, Warrenton MO 63383-0348. (314)456-4321. Fax:
(314)456-2078. Art Director: Dwane Carter. Estab. 1942. Bimonthly magazine for Sunday school teachers,
Christian education leaders and children's workers in every phase of Christian ministry for children 4-11.
Circ. 22,000. Accepts previously published artwork "if we are informed." Sample copies available. Art
guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
illustrations: Approached by 10-15 illustrators/year. Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers bright, clean, realistic art with child appeal, sometimes Bible figures or contemporary and historical
people. Needs to be clear from distance of 8-15 ft. for teaching purpose. Considers all media. Send query
letter with resume, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac,
Aldus FreeHand 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights (negotiable). Pays on publication; $50-100 for b&w, $100-200
for color cover; $50-100 for b&w, $100-200 for color inside. Finds artists through submissions, word of
mouth, personal contacts.
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia design. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
FreeHand. Send brochure, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Pays by project.
Tips: "Realism, lively color and action are key items we look for. An understanding of Christian themes is
very helpful. Computer knowledge helpful, but not essential."
^EVENT, Douglas College, Box 2503, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 5B2 Canada. (604)527-
5293. Editor: David Zieroth. Estab. 1971. For "those interested in literature and writing"; b&w with 4- or
2-color cover. Published 3 times/year. Circ. 1,100. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy
for $5.
Illustrations: Buys approximately 3 illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for covers. "Interested in
drawings and prints, b&w line drawings, photographs and lithographs for cover, and thematic or stylistic
series of 12-20 works. Work must reproduce well in one color." SAE (nonresidents include IRCs). Reporting
time varies; at least 4 months. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on publication; $50 for b&w,
$100 for color cover.
EXECUTIVE FEMALE, 30 Irving Place, New York NY 10003. (212)477-2200. Art Director: Dorian
Burder. Estab. 1 972. Association magazine for National Association for Female Executives, 4-color. "Get
ahead guide for women executives, which includes articles on managing employees, personal finance, starting
and running a business." Circ. 200,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned
after publication.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads. Buys 7 illustrations/issue. Works on
assignment only. Send samples (not returnable). Samples are filed. Responds only if interested. Buys first
or reprint rights. Pays on publication; $100-800.
EXECUTIVE REPORT, 3 Gateway Center, Pittsburgh PA 15222. (412)471-4585. Art/Production Director:
Deanna Marra. Estab. 1981. Monthly 4-color trade/consumer magazine; business reporting and analysis for
mid- to upper-level managers. Circ. 26,000. Sample copies available. Freelancers should be familiar with
QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
Illustrations: Approached by 15-20 illustrators/year. Buys 0-5 illustrations/issue. Prefers business topics.
Considers all media. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Call or write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail thumbnails, printed samples, b&w and color tear-
sheets. Rights purchased vary. Pays on publication; $500 for color cover; $75 minimum for b&w, $75 and
up for color inside.
FAMILY CIRCLE, Dept. AGDM, 110 Fifth Ave.,New York NY 10011. (212)463-1000. Art Director: Doug
Turshen. Circ. 7,000,000. Supermarket-distributed publication for women/homeinakers covering areas of
food, home, beauty, health, child care and careers. 17 issues/year. Does not accept previously published
material. Original artwork returned after publication.
Illustrations: Buys 20 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Provide query letter with samples to
be kept on file for future assignments. Prefers slides or tearsheets as samples. Samples returned by SASE.
Reports only if interested. Prefers to see finished art in portfolio. Submit portfolio on "portfolio days," every
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Wednesday. All art is commissioned for specific magazine articles. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis.
Pays on acceptance.
FASHION ACCESSORIES, 65 W. Main St., Bergenfield NJ 07621. (201)384-3336. Fax: (201 )384-6776.
Publisher: Sam Mendelson. Estab. 1951. Monthly trade journal; tabloid; emphasizing costume jewelry and
accessories. Publishes both 4-color and b&w. Circ. 10,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork is returned to the artist at the job's completion. Sample copies for $3. Freelance work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress.
Cartoons: Pays $75 for b&w cartoons.
Illustrations: Works on assignment only. Needs editorial illustration. Prefers mixed media. Send query letter
with brochure and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio review not required.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $50-100 for b&w, $100-150 for color
cover; $50-100 for b&w, $100-150 for color inside.
FICTION INTERNATIONAL, Dept. of English, San Diego State University, San Diego CA 92182-8140.
(619)594-5469. E-mail: mjaffe@mail.sdsu.edu Art Editor: Maggie Jaffe. Estab. 1970. Biannual, b&w with
2-color cover, literary magazine with "twin interests: left politics and experimental fiction and art." Accepts
previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned to the artist at the job's completion. Sample copies
are available.
• Next focus issue is on "Pain."
Illustrations: Prefers political artwork. Prefers pen & ink and photos. Send query letter with photographs
and slides. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail b&w tearsheets, slides and photographs.
"We pay in copies."
Tips: "We have published art by Jenny Holzer, Rupert Garcia, Kim Abeles, Peter Kennard, Klaus Staeck,
Deborah Small, Christer Themptander, Juan Sanchez, John Fekner, David Avalos, Alison Saar, Emma Amos,
Emilya Naymark, Joseph Beuys, Joel Lipman, Norman Conquest, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith."
FIELD & STREAM MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 2 Park Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)779-5294. Art
Director: Danial McClaim. Monthly magazine emphasizing wildlife hunting and fishing. Circ. 10 million.
Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy and art guidelines for SASE.
Illustrations: Approached by 200-250 illustrators/year. Buys 9-12 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Prefers "good drawing and painting ability, realistic style, some conceptual and humorous styles are
also used depending on magazine article." Wants to see "emphasis on strong draftsmanship, the ability to
draw wildlife and people equally well Artists who can't, please do not apply/* Send query letter with
brochure showing art style or tearsheets and slides. Samples not filed are returned only if requested. Reports
only if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of roughs, final art, final reproduction/
product and tear sheets. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $75-300 for simple spots; $500- 1 ,000 for
single page, $1,000 and up for spreads, $1,500 and up for covers.
Tips: Wants to see "more illustrators who are knowledgeable about hunting and fishing and can handle
simple pen & ink and 2-color art besides 4-color illustrations."
JFIFTY SOMETHING MAGAZINE, 1168 Beachview, Willoughby OH 44094. (216)951-2468. Editor:
Linda L. Lindeman. Estab. 1990. Bimonthly magazine; 4-color. "We cater to the fifty-plus age group with
upbeat information, feature stories, travel, romance, finance and nostalgia." Circ, 25,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Original artwork is returned at the job's completion. Sample copies for SASE, 10 X 12,
with $1 postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 50 cartoonists/year. Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Prefers funny issues on aging. Prefers
single panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with brochure, roughs and finished cartoons.
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $10, b&w and color.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers old-fashioned, nostalgia.
Considers all media. Send query letter with brochure, photographs, photostats, slides and transparencies.
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, printed samples,
b&w photographs, slides and photocopies. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $25 for b&w, $100
for color cover; $25 for b&w, $75 for color inside.
FINESCALE MODELER, 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53187. Fax: (414)796-1383. Art Direc
tor: Lawrence Luser. Estab. 1972. Magazine emphasizing plastic modeling. Circ. 73,000. Accepts previously
published material. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copy and art guidelines available.
• Published by Kalmbach Publishing. Also see listings for Classic Toy Trains, Astmiwmv, Model
Railroader, Model Retailer, Nutshell News and Trains.
Illustrations: Prefers technical illustration "with a flair." Send query letter with "samples, either postcard,
8X 10 sheet, color copy or photographs. Currently running Illustrator 5.0. Accepts submissions on disk."
Samples are filed or returned only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to
show portfolio or mail color and b&w tearsheets, final reproduction/product, photographs and slides. Negoti
ates rights purchased.
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Tips: "Show b&w and color technical illustration. I want to see automotive, aircraft and tank illustrations."
FIRST FOR WOMEN, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632. (201)569-6699. Fax: (201)569-
6264. Art Director: Rosemarie Wyer. Estab. 1988. Mass market consumer magazine for the younger woman
published every 3 weeks. Circ. 1.4 million. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art
guidelines not available.
Cartoons: Buys 10 cartoons/issue. Prefers women's issues. Prefers humorous cartoons; single panel b&w
washes and line drawings. Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist
only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $150 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only.
Preferred themes are humorous, sophisticated women's issues. Considers all media. Send query letter with
any sample or promo we can keep. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys
one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $200 for b&w, $300 for color inside. Finds artists through promo
mailers and sourcebooks.
Tips: Uses humorous or conceptual illustration for articles where photography won't work. "Use the mail —
no phone calls please."
fFIRST HAND MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 1314, Teaneck NJ 07666. (201)836-9177. Fax: (201)836-5055.
Estab. 1980. Monthly consumer magazine emphasizing gay erotica. Circ. 60,000. Originals returned at job's
completion at artist's request. Sample copies available for $5. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Prefers gay male themes — erotica;
humorous; single panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples
are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays $20 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 12 illustrations/issue. Prefers gay male erotica.
Considers pen & ink, airbrush, marker, colored pencil and charcoal. Send query letter with photostats. Samples
are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Buys
first rights. Pays on publication; $50 for b&w inside.
FLORIDA KEYS MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 6524, Key West FL 33041. (305)296-7300. Fax: (305)296-7414.
Art Director: Roschelle Gonzales. Estab. 1978. Bimonthly magazine targeted at residents and frequent visitors
to the area; covers most subjects of interest to the region. Circ. 60,000. Accepts previously published work.
Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies free for SASE with first-class postage (1st copy only).
Cartoons: Approached by 2 freelance cartoonists/year. Rarely purchases cartoons. Prefers regional issues
and style; single panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with brochure and published
samples. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3 months. Rights purchased vary. Pays $20 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 5 freelance illustrators/year. Number purchased each year varies. Will consider
all styles, themes. Interested in tropical living and environmental issues. Accepts any media. Send query
letter with r6sume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3 months. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of final art, b&w and color tearsheets, photostats, photocopies and photographs. Rights
vary. Pays on publication; $20 for b&w, $25 for color.
FOLIO: MAGAZINE, COWLES BUSINESS MEDIA, 911 Hope St., Stamford CT 06907-0949.
(203)358-9900. Fax: (203)357-9014. Contact: Annette Webb. Trade magazine covering the magazine publish
ing industry. Sample copies for SASE with first-class postage.
• This company publishes a total of 24 magazines. Also uses Mac-literate freelancers for production
work on catalogs and direct mail pieces. Send SASE for more information.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 150-200 illustrations/year. Works on assignment
only. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, and Adobe Photoshop.
Send query letter with resume, tearsheets or other samples. No originals. Samples are filed and returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of tearsheets, slides, final art, photographs and transparencies. Buys one-time rights. Pays by the
project.
Tips: "Art director likes to see printed 4-color and b&w sample illustrations. Do not send originals unless
requested. Computer-generated illustrations are used but not always necessary. Charts and graphs must be
Macintosh-generated. "
FOOD & SERVICE, Box 1429, Austin TX 78767. (512)472-3666. E-mail: tra@onr.com. Editor: Julie
Sherrier. Art Director: Neil Ferguson. Estab. 1940. Official trade publication of Texas Restaurant Association.
Seeks illustrations (but not cartoons) dealing with business issues of restaurant owners and food-service
operators, primarily in Texas, and including managers of clubs, bars and hotels. Published 8 times/year.
Circ. 6,500. Simultaneous submissions OK. Originals returned after publication. Sample copy for SASE, art
guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Works with 15 illustrators/year. Buys 36-48 illustrations/year. Uses artwork mainly for covers
and feature articles. Seeks high-quality b&w or color artwork in variety of styles (airbrush, watercolor, pastel,
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pen & ink, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Seeks versatile artists who can illustrate articles about food-
service industry, particularly business aspects. "Hunior is a plus; we seldom use realistic styles." Works on
assignment only. Send query letter with SASE and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
Adobe Ilustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays $250-300 for color
cover; $150-250 for b&w, $200-275 for color inside. Negotiates rights and payment upon assignment. Finds
artists through submissions and occasionally other magazines.
Tips: "In a portfolio, show samples of color work and tearsheets. Common mistakes made in presenting
work include sloppy presentation and typos in cover letter or resume. Request a sample of our magazine
(include a 10 X 13 SASE), then send samples that fit the style or overall mood of our magazine. We do not
run illustrations or photos of food, so don't send or create samples specific to a food theme. We are a
business-issues magazine, not a food publication."
FOR SENIORS ONLY, FOR GRADUATES ONLY, 339 N. Main St., New City NY 10956. (914)638-
0333. Executive Editor: Judi Oliff. Estab. 1970. Biannual and annual guidance-oriented magazines for high
school seniors and 2-year-college graduates and includes features on travel. Circ. 350,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals are not returned. Sample copies and art guidelines free for SASE with first-
class postage. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
Cartoons: Buys 10 cartoons/issue. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send brochure,
roughs, finished cartoon samples. Samples sometimes filed and are returned by SASE if requested. Reports
back if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $15 for b&w, $25 for color.
Illustrations: Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, charcoal
and mixed media. Send query letter with resume, SASE and samples. Samples sometimes filed and are
returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Pays on acceptance; $75 for b&w, $125 for color cover; $50 for b&w, $100 for color inside.
FORBES MAGAZINE, 60 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10011. (212)620-2200. Art Director: Everett Halv-
orsen. Established 1917. Biweekly business magazine. Circ. 765,000. "Forbes is a magazine for readers who
are interested in business and investing. Most stories use photography but this does not rule out illustrations
that are appropriate to the story. We do not use, nor are we liable for ideas submitted in the hope that they
will be published. Forbes does not use previously published illustrations nor does it use cartoons/'
Illustrations: Contacted by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 5-6 illustrations/issue. "We prefer contemporary
illustrations that are lucid and convey an unmistakable idea. Covers are usually illustrated. The medium is
optional as long as the artwork is rendered on a material and size that can be separated on a drum scanner.1'
Pays on acceptance whether reproduced on not. Pays up to $2,500 for a cover assignment and an average
of $450 to $600 for an inside illustration depending on complexity and reproduction size. "Discuss the fee
with art director when you are contacted about doing an assignment."
Tips: "Address samples or portfolios to Everett Halvorsen. If you can, drop off your portfolio. Deliver by
1 1 a.m. Call first. Attach local phone number to outside of portfolio. Besides the art director, Forbes has
four associate art directors who make assignments. It is helpful if you address by name those you want to
contact. Listed on the masthead are the art director and four associate art directors. Send printed or scanned
samples or photocopies. Samples are filed if they are interesting and returned only if requested, otherwise
they are discarded. Do not mail original artwork. We don't report back unless we have an assignment. It's
preferrable and advantageous to leave your portfolio, to allow those art directors who are available to look
at your work. We discourage appointments but if circumstance requires a meeting, call Roger Zapke, the
Deputy Art Director."
FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL, 2101 E St. NW, Washington DC 20037. (202)338-4045. Contact:
Graphic Designer. Estab. 1924. Monthly magazine emphasizing foreign policy for foreign service employees;
4-color with design in "Harpers' style." Circ. 11,000. Returns original artwork after publication. Art guide
lines available.
Illustrations: Works with 6-10 illustrators/year. Buys 20 illustrations/year. Needs editorial illustration. Uses
artists mainly for covers and article illustration. Works on assignment only. Send postcard samples. Accepts
disk submissions. "Mail in samples for our files." Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $500 for color cover; $100 and up for b&w inside. Finds
artists through sourcebooks.
{FOUNDATION NEWS & COMMENTARY, 1828 L St. NW, Washington DC 20036. (202)466-6512.
Executive Editor: Jody Curtis. Estab. 1959. Bimonthly 4-color nonprofit association magazine that "covers
news and trends in the nonprofit sector, with an emphasis on foundation grantmaking and grant-funded
projects." Circ. 12,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned after publication.
Sample copy available.
Cartoons: Prefers single panel b&w line drawings. Send query letter with brochure, finished cartoons and
other samples. Samples are filed "if good"; none are returned. Payment negotiated.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Considers all formats. Send
query letter with tearsheets, photostats, slides and photocopies. Samples are filed "if good"; none are returned.
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INSIDER REPORT
Trade Magazines Have a Big
Appetite for Illustration
Here's an illustration market you may not have con
sidered — trade association magazines. There are
countless associations all over the country, from the
San Diego Floral Association to the Northwestern
Loggers Association. Most have publications in
need of freelance illustration. The Texas Restaurant
Association's magazine Food & Service, for exam
ple, is heavy with beautiful, colorful, humorous,
sometimes quirky, always fun artwork, and Art Di
rector Neil Ferguson tries to use at least one illustra
tor new to the magazine in every issue.
"There are just tons of associations out there,
and most of them have some kind of publication," Neti Ferguson
Ferguson says. He advises freelancers to visit li
braries to locate publications that aren't available on newsstands. "You'd be
amazed at what libraries have." Ferguson also suggests contacting the chamber
of commerce in your state capital to find out what associations are based in your
state and where they are located.
"I didn't know there were so many associations until I moved to Austin and
started working for a printing company that just prints magazines for associations.
There's even one called the Association of Women Dentists, and they have a
magazine. You would never know that [if you didn't research]," Ferguson says.
Food & Service covers business issues of interest to association members,
anything from economic forecasts and workmen's compensation to using comput
ers in the food service industry. "Because of our title, I get a lot of samples from
artists saying 'Hey, I draw great food,' but that's not what this magazine is about.
It's really important to do the research. I always appreciate when artists write to
ask for a copy of our magazine before sending samples. They can point out in
their letter that they know we're business-related, and these are the things they've
done that fit that"
When submitting to any market, Ferguson urges illustrators to "read the list
ings in Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market carefully and pay attention to them.
Do what they say. Have a professional presentation. Get the spelling of the names
right, and don't have typos in your letters." And as obvious as this may sound,
be sure to include your current phone number and address on your submissions.
"It's really sad to get a good piece with no identification. I've gotten some with
outdated addresses. I'll call the number and they're not there anymore."
Magazines like his are good places for new artists to cut their teeth, says
Ferguson, who's been with Food & Service for more than eight years. "Obviously,
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
if you don't have a lot of experience, you're not going to get assignments from
Rolling Stone" Smaller, lower-paying markets give artists a chance to learn
what's required of them from art directors. "It's not just your artistic technique,"
he says, "but your ability to conceptualize — to read an article and come up with
something that illustrates the article, that is really important [to art directors]."
Ferguson likes artists to send something that's been printed with a little bit of
the article, or at least an explanation of the piece. He points out, though, that it's
an artist's individual style that catches his eye, but typically, conceptualizing is
an aspect of that style. "I like to see that they've drawn something that relates
to a theme. I'll get some really nice illustrations, and even though I'm impressed
with the style, if it doesn't show they can take an article and come up with
something, I'll pass them up."
Once an assignment is given, illustrators working for smaller publications tend
to have freedom to decide how an illustration will come out, which aspect of an
article to depict. "I give artists the assignments and I usually leave them alone,"
says Ferguson. "I'll guide them if there's something they need to avoid or if
there's something controversial that they need to include or avoid. They come up
with the sketches, and I let them have the fun. Because we don't pay a lot, that's
one of the better aspects of working for us, and for a lot of other trade magazines.
You might have a little more leeway, a little more input. Whereas, I would imagine
with bigger magazines, you're pretty much told 'Do this,' and you do it."
Another advantage Food & Service offers illustrators is extra tearsheets. "Our
budget is very small, but it's fairly inexpensive for me to ask the printer to print
100 extra copies of the form that has the illustration on it, and leave those flat
with nothing on the back of them. I cut those out and give them to the illustrators.
Terry Colon is one of a number of illustra
tors hired regularly by Food & Service Art
Director Neil Ferguson. Colon, who spe
cializes in humorous illustration (he writes
and draws cartoons for Crocked magazine)
received $300 for this pen & ink, water-
color, gouache, and colored pencil Bob-
themed illustration. The artist found Food
Si & Service through Artist's & Graphic Design
er's Market
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INSIDER REPORT, Ferg
uson
I can't promise, but I'm usually able to do that." Illustrators get really excited
about these tearsheets, says Ferguson, because they can print their names and
contact information on the back and send them out for self-promotion. In that
way, "working for us is like a stepping stone" to more lucrative markets.
— Alice P. Buening
Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance: $750 for color cover; $250 for b&w.
Tips: The magazine is "clean, uncluttered, sophisticated, simple but attractive. It's high on concept and
originality. Somwhat abstract, not literal."
THE FUTURIST, Dept. AGDM, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 450, Bethesda MD 20814. Art Director:
Mariann Seriff. Managing Editor: Cynthia Wagner. Emphasizes all aspects of the future for a well-educated,
general audience. Bimonthly b&w magazine with 4-color cover; "fairly conservative design with lots of
text." Circ. 30,000. Accepts simultaneous submissions and previously published work. Return of original
artwork following publication depends on individual agreement.
Illustrations: Approached by 50-100 illustrators/year. Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. Needs editorial illustra
tion. Uses a variety of themes and styles "usually b&w drawings, often whimsical. We like an artist who
can read an article and deal with the concepts and ideas." Works on assignment only. Send samples or
tearsheets to be kept on file. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe
Photoshop. Send EPS files. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased negotiable. Pays
on acceptance; $500-750 for color cover; $75-350 for b&w, $200-400 for color inside; $100-125 for spots.
Tips: "Send samples that are strong conceptually with skilled execution. When a sample package is poorly
organized, poorly presented — it says a lot about how the artists feel about their work." Sees trend of "moving
away from realism; highly stylized illustration with more color." This publication does not use cartoons.
GALLERY MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 401 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016. (212)779-8900. Creative
Director: Jana Krenova. Emphasizes "sophisticated men's entertainment for the middle-class, collegiate
male; monthly 4-color with flexible format, conceptual and sophisticated design." Circ. 375,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
artwork. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
Cartoons: Approached by 100 cartoonists/year. Buys 3-8 cartoons/issue. Interested in sexy humor; single,
double or multiple panel, color and b&w washes, b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Send finished
cartoons. Enclose SASE. Contact: J. Linden. Reports in 1 month. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $75
for b&w, $100 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 300 illustrators/year. Buys 30 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Needs editorial illustrations. Interested in the "highest creative and technical styles." Especially needs slick,
high-quality, 4-color work. Send flier, samples and tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments.
Prefers prints over transparencies. Samples returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $350 for b&w, $800 for color inside.
Finds artists through submissions and sourcebooks.
Tips: A common mistake freelancers make is that "often there are too many samples of literal translations
of the subject. There should also be some conceptual pieces."
GAME & FISH PUBLICATIONS, 2250 Newmarket Pkwy., Marietta GA 30067. (404)953-9222. Fax:
(404)933-9510. Graphic Artist: Allen Hansen. Estab. 1975. Monthly b&w with 4-color cover. Circ. 500,000
for 30 state-specific magazines. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads.
Buys 1-8 illustrations/issue. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Send query letter with photocop
ies. "We look for an artist's ability to realistically depict North American game animals and game fish or
hunting and fishing scenes." Samples are filed or returned only if requested. Reports back only if interested.
Portfolio review not required. Buys first rights. Pays 2l/2 months prior to publication; $25 and up for b&w,
$75-100 for color inside.
Tips: "We do not publish cartoons, but we do use some cartoon-like illustrations, which we assign to artists
to accompany specific humor stories. Send us some samples of your work, showing as broad a range as
possible, and let us hold on to them for future reference. Being willing to complete an assigned illustration
in a 4-6 week period, and provide what we request, will make you a candidate for working with us."
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JGENT, Dugent Publishing Corp., 14411 Commerce Way, Suite 420, Miami Lakes FL 33016. Publisher:
Douglas Allen. Editor: Bruce Arthur. Managing Editor: Nye Willden. For men uwho like big-breasted
women." 96 pages 8!/2X 11, 4-color. Sample copy $3.
Cartoons: Buys humor and sexual themes; "major emphasis of magazine is on large D-cup-breasted women.
We prefer cartoons that reflect this slant." Mail cartoons. Buys first rights. Pays $75, b&w spot drawing;
$100, page.
illustrations: Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue from freelancers on assigned themes. Submit illustration samples
for files. Portfolio should include "b&w and color, with nudes/anatomy." Buys first rights. Pays $125-150,
b&w; $300, color.
Tips: "Send samples designed especially for our publication. Study our magazine. Be able to draw erotic
anatomy. Write for artist's guides and cartoon guides first, before submitting samples, since they contain
some helpful suggestions."
^GENTRY MAGAZINE, 618 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park CA 94025. (415)324-1818 ext. 204. Fax:
(415)324-1888. Art Director: Elyse Kaplan Steinberger. Estab. 1993. Monthly community publication for
affluent audience of designers and interior designers. Circ. 35,000. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 5 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers political and humorous, b&w
line drawings, without gaglines. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back only if
interested. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $50-100.
Illustration: Approached by 1 0 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. Knowledge
of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand and QuarkXPress helpful. Send postcard sample.
Accepts disk submissions if Mac compatible. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Portfolios may be dropped
off Monday-Friday or art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys first rights. Pays
$600 for cover; $100-200 for inside. Pays $100-150 for spots. Finds illustrators through Creative Black Book,
LA Workbook, on-line services, magazines and word of mouth.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Prefers local designers. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand and QuarkXPress. Send query
letter with printed samples, photocopies, tearsheets or phone art director.
Tips: "Lots of intern possibilities here. Need aggressive competent people who are eager to learn the
business, willing to file and watch."
GLAMOUR, 350 Madison Ave., New York NY 10017. Art Director: Kati Korpijaakko. Monthly magazine.
Covers fashion and issues concerning working women (ages 20-35). Originals returned at job's completion.
Sample copies available on request. 5% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers feminist humor. Prefers humorous b&w line drawings with gagline.
Send postcard-size sample. Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Rights purchased vary according to project.
Illustrations: Buys 7 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored
pencil, mixed media, collage, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel and marker. Send postcard-size sample.
Samples are filed and not returned. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include final art, color photographs, tearsheets, color photocopies and photostats. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Pays on publication.
GLASS FACTORY DIRECTORY, Box 2267, Hernpstead NY 1 1557. (5 16)48 1-21 88. Manager: Liz Scott.
Annual listing of glass manufacturers in US, Canada and Mexico.
Cartoons: Receives an average of 1 submisson/week. Buys 5-10 cartoons/issue. Cartoons should pertain
to glass manufacturing (flat glass, fiberglass, bottles and containers; no mirrors). Prefers single and multiple
panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Prefers roughs or finished cartoons. Send SASE. Reports in 1-3
months. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $25.
Tips: "Learn about making glass of all kinds. We rarely buy broken glass jokes. There are women working
in glass plants. Glassblowing is overdone. What about flat glass, autoglass, bottles?"
JGOLF ILLUSTRATED, P.O. Box 5300, Jenks OK 74037-5300. (918)491-6100. Fax: (918)491-9424.
E-mail: 73172.2054@compuserve.com. Website: http://www.Golfillustrated.com. Managing Editor: Jason
Sowards. Estab. 1914. Bimonthly golf lifestyle magazine with instruction, travel, equipment reviews and
more. Circ. 250,000. Sample copies free for 9 X 11 SASE and 6 first-class stamps. Art guidelines available
for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 cartoonists/year. Prefers golf. Prefers single panel, b&w washes or line draw
ings. Send photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back in 1 month. Buys first North American serial rights.
Pays on acceptance; $50 minimum for b&w.
illustration: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers instructional, detailed
figures, course renderings. Considers all media. 30% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send query letter with photocopies, SASE and tearsheets.
Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolios may be dropped off
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Monday-Friday. Buys first North American serial and reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $100-200 for b&w,
$250-400 for color inside. Finds illustrators through sourcebooks, magazines, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "'Read our magazine. We need fast workers with quick turnaround."
GOLF JOURNAL, Golf House, Far Hills NJ 07931. (908)234-2300. Editor: Brett Avery. Readers are
"literate, professional, knowledgeable on the subject of golf." Published 9 times/year. Circ. 600,000. Original
artwork not returned after publication. Free sample copy.
Cartoons: Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. "The subject is golf. Golf must be central to the cartoon. Drawings
should be professional and captions sharp, bright and literate, on a par with our generally sophisticated
readership." Formats: single or multiple panel, color line drawings with gagline. Prefers to see finished
cartoons. Send SASE. Reports in 1 month. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $125-175, for color
cartoons.
Illustrations: Buys several illustrations/issue. "We maintain a file of samples from illustrators. Our needs
for illustrations are based almost solely on assignments, illustrations to accompany specific stories. We need
talent with a light artistic touch, and we would assign a job to an illustrator who is able to capture the feel
and mood of a story. A sense of humor is a useful quality in the illustrator, but this sense shouldn't lapse
into absurdity." Uses color washes. Send samples of style to be kept on file for future assignments. Reports
in 1 month. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis. Payment varies, "usually $300 for page, $500 for color
cover."
Tips: Wants to see "a light touch, identifiable, relevant, rather than nitwit stuff showing golfballs talking to
each other." Does not want to see "willy-nilly submissions of everything from caricatures of past presidents
to meaningless art. Know your market; we're a golf publication, not an art gazette."
{GOVERNING, 2300 North St. NW, Suite 760, Washington DC 20037-1122. (202)862-1146. Fax:
(202)862-0032. Art Director: Richard Steadham. Estab. 1987. Monthly magazine. "Our readers are execu
tives of state and local governments nationwide. They include governors, mayors, state legislators, county
executives, etc." Circ. 86,000.
Illustration: Approached by hundreds of illustrators/year. Buys 5-10 illustrations/issue. Prefers conceptual
editorial illustration dealing with public policy issues. Considers all media. 10% of freelance illustration
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand. Send postcard sample with
printed samples, photocopies and tearsheets. Send follow-up postcard sample every 3 months. "No phone
calls please. We work in QuarkXPress, so we accept any format that can be imported into that program."
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $700-1,200 for cover; $250-700 for inside. Pays $250-
350 for spots. Finds illustrators through Black Book, LA Workbook, on-line services, magazines, word of
mouth, submissions.
Tips: "We are not interested in working with artists who can't take some direction. If your work is so
precious, take it to a gallery. If you can collaborate with us in communicating our words visually, then we
can do business."
GRAPHIC ARTS MONTHLY, 249 W. 17th St., New York NY 10011. (212)463-6579. Fax: (212)463-
6530. Art Director: Rani Levy. Estab. 1930. Monthly 4-color trade magazine for management and production
personnel in commercial and specialty printing plants and allied crafts. Design is "direct, crisp and modern."
Circ. 95,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Needs computer-
literate freelancers for illustration.
Illustrations: Approached by 150 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers all media, including computer. Send postcard-sized sample to be filed. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 6.0 or EPS/TIFF files. Will contact for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include final ait, photographs, tearsheets. Buys one-time and reprint
rights. Pays on acceptance; $750-1200 for color cover; $250-350 for color inside; $250 for spots. Finds
artists through submissions.
GRAY AREAS, P.O. Box 808, Broomall PA 19008-0808. E-mail: 76042.3624@compuserve.com. Website:
http://www.gti.net/grayarea. Publisher: Netta Gilboa. Estab. 1991. Quarterly magazine examining gray areas
of law and morality in the fields of music, law, technology and popular culture. Accepts previously published
artwork. Originals not returned. Sample copies available for $8. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker 6.0 or CorelDraw 6.0.
Cartoons: Approached by 5 cartoonists/year. Buys 2-5 cartoons/issue. Prefers "illegal subject matter"
humorous cartoons; -single, double or multiple panel b&w line drawings. Send query letter with brochure,
roughs, photocopies or finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 week only if SASE
provided. Buys one-time rights.
Illustrations: Works on assignment only. "Illegal subject matter like sex, drugs, computer criminals."
Considers "any media that can be scanned by a computer, up to 8!/2X 11 inches." Send postcard sample or
query letter with SASE and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with IBM/PC. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 1 week only if SASE enclosed. Portfolio review not required. Buys one-time
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rights. Pays on publication; $500 for color cover; negotiable b&w. Pays 5 copies of issue and masthead
listing for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 6.0,
Aldus FreeHand 5.0 or CorelDraw 6.0. Send query letter with photocopies. Pays by project.
Tips: "Most of the artists we use have approached us after seeing the magazine. All sections are open to
artists. We are only interested in art which deals with our unique subject matter. Please do not submit without
having seen the magazine. We have a strong 1960s style. Our favorite artists include Robert Crumb and Rick
Griffin. We accept all points of view in art, but only if it addresses the subject we cover. Don't send us
animals, statues or scenery."
GROUP PUBLISHING— MAGAZINE DIVISION, 2890 N. Monroe, Loveland CO 80538. (970)669-
3836. Fax: (970)669-3269. Publishes Group Magazine, Art Director: Joel Armstrong (6 issues/year; circ.
50,000; 4-color); Jr. High Ministry Magazine, Art Director: Rich Martin (5 issues/year, 4-color) for adult
leaders of Christian youth groups; Children '$ Ministry Magazine, Art Director: Rich Martin (6 issues/year;
4-color) for adult leaders who work with kids from birth to sixth grade. Previously published, photocopied
and simultaneous submissions OK. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy $ 1 with 9X12
.
This company also produces books and clip art. See listings under those sections.
Cartoons: Generally buys one spot cartoon per issue that deals with youth or children ministry. Pays $50
minimum.
Illustrations: Buys 2-10 illustrations/issue. Send postcard samples, SASE, slides or tearsheets to be kept
on file for future assignments. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Send EPS files. Reports only
if interested. To show a portfolio, mail color and b&w photostats and slides with SASE. Pays $400 minimum,
color cover (negotiable). Pays on acceptance; $35-450, from b&w/spot illustrations (line drawings and
washes) to full-page color illustrations inside. Buys first publication rights and occasional reprint rights.
Tips: "We prefer contemporary, nontraditional (not churchy), well developed styles that are appropriate for
our innovative, youth-oriented publications. We appreciate artists who can conceptualize well and approach
difficult and sensitive subjects creatively."
GUIDEPOSTS MAGAZINE, 16 E. 34th St., New York NY 10016, (212)251-8127. Fax: (212)684-0679.
Art Director: Lawrence A. Laukhuf. Estab. 1945. Monthly nonprofit inspirational, consumer magazine.
Guideposts is a "practical interfaith guide to successful living. Articles present tested methods for developing
courage, strength and positive attitudes through faith in God." Circ. 4 million. Sample copies and guidelines
are available.
• Also publishes Angels on Earth, a bimonthly magazine buying 4-7 illustrations/issue. They feature
more conceptual art.
Illustrations: Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers realistic, reportorial. Considers
watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, mixed media and pastel. Send postcard sample with
SASE, tearsheets, photocopies and slides. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop (Mac based). Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist To 'arrange
portfolio review artist should follow up with call after initial query. Portfolio should include color transparen
cies 8 X 10. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance. Finds artists through sourcebooks, other publications
word of mouth, artists' submissions and Society of Illustrators' shows.
Tips: Sections most open to freelancers are illustrations for action/adventure stories. "Do vour homework
as to our needs. At least see the magazine!"
Borel Ave" Suite #100> San Mateo CA 94402- (415)358-9500. Fax: (415)358-
9527. Art Director: Richard Leeds. Estab. 1975. Monthly 4-color magazine focusing on technique artist
J°b'S Completion* SamPle c°Pies and art
Illustrations: Approached by 15-20 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only
Prefers conceptual, outside, not safe" themes and styles. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush
computer based, acrylic, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs,
photocopies, photostats, slides and transparencies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Samples
£!H,S n ?f S f I lf inlerested Wil1 contact for Portfolio review if inter^ed. Portfolio should
tearSheetS' Buys first ^hts- Pay§ on Plication; $100-600 for color inside;
|GU/n^StlORE UFE MAGAZINE' 2975 S. Horseshoe Dr., Suite 100, Naples FL 33942 (941)641 3933
S y!£S2KS^ Dirrr: mchf CeiTina- Estak 197°- -^^SS5& S
style of southwest Florida for an affluent, sophisticated audience, traditional design." Circ 20 000 Accepts
crss^
IfZ^0"5/-^030^ bV5"20 illustra">rs/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Prefers watercolor, collage
airbrush, acryhc, colored penal, mixed media and pastel. Send postcard sampleor query letter with brochure!
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resume, tearsheets, photostats and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator
or QuarkXPress. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Write to schedule
appointment to show a portfolio, which should include thumbnails, printed samples, final/reproduction/
product and tearsheets. Negotiates rights purchased. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $500-1000
for color cover; $100-350 for b&w inside; $150-500 for color inside. $50-150 for spots. Needs technical
illustration. Needs freelancers familiar with Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Aldus
FreeHand.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 95% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Pays by project, by hour.
HABITAT MAGAZINE, 928 Broadway, New York NY 10010. (212)505-2030. Editor-in-Chief: Carol J.
Ott. Estab. 1982. "We are a how-to magazine for cooperative and condominium boards of directors in New
York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester." Published 11 times a year; b&w with 4-color cover.
Circ, 18,000. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copy $5. Art guidelines free for SASE
with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Cartoons appearing in magazine are "line with some wash highlights." Pays $75-100 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads.
Buys 1-3 illustrations/issue from freelancers. Needs editorial and technical illustration that is "ironic, whimsi
cal, but not silly." Works on assignment only. Prefers pen & ink. Considers marker. Send query letter with
brochure showing art style, resume, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides, photographs and transparen
cies (fee requirements). Looks for "clarity in form and content." Samples are filed or are returned by SASE.
Reports back about queries/submissions only if interested. For a portfolio review, mail original/final art and
b&w tearsheets. Pays $75-125, b&w.
Tips: "Read our publication, understand the topic. Look at the 'Habitat Hotline' and 'Case Notes' sections."
Does not want to see "tired cartoons about Wall Street board meetings and cute street beggars."
HADASSAH MAGAZINE, 50 W 58th St., New York NY 10019. (212)688-1809. Fax: (212)446-9521.
Estab. 1914. Consumer magazine. Hadassah Magazine is a monthly magazine chiefly of and for Jewish
interests — both here and in Israel. Circ. 340,000.
Cartoons: Buys 1-2 freelance cartoons/issue. Preferred themes include the Middle East/Israel, domestic
Jewish themes and issues. Send query letter with sample cartoons. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Buys first rights. Pays $50, b&w; $100, color.
Illustrations: Approached by 15 freelance illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Prefers themes of
Jewish/Israeli issues, holidays. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art, tearsheets and slides. Buys
first rights. Pays on publication; $400-800 for color cover; $100-200 for b&w, $200-250 for color inside-
$100-250 for spots.
HAWAII MAGAZINE, 1400 Kapiolani Blvd., #A25, Honolulu ffl 96814. (808)942-2556. E-mail: hawaiie
dit@aol.com. Editor: Jim Borg. Estab. 1984. Bimonthly "written for and directed to the frequent visitor and
residents who travel frequently among the Hawaiian Islands. We try to encourage people to discover the vast
natural beauty of these Islands." Circ. 70,000. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copies
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works
on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, watercolor, acrylic, oil, charcoal pencil and calligraphy.
Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back about queries/
submissions within 1 month. To show a portfolio mail printed samples and tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays
$75 for b&w; $150 for color, inside.
JHEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 2 Westbrook Corp. Center, Suite 700, Westchester
IL 60154-5700. (708)531-9600. Fax: (708)531-0032. Publisher: Cheryl Stachura. Estab. 1946. Monthly
association magazine for chief financial officers in healthcare, managers of patient accounts, healthcare
administrators. Circ. 35,000. Sample copies available.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w line drawings, with gaglines. Send
query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed or returned. Reports back only if interested. Pays on publica
tion.
Illustration: All freelance illustration should be sent to James Lienhart Design, 155 N. Harbor Drive, Suite
3008, Chicago EL 60601. Considers acrylic, air brush, color washed, colored pencil, marker, mixed media,
ALWAYS ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with queries
and sample packages.
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oil, pastel, watercolor. Send query letter with printed samples, photocopies and tearsheets. Samples are filed.
Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
^HEALTHCARE FORUM JOURNAL, 425 Market St., 16th Floor, San Francisco CA 94105-2406.
(415)356-4300. Fax: (415)356-9300. Art Director: Bruce Olson. Estab. 1936. Bimonthly trade journal for
healthcare executive administrators, a publication of the Healthcare Forum Association. Circ. 25,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 15-20 illustrators/year. Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Preferred styles vary, usually abstract and painterly; watercolor, collage, acrylic, oil and mixed media. Send
query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photostats and photocopies. Samples are filed and returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $600-700
for color cover; $350 for b&w, $500 for color inside.
HEARTLAND BOATING MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 1067, Martin TN 38237-1067. (901)587-6791. Fax:
(901)587-6893. Website: http://www.gsn.com/heartland_boating.htm. Editor: Molly Lightfoot Blom. Estab.
1988. Specialty magazine published 7 times per year devoted to power (cruisers, houseboats) and sail boating
enthusiasts throughout middle America. The content is both humorous and informative and reflects "the
challenge, joy and excitement of boating on America's inland waterways." Circ. 20,000. Occasionally accepts
previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $5.
Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Approached by 10-12 cartoonists/year. Buys 2-3 cartoons/issue. Prefers boating; single panel
without gaglines. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within
2 months. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $30 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 2-3 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers boating-related. Considers pen & ink. Send postcard sample or query letter with SASE, photocopies
and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Portfolio review not required. Negotiates
rights purchased. Pays on publication. Pay is negotiated. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Submit professional cover letters with no typos. Grammar is important too!"
HERBALGRAM, P.O. Box 201660, Austin TX 78720-1660. (512)331-8868. Fax: (512)331-1924. E-mail:
gingerhm@herbalgram.org. Website: http://www.herbalgram.org. Art Director: Ginger Hudson-Maffei.
Estab. 1983. Quarterly journal. "We're a non-commercial education and research journal with a mission to
educate the public on the uses of beneficial herbs and plants. Fairly technical. For the general public,
pharmacists, educators and medical professions." Circ. 27,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Origi
nals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available. 90% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe PageMaker 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Aldus Freehand 3.11 and 4.0 and
Adobe Illustrator.
Cartoons: Buys 3-4 cartoons/year. Prefers medical plant, general plant, plant regulation themes; single
panel, political, humorous b&w line drawings with gaglines. Send query letter with brochure or roughs.
Samples are filed. Buys one-time rights. Pays $50-100 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Prefers plant/drug themes. Considers acrylic, mixed media, collage or computer-generated images. Send
query letter with photographs, tearsheets, photocopies and transparencies. Accepts disk submissions compati
ble with Aldus PageMaker 6.0, QuarkXPress 3.11 and Adobe Illustrator 5.0, Samples are filed. Will contact
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, tearsheets and photocopies. Buys one
time rights. Pays on acceptance; $50-200 for b&w, $50-500 for color inside; $50-300 for b&w, $5-700 for
color cover. Pays $25-200 for spot illustrations. Finds artists through submissions, word of mouth and Austin
Creative Directory.
Design: Needs freelancers for production and multimedia. 95% of design demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker 6.0, Aldus FreeHand 3.1 1, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.1 or Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send
query letter with photocopies, photographs or transparencies. Pays $50-300 by project.
Tips: Have a "good knowledge of CMYK process, good knowledge of computer to service bureau process."
HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN, 803 Church St., Honesdale PA 18431. (717)253-1080. Fax: (717)253-
0179. Art Director: Janet K. Moir. Cartoon Editor: Rich Wallace. Monthly 4-color magazine for ages 2-12.
Circ. 3 million. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Receives 20 submissions/week. Buys 2-4 cartoons/issue. Interested in upbeat, positive cartoons
involving children, family life or animals; single or multiple panel. Send roughs or finished cartoons and
SASE. Reports in 4-6 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $20-40 for line drawings. "One flaw in
many submissions is that the concept or vocabulary is too adult, or that the experience necessary for its
appreciation is beyond our readers. Frequently, a wordless self-explanatory cartoon is best."
Illustrations: Buys 30 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers "realistic and stylized work;
upbeat, fun, more graphic than cartoon," Pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor, marker, cut paper and mixed
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media are all acceptable. Discourages work in fluorescent colors. Send query letter with photocopies SASE
and tearsheets. Samples to be kept on file. Request portfolio review in original query. Will contact for
portfolio review if interested. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis. Pays on acceptance; $1,025 for color
front and back covers; $50-500 for color inside. "We are always looking for good hidden pictures. We require
a picture that is interesting in itself and has the objects well-hidden. Usually an artist submits pencil sketches.
In no case do we pay for any preliminaries to the final hidden pictures." Submit hidden pictures to Jodv
Taylor. r j
Tips: "We have a wide variety of needs, so I would prefer to see a representative sample of an illustrator's
style or styles."
ALFRED HITCHCOCK MAGAZINE, 1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036. (212)354-6500. Fax: (212)
697-1567. Art Director: Terri Czeczko. Estab. 1956. Monthly b&w magazine with 4-color cover emphasizing
mystery fiction. Circ. 200,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's
completion. Art guidelines available for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers crime oriented, humorous
cartoons. Prefers single panel, b&w washes or line drawings with and without gagline. Send photocopies of
finished cartoons and/or tearsheets and SASE. Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested
Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $35 minimum.
Illustrations: Buys 7 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers acrylic, air brush, charcoal
color washes, mixed media, pen & ink and watercolor. Send query letter with printed samples, photocopies
and/or tearsheets and SASE. Send follow-up postcard sample every 3 months. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. "No phone calls." Portfolios may
be dropped off every Tuesday and should include b&w and color tearsheets and transparencies. "No original
art please." Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $1,200 minimum for color cover; $150 minimum for
b&w inside; $35-50 for spots. Finds artists through agents and sourcebooks such as Black Book, LA Workbook
and American Showcase.
Tips: "I like work that is colorful and a little edgy. I look for artists who are reliable. It helps if you read
our magazine or read mysteries in general."
HOBSON'S CHOICE, Box 98, Ripley OH 45167. Editor: Susannah West. Estab. 1974. Bimonthly b&w
newsletter emphasizes science fiction, fantasy and nonfiction of scientific and technological interest. 16-20
pages; two-column format; 8 !/2 X 1 1 saddle-stitched. Circ. 2,500. Sample copy $2.50; art guidelines for SASE;
tipsheet packet which contains all guidelines $1.50.
Cartoons: Approached by 10-12 cartoonists/year. Buys 17-20 cartoons/year. Interested in science fiction,
science and fantasy subjects; single and multi-panel b&w line drawings. Prefers finished cartoons. Include
SASE. Reports in 2-3 months. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on publication; $5.
Illustrations: Approached by 20-30 illustrators/year. Buys 35 illustrations/year. Needs editorial, technical
and story illustrations. Illustrators whose work appears in the SF press exemplify the style, tone and content:
Brad Foster, Alfred Klosterman, Janet Aulisio. Sometimes uses humorous and cartoon-style illustrations
depending on the type of work being published. Works on assignment only. Samples returned by SASE.
Reports back on future assignment possibilities. Send query letter with photocopies, SASE, resume or bro
chure and samples of style to be kept on file. Illustrates stories rather extensively (normally an 8 X 11 and
an interior illustration). Format: b&w line drawings, camera-ready artwork. Reports in 2-3 months. Buys
first North American rights. Pays on publication; $ 1 5-25 for b&w cover; $5-25 for b&w inside; $5 for spots.
Tips: "We first of all look for work that falls into science fiction genre; if an artist has a feel for and
appreciation of science fiction he/she is more likely to be able to meet our needs. We are especially attracted
to work that is clean and spare, not cluttered, and that has a finished, not sketchy quality. If an artist also
does technical illustrations, we are interested in seeing samples of this style too. Would specifically like to
see samples of work that we'd be capable of reproducing and that are compatible with our magazine's subject
matter. We prefer to see photocopies rather than slides. We also like to be able to keep samples on file, rather
than have to return them. Send us photocopies of your typical work. If you specialize in a specific genre
(i.e., traditional fantasy or hard science fiction) make sure your samples emphasize that."
JHOME EDUCATION MAGAZINE, Box 1083, Tonasket WA 98855. (509)486-1351. E-mail: homeedm
ag@aol.com. Website: http://www.home-ed-press.com. Managing Editor: Helen Hegener. Estab. 1983. "We
publish one of the largest magazines available for home schooling families." Desktop bimonthly published
in 2-color; b&w with 4-color cover. Circ. 7,200. Original artwork is returned after publication upon request.
Sample copy $4.50. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 20-30 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2/year. Style preferred is open, but theme must
relate to home schooling. Prefers single, double or multiple panel b&w line drawings and washes with or
without gagline. Send query letter with samples of style, roughs and finished cartoons, "any format is fine
with us." Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 weeks. Buys reprint rights, one
time rights or negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance; $10-20 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads.
Considers pen & ink, mixed media, markers, charcoal pencil or any good sharp b&w or color media. Send
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postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume*, slides, transparencies, tearsheets, photocopies or
photographs. Accepts disk submissions. "We're looking for originality, clarity, warmth. Children, families
and parent-child situations are what we need." Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Will contact for
portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights, reprint rights or negotiates rights purchased. Pays on
acceptance; $50 for color cover; $10-50 for color inside; $5-20 for spots. Finds artists primarily through
submissions and self-promotions.
Design; Needs freelancers for design. 1 00% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or
QuarkXPress. Send query letter with any samples. Pays by project.
Tips: "Most of our artwork is produced by staff artists. We receive very few good cartoons. Study what
we've done, suggest how we might improve it."
fHOME OFFICE COMPUTING MAGAZINE, Dept. AM, 411 Lafayette St., 4th Floor, New York NY
10003. (212)505-4244. Fax: (212)505-4256. Art Director: Judy Kamilar. Estab. 1980. Monthly magazine of
small business/home office advice; 4-color. Circ. 380,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals
are returned at job's completion "when possible." Sample copies available.
Cartoons: Interested in New Yorker style; buys very few. Pays $200 for b&w inside.
Illustrations: Approached by 45 illustrators/year. Buys 12 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, acrylic, colored pencil and mixed media. Freelance work demands
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, call for appointment. Portfolio should include tearsheets
and slides. Buys one-time rights. Pays $250 for b&w and color "spot" art, $500-600 for color cover.
{HOME TIMES, P.O. Box 16096, West Palm Beach FL 33416. (407)439-3509. Editor and Publisher:
Dennis Lombard. Estab. 1988. Weekly conservative local newpaper tabloid with some national distribution.
Circ. 5,000. Sample issue available for $1 and 9 X 12 SASE with 3 stamps.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 8-10 cartoons/issue. Prefers conservative politics, fam
ily life, warm family humor. Prefers political cartoons; single and multiple panel b&w line drawings, Send
query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Buys one-time rights. Pays $5-
10 for b&w; $5-10 for spots. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: Does not generally buy illustrations, but about 8-10 cartoons an issue. "Read the paper to understand
the editorial slant."
HOMEPC, 600 Community Dr., Manhasset NY 11030. (516)562-5000. Fax: (516)562-7007. Art Director:
David Loewy. Estab. 1994. Monthly consumer magazine. A magazine for home computer users. Easy to
read, non-technical; covering software and hardware, entertainment and personal products. Circ. 350,000.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. 50% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 30 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, collage, acrylic, oil and computer illustration.
Send postcard sample with tearsheets. Accepts Mac compatible disk submissions. Samples are filed and are
not returned. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final
art and tearsheets. Buys one-time and reprint rights; rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on
acceptance; $2,000-3,000 for color cover; $500-1,500 for color inside; $200-500 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for production. 100% of design work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator. Send resumd and tearsheets, Pays by the hour, $15-
25.
Tips: Finds 75 percent of illustrators through sourcebooks; 25 percent through mailers and chance discovery.
^HONOLULU MAGAZINE, 36 Merchant St., Honolulu HI 96813. (808)524-7400. Art Director: Teresa
J. Black. "Monthly 4-color city/regional magazine reporting on current affairs and issues, people profiles,
lifestyle. Readership is generally upper income (based on subscription). Contemporary, clean, colorful and
reader-friendly" design. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copies for SASE with first-
class postage. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads. Buys 1-3 illustrations/issue. Works
on assignment only. Prefers airbrush, colored pencil and watercolor. Considers pen & ink, mixed media,
acrylic, pastel, collage, charcoal, pencil and calligraphy. Send postcard sample showing art style. Looks for
local subjects, conceptual abilities for abstract subjects (editorial approach)— likes a variety of techniques.
Looks for strong b&w work. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested. Reports back only if
interested. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio which should include original/final art and
color and b&w tearsheets. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays on publication; $300-500 for cover; $75-
350 for inside; $50-75 for spots. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions, attending art
exhibitions.
Tips: "Needs both feature and department illustration — best way to break in is with small spot illustration."
HOPSCOTCH, The Magazine for Girls, Box 164, Bluffton OH 45817. (419)358-4610. Contact: Flo
Weber. Estab. 1989. A bimonthly magazine for girls between the ages of 6 and 12; 2-color with 4-color
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cover; 50 pp.; 7x9 saddle-stapled. Circ. 9,000. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available for $3. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 20% of freelance work demands computer
skills.
® Also publishes Boys9 Quest.
illustrations: Approached by 200-300 illustrators/year. Buys 6-7 freelance illustrations/issue. Artists work
mostly on assignment. Needs story illustration. Prefers traditional and humor; pen & ink. Send query letter
with photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Buys first rights and reprint rights. Pays
on acceptance; $35 for full-page b&w; $25 for smaller b&w; $150 for color cover.
HORSE ILLUSTRATED, P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo CA 92690. (714)855-8822. Editor: Moira C.
Harris. Associate Editor: Jennifer I. Oltman. Estab. 1975. Monthly consumer magazine providing "informa
tion for responsible horse owners." Circ. 187,000. Originals are returned after job's completion. Sample
copies available for $4. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 200 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 or 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers satire on horse ownership
("without the trite cliches"); single panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with brochure,
roughs and finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks,
Buys first rights and one-time rights. Pays $35 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 60 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Prefers realistic, mature line art,
pen & ink spot illustrations of horses. Considers pen & ink. Send query letter with SASE and photographs.
Accepts disk submissions. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks.
Portfolio review not required. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays on publication; $35 for b&w inside.
Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "We only use spot illustrations for breed directory and classified sections. We do not use much, but
if your artwork is within our guidelines, we usually do repeat business."
HOSPITAL MEDICINE MAGAZINE, 105 Raider Blvd., Beilemeade NJ 08502. (908)874-8550. Fax:
(908)874-6096. E-mail: s8@rbp.co.uk. Art Director: Manuel Vila, Jr. Estab. 1964. Illustrated review of
clinical medicine for primary care physicians and medical students. Monthly. Circ. 119,000. Returns original
artwork after publication. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Works with 20 illustrators/year. Buys 3-12 illustrations/issue. Prefers all media except marker
and computer illustration. Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure or
tearsheets to be kept on file. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe
Photoshop 3.0. Samples not filed are not returned. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Reports
only if interested. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $650-800 for b&w, $750-1,400 for color cover;
$150-500 for b&w, $250-600 for color inside; $250-400 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for production. Freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe
Photoshop, QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Pays by the hour, $17-24.
Tips: "Portfolios may be dropped off Tuesdays only and picked up Thursdays. Do not show marker comps.
At least show 4X5 transparencies; 8 X 10 is much better. In general, slides are too small to see in a review.
Be concise and precise with latest softwares and tools for desktop."
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL, 1700 Broadway, 29th Floor, New York NY 10019. (212)903-5229. Fax: (212)765-
8292. Art Director: Andrzej Janerka. Estab. 1896. Monthly consumer magazine. House Beautiful is a maga
zine about interior decorating — emphasis is on classic and contemporary trends in decorating, architecture
and gardening. The magazine is aimed at both the professional and non-professional interior decorator. Circ.
1 .3 million. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 75-100 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Prefers contemporary, conceptual, interesting use of media and styles. Considers pen & ink, mixed
media, collage, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, computer generated art and photo-illustration. Send postcard-
size sample. Samples are filed only if interested and are not returned. Portfolios may be dropped off every
Monday-Friday. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review of final art, photographs, slides, tearsheets
and good quality photocopies if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $600-700 for color
inside; $600-700 for spots (99% of illustrations are done as spots).
Tips: "We find most of our artists through artist submissions of either portfolios or postcards. Sometimes
we will contact an artist whose work we have seen in another publication. Some of our artists are found
through artist reps and annuals."
HOW, The Bottomline Design Magazine, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Associate Art Direc
tor: Scott Finke. Estab, 1985. Bimonthly trade journal covering "how-to and business techniques for graphic
design professionals." Circ. 35,000. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copy $8.50.
• Sponsors annual conference for graphic artists. Send SASE for more information.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers all media, including photography and computer illustration. Send postcard sample or query letter
with brochure, tearsheets, photocopies and slides. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail slides. Buys first rights or
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reprint rights. Pays on publication; $500-1 ,000 for color cover; $50-200 for b&w; $ 1 00-500 for color inside.
Tips: "Send good samples that apply to the work I use. Be patient, art directors get a lot of samples."
HSUS NEWS, 700 Professional Dr., Gaithersburg MD 20814. Art Director: Theodora T. Tilton. Estab.
1954. Quarterly 4-color magazine focusing on Humane Society news and animal protection issues. Circ.
450,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Themes vary. Send query letter with
samples. Samples are filed or returned. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate
materials. Portfolio should include printed samples, b&w and color tearsheets and slides. Buys one-time
rights and reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $250 for b&w, $400 for color cover; $150 for b&w, $300 for
color inside.
HUMPTY DUMPTY'S MAGAZINE, Children's Better Health Institute, 1 100 Waterway Blvd., Box 567,
Indianapolis IN 46206. (317)636-8881. Art Director: Rebecca Ray. A health-oriented children's magazine
for ages 4-7; 4-color; simple and direct design. Published 8 times a year. Circ. 300,000. Originals are not
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $1.25 Art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage.
• Also publishes Child Life, Children's Digest, Children's Playmate, Jack and Ml and Turtle Maga
zine.
Illustrations: Approached by 300-400 illustrators/year. Buys 20 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Preferred styles are mostly cartoon and some realism. Considers any media as long as finish is done
on scannable (bendable) surface. Send query letter with slides, brochure, photographs, photocopies, tearsheets
and SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if not kept on file. Reports back only if interested. To
show a portfolio, mail color tearsheets, photostats, photographs and photocopies. Buys all rights. Pays on
publication; $275 for color cover; $35-90 for b&w, $70-155 for color inside.
JI.E. MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 73403, Houston TX 77273-3403. (409)321-2223. E-mail: zippy@flex.net.
Magazine Editor: Yolande Gottlieb. Art Editors: Charlie Sartwelle and John Runnels. Estab. 1990. Quarterly
literary magazine. "We aim to present quality literature and art. Our audience is mostly writers, poets and
artists." Circ. 200. Sample copies for $6.10. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
• This publication also seeks fine art.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Prefers b&w line drawings. Send query letter with postcard-
size sample or finished cartoons. Samples are returned by SASE, Reports back in 1-2 months. Buys one
time and first rights. Pays $1-2 plus copies.
Illustration: Considers pen & ink, charcoal. Send postcard-size sample, photographs or finished cartoons
and SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back in 1-3 months. Buys first rights. Pays $2-
5 plus copies.
Fine Arts: Considers drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs and mixed media. Send b&w prints, bio
and artist's statement. Pays $2-5 plus copies.
IDEALS MAGAZINE, Box 305300, Nashville TN 37230. (615)333-0478. Fax: (615)781-1447, Editor;
LisaRagan. 4-color magazine, published 6 times/year, emphasizing poetry and light prose. Accepts previously
published material. Sample copy $4.
Illustrations: Buys 6-8 illustrations/issue. Uses freelancers mainly for flowers, plant life, wildlife and people
illustrations. Prefers seasonal themes rendered in a nostalgic style. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil,
oil, watercolor and pastel. "We are interested in seeing examples of what illustrators can do with Fractal
Design Painter. Must look as hand-drawn as possible." Send query letter with brochure showing art style or
tearsheets. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Do not send originals or slides, Buys artwork outright
Pays on publication.
Tips: "In submissions, target our needs as far as style is concerned, but show representative subject matter,
Artists should be familiar with our magazine before submitting samples of work,*1
JIEEE SPECTRUM, 345 E. 47th St., New York NY 10017. (212)705-7568. Fax: (212)705-7453, Art
Director: Mark Montgomery. Estab. 1963. Monthly nonprofit trade magazine serving the electrical and
electronics engineers worldwide. Circ. 320,000.
Illustration: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue, Considers all media 40% of
illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand or "any high-end
3-D software." Send postcard sample or query letter with printed samples and tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions: 3.5 Mac disk; file compressed with STUFFIT. Send RGB, TIFF or EPS files. Samples are filed
and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after
iTonn ei?" Portfolio should include color> final. art and tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance-
$ 1 ,200 minimum for cover, negotiable if artwork is highly complex; $400 minimum for inside, Finds illustra
tors through Graphic Artist Guild book, American Showcase, Workbook,
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Design: Needs freelancers for design and multimedia. Prefers local design freelancers only. 100% of free
lance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.05, Adobe Illustrator 5.5, QuarkXPress 3.31 and
Quar Publishing System. Send query letter with printed samples.
Tips: "As our subject matter is varied, Spectrum uses a variety of illustrators. Artists should have a well-
defined and provocative style— not imitating existing illustrators."
ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER, 124 W. Polk, #103, Chicago IL 60605. (312)922-9333. Fax: (312)922-9369.
E-mail: ieeditors@aol.com. Editor: Michael C. Harris. Estab. 1975. Sleek consumer/trade-oriented monthly
entertainment magazine focusing on local and national alternative music. Circ. 80,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals are not returned. Sample copies for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 1-5 freelance illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Send postcard
sample or query letter with photocopies and photographs. Will contact for portfolio review if interested.
Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $100-140 for color cover; $20-30 for b&w, $20-30 for color inside.
Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Send some clips and be patient."
ILLINOIS MEDICINE, 20 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 700, Chicago IL 60602. (312)782-1654. Fax: (312)782-
2023. Production Design Manager: Carla Nolan. Estab. 1989. Biweekly 4-color company tabloid published
for the physician members of the Illinois State Medical Society featuring nonclinical socio-economic and
legislative news; conservative design. Circ. 20,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Illustrations are
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers medical themes — geared to
physicians; single panel, b&w washes and line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with finished car
toons. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 months. Buys one-time rights. Pays $50
for b&w, $100 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Send
postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats or photographs. Accepts disk submis
sions. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Artist should follow up with call or
letter. Portfolio should include roughs, printed samples, b&w and color tearsheets, photostats and photo
graphs. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $500 for b&w, $800-1,200 for color. Finds artists mostly
through self-promotions.
IN TOUCH FOR MEN, 13122 Saticoy St., North Hollywood CA 91605-3402. (818)764-2288. Fax:
(818)764-2307. Editor: Alan Mills. Estab. 1973. "In Touch is a monthly erotic magazine for gay men that
explores all aspects of the gay community (sex, art, music, film, etc.)." Circ. 60,000. Accepts previously
published work (very seldom). Originals returned after job's completion. Sample copies available. Art guide
lines for SASE with first-class postage. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
® This magazine is open to working with illustrators who create work on computers and transfer it
via modem. Final art must be saved in a Macintosh-readable format.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers humorous, gay lifestyle
related (not necessarily sexually explicit in nature); single and multiple panel b&w washes and line drawings
with gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Buys
one-time rights. Pays $50 for b&w, $100 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers open-minded, lighthearted style. Considers all types. Send query letter with photocopies and SASE.
Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Will contact for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art. Rights vary. Pays on acceptance; $35-75 for
b&w inside, $100 for color inside.
Tips: "Most artists in this genre will contact us directly, but we get some through word-of-mouth and
occasionally we will look up an artist whose work we've seen and interests us. Areas most open to freelancers
are 4-color illustrations for erotic fiction stories, humorous illustrations and stand-alone comic strips/panels
depicting segments of gay lifestyle. Understanding of gay community and lifestyle a plus."
INCOME OPPORTUNITIES, 1500 Broadway, New York NY 10036-4015. (212)642-0600. E-mail: inco
meed@aol.com. Website: http://www.incomeops.com/online. Contact: Andrew Bass. Estab. 1956. Monthly
consumer magazine for small business investors. Circ. 350,000. Originals returned at job's completion.
Sample copies available. 5% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator
5.0-5.5.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers watercolor and airbrush. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photo
copies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files only. Samples are
filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To arrange portfolio review artist should follow up with
call and letter after initial query. Portfolio should include tearsheets, final art and photographs. Buys first
rights. Pays on publication; $ 1 ,200-2,000 for color cover; $500- 1 ,000 color inside; $350-500 for spots. Finds
artists through sourcebooks like American Showcase, also through submissions.
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Design: Needs freelances for design. Freelancers require knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and
Adobe Ilustrator. Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Pays by project.
Tips: Mostly hires artists for humorous illustrations for the departments. "Send mailing cards." Looking
for "strong design skills with the experience of previous clients."
^INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, 9 E. 40th St., New York NY 10016. (212)683-2426. Fax: (212)683-
3426. E-mail: editib@ibnet.com. Production Director: Steve Rothman. Estab. 1988. Monthly business maga
zine geared to large and midsize companies doing business internationally. Circ. 60,000. Sample copies, art
guidelines available.
Illustration: 90% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator. Send postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or Adobe
Photoshop 3.0. Send EPS files on 3.5 disk or 44/88 SyQuest disks. Samples are filed. Art director will contact
artist for portfolio review of color tearsheets if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication. Finds
illustrators through word of mouth, submissions.
INTERRACE, P.O. Box 12048, Atlanta GA 30355-2048. (409)364-9590. Fax: (404)364-9965. Associate
Publisher: Gabe Grosz. Estab. 1989. Consumer magazine published 8 times/year. "Magazine of interracial/
multiracial/biracial theme for couples and people. Reflects the lives and lifestyles of interracial couples and
people." Circ. 25,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion with
SASE if requested. Sample copies available for $2 and 9 X 12 SASE. Guidelines available for SASE with
first-class postage.
Unterrace launched Biradal Child magazine ("the only one if its kind in the U.S.") in 1994 for
parents of mixed-race children, interracial stepfamilies and transracial adoption. This publication is
in need of illustrators. Submit to above address.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 10 cartoons/year. Prefers interracial couple/family,
multiracial people themes; any format. Send query letter with roughs or finished cartoons. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back if interested within 1 month. Negotiated rights purchased.
Pays $10 for b&w, $15 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Uses 2-3 illustrations/issue. Prefers interracial couple/
family, multiracial people themes. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, watercolor,
acrylic, pastel, collage, marker and charcoal. Send SASE, slides and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back
if interested within 1 month. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow-up with letter
after initial query. Portfolio should include photocopies and any samples; "it's up to the artist." Negotiates
rights purchased. Pays on publication; $50 for b&w, $50-75 for color cover; $10-25 for b&w, $20-30 for
color inside. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "We are looking for artwork for interior or cover that is not only black and white couples/people, but
all mixtures of black, white, Asian, Native American, Latino, etc."
IOWA WOMAN, Box 680, Iowa City IA 52244. (3 19)987-2879. Editor: Joan Taylor. Estab. 1979. Quar
terly b&w with 4-color cover literary magazine. "A magazine for every woman who has a mind of her own
and wants to keep it that way, with fine literature and visual art by women everywhere." Circ. 2,400. Accepts
previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies $6.95. Art guidelines
for SASE with first-class postage. Amount of freelance work demanding computer skills varies. Freelancers
should be familiar with QuarkXPress.
Cartoons: Approached by 2 cartoonists/year. "Have bought none yet, but we would use 10 cartoons/year."
Preferred theme/style is narrative, political and feminist "without male-bashing" ; single, double and multiple
panel b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Send query letter with roughs, finished cartoons and SASE.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within 1 month. Buys first rights. Pays
$15 and 2 copies.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Prefers incidental sketches and
scenes; pen & ink, watercolor, collage, mixed media, b&w photos. Send query letter with tearsheets or slides,
letter of introduction, SASE and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions, please include hard copy also.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio review not
required. Buys first rights. Pays $15 for inside; $50 for cover.
Tips: "We consider Iowa (or former Iowa) women artists only for the cover; women artists from everywhere
else for inside art. We prefer to work on assignment, except for cartoons."
^ISLANDS, Dept. AM, 3886 State St., Santa Barbara CA 93105. (805)682-7177. Fax: (805)569-0349. Art
Director: Albert Chiang. Estab. 1981. Bimonthly magazine of "international travel with an emphasis on
islands." 4-color with contemporary design. Circ. 160,000. Original artwork returned after publication. Sam
ple copies available. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 100% of freelance work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 20-30 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Needs editorial illustration.
No theme or style preferred. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, colored pencil, charcoal, mixed media,
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and pastel Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs and slides. "We prefer samples of
previously published tearsheets." Samples are riled. Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment
to show portfolio or mail printed samples and color tearsheets. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays on
acceptance; $500-1,000 for color cover; $300 for b&w, $100 for color inside.
Tips: A common mistake freelancers make is that "they show too much, not focused enough. Specialize!"
Notices "no real stylistic trends, but desktop publishing is affecting everything in terms of how a magazine
is produced."
JACK AND JILL, Children's Better Health Institute, 1 100 Waterway Blvd., Box 567, Indianapolis IN 46206.
(317)636-8881. Fax: (317)684-8094. Art Director: Mary Stropoli. Emphasizes entertaining articles written
with the purpose of developing the reading skills of the reader. For ages 7-10. Monthly except bimonthly
January/February, April/May, July/August and October/November. Magazine is 32 pages, 4-color and 16
pages, b&w. The editorial content is 50% artwork. Buys all rights. Original artwork not returned after
publication (except in case where artist wishes to exhibit the art; art must be available to us on request).
Sample copy $1.25. "Freelancers can work in Aldus FreeHand, PageMaker or Quark programs,"
« Also publishes Child Life, Children's Digest, Children's Playmate, Humpty Dumpty's Magazine and
Turtle.
Illustrations: Approached by more than 100 illustrators/year. Buys 25 illustrations/issue. Uses freelance
artists mainly for cover art, story illustrations and activity pages. Interested in "stylized, realistic, humorous
illustrations for mystery, adventure, science fiction, historical and also nature and health subjects." Style of
Len Ebert, Les Gray, Fred Womack, Phil Smith and Clovis Martin. Prefers editorial illustration in mixed
media. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure showing art style and resume, tearsheets,
photostats, photocopies, slides and photographs to be kept on file; include SASE. Accepts disk submissions.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include printed samples,
tearsheets, b&w and 2-color pre-separated art. Pays $275 cover, $155 full page, $100 1A page, $70 for 4-
color spots. For 4-color pre-separation art pays $190 full page, $115 !/2 page and $80 for spots. Pays $120
full page, $90 Vi page, $60 for 2-color spots. Pays $90 full page, $60 Vi page, $35 for b&w spots. Buys all
rights on a work-for-hire basis. On publication date, each contributor is sent 2 copies of the issue containing
his or her work. Finds artists through artists' submissions and self-promotion pieces.
Tips: Portfolio should include "illustrations composed in a situation or story telling way, to enhance the text
matter. I do not want to see samples showing only single figures, portraits or landscapes, sea or air. Send
samples of published story for which you did illustration work, or samples of puzzles, hidden pictures, mazes,
etc."
JACKSONVILLE, 1032 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville FL 32207, (904)396-8666. Creative Director: Carolyn
Richardson. Estab. 1983. City/regional lifestyle magazine covering Florida's First Coast. 10 times/yearly.
Circ. 25,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available for $5 (includes postage). Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 4 illustrations/issue. Prefers editorial illustration
with topical themes and sophisticated style. Send tearsheets. Will accept computer-generated illustrations
compatible with Macintosh programs: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Samples are filed and are
returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within 2-4 weeks. Request portfolio review in original query.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color
tearsheets and slides. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $800 for color cover; $175 for b&w, $225 for
color inside; $100-125 for spots. Finds artists through illustration annuals.
Tips: "We are very interested in seeing new talent — people who are part of the breaking trends."
JJAPANOPHILE, Box 223, Okemos MI 48864. (517)349-1795. E-mail: japanlove@aol.com. Website:
http://www.voyager.net/japanophile. Editor: Earl R. Snodgrass. Quarterly emphasizing cars, bonsai, haiku,
sports, etc. for educated audience interested in Japanese culture. Circ. 800. Accepts previously published
material. Original artwork not returned at job's completion. Sample copy $4; art guidelines for SASE.
Cartoons: Approached by 7-8 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings
with gagline. Send finished cartoons. Material returned only if requested. Reports only if interested. Buys
all rights. Pays on publication; $5-20 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 1-5 illustrations/issue. Needs humorous editorial illustration. Prefers sumie or line draw
ings. Send postcard sample to be kept on file if interested. Samples returned only if requested. Reports only
if interested. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $20-30 for b&w cover; $5-20 for b&w inside; $5-10 for
spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, SASE, resume. Pays
by the project, $10-20.
Tips: Would like cartoon series on American foibles when confronted with Japanese culture. "Read the
magazine. Tell us what you think it needs."
JEMS, Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 1947 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 200, Carlsbad CA
92008. (619)431-9797. Managing Editor: Julie Ann Rach. Estab. 1980. Monthly trade journal aimed at
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paramedics/paramedic instructors, Circ. 45,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at
job's completion. Sample copies available. Art guidelines for SASE. 75% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 2-6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only,
Prefers medical as well as general editorial illustration. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed
media, collage, watercolor, acrylic, oil and marker. Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with most current versions of Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
Samples are filed and are not returned. Portfolio review not required. Publication will contact artist for
portfolio review of final art, tearsheets and printed samples if interested. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Pays on publication. Pays $50-1,000 for color, $50-350 for b&w inside; $50-300 for spots. Finds
artists through directories, agents, direct mail campaigns.
Tips: "Review magazine samples before submitting. We have had most mutual success with illustrators who
can complete work within one to two weeks and send finals in computer format. We use black & white and
4»color medical illustrations on a regular basis."
JEWISH NEWS OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, (formerly Jewish Weekly News), P.O. Box
269, Northampton MA 01061-1269. (413)582-9870. Publisher: Kenneth White. Estab. 1945. Biweekly re
gional journal of news, arts, and opinion serving the Jewish communities of western Massachusetts. Circ.
5,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. vSample copies available
for 9 X 12 SASE and 650 postage. Art guidelines available for SASE and first-class postage. Freelancers
should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Prefers political humor within a Jewish context. Prefers political and humorous cartoons; single
panel. Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed or are returned by SASK if requested by artist.
Reports back within 2 months. Buys one-time rights. Pays $5-10 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 3-5 illustrations/year. Considers pen & ink. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets
and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Portfolio review not required, Pays on
publication; $10-20 for b&w cover. Buys one-time rights.
Tips: Sections most open to freelancers are special sections on Jewish life-cycle events,
JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTANCY, AICPA, Harborside 201 Pla/a HI, Jersey City NJ 0731 1. (201)938-
3450. Art Director: Jeryl Ann Costello. Monthly 4-color magazine emphasizing accounting for certified
public accountants; corporate/business format. Circ. 350,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork returned after publication. 35% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press and Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 2-6 illustrations/issue. Prefers business, finance
and law themes. Prefers mixed media, then pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, watereolor, acrylic, oil and
pastel. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure showing art style. Samples not filed are
returned by SASE. Portfolio should include printed samples, color and b&w tearsheets. Buys first rights.
Pays on publication; $1,200 for color cover; $200-600 for color (depending on size) inside. Finds artists
through submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks and magazines.
Tips: "I look for indications that an artist can turn the ordinary into something extraordinary, whether it be
through concept or style. In addition to illustrators, I also hire freelancers to do charts and graphs. In portfolios,
I like to see tearsheets showing how the art and editorial worked together.1'
JOURNAL OF ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS, 821 W. 24th St., Erie PA 16502-2523. (814)455-9517, Fax:
(814)838-7811. Publisher: Michael A. DeMarco. Estab. 1991. Quarterly journal covering all historical and
cultural aspects of Asian martial arts. Interdisciplinary approach. College- level audience. Circ. 6,000, Accepts
previously published artwork. Sample copies available for $10, Art guidelines for SASK with first-class
postage. Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
Illustrations: Buys 60 illustrations/issue. Prefers b&w wash; brush-like Oriental style; line. Considers pen
& ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush, marker and charcoal Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE
and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe PageMaker, QuarkXPress and Adobe
Illustrator. Samples are filed. Reports back within 4-6 weeks. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w roughs, photocopies and final art. Buys first rights and
reprint rights. Pays on publication; $100 for color cover; $25-100 for b&w inside.
Tips: ^Usually artists hear about or see our journal. We can be found in bookstores, libraries, or in listings
of publications. Areas most open to freelancers are illustrations of historic warriors, weapons, castles, bat
tles—any subject dealing with the martial arts of Asia. If artists appreciate aspects of Asian martial arts and/
or Asian culture, we would appreciate seeing their work and discuss the possibilities of collaboration."
JOURNAL OF HEALTH EDUCATION, 1900 Association Dr., Reston VA 22091. Editor: Patricia Lyle.
Esiab. 1970. "Bimonthly trade journal for school and community health professionals, keeping them up-to-
date on issues, trends, teaching methods, and curriculum developments in health." Conservative; b&w with
4-color cover. Circ. 1 0,000. Original artwork is returned after publication if requested. Sample copies avail-
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Oscar Ratti created this soft yet strong painting in mixed media for the cover of Journal of Asian Martial Arts.
"The style fits our publication perfectly in subject, content and method," says Art Director Mike DeMarco.
"The illustration symbolically portrays not only the initial contacts of East and West, and the richly profound
martial traditions of Japan, but leads the viewer to further question the mysteries held within this complex
tradition." DeMarco welcomes other artists with knowledge of Asian martial arts traditions.
able. Art guidelines not available. 70% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/year. Uses artists mainly for covers.
Wants health-related topics, any style; also editorial and technical illustrations. Prefers watercolor, pen &
ink, airbrush, acrylic, oil and computer illustration. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure
showing art style or photostats, photocopies, slides or photographs. Samples are filed or are returned by
SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color and
b&w thumbnails, roughs, printed samples, photostats, photographs and slides. Negotiates rights purchased.
Pays on acceptance; $45 for b&w; $250-500 for color cover.
THE JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION/TOOLS OF THE TRADE, RR 2, Box 146, Rich
mond VT 05477. (802)434-4747. Fax: (802)434-4467. Art Director: Theresa Emerson. Monthly magazine
emphasizing residential and light commercial building and remodeling. Focuses on the practical aspects of
building technology and small-business management. Circ. 45,000. Accepts previously published material.
Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copy free. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge
of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Buys cartoons relevent to construction industry, especially business topics.
Illustrations: Buys 10 illustrations/issue. "Lots of how-to technical illustrations are assigned on various
construction topics." Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets or photocopies. Samples are filed or axe
returned only if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of printed samples, final reproduction/product and b&w tearsheets. Buys one-time rights. Pays on
acceptance; $500 for color cover; $100 for b&w, $200 for color inside; $150 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send photocopies and resume. Pays by the hour, $20-30.
Tips: "Write for a sample copy. We are unusual in that we have drawings illustrating construction techniques.
We prefer artists with construction and/or architectural experience. We prefer using freelancers with home
computers."
JUDICATURE, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 600, Chicago IL 60601-7401. Contact: David Richert. Estab.
1917. Journal of the American Judicature Society. Black & white bimonthly with 4-color cover and conserva
tive design. Circ. 12,000, Accepts previously published material and computer illustration. Original artwork
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returned after publication. Sample copy for SASE with $1.47 postage. Freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker and Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Interested in "sophisticated humor
revealing a familiarity with legal issues, the courts and the administration of justice." Send query letter with
samples of style and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays $35 for unsolicited b&w cartoons.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Interested in styles from "realism to light humor." Prefers subjects related to court organization, operations
and personnel. Send query letter, SASE, photocopies, tearsheets or brochure showing art style. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interestsecl. Portfolio should include roughs and printed samples.
Wants to see "b&w and color and the title and synopsis of editorial material the illustration accompanied."
Buys one-time rights. Negotiates payment. Pays $250-375 for 2~, 3- or 4-color cover; $250 for b&w full
page, $175 for b&w half page inside; $75-100 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker
and Aldus FreeHand. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Show a variety of samples, including printed pieces and roughs."
JUGGLER'S WORLD, Box 443, Davidson NC 28036. (704)892-1 296. Fax; (704)892-2499. E-mail: bigidu
z@davidson.edu. Editor: Bill Giduz. Estab. 1981. Quarterly magazine publishing news, features and how-
to information on juggling and jugglers. Circ. 3,500. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals not
returned. Sample copies free for 9X 12 SASE and 5 first-class stamps. Art guidelines available for SASE
with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 15 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers cartoons about juggling. Pre
fers humorous cartoons; single panel with gagline. Send query letter with roughs and finished cartoons.
Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports back within 1 week. Buys one-time rights. Pays $15 for
b&w.
Illustration: Pays $15 for spots.
Tips: "Send work that demonstrates insight into juggling, rather than simply reflecting popular conception
of the art."
KALEIDOSCOPE: International Magazine of Literature, Fine Arts, and Disability, 326 Locust
St., Akron OH 44302. (216)762-9755. Editor-in-Chief: Darshan Perusek. Estab. 1979. Black & white with
4-color cover. Semiannual. "Elegant, straightforward design. Unlike medical, rehabilitation, advocacy or
independent living journals, explores the experiences of disability through lens of the creative arts. Specifi
cally seeking work by artists with disabilities. Work by artists without disabilities must have a disability
focus." Circ. 1,500. Accepts previously published artwork. Sample copy $4. Art guidelines for SASE with
first-class postage.
Illustrations: Freelance art occasionally used with fiction pieces. More interested in publishing ait that
stands on its own as the focal point of an article. Approached by 15-20 artists/year. Send query letter with
resume, photocopies, photographs, SASE and slides. Do not send originals. Prefers high contrast, b&w glossy
photos, but will also review color photos or 35mm slides. Include sufficient postage for return of work.
Samples are not filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Acceptance or rejection
may take up to a year. Pays $25-100 for color covers; $10-25 for b&w or color insides. Rights return to
artist upon publication. Finds artists through submissions/self-promotions and word of mouth.
Tips: "Inquire about future themes of upcoming issues. Considers all mediums, from pastels to acrylics to
sculpture. Must be high quality art."
JKALLIOPE, a journal of women's art, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville FL 32205. (904)387-821 1.
Editor: Mary Sue Koeppel. Estab. 1978. Literary b&w triannual which publishes an average of 18 pages of
art by women in each issue. "Publishes poetry, fiction, reviews, and visual art by women and about women's
concerns; high-quality art reproductions; visually interesting design." Circ. 1,600. Accepts previously pub
lished "fine" artwork. Original artwork is returned at the job's completion. Sample copy for $7. Art guidelines
available for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 1 cartoonist/year. Uses 1 cartoon/issue. Topics should relate to women's issues.
Send query letter with roughs. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2
months. Rights acquired vary according to project. Pays 1 year subscription or 3 complimentary copies for
b&w cartoon.
Illustrations: Approached by 35 fine artists/year. Buys 18 photos of fine art/issue. Looking for "excellence
in fine visual art by women (nothing pornographic)." Send query letter with resume, SASE, photographs
(b&w glossies) and artist's statement (50-75 words). Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 2 months. Rights acquired vary according to project. Pays 1 year subscription or 3 complimentary
copies for b&w cover or inside.
Tips: Seeking "excellence in theme and execution and submission of materials. Previous artists have included
Louise Fishman, Nancy Azara, Rhonda Roland Shearer and Lorraine Bodger. We accept 3-6 works from a
featured artist. We accept only b&w high quality photos of fine art."
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,na™TY MAGAZINE' 7007 Col^ge Blvd., Suite 430, Overland Park KS 66211. (913)338-0900.
Fax: (913)338-1148. Director of Design: Kevin Swanson. Estab. 1994. Bimonthly lifestyle-oriented maga
zine, celebrating living in Kansas City. "We try to look at things from a little different angle (for added
interest) and show the city through the eyes of the people." Circ. 33,000. Sample copies available for #10
SASE with first-class postage. Art guidelines not available.
Illustrations: Approached by 100-200 illustrators/year. Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Prefers conceptual editorial style. Considers all media. 25% of freelance illustration demands knowl
edge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Send postcard-size sample or query letter with tearsheets,
photocopies and printed samples. "I just need to see sample of work." Accepts disk submissions compatible
with Macintosh files (EPS, TIFF, Adobe Photoshop, etc.). Samples are filed. Will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, photographs, tearsheets, photocopies and photostats.
Buys reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $500-800 for color cover; $50-200 for b&w, $150-300 for color
inside. Pays $50-150 for spots. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of mouth, submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Prefers local freelancers only. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send query letter with printed
samples, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets.
Tips: "Our magazine is new, we have a high quality, clean, cultural, creative format. Look at magazine
before you submit."
JKASHRUS MAGAZINE— The Periodical for the Kosher Consumer, Box 204, Brooklyn NY
11204. (718)336-8544. Fax: (718)336-8550. Editor; Rabbi Wikler. Estab. 1980. Bimonthly b&w magazine
with 2-color cover which updates consumer and trade on issues involving the kosher food industry, especially
mislabeling, new products and food technology. Circ. 10,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork is returned after publication. Sample copy $2.
Cartoons: Buys 2 cartoon/issue. Pays $25-35 for b&w. Seeks "kosher food and Jewish humor."
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for covers. Works on assignment only. Prefers pen & ink. Send
query letter with photocopies. Reports back within 7 days. Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolio
should include tearsheets and photostats. Pays $75-100 for b&w cover; $50 for b&w inside. Finds artists
through submissions and self-promotions.
Tips: "Send general food or Jewish food- and travel-related material. Do not send off-color material."
THE KETC GUIDE, (formerly STL Magazine: The Art of Living in St. Louis), 6996 Millbrook Blvd., St
Louis MO 63130. (314)726-7685. Fax: (314)726-0677. Creative Director: Suzanne Griffin. Art Director:
Kathy Sewing. Estab. 1 99 1 . Company magazine of KETC/Channel 9. Monthly 4-color magazine and program
guide going to over 50,000 members of Channel 9, a PBS station. Age group of members is between ages
35 and 64, with a household income of $50,000 average. Circ. 52,000. Accepts previously published artwork.
Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Looking for unusual and artistic ap
proaches to story illustration. Considers pen & ink, collage, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, mixed media and
pastel. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art
samples, color tearsheets and slides. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $150-
300 for color cover; $75-100 for b&w, $75-150 for color inside; $25-75 for spots. Finds artists through word
of mouth, magazines, artists' submissions/self-promotions and artists' agents and reps.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.0 and QuarkXPress 3.3. Send query letter with photocopies and resume.
Pays by the hour, $20-25.
Tips: Send printed samples of work to Creative or Art Director. "There is no point in cold-calling if we
have no visual reference of the work. We have a limited budget, but a high circulation. We offer longer
deadlines, so we find many good illustrators will contribute."
KEYBOARD MAGAZINE, 411 Borel Ave., Suite #100, San Mateo CA 94402. (415)358-9500. Fax:
(415)358-9527. Art Director: Paul Martinez. Estab. 1975. Monthly 4-color magazine focusing on keyboard
and electronic instruments, technique, artist interviews, etc. Circ. 100,000. Original artwork is returned at
job's completion.
Illustrations: Approached by 15-20 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers conceptual, "outside, not safe" themes and styles. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush,
computer-based, acrylic, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs,
photocopies, photostats, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Publica
tion will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include printed samples and tear-
sheets. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $100-250 for b&w, $100-600 for color inside.
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KEYNOTER, Kiwanis International, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis IN 46268, (3 1 7)875-8755. Execu
tive Editor: Julie Carson. Art Director: Jim Patterson. Official publication of Key Club International, nonprofit
high school service organization. 4-color; "contemporary design for mature teenage audience." Published 7
times/year. Circ. 170,000. Previously published, photocopied and simultaneous submissions OK. Original
artwork returned after publication. Free sample copy with SASE and 650 postage.
Illustrations: Buys 3 editorial illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Include SASE. Reports in 2
weeks. "Freelancers should call our Production and Art Department for interview/' Buys first rights. Pays
on receipt of invoice; $500 for b&w, $700 for color, cover; $200 for b&w, $500 for color, inside.
KID CITY MAGAZINE, 1 Lincoln Plaza, New York NY 10023. Art Director: Michele Weisman. For ages
6-10.
Illustrations: Approached by 1,000 illustrators/year. Buys 100 illustrations/year from freelancers. Query
with color photocopied samples. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $300 for b&w full page, $450
for color full page, $700 for color spread.
Tips: A common mistake freelancers make in presenting their work is "sending samples of work too babyish
for our acceptance."
KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE, 1729 H St. NW, Washington DC 20006.
(202)887-6416. Contact: Jenifer Walter. Estab, 1937. A monthly 4-color magazine covering personal finance
issues including investing, saving, housing, cars, health, retirement, taxes and insurance. Circ. 1,300,000.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 1,000 illustrators/year. Buys 15 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Looking for original conceptual art. Interested in editorial illustration in new styles, including computer
illustration. Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $250-350 for spots.
Tips: "Send us high-caliber original work that shows creative solutions to common themes."
KIWANIS, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis IN 46268. (317)875-8755. Fax; (317)879-0204. Managing
Editor: Chuck Jonak. Art Director: Jim Patterson. Estab. 1918. 4-color magazine emphasizing civic and
social betterment, business, education and domestic affairs for business and professional persons. Published
10 times/year. Original artwork returned after publication. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class
postage.
Cartoons: Buys 30 cartoons/year. Interested in "daily life at home or work. Nothing off-color, no silly wife
stuff, no blue-collar situations." Prefers finished cartoons. Send query letter with brochure showing art style
or tearsheets, slides, photographs and SASE. Reports in 3-4 weeks. Pays on acceptance; $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Works with 20 illustrators/year. Buys 3-6 illustrations/issue. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush,
colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, calligraphy and paper sculpture. Interested in themes that
correspond to themes of articles. Works on assignment only. Keeps material on file after in-person contact
with artist. Include SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials (out of town/
state) or call or write for appointment. Portfolio should include roughs, printed samples, final reproduction/
product, color and b&w tearsheets, photostats and photographs. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $800-
1,000 for cover; $400-800 for inside; $50-75 for spots. Finds artists through talent soureebooks, references/
word-of-mouth and portfolio reviews.
Tips: "We deal direct — no reps. Have plenty of samples, particularly those that can be left with us. Too
many student or unassigned illustrations in many portfolios."
LA. PARENT MAGAZINE, 443 E. Irving Dr., Burbank CA 91504. (818)846-0400. Fax: (818)8414380.
E-mail: 7331 l.514@compuserve.com. Editor: Jack Bierman. Estab. 1979. Tabloid. A monthly city magazine
for parents of young children, b&w with 4-color cover; "bold graphics and lots of photos of kids and
families." Circ. 100,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Art guidelines available. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, MacPaint or MacDraw.
Cartoons: Uses cartoons relating to parenting issues. Include SASE with first-class postage. Pays $25 for
b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 2 freelance illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample. Accepts
disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 and Adobe Photoshop 3,0. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, tearsheets and
photostats. Buys one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $300 color cover (may use only 1
color cover/year); $50-75 for b&w inside; $50 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and multimedia. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send photocopies and tearsheets. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Show an understanding of our publication. Since we deal with parent/child relationships, we tend to
use fairly straightforward work. Read our magazine and find out what we're all about."
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$LA. WEEKLY, 6715 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90028. (213)465-9909. Fax: (213)465-1550. Associate
Art Director: Jeff Monzel. Estab. 1978. Weekly alternative arts and news tabloid. Circ. 200,000. Art guidelines
available.
Cartoons: Approached by over 100 cartoonists/year. "We contract about 1 new cartoonist per year." Prefers
Los Angeles, alternative lifestyle themes. Prefers b&w line drawings without gagline. Send query letter with
photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays on publication; $100-200 for b&w.
Illustration: Approached by over 200 illustrators/year. Buys 4 illustrations/issue. Themes vary according
to editorial needs. Considers all media. Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies. Accepts
submissions on disk. "We accept 3.5 high density disks (Mac or PC) or 88mb SyQuest (Mac of PC). TIFF
format using L2W compression is preferred." Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if
interested. Portfolio may be dropped off Monday-Friday and should include any samples except original art.
Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Buys first rights. Pays on publication. Pays
$400-1,000 for cover; $100-400 for inside. Pays $100 for spots. Finds illustrators through submissions, Black
Book, American Illustration, various Los Angeles and New York publications.
Tips: Wants "less polish and more content. Gritty is good, quick turnaround and ease of contact a must."
LACROSSE MAGAZINE, 113 W. University Pkwy., Baltimore MD 21210-3300. (410)235-6882. Fax:
(410)366-6735. E-mail: jparvis@lacrosse.org. Website: http://Lacrosse.org. Art Director: Jen Parvis. Estab.
1978. "Lacrosse Magazine includes opinions, news, features, 'how-to Y for fans, players, coaches, etc. of
all ages." Published 8 times/year. Circ. 13,000. Accepts previously published work. Originals returned at
job's completion. Sample copies available. Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator, Aldus
FreeHand or QuarkXPress.
Cartoons: Prefers ideas and issues related to lacrosse. Prefers single panel, b&w washes or b&w line
drawings with gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoon samples. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE if requested. Reports back within 2 weeks. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $40 for
b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 1 freelance illustrator/year. Buys 3-4 illustrations/year. Works on assignment
only. Prefers ideas and issues related to lacrosse. Considers pen & ink, collage, marker and charcoal. Send
postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets or photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
Mac. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of final art,
b&w and color photocopies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; $100 for b&w,
$150 for color cover; $75 for b&w, $100 for color inside.
Tips: "Learn/know as much as possible about the sport. Be patient."
LADYBUG, the Magazine for Young Children, Box 300, Peru IL 61354. Associate Art Director:
Suzanne Beck. Estab. 1990. Monthly 4-color magazine emphasizing children's literature and activities for
children, ages 2-7. Design is "geared toward maximum legibility of text and basically art-driven." Circ.
120,000. Accepts previously published material. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy
$4; art guidelines for SASE.
Illustrations: Approached by 600-700 illustrators/year. Works with 40 illustrators/year. Buys 200 illustra
tions/year. Examples of artists used: Marc Brown, Cyndy Szekeres, Rosemary Wells, Tomie de Paola, Diane
de Groat. Uses artists mainly for cover and interior illustration. Prefers realistic styles (animal, wildlife or
human figure); occasionally accepts caricature. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with photocop
ies, photographs and tearsheets to be kept on file, "if I like it." Prefers photostats and tearsheets as samples.
Samples are returned by SASE if requested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should show a strong personal style and include "several pieces that show an ability to tell a
continuing story or narrative." Does not want to see "overly slick, cute commercial art (i.e., licensed charac
ters and overly sentimental greeting cards)." Buys reprint rights. Pays on publication; $750 for color cover;
$250 for color full page; $100 for color, $50 for b&w spots.
Tips: "Has a need for artists who can accurately and attractively illustrate the movements for finger-rhymes
and songs and basic informative features on nature and 'the world around you.' Multi-ethnic portrayal is
also a very important factor in the art for Ladybug"
LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, Box 11418, Columbia SC 29211-1418. (803)754-3563. Website:
http://www.abanet.org/lpm. Managing Editor/Art Director: Delmar L. Roberts. 4-color trade journal for the
practicing lawyer, Estab. 1975. Published 8 times/year. Circ. 21,066. Previously published work rarely used.
15% of freelance work demands computer skills.
Cartoons: Primarily interested in cartoons "depicting situations inherent in the operation and management
of a law office, e.g., operating computers and other office equipment, interviewing, office meetings, lawyer/
office staff situations, and client/lawyer situations. We use 2-4 cartoons/issue. Cartoons depicting courtroom
situations are not applicable to an office management magazine." Send cartoons for consideration. Reports
in 3 months. Usually buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $50 for all rights.
Illustrations: Uses inside illustrations and, rarely, cover designs. Pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil, collage
and mixed media used. Currently uses all 4-color artwork. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure.
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The Three-Strikes
Aftermnth (Davis)
Calef Brown painted this cover illustration for an issue of LA. Weekly for which three writers revisited their
childhood digs in the city of angels. "The way Calef applied the paints gives a sense of age to the piece-
like a building cracked and peeling— which is what the cover story is about, LA of yesterday," says Art
Director Bill Smith. "But the forms themselves had an alternative edge that would connect with our audience
and convey the new." Brown, who received $500 for the illustration, sold the original work after the cover
appeared.
Reports in 3 months. Usually buys all rights. Pays on publication; $75-125 for b&w, $200-300 for 4-color
inside.
Tips: "There's an increasing need for artwork to illustrate high-tech articles on technology in the law office.
(We have two or more such articles each issue.) We're especially interested in computer graphics for such
articles."
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^LEISURE WORLD, 1253 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, Ontario N8X 1J3 Canada. (519)971-3209. Fax:
(519)977-1 197. Editor: Douglas O'Neil. Estab. 1988. Bimonthly magazine. Reflects the leisure time activities
of members of the Canadian Automobile Association. "Upscale" 4-color with travel spreads; b&w club
news is 8-page insert. Circ. 340,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at the
job's completion. Sample copy for SASE with first-class postage. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Needs people, travel illustration. Needs computer-literate freelancers for design and production
in PC compatible format. Send query letter with photographs, slides, transparencies or disks. Most samples
are filed. Those not filed are returned. Reports back in 1 month. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio or mail thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, b&w or color tearsheets, photostats, photographs,
slides and photocopies. Pays $200 for b&w and color cover; $75 for b&w, $100 for color inside; $75 for
spots.
LISTEN MAGAZINE, 55 W. Oak Ridge Dr., Hagerstown MD 21740. (301)791-7000. Editor: Lincoln
Steed. Monthly magazine for teens with specific aim to educate against alcohol and other drugs and to
encourage positive life choices. Circ. 50,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at
job's completion. Sample copies available. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 10% of freelance
work demands knowledge of CorelDraw, QuarkXPress and Aldus PageMaker.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers single panel b&w washes and line drawings. Send query letter
with brochure and roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys reprint rights.
Pays $30 for b&w, $150 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers all media. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets. Accepts
submissions on disk. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Buys reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $200-500 for b&w, $350-700 for color cover;
$50-150 for b&w, $100-200 for color inside.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Send query letter.
LOG HOME LIVING, 4200-T Lafayette Center Dr., Chantilly VA 22021. (800)826-3893 or (703)222-
9411. Fax: (703)222-3209. E-mail: 70544.3633@compuserve.com. Art Director: JRandy Pope. Estab. 1989.
Bimonthly 4-color magazine "dealing with the aspects of buying, building and living in a log home. We
emphasize upscale living (decorating, furniture, etc.)." Circ. 108,000. Accepts previously published artwork.
Sample copies not available. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 20% of freelance work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Prefers playful ideas about logs and living and wanting a log home.
Illustrations: Buys 2-4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers editoral illustration with "a
strong style — ability to show creative flair with not-so-creative a subject." Considers watercolor, airbrush,
colored pencil and pastel. Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Samples are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, printed samples, or color tearsheets. Buys all rights.
Pays on acceptance; $100-200 for b&w, $200-400 for color inside; $100-200 for spots. Finds artists through
submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send query letter with brochure, resume, photographs and
slides. Pays by the project.
LONG ISLAND UPDATE, 990 Motor Parkway, Central Islip NY 11722. (516)435-8890. Fax: (516)435-
8925. Editor: Cheryl A. Meglio. Estab. 1990. Monthly consumer magazine which covers events, entertain
ment and other consumer issues for general audience, ages 21-40, of Long Island area. Circ. 58,000. Originals
returned at job's completion.
Illustrations: Approached by 25-30 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Considers watercolor. Send
postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Samples filed. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio review
not required. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $25 for color inside.
Tips: Area most open to freelancers is humor page illustrations.
LONGEVITY, 277 Park Ave., New York NY 10172-0003. (212)702-6000. Art Director: Hilde Kron. Estab.
1988. Monthly 4-color lifestyle publication with a practical guide to the art and science of staying young.
Reaches women readers ages 25 to 50 years old. "This is not a magazine for the elderly." Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion.
• Longevity has a new format and now uses fewer illustrations.
Illustrations: Buys 5-10 illustrations/year. "Artists should come up with good solutions to problems."
Needs editorial, technical and medical illustration. Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies
and slides. Samples are filed and are not returned. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photostats and photographs. Buys first rights. Pays 00
publication; $1,500 for color cover.
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LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE, 1 1 100 Santa Monica Blvd., 7th Floor, Los Angeles CA WX)25. (3 1 0)477-
1181. Fax: (310)996-6833. Design Director: Michael Brock. Art Director: Holly Caporale. Monthly 4-color
magazine with a contemporary, modern design, emphasizing life-styles, cultural attractions, pleasures, prob
lems and personalities of Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Circ, 170,000. Especially needs very local
ized contributors — custom projects needing person-to-person concepting and implementation. Previously
published work OK. Pays on publication. Sample copy $3. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Buys 10 illustrations/issue on assigned themes. Prefers general interest/life-style illustrations
with urbane and contemporary tone. To show a portfolio, send or drop off samples showing art style (tear-
sheets, photostats, photocopies and dupe slides). Pays on publication; negotiable.
Tips: "Show work similar to that used in the magazine— a sophisticated style. Study a particular publication's
content, style and format. Then proceed accordingly in submitting sample work. We initiate contact of new
people per Showcase reference books or promo fliers sent to us. Portfolio viewing is all local."
THE LUTHERAN, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago IL 6063 1 . (3 1 2)380-2540. E-mail: lutheran^magazine.p
artl@ecunet.org. Website: http://www.elca.org/lu/luthermag.html. Art Director: Michael D, Watson. Estab.
1988. Monthly general interest magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; 4-color, "contem
porary" design. Circ. 850,000. Previously published work OK. Original artwork returned after publication
on request. Free sample copy for 9X12 SASE and 5 first-class stamps. Freelancers should be familiar with
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 100 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue from freelancers. Interested in humor
ous or thought-provoking cartoons on religion or about issues of concern to Christians; single panel b&w
washes and line drawings with gaglines. Prefers finished cartoons. Send query letter with photocopies or
finished cartoons and SASE. Reports usually within 2 weeks. Buys one time rights. Pays on publication;
$50-100 for b&w line drawings and washes.
Illustrations: Buys 6 illustrations/year from freelancers. Works on assignment. Does not use spots. Send
query letter with brochure and tearsheets to keep on file for future assignments. Buys all rights on a work-
for-hire basis. Accepts disk submississions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Samples returned by SASE
if requested. Portfolio review not required. Pays on publication; $400 for color cover; $150-350 for b&w,
$400 for color inside. Finds artists mainly through submissions,
Tips: "Include your phone number with submission. Send samples that can be retained for future reference.
We are partial to computer illustrations. Would like to see samples of charts and graphs."
JMADE TO MEASURE, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park IL 60035. (312)831-6678. Publisher: William
Halper. Semiannual trade journal emphasizing manufacturing, selling of uniforms, career clothes, men's
tailoring and clothing. Magazine distributed to retailers, manufacturers and uniform group purchasers. Circ.
25,000. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Buys 15 cartoons/issue. Prefers themes relating to subject matter of maga/inc; also general
interest. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Send query letter with samples of
style or finished cartoons. Any cartoons not purchased are returned. Reports back. Buys first rights. Pays
on acceptance; $30-50 for b&w.
^MADEMOISELLE, 350 Madison Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)880-6966. Art Director: Charlene
Benson. Monthly young womens' fashion and upscale magazine for the 18-25 year old market.
Cartoons: Approached by 50 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers Lynda Barry style cartoons.
Prefers humorous. Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested. Buys reprint rights
Pays $250-900 for b&w and color cartoons.
Illustration: Approached by 300 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers new looking work
(modern, young, hip). Considers all media. 40% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Aldus FreeHand. Send postcard sample. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio may be dropped off every Wednesday and should include
final art and tearsheets. Buys reprint rights. Pays on publication. Pays $200-950 for inside. Pays $200 for
spots. Finds illustrators through magazines and submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Prefers local designers. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress, Send query letter with photo
copies.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING, 10 Paragon Dr., Montvale NJ 07645, (201)573-6269. Assistant Pub
lisher: Robert F. Randall. Estab. 1919. Monthly 4-color with a 3-column design emphasizing management
accounting for management accountants, controllers, chief accountants and treasurers. Circ. H5,000, Accepts
simultaneous submissions. Originals are returned after publication. Sample copy free for SASE.
Cartoons: Approached by 15 cartoonists/year. Buys 12 cartoons/year. Prefers single panel b&w line draw
ings with gagline. Topics include office, financial, business-type humor. Send finished cartoons. Material not
kept on file is returned by SASE. Reports within 2 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance- $25
for b&w.
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Illustrations: Approached by 6 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue.
Tips: No sexist cartoons.
MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 135 W. 50th St., New York NY 10020. (212)903-8168. Fax: (212)903-8083.
E-mail: s__newton@ amanet.org. Art & Production Director: Seval Newton. Estab. 1921. Monthly company
"business magazine for senior managers. A general, internationally-focused audience." 64-page 4-color
publication. Circ. 80,000. Original artwork returned after publication. Tearsheets available.
Cartoons: Approached by 10-20 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers "business themes and
clean drawings of minority women as well as men." Prefers double panel; washes and line drawings. Send
query letter with copies of cartoons. Selected samples are filed. Will call for b&w or 4-color original when
placed in an issue. (Do not send originals.) Buys first rights. Pays $100 for b&w, $200 for color.
illustrations: Approached by 50-100 illustrators/year. Buys 10-20 illustrations/issue. Electronic chart and
graph artists welcome. Works on assignment only. Prefers business themes and strong colors. Considers
airbrush, watercolor, collage, acrylic, oil and electronic art. 25% of illustration and 100% of design demand
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Deltagraph. Send query letter with printed
samples, tearsheets and SASE. Will accept submissions on disk in Adobe Illustrator using EPS files, Adobe
Photoshop using TIFF, or QuarkXPress 3.31. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a
portfolio, mail printed samples and b&w tearsheets, photographs and slides or "drop off portfolio at the
above address, 15th floor, Office Services window. Portfolio will be ready to pick up after two days." Rights
purchased vary according to project, usually buys multiple usage rights. Pays on acceptance; $800-900 for
color cover; $250-300 for b&w, $350-700 for color inside.
Tips: "Send tearsheets; periodically send new printed material. The magazine is set on the Mac. Any
computer illustration helps cut down scanning costs."
MARRIAGE PARTNERSHIP, Christianity Today, "Inc., 465 Gundersen Dr., Carol Stream IL 60188.
(708)260-6200. Fax: (708)260-0114. Art Director: Gary Gnidovic. Estab. 1988. Quarterly consumer maga
zine. "We seek to strengthen and encourage healthy marriages. Read by couples aged 23-55 most of them
Christians with kids at home." Circ. 75,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is
returned after publication. Sample copies available upon assignment. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Contact Barbara Calvert, editorial coordinator. Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 free
lance cartoons/issue. Preferred themes are marriage, home life, family relationships. Prefers single panel.
Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back
within 1 month. Buys first rights. Pays $75, b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 20 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Themes/styles vary. Accepts any medium. Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are
filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail tearsheets, photocopies and promo pieces.
Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $275-600, color and b&w.
^MEDICAL ECONOMICS COMPANY, Five Paragon Dr., Montvale NJ 07645. (201)358-7366. Design
Coordinator: Nancy McGarry. Estab. 1909. Publishes 16 health related publications and several annuals.
Interested in all media, including electronic and traditional illustrations. Accepts previously published ma
terial. Originals are returned at job's completion. *Uses freelance artists for "all editorial illustration in the
magazines." 25% illustration and 100% production freelance work demand knowledge of QuarkXPress,
Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Prefers editorial illustration with medically related themes. Prefers single panel b&w line draw
ings and washes with gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Material not filed is returned by
SASE. Reports within 2 months. Buys all rights.
Illustrations: Prefers all media including 3-D illustration. Needs editorial and medical illustration that
varies, "but is mostly on the conservative side." Works on assignment only. Send query letter with resume
and samples. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Publication will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $1,000-1,500 for color
cover; $200-600 for b&w, $250-800 for color inside.
JMEDIPHORS, A Literary Journal of the Health Professions, P.O. Box 327, Bloomsburg PA 17815-
0327. Editor: Eugene D. Radice, MD. Estab. 1993. Semiannual literary magazine/journal publishing short
story, essay and poetry which broadly relate to medicine and health. Circ. 800. Sample copy and art guidelines
free for SASE with first-class postage,
Cartoons: Approached by 6 cartoonists/year. Buys 6-12 cartoons/issue. Prefers health/medicine related.
Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w line drawings. Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back in 1 month.
Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on publication; 2 publication copies.
Illustration: Approached by 6 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Considers charcoal, collage,
marker, pen & ink. Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Reports back in 1 month if interested. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on publication; 2 copies
of publication.
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Tips: "We enjoy publishing work from beginning artists who would like to see their work published, but
do not require cash payment."
^MICHIGAN LIVING, 1 Auto Club Dr., Dearborn Ml 48126. (313)336-1330. Fax: (313)336-1344. Execu
tive Editor: Ron Garbinski. Estab. 1918. Monthly magazine emphasizing travel and lifestyle. Giro. 1 . 1 million.
Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Illustration: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Prefers travel related. Considers all media. Knowledge of
Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator helpful but not required. Send query
letter with printed samples, photocopies, SASE, tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Quark
XPress 7.0. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE or not returned. Reports back in 6 weeks. Art
director will contact artist for portfolio review of b&w and color final art, photographs, photostats, roughs,
slides, tearsheets, thumbnails, transparencies if interested. Buys first North American serial rights or reprint
rights. Pays $400 maximum for cover and inside. Payment for spots depends on size. Finds illustrators
through sourcebooks, such as Creative Black Book, word or mouth, submissions.
Tips: "Read our magazine, we need fast workers with quick turnaround."
MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES, 30600 Telegraph Rd., Suite 1255, Bingham Farms MI 48025.
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Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Art guidelines available. 100%
of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Approached by 3 cartoonists/year. Buys 2-6 cartoons/year. Prefers double panel, humorous draw
ings, b&w and color washes. Send query letter with slides or laser copies of finished work. Samples are filed
or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys reprint rights
or negotiates rights purchased. Pays $150-250 for b&w, $250-300 for color covers; $50-100 for b&w, $75-
200 for color insides; $25-75 for spots,
Illustrations: Approached by 8-12 illustrators/year. Buys 9-16 illustrations/issue. Prefers bright, crisp and
loose style — decorative art, wildlife, flowers, natural outdoor scenery. Considers pen & ink, mixed media,
watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastel. Send query letter with resume", slides, brochure, SASE, tearsheets, trans
parencies, photographs and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac, Adobe Illlustrator
and Adobe Photoshop. Send DAT 8mm, SyQuest or 128 3.5 floppy disk. Samples are filed. Publication will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color tearsheets, slides
(duplicates for files). Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication. Finds artists through
submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0,
Adobe Illustrator 5.5, QuarkXPress 3.31, Streamline Adobe 3.0. Send query letter with brochure, photocopies,
SASE, tearsheets, resume, photographs, slides, transparencies. Pays by the project or by the hour $20-35.
^MICHIGAN OUT OF DOORS, Box 30235, Lansing MI 48909. Contact: Kenneth S. Lowe. 4-color
magazine emphasizing outdoor recreation, especially hunting and fishing, conservation and environmental
affairs. "Conventional" design. Sample copy $2.50,
Illustrations: "Following the various hunting and fishing seasons we have a need for illustration material;
we consider submissions 6-8 months in advance." Reports as soon as possible. Pays on acceptance; $25
for pen & ink illustrations in a vertical treatment.
JMID-AMERSCAN REVIEW, English Dept, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH 43403.
(419)372-2725. Editor-in-Chief: George Looney. Estab. 1980. Twice yearly literary magazine publishing
"the best contemporary poetry, fiction, essays, and work in translation we can find. Each issue includes
poems in their original language and in English." Circ. 700. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Sample copies available for $5.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-20 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Considers pen & ink, water-
color, collage, charcoal and mixed media. Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photographs
and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3
months. Buys first rights. Pays on publication. Pays $50 for b&w or color,
Tips: "MAR only publishes artwork on its cover. We like to use the same artist for one volume (two issues)."
MILLER FREEMAN, INC., 600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107. (415)905-2200. Fax; (415)905-
2236. E-mail: abrokeri@mfi.com. Graphics Operations Manager: Amy R. Brokering. Publishes over 75
monthly and quarterly 4-color business and special-interest consumer and trade magazines serving the paper,
travel, retail, real estate, sports, design, forest products, computer, music, electronics and medical markets.
Circ. 20,000-150,000. Returns original artwork after publication. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge
of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by 500 illustrators/year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration of feature articles.
Needs editorial, technical and medical illustration. (No cartoons please.) Buys numerous illustrations/year.
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Works on assignment only. Send query letter with printed samples to be kept on file. Do not send photocopies
or original work. Samples not filed are returned by SASE only. Reports back only if interested. "No phone
queries, please." Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance.
JMODEL RAILROADER, P.O. Box 1612, 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53187. (414)786-8776.
Fax: (414)796-1 778. Art Director: Philip Schroeder. Monthly magazine for hobbiests, rail fans. Circ. 230,000.
Sample copies available for 9X12 SASE with first-class postage. Art guidelines available.
• Published by Kalmbach Publishing. Also see listings for Classic Toy Trains, Astronomy, Finescale
Modeler, Model Retailer, Nutshell News and Trains.
Cartoons: Prefers railroading themes. Prefers b&w line drawings with gagline. Send photocopies and
tearsheets. Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays
on acceptance; $30 for b&w cartoons.
Illustration: Prefers railroading, construction, how-to. Considers all media. 90% of freelance illustration
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Aldus FreeHand 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.31
and Fractal Painter. Send query letter with printed samples, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 5.5. (Send EPS files.) Call first. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Will contact for portfolio review of final art, photographs and thumbnails if interested. Buys all
rights. Pays on publication; negotiable.
JMODEL RETAILER, 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53187. (414) 796-8776. Monthly consumer
trade journal for hobby shop owners. Circ. 8,000. Sample copies available. Published by Kalmbach Publish
ing, which also publishes Astronomy, Finescale Modeler, Nutshell News and Trains. See individual listings
for each magazine's needs.
Illustration: Approached by 20-30 illustrators/year. Buys 0-2 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 20%
of illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Send postcard sample and/or
printed samples or photocopies. Send follow-up postcard every 6-8 months. Accepts disk submissions com
patible with Adobe Illustrator 5.5 and Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports
back only if interested. Portfolio review required if interested in artist's work. Prefers to see portfolios on
disk. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance. Payment negotiable. Finds artists through word of
mouth and submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Prefers local designers with experience in Quark 3.31, Adobe Illustra
tor 5.5 and/or Photoshop 3.0. Send query letter with printed samples or color copies.
Tips: "Know the subject matter. Be in the hobby."
^MODERN DRUMMER, 12 Old Bridge Rd., Cedar Grove NJ 07009. (201)239-4140. Editor-in-Chief:
Ronald Spagnardi. Art Director: Scott Bienstock. Monthly magazine for drummers, "all ages and levels of
playing ability with varied interests within the field of drumming." Circ. 95,000. Previously published work
OK. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for $3.95.
Cartoons: Buys 3-5 cartoons/year. Interested in drumming themes; single and double panel. Prefers finished
cartoons or roughs. Include SASE. Reports in 3 weeks. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on
publication; $5-25.
Tips: "We want strictly drummer-oriented gags."
MODERN MATURITY, Dept. AM, 3200 E. Carson, Lakewood CA 90712. (310)496-2277. Art Director:
James H. Richardson. Estab. 1956. Bimonthly 4-color magazine emphasizing health, lifestyles, travel, sports,
finance and contemporary activities for members 50 years and over. Circ. 20 million. Previously published
work OK "in some instances." Originals are returned after publication. Sample copy available for SASE.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 8 freelance illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Considers watercolor, collage, oil, mixed media and pastel. Samples are filed "if I can use the work.
Do not send anything you wish to have returned." Reports back to the artist only if interested. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art, tearsheets,
slides and photocopies. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $600 for b&w; $2,000 for color cover; $1,200
for color inside, full page.
Tips: "We generally use people with a proven publications track record. I request tearsheets of published
work when viewing portfolios."
MODERN PLASTICS, 1221 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020. (212)512-3491. Art Director:
Anthony Landi. Monthly trade journal emphasizing technical articles for manufacturers of plastic parts and
machinery; 4-color with contemporary design. Circ. 60,000. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Works with 4 illustrators/year. Buys 4 illustrations/year. Prefers airbrush and conceptual art.
Works on assignment only. Send brochure. Samples are filed. Does not report back. Call for appointment to
show a portfolio of tearsheets, photographs, slides, color and b&w. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance;
$800-1,000 for color cover; $150 for color inside.
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JMONTANA MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 5630, Helena MT 59604. (406)443-2824. Fax; (406)443-5480.
Editor: Beverly Magley. Estab. 1970. Bimonthly magazine covering Montana recreation, history, people,
wildlife. Geared to Montanans. Circ. 45,000.
* Art director reports this magazine has rarely used illustration in the past, hut would like to use
more.
Cartoons: Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w and color washes or b&w line drawings. Send query letter
with photocopies. Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights.
Pays on on publication; $35-50 for b&w, $50-125 for color.
Illustration: Approached by 15-20 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/year. Prefers outdoors. Considers
all media. Knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator helpful but not required.
Send query letter with photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Pagemaker 5.0. Send EPS
files. Samples are filed and are not returned. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication, $225 for cover; $35-
50 for b&w; $50-125 for color. Pays $35-50 for spots. Finds illustrators through submissions, word of mouth.
Tips: "We work with local artists usually because of convenience and turnaround."
MOTHER JONES, 731 Market St., San Francisco CA 94103. (415)665-6637. Fax; (415)665-6696. Creative
Director; Kerry Tremain. Estab. 1976. Bimonthly magazine. Focuses on progressive politics and exposes.
Circ. 122,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available. Freelancers should be familiar with QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers single panel, political b&w
line drawings. Send query letter with postcard-size sample or finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights,
Illustrations: Approached by hundreds of illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Considers pen &
ink, colored pencil, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Send postcard-size sample or query letter with
any samples. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. Portfolio should include photographs, slides and tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on publication;
payment varies widely. Finds artists through illustration books; other magazines; "word of mouth is always
key.'1
^MOTHERING MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 1690, Santa Fe NM 87504. (505)984-8 1 1 6. Fax: (505)986-8335.
Art Director: Madeleine Tilin. Estab. 1976. Consumer magazine focusing on natural family living, and
natural/alternative practices in parenting. Circ. 75,000. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Illustration: Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.1, QuarkXPress 3.31 helpful, but not required. Send query
letter and/or postcard sample. We will accept work compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3 1 for Power Mac, Send
EPS files. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $500
maximum for b&w cover; $275-450 for b&w inside. Payment for spots depends on si/e. Finds illustrators
through submissions, sourcebooks, magazines, word of mouth.
Tips: "Become familiar with tone and subject matter of our magazine. We give you ample turnaround time.
Be able to work creatively in b&w."
MOTOR MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 5600 Crooks Rd., Troy MI 48098. (810)879-8600. Art Director:
Don Wilbur. Estab. 1903. Emphasizes automotive technology, repair and maintenance for auto mechanics
and technicians. Monthly. Circ. 140,000. Accepts previously published material. Original artwork returned
after publication if requested. Never send unsolicited original art.
Illustrations: Buys 5-15 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers realistic, technical line ren
derings of automotive parts and systems. Send query letter with re'sum^ and photocopies to be kept on file.
Will call for appointment to see further samples. Samples not filed are not returned. Reports only if interested.
Buys one-time rights. Write for appointment to show a portfolio of final reproduction/product and color
tearsheets. Pays on acceptance; negotiable for cover, basically $300-1,500; $50-500 for b&w inside.
Tips: "Motor is an educational, technical magazine and is basically immune to illustration trends because
our drawings must be realistic and technical. As design trends change we try to incorporate these into our
magazine (within reason). Though Motor is a trade publication, we approach it, design-wise, as if it were a
consumer magazine. We make use of white space when possible and use creative, abstract and impact
photographs and illustration for our opening pages and covers. But we must always retain a 'technical look'
to reflect our editorial subject matter. Publication graphics is becoming like TV programming, more calculat
ing and imitative and less creative."
MUSHING, P.O. Box 149, Ester AK 99725-0149. (907)479-0454. Fax: (907)479-3 137. E-mail: mushing@p
olarnet.com. Website: http://www.polarnet.com/users/mushing. Publisher: Todd Hoener. Estab. 1988. Bi
monthly "year-round, international magazine for all dog-powered sports, from sledding to skijoring to weight
pulling to carting to packing. We seek to educate and entertain." Circ. 10,000. Photo/art originals are returned
at job's completion. Sample copies available for $5. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class
postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous cartoons; single
panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are not filed and are returned
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Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 0-1 illustrations/issue. Prefers simple; healthy happy
sled dogs, some silhouettes. Considers pen & ink and charcoal Send query letter with SASE and photocS
Accepts disk submissions if Mac compatible. Send EPS or TIFF files with hardcopy. Samples are returned
by SASE if requested by arhst. Reports back within 1-6 months. Portfolio review not required I Buysfirst
$13° f°r C0l°r C°Ver; $25 f°r b&W' $25 for «** *** « for spo?£
'Be JamJ! *? With S!f d d°gS and Sled dog sports- We're most °Pen to usin§ freelance illustrations with
lnr?°r ^^^LT? SurieS' health and nutrition- Illus*ations shoukl be faithful and/or accurate
sport. Cartoons should be faithful and tasteful (e.g., not inhumane to dogs) "
To illustrate an article entitled "Breakthrough" for Mushing magazine, Dan Kennedy called on a childhood
memory. "I tried to remember what it felt like when, and after, felling through the ice on a cold winter day,"
says Kennedy, who plunged through ice at age 10. He sought to portray a cold, frustrated feeling in the
animals as well as the human figure in this pen & ink piece. This was the artist's first illustration for a magazine
article.
^MUTUAL FUNDS MAGAZINE, 2200 SW 10th St., Deerfield Beach FL 33442-8799. (954)4214000.
Fax: (954)570-8200. E-mail: gaunder@mfmag.com. Website: http://www. mfmag.com. Art Director: Jan
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Gaunder. Estab. 1994. Monthly consumer magazine covering mutual funds. Circ. 350,000.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys I cartoon/issue. Prefers mutual fund themes. Prefers
single panel, humorous, color washes, with gaglines. Send query with photocopies, tearshects. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE, Reports back only if interested. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $150-400
for color.
Illustration: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers detailed, pen & ink,
wash. 20% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of any Mac based software. Send postcard sample
or query letter with printed samples, photocopies and tearsheets; or contact through artists' rep. Send follow-
up postcard sample every month. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac, Send EPS or TIFF files.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for
portfolio review of color final art, photographs, tearsheets, transparencies if interested. Buys all rights. Pays
on publication; $400- 1 ,000 for color cover; $ 1 75- 1 ,000 for color inside; $ 1 50-250 for spots. Finds illustrators
through sourcebooks, other magazines, direct mail.
Tips: "Look at Mutual Funds before you contact me. Know the product and see if you fit in."
MY FRIEND, 50 St. Paul's AveM Boston MA 02130-3491. (617)522-891 1. Website: http://www.pauline.org.
Contact: Graphic Design Dept. Estab. 1979. Monthly Catholic magazine for kids, b&w with 4-color cover,
containing information, entertainment, and Christian information for young people ages 6-12. Circ. 14,000.
Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies free for 9X 12 SASE with first-class postage. Art
guidelines available.
IS lustrations: Approached by 60 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue; 60/year. Works on assignment
only. Prefers humorous, realistic portrayals of children. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, airbrush, acrylic,
marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with re'sume, SASE, tear-
sheets, photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Windows 3. 1 , Aldus PageMaker 5.0 or Corel
Draw 5.0. Send TIFF files. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
to the artist within 1-2 months only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays on publication; $200 for color cover; $100 for full page b&w and color inside.
Design: Needs freelancers for design, production and multimedia projects. Design demands knowledge of
Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand and CorelDraw 5.0. Send query letter with resume', photocopies and
tearsheets. Pays by project.
^NATIONAL BUS TRADER, 9698 W. Judson Rd., Polo IL 61064. (814) 946-2341. Fax: (815) 946-
2347. Editor: Larry Plachno.
« Also publishes books. See listing for Transportation Trails in Book Publishers section. Editor is
looking for artists to commission oil paintings for magazine covers. He is also looking for artists who
can render historic locomotives. He uses mostly paintings or drawings. He also considers silhouettes
of locomotives and other historic transportation. He is open to artists who work on Adobe Illustrator
and QuarkXPress.
NATIONAL BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY, P.O. Box 300, Princeton NJ 08543-0300.
(609)520-7311. Fax: (609)520-4309. Art Director: Larry Nanton. Estab. 1981. Weekly newspaper covering
job search and career guidance for middle-senior level executives. Circ. 33,000. Originals returned at job's
completion. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Subject must pertain to some aspect of job hunting; single panel b&w
washes and line drawings with or without gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are not
filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights. Pays $50 for
b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 12 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers b&w images and designs of people in all stages of the job search. Considers pen & ink, watercolor,
airbrush and pencil. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Buys one-time rights and reprint rights. Pays
on publication; $125 for b&w inside.
Tips: "Artist should have a good imagination, nice sense of design and be competent in drawing people."
NATIONAL DRAGSTER, 2220 E. Alosta Ave., Suite 101, Glendora CA 91740. Fax: (818)335-6651. E-
mail: ndragster@aol.com or ndrag@ix.netcom.com. Website: http://www.goracing.com/nhra/. Art Director:
Jill Flores. Estab. 1959. Weekly drag racing b&w tabloid with 4-color cover and "tabazine" style design
distributed to 80,000 association (NHRA) members. 'The nation's leading drag racing weekly." Circ. 80,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are not returned after publication. Sample copies available
upon request. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Buys 5-10 cartoons/year. Prefers drag racing theme. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings and
washes with gagline. Send query letter with samples of style. Samples are filed. Reports back only if inter
ested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; minimum $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations for covers, full-page special features and spots. Buys 10-20 illustrations/
year. Style is modern creative image, line or wash, sometimes humorous, style of Don Weller. Needs editorial
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and technical illustration. Prefers drag racing-oriented theme, rendered in pen & ink, airbrush, mixed media
or markers, with vibrant use of color. Send query letter with brochure showing art style, tearsheets, slides,
transparencies, photostats or photocopies. Looks for realistic automotive renderings. Accepts disk submis
sions compatible with Mac except Aldus PageMaker files. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio can include printed copies, tearsheets,
photostats and photographs. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $100 for b&w; up to $1,000
for color inside.
Design: Needs freelancers for production. Freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, Aldlus FreeHand and QuarkXPress. Send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets, resume, photo
graphs, slides and transparencies. Pays by the project,
Tips: Looking for "bright colors, in a wide range of styles, techniques and mediums." Send "concept
drawings, drag racing illustrations (actual cars, cut-aways, etc.). Send me samples that knock me out of my
chair. Do not have to be drag racing-related, but should be automotive-related. I love to get samples."
NATIONAL ENQUIRER, Dept. AGDM, LantanaFL 33464. (407)586-1111, ext. 2274. Assistant Editor:
Joan Cannata-Fox. A weekly tabloid. Circ. 3.8 million. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Cartoons: "We get 1,000-1,500 cartoons weekly." Buys 300 cartoons/year. Prefers animal, family, husband/
wife and general themes. Nothing political or off-color. Prefers single panel b&w line drawings and washes
with or without gagline. Computer-generated cartoons are not accepted. Prefers to do own coloration. Send
query letter with finished cartoons and SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned only by SASE. Reports
back within 2-3 weeks. Buys first and one-time rights. Pays $300 for b&w plus $40 each additional panel.
Tips: "Study several issues to get a solid grasp of what we buy. Gear your work accordingly."
NATIONAL GARDENING, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington VT 05401. (802)863-1308. Fax: (802)863-5962.
E-mail: 76711.345@compuserve.com. Art Director: Linda Provost. Estab. 1980. Bimonthly magazine "spe
cializing in edible and ornamental gardening; environmentally conscious; fun and informal but accurate; a
gardener-to-gardener network." 4-color design is "crisp but not slick, fresh but not avant-garde — colorful,
informative, friendly, practical." Circ. 200,000. Sometimes accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork returned after publication. Sample copies available. 5% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop or Fractal Painter.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 1-7 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Needs editorial and technical illustration. Preferred themes or styles "range from botanically accurate how-
to illustrations to less literal, more interpretive styles. See the magazine. We use all media." Style of Kim
Wilson Eversz, Andrea Eberbach, Amy Bartlett Wright. Send postcard sample or sample sheet. Accepts disk
submissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if
interested "i.e. ready to assign work." Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include "your best work in your best form." Buys one-time rights. Pays within 30 days of
acceptance; $50-350 for b&w, $100-700 for color inside; approximately $125 for spots. Finds artists through
submissions/self-promotions and American Showcase.
Tips: "Send me a printed promotional four-color (stiff) sheet with your name, address, phone. Something I
can see at a glance and file easily. We're interested in computer illustrations in whatever program. Artist
should be able to help decode any computer problems that arise innputting into QuarkXPress and printing."
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 17th and M Streets NW, Washington DC 20036. (202)857-7000, Art Direc
tor: Chris Sloan. Estab. 1888. Monthly. Circ. 10 million. Original artwork returned 1 year after publication.
Illustrations: Works with 20 illustrators/year. Buys 50 illustrations/year. Interested in "full-color, representa
tional renderings of historical and scientific subjects. Nothing that can be photographed is illustrated by
artwork. No decorative, design material. We want scientific geological cut-aways, maps, historical paintings."
Works on assignment only. Prefers to see portfolio and samples of style. Samples are returned by SASE.
"The artist should be familiar with the type of painting we use." Provide brochure, flier or tearsheet to be
kept on file for future assignments. Pays on acceptance; varies according to project.
Tips: "Send historical and scientific illustrations, ones that are very informative and very accurate. No
decorative, abstract portraits."
$THE NATIONAL NOTARY, 8236 Remmet Ave., Box 7184, Canoga Park CA 91304-7184. (818)713-
4000. Contact: Production Editor. Emphasizes "notaries public and notarization — goal is to impart knowl
edge, understanding, and unity among notaries nationwide and internationally." Readers are notaries of
varying primary occupations (legal, government, real estate and financial), as well as state and federal officials
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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and foreign notaries. Bimonthly. Circ. 80,000. Original artwork not returned after publication. Sample copy
4»5.
Cartoons: Approached by 5-8 cartoonists/year. Cartoons "must have a notarial angle"; single or multiple
panel with gagline, b&w line drawings. Send samples of style. Samples not returned. Reports in 4-6 weeks.
Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; pay is negotiable.
Illustrations: Approached by 3-4 illustrators/year. Uses about 3 illustrations/issue; buys all from local
freelancers. Works on assignment only. Themes vary, depending on subjects of articles. 100% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Aldus FreeHand. Send business card, samples
and tearsheets to be kept on file. Samples not returned. Reports in 4-6 weeks. Call for appointment. Buys
all rights. Negotiates pay; on publication.
Tips: "We are very interested in experimenting with various styles of art in illustrating the maga/ine. We
generally work with Southern California artists, as we prefer face-to-face dealings."
NATIONAL REVIEW, 150 E. 35th St., New York NY 10016. (212)679-7330. Contact: Art Director.
Emphasizes world events from a conservative viewpoint; bimonthly b&w with 4-color cover, design is
"straight forward — the creativity comes out in the illustrations used." Originals are returned after publication.
Uses freelancers mainly for illustrations of articles and book reviews, also covers.
Cartoons: Buys 17 cartoons/issue. Interested in "light political, social commentary on the conservative
side." Send appropriate samples and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. Buys first North American serial rights.
Pays on publication; $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 15 illustrations/issue. Especially needs b&w ink illustration, portraits of political figures
and conceptual editorial art (b&w line plus halftone work). "I look for a strong graphic style; well-developed
ideas and well-executed drawings." Style of Tim Bower, Jennifer Lawson, Janet Hamlin, Alan Nahigian.
Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or tearsheets and photocopies.
No samples returned. Reports back on future assignment possibilities. Call for an appointment to show
portfolio of final art, final reproduction/product and b&w tearsheets. Include SASE. Buys first North Ameri
can serial rights. Pays on publication; $100 for b&w inside; $500 for color cover.
Tips: "Tearsheets and mailers are helpful in remembering an artist's work. Artists ought to make sure their
work is professional in quality, idea and execution. Recent printed samples alongside originals help. Changes
in art and design in our field include fine art influence arid use of more halftone illustration.1' A common
mistake freelancers make in presenting their work is "not having a distinct style, i.e., they have a cross
sample of too many different approaches to rendering their work. This leaves me questioning what kind of
artwork I am going to get when I assign a piece."
NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIER, 1630 Duke St., 4th Floor, Alexandria VA 22314, (703)684-
5545. Managing Editor: RuthAnn Saenger. Emphasizes news and analysis of federal law and current events
for rural letter carriers and family-oriented, middle- Americans; many are part-time teachers, businessmen
and farmers. Biweekly; b&w, 8/4 X 1 1 . Circ. 80,000. Mail art and SASE. Reports in 1 month. Original artwork
returned after publication. Previously published, photocopied and simultaneous submissions OK. Buys first
rights. Sample copy 550. Art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Receives 1 cartoon and 2 illustrations/month from freelance artists. Buys 12 covers/year on
rural scenes, views of rural mailboxes and rural people. Buys 1 illustration/issue from freelancers. Interested
in pen & ink or pencil on rural, seasonal and postal matter. Especially needs rural mailboxes and sketches
of scenes on rural delivery. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or
r<§sum6, tearsheets, photocopies, slides and photographs. Samples returned by SASE, Reports in 1 week, if
accepted; 1 month if not accepted. Write for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art, final reproduc
tion/product, color and b&w tearsheets, photostats and photographs. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis
Pays on publication; $100 for b&w cover.
Tips: "Please send in samples when you inquire about submitting material." Has a definite need for "realistic
painting and sketches. We need a clean, crisp style. Subjects needed are rural scenes, mailboxes, animals
and faces. We need fine b&w, pen & ink and watercolor."
JNATURE CONSERVANCY, IBIS N. Lynn St., Arlington VA 22209. Fax: (703)84 1-9692. E-mail-
demibold@aol.com. Website: http://www.tnc.org. Art Director: Kelly Johnson. Estab, 1 95 1 . Bimonthly mem-
bershipmagazme of nonprofit conservation organization. "The intent of the magazine is to educate readers
about broad conservation issues as well as to inform them about the Conservancy's specific accomplishments
1 he magazine is achievement-oriented without glossing over problems, creating a generally positive tone
The magazine is rooted in the Conservancy's work and should be lively, engaging and readable by a lay
audience." Sample copies available. ^ <=> o j j
Illustration: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 1-5 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 10% of
freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress Send
query letter with photocopies and tearsheets. Samples are sometimes filed and are not returned. Reports back
only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance. Payment varies Finds
illustrators through sourcebooks, magazines and submissions.
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JNETWORK COMPUTING, 600 Community Dr., Manhasset NY 11030. (516)562-5000. Fax: (516)562-
7293. E-mail: editor@nwc.com. Website: http://www.techweb.cmp.com/nwc. Editorial Assistant: Debbie
Rizzo. Monthly trade magazine for those who professionally practice the art and business of networkology (a
technology driver of networks). Circ. 185,500. Sample copies available. Contact art director for art guidelines.
Illustration: Approached by 30-50 illustrators/year. Buys 6-7 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 60%
of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Send
postcard sample with follow-up sample every 3-6 months. Contact through artists' rep. Accepts disk submis
sions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS files. Samples are returned. Reports back
only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of tearsheets if interested. Buys one
time rights. Pays on acceptance: $700-1,000 for b&w, $1,000-1,500 for color cover; $300 miniminum for
b&w, $350-500 for color inside. Pays $350-500 for spots. Finds illustrators through agents, sourcebooks,
word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "I like artists with a unique looking style— colorful but with one-two weeks turnaround."
NETWORK WORLD, 161 Worcester Rd., The Meadows, Framingharn MA 01701. (508)875-6400. Fax:
(508)820-3467. Art Director: Rob Stave. Weekly 4-color tabloid with "conservative but clean computer
graphics intensive (meaning lots of charts)." Emphasizes news and features relating to the communications
field. Accepts previously published artwork. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published artwork. Originals are returned after publication. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Themes depend on storyline. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure and
photocopies to be kept on file. Reports only if interested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $175 and up for b&w, $300 and up for color inside-
Si, 000 for color cover.
Tips: "All of our inhouse charts and graphics are done on the Mac. But most freelance illustration is not
done on the Mac. My need for freelance artists to do illustration has actually increased a bit. Use one-three
illustrations per week on average."
JNEW FRONTIER MAGAZINE, 41 White Oak, Arden NC 28704. (704)684-0334. Fax: (704)684-2571.
E-mail: newfrontier@aol.com. Website: http://www.newfrontier.com. Editor: Swami Virato. Estab. 1980.
Bimonthly holistically oriented consumer magazine with a metaphysical, environmental slant forcusing on
consciousness for a new age. Circ. 60,000. Sample copies available for 9 X 12 envelope and $1.24 postage.
Illustration: 90% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker and CorelDraw. Send
query letter with photocopies. After initial mailing, send follow-up postcard sample every 6 months. "We
can accept Aldus PageMaker 6 files or PM5 or CorelDraw for Windows 95." Returned by SASE. Reports
back only if interested. Buys one-time and reprint rights. Pays on publication; $100-300 for color cover;
$25-100 for b&w, $50-200 for color inside. Pays $10-25 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design, production and multimedia projects. Prefers designers with experience
in computer/HTML. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, CorelDraw, Photo-
Paint. Send query letter with photocopies.
Tips: "We love transcendental, space art and art that inspires. No violence, but sensuality fine."
NEW MYSTERY MAGAZINE, 175 Fifth Ave., Room 2001, New York NY 10010. (212)353-1582. E-
mail: newmyst@aol.com. Website: http://www.mysterynew.com/mystnew. Art Director: Dana Irwin. Estab.
1989. Quarterly literary magazine— a collection of mystery, crime and suspense stories with b&w drawings,
prints and various graphics. Circ. 100,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Sample copies available for $7 plus $1.24 postage and SASE. Art guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
Cartoons: Approached by 100 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-3 cartoons/issue. Prefers themes relating to murder,
heists, guns, knives, assault and various crimes; single or multiple panel, b&w line drawings. Send query
letter with finished cartoon samples. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back
within 1-2 months. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $20-50 for b&w, $20-100 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 12 illustrations/issue. Prefers themes surrounding
crime, murder, suspense, noir. Considers pen & ink, watercolor and charcoal. Send postcard sample with
SASE. Accepts disk submissions compatible with IBM. Send TIFF and GIF files. Samples are filed. Reports
back within 1-2 months. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials: b&w photocopies and photographs.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; $100-200 for covers; $25-50 for insides;
$10-25 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia. Freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and
QuarkXPress. Send query letter with SASE and tearsheets. Pays by the project, $100-200.
Tips: "Study an issue and send right-on illustrations. Do not send originals. Keep copies of your work.
NMM is not responsible for unsolicited materials."
THE NEW PHYSICIAN, 1902 Association Dr., Reston VA 22091. (703)620-6600, ext. 246. Art Director
Julie Cherry. For physicians-in-training; concerns primary medical care, political and social issues relating
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to medicine; 4-color, contemporary design. Published 9 times/year. Circ. 22,000. Original artwork returned
after publication. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication.
Illustrations: Approached by 100-200 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue from freelancers, usually
commissioned. Samples are filed. Submit re*sum6 and samples of style. Accepts disk submissions compatible
with QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Aldus FreeHand. Send EPS files. Reports
in 6-8 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays $800- 1,000 for color cover; $100 for b&w $250 minimum for
color, inside; $200 minimum for spots.
THE NEW REPUBLIC, 1220 19th St. NW, Washington DC 20036. (202)331-7494. Art Editor: Jed Perl.
Estab. 1914. Weekly political/literary magazine; political journalism, current events in the front section, book
reviews and literary essays in the back; b&w with 4-color cover. Circ. 1 ()(),()()(). Original artwork returned
after publication. Sample copy for $3.50. 15% of freelance work demands computer skills.
Illustrations: Approached by 400 illustrators/year. Buys up to 5 illustrations/issue. Uses freelancers mainly
for cover art. Works on assignment only. Prefers caricatures, portraits, 4-color, uno cartoons.'1 Style of Vint
Lawrence. Considers airbrush, collage and mixed media. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples returned
by SASE if requested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
color photocopies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; up to $600 for color
cover; $250 for b&w and color inside.
NEW WRITER'S MAGAZINE, Box 5976, Sarasota FL 34277. (941)953-7903. E-mail: newriterC^aolc
om. Editor/Publisher: George J. Haborak. Estab, 1986. Bimonthly b&w magazine. Forum "where all writers
can exchange thoughts, ideas and their own writing. It is focused on the needs of the aspiring or new writer,"
Rarely accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample
copies for $3. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 2-3 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-3 cartoons/issue. Prefers cartoons "that reflect the
joys or frustrations of being a writer/author"; single panel b&w line drawings with gagline, Send query letter
with samples of style. Samples are sometimes filed or returned if requested. Reports back within 1 month.
Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $10 for b&w,
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers line drawings. Considers water-
color, mixed media, colored pencil and pastel. Send postcard sample. Samples are filed or returned if requested
by SASE. Reports within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets. Buys first rights or negotiates rights
purchased. Pays $10 for spots. Payment negotiated.
NEW YORK MAGAZINE, 755 Second Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)880-0700. Design Director:
Robert Newman. Art Director: Syndi Becker. Emphasizes New York City life; also covers all boroughs for
New Yorkers with upper-middle income and business people interested in what's happening in the city.
Weekly, Original artwork returned after publication.
Illustrations: Works on assignment only. Send query letter with tearsheets to be kept on file. Prefers
photostats as samples. Samples returned if requested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio (drop-
offs). Buys first rights. Pays $1,000 for b&w and color cover; $800 for 4-color, $400 for b&w full page
inside; $225 for 4-color, $150 for b&w spot inside.
THE NEW YORKER, 20 W. 43rd St., 16th Floor, New York NY 10036. (212)840-3800, Emphasizes news
analysis and lifestyle features.
Cartoons: Buys b&w cartoons. Receives 3,000 cartoons/week. Mail art or deliver sketches on Wednesdays.
Include SASE. Strict standards regarding style, technique, plausibility of drawing. Especially looks for
originality. Pays $575 minimum for cartoons, Contact cartoon editor.
Illustrations: All illustrations are commissioned. Portfolios may be dropped off Wednesdays between 10-
6 and picked up on Thursdays. Mail samples, no originals. "Because of volume of submissions we are unable
to respond to all submissions." No calls please. Emphasis on portraiture. Contact illustration department.
Tips: "Familiarize yourself with The New Yorker"
{NEXT PHASE, 5A Green Meadow Dr., Nantucket MA 02554. (508)325-0411. Editor: Kim Guarnaccia.
Estab. 1989. Triannual literary magazine with "trend-setting design. Next Phase features quality fiction and
artwork by undiscovered artists and writers. Environmental and humane topics preferred." Circ. 2,000.
Accepts previously published work. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for
$3.95. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Open to computer-generated
(Mac) artwork. Prefers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush and mixed media. Needs editorial illustration.
Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and photostats. Samples are filed. Reports
back within 3 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays 3
contributor copies,
Tips: Will not respond to submission unless SASE is included,
THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls IA 50614. (319)273-
2077. Art Directors: Gary Kelley and Osie L, Johnson, Jr. Estab. 1815. "General interest bimonthly, especially
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known for fiction (twice winner of National Magazine Award for fiction)." Accepts previously published
work. Original artwork returned at job's completion. "Sample copies can be purchased on newsstand or
examined in libraries."
Illustrations: Approached by 500 freelance artists/year. Buys 15 freelance illustrations/issue. Artists primar
ily work on assignment. Looks for "well-designed illustrations in any style. The magazine has won many
illustration awards because of its insistence on quality. We prefer to use b&w media for illustrations repro
duced in b&w and color for those reproduced in color. We prefer camera ready line art for spot illustrations."
Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photocopies, slides, transparencies. Samples are filed if of interest
or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. No portfolio reviews.
Buys one-time rights. Contributors receive 2 copies of the issue. Pays on publication $300 for color, cover
plus 50 tearsheets of cover only; $10 for b&w inside spot illustrations; $65 for b&w large illustration. No
color inside.
Tips: "Send b&w photocopies of spot illustrations (printed size about 2X2). For the most part, our color
covers and major b&w inside illustrations are obtained by direct assignment from illustrators we contact,
e.g., Gary Kelley, Osie Johnson, Chris Payne, Skip Liepke and others. Write for guidelines for annual cover
competition."
NORTH AMERICAN WHITETAIL MAGAZINE, 2250 Newmarket Pkwy., Suite 110, Marietta GA
30067. (404)953-9222. Fax: (404)933-9510. Editorial Director: Ken Dunwoody. Estab. 1982. Consumer
magazine; "designed for serious hunters who pursue whitetailed deer." 8 issues/year. Circ. 175,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for
$3. Art guidelines not available.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 freelance illustrations/issue. Works on
assignment only. Considers pen & ink and watercolor. Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure
and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if
interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays
10 weeks prior to publication; $25 minimum for b&w, $75 minimum for color inside.
NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE, 415 Main Bldg., Notre Dame IN 46556. (219)631-4630. E-mail: donaldj.ne
lson.4@nd.edu. Website: http://www.ND.EDU/~NDMAG. Art Director: Don Nelson. Estab. 1971. Quarterly
4-color university magazine that publishes essays on cultural, spiritual and ethical topics, as well as research
news of the university for Notre Dame alumni and friends. Circ. 130,000. Accepts previously published
artwork. Original artwork returned after publication.
Illustrations: Approached by 40 illustrators/year. Buys 5-8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Tearsheets, photographs, slides, brochures and photocopies OK for samples. Accepts disk submissions com
patible with PC or Mac files. Samples are returned by SASE if requested. "Don't send submissions — only
tearsheets and samples." To show portfolio, mail published editorial art. Buys first rights. Pays $2,000
maximum for color covers; $150-400 for b&w; $200-700 for color inside; $75-150 for spots.
Tips: "Looking for noncommercial style editorial art by accomplished, experienced editorial artists. Concep
tual imagery that reflects the artist's awareness of fine art ideas and methods is the type of thing we use.
Sports action illustrations not used. Cartoons not used."
NOW AND THEN, Box 70556 ETSU, Johnson City TN 37614-0556. (615)929-5348. Fax: (615)929-
5348. Editor: Jane Harris Woodside. Estab. 1984. Magazine covering Appalachian issues and arts, published
3 times a year. Circ. 1,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Sample copies available for $4.50. Art guidelines available. Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus
FreeHand or Aldus PageMaker.
Cartoons: Approached by 25 cartoonists/year. Prefers Appalachia issues, political and humorous cartoons;
b&w washes and line drawings. Send query letter with brochure, roughs and finished cartoons. Samples not
filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 4-6 months. Buys one-time rights.
Pays $25 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 3 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Prefers Appalachia, any style.
Considers b&w or 2- or 4-color pen & ink, collage, airbrush, marker and charcoal. Send query letter with
brochure, SASE and photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back within 4-6 months. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w tearsheets, slides, final art and photographs. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication;
$25-50 for b&w or color cover.
Tips: "We have special theme issues, illustrations have to have something to do with theme. Write for
guidelines, enclose SASE."
NUGGET, Dugent Publishing Co., 14411 Commerce Way, Suite 420, Miami Lakes FL 33016-1598. Editor:
Christopher James. Illustration Assignments: Nye Willden. 4-color "electic, modern" magazine for men and
women with fetishes. Published 10 times/year. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Receives 50 submissions/week. Interested in "funny fetish themes."
Black & white only for spots and for page. Prefers to see finished cartoons. Include SASE. Reports in 2
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weeks. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays $75 for spot drawings; $125 for full page.
Illustrations: Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Interested in "erotica, cartoon style, etc," Works on assignment
only. Prefers to see samples of style. Send query letter with photocopies and tearsheets. Samples to be kept
on file for future assignments. No samples returned. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays $200 for b&w inside; $75 for spots. Finds artists
through submissions/self-promotions.
Tips: Especially interested in uthe artist's anatomy skills, professionalism in rendering (whether he's pub
lished or not) and drawings which relate to our needs." Current trends include "a return to the 'classical'
realistic form of illustration, which is fine with us because we prefer realistic and well-rendered illustrations."
JNUTSHELL NEWS, 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53187. (414) 796-8776. Monthly consumer
magazine for miniature hobbyists. Circ. 40,000. Sample copies available,
® Published by Kalmbach Publishing, which also publishes Astronomy, Fmescale Modeler, Model
Railroader, and Trains. See individual listings for each magazine's needs.
Illustration: Approached by 20-30 illustrators/year. Buys 0-2 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 20%
of illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Send postcard sample and/or
printed samples or photocopies. Send follow-up postcard every 6-8 months. Accepts disk submissions com
patible with Adobe Illustrator 5.5 and Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports
back only if interested. Portfolio review required if interested in artist's work. Prefers to see portfolios on
disk. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance. Payments negotiable. Finds artists through word of
mouth and submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Prefers local designers with experience in QuarkXPress 3.31, Adobe
Illustrator 5.5 and/or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Send query letter with printed samples or color copies.
Tips: "Know the subject matter. Be in the hobby."
JOFF OUR BACKS, a woman's journal, 2337B 18th St., Washington DC 2(KK)9. (202)234-8072. E-
mail: 73613.1256@compuserve.com. Office Coordinator; Jennie Ruby. Estab. 1970. Monthly feminist news
journal; tabloid format; covers women's issues and the feminist movement. Circ. 10,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Original artwork is returned at the job's completion. Sample copies available. Art guide
lines free for SASE with first class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 6 freelance cartoonists/year, Buys 2 freelance cartoons/issue. Prefers political,
feminist themes. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist if interested
within 1 month.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers feminist, political themes. Considers
pen & ink. Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials.
Tips: "Ask for a sample copy. Preference given to feminist, woman-centered, multicultural line drawings."
OHIO MAGAZINE, 62 E. Broad St., Columbus OH 43215. (614)461-5083. Art Director; Brooke Wens-
trup. 10 issues/year emphasizing feature material of Ohio "for an educated, urban and urbane readership";
4-color; design is "clean, with white-space." Circ. 90,000. Previously published work OK. Original artwork
returned after publication. Sample copy $2.50. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustra
tor, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand,
Cartoons: Approached by 2 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/year. Prefers b&w line drawings. Send bro
chure. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Buys one-time debts Pays
$50 for b&w and color.
Illustrations: Approached by 70 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, acrylic, marker, colored pencil oil, mixed media and'pastet. Send
postcard sample or brochure, SASE, tearsheets and slides. Accepts disk submissions. Send Mac EPS files.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Request portfolio review in original
query. Portfolio should include b&w and color tearsheets, slides, photostats, photocopies and final art. Buys
one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $250-400 for cover; $50-500 for inside; $50- 1 00 for spots. Finds artists
through submissions and gallery shows.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production, 1 00% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send query letter with tearsheets and slides.
Tips: "Using more of a fine art-style to illustrate various essays— like folk art-style illustrators. Please take
time to look at the magazine if possible before submitting."
OKLAHOMA TODAY MAGAZINE, 401 Will Rogers Bldg., Oklahoma City OK 73 105. (405)521-2496.
Fax: (405)522-4588. Editor: Jeanne Devlin. Estab. 1956. Bimonthly regional, upscale consumer magazine
focusing on all things that define Oklahoma and interest Okiahomans. Circ. 43,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous cartoons focusing on Oklahoma, oil cowboys or Indians
with gaglme. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back within days if interested' months
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if not. Buys one-time rights. Pays $50 minimum for b&w, $75 minimum for color.
illustrations: Approached by 24 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Considers pen & ink, water-
color, collage, airbrush, acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal and pastel Send query letter with
brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets and slides. Accepts Mac compatible disk submissions. Samples are filed.
Reports back within days if interested; months if not. Portfolio review required if interested in artist's work.
Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails, tearsheets and slides. Buys one-time rights. Pays $200-
500 for b&w, $200-750 for color cover; $50-500 for b&w, $75-750 for color inside. Finds artists through
sourcebooks, other publications, word of mouth, submissions and artist reps.
Tips: Illustrations to accompany short stories and features are most open to freelancers. "Read the magazine;
have a sense of the 'New West' spirit and do an illustration or cartoon that exhibits your understanding of
Oklahoma Today"
JOLD BIKE JOURNAL, 1010 Summer St., Stamford CT 06905. (203)425-8777. Fax: (203)425-8775. Art
Director: Todd Mitchell. Estab. 1989. Monthly international classic and collectible motorcycle magazine
dedicated to classics of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Includes hundreds of classified ads for buying, selling
or trading bikes and parts worldwide. Circ. under 100,000. Originals are returned at job's completion if
requested. Sample copy $4 (US only). Art guidelines available. Computer-literate freelancers for illustration
should be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXPress.
Cartoons: Approached by 12 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers vintage motorcycling and
humorous themes; single panel, b&w line drawings. Send query letter with copies of finished work. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Buys one-time rights.
Pays $50 for b&w, $100 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 50-100 illustrators/year. Buys 1-5 illustrations/issue. Considers pen & ink,
watercolor, airbrush, marker and colored pencil. Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photo
graphs, photocopies, photostats, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if
requested. Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include
tearsheets, slides, photostats, photocopies and photographs. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $25
for b&w, $100 for color.
Tips: "Send copies or photos of final art pieces. If they seem fit for publication, the individual will be
contacted and paid upon publication. If not, work will be returned with letter. Often, artists are contacted for
more specifics as to what might be needed."
ONLINE ACCESS MAGAZINE, 900 N. Franklin St., #700, Chicago IL 60610. (312)573-1700. Fax:
(312)573-0520. Editor-in-Chief: Kathy McCabe. Estab. 1986. Monthly consumer magazine focusing on
online computer services. "Your connection to Online Services, Bulletin Boards and the Internet. Magazine
that makes modems work." Circ. 70,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Sample copies and art
guidelines not available.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Prefers colorful computer-
related artwork. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil and
mixed media. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples
are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and
color tearsheets. Buys reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $500 for color cover; $100 for color inside.
OPTIONS, P.O. Box 470, Port Chester NY 10573. Contact: Wayne Shuster. E-mail: natway@aol.corn.
Estab. 1981. Bimonthly consumer magazine featuring erotic stories and letters, and informative items for
gay and bisexual males and females. Circ. 60,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $3.50 and 6 X 9 SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Prefers well drawn b&w, ironic,
humorous cartoons; single panel b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Send query letter with finished
cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks.
Buys all rights. Pays $20 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 2-3 illustrators/year. Buys 2-4 illustrations/issue. Prefers gay male sexual
situations. Considers pen & ink, airbrush b&w only. Also buys color or b&w slides (35mm) of illustrations.
Send postcard sample. "OK to submit computer illustration — Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and Adobe Illustrator
5.0 (Mac)." Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist
only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $25-50 for b&w inside;
$25 for spots. Finds artists through submissions.
OREGON QUARTERLY, 5228 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-5228. (503)346-5048. Fax:
(503)346-2220. E-mail: quarterly@oregon.uoregon.edu. Website: http://www.uoregon.edu/~oqrtly/oq.html.
Editor: Guy Maynard. Estab. 1919. Quarterly 4-color alumni magazine. "The Northwest perspective. Re
gional issues and events as addressed by UO faculty members and alumni." Circ. 95,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for SASE with first-
class postage.
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Illustrations: Approached by 25 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Prefers story-related themes and
styles. Interested in all media. Send query letter with resume, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed unless
accompanied by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Portfolio review not required.
Pays on acceptance; $250 for b&w, $500 for color cover; $100 for b&w, $250 for color inside; $100 for
spots.
Tips: "Send postcard, not portfolio."
OREGON WATCH, Box 294, Rhododendron OR 97049. (503)622-4798. Editor; Michael P.
Jones. Estab. 1 985. Quarterly b&w books published in volumes emphasizing "fisheries, fishing, camping,
rafting, environment, wildlife, hiking, recreation, tourism, mountain and wilderness scenes and everything
that can be related to Oregon's waterways. Down-home pleasant look, not polished, but practical—the '60s
still live on." Circ. 2,000. Accepts previously published material. Original artwork returned after publication.
Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage,
Cartoons: Approached by 400 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-25 cartoons/issue. Cartoons need to be straightfor
ward, about fish and wildlife/environmental/outdoor-related topics. Prefers single, double or multiple panel
b&w line drawings, b&w or color washes with or without gagline. Send query letter with SASE, samples
of style, roughs or finished cartoons. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2
months "or sooner— depending upon work load." Buys one-time rights. Pays in copies.
Illustrations: Approached by 600 illustrators/year. Works with 100 illustrators/year. Buys 225 illustrations/
year. Needs editorial, humorous and technical illustration related to the environment, "We need b&w pen &
ink sketches. We look for artists who are not afraid to be creative, rather than those who merely go along with
trends." Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies, SASE, slides, tearsheets and 'transparencies,
"Include enough to show me your true style." Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back within
2 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays in copies. 20% of freelance work demands computer skills.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Send brochure, photocopies, SASE, tearsheets, resume,
photographs, slides and transparencies. Pays in copies.
Tips: "Freelancers must be patient. We have a lot of projects going on at once but cannot always find an
immediate need for a freelancer's talent. Being pushy doesn't help. I want to see examples of the artist's
expanding horizons, as well as their limitations. Make it really easy for us to contact you. Remember, we
get flooded with letters and will respond faster to those with a SASE."
ORGANIC GARDENING, 33 E. Minor St., Emmaus PA 18098. (610)967-8065. Art Director: Kimbcrly
Harris. Magazine emphasizing gardening; 4-color; "uncluttered design." Published 9 times/year. Circ.
800,000. Original artwork returned after publication unless all rights are bought. Sample copies available
only with SASE.
Illustrations: Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers botanieally accurate plants
and, in general, very accurate drawing and rendering. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, slides and
photographs. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only. Reports back within 1 month. Call or write
for appointment to show portfolio of color or b&w final reproduction/product. Occasionally needs technical
illustration. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays $50-300 for b&w, $75-600 for color for spots art only.
"We will pay more if size is larger than i/4 to 1A page."
Tips: "Work should be very accurate and realistic. Our emphasis is 'how-to1 gardening; therefore illustrators
with experience in the field will have a greater chance of being published. Detailed and fine rendering quality
is essential. We send sample issues to artists we publish."
ORLANDO MAGAZINE, 260 Maitland Ave., Altamonte , Springs FL 32701. (407)767-8338, Fax:
(407)767-8348. Art Director: Bruce Borich. Estab. 1946. "We are a 4-color monthly city/rcgionaf maga/ine
covering the Central Florida area—local issues, sports, home and garden, business, entertainment and dining."
Circ. 30,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample
copies available.
Illustrations: Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Needs editorial illustration. Send
postcard, brochure or tearsheets. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if
interested with a specific job. Portfolio review not required. Buys first rights, one-time rights or all rights
(rarely). Pays on publication; $400 for color cover; $200-250 for color inside.
Tips: "Send appropriate samples. Most of my illustration hiring is via direct mail. The magaxine field is
still a great place for illustration."
•OUTDOOR CANADA MAGAZINE, 703 Evans Ave., Suite 202, Toronto, Ontario M9C 5E9 Canada.
Editor: James Little. 4-color magazine for the Canadian sports enthusiast and their family. Stories on fishing,
camping, hunting, canoeing, wildlife and outdoor adventures. Readers are 81% male. Publishes 7 regular
issues/year and a fishing special in February. Circ. 95,000.
Illustrations: Approached by 12-15 illustrators/year. Buys approximately 10 drawings/issue. Uses freelanc
ers mainly for illustrating features and columns. Uses pen & ink, airbrush, acrylic, oil and pastel Send
postcard sample, brochure and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5 0
Send EPS, TIFF and PICT files. Buys first rights. Pays $150-300 for b&w, $300-500 for color inside; $150-
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300 for spots. Artists should show a representative sampling of their work, including fishing illustrations.
Finds most artists through references/word of mouth.
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send brochure, tearsheets and postcards. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Meet our deadlines and our budget. Know our product."
JOUTPOSTS, W1NGTIPS, COASTINES, 1200 N. Seventh St., Minneapolis MN 55411. (612)522-
1200. Fax: (612)522-1182. Art Director: Kristine Mattson. Bimonthly magazines. Circ. 500,000. Sample
copies and art guidelines available.
• All three are inflight magazines for Sky West, Comair and Business Express (all Delta Connections).
Cartoons: Approached by 2-3 cartoonists/year. Buys 10-15 cartoons/year. Prefers humor, political cartoons.
Prefers single panel, political and humorous, color washes. Send query letter with photocopies and roughs.
Samples are filed or returned. Reports back in 2 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $50-250.
illustration: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 10-15 illustrations/year. Prefers political, humor,
trend issues. Considers all media. 50% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Painter. Send postcard sample or query letter with printed samples and
photocopies. After initial mailing, send follow-up postcard sample every 2-3 months. Accepts disk submis
sions. "We are Mac compatible and have the most updated versions of the programs." Samples are filed or
returned. Reports back within 2-3 weeks. Request portfolio review in original query. Art director will contact
artist for portfolio review of b&w and color thumbnails and transparencies if interested. Buys all rights. Pays
on publication. Pays $50-250. Finds illustrators through word of mouth.
Tips: "See the magazines. We will often base an article on good art or ideas."
PARADE MAGAZINE, 711 Third Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)450-7000. Director of Design: Ira
Yoffe. Photo Editor: Miriam White-Lorentzen. Weekly emphasizing general interest subjects. Circ. 38 million
(readership is 81 million). Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy and art guidelines avail
able.
Illustrations: Uses varied number of illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with
brochure, resume, business card and tearsheets to be kept on file. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio. Reports only if interested. Buys first rights, occasionally all rights.
Tips: "Provide a good balance of work."
JPC MAGAZINE, One Park Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)503-5222. Assistant to Art Director: Frieda
Smallwood. Estab. 1983. Bimonthly consumer magazine featuring comparative lab-based reviews of current
PC hardware and software. Circ. 1.2 million. Sample copies available.
Illustration: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10-20 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 50%
of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Send postcard sample
and/or printed samples, photocopies, tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop
or Adobe Illustrator. Samples are filed. Portfolios may be dropped on Wednesday and should include tear-
sheets and transparencies. Pays on acceptance. Payment negotiable for cover and inside; $300 for spots.
PEDIATRIC ANNALS, 6900 Grove Rd., Thorofare NJ 08086. (609)848-1000. E-mail: mjerrell@slackinc.
com. Managing Editor: Mary L. Terrell. Monthly 4-color magazine emphasizing pediatrics for practicing
pediatricians. "Conservative/traditional design." Circ. 33,000. Considers previously published artwork. Orig
inal artwork returned after publication. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Prefers "technical and conceptual medical illustration which relate to pediatrics." Considers
watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel and mixed media. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, slides and
photographs to be kept on file. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one
time rights or reprint rights. Pays $250-600 for color cover. Finds artists through submissions/self-promotions
and sourcebooks.
Tips: "Illustrators must be able to treat medical subjects with a high degree of accuracy. We need people
who are experienced in medical illustration, who can develop ideas from manuscripts on a variety of topics,
and who can work independently (with some direction) and meet deadlines. Non-medical illustration is also
used occasionally. We deal with medical topics specifically related to children. Include color work, previous
medical illustrations and cover designs in a portfolio. Show a representative sampling of work."
PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE, Box 576, Camp Hill PA 17001-0576. (717)761-6620. Editor: Matthew
K. Holliday. Estab. 1981. "Bimonthly magazine for readers, ages 35-60, interested in Pennsylvania history,
travel and personalities." Circ. 40,000. Sample copy for $2.95. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage.
Illustrations: Buys 25 illustrations/year on history and travel-related themes. Send query letter with SASE
and examples of previous work and prices for typical work. Reports in 3 weeks. Previously published,
photocopied and simultaneous submissions OK. Buys first serial rights, one-time use. Pays on acceptance;
$100 for color cover; $15-60 for b&w, $20-125 for color inside; $15-25 for spots.
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PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSMAN, Box 90, Lemoyne PA 17043. (717)761-1400. Publisher: Sherry Kit-
chey. Editorial Director: Scott Rupp. Estab. 1959. Regional 4-color magazine featuring "outdoor sports,
hunting, fishing, where to go, what to do, how to do it." 8 issues per year. Giro. 67,000. Original artwork is
returned after publication. Sample copies available for $2. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage,
Illustrations: Buys editorial illustrations mainly for covers and feature spreads. Buys 2 or 3 illustrations/
issue. Considers pen & ink and acrylics. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or tcarsheets.
Samples are filed. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist tor portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include slides. Requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays $150 for
color cover. Buys one-time rights.
Tips: "Features needed in these areas: deer, turkey, bear, trout and bass. Buys little in way of illustrations—
mainly photography."
JPERSIMMON HILL, 1700 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City OK 731 1 1. (405)478-6404. Fax: (405)478-4714.
Director of Publications: MJ. Van Deventer. Estab. 1963. Quarterly 4-color journal of Western heritage
"focusing on both historical and contemporary themes. It features nonfiction articles on notable persons
connected with pioneering the American West; art, rodeo, cowboys, flora and animal life; or other phenomena
of the West of today or yesterday. Lively articles, well written, for a popular audience. "Contemporary design
follows style of Architectural Digest and European Travel and Life" Circ. 15,000. Original artwork returned
after publication. Sample copy for $7. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 50% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
Illustrations: Approached by 75-100 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers Western-related themes and pen & ink sketches. Send query letter with tearsheets, SASE, slides and
transparencies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art, photographs or slides. Buys first rights.
Requests work on spec before assigning job. Pay varies. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "We are a museum publication. Most illustrations are used to accompany articles. Work with our
writers, or suggest illustrations to the editor that can be the basis for a freelance article or a companion story.
More interest in the West means we have to provide more contemporary photographs and articles about what
people in the West are doing today. Study the magazine first — at least four issues."
^PERSONNEL JOURNAL, 245 Fischer Ave., B-2, Costa Mesa CA 92626. (714)751-1883. Fax: (714)
751-4106. Design Director: Steve Stewart. Estab. 1922. Monthly trade journal for human resource business
executives. Circ. 30,000. Sample copies available in libraries.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue, Prefers business themes.
Considers all media. 40% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress
and Adobe Illustrator. Send postcard sample. Send follow-up postcard sample every 3 months. Samples are
filed and are not returned. Does not report back, artist should call. Art director will contact for portfolio
review if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $350-500 for color
cover; $100-400 for b&w and/or color inside; $75-150 for spots. Finds artists through agents, sourccbooks
such as LA Workbook, magazines, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Read our magazine."
PHANTASM, 235 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 1346, Pasadena CA 91101. E-mail: phantasmug@aol.com.
Editor and Publisher: J.F. Gonzales. Estab, 1990. Biannual horror fiction magazine. Circ. 1,000. Sometimes
accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job\s completion, Sample copies available for
$4.95. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage,
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 6-8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers horrific, surrealism. Considers pen & ink, oil, airbrush and pencil. Send postcard sample or query
letter with r&sume*, brochure, transparencies, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and slides, Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include b&w thumbnails, tearsheets, slides, final art and photographs. Buys
first rights. Pays on publication; $20 for b&w cover; $10 for b&w inside; $5-10 for spots. Finds artists
through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "We are a small publication and tend to use the same artists each issue, but will use someone new if
the work impresses us. Be original, be familiar with other artists of this genre (horror)— -Michael Whelan,
J.K. Potter, Alan Clark, etc. Illustrations are done by assignment to illustrate the fiction we publish. We
usually ask for one illustration per story. Illustration usually reflects some mood/theme of piece."
PHI DELTA KAPPAN, Box 789, Bloomington IN 47402. E-mail: kappan@pdkintl.org. Design Director:
Carol Bucheri. Emphasizes issues, policy, research findings and opinions in the field of education. For
members of the educational organization Phi Delta Kappa and subscribers. Black & white with 4-color cover
and "conservative, classic design." Published 10 times/year. Circ. 150,000. Include SASE. Reports in 2
months. "We return cartoons after publication." Sample copy for $4,50. "The journal is available in most
public and college libraries."
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Rob Blackard created this bold angel/devil illustration to accompany an article in Personnel Journal about
ethics and business practices. The assignment was Blackard's first job for the magazine, which he landed as
a result of promotional mailings. (He sends postcards three or four times a year.) The artist, who does
design work in addition to his editorial assignments, got a positive response from Personnel Journafs readers.
"People liked it, which is always nice to hear," he says.
Cartoons: Approached by over 100 cartoonists/year. Looks for "finely drawn cartoons, with attention to
the fact that we live in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic world."
Illustrations: Approached by over 100 illustrators/year. Uses one 4-color cover and spread and approxi
mately seven b&w illustrations/issue, all from freelancers who have worked on assignment. Prefers style of
Rob Colvin, Mario Noche. Most illustrations depict some aspect of the education process (from pre-kindergar-
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ten to university level), often including human figures. Send postcard sample. Samples returned by SASE.
To show a portfolio, mail a few slides or photocopies with SASE. "We can accept computer illustrations
that are Mac formatted (EPS or TIFF files. Adobe Photoshop 2.5.1 or Adobe Illustrator 5.0.1)." Buys one
time rights. Payment varies.
Tips: "We look for artists who can create a finely crafted image that holds up when translated onto the
printed page. Our journal is edited for readers with master's or doctoral degrees, so we look for illustrators
who can take abstract concepts and make them visual, often through the use of metaphor."
PHYSICIAN'S MANAGEMENT, 7500 Old Oak Blvd., Cleveland OH 44130. (2 16)243-8 UK). Fax:
(216)891-2683. Editor-in-Chief: Robert A. Feigenbaum. Art Director: Lecia Landis. Monthly 4-color maga
zine emphasizing business, practice management and legal aspects of medical practice for primary care
physicians. Circ. 120,000.
Cartoons: Receives 50-70 cartoons/week. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Themes typically apply to medical and
financial situations "although we do publish general humor cartoons." Prefers camera-ready, single and
double panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Uses "only clean-cut line drawings." Send cartoons with
SASE. Pays on acceptance; $90.
Illustrations: Buys 2-4 illustrations/issue. Accepts b&w and color illustrations. All work done on assign
ment. Send a query letter to editor or art director first or send examples of work. Publication will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Fees negotiable. Buys first rights.
Tips: "Become familiar with our publication. Cartoons should be geared toward the physician— not the
patient. No cartoons about drug companies or medicine men. No sexist cartoons. Illustrations should be
appropriate for a serious business publication. We do not use cartoonish or comic book styles to illustrate
our articles. We work with artists nationwide." Impressed by freelancers who "do high quality work, have
an excellent track record, charge reasonable fees and are able to work under deadline pressure."
PLANNING, American Planning Association, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600, Chicago IL 60603.
(312)431-9100. Editor and Associate Publisher: Sylvia Lewis. Art Director: Richard Sessions. Monthly b&w
magazine with 4-color cover for urban and regional planners interested in land use, housing, transportation
and the environment. Circ. 30,000. Previously published work OK. Original artwork returned after publica
tion, upon request. Free sample copy and artist's guidelines available.
Cartoons: Buys 2 cartoons/year on the environment, city/regional planning, energy, garbage, transportation,
housing, power plants, agriculture and land use. Prefers single panel with gaglines ("provide outside of
cartoon body if possible"). Include SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $50
minimum for b&w line drawings.
Illustrations: Buys 20 illustrations/year on the environment, city/regional planning, energy, garbage, trans
portation, housing, power plants, agriculture and land use. Send roughs and samples of style with SASE.
Reports in 2 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $250 maximum for b&w cover drawings; $100
minimum for b&w line drawings inside.
Tips: "Don't send portfolio. No corny cartoons. Don't try to figure out what's funny to planners. All attempts
seen so far are way off base."
PLAYBOY MAGAZINE, 680 Lakeshore Dr., Chicago IL 6061 1. (312)751-8000, Managing Art Director:
Kerig Pope. Estab. 1 952. Monthly magazine. Circ. 3.5 million. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample
copies available.
Cartoons: Cartoonists should contact Michelle Urry, Playboy Enterprises Inc., Cartoon Dept, 730 Fifth
Ave., New York NY 10019. "Please do not send cartoons to Kerig Pope!" Samples are filed or returned.
Reports back within 2 weeks. Buys all rights.
Illustrations: Approached by 700 illustrators/year. Buys 30 illustrations/issue. Prefers "uncommercial look
ing" artwork. Considers all media. Send query letter with slides. Does not accept originals. Samples are filed
or returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $ 1 ,200/page; $2,000/spread;
$250 for spots.
PN/PARAPLEGIA NEWS, (formerly Paraplegia News), 211 1 E. Highland Ave., Suite 1 80, Phoenix AZ
85016-4702. (602)224-0500. Fax: (602)224-0507. E-mail: pvapub@aol.com. Art Director: Susan Robbins.
Estab. 1947. Monthly 4-color magazine emphasizing wheelchair living for wheelchair users, rehabilitation
specialists. Circ. 27,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork not returned after publica
tion. Sample copy free for large-size SASE with $3 postage. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.
Cartoons: Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Prefers line art with wheelchair theme. Prefers single panel b&w line
drawings with or without gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons to be kept on file Write for
appointment to show portfolio. Material not kept on file is returned by SASE. Reports only if interested.
Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $10 for b&w,
Illustrations: Works with 1 illustrator/year. Buys 1 illustration/year from freelancers. Needs editorial and
medical illustration "well executed and pertinent." Prefers wheelchair living or medical and financial topics
as themes. Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send
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EPS files. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include final reproduction/product, color and b&w tearsheets, photostats, photo
graphs. Pays $250 for color covers; $10 for b&w, $25 for color insides.
Tips: "When sending samples, include something that shows a wheelchair-user. We have not purchased an
illustration or used a freelance designer for several years. We do regularly purchase cartoons that depict
wheelchair users."
POCKETS, Box 189, 1908 Grand Ave., Nashville TN 37202. (615)340-7333. E-mail: 102615.3 127@compu
serve.com. Editor: Janet Knight. Devotional magazine for children 6-12. 4-color with some 2-color. Monthly
except January/February. Circ. 100,000. Accepts previously published material. Original artwork returned
after publication. Sample copy for SASE with 4 first-class stamps. Art guidelines available for SASE with
first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 50-60 illustrators/year. Uses variety of styles; 4-color, 2-color, flapped art
appropriate for children. Realistic, fable and cartoon styles. Send postcard sample, brochure, photocopies,
SASE and tearsheets. Also open to more unusual art forms: cut paper, embroidery, etc. Samples not filed
are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Buys one-time or reprint rights. Pays on acceptance; $600
flat fee for 4-color covers; $50-250 for b&w, $75-350 for color inside.
Tips: "Decisions made in consultation with out-of-house designer. Send samples to our designer: Chris
Schechner, 3100 Carlisle Plaza, Suite 207, Dallas, TX 75204."
POTATO EYES, Box 76, Troy ME 04987. (207)948-3427. Co-Editor: Carolyn Page. Estab. 1988. Biannual
literary magazine; b&w with 2-color cover. Design features "strong art showing rural places, people and
objects in a new light of respect and regard. Focuses on the Appalachian chain from the Laurentians to
Alabama but not limited to same. We publish people from all over the U.S. and Canada." Circ. 800. Original
artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies available: $5 for back issues, $6 for current issue. Art
guidelines available.
Illustrations: Prefers detailed pen & ink drawings or block prints, primarily realistic. No cartoons. Send
query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back within 2 months. Acquires
one-time rights. Requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays on publication; $25 and up for b&w, $100
for color cover; contributor's copy for inside. Inside illustrations are paid for in contributor's copies.
Tips: "Our Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market listing has sent us hundreds of artists. The rest have come
through word of mouth or our magazine display at book fairs. We hope to utilize more b&w photography
to complement the b&w artwork. An artist working with quill pens and a bottle of India ink could do work
for us. A woodcarver cutting on basswood using 19th-century tools could work for us. Published artists
include Sushanna Cohen, Megan Lane, Lynn Foster Hill, Patrick Dengate and Roxanne Burger. A Vermont
artist, Kathryn DiLego, has done four 4-color covers for us." Also publishes occasionally The Nightshade
Short Story Reader, same format, and 5 poetry chapbooks.
Tips: "We look for only the highest quality illustration. If artists could read a sample issue they would save
on time and energy as well as postage."
POWER AND LIGHT, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City MO 6413 1. (816)333-7000 ext 2243. Fax: (816)333-
4439. Editor: Beula Postlewait. Associate Editor: Melissa Hammer. Estab. 1992. "Power and Light is a
weekly 8 page, 2- and 4-color story paper that focuses on the interests and concerns of the preteen (11- to
12-year-old). We try to connect what they learn in Sunday School with their daily lives." Circ. 41,000.
Originals are not returned. Sample copies and art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humor for the preteen; single panel b&w line drawings with gagline.
Send query letter with brochure, roughs and finished cartoon samples. Samples are filed or are returned by
SASE if requested. Reports back within 90 days. Buys multi-use rights. Pays $15 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Should relate to preteens. Considers
airbrush, marker and pastel. Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE and photocopies. Request portfo
lio review in original query. Accepts submissions on disk (write for guidelines). Samples are filed. Reports
back only if interested. Artist should follow up with letter after initial query. Portfolios may be dropped off
every Monday-Thursday. Portfolio should include roughs, final art samples, b&w, color photographs. Buys
all rights. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays on publication; $40 for b&w cover
and inside; $75 for color cover and inside. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Send a resume, photographs or photocopies of artwork and a SASE to the office. A follow-up call
is appropriate within the month. Adult humor is not appropriate. Keep in touch. Show us age-appropriate,
color, quality or b&w materials."
J^PRAIRIE JOURNAL TRUST, P.O. Box 61203 Brentwood P.O., Calgary, Alberta T2L 2K6 Canada.
Estab. 1983. Biannual literary magazine. Circ. 600. Sample copies available for $6. Art guidelines for SAE
with IRCs only.
Illustrations: Approached by 8 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Considers b&w only. Send query
letter with photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
within 6 months. Portfolio review not required. Acquires fiist rights. Pays honorarium for b&w cover.
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Tips: Canadian freelancers preferred.
PREMIERE MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 1633 Broadway, 41st Floor, New York NY 10019. (212)767-
6000. Art Director; David Matt. Estab. 1987. "Monthly popular culture magazine about movies and the
movie industry in the U.S. and the world, Of interest to both a general audience and people involved in the
film business." Circ. 500,000. Original artwork is returned after publication,
Illustrations: Approached by 250 illustrators/year. Works with 150 illustrators/year. Buys 5-10 illustrations/
issue. Buys illustrations mainly for spots and feature spreads. Works on assignment only. Considers all styles
depending on needs. Send query letter with tearsheets, photostats and photocopies. Samples are filed. Samples
not filed are returned by S ASE. Reports back about queries/submissions only if interested, Drop-off s Monday
through Friday, and pick-ups the following day. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays $350 for b&w,
$375-1,200 for color inside.
Tips: "I do not want to see originals or too much work. Show only your best work,"
*THE PRESBYTERIAN RECORD, 50 Wynford Dr., North York, Ontario M3C 1J7 Canada, (416)441-
1111. E-mail: perecord@web.net. Production and Design: Tim Faller. Published II times/year. Deals with
family-oriented religious themes. Circ. 60,000. Original artwork returned after publication. Simultaneous
submissions and previously published work OK. Free sample copy and artists' guidelines.
Cartoons: Approached by 12 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Interested in some theme or connec
tion to religion. Send roughs and SAE (nonresidents include IRC). Reports in 1 month. Pays on publication4
$25-50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 6 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/year on religion. "We are interested in
excellent color artwork for cover." Any line style acceptable— should reproduce well on newsprint. Works
on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or tearsheets, photocopies and photo
graphs. Will accept computer illustrations compatible with QuarkXPress 3.31, Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe
Photoshop 3.0. Samples returned by SAE (nonresidents include IRC). Reports in 1 month. To show a portfolio,
mail final art and color and b&w tearsheets. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis, Pays on publication;
$50-100 for color washes and opaque watercolors cover; $30-50 for b&w line drawings inside.
Tips: "We don't want any 'cute' samples (in cartoons). Prefer some theological insight in cartoons; some
comment on religious trends and practices."
PRESBYTERIANS TODAY, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville KY 40202. (502)569-5636, Fax: (502)596-
8073. Art Director: Linda Crittenden. Estab. 1830. 4-color; official church magazine emphasizing religious
world news and inspirational features. Publishes 10 issues year. Circ. 90,000. Originals are returned after
publication if requested. Sample copies for S ASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 20-30 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 freelance cartoons/issue. Prefers general reli
gious material; single panel. Send query letter with brochure, roughs and/or finished cartoons. Samples are
filed or are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $20-
25, b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by more than 50 illustrators/year. Buys 2-6 illustrations/issue, 50 illustrations/
year from freelancers. Works on assignment only. Prefers ethnic, mixed groups and symbolic world unity
themes. Media varies according to need. Send query letter with slides. Samples are filed or are returned by
SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys one-time rights, Pays $150-350, cover; $80-250, inside.
^PREVENTION, 33 E. Minor St., Emmaus PA 18098. (610)967-8418. Fax: (610)967-7654, E-mail: wrong
a.@aol.com. Contact: Wendy Ronga. Estab. 1950. Monthly consumer magazine covering health and fitness,
women readership. Circ. 3.25 million. Art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 150 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/year. Prefers health and fitness. Prefers
single panel, b&w washes. Send finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back only
if interested. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on acceptance.
Illustration: Approached by 500-750 illustrators/year. Buys 15 illustrations/issue. Considers all media, 30%
of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. Send
query letter with photocopies, tearsheets. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed or are returned
Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of b&w, color, photographs
K°tOS^tea5^eets> ^SP81^68 if interested. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays $50-250 for
b&w, $100-1,500 for color. Pays $100-300 for spots. Finds illustrators through Black Book, LA Workbook
magazines, submissions.
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Design: Needs freelancers for design, production, multimedia projects. 100% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Director, Demension. Send query letter
with printed samples.
Tips: "Read our magazine."
^PRINCETON ALUMNI WEEKLY, 194 Nassau St., Princeton NJ 08542. (609)258-4722. Fax: (609)258-
2247. E-mail: wszola@princeton.edu. Art Director: Stacy Wszola. Estab. 1896. Biweekly alumni magazine,
published independent of the university. Circ. 57,000. Sample copies available.
Illustration: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 25-30 illustrations/year. Considers all media. "We
prefer hand drawn— use computer graphics only for charts, graphs." 5% of freelance illustration demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Send postcard sample. After initial
mailing, send follow-up postcard sample every 2 months. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports
back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include "what artist feels will best show work. In phone call to set up appointment artist will be told what
art director is looking for." Buys first or one-time rights; varies according to project. Pays on acceptance.
Pays $250-1,200 for color cover; $100-400 for b&w, $150-1,000 for color inside; $100-250 for spots. Finds
illustrators through agents, submissions and Graphic Artists Guild Directory of Illustration.
Tips: Artist must be able to take art direction.
J^PRISM INTERNATIONAL, Department of Creative Writing, U.B.C., Buch E462— 1866 Main Mall,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 Canada. (604)822-2514. Fax: (604)822-3616. E-mail: prism@unixg.u
bc.ca. Website: http://www.arts.ubc.ca/crwr/prism/prism.html. Editor: Sara O'Leary. Estab. 1959. Quarterly
literary magazine. "We use cover art for each issue." Circ. 1,200. Original artwork is returned to the artist
at the job's completion. Sample copies for $5, art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 1 cover illustration/issue. "Most of our covers are
full color; however, we try to do at least 1 b&w cover/year." Send postcard sample. Accepts submissions
on disk compatible with CorelDraw 5.0 (or lower) or other standard graphical formats. Most samples are
filed. Those not filed are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 months. Portfolio
review not required. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $150 for b&w and color cover; $10 for b&w and
color inside. Finds artists through word of mouth and going to local exhibits.
Tips: "We are looking for fine art suitable for the cover of a literary magazine."
PRIVATE PILOT, Box 6050, Mission Viejo CA 92690. (714)855-8822. Contact: Editor. Estab. 1965.
Monthly magazine for owners/pilots of private aircraft, student pilots and others aspiring to attain additional
ratings and experience. Circ. 105,000. Receives 5 cartoons and 3 illustrations/week from freelance artists.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/issue on flying. Send finished artwork and SASE. Accepts submissions on disk
(call first). Reports in 3 months. Pays on publication; $35 for b&w.
Illustrations: Works with 2 illustrators/year. Buys 12-18 illustrations/year. Uses artists mainly for spot art.
Send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets and SASE. Accepts submissions on disk (call first). Reports
in 3 months. Pays $50-300 for color inside. "We also use spot illustrations as column fillers." Buys 1-2 spot
illustrations/issue. Pays $35/spot."
Tips: "Know the field you wish to represent; we specialize in general aviation aircraft, not jets, military or
spacecraft."
PROCEEDINGS, U.S. Naval Institute, 118 Maryland Ave., Annapolis MD 21402-5035. (301)268-6110.
Art Director: LeAnn Bauer. Monthly b&w magazine with 4-color cover emphasizing naval and maritime
subjects. "Proceedings is an independent forum for the sea services." Design is clean, uncluttered layout,
"sophisticated." Circ. 110,000. Accepts previously published material. Sample copies and art guidelines
available.
Cartoons: Buys 23 cartoons/year from freelancers. Prefers cartoons assigned to tie in with editorial topics.
Send query letter with samples of style to be kept on file. Material not filed is returned if requested by artist.
Reports within 1 month. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $25-50 for b&w, $50 for color.
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Needs editorial and technical illustration.
"Like a variety of styles if possible. Do excellent illustrations and meet the requirement for military appeal."
Prefers illustrations assigned to tie in with editorial topics. Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets,
photostats, photocopies and photographs. Accepts submissions on disk (call production manager for details).
Samples are filed or are returned only if requested by artist. Artist should follow up after initial query.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Sometimes
requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays $50 for b&w, $50-75 for color, inside; $150-200 for color
cover; $25 minimum for spots. "Contact us first to see what our needs are."
Tips: "Magazines such as Proceedings that rely on ads from defense contractors will have rough going in
the future."
THE PROGRESSIVE, 409 E. Main St., Madison WI 53703. Art Director: Patrick JB Flynn. Estab. 1909.
Monthly b&w plus 4-color cover. Circ. 35,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Free sample copy
and art guidelines.
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Illustrations: Works with 50 illustrators/year. Buys 12 b&w illustrations/issue. Needs editorial illustration
that is "smart, bold, expressive." Works on assignment only. Send query letter with tcarshects and/or photo
copies. Samples returned by SASE. Reports in 6 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Pays $400 for cover;
$100-200 for b&w line or tone drawings/paintings/collage inside. Buys first rights.
Tips: Do not send original art. Send direct mail samples, postcards or photocopies and appropriate return
postage. "The successful art direction of a magazine allows for personal interpretation of an assignment."
JPROTOONER, P.O. Box 2270, Daly City CA 94017-2270. (415)755-4827. Fax: (415)997-0714. Editor;
Joyce Miller. Estab. 1995. Monthly trade journal for the professional cartoonist and gagwriter. Circ. 350.
Sample copy $5. Art guidelines for #10 SASE with first-class postage,
Cartoons: Approached by tons of cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Prefers good visual humorous
impact. Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w line drawings, with or without gaglines. Send query letter with
roughs, SASE, tearsheets. "SASE a must!" Samples are filed. Reports back in 1 month. Buys reprint rights.
Pays on acceptance; $10-25 for b&w cartoons.
Illustration: Approached by 6-12 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Prefers humorous, original.
Avoid vulgarity. Considers pen & ink. 50% of freelance illustration demands computer knowledge. Query
for programs. Send query letter with printed samples and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1
month. Buys reprint rights. Pays on acceptance: $10-25 for b&w cover. Pay for spots varies according to
assignment.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY, 49 E. 21st St., 1 1th Floor, New York NY 10010. (212)260-7210. Fax: (212)260-
7445. Picture Editor: Jennifer Lipshy. Estab, 1991. Bimonthly consumer magazine for professionals and
academics, men and women. Circ. 200,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at
job's completion.
Illustrations: Approached by 250 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers psychological, humorous, interpersonal studies. Considers all media. Needs editorial, technical and
medical illustration. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Send
query letter with brochure, photostats and photocopies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back
only if interested. Call for an appointment to show portfolio of b&w/color tearsheets, slides and photographs.
Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $400 for !/4 page, $800 for full page inside; cover negotiable.
PUBLIC CITIZEN, 1600 20th St., NW, Washington DC 20009. (202)588-1000. Editor: Peter Nye. Contact:
Elizabeth Schramm. Bimonthly magazine emphasizing consumer issues for the membership of Public Citizen,
a group founded by Ralph Nader in 1971. Circ. 100,000. Accepts previously published material. Returns
original artwork after publication. Sample copy available with 9X 12 SASE with first-class postage,
Illustrations: Buys up to 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers contemporary styles in pen & ink; uses computer
illustration also. "I use computer art when it is appropriate for a particular article." Send query letter with
samples to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Buys first
rights or one-time rights. Pays on publication. Payment negotiable.
Tips: "Frequently commission more than one spot per artist. Also, send several keepable samples that show
a range of styles and the ability to conceptualize."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Dept. AGDM, 249 W. 17th St., 6th Floor, New York NY 10011. (212)645-9700.
Art Director: Karen E. Jones. Weekly magazine emphasizing book publishing for "people involved in the
creative or the technical side of publishing." Circ. 50,000. Original artwork is returned to the artist after
publication.
Illustrations: Buys 75 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only. "Open to all styles." Send query letter
with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and photographs. Samples are not returned. Reports
back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Pays on acceptance; $350-500 for
color inside; $10-150 for spots.
JQUEEN OF ALL HEARTS, 26 S. Saxon Ave., Bay Shore NY 11706. (516)665-0726. Fax: (516)665-
4349. Managing Editor: Rev. Roger Charest. Estab. 1950. Bimonthly Roman Catholic magazine on Marian
theology and spirituality. Circ. 4,500. Accepts previously published artwork. Sample copy available.
Illustrations: Buys 1 or 2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers religious. Considers pen
& ink and charcoal Send postcard samples. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $50 minimum for b&w inside.
Tips: Area most open to freelancers is illustration for short stories. "Be familiar with our publication."
ELLERY QUEEN'S MYSTERY MAGAZINE, 1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036. (212)782-8546.
Art Director: Terri Czeczko. Emphasizes mystery stories and reviews of mystery books. Art guidelines for
SASE with first-class postage.
• Also publishes Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Analog and Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction
Magazine. See individual listings for needs.
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an English mysteries theme. The artist has a great deal of editorial experience, working for the likes of The
Chicago Tribune and U.S. Ne*s & World Report. He's done other work for Dell Magazines, whose publications
include Ellery Queen, Isaac AsimoVs Science Fiction Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Analog
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Cartoons: "We are looking for cartoons with an emphasis on mystery, crime and suspense."
Illustrations: Prefers line drawings. All other artwork is done inhouse. Send SASE and tearsheets or trans
parencies. Accepts disk submissions. Reports within 3 months. Pays on acceptance; $ 1 ,200 for color covers;
$125 for spots.
RACQUETBALL MAGAZINE, 1685 W. Uintah, Colorado Springs CO 80904-2921. (719)535-9648. Fax:
(719)535-0685. E-mail: rbzine@interseve.com. Director of Communications/Editor: Linda Mojer. Bimonthly
publication of The American Amateur Racquetball Association. "Distributed to members of AARA and
industry leaders in racquetball. Focuses on both amateur and professional athletes/1 Circ. 50,000, Accepts
previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines
available. Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus PageMaker.
Cartoons: Needs editorial illustration. Prefers racquetball themes. Send query letter with roughs. Samples
are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $50 for b&w, $50 for color (payment negotiable).
Illustrations: Approached by 5-10 illustrators/year. Usually works on assignment. Prefers racquetball
themes. Send postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Aldus PageMaker 5.1. Samples
are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays
on publication; $200 for color cover; $50 for b&w, $50 for color inside (all fees negotiable).
R-A-D-A-R, 8121 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH 45231. Editor: Elaina Meyers. Weekly 4-color magazine
for children 3rd-6th grade in Christian Sunday schools. Original artwork not returned after publication.
Cartoons: Buys 1 cartoon/month on animals, school and sports. "We want cartoons that appeal to children—
but do not put down any group of people; clean humor.*1 Prefers to see finished cartoons. Reports in 1-2
months. Pays on acceptance, $17.50.
Illustrations: Buys 5 or more illustrations/issue. "Ait that accompanies nature or handicraft articles may
be purchased, but almost everything is assigned/1 Send query letter with photocopies, photographs and
tearsheets to be kept on file. Samples returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning
job. Pays $150 for full-color cover; $70-100 for inside. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions/
self-promotions.
Tips: "Know how to illustrate 3rd to 6th grade children well. Recently I have been giving art assignments
to several new (to me, at least) freelance artists— and I have been impressed with their work. I encourage
freelance artists to send me samples of their work. Generally, if 1 like the samples, I will give an assignment.'1
RADIANCE, The Magazine for Large Women, P.O. Box 30246, Oakland CA 94604, Phone/fax:
(510)482-0680. E-mail: radmag2@aol.com. Publisher/Editor: Alice Ansfield. Estab. 1984. Quarterly con
sumer magazine "for women all sizes of large — encouraging them to live fully now" Circ. 8, 000- 10,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copy for $3.50
plus postage. 10% of freelance works demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photo
shop, Aldus FreeHand on Macintosh.
Cartoons: Approached by 200 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-3 cartoons/issue. Wants empowering messages for
large women, with humor and perspective on women's issues; single, double or multiple panel b&w or 2-
color line drawings with gagline. "We'd like to see any format." Send query letter with brochure, roughs
and finished cartoons or postcard-size sample. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Buys one-tirne rights. Pays $15-100 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/yean Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue. Considers pen & ink, water-
color, airbrush, acrylic, colored pencil, collage and mixed media. Send postcard sample or query letter with
brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back in 3-4 months. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $100 for b&w,
$200 for color cover; $20 for b&w, $100 for color inside; $35 for spots.
Design: Needs freelancers for design, production, multimedia. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand, QuarkXPress. Send query letter with brochure,
photocopies, SASE, tearsheets, resume, photographs. Pays for design by the project; pay is negotiable.
Tips: "Read our magazine. Find a way to help us with our goals and message. We welcome new and
previously published freelancers to our magazine. I'd recommend reading Radiance to get a feel for our
design, work, editorial tone and philosophy. See if you feel your work could contribute to what we're doing
and send us a letter with samples of your work or ideas on what you'd like to do!"
RAPPORT, 5265 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles CA 90029. (213)660-0433. Art Director: Crane Jackson.
Estab. 1974. Bimonthly entertainment magazine featuring book and CD reviews; music focus is on jazz,
some popular music. Circ. 60,000. Originals not returned. Samples copies are available.
Illustrations: Approached by 12 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers airbrush and acrylic. Send postcard sample and brochure. Send samples are filed. Reports back within
2 months. Pays $50 minimum for b&w, $100 for color cover; $50-100 for b&w, $100 for color inside.
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Alice Ansfield of Radiance: The Magazine for Large Women. "I wanted it to be fun, colorful with a beautiful
large woman who was relaxed and confident, having a good time in her swimsuit at the beach," says Kathleen
Moore, illustrator of the piece. Ansfield says the illustration tells readers "You have every right to enjoy the
sun and water on your body, no matter what its size. We're still getting calls and letters about this cover.
Readers love it. And I still chuckle when I look at it and say to myself, 'A swimsuit edition for large women.
Isn't that incredible!' Watch out Sports Illustrated!"
Tips: "As a small publication, we try to pay the best we can. We do not want artists who have a fixed
amount for payment when they see us. We give good exposure for artists who will illustrate our articles. If
we find good artists, they'll get a lot of work plus payment on receipt plus plenty of copies of the magazine
to fill their portfolios. Several artists have been recruited by book publishers who have seen their work in
our magazine, which reviews more than 100 books from all publishers. One mistake illustrators frequently
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make is that they don't adapt their artwork to our needs. We often OK a rough then find them deviating from
that rough. Many times we will explain or give the article to the illustrator to come up with a concept and
find they don't serve the article. Art for art's sake is disappearing from maga/ines. We'll suggest art to
illustrate articles, or will supply article."
REDBOOK MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 224 W. 57th St., New York NY 10019. (212)649-2000. Art
Director: Ed Melnitsky. Monthly magazine "geared to baby boomers with busy lives. Interests in fashion,
food, beauty, health, etc," Circ. 7 million. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned
after publication with additional tearsheet if requested.
Illustrations: Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. uWe prefer photo illustration for fiction and more serious articles,
loose or humorous illustrations for lighter articles. Illustrations can be in any medium. Portfolio drop off any
day, pick up 2 days later. To show a portfolio, mail work samples that will represent the artist and do not
have to be returned. This way the sample can remain on file, and the artist will be called if the appropriate
job comes up." Buys reprint rights or negotiates rights.
Tips: "Look at the magazine before you send anything, we might not be right for you. Generally, illustrations
should look new, of the moment, intelligent."
REFORM JUDAISM, 838 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10021-7064. (212)650-4210. Managing Editor: Joy
Weinberg. Estab. 1972. Quarterly magazine. "The official magazine of the Reform Jewish movement, It
covers development within the movement and interprets world events and Jewish tradition from a Reform
perspective." Circ. 295,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion.
Sample copies available for $3.50. 5% of freelance work demands computer skills,
Cartoons: Prefers political themes tying into editorial coverage. Send query letter with finished cartoons.
Samples are filed. Reports back within 3-4 weeks. Buys first rights, one-time rights and reprint rights,
Illustrations: Buys 8-10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment. Send query letter with brochure, resume",
SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3-4 weeks. Publication will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides and final art. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays on acceptance; varies according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks and
artists' submissions.
RELIX MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 94, Brooklyn NY 1 1229. (718)258-0009. Fax: (718)692-4345. Publisher;
Toni Brown. Estab. 1974. Bimonthly consumer magazine emphasizing the Grateful Dead and psychedelic
music. Circ. 70,000. Does not accept previously published artwork.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Prefers Grateful Dead-related humorous cartoons, single or
multiple panel b&w line drawings. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays $25-75 for b&w,
$100-200 for color. Buys all rights.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys multiple illustrations/issue. Prefers Grateful Dead-
related. Considers pen & ink, airbrush and marker. Send query letter with SASE and photocopies. Samples
are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $75-150 for b&w, $100-200 for color
cover; $15-75 for b&w inside; $15-25 for spots. Finds artists through word of mouth,
Tips: "Looking for skeleton artwork — happy, not gorey."
THE REPORTER, Women's American ORT, 315 Park Ave. S,, New York NY 10010. (212)505-7700, Fax:
(212)674-3057. Editor: Terese Loeb Kreuzer. Estab. 1966. Quarterly organization magazine for Jewish
women emphasizing issues, lifestyle, education. The Reporter is the magazine of Women's ORT, a member
ship organization supporting a worldwide network of technical and vocational schools. Circ. 80,000. Original
artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies for SASE with first-class postage,
Illustrations: Approached by 25 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue, Works on assignment only.
Prefers contemporary art. Considers pen & ink, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil, charcoal, airbrush,
collage and marker. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, SASE and photographs. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Pays on publication; $150 for color cover; $75-100 for b&w, $75-250
for color inside.
JREPRO REPORT, 800 Enterprise Dr., #202, Oak Brook IL 60521-1929. (708)571-4685. Fax; (708)571-
4731. Editor; Jennifer Karabetsos. Estab. 1928. Trade journal of the International Reprographic Association.
Circ. 1,000. "
Illustration: Send postcard sample or query letter with printed samples and tearsheets. Art director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance. Pays $300-
400 for color cover. Finds illustrators through word of mouth, computer users groups, direct mail.
Tips: uWe demand a fast turnaround and thus usually only work with artists/designers in the Chicagoland
area. We prefer art utilizing the computer."
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THE RESIDENT, 6900 Grove Rd., Therefore NJ 08086. (609)848-1000. Fax: (609)853-5991 . Art Director:
Linda Baker. Estab. 1990. "This is a series of bimonthly publications (1 1 in total) directed at medical residents
in 11 different subspecialties. Articles deal with 'lifestyle' issues facing people during their residency years."
Circ. 13,000 Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies
and art guidelines available. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers watercolor, airbrush, acrylic, oil and mixed media. Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs,
photocopies, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail b&w and color tearsheets, slides,
photostats, photocopies and photographs. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $400 for color
cover; $200 for b&w, $300 for color inside.
RESIDENT AND STAFF PHYSICIAN, 80 Shore Rd., Port Washington NY 11050. (516)883-6350.
Executive Editor: Anne Mattarella. Monthly publication emphasizing hospital medical practice from clinical,
educational, economic and human standpoints. For hospital physicians, interns and residents. Circ. 100,000.
Cartoons: Buys 3-4 cartoons/year from freelancers. "We occasionally publish sophisticated cartoons in
good taste dealing with medical themes." Reports in 2 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $25.
Illustrations: "We commission qualified freelance medical illustrators to do covers and inside material.
Artists should send sample work." Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets,
photostats, photocopies, slides and photographs. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of color and
b&w final reproduction/product and tearsheets. Pays on acceptance; $700 for color cover; payment varies
for inside work.
Tips: "We like to look at previous work to give us an idea of the artist's style. Since our publication is clinical,
we require highly qualified technical artists who are very familiar with medical illustration. Sometimes we
have use for nontechnical work. We like to look at everything. We need material from the doctor's point of
view, not the patient's."
JRSVER STYX, 3207 Washington, St. Louis MO 630103. (314)533-4541. Editor: Richard Newman. Estab.
1975. River Styx is a triannual, not-for-profit literary arts organization that produces a multiculturally-oriented,
internationally distributed literary arts journal that features poetry, fiction, essays, interviews and visual art.
Does not accept previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available
for $7.
• Does not buy cartoons and illustrations per se, but features the work of fine artists in its pages.
ROCK PRODUCTS, 29 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago EL 60606. (312)609-4206. Fax: (312)726-2574. E-mail:
bryanj3edell@intchi9.ccmailxompuserve.com. Art Director: Bryan 0. Bedell Estab. 1894. Monthly 4-color
trade journal. Circ. 30,000. Accepts previously published artwork. 75% of freelance illustration demands
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
Cartoons: "We use very few cartoons. They would need to be industry-related."
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/year. Buys 3 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Usually looking for realistic, technical style. Send brochure or postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 or multimedia sample disks. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
thumbnails, roughs, final art, b&w and color tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays
$300 for color cover; $100 for b&w, $200 for color inside. Finds artists through word of mouth and self-
promotion.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress. Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume. Pays by the porject or by the hour.
Tips: Prefers local artists. "I prefer a casual, friendly approach. Also, being 'established' means nothing. I
prefer to use new illustrators as long as they are professional and original."
ROCKFORD REVIEW, P.O. Box 858, Rockford IL 61105. Editor: David Ross. Estab. 1971. Triquarterly
literary magazine emphasizing literature and art which contain fresh insights into the human condition. Circ.
1,000. Sample copy for $5. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage. Needs computer-literate
freelancers for illustration.
Illustrations: Approached by 8-10 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Prefers satire/human condi
tion. Considers pen & ink and marker. Send query letter with photographs, SASE and photocopies. Samples
are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Portfolio review not required.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art and photocop
ies. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; 1 copy plus eligiblity for $25 Editor's Choice Prize (6 each year) —
and guest of honor at fall party. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10104. (212)484-1655.
Estab. 1967. Bimonthly magazine. Circ. 1.4 million. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies
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INSIDER REPORT
Gary Keliey
Fine Art vs. Illustration:
Challenging the Labels
Gary Keliey is one of the best known and most
widely admired illustrators of our time. He has
worked with Time, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker,
Playboy and a long list of major book publishers.
His murals depicting famous American writers ap
pear on the walls of Barnes and Noble bookstores
throughout the country. Keliey has won 20 medals
from the Society of Illustrators in New York, in
cluding, in 1992, the society's highest honor, the
prestigious Hamilton King Award. Like many illus
trators, Keliey works hard to make every one of his
commissioned illustrations a work of art. Yet why,
he wonders, are illustrators derisively called "com
mercial artists" while artists who show exclusively
in galleries are called "fine artists"?
Surrounded by stacks of original work in his studio, located on the second floor
of a turn-of-the-century storefront in Cedar Fails, Iowa, Keliey speaks openly and
passionately about his views on illustration as art. To Keliey, there is no significant
difference between illustration (art for publication) and fine art (art for exhibi
tion). In his experience, selling artwork through galleries is every bit as commer
cial as illustrating for magazines and book publishers. uThe real difference isn't
between fine art and illustration, but between good artists and mediocre artists,"
he says.
When he first started as an illustrator, Keliey admits it was necessary at times
to work for clients who wanted unimaginative, prosaic illustrations that appealed
to the lowest common denominator. "And granted, there's a lot of that in illustra
tion, but few people admit that there is an equal amount in fine art"
But what about the limitations of illustrating text? Isn't that a major difference,
and doesn't he find it restrictive at times, even frustrating? "Actually, the thing
I like most about being an illustrator is the challenge of working within a given
framework, a set of restrictions, but manipulating them to my own point of view,
That challenge is everything to me. If I were to quit 'illustrating' today a'nd begin
'painting' instead, my paintings would still be illustrations in the sense that I
would still create assignments for myself, just as in illustrating.
"The same basic elements go into illustration that go into painting." He ad
vises aspiring illustrators to learn to draw and paint and study the rules of compo
sition and color. He also stresses the importance of studying the history of art,
illustration and design, although he regrets most aspiring illustrators fail to realize
the importance of studying the art of the past.
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INSIDER REPORT, Kelley
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This lush pastel portrait of Madonna typifies Kelley's style. Fred Woodward, art director for
Rolling Stone, commissioned the dramatic illustration to accompany a review of the movie,
Truth or Dare.
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
Illustrators who think the rules don't apply to them because they want to do
radical, funky-looking illustrations, are just hurting their own work when they
ignore the basics. "You have to know the rules before you can break them," says
Kelley. Academic knowledge gives you so many more options to choose from
when creating your work. "All great painters, even those who broke the rules or
were considered avant-garde — Matisse, Picasso, Chagall— started out as
academics."
Art Director Michael Walsh of Turner Publishing asked Kelley to capture the
mystery and glamour of Casablanca to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
the movie classic. The portrait of Bogie, as Rick, surrounded by Sam, lisa and
images of Rick's Cafe Americain was used for a poster, book cover and video
package.
When Kelley began as a freelance illustrator, he used an interesting technique
to help him get excited about even the most mundane assignment. "I'd ask myself
how Albrecht Diirer would have handled it and suddenly the assignment became
more interesting. I remember once I had to draw a farmer out working in his
fields and I tried to imagine how Degas would have drawn him/' That approach
lifted his bread-and-butter assignments to a higher level, and gave each assign
ment new meaning.
You could use Kelley's trick to make mundane assignments more interesting.
Better still, says Kelley, find art directors who assign the kind of work you dream
of creating. The way to find them is by poring over illustration annuals and
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REPORT, Kelley
competition annuals. Next to each winning illustration is a credit line that lists
the magazine, book publisher or ad agency, and the art director who assigned the
illustration. That's who you should send your query letters and samples to, says
Kelley.
Another clue to getting great assignments is to enter your work in competitions.
When your work is good enough to start winning, you'll have no problem getting
work, says Kelley. Art directors will seek you out. And with today's technology,
it won't matter whether you live in New York, Cleveland or Cedar Falls.
Unlike some artists who separate their "commercial" work from their "fine
art" work, Kelley strives to create works that can grace book covers or illustrate
articles, yet are strong enough to hold their own on gallery walls. His work is
frequently exhibited. "Throughout my career I have consistently tried to achieve
an integration of the two categories. I want everything I do to be provocative,
interesting and personal, whether it's reproduced in a publication or exhibited in
a gallery." ^
available. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photo
shop.
illustrations: Approached by "tons" of illustrators/year. Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, collage, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil
and pastel. Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed. Does not report back.
Portfolios may be dropped off every Tuesday 11-3 and should include final art and tearsheets. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys first and one-time rights. Pays on acceptance;
payment for cover and inside illustration varies; pays $250-400 for spots. Finds artists through word of
mouth, American Illustration, California Illustration and drop-offs.
OF ONE'S OWN, Box 46160, Station D, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 5G5 Canada.
Contact: Editor. Estab. 1975. Quarterly literary journal. Emphasizes feminist literature for women and librar
ies. Circ. 700. Original artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample copy for $7; art guidelines
for SAE (nonresidents include 3 IRCs).
Cartoons: "Cartoons need to be 'feminist, affirmative and simple.1 " Pays $25 minimum for b&w and
color.
Illustrations: Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue from freelancers. Prefers good b&w line drawings. Prefers pen
& ink, then charcoal/pencil and collage. Send photostats, photographs, slides or original work as samples to
be kept on file. Samples not kept on file are returned by SAE (nonresidents include IRC). Reports within 6
months. Buys first rights. Pays $25-50, b&w, color; on publication.
Tips: "Artwork usually appears on the cover only."
THE ROTARIAN, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston DL 60201. Editor: Willmon L. White. Art Director: R
Sanchez. Estab. 1911. Monthly 4-coIor publication emphasizing general interest, business and management
articles. Service organization for business and professional men and women, their families, and other subscrib
ers. Accepts previously published artwork. Sample copy and editorial fact sheet available.
Cartoons: Approached by 14 cartoonists/year. Buys 5-8 cartoons/issue. Interested in general themes with
emphasis on business, sports and animals. Avoid topics of sex, national origin, politics. Send query letter to
Cartoon Editor, Charles Pratt, with brochure showing art style. Reports in 1-2 weeks. Buys all rights. Pays
on acceptance; $75.
Illustrations: Approached by 8 illustrators/year. Buys 10-20 illustrations/year; 7-8 humorous illustrations/
year from freelancers. Uses freelance artwork mainly for covers and feature illustrations. Most editorial
illustrations are commissioned. Send query letter to art director with photocopies or brochure showing art
style. Artist should follow-up with a call or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include original/final
art, final reproduction/product, color and photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning
job. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; payment negotiable, depending on size, medium, etc.; $800-1,000
for color cover; $75-150 for b&w, $200-700 for color inside.
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Tips: "Preference given to area talent. We're looking for a wide range of styles, although our subject matter
might be considered somewhat conservative by those steeped in the avant-garde."
ROUGH NOTES, P.O. Box 1990, 11 690 Technology Dr., Carmel IN 46032-5600. Publications Production
Manager: Evelyn Egan. Estab. 1878. Monthly 4-color magazine with a contemporary design. Does not accept
previously published artwork. .
Cartoons: Buys 3-5 cartoons/6 months on property and casualty insurance, automation, office life (manager/
subordinate relations) and general humor. No risque material. Receives 30-40 cartoons/week from freelance
artists. Submit art every 6 months. Include SASE. Reports in 1 month. Buys all rights. Prefers 5X8 or 8X10
finished art. Will accept computer generated work compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3 and Adobe Illustrator
5.0. Pays on acceptance; $20, line drawings and halftones.
Tips: "Do not submit sexually discriminating materials. I have a tendency to disregard all of the material
if I find any submissions of this type. Send several items for more variety in selection. We would prefer to
deal only in finished art, not sketches."
RUNNER'S WORLD, 33 E. Minor St., Emmaus PA 18098. (610)967-5171. Fax: (610)967-7725. Website:
'if appropriate.1
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
Illustrations: Approached by hundreds of illustrators/year. Works with 50 illustrators/year. Buys average
of 10 illustrations/issue. Needs editorial, technical and medical illustrations. "Styles include tightly rendered
human athletes, graphic and cerebral interpretations of running themes. Also, /?1V uses medical illustration
for features on biomechanics." Styles range from Sam Hundley to Robert Zimmerman. Prefers pen & ink,
airbrush, charcoal/pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage and mixed media. "No
cartoons or originals larger than 1 1 X 14." Works on assignment only. Send postcard samples to be kept on
file. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Publication will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time international rights. Pays $350 and up for
color inside. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks,
artists' agents and reps, and attending art exhibitions.
Tips: Portfolio should include "a maximum of 12 images. Show a clean presentation, lots of ideas and few
samples. Don't show disorganized thinking. Portfolio samples should be uniform in size. Be patient!1'
RUNNING TIMES, 98 N. Washington St., Boston MA 02114. (617)367-2228. Fax: (617)367-2350. E-
mail: rtjohnh@aol.com. Art Director: John Hall. Estab. 1977. Monthly consumer magazine. Publication
covers sports, running. Circ. 70,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. 100%
of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Used occasionally.
Illustrations: Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, colored pencil,
mixed media, collage, charcoal, acrylic, oil. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Accepts
disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator. Samples are filed.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review of roughs, final art and tearsheets if interested. Buys one
time rights. Pays on publication; $200-600 for color inside. Finds artists through illustration annuals, mailed
samples, published work in other magazines.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 100% of design demands knowledge of Aldus Free
Hand 4.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.1, QuarkXPress 3.3 and Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send query letter with rcsum6
and tearsheets. Pays by the hour, $20. Finds artists through illustration annuals, mailed samples, published
work in other magazines.
Tips: "Look at previous issues to see that your style is appropriate, Send multiple samples and send samples
regularly. I don't usually give an assignment based on one sample.'*
RUTGERS MAGAZINE, Alexander Johnston Hall, New Brunswick NJ 08903. Fax: (908)932-8412. Edi
tor: Lori Chambers. Estab. 1987. Quarterly 4-color general interest magazine covering people, issues and
ideas that relate to Rutgers University. Readership consists of alumni, faculty and friends of Rutgers, Circ.
1 10,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample copies
available. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations for feature spreads and spots. Buys 8 illustrations/issue, 32 illustrations/
year. Considers mixed media, watercolor, pastel and collage. Send query letter with brochure. "Show a strong
conceptual approach." Editorial illustration "varies from serious to humorous, conceptual to realistic."
Samples are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays
on publication. Finds artists through sourcebooks and submissions.
Tips: "Open to new ideas. See a trend away from perfect realism in illustration. See a willingness to
experiment with type in design."
SACRAMENTO MAGAZINE, 4471 D Street, Sacramento CA 95819. (916)452-6200. Fax: (916)452-
6061. Art Director: Debbie Hurst. Estab. 1975. Monthly consumer lifestyle magazine with emphasis on home
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and garden, women, health features and stories of local interest. Circ. 20,000. Accepts previously published
artwork. Originals returned to artist at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, collage, airbrush, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, collage, marker and pastel. Send postcard
sample with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed and are not returned.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color
tearsheets and final art. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $350 for b&w or color cover; $200-500
for b&w or color inside; $100-200 for spots. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: Sections most open to freelancers are departments and some feature stories. "We have a cartoonist
who we publish regularly."
SACRAMENTO NEWS & REVIEW, 1015 20th St., Sacramento CA 95814. (916)498-1234. Fax:
(916)489-7920. E-mail: newsreview@aol.com. Art Director: Don Button. Estab. 1989. "An award-winning
b&w with 4-color cover alternative newsweekly for the Sacramento area. We combine a commitment to
investigative and interpretive journalism with coverage of our area's growing arts and entertainment scene."
Circ. 90,000. Occasionally accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. For
cover art, needs themes that reflect content. Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies, photo
graphs, SASE, slides and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Photoshop 3.0. Samples are
filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets,
slides, photocopies, photographs or Mac floppy disk. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $75-100 for
b&w and $150-300 for color cover; $20-100 for b&w inside. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Looking for colorful, progressive styles that jump off the page."
SALT WATER SPORTSMAN, 77 Franklin St., Boston MA 02210. (617)338-2300. Fax: (617)338-2309.
Art Director: Chris Powers. Estab. 1939. Monthly consumer magazine describing the how-to and where-to
of salt water sport fishing in the US, Caribbean and Central America. Circ. 140,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies for 8!/2X 11 SASE and 6 first-class
stamps. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 4-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, watercolor,
acrylic and charcoal. Send query letter with tearsheets, photocopies, SASE and transparencies. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color tearsheets and final art. Buys first rights. Pays on
acceptance; $500-1,000 for color cover; $50 for b&w, $100 for color inside. Finds artists mostly through
submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Send query letter with photocopies, SASE, tearsheets, transparencies. Pays by the
project.
Tips: Areas most open to freelancers are how-to, semi-technical drawings for instructional features and
columns; occasional artwork to represent fishing action or scenes. "Look the magazine over carefully to see
the kind of art we run — focus on these styles."
JTHE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Dept. AM, The Saturday Evening Post Society, 1100 Waterway
Blvd., Indianapolis IN 46202. (317)636-8881. Estab. 1897. General interest, family-oriented magazine. Pub
lished 6 times/year. Circ. 500,000. Sample copy $4.
Cartoons: Cartoon Editor: Steven Pettinga. Buys about 35 cartoons/issue. Uses freelance artwork mainly
for humorous fiction. Prefers single panel with gaglines. Receives 100 batches of cartoons/week. "We look
for cartoons with neat line or tone art. The content should be in good taste, suitable for a general-interest,
family magazine. It must not be offensive while remaining entertaining. We prefer that artists first send
SASE for guidelines and then review recent issues. Political, violent or sexist cartoons are not used. Need
all topics, but particularly medical, health, travel and financial." SASE. Reports in 1 month. Buys all rights.
Pays on publication; $125 for b&w line drawings and washes, no pre-screened art.
Illustrations: Art Director: Chris Wilhoite. Uses average of 3 illustrations/issue. Send query letter with
brochure showing art style or resume and samples. To show a portfolio, mail final art. Buys all rights,
"generally. All ideas, sketchwork and illustrative art are handled through commissions only and thereby
controlled by art direction. Do not send original material (drawings, paintings, etc.) or 'facsimiles of that
you wish returned." Cannot assume any responsibility for loss or damage. ulf you wish to show your artistic
capabilities, please send nonreturaable, expendable/sampler material (slides, tearsheets, photocopies, etc.)."
Pays $1,000 for color cover; $175 for b&w, $450 for color inside.
Tips: "Send samples of work published in other publications. Do not send racy or too new wave looks.
Have a look at the magazine. It's clear that 50 percent of the new artists submitting material have not looked
at the magazine."
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JTHE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, % American Association of School Administrators, 1801 N.
Moore St., Arlington VA 22209. (703)875-0753. Fax: (703)528-2146. Managing Editor: Liz Griffin. Monthly
association magazine focusing on education. Circ. 16,000.
Cartoons: Approached by 8-10 cartoonists/year. Buys 0-2 cartoons/year. Prefers humorous, b&w/color
washes or b&w line drawings. Send photocopies and S ASE. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance.
Illustration: Approached by 6 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 50% of
freelance illustration demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 4.2, Photoshop 3, Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Aldus
FreeHand 5.5, QuarkXPress 3.31. Send query letter with printed samples or photocopies. Send follow-up
postcard every 6-8 months. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact artist
for portfolio of b&w or color photographs, tearsheets and transparencies if interested. Buys one-time rights.
Pays on acceptance; $10-200 for b&w, $10-300 for color cover; $10-75 for inside. Finds illustrators through
word of mouth, submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. Prefers designers with experience in magazine covers.
Freelance work demands knowledge of above programs. Send query letter with printed samples or photocop
ies.
Tips: "Read our magazine. I like work that takes a concept and translates it into a simple, powerful image."
SCHOOL BUSINESS AFFAIRS, 11401 N. Shore Dr., Reston VA 22090-4232. (703)478-0405. Fax:
(703)478-0205. Production Coordinator: Eric Mion. Monthly trade publication for school business managers.
Circ. 6,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available. Art guidelines not available.
Illustrations: Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers business-related themes. Send query letter with tearsheets.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with IBM format; Adobe Illustrator 4.0, Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Tell me your specialties, your style — do you prefer realistic, surrealistic, etc. Include range of works
with samples."
SCIENCE NEWS, 1719 N St. NW, Washington DC 20036. (202)785-2255. Art Director: Dan Skripkar.
Weekly magazine emphasizing all sciences for teachers, students and scientists. Circ. 261,000. Accepts
previously published material. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for SASE with 420
postage.
Illustrations: Buys 6 illustrations/year. Prefers realistic style, scientific themes; uses some cartoon-style
illustrations. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with photostats or photocopies to be kept on file.
Samples returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of original/final art. Pays on acceptance; $50-200; $50 for spots.
SCREEN ACTOR, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90036. (213)954-1600. Managing Editor: Elyse
Glickman. Estab. 1934. Quarterly trade journal; magazine format. Publishes the national and Hollywood
"Call Sheet" newsletters, covering issues of concern to performers. Circ. 82,000. Accepts previously pub
lished work. Sample copies available.
SCUBA TIMES MAGAZINE, 14110 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola FL 32507. (904)492-7805. Fax:
(904)492-7807. E-mail: 73241.1037@compuserve.com. Website: http://www.scubatimes.com. Art Director:
Scott Bieberich. Bimonthly magazine for scuba enthusiasts. Originals returned at job's completion. Editorial
schedule is available.
Cartoons: Approached by 2 cartoonists/year. Buys 0-1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous cartoons, single
panel b&w and color washes with gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays $25 for b&w/color.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 0-1 illustration/issue. Considers all media. Send
postcard sample or query letter with SASE and slides. Accepts disk submissions compatible with IBM. Send
EPS or TIFF files. Samples are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color tearsheets, slides and final art. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication;
$150 for color cover; $25-75 for b&w/color inside; $25-50 for spots. Finds artists through submissions and
word of mouth.
Tips: "Be familiar with our magazine. Show us you can draw divers and their gear. Our readers will catch
even the smallest mistake. Also a good thing to try would be to get an old issue and pick a story from either
the advanced diving journal or the departments where we used a photo and show us how you would have
used your art instead. This will show us your ability to conceptualize and your skill as an artist. Samples do
not have to be dive-related to win assignments."
THE SECRETARY®, 2800 Shirlington Rd., Suite 706, Arlington VA 22206. (703)998-2534. Fax: (703)379-
4561. Managing Editor: Catherine P. O'Keefe. Estab. 1945. Trade journal published 9 times/year. Publication
directed to the office support professional. Emphasis is on workplace technology, issues and trends Reader
ship is 98% female. Circ. 40,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's comple-
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tion upon request only. Samples copies available (contact subscription office at (816)891-6600, ext. 235).
Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year Buys 25-30 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only.
Prefers communication, travel, meetings and international business themes. Considers pen & ink, airbrush,
colored pencil, mixed media, collage, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, marker and computer. Send
postcard-size sample or send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed
Reports back to the artist only if interested Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include final art and tearsheets. Buys one-time rights usually, but rights purchased vary
according to project Pays on acceptance (net 30 days); $500-600 for color cover; $60-150 for b&w, $200-
400 for color inside; $60 for b&w spots. Finds artists through word of mouth and artists' samples.
SEEK, 8121 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati OH 45231 (513)931-4050, ext. 365. Cartoon editor Eileen H
Wilmoth. Emphasizes religion/faith. Readers are young adult to middle-aged adults who attend church and
Bible classes. Quarterly in weekly issues Circ. 45,000 Sample copy and art guidelines for SASE
Cartoons: Approached by 6 cartoonists/year. Buys 8-10 cartoons/year. Buys "church or Bible themes-
contemporary situations of applied Christianity " Prefers single panel b&w line drawings with gagline Send
finished cartoons, photocopies and photographs. Include SASE. Reports in 3-4 months. Buys first North
American serial rights. Pays on acceptance; $15-18
Illustration: Send b&w 8X10 glossy photographs.
{SELLING, 477 Madison Ave., New York NY 10022 (212)224-3425. Fax (212)224-3433. Art Director
Linda Root. Estab. 1993. Monthly business magazine for sales people. Cure. 100,000. Sample copies available
Illustration: Approached by many illustrators/year. Buys 10-20 illustrations/issue. Considers all media.
10% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Aldus Pagemaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop,
QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions Samples are filed Reports
back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased
vary according to project Pays $1,000 maximum for color cover, $300-1,000 for color inside. Pays $300
for spots. Finds illustrators through magazines, submissions.
Tips: "Read our magazine."
THE SENSIBLE SOUND, 403 Darwin Dr., Snyder NY 14226 (716)833-0930. Fax- (716)833-0929
(5p.m.-9a.m ) E-mail: sensisound@aol.com. Publisher John A. Horan. Editor. Karl Nehnng Quarterly
publication emphasizing audio equipment for hobbyists. Circ 10,500 Accepts previously published material
and simultaneous submissions. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for $2.
Cartoons: Uses 4 cartoons/year. Prefers single panel, with or without gagline; b&w line drawings. Send
samples of style and roughs to be kept on file Material not kept on file is returned by SASE. Will accept
material on mal-formatted disk or format via e-mail. Reports within 1 month. Negotiates rights purchased
Pays on publication; rate varies.
Tips: "Learn how your work is printed; provide camera-ready material."
SHEEP! MAGAZINE, 128 E. Lake St., W., P.O Box 10, LakemiUs WI 53551. (414)648-8285 Fax:
(414)648-3770 Estab. 1980. A monthly tabloid covering sheep, wool and woolcrafts. Circ. 15,000. Accepts
previously published work. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Cartoons: Approached by 30 cartoonists/year. Buys 6-8 cartoons/issue. Considers all themes and styles
Prefers single panel with gagline. Send query letter with brochure and finished cartoons. Samples are returned.
Reports back within 3 weeks. Buys first rights or all rights. Pays $15-25 for b&w, $50-100 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 5 illustrations/year. Works on assignment only
Considers pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor Send query letter with brochure, SASE and tearsheets.
Samples are filed or returned. Reports back within 3 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails and b&w
tearsheets. Buys first rights or all rights. Pays on acceptance; $45-75 for b&w, $75-150 for color cover,
$45-75 for b&w, $50-125 for color inside.
Tips: "Demonstrate creativity and quality work. We're eager to help out beginners "
SHOFAR, 43 Northcote Dr., Melville NY 11747. (516)643-4598. Publisher: Gerald H Grayson. Estab.
1984 Monthly magazine emphasizing Jewish religious education published October through May — double
issues December/January and April/May. Circ. 15,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies free for 9 X 12 SASE and 3 first-class stamps. Art guidelines
available.
Illustrations: Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with tearsheets.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays on publication; $25-100 for b&w, $50-150 for color cover.
JSHOW BIZ NEWS AND MODEL NEWS, 244 Madison Ave., #393, New York NY 10016-2817.
(212)683-0244. Publisher John King. Estab. 1975. "Our newspaper is read by show people— models and
the public— coast to coast." Circ. 300,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
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Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 10 cartoons/issue. Prefers caricatures of show people
and famous models; single or multiple panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Contact through artist rep or
send query letter with finished cartoon samples. Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back within 10
days only if interested. Payment negotiable.
Illustrations: Approached by 20-30 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/year. Artists sometimes work on
assignment. Considers pen & ink, collage, airbrush, marker, colored pencil, charcoal and mixed media.
Contact only through artist rep or send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs
and photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 10 days only if interested.
Call or write to show a portfolio or mail appropriate materials: thumbnails, final art samples, b&w and color
tearsheets and photographs. Buys first rights, one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays on publication.
Tips: "Keep up with the top cebebrities and models. Try to call and send data first. No drop-ins. Face shots
are big."
JSIERRA MAGAZINE, 730 Polk St., San Francisco 94109. (415)923-5558. Art Director: Martha Geering.
Bimonthly consumer magazine featuring environmental and general interest articles. Circ. 500,000.
Illustration: Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 10% of freelance illustration demands computer
skills. Send postcard samples or printed samples, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are not returned.
Reports back only if interested. Call for specific time for drop off. Art director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance or publication. Finds illustrators through
illustration and design annuals, sourcebooks. submissions, magazines, word of mouth.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES, 1350 N. King's Rd, Nampa ID 83687. (208)465-2500. Fax: (208)465-2531. Art
Director: Merwin Stewart. A monthly Seventh-day Adventist 4-color publication that examines contemporary
issues such as health, finances, diet, family issues, exercise, child development, spiritual growth and end-
time events. "We attempt to show that Biblical principles are relevant to everyone/' Circ. 225,000. Original
artwork returned to artist after publication. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
® They accept illustrations produced or converted to electronic form on a 3.5" optical disk or a 5.25"
removable hard disk cartridge.
Illustrations: Buys 6-10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers contemporary '"realistic,
stylistic, or humorous styles (but not cartoons)." Considers any media. Send postcard sample, brochure,
photographs, slides, tearsheets or transparencies. Samples are not returned. 'Tearsheets or color photos
(prints) are best, although color slides are acceptable." Samples are filed for future consideration and are
not returned. Publication will contact artist for more samples of work if interested. Buys first-time North
American publication rights. Pays on acceptance (30 days); $600-800 for color cover; $100-600 for b&w,
$300-700 for color inside. Fees negotiable depending on needs and placement, size, etc. in magazine. Finds
artists through submissions, sourcebooks, and sometimes by referral from other art directors.
Tips: "Most of the magazine illustrations feature people. Approximately 20 visual images (photography as
well as artwork) are acquired for the production of each issue, half in b&w, half in color, and the customary
working time frame is three weeks. Quality artwork and timely delivery are mandatory for continued assign
ments. It is customary for us to work with highly-skilled and dependable illustrators for many years."
JTHE SILVER WEB, P.O. Box 38190, Tallahassee FL 32315. E-mail: annk@freenet.fsv.edu. Publisher/
Editor: Ann Kennedy. Estab. 1989. Semi-annual literary magazine. Subtitled k*A Magazine of the Surreal."
Circ. 1 ,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available for $5.95. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 50-100 illustrators/year. Buys 15-20 illustrations/issue. Prefers works of the
surreal, horrific or bizarre but not traditional horror/fantasy (dragons or monsters are not desired). Considers
pen & ink, collage, charcoal and mixed media, all only in b&w. Send query letter with samples and SASE.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 week. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on
acceptance; $25-50 for b&w cover; $10-25 for b&w inside; $5-10 for spots.
JSIIVERFISH REVIEW, Box 3541, Eugene OR 97403. (503)344-5060. Editor/Publisher: Rodger Moody.
Estab. 1979. Semiannual literary magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, translations, essays, reviews, inter
views and poetry chapbooks. Published December and June. Circ. 1,000. Sample copies available for $4,
regular issue; $6, chapbook; plus $1.50 for postage. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 1 freelance illustration/issue. Prefers pen & ink and charcoal. Send query letter with
photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail photocop
ies. Buys one-time rights. Pays $25-50 for b&w cover or inside.
{SINISTER WISDOM, Box 3252, Berkeley CA 94703. Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1976. Literary maga
zine. Triannual multicultural lesbian feminist journal of arts and politics, international distribution; b&w with
2-color cover. Design is "tasteful with room to experiment. Easy access to text is first priority." Circ. 3,500.
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies available
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for $6.50. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 20% of freelance work demands computer skills
in PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 15 cartoonists/year. Buys 0-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers lesbian/feminist themes,
any style. Prefers single panel, b&w line drawings. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Reports back within 9 months. Buys one-time rights. Pays 2 copies upon publication.
Illustrations: Approached by 30-75 illustrators/year. Buys 6-15 illustrations/issue. Prefers lesbian themes,
images of women, abstraction and fine art. Considers any media for b&w reproduction. Send postcard sample,
photographs and slides. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back
within 9 months. Does not review portfolios. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; 2 copies; "will pay
for production or lab costs."
Tips: "Read it and note the guidelines and themes of upcoming issues. We want work by lesbians only."
SKI MAGAZINE, Dept. AGDM, 2 Park Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)779-5000. Art Director: Rob
Dybec. Estab. 1936. Emphasizes instruction, resorts, equipment and personality profiles. For new, intermedi
ate and expert skiers. Published 8 times/year. Circ. 600,000. Previously published work OK "if we're noti
fied."
illustrations: Approached by 30-40 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 25 illustrations/year. Mail art and SASE.
Reports immediately. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $1,000 for color cover; $150-500 for b&w
and color inside.
Tips: "The best way to break in is an interview and showing a consistent style portfolio. Then, keep us on
your mailing list."
SKYDIVING MAGAZINE, 1725 N. Lexington Ave., DeLand FL 32724. (904)7364793. Fax: (904)736-
9786. Designer: Sue Clifton. Estab. 1979. "Monthly magazine on the equipment, techniques, people, places
and events of sport parachuting." Circ. 12,300. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies and
art guidlines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers skydiving themes; single
panel, with gagline. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Buys
one-time rights. Pays $25 for b&w.
SMART MONEY, 1790 Broadway, New York NY 10019. (212)492-1300. Fax: (212)399-2119. Art Director:
Amy Rosenfeld. Estab, 1992. Monthly consumer magazine. Circ. 600,000. Originals returned at job's comple
tion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 200-300 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, collage, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil,
pastel and digital. Send postcard-size sample. Samples are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets and photocopies. Buys first and one-time rights. Pays
30 days from invoice; $1,500 for color cover; $400-700 for spots. Finds artists through sourcebooks and
submissions.
SOAP OPERA DIGEST, 45 W. 25th St., New York NY 10010. (212)645-2100. Creative Director: Cather
ine Connors. Art Director: Virginia Bassett. Estab. 1976. Emphasizes soap opera and prime-time drama
synopses and news. Biweekly. Circ. 1 million. Accepts previously published material Returns original art
work after publication upon request. Sample copy available for SASE.
Illustrations: Buys 25 freelance illustrations/year. Works on assignment only. Prefers humor, pen & ink,
airbrush and watercolor. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets and photocop
ies to be kept on file. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; $50-100 for b&w, $200-400 for
color, inside. All original artwork is returned after publication.
Tips: "Review the magazine before submitting work."
SOAP OPERA UPDATE MAGAZINE, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632. (201)569-6699,
ext. 226. Fax: (201)569-2510. Art Director: Catherine McCarthy. Estab. 1988. Biweekly consumer magazine
geared toward fans of soap operas and the actors who work in soaps. It is "the only full-size, all color soap
magazine in the industry." Circ. 700,000. Originals are not returned.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Prefers illustrations showing
a likeness of an actor/actress in soap operas. Considers any and all media. Send postcard sample. Samples
are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color
tearsheets and final art. Buys all rights usually. Pays on publication; $50-200 maximum for color inside and/
or spots. Finds artists through prorno pieces.
Tips: Needs caricatures of actors in storyline-related illustration. "Please send self-promotion cards along
with a letter if you feel your work is consistent with what we publish."
SOAP OPERA WEEKLY, 41 W. 25th St., New York NY 10010. (212)645-2100. Creative Director: S.
Rohall. Estab. 1989. Weekly 4-color consumer magazine; tabloid format. Circ. 600,000-700,000. Original
artwork returned at j ob's completion.
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Illustrations: Approached by 50 freelance illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Send query letter
with brochure and soap-related samples. Samples are filed. Request portfolio review in original query. Publi
cation will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art. Buys
first rights. Pays on acceptance; $2,000 for color cover; $750 for color, full page.
SOCIAL POLICY, 25 W. 43rd St., New York NY 10036. (212)642-2929. Managing Editor: Audrey Gartner.
Estab. 1970. Emphasizes the human services— education, health, mental health, self-help, consumer action,
voter registration, employment. Quarterly magazine for social action leaders, academics and social welfare
practitioners. Black & white with 2-color cover. Circ. 5,000. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Original
artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for $2.50.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Works with 4 illustrators/year. Buys 6-8 illustrations/
issue. Accepts b&w only, illustration "with social consciousness." Prefers pen & ink and charcoal/pencil.
Send query letter with photocopies and tearsheets to be kept on file. Call for appointment to show portfolio,
which should include b&w final art, final reproduction/product and tearsheets. Reports only if interested.
Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $100 for cover; $25 for b&w inside.
Tips: When reviewing an artist's work, looks for "sensitivity to the subject matter being illustrated."
SOLIDARITY MAGAZINE,' Published by United Auto Workers, 8000 E. Jefferson, Detroit MI 48214.
(313)926-5291. E-mail: 711l2.363@cornpuserve.com. Website: http:7www.uaw.org. Editor: David Elsila.
Four-color magazine for "1.3 million member trade union representing U.S. workers in auto, aerospace,
agricultural-implement, public employment and other areas." Contemporary design.
Cartoons: Carries "labor/political" cartoons. Pays $75 for b&w, $125 for color.
Illustrations: Works with 10-12 illustrators/year for posters and magazine illustrations. Interested in graphic
designs of publications, topical art for magazine covers with liberal-labor political slant. Especially needs
illustrations for articles on unemployment and economy. Looks for "ability to grasp publication's editorial
slant." Send postcard sample or tearsheets and SASE. Samples are filed. Pays $500-600 for color cover;
$200-300 for b&w, $300-450 for color inside.
SONGWRITER'S MONTHLY, 332 Eastwood Ave., Feasterville PA 19053. Phone/fax: (215)953-0952.
E-mail: alfoster@aol.com. Editor/Publisher: Allen Foster. Estab. 1992. Monthly trade journal. "We are a
cross between a trade journal and a magazine — our focus is songwriting and the music business." Circ.
1,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion with SASE. Sample
copy free. Art guidelines free for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 8-10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Cartoons must deal with some aspect
of songwriting or the music business. Prefers single panel, humorous, b&w line drawings with or without
gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Reports back within 2-4 weeks. Buys one-time rights. Pays $5 for b&w.
Illustration: Prefers music themes. Considers pen & ink. Send query letter with SASE and photocopies.
Samples are filed. Reports back within 2-4 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Buys one-time rights. Pays
on acceptance; $5 for b&w inside; $5 for spots.
Tips: "Query letters are important to us. Our primary needs are for artists who can find a creative way to
illustrate articles dealing with songwriting concepts."
SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE, Box 167, Columbia SC 29202. (803)734-3972. Editor: John Davis.
Art Director: Linda Laffitte. Bimonthly 4-color magazine covering wildlife, water and land resources, outdoor
recreation, natural history and environmental concerns. Circ. 70,000. Accepts previously published artwork.
• South Carolina Wildlife is low-key, relying on photos and art to attract/support editorial content.
Illustrations: Uses 5-10 illustrations/issue. Interested in wildlife art; all media; b&w line drawings, washes,
full-color illustrations. "Particular need for natural history illustrations of good quality. They must be techni
cally accurate." Subject matter must be appropriate for South Carolina. Prefers to see printed samples or
slides of work, which will be filed with resume*. Please note that samples will not be returned. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job.
Payment is negotiable. Acquires one-time rights. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submis
sions/self-promotions, books and publications other than magazines.
Tips: "We are interested in unique illustrations — something that would be impossible to photograph. Make
sure proper research has been done and that the art is technically accurate."
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, Box 531, Durham NC 27702. (9 19)4 19-83 11. Editor: Pat Araow. Estab. 1972.
A quarterly magazine of Southern politics and culture. Circ. 5,000. Accepts previously published artwork.
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Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies available for $5. Guidelines available for SASE
with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 2 freelance illustrations/issue. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure,
resume, photographs and photocopies. Samples are nonreturnable. Pays $100, color, cover; $25-50, b&w
inside.
Tips: This company "prefers artists working in the South with Southern themes, but please avoid stereo
types."
SOUTHERN LIVING, 2100 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham AL 35209. (205)877-6000. Fax: (205)877-6700.
Art Director: Lane Gregory. Monthly 4-color magazine emphasizing interiors, gardening, food and travel.
Circ. 3 million. Original artwork returned after publication.
illustrations: Approached by 30-40 illustrators/year. Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. Uses freelance artists
mainly for illustrating monthly columns. Works on assignment only. Considers all media. Needs editorial
and technical illustration. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and samples. Send
follow-up postcard sample every 2-3 months. Samples returned only if requested. Publication will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets and slides. Rights purchsed
vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $500-2,000, b&w or color. Pays $350 for spots.
Tips: In a portfolio include "four to five best pieces to show strengths and/or versatility. Smaller pieces are
much easier to handle than large. It's best not to have to return samples but to keep them for reference files."
Don't send "too much. It's difficult to take time to plow through mountains of examples." Notices trend
toward "lighter, fresher illustration."
SPITBALL, The Literary Baseball Magazine, 5560 Fox R<L, Cincinnati OH 45239. (513)385-2268.
Editor: Mike Shannon. Quarterly 2-color magazine emphasizing baseball exclusively, for "well-educated,
literate baseball fans." Sometimes prints color material in b&w on cover. Returns original artwork after
publication if the work is donated; does not return if purchases work. Sample copy for $2.
• Spitball has a regular column called "Brushes with Baseball" that features one artist and his work.
Chooses artists for whom baseball is a major theme/subject. Prefers to buy at least one work from
the artist to keep in its collection.
Cartoons: Prefers single panel b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Prefers "old fashioned Sport
Magazine/New Yorker type. Please, cartoonists . . . make them funny, or what's the point!" Query with
samples of style, roughs and finished cartoons. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back within
1 week. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays $10, minimum.
Illustrations: "We need two types of art: illustration (for a story, essay or poem) and filler. All work must
be baseball-related; prefers pen & ink, airbrush, charcoal/pencil and collage. Interested artists should write
to find out needs for specific illustration." Buys 3 or 4 illustrations/issue. Send query letter with b&w
illustrations or slides. Target samples to magazine's needs. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 1 week. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance; $20-40 b&w inside. Needs short
story illustration.
Tips: "Usually artists contact us and if we hit it off, we form a long-lasting mutual admiration society.
Please, you cartoonists out there, drag your bats up to the Spitball plate! We like to use a variety of artists."
JSPORTS AFIELD, Hearst Magazines, 250 W. 55th, New York NY 10019. (212)649-4000. Fax: (212)581-
3923. Website: http://www.sportsafield.com. Art Director: Michael Lawton. Estab. 1887. Monthly magazine.
"£4 is edited for outdoor enthusiasts with special interests in fishing and hunting. We are the oldest outdoor
magazine and continue as the authority on all traditional sporting activities including camping, boating and
wilderness travel." Sample copies available for 10 X 13 SASE. Art guidelines available for #10 SASE with
first-class postage.
Cartoons: Buys 7-10 cartoons/issue. Prefers outdoors/hunting, fishing themes. Prefers single, double or
multiple panel humorous b&w and color washes or b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Send photo
copies and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back if interested. Buys first North American serial rights. Pays
on publication.
Illustration: Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Prefers outdoor themes. Considers all media. Freelancers should
be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Send postcard sample or query letter
with photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Will contact for portfolio of b&w or color photographs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies if interested.
Buys first North American serial rights. Pays on publication; negotiable. Finds illustrators through Black
Book, magazines, submissions.
$SPORTS ILLUSTRATED PRESENTS, 1271 Avenue of Americas, Time/Life, New York NY 10020.
(212)522-3961. Fax: (212)522-0203. Art Director: Damn Perry. Designer: Mike Schinnerer. Seasonal maga
zine focusing on athletics: sport previews and championship commemoratives. Circ. 350,000. Sample copies
available. ,
Illustration: Prefers sports-related caricatures. Considers all media. 15% of freelance illustration demands
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Send query letter with printed samples, tearsheets, Sam-
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pies are filed. Reports back only if interested. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Payment varies on size of reproduction and on issue. Finds illustrators
through research, examples of work, word of mouth.
SPORTS 'N SPOKES, 2111 E. Highland Ave., Suite 180, Phoenix AZ 85016-4702. (602)224-0500. Fax;
(602)224-0507. E-mail: snsmagaz@aol.com. Art and Production Director: Susan Rohhins. Bimonthly con
sumer magazine with emphasis on sports and recreation for the wheelchair user. Circ. 15,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Sample copies for 11 X 14 SASE and 6 first-class stamps. 50V ol freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 3-5 cartoons/issue. Prefers humorous cartoons; single
panel b&w line drawings with or without gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed
or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 months. Buys all rights. Pays $10 tor b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 5 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Considers pen & ink, walercolor
and computer-generated. Send postcard sample or query letter with resume and tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5,0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets. Buys one-time rights and reprint rights. Pays
on publication; $250 for color cover; $10 for b&w, $25 for color inside. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: "We have not purchased an illustration or used a freelance designer for more than three years, We
regularly purchase cartoons with wheelchair sports/recreation theme."
SPY MAGAZINE, 49 E. 21st St., New York NY 10010. (212)260-7210. Fax: (212)260-7445. Design
Director: Lisa Giodani. Estab. 1986. Bimonthly consumer magazine of humor, parody, satirical observation,
Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies free for #10 SASE with first-class postage. 95% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand
and Fontographer.
Cartoons: Approached by 100 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous. Send postcard-
size sample. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $100
for b&w, $150 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, mixed media, collage, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Send postcard-size sample or query
letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights.
Pays on publication; $600-750 for b&w, $750-1,000 for color cover; $150-300 for b&w, $300-500 for color
inside; $100 for spots. Finds artists through most of the creative competitive annuals, mailers, word of mouth,
STANFORD MAGAZINE, Bowman Alumni House, Stanford CA 94305-4005, (415)725-1085. Fax:
(415)725-8676. Art Director: Paul Carstensen, Estab. 1973. Consumer magazine, "geared toward the alumni
of Stanford University. Articles vary from photo essays to fiction to academic subjects." Circ. 105,000,
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies
available.
Illustrations: Approached by 200-300 illustrators/year. Buys 4-6 illustrations/issue, Works on assignment
only. Interested in a variety of themes "but a few are scientific research, historical, fiction, photo essays.1'
Interested in all styles. Send samples only. Samples are filed. "Follow-up with a phone call." Reports back
within 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of b&w tearsheets, slides, photocopies and photo
graphs. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance.
Tips: "We're always looking for unique styles, as well as excellent traditional work. We like to give enough
time for the artist to produce the piece."
STONE SOUP, The Magazine by Young Writers and Artists, P.O. Box 83, Santa Cruz CA 95063.
(408)426-5557. E-mail: editor@stonesoup.com. Website: http://www.stonesoup.com. Editor: Gerry MandeK
Bimonthly 4-color magazine with "simple and conservative design" emphasizing writing and art by children
through age 13. Features adventure, ethnic, experimental, fantasy, humorous and science fiction articles.
"We only publish writing and art by children through age 13. We look for artwork that reveals that the artist
is closely observing his or her world." Circ. 20,000. Original artwork is returned after publication. Sample
copies available for $3. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Prefers complete and detailed scenes from real life. Send query
letter with photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE, Reports back within 1 month. Buys all
rights. Pays on publication; $25 for color cover; $8-13 for b&w or color inside; $8-25 for spots.
Tips: "We accept artwork by children only, through age 13."
STRAIGHT, 8121 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH 45231. (513)931-4050, Fax: (513)931-0904, Editor:
Heather E. Wallace. Estab. 1950. Weekly Sunday school take-home paper for Christian teens ages 13-19,
Circ. 35,000. Sample copies for #10 SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 40-50 illustrators/year. Buys 50-60 illustrations/year, Prefers realistic and
cartoon, Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush, colored pencil and oil. Send postcard sample or
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tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Single file EPS format or CMYKTIFF. Samples are filed. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $150
for 1-page inside illustration; $325 for 2-page inside illustration. Finds artists through submissions, other
publications and word of mouth.
Tips: Areas most open to freelancers are "realistic and cartoon illustrations for our stories and articles."
STUDENT LAWYER, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago IL 60611. (312)988-6049. Art Director: Mary
Anne Kulchamk. Estab. 1972. Trade journal, 4-color, emphasizing legal education and social/legal issues.
' Student ^ Lawyer is a legal affairs magazine published by the Law Student Division of the American Bar
Association. It is not a legal journal It is a features magazine, competing for a share of law students' limited
spare time—so the articles we publish must be informative, lively, good reads. We have no interest whatsoever
in anything that resembles a footnoted, academic article. We are interested in professional and legal education
issues, sociolegal phenomena, legal career features, profiles of lawyers who are making an impact on the
profession and the (very) occasional piece of fiction." Monthly (September-May). Circ. 35,000. Accepts
previously published material. Original artwork is returned to the artist after publication. Sample copies for
$4. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Needs editorial illustration with
an "innovative, intelligent style," Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample, brochure, tearsheets
and printed sheet with a variety of art images (include name and phone number). Samples are filed or returned
by SASE. Reports back within 3 weeks only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of final
art and tearsheets. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $500-700 for color cover; $300-400 for b&w
$450-550 for color inside; $ 125-150 for spots.
Tips: "In your portfolio, show a variety of color and b&w, plus editorial work."
SUNSHINE MAGAZINE, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301. (305)356-4690. E-mail:
gcarannante@tribune.com. Art Director: Greg Carannante. Estab. 1983. Consumer magazine; the Sunday
magazine for the Sun Sentinel newspaper; "featuring anything that would interest an intelligent adult reader
living on South Florida's famous 'gold coast.' " Circ. 350,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Origi
nal artwork returned to artist at the job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 60-70 freelance illustrations/year. Works on assign
ment only. Preferred themes and styles vary. Considers all color media. Send postcard sample. Will accept
computer art— Quark/Photoshop interface. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back to the
artist only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail color cards, disks, tearsheets, photostats, slides and photo
copies. Buys first rights, one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $600-700 for color cover; $250-700 for color
inside.
Tips: Looking for stylized, colorful dramatic images "with a difference."
JTAPPI JOURNAL, 15 Technology Pkwy., Norcross GA 30092. (770)446-1400. Fax: (770)368-9774.
Production Manager: Elizabeth Compton, Monthly trade journal covering pulp and paper industry. Circ.
50,000. Sample copies available.
Illustration: Approached by 3 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/year. Prefers pulp and paper/manufactur
ing and engineering themes. Considers all media. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator helpful, but not required. Send query letter with printed samples. Send follow-up postcard sample
every 3 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with latest version of Photoshop, QuarkXPress. Send
EPS. Reports back within 1 month. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $1,000 maximum for color. Finds
illustrators through word of mouth, magazines.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF STOCKS & COMMODITIES, 4757 California Ave. SW, Seattle WA
98116-4499. (206)938-0570. Publisher: Jack K. Hutson. Estab. 1982. Monthly traders' magazine for stocks,
bonds, futures, commodities, options, mutual funds. Circ. 45,000. Accepts previously published artwork!
Sample copies available for $5. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. 10% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous cartoons, single
panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks. Buys one-time rights and reprint
rights. Pays $30 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 25 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, photostats, slides. Accepts disks com
patible with any Adobe product on TIFF or EPS files. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include b&w and color tearsheets, slides, photostats, photocopies, final art and photographs.
Buys one-time rights and reprint rights. Pays on publication; $135-350 for color cover; $135-175 for color,
$60-110 for b&w inside, $30-60 for spots.
Tips: Areas most open to freelancers are caricatures with market charts or computers.
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TENNIS, Dept AGDM, 5520 Park Ave., Trumbull CT 06611. (203)373-7000. Art Director: Lori Wendin.
For young, affluent tennis players. Monthly. Circ. 800,000.
Illustrations: Works with 15-20 illustrators/year. Buys 50 illustrations/year. Uses artists mainly for spots
and openers. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with tearsheets. Mail printed samples of work.
Pays on acceptance; $400-800 for color.
Tips: "Prospective contributors should first look through an issue of the magazine to make sure their style
is appropriate for us."
TEXAS CONNECTION MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 2743, Corpus Christi TX 78403. (512)884-3445. Fax:
(512)884-8868. E-mail: firstpub@sat.net. Website: http://www.firstpub.com. Editor: Nanci Drewer. Estab.
1985. Monthly adult magazine. Circ. 25,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available
for $10. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Buys 4-6 cartoons/issue. Prefers adult; single panel b&w washes and line drawings with gagline.
Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed, not filed or returned at artist's request. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights. Pays $25 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 12 illustrations/issue. Prefers adult. Send query letter
with photocopies, tearsheets and SASE. Accepts disk submissions compatible with PageMaker6 (Windows),
CorelDraw. Samples that are not filed are returned. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color photocopies and final art. Buys one-time rights. Pays on
publication; $25-50 for b&w, $100 for color inside; $25 for spots. Finds artists through submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for production and multimedia. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Windows versions of Aldus Pagemaker 6, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw. Send query letter with photocopies,
tearsheets and SASE.
Tips: Areas most open to freelancers are "adult situations normally — some editorial and feature illustrations.
Give us something fresh — some new twist on adult situations — not the same old, tired grind. Artists willing
to relocate to Corpus Christi to become part of expanding in-house design team are welcome to submit
resumes with samples and references."
TEXAS MONTHLY, P.O. Box 1569, Austin TX 78767-1569. (512)320-6900. Fax: (512)476-9007. Art
Director: DJ. Stout. Estab. 1973. Monthly general interest magazine about Texas. Circ. 350,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion.
Illustrations: Approached by hundreds of illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Considers all media.
Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies. Samples are
filed "if I like them," or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Publication will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets, photographs, photocopies. Buys one-time rights.
Pays on publication; $1,000 for color cover; $800-2,000 for color inside; $150-400 for spots.
JTHEDAMU ARTS MAGAZINE, 13217 Livernois, Detroit MI 48238-3162. (313)931-3427. Publisher:
David Rambeau. Estab. 1970. Quarterly b&w "general adult multi-disciplinary afro-centric urban arts maga
zine." Circ. 1,000. Accepts previously published graphic artwork "for our covers." Send copies only. Sample
copies and art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 5-10 cartoonists/year. "We do special cartoon issues featuring a single artist like
a comic book (40-80, 8X 11 horizontal drawings) with adult, urban, contemporary themes with a storyline
that can be used or transferred to video and would fill seven tab pages and a cover." Prefers b&w graphics
or color line drawings. Send query letter with 3-6 story cartoons. Reports back within 3 months only if
interested. Buys one-time rights usually, but rights purchased sometimes vary according to project. Pays $25
for b&w and color. Finds artists through word of mouth and other magazines.
Illustrations: Send resume, photocopies, SASE; "whatever the illustrator is happy with." Accepts disk
submissions. Payment negotiable; usually copies.
Design: Needs freelancers for design projects. Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Pays by the
project; negotiable.
Tips: "We're the first or second step on the publishing ladder for artists and writers. Submit same work to
others also. Be ready to negotiate. I see electronic computer bulletin board magazines ahead. More small
(500-1,000 copies) magazines given computer advances, linkages with video, particularly with respect to
cartoons. Be ready to accept copies to distribute. Do cover graphics and story cartoons. Be computer literate."
THEMA, Box 74109, Metairie LA 70033-4109. (504)568-6268. Editor: Virginia Howard. Estab. 1988.
Triquarterly. Circ. 300. Sample copies are available for $8. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Freelancers should be familiar with CorelDraw.
• Each issue of Thema is based on a different, unusual theme, such as "Is it a Fossil, Higgins?"
Upcoming themes and deadlines include "Scrawled in a Library Book" (March 1, 1997); "Eureka!"
(July 1, 1997); "An Unexpected Guest" (November 1, 1997).
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Preferred themes are specified for
individual issue (see Tips and Editorial Comment). Prefers humorous cartoons; b&w line drawings without
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gagline. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Buys one-time rights. Pays $10 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 1 illustration/issue. Preferred themes are specified
for target issue (see Tips and Editorial Comment). Considers pen & ink. Send query letter specifying target
theme with photocopies, photographs and SASE. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Portfolio review not required. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $25 for b&w cover; $10 for b&w
inside; $5 for spots. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: "Generally, artwork goes on the left-hand page facing the first story. It should try to depict the theme
for that issue. With more submissions, we would expand the use of art throughout the journal. Request list
of upcoming themes (with SASE) before submitting work. Submit b&w renderings only."
THE TOASTMASTER, 23182 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. (714)858-8255. Editor:
Suzanne Frey. Estab. 1924. Monthly trade journal for association members. "Language, public speaking,
communication are our topics." Circ. 170,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at
job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers communications themes. Consid
ers watercolor and collage. Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio should include b&w
tearsheets and photocopies. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on acceptance; $500 for color cover; $50-
200 for b&w, $100-250 for color inside.
^TODAY'S FIREMAN, Box 875108, Los Angeles CA 90087. Editor: Jayney Mack. Estab. 1960. Quarterly
b&w trade tabloid featuring general interest, humor and technical articles and emphasizing the fire service.
"Readers are firefighters — items should be of interest to the fire service." Circ. 10,000. Accepts previously
published material. Original artwork is not returned after publication.
Cartoons: Buys 12 cartoons/year from freelancers. Prefers fire-service oriented single panel with gagline;
b&w line drawings. Send query letter with samples of style, roughs or finished cartoons. Reports back only
if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays $4.
Illustration: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure. Pays $4-10 for b&w inside.
Tips: "Everything should relate to the fire service."
TOLE WORLD, 1041 Shary Circle, Concord CA 94518. (510)671-9852. Editor: Judy Swager. Estab. 1977.
Bimonthly 4-color magazine with creative designs for decorative painters. "7b/e incorporates all forms of
craft painting including folk art. Manuscripts on techniques encouraged." Circ. 100,000. Accepts previously
published artwork. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copies available. Art guidelines avail
able for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Buys illustrations mainly for step-by-step project articles. Buys 8-10 illustrations/issue. Prefers
acrylics and oils. Considers alkyds, pen & ink, mixed media, colored pencil, watercolor and pastels. Needs
editorial and technical illustration. Send query letter with photographs. Samples are not filed and are returned.
Reports back about queries/submissions within 1 month. Pay is negotiable.
Tips: "Submissions should be neat, evocative and well-balanced in color scheme with traditional themes,
though style can be modern."
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE, 1640 King St., Box 1443, Alexandria VA 22313-2043.
(703)683-8146. Fax: (703)683-9203. Art Director: Elizabeth Z. Jones. Estab. 1945. Monthly trade journal
that covers training and development in all fields of business. Circ. 30,000. Accepts previously published
artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 7-9 freelance illustrations/issue. Works on
assignment only. Prefers sophisticated business style, Anthony Russo style. Considers collage, pen & ink,
airbrush, acrylic, oil, mixed media, pastel. Send postcard sample. Accepts disks compatible with Adobe
Illustrator 5.5, Aldus FreeHand 5.0, Send EPS or TIFF files. Use 4-color (process) settings only. Samples
are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets,
slides. Buys one-time rights or reprint rights. Pays on publication; $400-600 for b&w, $600-900 for color
cover; $200-300 for b&w, $400-600 for color inside; $100-300 for spots.
Tips: "Send more than one image if possible. Do not keep sending the same image."
TRAINING MAGAZINE, The Human Side of Business, 50 S. Ninth St., Minneapolis MN 55402.
(612)333-0471. Fax: (612)333-6526. Art Director: Nancy Eato. Estab. 1964. Monthly 4-color trade journal
covering job-related training and education in business and industry, both theory and practice. Audience:
training directors, personnel managers, sales and data processing managers, general managers, etc. "We use
a variety of styles, but it is a business-looking magazine." Circ. 51,000. Sample copies for SASE with first-
class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 20-25 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. "We buy a wide variety of
styles. The themes relate directly to our editorial content, which is training in the workplace." Prefers single
panel, b&w line drawings or washes with and without gagline. Send query letter with brochure and finished
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cartoons. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month.
Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays $25 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 6-8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers themes that relate directly to
editorial content. Styles are varied. Considers pen & ink, airbrush, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil,
pastel and collage. Send postcard sample, tearsheets, photocopies and SASE. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of final art and b&w and color tearsheets, photostats, photo
graphs, slides and photocopies. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $700-1,200 for
color cover; $200-250 for color inside; $50 for spots.
Tips: "'Show a wide variety of work in different media and with different subject matter. Good renditions
of people are extremely important."
JTRAiNS, P.O. Box 1612, 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha WI 53187. (414)796-8776. Fax: (414)796-
1778. E-mail: Izehner@kalmbach.com. Art Director: Lisa A. Zehner. Estab. 1940. Monthly magazine about
trains, train companies, tourist RR, latest railroad news. Circ. 133,000. Art guidelines available.
® Published by Kalmbach Publishing. Also see listings for Classic Toy Trains, Astronomy, Finescale
Modeler, Model Railroader, Model Retailer and Nutshell News.
illustration: 100% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator
5.5. Send query letter with printed samples, photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions (opticals),
CDs, using programs above. Samples are filed. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of color
tearsheets if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication.
Tips: '"Quick turnaround and accurately-built files are a must."
TRAVEL & LEISURE, Dept. AM, 1120 Sixth Ave., New York NY 10036. (212)382-5600. Art Director:
Pamela Berry. Associate Art Director: Gaemer Gutierrez. Monthly magazine emphasizing travel, resorts,
dining and entertainment. Circ. 1 million. Original artwork returned after publication. Art guidelines for
SASE. Needs freelancers fluent in QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop and Fontographer.
Illustrations: Approached by 250-350 illustrators/year. Buys 1-15 illustrations/issue. Interested in travel
and leisure-related themes. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage,
mixed media and calligraphy. Does not use b&w work. "Illustrators are selected by excellence and relevance
to the subject." Works on assignment only. Provide business card to be kept on file for future assignment;
samples returned by SASE. Reports in 1 week. Buys world serial rights. Pays on publication; $800-1,500
maximum for color inside; $1,500 for color cover.
Tips: No cartoons.
TR1QUARTERLY, 2020 Ridge Ave., Evanston IL 60208-4302. (847)491-3490. Fax: (847)467-2096. Edi
tor: Reginald Gibbons. Estab. 1964. Triquarterly literary magazine, "dedicated to publishing writing and
graphics which are fresh, adventurous, artistically challenging and never predictable." Circ. 5,000. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies for $5.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-20 illustrators/year. Considers only work that can be reproduced in b&w as
line art or screen for pages; all media; 4-color for cover. Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photographs,
photocopies and brochure. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 months (if
SASE is supplied). Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w and color thumbnails, tearsheets, slides, photostats, photocopies, final art and photographs. Buys first
rights. Pays on publication; $300 for b&w/color cover; $30-50 for b&w inside.
TRUE WEST/OLD WEST, Box 2107, Stillwater OK 74076. (405)743-3370. Editor: John Joerschke.
Monthly/quarterly b&w magazine with 4-color cover emphasizing American Western history from 1830 to
1910. For a primarily rural and suburban audience, middle-age and older, interested in Old West history,
horses, cowboys, art, clothing and all things Western. Circ. 30,000. Accepts previously published material
and considers some simultaneous submissions. Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for
$2. Art guidelines for SASE.
Illustrations: Approached by 75 illustrators/year. Buys 5-10 illustrations/issue (2 or 3 humorous). "Inside
illustrations are usually, but not always, pen & ink line drawings; covers are Western paintings." Send query
letter with photocopies to be kept on file; "We return anything on request. For inside illustrations, we want
samples of artist's line drawings. For covers, we need to see full-color transparencies." Publication will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Sometimes requests work on spec before
assigning job. "Pays on acceptance for new artists, on assignment for established contributors." Pays
$125-150 for color cover; $20-50 for b&w inside.
Tips: "We think the mainstream of interest in Western Americana has moved in the direction of fine art,
and we're looking for more material along those lines. Our magazine has an old-fashioned Western history
design with a few modern touches. We use a wide variety of styles so long as they are historically accurate
and have an old-time flavor. We must see samples demonstrating historically accurate details of the Old
West."
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TURTLE MAGAZINE, For Preschool Kids, Children's Better Health Institute, 1100 Waterway Blvd.,
Box 567, Indianapolis IN 46206. (317)636-8881. Art Director: Bart Rivers. Estab. 1979. Emphasizes health,
nutrition, exercise and safety for children 2-5 years. Published 8 times/year; 4-color. Original artwork not
returned after publication. Sample copy for 5 first-class stamps; art guidelines for SASE with first-class
postage. Needs computer-literate freelancers familiar with Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop for illustra
tions.
• Also publishes Child Life, Children 's Digest, Children's Playmate, Humpty Dumpty's Magazine and
Jack and JHL
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Works with 20 illustrators/year. Buys 15-30 illustrations/
issue. Interested in "stylized, humorous, realistic and cartooned themes; also nature and health." Works on
assignment only. Send query letter with good photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights.
Pays on publication; $275 for color cover; $35-90 for b&w, $70-155 for color inside; $35-70 for spots. Finds
most artists through samples received in mail.
Tips: "Familiarize yourself with our magazine and other children's publications before you submit any
samples. The samples you send should demonstrate your ability to support a story with illustration."
GUIDE, 1211 Sixth Ave., New York NY 10036. (212)852-7500. Fax: (212)852-7470. Art Director:
Ken Feisel. Estab. 1953. Weekly consumer magazine for television viewers. Circ. 13,000,000. Sample copies
available.
Illustration: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 15-20 illustrations/year. Considers all media. Send
postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions (216 DPI, CMYK, TIFF). Samples are filed. Art director will
contact artist for portfolio review of color tearsheets if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on
acceptance; $1,500-4,000 for color cover; $1,000-2,000 for color inside; $200-500 for spots. Finds artists
through sourcebooks, magazines, word of mouth, submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Prefers designers with experience in editorial design. 100% of design
work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and/or QuarkXPress 3.31. Send
query letter with printed samples and tearsheets.
TWINS MAGAZINE, 6740 Antioch, Suite 155, Merriam KS 66204. (913)722-1090. Fax: (913)722-1767.
Art Director: Cindy Himmelberg. Estab. 1984. Bimonthly 4-color international magazine designed to give
professional guidance to multiples, their parents and professionals who care for them. Circ. 55,000. Sample
copies available. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Pays $25 for b&w, $50 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers children (twins) in assigned situations. Considers watercolor, airbrush, acrylic, marker, colored pencil
and pastel. Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies, slides. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Request portfolio review in original query. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. Portfolio should include final art, color tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Buys all rights.
Pays on publication; $150 for color cover; $100 for color inside. Finds artists through submissions.
JU. THE NATIONAL COLLEGE MAGAZINE, 1800 Century Park E. #820, Los Angeles CA 90067-
1 5 1 1 . (3 1 0)55 1 - 1 3 8 1 . Fax: (3 1 0)55 1 - 1 659. E-mail: editor @ umagazine.com. Website: http://www.umagazine.
com. Editor: Frances Huffman. Estab. 1987. Consumer magazine published 9 times/year. News, lifestyle and
entertainment magazine geared to college students. Magazine is for college students by college students.
Circ. 1.5 million. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers college-related themes. Prefers
color washes. Send query letter with photocopies and tearsheets. Samples are filed and not returned. Reports
back only if interested. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $25 for color.
Illustration: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers bright, light, college-
related, humorous, color only, no b&w. Considers air brush, collage, color washed, colored pencil, marker,
mixed media or watercolor. 25% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator. Send query letter with photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Photoshop files
should be 220 DPI minimum, TIFF or EPS format, CMYK color. Include fonts if any used. Samples are
filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Buys all rights. Pays on publication; $100 for
color cover; $25 for color inside; $25 for spots. Finds illustrators through college campus newspapers and
magazines.
Tips: "We work with college students only."
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES, The Physicians' Resource, 455 S. Fourth Ave., Louisville KY 40202-
2582. (502)589-8250. Fax: (502)587-0848. E-mail: bettuo@aol.com. Publisher and Design Director: Barbara
Barry. Estab. 1991. Bimonthly trade journal "Our audience is physicians looking for jobs. Editorial focus
is on practice-related issues." Circ. 80,000. Originals returned at job's completion. Freelancers should be
familiar with QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
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Illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers pen & ink, mixed media, collage and pastel. Send postcard-size sample or query letter with
tearsheets. Samples are filed and are not returned. Publication will contact artist for portfolio of final art,
tearsheets, eps files on a floppy disk if interested. Buys first or one-time rights. Pays on acceptance plus
30 days; $700 for color cover; $400 for color inside; $100 for spots. Finds artists through soureebooks such
as Workbook, submissions and other magazines.
JUSA SOFTBALL MAGAZINE, (formerly Balls <fe Strikes Softball), 2801 NE 5()th St., Oklahoma City
OK 73111. (405)424-5266. Fax: (405)424-4734. Editor-in-Chief: Ronald A. Babb. Estab. 1933. Monthly
sports consumer magazine emphasizing amateur and Olympic softball. Circ. 310,000. Originals returned at
job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FrecHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Only sports-softball single panel car
toons. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights. Pays $50-100 for b&w.
illustrations: Approached by 10 illustrators/year. Sports-softball only. Considers pen & ink, watercolor,
collage, airbrush, acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter
with tearsheets and photostats. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color
roughs and tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $350 for color cover; $50 for b&w, $100 for
color inside.
VANITY FAIR, 350 Madison Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)880-8800. Fax: (212)880-6707. E-mail;
vfmail@vf.com. Art Director: David Harris. Estab. 1983. Monthly consumer magazine. Circ. 1.1 million.
Does not use previously published artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion, 100% of freelance
design work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Illustrations: Approached by "hundreds" of illustrators/year. Buys 3-4 illustrations/issue. Works on assign
ment only. "Mostly uses artists under contract."
JVARBUSINESS, Dept. AM, One Jericho Plaza, Wing A, Jericho NY 1 1753. (516)733-6700. Contact: Art
Director. Estab. 1985. Emphasizes computer business, for and about value added resellers. "The art is in a
lighter, less technical vein"; monthly 4-color with an "innovative, contemporary, progressive, very creative"
design. Circ. 95,000. Original artwork is returned to the artist after publication. Art guidelines not available.
Illustrations: Approached by 100+ illustrators/year. Works with 30-50 illustrators/year. Buys 150 illustra
tions/year. Needs editorial illustrations. Artists should have a "pop illustrative style.1' Style of Lou Brooks,
Robert Risko, Mark Fredrickson, Bill Mayer. Uses artists mainly for covers, full and single page spreads
and spots. Works on assignment only. Prefers airbrush, then pen & ink, colored pencil, acrylic, pastel and
computer illustration. Send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Sam
ples are filed or are returned only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio, which should include tearsheets, final reproduction/product and slides. Buys one-time
rights. Payment varies. 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia projects. 20% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Send query letter with tearsheets. Pays by project.
Tips: "Show printed pieces or suitable color reproductions. Concepts should be imaginative, not literal.
Sense of humor is important."
VEGETARIAN JOURNAL, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore MD 21203-1463. (410)366-8343. Editor: Debra
Wasserman. Estab. 1982. Bimonthly nonprofit vegetarian magazine that examines the health, ecological and
ethical aspects of vegetarianism. "Highly educated audience including health professionals." Circ. 27,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion upon request. Sample copies
available for $3.
Cartoons: Approached by 4 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous cartoons; single panel
b&w line drawings. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays $25 for
b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers strict vegetarian food scenes (no animal products). Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, charcoal
and mixed media. Send query letter with photostats. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays on acceptance; $25 for b&w/color inside. Finds artists through word of mouth
and job listings in art schools.
Tips: Areas most open to freelancers are recipe section and feature articles. "Review magazine first to learn
our style. Send query letter with photocopy sample of line drawings of food."
VENTURE, Box 150, Wheaton IL 60189. (708)665-0630. Fax: (708)665-0372. Art Director: Robert Fine.
Estab. 1959. 4-color magazine for boys 8-11; published 5 times a year. "Our aim is to promote Christian
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values and awareness of social and ethical issues/' Circ. 20,000. Accepts previously published artwork.
Original artwork returned after publication if requested. Sample copy $1.85 with large SASE; art guidelines
for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Send to attention of cartoon editor. Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-3 cartoons/issue
on nature, family life, sports, school, camping, hiking. Prefers single panel with gagline. Send finished
cartoons. ^Include SASE. Reports in 1 month. Buys first-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $30 minimum.
illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 3-4 color illustrations/issue. Subjects include educa
tion, nature, family life, sports and camping. Works on assignment only. Send business card, tearsheets and
photocopies of samples to be kept on file for future assignments. Samples returned by SASE. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $200 minimum
for color cover; $200 minimum for color inside.
VERMONT MAGAZINE, 2 Maple St., Suite 400, Middlebury VT 05753. (802)388-8480. Fax: (802)388-
8485. Art Director: Susan Romanoff. Estab. 1989. Bimonthly regional publication "aiming to explore what
life in Vermont is like: its politics, social issues and scenic beauty." Circ. 50,000. Accepts previously pub
lished artwork. Original artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage.
Illustrations: Approached by 100-150 illustrators/year. Buys 2-3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment
only. "Particularly interested in creativity and uniqueness of approach." Considers pen & ink, watercolor,
colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with tearsheets, "something that I
can keep." Materials of interest are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include final art and tearsheets. Buys one-time rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint
rights) to previously published work. Pays $800 for color cover; $250 for b&w, $600 for color inside
depending on assignment and size. Finds artists mostly through submissions/self-promos and from other art
directors.
Tips: "Please send me a personalized note that indicates you've seen our magazine and you think your
artwork would fit in; give reasons. Handwritten and informal is just fine. We will continue to see lean times
in the magazine field. Assignment fees for most magazines will probably stay where they are for awhile and
contributors who are unwilling to work in this tough market will probably lose jobs. In return, art directors
will begin to give illustrators more creative freedom."
VIBE, 205 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)522-7092. Fax: (212)522-4578. Art Director: Lee
Ellen Fanning. Estab. 1993. Monthly consumer magazine focused on music, urban culture. Circ. 400,000.
Accepts previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. 100%
of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Cartoons: Approached by 20 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous urban culture themes.
Send postcard-size sample or query letter with brochure and finished cartoons. Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time rights.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/quarter (every three issues). Works
on assignment only. Prefers urban culture themes. Considers all media. Send postcard-size sample or query
letter with photocopies. Samples are filed. Portfolios may be dropped off every Thursday. Publication will
contact artist for portfolio review of roughs, final art and photocopies if interested. Buys one-time or all
rights. Finds artists through portfolio drop-off.
VICA JOURNAL, 14001 James Monroe Hwy., Box 3000, Leesburg VA 22075. (703)777-8810. Fax:
(703)777-8999. E-mail: dialogvica@aol.com. Editor: Tom Hall. Estab. 1965. Quarterly tabloid, b&w with
4-color cover and center spread. "VICA Journal helps high school and post-secondary students learn about
careers, educational opportunities and activities of VICA chapters. VICA is an organization of 250,000
students and teachers in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education." Circ. 250,000. Accepts
previously published artwork. Originals returned at job's completion (if requested). Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 4 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Prefers positive, youthful,
innovative, action-oriented images. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush and acrylic. Send
postcard sample. Accepts disks compatible with Aldus FreeHand 5.0 and PageMaker 6.0. Send EPS files.
Samples are filed. Portfolio should include printed samples, b&w and color tearsheets and photographs.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Pays on acceptance; $100-300 for b&w, $200-400 for color
cover; $50-150 for b&w and $100-200 for color inside; $50-150 for spots.
Tips: "Send samples or a brochure. These will be kept on file until illustrations are needed. Don't call! Fast
turnaround helpful. Due to the unique nature of our audience, most illustrations are not re-usable; we prefer
to keep art."
VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE, Box 4591, Chico CA 95927. (916)891-8410. Fax: (916)891-8443. E-mail:
jsouza@videomaker.com. Art Director: Janet Souza. Monthly 4-color magazine for video camera users with
"contemporary, stylish yet technical design." Circ. 150,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original
artwork returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available. 75% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand.
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Cartoons: Prefers technical illustrations with a humorous twist. Pays $30-200 for b&w, $2(K)-8(K) for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 30 illustrators/yean Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only
Likes "illustration with a humorous twist." Considers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media!
watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage, marker and charcoal. Needs editorial and technical illustration. Send
postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies, brochure, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review. Portfolio should include thumbnails, tearsheets and photo
graphs. Negotiates rights purchased. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays on publica
tion; $30-800 for b&w, $50-1,000 for color inside; $30-50 for spots. Finds artists through submissions/self-
promotions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. Freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker and Aldus
FreeHand. Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, SASE, tearsheets. Pays by the project, $30-1,000.
Tips: "Read a previous article from the magazine and show how it could have been illustrated. The idea is
to take highly technical and esoteric material and translate that into something the layman can understand
Since our magazine is mostly designed on desktop, we are increasingly more inclined to use computer
illustrations along with conventional art. We constantly need people who can interpret our information
accurately for the satisfaction of our readership."
VIM & VIGOR, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix AZ 85014. (602)395-5850. Fax: (602)395-5853. Managing
Art Director: Randi Karabin. Estab. 1985. Quarterly consumer magazine focusing on health. Circ\ 900,000.
Originals returned at job's completion. Sample copies available. Art guidelines available.
• Salud y Vigor, a Spanish version of this magazine, is published twice a year. The company also
publishes a business magazine called Future three times a year.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 12 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers mixed media, collage, charcoal, acrylic, oil, pastel and computer. Send postcard sample with
tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review
of slides and photocopies if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project, Pays on acceptance;
$700-1,100 for color inside; $300-400 for spots. Finds artists through agents, soureebooks, word of mouth
and submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 1 00% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send rtssum6 and tearsheets. Pays for design by the project
by the day or by the hour. ' '
^VISIONS— INTERNATIONAL, THE WORLD OF ILLUSTRATED POETRY, Black Buzzard
Press, 1110 Seaton Lane, Falls Church VA 22046. Editors: Bradley R. Strahan, Brad Ross and Shirley
Sullivan. Emphasizes literature and the illustrative arts for uwell educated, very literate audience, very much
into art and poetry." Published 3 times/year. Circ, 750. Original artwork returned after publication onlv if
requested. Sample copy for $4 (latest issue $5); art guidelines for SASE,
Illustrations: Approached by 40-50 illustrators/year. Acquires approximately 21 illustrations/issue. Needs
poetry text illustration. Works on assignment only. Representational to surrealistic and some cubism. Black
& white only. Send query letter with SASE and photocopies that clearly show artist's style and capability;
no slides or originals. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports within 2 months. Portfolio review
not required. Acquires first rights. "For information of releases on artwork, please contact the editors at the
above address," Pays in copies or up to $10.
Tips: "Finds new artists through our editor or people submitting samples. Don't send slides, We might lose
them. We don't use color, anyway. No amateurs."
WASHINGTON PHARMACIST, 1501 Taylor Ave. SW, Renton WA 98055-3139. (206)228-7171. Fax:
(206)277-3897. E-mail: wspa@u.washington.edu. Website: http://www.weber.u.washington.edu:80Awspa/
wspahome.html Publications Director: Sheri Ray. Estab. 1959. Quarterly association trade maga/ine, b&w
with 2- and 4-color covers, emphasizing Pharmaceuticals, professional issues and management for pharma
cists. Circ. 2,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Sample copies available.
Cartoons: Approached by 15 cartoonists/year. Buys fewer than 5 cartoons/year. Themes vary Send query
letter with brochure and roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested, Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays $15 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 15 illustrators/year. Buys 2-5 illustrations/year. Send postcard sample or query
letter with brochure. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Pays on acceptance; $25-75 cover, $15-25 inside. Finds artists through submissions
and word of mouth. b
w™ MAGAZINE> DeP<" AM> H50 15th St. NW, Washington DC 20071.
(202)334-7585. Fax: (202 334-5693. Art Director: Kelly Doe. Estab. 1986. Weekly magazine; general inter
est. Giro. 1,200,000. Original artwork returned after publication.
Illustrations: Approached by 500 illustrators/year, Buys 3 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers any media. Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Does not report back. To show a
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portfolio, mail tearsheets and slides. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $1,000 for color cover;
$300 for color, "little pieces," inside.
JTHE WATER SKIER, 799 Overlook Dr., Winter Haven FL 33884-1679. (813)324-4341. Fax: (813)325-
8259. E-mail: 76774.1141. Editor: Don Cullimore. Estab. 1950. Bimonthly association publication covering
both competitive and recreational water skiing. Circ. 35,000. Originals not returned. Sample copies available.
Art guidelines not available. 75% of freelance work demands computer knowledge of Aldus PageMaker,
Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
Cartoons: Approached by 2 cartoonists/year. Send query letter with brochure and finished cartoons. Samples
are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights.
illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers specific to waterskiing. Considers pen & ink, watercolor and charcoal. Send query letter with photo
copies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Aldus FreeHand. Send EPS files. Samples are filed.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color
tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, final art and photographs. Buys first rights. Pays on publication.
WEEKLY READER/SECONDARY, Weekly Reader Corp., 245 Long Hill Rd., Middletown CT 06457.
(203)638-2420. Fax: (203)346-5964. Contact: Mike DiGiorgio. Estab. 1928. Educational newspaper, maga
zine, posters and books. Weekly Reader and Secondary periodicals have a newspaper format. The Weekly
Reader emphasizes news and education for children 4-14. The philosophy is to connect students to the world.
Publications are 4-color or 2-color; b&w with 4-color or 2-color cover. Design is "clean, straight-forward."
Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork is returned at job's completion. Sample copies are
available.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Prefers contempory, humorous line work. Preferred themes
and styles vary according to the needs of the story/articles; single panel. Send query letter with printed
samples. Samples filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Pays $75 for b&w; $250-300 for color (full page).
Illustrations: Needs editorial, technical and medical illustration. Style should be "contemporary and age
level appropriate for the juvenile audience. Style of Janet Hamlin, Janet Street, Joe Locco, Joe Klein and
Mas Mianot." Approached by 60-70 illustrators/year. Buys more than 50/week. Works on assignment only.
Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, colored pencil, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, collage and charcoal.
Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, slides, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow up with letter
after initial query. Payment is usually made within 3 weeks of receiving the invoice. Pays $250 for b&w,
$300 for color cover; $250 for b&w, $300 for color inside. Finds artists through artists' submissions/self-
promotions, sourcebooks, agents and reps.
Tips: "Our primary focus is the children's marketplace; figures must be drawn well if style is realistic. Art
should reflect creativity and knowledge of audience's sophistication needs. Our budgets are tight and we
have very little flexibility in our rates. We need artists who can work with our budgets. Still seeking out
artists of all styles — professionals!"
WESTERN TALES MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 33842, Granada Hills CA 91394. Publisher: Dorman Nelson.
Estab. 1993. Quarterly magazine featuring Western fiction and poetry. Circ. 5,000. Originals returned at job's
completion. Sample copies available for $6. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 10 cartoonists/year. Buys 2 cartoons/issue. Prefers Western/Native American
genre humorous cartoons; single panel b&w line drawings with gagline. Send query letter with roughs or
finished cartoons. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports in 2 months. Buys first rights.
Pays $10-50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 10-15 illustrators/year. Buys 30 illustrations/issue. Prefers Western genre-
animals, 1800s depictions, horse-oriented. Considers pen & ink, watercolor and collage. Send postcard sample
or query letter with brochure, SASE and photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE.
Reports back within 2 months. Artist should follow up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio
should include b&w and color roughs and final art. Buys first rights. Pays on publication; $250 for color
cover; $15-50 for b&w inside; $10-15 for spots. Finds artists through word of mouth, art galleries and art
shows.
Tips: Work most open to freelancers is art for color cover, b&w pen & ink or brush watercolor in reference
to stories and poetry. Looking for Western genre depictions of animals, ranch and range life, along with
Native Americans and Native American art. "I keep a file on all artists and illustrators who send information,
queries and work."
WESTWAYS, 2601 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles CA 90007. (213)741-4850. Fax: (213)741-3033. Art Direc
tor: Daphna Shalev. Estab. 1918. A monthly magazine covering travel and people; reaches an upscale audience
through AAA membership as well as newsstand and subscription sales. Circ. 450,000. Original artwork
returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available for SASE.
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Illustrations: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Buys 2-6 illustrations/issue, Works on assignment only.
Preferred style is arty-tasteful, colorful. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, colored
pencil, oil, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with brochure, learsheets and samples. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 1-2 weeks only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials.
Portfolio should include thumbnails, final art, b&w and color tearsheets. Buys first rights. Pays on publication;
$250 minimum for color inside.
fWILDLSFE ART, (formerly Wildlife Art News), P.O. Box 16246, St. Louis Park MN 55416-0246.
(61 2)927-9056. Fax: (612)927-9353. Publisher: Robert Koenke. Estab. 1982. Bimonthly 4-coIor trade journal
with award-winning design. Many two-page color art spreads. "The largest magazine in wildlife art originals,
prints, duck stamps, artist interviews and industry information." Circ. 55,000. Accepts previously published
artwork. Original artwork returned to artist at job's completion. Sample copy for $6. Art guidelines for SASE
with first-class postage.
• This magazine won an Ozzie award in 1995.
Cartoons: Buys up to 6 cartoons/year. Prefers nature, wildlife and environmental themes; single panel.
Send query letter with roughs. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month.
Buys first rights. Pays $50 for b&w.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only. Prefers nature and animal
themes. Considers pen & ink and charcoal. Send postcard sample or query letter. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Mac — QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Send EPS files. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 to 2 months. To show a
portfolio, mail color tearsheets, slides and photocopies. Buys first rights. "We do not pay artists for illustration
in publication material."
Tips: "Interested wildlife artists should send SASE, three to seven clearly-marked slides or transparencies,
short biography and be patient! Also publish annually 1997 Art Collector's Edition, now the seventh issue,
the largest source book of wildlife artists' biographies, color reproductions, print prices and calendar of
events for wildlife art shows. Sculptors, photographers, painters, scratchboard, and pastel artists are invited
to participate in the international volume."
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/BRONX ZOO, 185th and Southern Blvd., Bronx NY 10460. (718)220-
5121. Fax: (718)584-2625. Art Director: Julie Maher. Estab. 1895. Bimonthly magazine that covers endan
gered species and conservation issues. Circ. 200,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork
returned at job's completion. Sample copies and art guidelines available for SASE.
Cartoons: Approached by 100 cartoonists/year. Buys 5 cartoons/issue. Prefers color washes. Send query
letter with brochure, roughs, finished cartoon samples. Samples are filed. Does not report back on queries
and submissions. Buys first rights. Pays $350-850 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers animal illustrations. Considers watercolor, collage, acrylic, mixed media. Send query letter with
brochure, resume, tearsheets. Samples are filed. Does not report back on queries and submissions. Write for
appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include photostats, photocopies,
photographs. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $75-350 for color cover; $350-850 for color inside
(payment varies with size of art).
WIN, 120 S. San Fernando Blvd., Suite 439, Burbank CA 91502. Fax: (818)845-0325. E-mail: ag497@lafn,o
rg. Art Director: Joey Sinatra. A monthly 4-color consumer magazine. "The only magazine in the country
devoted to all aspects of legal gambling." Accepts previously published artwork. Original artwork returned
at job's completion.
Cartoons: Buys 5-12 freelance cartoons/year. Must be gambling related, hip/insider gags. Prefers single
panel, with gagline, b&w line drawings, color washes. Send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys first rights.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 freelance illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Prefers a contemporary
look. Considers pen & ink, watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, color pencil and mixed media. Send query
letter with SASE, slides, tearsheets, CD-ROMs. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Publication
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color tearsheets and
slides. Buys first rights. Pay is negotiable.
Design: Needs designers for multimedia projects.
^WINDOWS NT MAGAZINE, 221 E. 29th St., Loveland CO 80538. (970)663-4700. Fax: (970)667-
2321. E-mail: adamssw@duke.com. Design Director: Steven Adams. Estab. 1995. Monthly technical publica
tion for users of Windows NT. Circ. 30,000.
Illustrations: Buys 5-6 illustrations/issue. Considers all media. 80% of freelance illustration demands knowl
edge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Send postcard sample. Accepts 3.5" floppy,
44-88-250mb SyQuest disk, optical disk and CD-ROM for Mac. Reports back only if interested. Art director
will contact artist for portfolio review of tearsheets if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project.
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Pays on acceptance; $600-1,500 for color cover; $250-500 for b&w inside; $350-1,000 color inside. Pays
$350 for spots. Finds artist through the Workbook and samples.
Tips: "We're looking for illustrators who understand how to bring technical material to life, are professional
and 'push the envelope' with their style and technique."
{WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL, 1570 Boston Post Rd, Guilford CT 06437. (203)453-2777.
Contact: Art Director. Emphasizes the wire industry worldwide, members of Wire Association International,
industry suppliers, manufacturers, research/developers, engineers, etc. Monthly 4-color. Circ. 12,500. Design
is "professional, technical and conservative." Original artwork not returned after publication. Free sample
copy and art guidelines.
Illustrations: Illustrations are "used infrequently.'1 Works on assignment only. Provide samples, business
card and tearsheets to be kept on file for possible assignments. To submit a portfolio, call for appointment.
Reports "as soon as possible." Buys all rights. Pay is negotiable; on publication. 85% of freelance work
demands computer literacy in IBM/Ventura/CorelDraw.
Tips: "Show practical artwork that relates to industrial needs; and avoid bringing samples of surrealism, for
example. Also, show a variety of techniques — and know something about who we are and the industry we
serve."
WISCONSIN TRAILS, Box 5650, Madison WI 53705. (608)23 1-2444. Production Manager: Nancy Mead.
4-color publication concerning travel, recreation, history, industry and personalities in Wisconsin. Published
6 times/year. Circ. 35,000. Previously published and photocopied submissions OK. Art guidelines for SASE.
Illustrations: Buys 6 illustrations/issue. "Art work is done on assignment, to illustrate specific articles. All
articles deal with Wisconsin. We allow artists considerable stylistic latitude." Send postcard samples or query
letter with brochure, photocopies, SASE, tearsheets, resume, photographs, slides and transparencies. Samples
kept on file for future assignments. Indicate artist's favorite topics; name, address and phone number. Include
SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights on a work-for-
hire basis. Pays on publication; $50-150 for b&w; $50-400 color inside. Finds artists through magazines,
submissions/self-promotions, artists' agents and reps and attending art exhibitions.
Tips: Keep samples coming of new work.
JWOMENWISE, 38 S. Main St., Concord NH 03301-4817. (603)225-2739. Fax: (603)228-6255. Editor:
Luita D. Spangler. Estab. 1978. Quarterly consumer magazine. "We are a feminist, pro-choice, pro-animal
rights health journal offering articles, book reviews, poetry and feminist analysis and news." Circ. 1,000.
Sample copies available. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Illustration: Approached by 8-12 illustrators/year. Buys 40 illustrations/year. Prefers line drawings of
women, marginalia. Considers pen & ink. Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports
back in 1 month. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication. Pays $15 for b&w and 1 year subscription
for cover; subscription and 5 portfolio copies for inside b&w.
WONDER TIME, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City MO 64131. (816)333-7000. Fax: (816)3331-4439. Editor:
Lois Perrigo. Estab. 1969. Weekly 4-color Sunday school "story paper" emphasizing inspiration and charac
ter-building material for first and second graders, 6-8 years old, for Sunday School curriculum. Circ. 40,000.
Sample copies for SASE with 560 postage.
Illustrations: Buys 1 illustration/issue. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with tearsheets or
photocopies to be kept on file. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; $40 for b&w; $75 for color.
Tips: "Include illustrations of 6-8 year old ethnic children in your portfolio. We use some full-color cartoons
to illustrate our Bible-in- Action stories."
WOODENBOAT PUBLICATIONS, Box 78, Brooklin ME 04616. (207)359-4651. E-mail: greg@hyper
net.com. Website: http://www.woodenboat.com. Art Director: Gregory Summers. Concerns designing, build
ing, repairing, using and maintaining wooden boats. Bimonthly. Circ. 106,000. Previously published work
OK. Sample copy for $4.
Illustrations: Buys 48 illustrations/year on wooden boats or related items. Send postcard sample or query
letter with resume, slides and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Reports in 1-2
months. "We are always in need of high quality technical drawings. Buys first North American serial rights.
Pays on publication. Rates vary, but usually $50-400 for spots."
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Send query letter with tearsheets, resume and slides. Pays by project.
Tips: "We work with several professionals on an assignment basis, but most of the illustrative material that
we use in the magazine is submitted with a feature article. When we need additional material, however, we
will try to contact a good freelancer in the appropriate geographic area."
WORDPERFECT MAGAZINE and WORDPERFECT FOR WINDOWS MAGAZINE, 270 W.
Center St., Orem UT 84057-4683. (801)226-5555. Fax: (801)226-8804. E-mail: donla@wpmag.com. Web
site: http://www.wpmag.com. Assistant Art Director: Don Lambson. Estab. 1989. Monthly 4-color consumer
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magazine for WordPerfect users (nearly 10,000,000 in the US). Circ. 250,000. Accepts previously published
artwork. Originals and 10 tearsheets returned at job's completion.
• These publications have been awarded Certificates of Design Excellence in PRINT'a Regional
Design Annual for 1994 and 1995. They have also been honored for best magazine design in the
Society of Publication Design's 29th design annual.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers conceptual work in any style or medium. Send postcard sample and tearsheets. Accepts disk submis
sions. Samples filed or returned by SASE if requested. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets and finished art samples. Buys one-time rights. Pays
on acceptance; $1,500 for color cover; $800 for color inside; $500-600 for spots. Finds artists through
Showcase, Workbook and self-promotions.
Tips: "In the future, increased availability of stock illustrations will result in extra reimbursement for quality
conceptual illustrations."
WORKBENCH, K.C. Publishing, Inc., 700 W. 47th St., Suite 310, Kansas City MO 64112. Executive
Editor: A. Robert Gould. Estab. 1957. Bimonthly 4-color magazine for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers.
Circ. 550,000. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe illustrator or QuarkXPress on the
Macintosh.
Cartoons: Buys 5 cartoons/year. Interested in woodworking and do-it-yourself themes; single panel with
gagline. Submit samples with SASE. Reports in 1 month. Buys all rights, but may reassign rights to artist
after publication. Pays on acceptance; $40 minimum for b&w line drawings.
Illustrations: Works with 10 illustrators/year. Buys 100 illustrations/year. Artists with experience in the
area of technical drawings, especially house plans, exploded views of furniture construction, power tool and
appliance cutaways, should send SASE for sample copy and art guidelines. Style of Eugene Thompson, Don
Mannes and Mario Ferro. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning job. Pays $50-1,200 for b&w, $100-1,500 for color inside.
Tips: "We have cut back on the number of stories purchased, though not necessarily the amount of art."
WORKING MOTHER MAGAZINE, 230 Park Ave., New York NY 10169. (212)551-9533. Fax:
(212)551-9757, Creative Director; Alberto Orta. Estab. 1979. "A monthly service magazine for working
mothers focusing on work, money, children, food and fashion." Original artwork is returned at job's comple
tion. Sample copies and art guidelines available.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 3-5 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers light humor and child/parent, work themes. Considers watercolor, collage, airbrush, acrylic, colored
pencil, oil, mixed media and pastel. Send query letter with brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed and
are not returned. Does not report back, in which case the artist should call or drop off portfolio. Portfolio
should include tearsheets, slides and photographs. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance; $150-2,000 for
color inside.
WRITER'S DIGEST, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Art Director: Daniel T. Pessell. Editor: Tom
Clark (for cartoons). Monthly magazine emphasizing freelance writing for freelance writers, Circ. 250,000.
Original artwork returned after publication. Sample copy for $3.
• Cartoons submitted are also considered for inclusion in annual Writer's Yearbook,
Cartoons: Buys 3 cartoons/issue. Theme: the writing life. Needs cartoons that deal with writers and the
trials of writing and selling their work. Also, writing from a historical standpoint (past works), language use
and other literary themes. Prefers single panel with or without gagline. Send finished cartoons. Material
returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Pays on acceptance;
$50-85 for b&w.
Illustrations: Buys 5 illustrations/month. Theme: the writing life. Prefers b&w line art primarily. Works on
assignment only. Send postcard or any printed/copied samples to be kept on file (limit size to S/sX 11).
Accepts Mac-formatted disk submissions. "EPS, PICT, TIFF or JPEG OK for viewing — for reproduction
we need EPS.'* Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $400-500 for color cover; $75-350 for inside
b&w.
Tips: "We're also looking for b&w spots of writing-related subjects. We buy all rights; $15-25/spot."
WRITER'S YEARBOOK, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Submissions Editor: Amanda Boyd.
Annual publication featuring "the best writing on writing," Topics include writing and marketing techniques,
business issues for writers and writing opportunities for freelance writers and people getting started in writing.
THE MULTIMEDIA INDEX preceding the General Index in the back of this
book lists markets seeking freelancers with multimedia, CD-ROM skills.
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Original artwork returned with 1 copy of the issue in which it appears. Sample copy $6.25. Affiliated with
Writer's Digest. Cartoons submitted to either publication are considered for both.
Cartoons: Uses 3-6 cartoons in yearbook. "All cartoons must pertain to writing — its joys, agonies, quirks.
All styles accepted, but high-quality art is a must." Prefers single panel, with or without gagline, b&w line
drawings or washes. Send finished cartoons. Samples returned by SASE. Reports in 1-2 months. Buys first
North American serial rights for one-time use. Pays on acceptance; $50 minimum for b&w.
Tips: "A cluttery style does not appeal to us. Send finished, not rough art, with clearly typed gaglines.
Cartoons without gaglines must be particularly well-executed."
JWY'EAST HISTORICAL JOURNAL, P.O. Box 294, Rhododendron OR 97049. (503)622-4798. Fax:
(503)622-4798. Publisher: Michael P. Jones. Estab. 1994. Quarterly historical journal. "Our readers love
history and nature, and this is what we are about. Subjects include America, Indians, fur trade, Oregon Trail,
etc., with a focus on the Pacific Northwest." Circ. 2,500. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals
returned at job's completion if accompanied by SASE. Sample copies and art guidelines for SASE with first-
class postage. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
Cartoons: Approached by 50 cartoonists/year. Buys 6 cartoons/issue. Prefers Northwest Indians, Oregon
Trail, wildlife; single panel. Send query letter with brochure, roughs and finished cartoons. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Buys reprint rights. Pays in copies.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 10 illustrations/issue. Prefers Northwest Indians,
Oregon Trail, fur trade, wildlife. Considers pen & ink, airbrush and charcoal. Send query letter with brochure,
resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Publication will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails, tearsheets, slides, roughs,
photostats, photocopies, final art and photographs. Buys first rights. Pays in copies. Finds artists through
submissions, sourcebooks and word of mouth.
Design: Needs freelancers for design and production. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills. Send
brochure, photocopies, SASE, tearsheets, resume, photographs, slides, transparencies. Pays in published
copies.
Tips: Uses freelancers for "feature articles in need of illustrations. However, we will consider doing a feature
on the artist's work. Artists find us. Send us a good selection of your samples, even if they are not what we
are looking for. Once we see what you can do, we will give an assignment."
JYELLOW SILK: Journal of Erotic Arts, Box 6374, Albany CA 94706. (510)644-4188. Publisher: Lily
Pond. Estab. 1981. Annual magazine emphasizing "erotic literature and arts for well educated, highly literate
readership, generally personally involved in arts field." Returns original artwork after publication. Sample
copy for $7.50.
Illustrations: Acquires 10-20 illustrations/issue by 1 artist if possible. Considers "anything in the widest
definitions of eroticism except brutality, bondage or S&M. We're looking for work that is beautiful artistic.
We are really fine arts as opposed to illustration. No pornography. All sexual persuasions represented."
Prefers acrylic, then pen & ink, watercolor, oil, pastel, collage and mixed media. Send originals, photocopies,
slides, photostats, good quality photographs. Color and b&w examples in each submission are preferred.
Include name, address and telephone number on all samples. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 3 months. Buys first rights or reprint rights. Negotiates payment plus copies. Pays on publication.
Tips: "Artistic quality is of equal or higher importance than erotic content. There are too many people doing
terrible work thinking it will sell if it's sexual. Don't send it to me! Disturbingly, hard-edge S&M images
seem more frequent. Don't send us those, either!!"
$YM, Dept. AM, 28th Floor, 685 3rd Aye., New York NY 10017. (212)878-8602. Fax: (212)286-0935.
Creative Director: Henry Connell. A fashion magazine for teen girls between the ages of 14-21. Ten issues
(monthly and 2 joint issues — June- July and December-January.) Original artwork returned at job's comple
tion. Sample copies available.
Cartoons: Buys 1-3 cartoons/issue. Prefers funny, whimsical illustrations related to girl/guy problems.
Prefers single and double panel, color washes. Send query letter with promo card. Samples are filed or not
filed (it depends on how good). Samples are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys
one-time rights.
Illustrations: Buys 1-2 illustrations/issue. Buys 12-36 illustrations/year. Preferred themes include horoscope
and dreams. Considers watercolor, collage, acrylic, colored pencil, oil, charcoal, mixed media, pastel. Samples
are filed or not filed (depending on quality). Samples are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio, which should include roughs and final art, color tearsheets
and photocopies. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance or publication. Offers one half of original fee
as kill fee.
YOGA JOURNAL, 2054 University Ave., Berkeley CA 94704-1082. (510)841-9200. Fax: (510)644-3101.
E-mail: yogajml@aol.com. Website: http://www.yogajournal.com. Art Director: Jonathan Wieder. Estab.
1975. Bimonthly consumer magazine emphasizing health, consciousness, yoga, holistic healing, transpersonal
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psychology, body work and massage, martial arts, meditation and Eastern spirituality, Giro. 80,000. Originals
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available.
Illustrations: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Buys 8 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Considers all media, including electronic (Mac). Send query letter with any reproductions. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5,5. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Publication will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance; $800-1,500 for color
cover; $500-1,000 for b&w, $800-1,200 for color inside; $150-400 for spots.
Tips: "Send plenty of samples in a convenient form (i.e. 8!/:X 1 1 color photocopies with name and phone
number on each sample) that don't need to be returned. Printed samples are always desirable."
YOUR HEALTH, 5401 NW Broken Sound Blvd., Boca Raton FL 33487. (407)989-1 176. Fax; (407)997-
9210. E-mail: yhealth@aol.com. Photo Editor: Judy Browne. Estab. I960. Biweekly health and fitness maga
zine for the general public. Circ. 50,000. Accepts previously published artwork, Originals returned at job's
completion. Sample copies available. Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Cartoons: Approached by 30 cartoonists/year. Buys 10 cartoons/year. Prefers health and fitness humorous
cartoons; b&w line drawings. Send query letter with roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month.
Buys one-time rights. Pays $50 for b&w/color.
Illustrations: Approached by 100 illustrators/year. Buys 2 illustrations/issue. Prefers health and fitness
themes. Considers all media. Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 1 month. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include any samples. Buys one-time rights. Pays on publication; $100- 125 for b&w, $200-250 for
color inside; $50-75 for spots. Finds artists through other publications.
Tips: Features and departments are both open to freelancers.
YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS, 60 Revere Dr., Northbrook 1L 60062-1574. (847)205-3000. Fax: (847)564-
8197. Supervisor of Art Direction: Pam Pannucci. Estab. 1978. Quarterly consumer and company magazine,
"Your Health & Fitness is a magazine that allows clients to customize up to eight pages. Clients consist of
hospitals, HMOs and corporations," Circ, 600,000. Accepts previously published artwork. Originals are
returned at job's completion. Sample copies available, 70% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus Freehand.
Cartoons: Approached by 12 cartoonists/year. Buys 1 cartoon/issue. Prefers humorous, health, fitness and
food cartoons; single panel, b&w line drawings with gaglines. Send query letter with finished cartoons.
Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys one-time or reprint rights.
Pays $150 for b&w, $200 for color.
Illustrations: Approached by 200 illustrators/year. Buys 6 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only.
Prefers exercise, fitness, psychology, drug data, health cost, first aid, diseases, safety and nutrition themes;
any style. Send postcard sample and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac, Adobe
Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested, Portfolio should include b&w and color
tearsheets and slides. Buys one-time or reprint rights. Pays on publication; $400-600 for color cover; $75-150
for b&w, $150-400 for color inside; $100-150 for spots, Finds artists through sourccbooks and submissions.
Design: Needs freelancers for design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or
QuarkXPress. Send query letter with tearsheets and resume. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Fast Facts" section of magazine is most open to freelancers; uses health- or fitness-related cartoons.
YOUR MONEY MAGAZINE, 5705 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60659, (312)275-3590, Art Director:
Beth Ceisel. Estab. 1980. Bimonthly 4-color personal finance magazine. "Provides useful advice on saving,
investing and spending. Design is accessible and reader-friendly." Circ. 500,000. Original artwork returned
after publication. Art guidelines for SASE with first-class postage. Needs computer-literate freelancers for
illustration, charts/graphs. 30% of freelance work demands knowledge, of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator
or Photoshop.
Illustrations: Buys 10-12 illustrations/issue. Works on assignment only. Editorial illustration is based upon
specific needs of an article, therefore style, tone and content will vary. Send postcard sample or tearsheets.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Photo
shop. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Publication will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Buys first rights or one-time rights. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays $300-800
for b&w, $300-1,000 for cover; $300-1,100 for color inside; $200-400 for spots. Finds artists through other
magazines, submissions and sourcebooks,
Tips; "Show only your best work. Include tearsheets in portfolio. Computers are taking on a very important
role in magazine publishing."
JZYMURGY, 736 Pearl St., Boulder CO 80306. (303)447-0816. Fax: (303)447-2825. E-mail: vicki@aob.o
rg. Art Director: Vicki Hopewell. Estab. 1978. Magazine for nonprofit organization published 5 times/year.
"Zymurgy is a journal of the American Homebrewers Assoc. Our goal is to promote public awareness and
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appreciation of the quality and variety of beer through education, research and the collection and dissemina
tion of information." Circ. 45,000.
Cartoons: Approached by 1-2 cartoonists/year. Buys 1-2 cartoons/issue. Prefers humorous, b&w and color
washes, b&w line drawings, with or without gagline. Send finished cartoons, photographs, photocopies
roughs, tearsheets, any samples. Samples are filed. Buys one-time rights. Pays on acceptance, 30 day net-
Si 00-300 for b&w cartoons; $ 150-350 for color cartoons. '
Illustration: Approached by 20 illustrators/year. Prefers beer and homebrewing themes. Buys 10 illustra
tions/issue. Considers all media. Send postcard sample or query letter with printed samples, photocopies
tearsheets; follow-up sample every 3 months. Accepts disk submissions with EPS or TIFF files "We prefer
samples we can keep." Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of
b&w, color, final art, photographs, photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets, thumbnails, transparencies- whatever
^aJ^St/epresentS ^ Buys one-time ri§hts. Pays 30 day net on acceptance; $600-2,000 for color cover;
$200-600 for b&w inside; $200-800 for color. Pays $200-1,500 for spots. Finds artists through agents
sourcebooks (Society of Illustrators, Graphis, Print, Colorado Creative], mags, word of mouth, submissions'
Design: Needs freelancers for multimedia projects. Prefers local design freelancers only with experience in
Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.31, Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send query letter with printed samples
photocopies, tearsheets. Phone art director.
Tips: "Keep sending promotional material for our files. Anything beer-related for subject matter is a plus
We look at all styles."
MARKET CONDITIONS are constantly changing! If you're still using this
book and it is 1998 or later, buy the newest edition of Artist's & Graphic Designer's
Market at your favorite bookstore or order directly from Writer's Digest Books.
Posters & Prints
If you look at the careers of well-known artists (sculptors as well as painters) you will
notice that in addition to their favored media, most of them produce multiples of their
work. Producing multiple editions is attractive to both artists and collectors for several
reasons. Have you ever noticed, perhaps at an opening of an exhibition, or at an art
fair, that though there are many paintings on display, everybody wants to buy the same
one? Certain images have a wide appeal and will sell again and again.
Artists and collectors appreciate the print and poster option because it makes artwork
more affordable. Artists charge a lot more for original paintings than for prints. How
ever, they sell a lot more prints because more people can afford them.
Artists who produce intricate, detailed work that is very time consuming to paint,
find prints are an ideal solution. If it takes months to create a painting, the artist is not
going to have many original works to sell. But if the artist creates six images a year
and turns them into prints he can make hundreds of sales from the same images.
Posters and prints increase your visibility. You can sell your work all over the country
at various galleries and commercial outlets. You or your gallery dealer can market more
of your work to corporations, hotel chains and hospitals. When your work is on display
in more spaces your name becomes more recognizable. In time, the exposure you gain
from prints will make your original paintings more valuable.
Your gallery will appreciate your venture into prints also. Your gallery dealer may
even offer to publish your work. (You'll notice that some of the art publishers in this
section are also galleries.) Often potential buyers will enter a gallery, admire a painting
and ask if the artist also sells prints. Gallery dealers love to answer "yes" to this
question because it usually leads to a sale. So if you already are represented by a gallery,
inquire if they would also sell prints of your work. Chances are they have a flat drawer
in back for the specific purpose of storing prints for sale. If you do not have a gallery
yet, informing potential dealers that you also create print editions can only add value
to your submission.
FIRST, EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
There are several ways to produce posters or prints. Each method has its advantages.
It's a good idea to talk to several artists who have used each method. (If you see a print
you like in a local gallery, write the artist a note. Most artists are only too happy to
help fellow artists.) After you talk to artists, evaluate each method based on your own
temperament and marketing skills.
Art Publishers & Poster Companies
Most of the companies listed in this section are art publishers and/or poster compa
nies. These companies contract with artists to put a piece of artwork in print form. The
companies pay for and supervise the production and marketing of work. Sometimes a
publisher will agree to run prints of pre-existing images, while other times they will
ask the artist to create a new piece of art. The resulting work will either be an original
print, a poster, a limited edition print or offset reproduction, depending on how it is
produced and where it is sold.
The benefit of working with a publisher/distributor is that they will take on the
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expense and duties of printing and marketing. (There are companies listed who are only
distributors and do not publish, so be sure to take note which you are sending to.) Be
sure to research art publishers thoroughly before you sign with them. Examine their
catalog for examples of their prints to make sure the colors are true and that paper
quality is high. Find out how they plan to market your work and what outlets it will
be sold to before you sign a contract.
Fine Art or Decorative?
Another factor to consider before choosing a publisher is whether you want to market
your work to the fine art market or the decorative market. Visit galleries, frame shops,
furniture stores and other retail outlets that carry prints to see where your art might fit
in. You may also want to visit designer showrooms and interior decoration outlets. Visit
trade shows such as ArtExpo in New York City, and Art Buyers Caravan (known as
the ABC show) in Atlanta, and read Decor magazine to get a sense of what sells in
both markets. (See Publications of Interest, page 681 for Decor 's address).
Some of the listings in this section are for fine art presses. Other presses are more
commercial. The way to distinguish them is by reading the listings carefully to deter
mine if they create their editions for the fine art market or for the decorative market.
If you don't mind creating commercial images, and following current trends, the
decorative market can be quite lucrative. Read Lauren Karp's Insider Report on page
274 to discover how artists must keep up with trends to appeal to international compa
nies like Scandecor.
Once you've selected a list of potential publishers, send for artist's guidelines or
catalogs if they are available. Some larger publishers will not send their catalogs because
they are too expensive, but you can often ask to see one at your local poster shop, print
gallery, upscale furniture store or frame shop.
APPROACHING AND WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS
To approach a publisher, send a brief query letter, a short bio, a list of galleries that
represent your work and five to ten slides. It helps to send printed pieces or tearsheets
as samples, as these show publishers that your work can be reproduced effectively and
that you have some understanding of the publication process.
A few publishers will buy work outright for a flat fee, but most pay on a royalty
basis. Royalties for handpulled prints are usually based on retail price and range from
5 to 20 percent, while percentages for offset reproductions are lower (from 2Vi to 5
percent) and are based on the wholesale price. Be aware that some publishers may hold
back royalties to cover promotion and production costs. This is not uncommon.
As in other business transactions, make sure you understand all the terms of your
contract before you sign. The publisher should provide a description of the print ahead
of time, including the size, printing method, paper and number of images to be pro
duced. Other things to watch for include insurance terms, marketing plans, and a guaran
tee of a credit line and copyright notice.
Always retain ownership of your original work, and try to work out an arrangement
in which you're selling publication rights only. You'll also want to sell rights only for
a limited period of time. Such arrangements will leave you with the option to sell the
image later as a reprint, or to license it for other use (for example as a calendar or note
card).
Most publishers will arrange for the artist to see a press proof and will give the artist
final approval of a print. The more you know about the printing process and what can
and cannot be done in certain processes, the better. If possible, talk to a printer ahead
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of time about your concerns. Knowing what to expect beforehand will eliminate sur
prises and headaches for the printer, publisher and you,
EXPLORE
• Working at a co-op press. You can skip the middleman entirely and learn to make
your own hand-pulled original prints — such as lithographs, monoprints, etchings or
silkscreens. If there is a co-op press in your city, you can rent time on a printing press
and create your own editions. It is rewarding to learn printing skills and have the hands-
on experience. You also gain total control of your work. The drawback is you have to
market your images yourself, by approaching galleries or other clients.
• Self-publishing with a printing company. Several national printing concerns ad
vertise heavily in artists' magazines, encouraging artists to publish their own work, If
you are a savvy marketer, who understands the ins and outs of trade shows and direct
marketing, this can be an attractive option. However it takes a large investment up
front. You could end up with a thousand prints taking up space in your basement, or if
you are a good marketer you could end up selling them all and making a much larger
profit from your work than if you had gone through a major art publisher or poster
company. (Jan Mayer, our Insider Report subject on page 262 worked with a printer to
publish editions that she sells to the corporate market.)
• Marketing through distributors. If you choose the self-publishing route, but don't
have the resources to market your prints, contact one of the distributors listed in this
section. Distributors will market your self-published work to outlets around the country
in exchange for a percentage of sales. Distributors are particularly good at marketing
posters. They have connections with all kinds of outlets you might not have thought
of, like college bookstores and museum shops.
• Working with a fine art press. Fine art presses are different from commercial
presses in that the artist and press operators (usually artists themselves) work side by
side to create the edition every step of the way. The artist working on the press will
share her experience and knowledge of the printing process. You will pay a fee for the
time your work is on the press and for the expert advice of the printer, but you do not
pay a commission on prints sold.
A NOTE ABOUT SCULPTURE
Some publishers also handle limited editions of sculptural pieces and market them
tfarpugh fine art galleries. Sculptural editions are made by casting several forms from
the same mold. Check the listings in this section for more targeted information about
this publishing option.
UNDERSTANDING PRINT JARGON
• Why "working in a series" helps sales. It is often easier to market a series of
small prints exploring a single theme or idea than it is to market larger images. If you
already are represented by a gallery, your dealer might advise you on what sizes and
themes she can sell. A series of similar prints works well on walls in long hospital
corridors, in office meeting rooms or restaurants. Also marketable are "paired" images.
Hotels often purchase two similar prints for each of their rooms.
• Signing and numbering your editions. Before you enter the print arena, you will
need to know the proper method of signing and numbering your editions. You can get
an idea of how this is done by visiting galleries and museums and talking to fellow
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artists. Perhaps you already learned the procedure in art school.
If you are creating a limited edition, with a specific set number of prints, all prints
are numbered, such as 100/35. The largest number is the total number of prints in the
edition; the smaller number is the number of the print. Some artists hold out 10% as
artist's proofs and number them separately with AP after the number (such as 5/100
AP). Many artists sign and number their prints in pencil.
• Original prints. Original prints may be woodcuts, engravings, linocuts, mezzotints,
etchings, lithographs or serigraphs. What distinguishes them is that they are produced
by hand by the artist (and consequently often referred to as hand-pulled prints). In a
true original print the work is created specifically to be a print. Each print is considered
an original because the artist creates the artwork directly on the plate, woodblock,
etching stone or screen. Original prints are sold through specialized print galleries,
frame shops and high-end decorating outlets, as well as fine art galleries.
• Offset reproductions and posters. Offset reproductions, also known as posters
and image prints, are reproduced by photochemical means. Since plates used in offset
reproductions do not wear out, there are no physical limits on the number of prints
made. Quantities, however, may still be limited by the publisher in order to add value
to the edition. Many of the companies listed in this section offer this option.
PRICING CRITERIA FOR LIMITED
EDITIONS AND POSTERS
Original prints are always sold in limited editions and consequently command higher
prices than posters (which usually are not numbered). Since plates for original prints
are made by hand, and as a result can only withstand a certain amount of use, the
number of prints that can be pulled is limited by the number of impressions that can
be made before the plate wears out. Some publishers impose their own limits on the
number of impressions to increase a print's value. These limits may be set as high as
700 to 1,000 impressions, but some prints are limited to just 250 to 500, making them
highly prized by collectors.
Prices for reproductions vary widely depending on the quantity available; the artist's
reputation; the popularity of the image; the quality of the paper, ink and printing process.
Since prices are lower than for original prints, publishers tend to select images with
high-volume sales potential.
THE CANVAS TRANSFER OPTION
Canvas transfers are becoming increasingly popular. Instead of, and often in addition
to, printing an image on paper, the publisher transfers your image onto canvas so the
work has the look and feel of a painting. Some publishers market limited editions of
750 prints on paper, along with a smaller edition of 100 of the same work on canvas.
The edition on paper might sell for $150 per print, while the canvas transfer would be
priced higher, perhaps selling for $395.
DON'T OVERLOOK THE COLLECTIBLES MARKET
If your artwork has wide appeal, and you are flexible, success might be waiting for
you in the multi-million dollar plates and collectibles market. You will be asked to
adjust your work to fit into a circular format if it is chosen for a collectible plate, so
be prepared to work with the company's creative staff to develop the final image.
Consult the Greeting Cards, Games & Products section for companies specializing in
collectibles.
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POPULAR COLORS HAKE YOUR WORK MARKETABLE
The Color Association of the United States (CAUS), the association that tracks and
discovers color trends and reports them to the industry, forecasts a focus on tonalism
for 1997-98. Tonalism is the varying shades within a hue category, Margaret Walch,
associate director of CAUS, reports on four tonal "stories'1 that will be prominent in
the coming year:
1, Charcoal gray and taupe through light gray.
2, Reddish tones
3, Purples from grapes to lilacs to overcast sky blues.
4, A continuing direction in yellow-greens. Yellow tonalities include bronze tones
and buffs all the way to creamy white.
The popular tones, no matter what color, will appear soft and accommodating.
Interestingly enough* according to the association's forecast, the new hues are often
placed against a silver background, or used in combinations that emphasize the impor
tance of lesser metals like silver, aluminum, copper, brass and bronze, (For more
information about CAUS, call Margaret Walch at (212)582-6884.)
AARON ASHLEY, INC., 230 Fifth Ave., Suite 400, New York NY 10001. (212)532-9227. Fax: (212)481-
4214. Contact: Philip D. Ginsburg or Budd Wiesenburg. Produces unlimited editions, 4-color offset and
hand-colored reproductions for distributors, manufacturers, museums, schools and galleries. Clients: major
US and overseas distributors, museums, galleries and frame manufacturers.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the designer market. Considers oil paintings and watercolor. Prefers
realistic or representational works. Artists represented include French-American Impressionists, Bierstadt,
Russell Remington, Jacqueline Penney, Ron McKee, Carolyn Blish and Urania Christy Tarbot. Editions
created by working from an existing painting or chrome. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes more
than 100 editions/year.
First Contact & Terms: Query with SASE and slides or photos. "Do not send originals." Artist should
follow up with call and/or letter after initial query. Reports immediately. Pays royalties or fee. Offers advance.
Negotiates rights purchased. Requires exclusive representation for unlimited editions. Provides written con
tract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Galeria in New York City.
AARON FINE ARTS, 1809 Reisterstown Rd, #134, Baltimore MD 21208. (410)484-8900. Fax: (410)484-
3965. Contact: Aaron Young or Merritt Young. Art publisher, distributor, gallery. Publishes and distributes
handpulled originals, limited editions, offset reproductions and posters. Clients: wholesale, retail; national,
international.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, water-
color, mixed media, pastel and acrylic. Prefers contemporary, colorful abstracts, unusual landscapes, florals,
figuratives. Artists represented include Laurie Fields, Zule, Alvarez, Susan Mackey, John O'Brien, Barbieri,
Ghambaro, Amanda Watt. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing
painting. Approached by 50 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, slides, photographs and
photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks.
Publisher/Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color
thumbnails, final art and photographs. Negotiates payment. No advance. Requires exclusive representation
of artist. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm and shipping from firm.
Tips: Recommends artists attend Art Expo New York City.
ADDI FINE ART PUBLISHING, 961 Matley Lane, Suite 105, Reno NV 89502. (800)845-2950. Fax:
(702)324-4066. Director: Winifred Wilson. Estab. 1989. Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes
posters, canvas reproductions and limited editions. Clients: galleries and distributors. Current clients include
Prints Plus, London Contemporary Art and Endangered Species Stores.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector and the commercial market. Considers oil and acrylic. Prefers
wildlife, landscapes and marine themes. Artists represented include David Miller, Ken Conragan, Scott Jacobs
and John Cosby. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting.
Approached by 25 artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 1-2 emerging, 1-2 mid-career and 2-3
established artists/year. Distributes the work of 2-3 established artists/year.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, photocopies, resume, transparencies, tearsheets and
photographs. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Publisher/Distributor will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays variable royalties. Buys reprint rights. Provides promo
tion, shipping from firm, insurance while work is at firm, and written contract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Art Expo in New York and Las Vegas and ABC in Atlanta. "Submit photos
or slides of work presently available. We usually request that originals be sent if we are interested in art."
:fAERODROME PRESS, INC., 3121 S. Seventh St., Tacoma WA 98405-2506. (206)761-8022. Fax:
(206)761-8026. E-mail: wfpp@aol.com. President: Steve W. Sherman. Estab. 1987. Art publisher, distributor.
Publishes/distributes limited editions, unlimited editions, canvas transfers, fine art prints, offset reproductions.
Clients: art galleries, aviation museums, frame shops and interior decorators.
Needs: Seeking aviation-related art for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil and
acrylic. Artists represented include John Young, Ross Buckland, Mike Machat, James Dietz and Jack Fellows.
Editions created by collaboarating with the artist or working from an existing painting. Approached by 15-
20 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and established artists/year. Distributes the
work of 1-3 emerging and 2-3 mid-career and established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples
are filed or sometimes returned by SASE. Artist should follow-up with call. Portfolio should include color
photographs, transparencies and final art. Pays royalties of 20% or 50% commission of wholesale price.
Buys one-time or reprint rights. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm,
promotion, shipping from firm and written contract.
*KE1TH ALEXANDER EDITIONS, 102-1445 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2T3
Canada. (604)682-1234. Fax: (604)682-6004. President: Barrie Mowatt. Estab. 1978. Art publisher, distribu
tor and gallery. Publishes and distributes limited editions, handpulled originals and posters. Clients: galleries
and other distributors.
Needs: Prefers original themes. Publishes and distributes the work of 1 1 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are not
filed and are returned. Reports back within 6-12 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio of transparen
cies. Pays flat fee or on consignment basis; payment method is negotiated. Buys all rights. Requires exclusive
representation of the artist. Provides insurance, promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract.
Tips: "Present a professional portfolio which accurately reflects the real work. Also have goals and objectives
about lifestyle expectations."
JALEXANDRE A DU M, P.O. Box 34, Upper Marlboro MD 20773. (301)856-3217. Fax: (301)856-2486.
Artistic Director: Walter Mussienko. Estab. 1972. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes and distributes
handpulled originals, limited editions and originals. Clients: retail art galleries, collectors and corporate
accounts.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the serious collector and designer market. Considers oil,
watercolor, acrylic, pastel, ink, mixed media, original etchings and colored pencil. Prefers landscapes, wild
life, abstraction, realism and impressionism. Artists represented include Cantin and Gantner. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 30 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2 emerging, 2 mid-
career and 3-4 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 2-4 emerging, 2 mid-career and 24 established
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are filed.
Reports back with 4-6 weeks only if interested. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio or mail
photographs and original pencil sketch. Payment method is negotiated: consignment and/or direct purchase.
Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides promotion, a written contract
and shipping from firm.
Tips: "Artist must be properly trained in the basic and fundamental principles of art and have knowledge
of art history. Have work examined by art instructors before attempting to market your work."
^ALLIGATOR ARTWORKS, P.O. Box 310, Cashtown PA 17310-0310. (800)791-3356. Fax: (717)337-
3138. Marketing Director: Randall Pierce. Estab. 1994. Poster company, art publisher. Publishes limited
editions, unlimited editions, offset reproduction posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops, distributors, gift
shops, furniture galleries. Current clients include: Ethan Allen Inc., Robo Associates, This End Up, Balangier,
Museum of American Folk Art.
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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Needs- Seeking creative and decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer markets.
cSSmS acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink and colored pencil. Artists represented include Vick, Bruner,
Cris Pool Sharon Pierce McCullough. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from
an existing patting! Approached by 20 artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 5 established artists/
Firet Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs slides and transparencies Samples
are not filed "d are returned. Reports back within 6 weeks. Company will contact artist to portfolio rev.ew
of "find art photographs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies if interested. Pays royalties. Rights purchased
myS^proU- Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from
firm and written contract.
ALTERNATIVES 5528 N. Lacasita, Tuscon AZ 85718. (602)529-8847. Marketing Rep: Stan Everhart.
Estab 1979. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes and distributes handpulled originals and marbled papers.
Needs- s1ete'dtcorativedartafoer the serious collector and commercial market. Considers original prints.
Prpfrr, 'landscapes and florals Artists represented include Loudermilk, Howard, Fare. Editions created by
collaborating with the artist. Approached by 3-6 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1-2 and distributes the
FiS Contact^ Te^-SnTpostcard size sample of work or send query letter with brochure and
tearTheets Samples are returned. Publisher/Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if mterested
Slioshodd include final art. Buys work outright (50% of wholesale). No advance. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Provides promotion and shipping from firm. Finds artists through trade shows.
Tips: Suggest artists "work through agent or sales force."
AMCAL FINE ART, 2500 Bisso Lane, Bldg. 500, Concord CA 94520. (510)689-9930. Fax: (5 10)689-
0108. Website: http://www.artmall.com. Development Manager: Mianna Ross. Art publisher. Publishes lim
ited editions and offset reproductions. Clients: print galleries. .,.1 ' J
Needs- Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Also needs designers. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed
media pastel and acrylic. Prefers traditional, impressionistic, nostalgic work Artists represented include
Charles Wysocki, Sueellen Ross and Michael Stack. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by
working from an existing painting. Approached by hundreds of artists/year. Publishes the work of 0- 1 emerg
ing 0-2 mid-career and 2-3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard size sample of work or query letter with brochure slides photocop
ies transparencies, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested
by artist Reports back within 3 months. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include color slides, tearsheets, transparencies, final art and photographs. Negotiates payment. Offers
advance when appropriate. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promo
tion, shipping firm and written contract. Finds artists through researching trade, art magazines, attending
shows, visiting galleries.
Tips: Suggest artists read US Art magazine, Art Business News, GSB, also home decor magazines.
tAMERICAN QUILTING ART, Box S-3283, Carmel CA 93921. (408)659-0608. Sales Manager: Erica
Summerfield. Art publisher of offset reproductions, unlimited editions and handpulled originals. Clients:
galleries Current clients include Quilts Ltd. and the Smithsonian.
Needs: Seeking decorative art. Considers watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, tempera and mixed media. Frerers
traditional and folk art. Artists represented include Mary Rutherford. Publishes/distributes the work of 1
emerging, 1 mid-career and 1 established artist/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or "any available material.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Write for an appointment to show
portfolio. Payment method is negotiated. Offers advance when appropriate. Buys all rights. Prefers exclusive
representation of the artist. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm and shipping trom
firm.
AMERICAN VISION GALLERY, 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York NY 10012. (212)925-4799. Fax:
(212)431-9267. Contact: Acquisitions. Estab. 1974. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes and distributes
posters and limited editions. Clients: galleries, frame shops, museum shops. Current clients include Museum
of Modern Art, The Studio Museum.
Needs: African-American art and designer markets. Considers collage, oil, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink,
acrylic. Prefers depictions of African-Americans, Carribean scenes or African themes. Artists represented
include Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and several Hatian artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides and bio. Samples are returned by SASE it requested
by artist. Reports back only if interested. Pays flat fee, $400-1,500 maximum, or royalties of 10%. Offers
advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Interested in buying second nghts (reprint rights) to
previously published artwork.
Tips: "If you don't think you're excellent, wait until you have something excellent."
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JANGEL GRAPHICS, A Division of Angel Gifts, Inc., 903 W. Broadway, PO Box 530, Fairfield IA
52556 Project Manager- Susan Cooke. Estab 1981 Publisher of wall decor art (photographic and graphic
images) in mini poster (16X20) and smaller sizes Clients: wholesale gift market, international, picture
framers.
Needs: Ethnic (African-American, African, Spanish, Native American): Western/Southwestern; inspira
tional/religious (with biblical or inspiring captions); fantasy (unicorns, wizards, etc.), cute: country/folk;
florals/still life, angels, Victorian images. Seeking detailed artwork, realistic subjects with general appeal
No abstract or surrealism. Publishes 50-100 new subjects each year
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs or slides and SASE. Pays $200-600. Successful
artists can arrange royalties Works with artists to develop proper look.
Tips: "Send $5 for current catalog to see types of images we publish "
HERBERT ARNOT, INC., 250 W. 57th St., New York NY 10107 (212)245-8287 President Peter Arnot
Vice President Vicki Arnot Art distributor of original oil paintings Clients galleries, design firms.
Needs: Seeking creativ e and decorative art for the serious collector and designer market. Considers oil and
acrylic paintings Has wide range of themes and styles — "mostly traditional/impressionistic, not modern "
Artists represented include An He, Malva, Wilh Bauer, Gordon, Yoli and Lucien Delarue. Distributes the
work of 250 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, business card, slides or photographs to
be kept on file Samples are filed or are returned by SASE Reports within 1 month. Portfolios may be
dropped off e\ery Monday-Friday or mailed Pays flat fee, $100-1,000 Provides promotion and shipping to
and from distributor
Tips: "Check colors currently in vogue "
$ART A'LA CARTE, 25 Harveston, Mission Viejo CA 92692-51 17. (714)455-0957 Contact: G. Dalmand.
Estab 1993 Art publisher/distributor. Publishes handpulled originals, limited and unlimited editions fine art
prints, monopnnts, monotypes, offset reproductions, posters, sculpture and copper reliefs. Clients include-
galleries, interior designers, framers, architects, gift shops Current clients include Intercontinental Art, Z
Gallene
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative, trendsettmg art for the serious collector, commercial and
designer markets. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink and sculpture Considers
all themes and styles Artists represented include Bruce Wood, Endrew Szasz, Guy Begin, Csaba Markus,
Marton Varo. Editions created by collaborating with the artist and working from existing painting Approached
by 30 artists/year. Distributes the work of many artists/year
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, resume Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE Artists should follow up with call or letter. Company will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Negotiates payment: royalties from 10-33% or consignment basis- firm receives
33%. Rights vary according to project. Provides promotion. Also works with freelance designers. Prefers
designers who own Macs. Finds artists through art exhibitions, submissions.
JART ATTACK, 831 Oakton, Elk Grove IL 60007 (847)593-5655. Fax. (847)593-5550. President- Cupps
of Chicago Estab 1976. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes limited editions, unlimited editions,
canvas transfers. Clients' galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators, mu
seum shops and giftshops.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the senous collector, commercial and designer
markets. Considers oil and acrylic. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Publishes/distributes 6
emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs and resume. Samples are returned. Reports back in 3 weeks
only if interested. Artist should call. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of final art if interested
Pays in royalties. Buys first or reprint rights. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work
is at firm, promotion and written contract
ART BEATS, INC., P.O Box 1469, Greenwich CT 06836-1469. (800)338-3315 Fax: (203)661-2480.
Production Coordinator: Helen Redfield. Estab. 1983. Art publisher Publishes and distributes unlimited
editions, posters, limited editions, offset reproductions and gift/fine art cards. Clients: framers, gallery owners,
gift shops. Current clients include Prints Plus, Intercontinental Art.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers
oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and acrylic Artists represented include Gary Collins, Nancy Lund, Mark
Anan, Robert Duncan and Tracy Taylor Approached by 1,000 artists/year. Publishes the work of 45 estab
lished artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, color correct photographs, transparencies and
tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist Reports back within 3
months. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include photostats,
slides, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies; "no originals please." Pays royalties of 10% gross sales
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No advance. Buys first rights, one-time rights or reprint rights. Provides promotion and written contract.
Finds artists through art shows, exhibits, word of mouth and submissions.
ART BROKERS OF COLORADO, 2419 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs CO 80904. (719)520-
9177. Contact: Nancy Anderson. Estab. 1990. Art publisher and gallery. Publishes limited editions and offset
reproductions. Clients: galleries, commercial and retail.
Needs: Seeking decorative art by established artists for the serious collector. Prefers oil, watercolor, acrylic
and pastel. Open to most themes and styles (no abstract). Editions created by collaborating with the artist or
working from an existing painting. Approached by 50-75 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of
8 established, artists/year. ,01
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Samples are riled or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 4-6 weeks. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio of slides and photographs. Payment method is negotiated. Buys all rights. Provides insurance
while work is at firm and shipping from firm.
Tips: Advises artists to attend all the trade shows and to participate as often as possible.
±ART CLASSICS LTD., 1490 Frontage Rd., O'Fallon IL 62269. (618)632-1183. Fax: (618)632-1555.
Acquisitions Coordinator: Mary Mizerany. Estab. 1993. Art publisher and manufacturer of art reproductions
on canvas. Clients: retail, contract, hospitality industry.
Needs: Seeking fashionable, decorative art for the commericial and designer markets. Considers oil, water-
color, mixed media, pastel and acrylic. Considers all styles and themes. Editions created by working from
an existing painting or transparencies. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 10-15 artists/
year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochures, slides, photocopies, resumes, transparencies,
tearsheets and photographs. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Publisher
will contact artist for portfolio review of slides, tearsheets and/or 4X5 transparencies. Negotiates payment
of flat fee and/or 8-10% royalties and samples. Offers advance when appropriate.
JART DALLAS INC., 1400 Hi Line Dr., Suite 1, Dallas TX 75207. (214)745-1 105. Fax: (214)748-5145.
President: Judy Martin. Estab. 1988. Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes and/or distributes hand-
pulled originals, offset reproductions. Clients: designers, architects.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers mixed media. Prefers
abstract, landscapes. Artists represented include Tarran Caldwell, Jim Colley, Tony Bass. Editions created
by working from an existing painting. Approached by 10 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2 and distributes
the work of 4 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, slides, photographs and transparen
cies. Samples are filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio
of slides and photographs. Pays flat fee: $50-5,000. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights
purchased.
ART EDITIONS, INC., 352 W. Paxton Ave., Salt Lake City UT 84101. (801)466-6088. Contact: Ruby
Reece. Art printer for limited and unlimited editions, offset reproductions, posters, advertising materials, art
labels, business cards, magazine ad set up and art folios. Clients: artists, distributors, galleries, publishers
and representatives.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, slides, transparencies (size 4X5 — 8X 10) and/or originals.
"Contact offices for specific pricing information. Free information packet available upon request."
Tips: "We see trends going to softness of prints and advertising materials. Less and less do we get requests
for super shiny 'glitzy' type of sales aids. The art seems to be the statement now, not the hype of glossy
papers."
ART EMOTION CORP., 729 Pinecrest St., Prospect Heights IL 60070. (847)397-9300. Fax: (847)397-
0206. E-mail: gperez@artemo.com. Website: http://www.artemo.com. President: Gerard V. Perez. Estab.
1977. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes and distributes limited editions. Clients: corporate/residential
designers, consultants and retail galleries.
Needs: Seeking decorative art. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. Prefers representa
tional, traditional and impressionistic styles. Artists represented include Garcia, Johnson and Sullivan. Edi
tions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 50-75 artists/year. Publishes and distrib
utes the work of 2-5 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides or photographs. "Supply a SASE if you want
materials returned to you." Samples are filed. Does not necessarily report back. Pays royalties of 10%.
Tips: "Send visuals first."
ART IMAGE INC., 1400 Everman Pkwy., Ft. Worth TX 76140. (817)568-5222. Fax: (817)568-5254.
President: Charles Albany. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes and produces unlimited and limited edi
tions that are pencil signed and numbered by the artist. Also distributes etchings, engravings, serigraphs,
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lithographs and watercolor paintings. "We also publish and distribute handmade paper, cast paper, paper
weavings and paper construction." All work sold to galleries, frame shops, framed picture manufacturers,
interior decorators and auctioneers.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the designer market and art galleries. "We prefer subject matter m all
media in pairs or series of companion pieces." Prefers contemporary, traditional and transitional artists
Artists represented include Robert White, Peter Wong, Larry Crawford, David Olson, Marsha Kramer, Arthur
Nevm, Nancy Nevin and Laura Nevm. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 36
artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 18 emerging, 18 mid-career and 18 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style, tearsheets, slides, photographs
and SASE. Reports within 1 month Write for appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials
Portfolio should include photographs. Negotiates payment. Requires exclusive representation. Provides ship
ping and a written contract
Tips: "We are publishing and distributing more and more subject matter from offset limited editions to
monopnnts, etchings, sengraphs, lithographs and original watercolor paintings. We will consider any work
that is commercially acceptable."
IN MOTION, 800 Fifth Ave , Suite 150, Seattle WA 98104, or 1612 Ingleton, Burnaby, British
Columbia V5C 5R9 Canada. (604)299-8787 Fax (604)299-5975. President: Garry Peters. Art publisher and
distributor. Publishes and distributes limited editions, ongmal prints, offset reproductions and posters. Clients
galleries, distnbutors world wide and picture frame manufacturers
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. Prefers decorative styles. Artists represented
include Marilyn Simandle, Connne Hartley and Art LaMay. Editions created by collaborating with the artist
or by working from an existing painting Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 5-7 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year Distnbutes the work of 2-3 emerging and established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and tearsheets, slides,
photostats, photographs and transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back within 2 weeks if interested If does not report back the artist should call Call for appointment
to show portfolio, or mail photostats, slides, tearsheets, transparencies and photographs. Pays royalties up to
15%. Payment method is negotiated. "It has to work for both parties. We have artists making $200 a month
and some that make $10,000 a month or more " Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates nghts
purchased. Requires exclusive representation of artist Provides m-transit insurance, insurance while work
is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from firm and a written contract.
Tips: "We are looking for a few good artists, make sure you know your goals, and hopefully we can help
you accomplish them, along with ours."
JART REPS, INC., (formerly Art Buyers Club, Inc ), 7 Hemlock Hill Rd., Upper Saddle River NJ 07458.
(201)825-0028. Fax: (201)327-5278 President. Al Di Felice. Estab. 1988. Art publisher, distributor and
framers. Publishes/distributes posters and limited editions Clients: galleries, furniture stores, chains, etc
Needs: Seebng contemporary artwork with decorative appeal, art for the serious collector, the commercial
market, and the designer market Also needs designers Media depends on subject matter. Artists represented
include Roger Hmjosa, Jack Herlan and Campos Editions created by collaborating with the artist or working
from an existing painting Distributes the work of 3 emerging and several established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and tearsheets,
photocopies, slides and photographs. Designers should send slides. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE Reports back within 2 weeks Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio Portfolio should
include original/final art, b&w and color slides, transparencies and photographs Pays royalties of 10% Offers
an advance when appropriate Buys repnnt nghts. Requires exclusive representation. Provides promotion and
a written contract
Tips: "Be realistic in analyzing your work Publishers are primarily interested in top-notch work or specialty
art"
ART RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, LTD./BON ART, Fields Lane, Brewster NY 10509.
(914)277-8888. Fax: (914)277-8602. E-mail. 103630. 101 3 ©CompuServe com. Vice President: Robin E Bon-
nist. Estab. 1980 Art publisher. Publishes unlimited edition offset lithographs and posters Does not distribute
previously published work. Clients: galleries, department stores, distnbutors, framers worldwide
Needs: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media and photography Artists represented include
Carolyn Bucha, Barbara Wilson, Kathy Davis, Julia Rowntree, Martin Wiscombe, Mary Ann Vessey, Maggie
Zander, Sue Zipkm, Judy Hand, Darnel Dayley, Kate Bergquist. Editions created by collaborating with the
artist or by working from an existing painting Approached by hundreds of artists/year Publishes the work
of 10-20 emerging, 5-10 mid-career and 5-10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with bio, brochure, tearsheets, slides and photographs to be
kept on file Samples returned by SASE only if requested Portfolio review not required Prefers to see slides
or transparencies initially as samples, then reviews originals. Reports within 1 month. Appointments arranged
only after work has been sent with SASE. Pays flat fee, $250-1,000 or 3-10% royalties. Offers advance in
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some cases. Requires exclusive representation for prints/posters during period of contract. Provides in-transit
insurance, insurance while work is at publisher, shipping to and from firm, promotion and a written contract.
Artist owns original work.
Tips: "Please submit decorative, fine quality artwork. We prefer to work with artists who are creative,
professional and open to art direction." Advises artists to attend all art buyers caravan shows and Art Expo
New York City.
ARTHURIAN ART GALLERY, 4646 Oakton St., Skokie IL 60076-3145. Owner: Art Sahagian. Estab.
1985. Art distributor and gallery. Handles limited editions, handpulled originals, bronze, watercolor, oil and
pastel. Current clients include Gerald Ford, Nancy Reagan, John Budnik and Dave Powers.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector and commercial market.
Artists represented include Robert Barnum, Nancy Fortunate, Art Sahagian and Christiana. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 25-35 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 5-
10 emerging, 1-3 mid-career and 2-5 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style and resume, slides and prices.
Samples not filed returned by SASE. Reports within 30 days. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
original/final art, final reproduction/product and color photographs. Pays flat fee of $25-2,500; royalties of
3-5%; or on a consignment basis (firm receives 25% commission). Rights purchased vary. Provides insurance
while work is at firm, promotion and written contract.
Tips: Sees trend toward animal images and bright colors.
ARTHUR'S INTERNATIONAL, 2613 High Range Dr., Las Vegas NV 89134. President: Marvin C.
Arthur. Estab. 1959. Art distributor handling original oil paintings primarily. Publishes and distributes limited
and unlimited edition prints. Clients: galleries, corporate and private collectors, etc.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Considers all types of original work. Artists represented
include Wayne Takazono, Wayne Stuart Shilson, Paul J. Lopez, Ray Shry-Ock and Casimir Gradomski.
Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Purchases have
been made in pen & ink, charcoal, pencil, tempera, watercolor, acrylic, oil, gouache and pastel. "All paintings
should be realistic to view, though may be expressed in various manners."
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, slides or photographs to be kept on file; no originals unless
requested. Artist biographies appreciated. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back normally
within 1 week. "We pay a flat fee to purchase the original. Payment made within 5 days. Then we pay 30%
of our net profit made on reproductions. The reproduction royalty is paid after we are paid. We automatically
raise artist's flat fee as demand increases."
Tips: "Do not send any original paintings unless we have requested them. Having a track record is nice,
but it is not a requirement."
ARTISTS' MARKETING SERVICE, 160 Dresser Ave., Prince Frederick MD 20678. President: Jim
Chidester. Estab. 1987. Distributor of limited and unlimited editions, offset reproductions and posters. Clients:
galleries, frame shops and gift shops.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Prefers traditional themes: land
scapes, seascapes, nautical, floral, wildlife, Americana, impressionistic and country themes. Artists repre
sented include Lena Liu and Barbara Hails. Approached by 200-250 artists/year. Distributes the work of 10-
15 emerging artists and 5-10 mid-career artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are filed
or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within weeks. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets
and slides. Pays on consignment basis (50% commission). Offers an advance when appropriate. Purchases
one-time rights. Does not require exclusive representation of artist.
Tips: "We are only interested in seeing work from self-published artists who are interested in distribution
of their prints. We are presently not reviewing originals for publication. A trend seems to be larger edition
sizes for limited editions prints.*'
ARTISTWORKS WHOLESALE INC., 456 Penn St., Yeadon PA 19050. (610)626-7770. Fax: (610)626-
2778. Art Coordinator: Helen Casale. Estab. 1981. Art publisher. Publishes and distributes posters and cards.
Clients: galleries, decorators and distributors worldwide.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers
oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and photography. Prefers contemporary and popular themes,
realistic and abstract. Artists representated include Margaret Babbitt, Martha Bradford, Yoli Salmona and
Harry Bartnick. Editions created by collaborating with artist and by working from an existing painting.
Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 1-2 emerging, 1-2 mid-career and 1-
2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, slides, photographs
and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Write
for appointment to show portfolio or mail finished art samples, photographs and slides. Payment method is
negotiated. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Requires exclusive representation
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of artist. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from firm
and a written contract.
Tips: "Publishers are now more discriminating about what they publish. Distributors are much more careful
about what and how much they buy. Everyone is more conservative."
JARTS UNIQ' INC., 1710 S. Jefferson Ave., Box 3085, Cookeville TN 38502. (615)526-3491. Fax:
(615)528-8904. Contact: Lee Lindsey. Estab. 1985. Art publisher. Publishes limited and open editions. Cli
ents: art galleries, gift shops, furniture stores and department stores.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the designer market. Considers all media. Artists represented
include Debbie Kingston Baker, D. Morgan, Janice Sumler, Gay Talbott and Carolyn Wright. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides or photographs. Samples are filed or are returned
by request. Reports back within 1-2 months. Pays royalties monthly. Requires exclusive representation rights.
Provides promotion, framing and shipping from firm.
JARTS UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL, 24443 Hillsdale Ave., Laguna Hills CA 92653-8222. (714)751-
9444. Owner: Lynne Spencer. Estab. 1990. Distributor. Distributes handpulled originals, limited and unlimited
editions, offset reproductions, posters and originals. Clients: galleries, designers and businesses. Current
clients include The Designer's Art Resource, Lido Art Dimensions, Fast Frame and Price Point Microtechnol-
ogy.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Prefers abstraction,
mixed media, water-related images. Considers contemporary, marine and sports themes. Artists represented
include Scott Kennedy, William Robert Woolery, Larry laugher and Bjom Richter. Approached by 10-20
artists/year. Distributes the work of 1-2 emerging artists, 2-3 established artists and 1-2 mid-career artists/
year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets, slides
and photographs. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Request portfolio review in
original query. Reports back only if interested. Pays $50-1,000 on consignment basis (30-50% commission)
or royalties of 50%. Does not offer an advance. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides insurance while work
is at firm and shipping from firm.
BENJAMANS ART GALLERY, 419 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo NY 14222. (716)886-0898. Fax: (716)886-
0546. Estab. 1970. Art publisher, distributor, gallery, frame shop and appraiser. Publishes and distributes
handpulled originals limited and unlimited editions, posters, offset reproductions and sculpture. Clients come
from every walk of life.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector and the commercial and
designer markets. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media and sculpture. Prefers traditional to abstract work.
Artists represented include J.C. Litz, Mike Hamby and Smadar Livine. Editions created by collaborating
with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 20-30 artists/year. Publishes and
distributes the work of 2 emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style, slides, photocopies, resume',
photostats, transparencies, tearsheets and/or photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks.
Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays royalties of 30-50% on consignment basis. No advance. Buys
all rights. Sometimes requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides promotion, shipping from firm and
insurance while work is at firm.
Tips: "Keep trying to join a group of artists."
BENTLEY HOUSE FINE ART PUBLISHERS, Box 5551, 1410-J Lesnick Lane, Walnut Creek CA
94596. (510)935-3186. Fax: (510)935-0213. E-mail: alp@bentleyhouse.com. Director: Mary Sher. Estab.
1986. Art publisher of open and limited editions of offset reproductions, posters and canvas replicas; also
agency (Art Licensing Partners) for cross-licensing of artists' images worldwide. Clients: framers, galleries,
distributors and framed picture manufacturers.
Needs: Seeking decorative fine art for the residential, commercial and designer markets. Considers oil,
watercolor, acrylic, gouache and mixed media from accomplished artists. Prefers traditional, classic, or
contemporary styles in realism and impressionism. Artists represented include Barbara Mock, Carl Valente,
Richard Judson Zolan, Waltraud Schwarzbek and Egidio Antonaccio. Editions created by collaborating with
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the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 1,000 artists/year. Publishes the work of
30 established and emerging artists/year. f
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, advertisements,
slides and photographs. Samples are filed or are returned by S ASE if requested by artist. Reports back within
3 months. Pays royalties of 10% monthly plus 50 artist proofs of each edition. Obtains all reproduction
rights. Usually requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides national trade magazine promotion, a
written contract, worldwide agent representation, 6 annual trade show presentations, insurance while work
is at firm and shipping from firm. .
Tips: Advises artists to attend the Art Buyers' Caravan. "Customers know that fine art prints from Bentley
are 'from a market leader in decorative art and with the quality they have come to expect.' Bentley is looking
for experienced artists, with images of universal appeal, to continue filling that need."
BERGQUIST IMPORTS INC., 1412 Hwy. 33 S., Cloquet MN 55720. (218)879-3343. Fax: (218)879-
0010. President: Barry Bergquist. Estab. 1946. Distributor. Distributes unlimited editions. Clients: gift shops.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed
media and acrylic. Prefers Scandinavian or European styles. Artists represented include Jacky Briggs and
Cyndi Nelson. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting.
Approached by 20 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 2 established artists/
year. Distributes the work of 2-3 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, resume and tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are returned.
Reports back within 2 months. Artist should follow-up. Portfolio should include color thumbnails, final art,
photostats, tearsheets and photographs. Pays flat fee: $50-300, royalties of 5%. Offers advance when appro
priate. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides advertising, promotion, shipping from firm and written contract.
Finds artists through art fairs.
Tips: Suggests artists read Giftware News Magazine.
BERKSHIRE ORIGINALS, P.O. Box 951, Eden Hill, Stockbridge MA 01263. (413)298-3691. Fax:
(413)298-3583. Program Design Assistant: Stephanie Wilcox-Hughes. Estab. 1991. Art publisher and distrib
utor of offset reproductions and greeting cards.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and pen
& ink. Prefers religious themes, but also considers florals, holiday and nature scenes.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or other arUamples. Samples
are filed or are returned by S ASE if requested by artist. Reports within 1 month. Write for appointment to
show portfolio of slides, color tearsheets, transparencies, original/final art and photographs. Pays flat fee;
$50-500. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Good draftsmanship is a must, particularly with figures and faces. Colors must be harmonious and
clearly executed."
BERNARD PICTURE COMPANY, 911 Hope St., Stamford CT 06907. (203)357-7600. Fax: (203)967-
9100. Art Director: Wolfgang Otto. Estab. 1953. Art publisher. Publishes unlimited editions and posters.
Clients: picture frame manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers, galleries and frame shops.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for commercial and designer markets. Considers
011, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and printmaking (all forms). Prefers multicultural themes, cultural
artifacts, inspirational art, contemporary nonobjective abstracts. Editions created by collaborating with the
artist or by working from an existing painting. Artists represented include Bob Bates, Lily Chang, Shelly
Rasche, Steven Klein and Michael Harrison. Approached by hundreds of artists/year. Publishes the work of
8-10 emerging, 10-15 mid-career and 100-200 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style and/or resume, tearsheets,
photostats, photocopies, slides, photographs or transparencies. Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back
within 2-8 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, original/final art;
b&w and color photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Pays royalties of 10%. Offers
an advance when appropriate. Buys all rights. Usually requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides
in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract.
Finds artists through submissions, sourcebooks, agents, art shows, galleries and word of mouth.
Tips: "We try to look for subjects with a universal appeal. Some subjects that would be appropriate are
landscapes, still lifes, animals in natural settings, religious themes and florals to name a few. Please send
enough examples of your work that we can get a feel for your style and technique."
BIG, (Division of the Press Chapeau), Govans Station, Box 4591, Baltimore City MD 21212-4591. Director:
Elspeth Lightfoot. Estab. 1976. Specifier of original tapestries, sculptures, crafts and paintings to architects,
interior designers, facility planners and corporate curators. Makes individual presentations to clients.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious and commercial collector and the designer market. "We distribute what
corporate America hangs in its board rooms; highest quality traditional, landscapes, contemporary abstracts.
But don't hesitate with unique statements, folk art or regional themes. In other words, we'll consider all
categories as long as the craftsmanship is there." Prefers individual works of art. Editions created by collabo-
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rating with the artist. Approached by 50-150 artists/year. Distributes the work of 10 emerging, 10 mid-career
and 10 established artists/year,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 5 days. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow up with letter after initial
query. Pays $500-30,000. Payment method is negotiated (artist sets net pricing). Offers advance. Does not
require exclusive representation. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion,
shipping to firm, and a written contract. Finds artists through agents.
THE BILLIARD LIBRARY CO., 1570 Seabright Ave., Long Beach CA 90813. (310)432-8264. Fax:
(310)436-8817. E-mail: dlar@earthlink.com. Production Coordinator: Daiian Baskin. Estab. 1972. Art pub
lisher and distributor. Publishes unlimited and limited editions and posters. Clients: poster print stores, billiard
retailers. Current clients include Deck the Walls, Prints Plus, Adventure Shops.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers
oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink and acrylic. Prefers themes that center on billiard-related
ideas. Artists represented include Melia Taylor, ProShot Gallery and Lance Slaton. Approached by 10-15
artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 3-5 emerging artists/year. Distributes the work of 10 mid-
career and 10 established artists/year. Also uses freelancers for design. 60% of projects require freelance
design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, photocopies, resume, photostats, transparencies,
tearsheets and photographs. Designers send samples, along with any ideas related to billiard market. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within 1 month. Publisher/Distributor will
contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Pays flat fee, $500 minimum; or royalties of 10%. Negotiates
rights purchased. Provides promotion, insurance while work is at firm and a written contract.
Tips: "The Billiard Library Co. publishes and distributes artwork of all media relating to the sport of pool
and billiards. Themes and styles of any type are reviewed with an eye towards how the image will appeal
to a general audience of enthusiasts. We are experiencing an increasing interest in nostalgic pieces, especially
oils. Will also review any image relating to bowling or darts."
WM. BLACKWELL & ASSOCIATES, 638 S. Governor St., Iowa City IA 52240-5626. (800)366-5208.
Fax: (319)338-1247. Contact: William Blackwell. Estab. 1979. Distributor. Distributes handpulled originals.
Clients: gallery and design (trade only).
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the designer market. Considers etchings (hand-colored). Prefers traditional
and representational. Artists represented include Alice Scott, Charles Leonard, Dan Mitra, Rick Loudermilk.
Approached by 10-15 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, samples of actual impressions. Samples are
not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Distributor will
contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art. Pays on consignment basis
or buys work outright. No advance. Provides promotion, shipping from firm and distribution (primarily
eastern and central US).
Tips: "Artists generally approach us via trade shows, trade ads or referral."
JBRINTON LAKE EDITIONS, Box 888, Brinton Lake Rd., Concordville PA 19331-0888. (610)459-
5252. President: Lannette Badel. Estab. 1991. Art publiser, distributor, gallery. Publishes/distributes limited
editions and canvas transfers. Clients: independent galleries and frame shops. Current clients include: over
100 galleries, mostly East Coast.
Needs: Seeking fashioniable art. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and pastel. Prefers realistic
landscape and florals. Artists represented include Gary Armstrong and Lani Badel. Editions created by
collaborating with the artist. Approached by 20 artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 1 emerging,
and 1 established artist/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports
back within 2 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of final art, photographs, slides,
tearsheets and transparencies if interested. Negotiates payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Requires exclusive representation of artist.
Tips: "Artists submitting must have good drawing skills no matter what medium used."
JBROWN'S FINE ART & FRAMING, 630 Fondren Place, Jackson MS 39216. (601)982-4844 or
(800)737-4844. Fax: (601)982-0030. Contact: Joel Brown. Estab. 1965. Gallery/frame shop. Sells originals,
limited editions, unlimited editions, fine art prints, monoprints, offset reproductions, posters, sculpture, and
"original art by Mississippi artists. We publish Mississippi duck stamp and print." Current clients include:
doctors, lawyers, accountants, insurance firms, general public, other frame shops and distributors, decorators
and architects, local companies large and small.
Needs: Seeking creative, decorative and investment quality art for the serious collector, commercial and
designer markets. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink and sculpture. Prefers
landscapes, florals, unique, traditional and contemporary. Artists represented include Emmitt Thames, Sharon
Richardson, Jackie Meena, "plus 25 other Mississippi artists."
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First Contact & Terms: Call to make appointment to bring original work. Samples are returned. Request
portfolio review of final art and originals in original query. Pays on consignment basis: firm receives 50%
commission. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance
while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from our firm and all framing.
Tips: "Decor magazine is the bible of our industry. Also look at what is going on nearby or in the world
(i.e., Monet exhibition, Russian influences). Don't be afraid to branch out and try something new and
different."
ftOE BUCKALEW, 1825 Annwicks Dr., Marietta GA 30062. (800)971-9530. Fax: (770)971-6582. Con
tact: Joe Buckalew. Estab. 1990. Distributor. Distributes limited editions, canvas transfers, fine art prints and
posters. Clients: 500-600 frame shops and galleries.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the serious collector. Considers oil, acrylic and
watercolor. Prefers florals, landscapes, Civil War and sports. Artists represented include B. Sumrall, R.C.
Davis, F. Buckley, M. Ganeck, D. Finley. Approached by 25-30 artists/year. Distributes work of 10 emerging,
10 mid-career and 50 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send sample prints. Accepts disk submissions. "Please call. Currently using a
460 commercial computer." Samples are filed or are returned. Does not reports back. Artist should call.
Artist should follow-up with call after initial query. Portfolio should include sample prints. Pays on consign
ment basis: firm receives 50% commission paid net 30 days. Provides advertising, shipping from our firm
and company catalog. Finds artists through ABC shows, regional art & craft shows, frame shops, other
artists.
+BUSCHLEN HOWATT GALLERY, 1445 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2T3
Canada. (604)682-1234. Fax: (604)682-6004. Gallery Director: Greg Lejnicks. Assistant Director: Sherri
Kajiwara. Estab. 1979 (gallery opened 1987). Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes and distributes
handpulled originals and limited editions. Clients are beginning to advanced international collectors and
dealers.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector and the designer market. Considers all media. Artists
represented include Cathelin, Brasilier, Moore, Motherwel, Frankenthaler, Olitski, Cassigneu, Bill Reid,
Fenwick Lansdowne, Bernard Gantner. Editions created by collaborating with the artist." Approached by
1,000 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2 emerging and 5 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 4
emerging and 5-10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume" and photographs. Do not contact through agent.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 months. Publisher/
Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets
and photographs. Negotiates payment. Buys all rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides
advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion and written contract. Finds artists through art exhibi
tions, art fairs, word of mouth, sourcebooks, publications, and submissions.'1
J^CANEY CREEK PUBLISHING INC., P.O. Box 3398, Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 3C4 Canada.
(519)727-3220. Fax: (519)727-3143, Contact: Manager. Estab. 1989. Poster company, art publisher, distribu
tor and gallery. Publishes/distributes limited editions, fine art prints, offset reproductions, posters and origi
nals. Clients: galleries, frame shops, corporate curators and gift shops. Current clients include: Artie Rose
(Alaska).
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector. Considers oil, watercolor and pastel. Prefers realism with
emotion. Artists represented include Paul Murray, Ken Jackson, Bev Spicel and William Kyluk. Editions
created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 150 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1
emerging, 1 mid-career and 3 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 3-4 emerging, 1 mid-career
and 3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are not filed or returned. Reports back only if interested. Pays royalty
of 20-25%; negotiates payment. Negotiates rights purchased. Requires exclusive representation of artist.
Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping from firm, written contract. Terms vary with
contract and artist.
CARBBE CONCEPTS GALLERY, 14135 SW 142nd Ave., Miami FL 33186. Phone/fax: (305)235-8919.
President: Diana Emerick. Estab. 1992. Art licensor and artist representative. Publishes and distributes unlim
ited editions, offset reproductions, posters and T-shirts. Clients: art licensees. Current clients include: Global
Impressions, CTM Mfg., Barker & Co.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen
& ink and acrylic. Artists represented include Philip Rote and Darlene Emerick. Editions created by collabo
rating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 8 artists/year. Publishes and
distributes the work of 2 emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume", tearsheets, photographs and photocopies.
Samples are filed or returned (if rejected). Reports back within 2 weeks. Publisher/Distributor will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color final art, photostats, tearsheets and
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photographs. Negotiates payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Provides promotion and written contract. Finds artists through juried art shows, word of mouth,
submissions.
Tips: Suggests artists read Art Business News.
$CASS CONTEMPORARY ART, 555 116th Ave. NE, Suite 118, Bellevue WA 98004. (206)646-6666.
Fax: (206)646-6667. Contact: Rob Paterson. Estab. 1978. Distributor. Distributes handpulled originals, lim
ited editions, fine art prints. Clients: art galleries and decorators.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector, commercial and designer markets. Considers all media. Artists
represented include Lowell Nesbitt, Kuaujansky, Philippe Noyer. Editions created by working from an exist
ing painting. Approached by 20 artists/year. Distributes the work of 3 established artists/year. Also needs
freelancers for design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 2 weeks only if interested. Artist should follow-up with letter after initial query. Company
will contact artist for portfolio review of slides if interested. Pays in royalties. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance
while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from our firm and written contract. Finds artists through art
exhibitions.
CHALK & VERMILION FINE ARTS, 200 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich CT 06830. (203)869-9500. Fax:
(203)869-9520. Contact: Michael Lisi. Estab. 1975. Art publisher. Publishes original paintings, handpulled
serigraphs and lithographs, posters, limited editions and offset reproductions. Clients: international retailers,
distributors, art brokers.
Needs: Publishes creative and decorative art for the serious collector and the commercial and designer
markets. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and acrylic. Artists represented include Erte,
McKnight, Alex Katz, Kondakova, Hallam, Kiraly, Sally Caldwell Fisher, Brennan and Robert Williams.
Editions created by collaborating with the artist or working from an existing painting. Approached by 500-
1,000 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, resume and photographs. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 months. Publisher will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Pay "varies with artist, generally fees and royalties." Offers advance. Requires
exclusive representation of artist. Provides in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping from firm, insurance
while work is at firm and written contract. Finds artists through exhibitions, trade publications, catalogs,
submissions.
JTHE CHASEN PORTFOLIO, 2591/2 Morris Ave., Springfield NJ 07081-1218. (201)376-1101. Fax:
(201)376-1126. Contact: Douglas Rappel. Estab. 1983. Art publisher/distributor. Publishes limited editions
and originals. Clients: galleries, decorators, designers, art consultants, trade professionals and corporate art
buyers.
Needs: Considers oil paintings, acrylic paintings, pastels, watercolor, monoprints, lithographs, serigraphs,
etchings and mixed media. Prefers classical, formal look. Artists represented include Rafferty, Amarger,
Suchy and Tay. Distributes the work of 50 emerging, 150 mid-career and 100 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or tearsheets, photographs and slides. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Publisher/Distributor will contact artists for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include original/final art. Payment is on consignment basis; firm receives a
varying commission. Negotiates payment and rights purchased. Does not require exclusive representation.
Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and a written
contract. Finds artists through word of mouth and visiting art fairs.
CIRRUS EDITIONS, 542 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles CA 90013. President: Jean R. Milant. Produces
limited edition handpulled originals. Clients: museums, galleries and private collectors.
Needs: Seeking contemporary paintings and sculpture. Prefers abstract, conceptual work. Artists represented
include Lari Pittman, Joan Nelson, John Millei, Charles C. Hill and Bruce Nauman. Publishes and distributes
the work of 6 emerging, 2 mid-career and 1 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Prefers slides as samples. Samples are returned by SASE.
^CLASSIC COLLECTIONS FINE ART, 1 Bridge St., Irvington NY 10533. (914)591-4500. Fax:
(914)591-4828. Acquisition Manager: Larry Tolchin. Estab. 1990. Art publisher. Publishes unlimited editions
and offset reproductions. Clients: galleries, interior designers, hotels.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor,
mixed media and pastel. Prefers landscapes, still lifes, florals. Artists represented include Harrison Rucker,
Henrietta Milan, Sid Willis and Charles Zhan. Editions created by collaborating with the artist and by working
with existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 6 emerging, 6 mid^career and
6 established artists/year.
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First Contact & Terms: Send slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3 months.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Offers advance when appropriate. Buys first
and reprint rights. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm and written contract. Finds artists
through art exhibitors, art fairs and art competitions.
^CLASSIC EDITIONS PUBLISHING, INC., 5673 W. Las Positas Blvd., #216, Pleasanton CA 94588.
(510)225-1122. Fax: (510)225-1123. President: Jeff Tichenor. Estab. 1994. Art publisher. Publishes limited
editions, hand retouched canvas reproductions. Clients: galleries, frame shops and gift shops.
Needs: Seeking creative", fashionable, decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets. Wants "timeless, traditional, well-composed" work. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and
pen & ink. Artists represented include Charles H. White, Deborah Wardrope. Editions created by collaborating
with the artist or by working from an exisiting painting. Approached by 20-30 artists/year. Publishes the
work of 1-2 emerging, 1-2 mid-career and 1-2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photographs, resume, SASE, slides, tearsheets and transparencies.
Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Negotiates payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, promotion,
shipping to and from firm, written contract.
JTHE COLONIAL ART CO., 1336 NW First St., Oklahoma City OK 73106. (405)232-5233. Owner:
Willard Johnson. Estab. 1919. Publisher and distributor of offset reproductions for galleries. Clients: retail
and wholesale. Current clients include Osburns, Grayhorse and Burlington.
Needs: Artists represented include Felix Cole, Dennis Martin, John Walch and Leonard McMurry. Publishes
the work of 2-3 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 3-4 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 10-20
emerging, 30-40 mid-career and hundreds of established artists/year. Prefers realism and expressionism —
emotional work.
First Contact & Terms: Send sample prints. Samples not filed are returned only if requested by artist.
Publisher/Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays negotiated flat fee or royalties,
or on a consignment basis (firm receives 33% commission). Offers an advance when appropriate. Does not
require exclusive representation of the artist. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published work.
Tips: "The current trend in art publishing is an emphasis on quality."
fCOLOR CIRCLE ART PUBLISHING, INC., P.O. Box 190763, Boston MA 02119. (617)437-1260.
Fax: (617)437-9217. Estab. 1990. Art publisher. Publishes limited editions, unlimited editions, fine art prints,
offset reproductions, posters. Clients: galleries, art dealers, distributors, museum shops. Current clients in
clude: Deck the Walls, Things Graphis, Essence Art.
Needs: Seeking creative, decorative art for the serious collector, for the commercial market. Considers oil,
acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink. Prefers ethnic themes. Artists represented include Paul
Goodnight, Essud Fuhgcap, Charly and Dorothea Palmer. Editions created by collaborating with the artist
or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 1 2- 1 5 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2 emerging,
1 mid-career artists/year. Distributes the work of 4 emerging, 1 mid-career artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports
back within 2 months. Negotiates payment. Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides advertising,
insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from our firm and written contract. Finds artists through
submissions, trade shows and word of mouth.
Tips: "We like to present at least two pieces by a new artist that are similar in either theme, treatment or
colors."
JCOLVILLE PUBLISHING, 1315 Third St., Promenade #300, Santa Monica CA 90401. (310)451-1030.
Fax: (310)458-0575. Chairman: Christian Title. Estab. 1982. Art publisher. Publishes limited edition seri-
graphs. Clients: art galleries.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Considers oil and pastel. Prefers impressionism and
American Realism. Artists represented include John Powell, Henri Plisson and Don Hatfield. Publishes and
distributes the work of varying number of emerging, 2 mid-career and 4 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, transparencies, biography
and SASE. Samples are not filed. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate
materials. Payment method is negotiated. Does not offer an advance. Requires exclusive representation of
artist. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from firm
and a written contract.
CRAZY HORSE PRINTS, 23026 N. Main St., Prairie View IL 60069. (708)634-0963. Owner: Margaret
Becker. Estab. 1976. Art publisher and gallery. Publishes limited editions, offset reproductions and greeting
cards. Clients: Native American art collectors.
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Needs: "We publish only Indian authored subjects." Considers oil, pen & ink and acrylic. Prefers and nature
themes. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 10 artists/year. Publishes the
work of 2 and distributes the work of 20 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume and photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only
if interested. Portfolio review not required. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include photographs and bio. Pays flat fee: $250-1,500 or royalties of 5%. Offers advance
when appropriate. Buys all rights. Provides promotion and written contract. Finds artists through art shows
and submissions.
THE CREATIVE AGE, 2824 Rhodes Circle, Birmingham AL 35205. (205)933-5003. President: Finley
Eversole. Creative Director: Anastasia Rose Eversole. Estab. 1991. Art publisher. Publishes and distributes
unlimited editions. Clients: distributors, ready-framers, frame stores and decorators. Current clients include
Paragon, Carolina Mirror, Art Dreams, Art Image Inc., Graphique de France, The Bombay Co. Mainly
publishes master artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
® The Creative Age will soon be moving into the fine art T-shirt field and will be looking for
appropriate designs.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector, commercial, ready-framed and designer markets.
Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, lithographs and engravings. Prefers animals, children, romantic
themes, landscapes, sports, seascapes, marines, still lifes and florals. Editions created by collaborating with
the artist or working from an existing painting. Publishes the work of 1-2 emerging and 1-2 mid-career
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets, slides, photographs and transparen
cies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Pays
royalties of 10%. Offers advance when appropriate. Provides return in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping
from firm and written contract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Atlanta ABC show, which is the largest in the industry. Finds mid-career and
emerging artists through submissions. "Work must be of very high quality with good sense of color, light
and design. Artist should be willing to grow with young company. We are looking for work in the styles of
19th century florals, still lifes, landscapes; Victorian art; and French and American Impressionism/'
$CREGO EDITIONS, 3960 Dewey Ave., Rochester NY 14616. (716)621-8803. Fax: (716)621-7465.
Owner: Paul Crego Jr. Publishes and distributes limited editions and originals.
Needs: Seeking African-American and ethnic artwork with decorative appeal for the serious collector,
commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink and mixed media. Artists
represented include David Kibuuka. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 25
artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 1 emerging, 1 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, photocopies and
photographs. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested.
To show portfolio, mail finished art samples, photographs and slides. Pays royalties of 25%. Also pays
on a consignment basis: firm receives 25% commission. Negotiates rights purchased. Requires exclusive
representation. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and
from firm and a written contract.
CROSS GALLERY, INC., 180 N. Center, P.O. Box 4181, Jackson Hole WY 83001. (307)733-2200.
Fax: (307)733-1414. Director: Mary Schmidt. Estab. 1982. Art publisher and gallery. Publishes handpulled
originals, limited and unlimited editions, offset reproductions and canvas reproductions. Clients: wholesale
and retail.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen &
ink, sculpture and acrylic. Prefers realism, contemporary, western and portraits. Artists represented include
Penni Anne Cross, Val Lewis, Joe Geshick, Michael Chee, Andreas Goft and Kevin Smith. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, slides, photostats, photo
graphs, photocopies and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Reports back within 2 days. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color thumbnails, roughs, final art, photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides and
transparencies. Pays royalties or on consignment basis (firm receives 331A% commission). No advance.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising,
insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and written contract.
CUPPS OF CHICAGO, INC., 831 Oakton St., Elk Grove DL 60007. (708)593-5655. Fax: (708)593-5550.
President: Gregory Cupp. Estab. 1967. Art publisher, distributor and wholesaler of original oil paintings.
Clients: galleries, frame shops, designers and home shows.
« Pay attention to contemporary/popular colors when creating work for this design-oriented market.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets. Artists represented include Gloria Rose and Jorge Tarallo Braun. Editions created by collaborating
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with the artist. Considers oil and acrylic paintings in "almost any style— only criterion is that it must be
well done." Prefers individual works of art. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the
work of 6 emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and photographs.
Do not submit slides. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested.
Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art. Pays royalties of 10%. No advance.
Buys first rights or reprint rights. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping from firm,
insurance while work is at firm and written contract.
Tips: This distributor sees a trend toward traditional work.
DAUPHIN ISLAND ART CENTER, 1406 Cadillac Ave., Box 699, Dauphin Island AL 36528. Phone/
fax: (334)861-5701. Owner: Nick Colquitt. Estab. 1984. Wholesale producer and distributor of marine and
nautical decorative art. Clients: West, Gulf and eastern coastline retailers.
Needs: Approached by 12-14 freelance artists/year. Works with 8-10 freelance artists/year. Prefers local
artists with experience in marine and nautical themes. Uses freelancers mainly for wholesale items to be
retailed. Also for advertising, brochure and catalog illustration, and design. 1% of projects require freelance
design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and samples. Samples not filed are returned only
if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks. To show portfolio, mail final reproduction/product. Pays
for design and illustration by the finished piece price. Considers skill and experience of artist and "retailabil-
ity" when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: Advises artists to attend any of the Art Expo events especially those held in Atlanta Merchandise
Mart. "We're noticing a move away from white as mat or decorative bordering. Use complementary colors
instead of white."
DAVID MARSHALL, Box 410246, St. Louis MO 63141. (314)781-5224. E-mail: carol@hmgbbs.com.
President: Marshall Gross. Estab. 1972. Art distributor/gallery handling original acrylic paintings, serigraphs,
paper construction, cast paper and sculpture. Clients: designer showrooms, architects, interior designers,
galleries, furniture and department stores.
Needs: "We're seeking product designs for decorative mirrors, lamps, tables and chairs (wood or wrought
iron), rugs, pedestals, cocktail tables, wall placques, large ceramic urns, vases. "We can use contemporary
and classic clay sculpture." Special consideration to South American Native designs and themes. After
reviewing your work we will advise product groups we wish you to develop for us to purchase."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or photographs. Samples are
not filed and are returned only if requested by artist Call for instructions to show portfolio of roughs, slides
and color photos.
Tips: "Glass and mirror designs are given special consideration. We represent all types of art from profes
sional gallery quality to street fairs. We're especially looking for ethnic South American designs. Awareness
of current color trend in the home furnishings industry is a must."
DECORATIVE EXPRESSIONS, INC., 2158 Tucker Industrial Blvd., Tucker GA 30084. (770)493-6858.
Fax: (770)493-6838. President: Robert Harris. Estab. 1984. Distributor. Distributes original oils. Clients:
galleries, designers, antique dealers.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the designer market. Styles range from traditional to contem
porary to impressionistic. Artists represented include Henri Hess, J. Hovener, D. Karasek, Ad DeRoo, E.
Payes, J. Ripoll, Barbera, Gerry Groeneveld, Peter VanBerke and Cornells LeMair. Approached by 6 artists/
year. Distributes the work of 2-6 emerging, 2-4 mid-career and 10-20 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday, Portfolio should include
final art and photographs. Negotiates payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased.
Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, promotion and distribu
tion through sale force and trade shows. Finds artists through word of mouth, exhibitions, travel.
Tips: "The design market is major source for placing art. We seek art that appeals to designers."
*DEL BELLO GALLERY, 788 King St. W., Toronto, Ontario 1N6 M5V Canada. (416)504-2422. Fax:
(41 6)504-2433. Owner: Egidio Del Bello. Art publisher and gallery handling handpulled originals for private
buyers, department stores and galleries.
A BULLET introduces comments by the editor of Artist's & Graphic
Designer's Market indicating special information about the listing.
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• Del Bello is organizer of the Annual International Exhibition of Miniature Art. Send $2 postage
and handling for prospectus.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photographs and slides. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE within 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art and slides.
Payment method is negotiated. Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides
promotion. Publishes the work of 10 artists/year.
(DEVON EDITIONS, 6015 6th Ave. S., Seattle WA 98108. (206)763-9544. Fax: (206)762-1389. Director
of Production Development: Buster Morris. Estab. 1987. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes offset
reproductions. Clients: architects, designers, specifiers, frame shops.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the designer market. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylics,
pastels, mixed media and photography. "Open to a wide variety of styles." Editions created by collaborating
with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 200 artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, resume, transparencies and photographs. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks if SASE enclosed. To show portfolio, mail
slides and transparencies. Pays flat fee or royalties and advance. Offers advance when appropriate. Buys
first-rights or negotiates rights purchased. Provides in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping from firm,
insurance while work is at firm and a written contract.
David Nichols of Directional Publishing says the company serves the decorative art market with images
current in color scheme and subject matter with mass appeal. This watercolor and pen & ink piece by Mary
Beth Zeitz fits perfectly in their line. According to Nichols they've enjoyed "great sales" from the work
DIRECTIONAL PUBLISHING, INC., 2616 Commerce Circle, Birmingham AL 35210. (205)951-1965.
Fax: (205)951-3250. President: David Nichols. Estab. 1986. Art publisher. Publishes limited and unlimited
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editions and offset reproductions. Clients: galleries, frame shops and picture manufacturers.
, f existing
painting. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 5-10 emerging, 5-10 mid-
career and 3-5 established artists/year.
First Contact fit Terms: Send query letter with slides and photographs. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 months. Pays royalties. Buys all rights. Provides in-transit insurance,
insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and written contract.
Tips: "Always include SASE. Do not follow up with phone calls. All work published is first of all decorative.
The application of artist designed borders to artwork can sometimes greatly improve the decorative presenta
tion. We follow trends in the furniture/accessories market."
DODO GRAPHICS, INC., 145 Cornelia St., P.O. Box 585, Pittsburgh NY 12901, (518)561-7294. Fax:
(518)561-6720. Manager: Frank How. Art publisher of off set reproductions, posters and etchings for galleries
and frame shops.
Needs: Considers pastel, watercolor, tempera, mixed media, airbrush and photographs. Prefers contemporary
themes and styles. Prefers individual works of art, 16X20 maximum. Publishes the work of 5 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or photographs and slides.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 months. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of original/final art and slides. Payment method is negotiated. Offers an advance when appropriate.
Buys all rights. Requires exclusive representation of the artist. Provides written contract.
Tips: "Do not send any originals unless agreed upon by publisher. M
DOUBLE J ART & FRAME SHOP, P.O. Box 66304, Baltimore MD 21239, Phone/fax: (410)433-2137.
Owner: Jesse Johnson. Estab. 1989. Art publisher, distributor and custom framer. Publishes and distributes
handpulled originals and limited editions. Clients: retail customers, galleries, frame shops and distributors.
Needs: Needs creative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, water-
color, mixed media, pastel, pen &, ink, sculpture and acrylic. Prefers African- American themes. Artists
published include Wynston Edun, Poncho Brown. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or working
from an existing painting. Approached by 5-10 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1-2 emerging, 1-2 mid-
career and 1-2 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 10 emerging, 5 mid-career and 3 established
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photostats, photographs and
photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Publisher/Distributor will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails, roughs,
final art, photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Negotiates payment. Offers advance
when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project, Provides advertising, promotion, shipping to
firm, shipping from firm and written contract. Finds artists through word of mouth, referral by other artists.
Tips: Recommends Decor and Art Buyers Caravan shows.
*DUTCH ART STUDIOS BV., 210 Industrieweg 210, 5683 Ch Best, Netherlands. Phone: 01131 499
397300. Fax: 0 1 1 3 1 499 399660. President: Hem Brekoo. Estab. 1 972. Ait publisher and distributor. Publishes
and distributes handpulled originals, limited and unlimited editions and offset reproductions. Clients: art
galleries, art shops. Current clients include: Decorative Expressions.
• Hem Brekoo urges artists to keep up with the latest trends in furniture and upholstery markets and
to create work that will lend itself well to decorative purposes. He is particularly interested in publish
ing print series (four at a time).
Needs: Seeking fashionable and decorative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic
and mixed media. Prefers contemporary interpretation of landscapes, seascapes, florals, townscenes, etc.
Artists represented include Corsius, Le Mair, Groeneveld and Hovener. Editions created by collaborating
with the artist. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 10 emerging, 10 mid-career and 5
established artists/year. Distributes the work of 20 emerging, 20 mid-career and 15 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE (nonresidents include IRC) if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Artist
should follow up with letter after initial query. To show portfolio, mail photographs and slides. Payment
method is negotiated. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides promotion and written contract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Art Expo show.
EDELHAN FINE ARTS, LTD., 386 W. Broadway, Third Floor, New York NY 10012. (212)226-1198.
Vice President: H. Heather Edelman. Art distributor of original oil paintings. "We now handle watercolors,
lithographs, serigraphs, sculpture and 'works on paper' as well as original oil paintings.11 Clients: galleries,
dealers, consultants, interior designers and furniture stores worldwide.
• The president of Edelman Fine Arts says the mainstream art market is demanding traditional work
with great attention to detail. She feels impressionism is still in vogue but with a coral, peach color
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tone with a Cortes, Couret or Turner feel. She says Renaissance large nudes, pictured in a typical
scene are being requested.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the serious collector and designer markets. Considers oil and
acrylic paintings, watercolor, sculpture and mixed media. Especially likes Old World themes and impressionist
style. Distributes the work of 150 emerging, 70 mid-career and 150 established artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send six 3 X 5 photos (no slides), resume, tearsheets. Samples are filed. Portfolios
may be dropped off every Monday-Thursday upon request. Portfolio should include original/final art and
photographs. Reports as soon as possible. Pays royalties of 40% or works on consignment basis (20%
commission). Buys all rights. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion and
shipping from firm.
EDITION D'ART PONT-AVEN, 2746 Feirfield Ave., Bridgeport CT 06605. (203)333-1099. Fax:
(203)366-2925. Manager: Danica. Estab. 1984. Art publisher and gallery. Publishes limited and unlimited
editions, offset productions. Clients: galleries and framers.
Needs: Needs decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, watercolor and pastel.
Artists represented include Glazer, Huchet and Rindom. Editions created by collaborating with the artist.
Approached by 5 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2 emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send tearsheets, slides and photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back within
3 months. Portfolios may be dropped off every Thursday. Portfolio should include photostats, photographs
and slides. Negotiates payment. Buys first or all rights. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance and promo
tion. Finds artists through submissions.
EDITIONS LIMITED GALLERIES, INC., 625 Second St., Suite 400, San Francisco CA 94107. (415)543-
981 1. Fax: (415)777-1390. Director: Michael Ogura. Art publisher and distributor of limited edition graphics
and fine art posters. Clients: galleries, framing stores, art consultants and interior designers.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the designer market. Considers oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, mono-
print, monotype, photography and mixed media. Prefers landscape and abstract imagery. Artists represented
include Peter Kitchell, Elba Alvarez and Jack Roberts. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or
by working from an existing painting.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Samples are filed or are
returned by S ASE. Reports back within 2 months. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Payment method is negotiated. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased.
Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from firm and
written contract.
Tips: "We deal both nationally and internationally, so we need work with wide appeal. No figurative or cute
animals. When sending slides or photos, send at least six so we can see an overview of the work. We publish
artists, not just images." Advises artists to attend Art Expo, New York City and Art Buyers Caravan, Atlanta.
^ESSENCE ART, 1708 Church St., Holbrook NY 11741-5918. (516)589-9420. President: Mr. Jan Persson.
Estab. 1989. Art publisher and distributor of posters, limited editions and offset reproductions. "All are
African- American images." Clients: galleries and framers. Current clients include Deck the Walls and Fast
Frame.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative expression and decorative appeal for the commercial market. Consid
ers all media. Prefers African-American themes and styles. Artists represented include Dane Tilghman, Cal
Massey, Brenda Joysmith, Carl Owens and Synthia Saint- James. Editions created by collaborating with artist
or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 20 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work
of 6-20 emerging and up to 5 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, photographs and transparencies. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Pays royalties of 10% or
payment method negotiated. No advance. Buys reprint rights. Provides insurance while work is at firm,
promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract.
Tips: "We are looking for artwork with good messages; family-oriented art is popular."
ELEANOR ETTINGER INCORPORATED, 119 Spring St., New York NY 10012. (212)925-7474. Fax:
(212)925-7734. President: Eleanor Ettinger. Estab. 1975. Art publisher of limited edition lithographs, limited
edition sculpture and unique works (oil, watercolor, drawings, etc.).
Needs: Seeks creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector, commercial collector and
designer markets. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, pen & ink and pencil drawings.
THE ASTERISK before a listing indicates that the market is located outside
the United States and Canada.
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Prefers American realism. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 100-150 artists/
year. Currently distributes the work of 12 artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with visuals (slides, photographs, etc.), a brief biography,
resume (including a list of exhibitions and collections) and SASE for return of the materials. Reports within
2 weeks.
Tips: "All lithographs are printed on one of our Voirin presses, flat bed lithographic presses hand built in
France over 100 years ago. The work must be unique and non-derivative. We look for artists who can create
35-50 medium to large scale works per year and who are not already represented in the fine art field."
JS.E. FESNMAN FINE ARTS LTD., 448 Broome St., New York NY 10013. (212)431-6820. Fax:
(212)431-6495. President: Stephen E. Feinman. Estab. 1965. Art publisher/distributor, gallery. Publishes/
distributes handpulled originals and fine art prints. Clients: galleries, designers.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, original
prints. Artists represented include Mikio Watanabe, Miljenko Bengez, Felix Sherman, J.C. Picard, Karine
Boulanger. Approached by hundreds of artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 1 emerging and 1 mid-
career artist/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, resume, SASE, slides. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color, final art
and photographs if interested. Pays on consignment basis; negotiable. Offers advance when appropriate.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides insurance while work is at firm, promotion. Finds artists
through reps, exhibitions, expos, sourcebooks and word of mouth.
FOXMAN'S OIL PAINTINGS LTD., 1550 Carmen Dr., Elk Grove Village IL 60007. (708)427-8555 or
(800)323-2004. Fax: (708)427-8594. President: Wayne Westfali Art distributor of limited and unlimited
editions and oil paintings. Clients: galleries and national chains.
Needs: Considers oil, airbrush and acrylic. Prefers simple themes: children, barns, countrysides; African-
American art and other contemporary themes and styles. Prefers individual works of art. Maximum size
36X48. Artists represented include H. Hargrove, Kugler, D. Michelle, Betty Walt. Publishes the work of 3-
5 emerging, 3-5 mid-career and 3-5 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 5-10 emerging, 5-10
mid-career and 5-10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Samples are
not filed and are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Negotiates payment method and rights purchased.
Provides promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract. Finds artists through word of mouth.
FRONT LINE GRAPHICS, INC., 9808 Waples St., San Diego CA 92121. (619)552-0944. Creative
Director: Todd Haile. Estab. 1981. Publisher/distributor of posters, prints and limited editions. Clients: galler
ies, decorators and poster distributors worldwide.
Needs: Seeking fashionable and decorative art reflecting popular trends for the commercial collector and
designer market. Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media. Prefers contemporary interpreta
tions of landscapes, seascapes, florals, abstracts and African-American subjects. Prefers pairs. Minimum size
22 X 30. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 300 artists/year. Publishes the work
of 50 and distributes the work of 100 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides. Samples not filed are returned if requested by artist.
Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art and slides. Payment
method is negotiated. Requires exclusive representation of the artist. Provides promotion and a written
contract.
Tips: "Front Line Graphics is looking for artists who are flexible and willing to work with us to develop
art that meets the specific needs of the print and poster marketplace. We actively seek out fresh new art and
artists on an on-going basis."
GALAXY OF GRAPHICS, LTD., 460 W. 34th St., New York NY 10001. (212)947-8989. Art Director:
Elizabeth Tuckman. Estab. 1983. Art publisher and distributor of unlimited editions. Clients: galleries, distrib
utors, and picture frame manufacturers.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the commerical market. Artists represented
include Hal and Fran Larsen, Glenna Kurz and Christa Keiffer. Editions created by collaborating with the
artist or by working from an existing painting. Considers any media, "Any currently popular and generally
accepted themes." Approached by several hundred artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 20
emerging and 20 mid-career and established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, slides, photographs and transparencies.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-2 weeks. Call for appointment to
show portfolio. Pays royalties of 10%. Offers advance. Buys rights only for prints and posters. Provides
insurance while material is in house and while in transit from publisher to artist/photographer. Provides
written contract to each artist.
Tips: "There is a trend toward strong jewel-tone colors."
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ROBERT GALITZ FINE ART, 166 Hilltop Court, Sleepy Hollow IL 60118. (847)426-8842. Fax:
(847)426-8846. Owner: Robert Galitz. Estab. 1986. Distributor of handpulled originals, limited editions and
watercolors. Clients: designers, architects, consultants and galleries — in major cities of seven states.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector and commercial and designer
markets. Considers all media. Prefers contemporary and representational imagery. Editions created by collab
orating with the artist. Publishes the work of 1-2 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 100 estab
lished artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides and photographs. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art. Pays
flat fee of $200 minimum, or pays on consignment basis (25-40% commission). No advance. Buys all rights.
Provides a written contract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend an Art Expo event in New York City, Las Vegas, Miami or Chicago. Finds
artists through galleries, sourcebooks, word of mouth, art fairs. "Be professional. I've been an art broker or
gallery agent for 26 years and very much enjoy bringing artist and client together!"
rfGALLERlA FINE ARTS £ GRAPHICS, 14719 Catalina St., San Leandro CA 94577. (510)483-4926.
Fax: (510)483-2274. Director: Thomas Leung. Estab. 1985. Art publisher/distributor. Publishes/distributes
limited editions, unlimited editions, canvas transfers, fine art prints, offset reproductions, posters.
Needs: Seeking creative, decorative art for the serious collector and the commercial market. Considers oil,
acrylic, watercolor. Artists represented include H. Leung and Thomas Leong. Editions created by collaborat
ing with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 50 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back only if
interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color photographs, slides, transparencies if
interested. Negotiates payment. Buy all rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertis
ing, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from our firm, written
contract.
Tips: "Color/composition/subject are important."
GALLERY GRAPHICS, 227 Main, P.O. Box 502, Noel MO 64854. (417)475-6391. Fax: (417)475-3542.
Contact: Terri Galvin. Estab. 1980. Wholesale producer and distributor of Victorian memorabilia. Clients:
frame shops and gift shops.
Needs: Seeking decorative Victorian art. Especially looking for Victorian guardian angels. Considers oil,
watercolor, mixed media, pastel and pen & ink. Needs freelancers for design. 10% of editions created by
collaborating with artist. 90% created by working from an existing painting.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style and slides (dupes only) and
tearsheets. Designers send photographs, slides, photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compat
ible with IBM. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 month. To show portfolio,
mail finished art samples, slides, color tearsheets. Pays flat fee: $100 minimum. Offers advance when appro
priate. Buys all rights. Provides insurance while work is at firm, promotion and a written contract.
Tips: "Study Victorian art. Know Victorian art. Submit Victorian art."
GANGO EDITIONS, 351 NW 12th, Portland OR 97209. (503)223-9694. Contact: Artist Submissions.
Estab. 1982. Publishes posters. Clients: poster galleries, art galleries, contract trainers and major distributors.
Current clients include Bruce McGaw Graphics, Graphique de France, Image Conscious, Editions Limited
and In Graphic Detail.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers, oil, watercolor, acrylic,
pastel and mixed media. Prefers still life, floral, some whimsical, abstract and landscape styles. Artists
represented include Carol Grigg, Nancy Coffelt, Bill Kucha, Jennifer Winship Mark, Linda Holt, Roberta
Nadeau, C.W. Potzz, Gregg Robinson, Lise Shearer, Irana Shepherd and Karen Rae. Editions created by
working from an existing painting or work. Publishes and distributes the work of emerging and established
artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides and/or photographs. Samples returned by SASE.
Artist is contacted by mail. Reports back within 6 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio or mail
appropriate materials. Pays royalties (negotiated). Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides written
contract.
Tips: "We are always actively seeking new artists and are eager to work with fresh ideas, colors and
presentations."
GEME ART INC., 209 W. Sixth St., Vancouver WA 98660. (360)693-7772. Fax: (360)695-9795. Art
Director: Gene Will. Estab. 1966. Art publisher. Publishes fine art prints and reproductions in unlimited and
limited editions. Clients: galleries, frame shops, art museums.
Needs: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media. "We use a variety of styles from realistic
to whimsical." Artists represented include Lois Thayer, Crystal Skelley, Rice-Bonin, Campbell, Steve Nelson,
Lary McKee, Clancy and Susan Scheewe (plus 25 other artists).
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First Contact & Terms: Send color slides, photocopies or brochure. Include SASH. Publisher will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Simultaneous submissions OK. Payment is negotiated on a royalty
basis. Purchases all rights. Provides promotion, shipping from publisher and contract,
Tips: Caters to "Mid- America art market."
GENESIS FINE ARTS, 4808 164th St., SE, Bothell WA 98012. (206)481-1581. Fax: (206)487-6766.
Art Consultant: Marcia Strickland. Art publisher handling limited editions (maximum 250 prints), offset
reproductions and posters for residential and commercial clients.
Needs: Considers watercolor, mixed media and oil— abstract and traditional landscapes. Also interested in
artists who specialize in stationery design. Prefers individual works of art. Maximum si/e 38X50. Artists
represented include Steve Strickland, Nancy Rankin and Melinda Cowdery. Publishes and distributes the
work of 2-3 emerging and 1 mid-career artist/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with transparencies. Samples not filed are returned. Reports
back within 2 months. Payment method is negotiated. Provides promotion, a written contract and shipping.
Buys first rights.
GESTATION PERIOD, Box 2408, Columbus OH 43216-2408. (800)800-1562. General Manager: John
R. Ryan. Estab. 197 1 . Importer and distributor of unlimited editions and posters. Clients: art galleries, framers,
campus stores, museum shops and bookstores.
Needs: Seeking published creative art— especially fantasy and surrealism.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, pricing list and published samples.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides
promotion.
Tips: "We do not publish. We are seeking pre-published open edition prints that will retail from $5-30."
JGGRAFI INC., P.O. Box 179, Charlottesville VA 22902. (800)221-2669. Fax: (804)971-1799. Distributor.
Distributes handpulled originals, limited editions, unlimited editions, offset reproduction posters, serigraphs.
Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators, museum shops, gift-
shops; "we only distribute wholesale to over 3,000 clients."
Needs: Seeking art for the commercial and designer markets. Editions usually created by working from an
existing painting. Approached by 10 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies or photographs. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates
payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides advertising,
insurance while work is at firm, shipping from our firm.
Tips: Advises artists to attend ABC trade show and be aware of current color trends.
GOES LITHOGRAPHING CO. EST 1879, 42 W. 61st St., Chicago IL 60621-3999. (773)684-6700.
Fax: (773)684-2065. Contact: W.J. Goes. Estab. 1879. Supplier to printers/office product stores. Current
clients include: Kwik Kopy, Sir Speedy.
Needs: Seeking creative art. Considers watercolor, mixed media and acrylic. Prefers holiday themes. Editions
created by collaborating with the artist.
First Contact & Terms: Reports back within 1 month. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include color thumbnails, roughs and final art. Pays flat fee $150 or
negotiates payment. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through artists' submissions.
JGOLDEN ENTERPRISE OF DENVER, 1101 Albion Dr., Thornton CO 80233. (303)450-5464. Owner:
Keith Golden. Estab. 1990. Art publisher/distributor. Publishes/distributes handpulled originals, limited edi
tions, unlimited editions, fine art prints, offset reproductions, posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops and
decorators.
Needs: Seeking African-American art. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel Prefers cub
ism, impressionism, realism, etc. Artists represented include LaShun Beal, Earl Jackson and George Hunt.
Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by hundreds of artists/year. Publishes/
distributes the work of 6-10 emerging, 2 mid-career and 3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, slides, tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2
weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color photographs and slides if interested. Negoti
ates payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Buys reprint or all rights, Requires exclusive representation
of artist. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping front firm, written
contract. Finds artists through art exhibitions, word of mouth, submissions,
Tips: Advises artists to attend ABC trade show and be aware of current color trends.
GRAPH1QUE DU JOUR, INC., 1661 Defoor Ave. NW, Atlanta GA 30318. President: Daniel Deljou.
Estab. 1980. Art publisher/distributor of limited editions (maximum 250 prints), handpulled originals and
monoprints/monotypes and paintings on paper and canvas. Clients: galleries, designers, corporate buyers and
architects. Current clients include Coca Cola, Xerox, Exxon, Marriott Hotels, General Electric, Charter
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Hospitals, AT&T and more than 3,000 galleries worldwide, "forming a strong network throughout the world."
Needs: Seeking creative, fine and decorative art for the serious and commercial collector and designer
market. Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media. Prefers transitional contemporary themes.
Prefers individual works of art pairs or unframed series. Artists represented include Lee White, Ken Weaver,
Lyda Claire, Sergey Cherepakhin, John Pittman, Matt Lively, Alexa Kelemen, Ralph Groff, Yasharel, Denis
Assayac, Cameron Scott, Chemiakin, Bika, Kamy Babak Emanuel and T.L. Lange. Editions created by
collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year. Pub
lishes and distributes the work of 25 emerging, 15 mid-career artists/year and 50 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query leter with photographs, slides, SASE and transparencies. Samples
not filed are returned only if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Publisher/Distributor will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays flat fee or royalties; also sells on consignment basis or
commission. Payment method is negotiated. Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased.
Has exclusive and non-exclusive representation. Provides promotion, a written contract and shipping from
firm. Finds artists through visiting galleries.
Tips: "We would like to add a line of traditional art with a contemporary flair. Earth-tone and jewel-tone
colors are in. We need landscape artists, monoprint artists, strong figurative artists, strong abstracts and soft-
edge abstracts. We are also beginning to publish sculptures and are interested in seeing slides of such. We
have had a record year in sales, and have recently relocated into a brand new gallery, framing and studio
complex."
THE GREENWICH WORKSHOP, INC., One Greenwich Place, Shelton CT 06484. Marketing Assis
tant: Beth Griswold. Art publisher and gallery. Publishes limited and unlimited editions, offset productions,
fine art lithographs, serigraphs, canvas reproductions and fine art porcelains and furnishings. Clients: indepen
dent galleries in US, Canada and United Kingdom.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and acrylic. Considers all but abstract. Artists repre
sented include James C. Christensen, Howard Terpning, James Reynolds, James Bama, Thomas Blackshear,
Scott Gustafson, Braldt Braids. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an
existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 4-5 emerging, 15 mid-career and
25 established artists. Distributes the work of 4-5 emerging, 15 mid-career and 25 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, slides, photographs and transparencies. Samples
not filed and are returned. Reports back within 1-2 months. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include final art, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Pays royal
ties. No advance. Rights purchased vary according to project. Requires exclusive representation of artist.
Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from firm, and written
contract. Finds artists through art exhibits, submissions and word of mouth.
GREGORY EDITIONS, 18333 Hatteras St., Unit 32, Tarzana CA 91356. (818)705-3820. Fax: (818)705-
2824. President: Mark Eaker. Estab. 1988. Art publisher and distributor of originals, limited editions, seri
graphs and bronze sculptures. Clients: Retail art galleries.
Needs: Seeking contemporary, creative artwork. Considers oil and acrylic. Artists represented include G.
Harvey, J.D. Challenger, Atkinson, L. Gordon, Stan Solomon, James Talmadge, Denis Paul Noyer, Liliana
Frasca and sculptures by Ting Shao Kuang. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Publishes
and distributes the work of 5 emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs and transparencies. Purchases paintings outright; pays percentage of sales. Requires
exclusive representation of artist. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion,
shipping from firm and written contract.
GUILDHALL, INC., Dept. AM, 3505-07 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth TX 76106. (817)740-0000, (800)356-
6733. Fax: (817)740-9600. Website: http://www.guildhall.com/artprints. President: John M. Thompson III.
Art publisher/distributor of limited and unlimited editions, offset reproductions and handpulled originals for
galleries, decorators, offices and department stores. Current clients include over 500 galleries and collectors
nationwide.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious and commercial collector and designer market. Considers pen
& ink, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and bronze and stone sculptures. Prefers historical Native American, Western,
equine, wildlife, landscapes and religious themes. Prefers individual works of art. Artists represented include
Chuck DeHaan, Wayne Baize, Greg Beecham, Lisa Danielle, Jack Hines, Ralph Wall, John Potocschnik and
Jessica Zemski. Editions created by collaborating with the artist and by working from an existing painting.
Approached by 150 artists/year. Also for design. 15% of projects require freelance design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photographs, slides and 4X5 trans
parencies, preferably cowboy art in photos or printouts. Samples are not filed and are returned only if
requested. Reports back within 1 month. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail thumbnails,
color and b&w tearsheets, slides and 4X5 transparencies. Pays $200-15,000 flat fee; 10-20% royalties;
35% commission on consignment; or payment method is negotiated. Negotiates rights purchased. Requires
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exclusive representation for contract artists. Provides insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping
from firm and written contract.
Tips: "The new technologies in printing are changing the nature of publishing. Self-publishing artists have
flooded the print market. Many artists are being told to print themselves. Most of them, in order to sell their
work, have to price it very low. In many markets this has caused a glut. Some art would be best served if it
was only one of a kind. There is no substitute for scarcity and quality.1'
HADDAD'S FINE ARTS INC., 3855 E. Miraloma Ave., Anaheim CA 92806. President: Paula Haddad.
Estab. 1953. Art publisher and distributor. Produces unlimited edition offset reproductions and posters.
Clients: galleries, art stores, museum stores and manufacturers. Sells to the trade only — no retail.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Prefers traditional,
realism with contemporary flair; unframed individual works and pairs; all media. Editions created by collabo
rating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 200-300 artists/year. Publishes
the work of 10-15 emerging artists/year. Also uses freelancers for design. 20% of projects require freelance
design. Design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Illustrators should send query letter with brochure, transparencies, slides, photos
representative of work for publication consideration. Include SASE. Designers send query letter explaining
skills. Reports back within 90 days. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include slides, roughs, final art, transparencies. Pays royalties quarterly, 10% of base net
price. No advance. Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides advertising and written contract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Art Buyers Caravan and Art Expo.
JHADLEY HOUSE PUBLISHING, 11001 Hampshire Ave. S., Bloomington MN 55438. (612)943-5270.
Fax: (612)943-8098. Director of Art Publishing: Lisa Laliberte Belak. Estab. 1974. Art publisher, distributor
and 30 retail galleries. Publishes and distributes handpulled originals, limited and unlimited editions and
offset reproductions. Clients: wholesale and retail.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative artistic expression and decorative appeal for the serious collector.
Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. Prefers wildlife, florals, landscapes and nostalgic
Americana themes and styles. Artists represented include Olaf Wieghorst, Steve Hanks, Les Didier, Al
Agnew, John Vanovich, Brent Berger, Darrell Bush, Dave Barnhouse, Michael Capser, Lesley Harrison,'jon
Van Zyle, Nancy Howe, Steve Hamrick, Terry Redlin, Bryan Moon and Ozz Franca. Editions created by
collaborating with artist and by working from an existing painting. Approached by 200-300 artists/year.
Publishes the work of 3-4 emerging, 15 mid-career and 8 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 1
emerging and 2 mid-career artists/year. Also needs designers. 10% of projects require freelance design.
Designers send slides or photographs of original artwork.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and tearsheets, slides,
photographs and transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back within 4-6 weeks. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of slides, original final art and transparencies. Pays royalties. Requires exclu
sive representation of artist and/or art. Provides insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from
firm, a written contract and advertising through dealer showcase.
HOOF PRINTS, P.O. Box 1917, Dept A & G., Lenox MA 01240. Phone/fax: (413)637-4334. Proprietor:
Judith Sprague. Estab. 1991. Mail order art retailer and wholesaler. Handles handpulled originals, limited
and unlimited editions, offset reproductions, posters and engravings. Clients: individuals, galleries, tack shops
and pet stores.
Needs: Considers only horse, dog, fox and cat prints.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, tearsheets, photographs and samples. Samples are filed. Will
contact artist^for portfolio review if interested. Pays per print. No advance. Provides advertising and shipping
from firm. Finds artists through sourcebooks, magazine ads, word of mouth.
ICART VENDOR GRAPHICS, 8512 Whitworth Dr., Suite 103, Los Angeles CA 90035. (310)659-1023.
Fax: (310)659-1025. Director: John Pace. Estab. 1972. Art publisher and distributor of limited and unlimited
editions of offset reproductions and handpulled original prints. Clients: galleries, picture framers, decorators
corporations, collectors.
Needs: Considers oil, acrylic, airbrush, watercolor and mixed media, also serigraphy and lithography. Seek
ing unusual, appealing subjects in Art Deco period styles as well as wildlife and African-American art.
Prefers individual works of art, pairs, series; 30X40 maximum. Artists represented include J.W. Ford, Neely
Taugher, Louis Icart and Maxfield Parrish. Publishes the work of 2 emerging, 3 mid-career and 1 established
artists/year. Distributes the work of 4 emerging, 20 mid-career and 50 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and photographs. Do not send slides. Samples returned by SASE.
Reports back within 1 month. Pays flat fee, $500-1,000; royalties (5-10%) or negotiates payment method.
Sometimes offers advance. Buys all rights. Usually requires exclusive representation of the artist. Provides
insurance while work is at publisher. Negotiates ownership of original art.
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Tips: "Be original with your own ideas. Give clean, neat presentations in original or photographic form (no
slides). No abstracts please. Popular styles include impressionism and landscapes. Posters are becoming less
graphic; more of a fine art look is popular."
IMAGE CONSCIOUS, 147 Tenth St., San Francisco CA 94103. (415)626-1555. Creative Director: Cindy
Bardy. Estab. 1980. Art publisher and domestic and international distributor of offset and poster reproductions.
Clients: poster galleries, frame shops, department stores, design consultants, interior designers and gift stores.
Current clients include Z Gallerie, Deck the Walls and Decor Corporation.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the designer market. Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor,
tempera, mixed media and photography. Prefers individual works of art, pairs or unframed series. Artists
represented include Mary Silverwood, Aleah Koury, Monica Stewart, Charles McVicker, Dennis Barloga,
Alan Blaustein, Joseph Holmes, and Dorothy Spangler. Editions created by collaborating with the artist and
by working from an existing painting. Approached by hundreds of artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-3
emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 4-5 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 50 emerging, 200 mid-
career and 700 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photographs, slides and/or
transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Publisher/distributor
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. No original art. Payment method is negotiated. Negotiates
rights purchased. Provides promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract.
Tips: "Research the type of product currently in poster shops. Note colors, sizes and subject matter trends."
JIMAGE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL, 460 Corporate Park, Pembroke MA 02359. (617)829-0897.
Fax: (617)829-0995. E-mail: southndr@aol.com. Art Editor: Mario Testa. Estab. 1992. Poster company,
art publisher, distributor, foreign distributor. Publishes/distributes unlimited editions, fine art prints, offset
reproductions, posters. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators,
museum shops, gift shops, foreign distributors (Germany, Holland, Asia, South America).
Needs: Seeking fashionable, decorative art for the designer market. Considers oil, acrylic, pastel Prefers
flowers painted on silk. Fauve bright tropicals. Artists represented include Micarelli. Editions created by
collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by hundreds of artists/
year. Publishes the work of 6 emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year. Distributes the work of
50 emerging, 25 mid-career, 50 established artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design. Prefers local
designers.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, resume, slides, tear-
sheets, transparencies, postcards. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested.
Artist should follow-up with call after initial query. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Pays flat fee: depends on artist and work and risk. Offers advance when appropriate. Buy all
rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist.
Tips: Notes trends as "sports art, tropical, oversize editions."
IMAGES INTERNATIONAL DIRECT SALES CORPORATION, P.O. Box 1130, Honolulu HI
96807. (808)531-7051. Fax: (808)521-4341. President: Stevenson C. Higa. Estab. 1977. Art publisher and
gallery. Publishes limited editions, offset reproductions and originals. Clients: retail galleries, shows and
wholesale galleries. Current clients include Hansons Galleries, The Mas Charles Gallery, Shipstore Galleries,
C&M Galleries, Images West Galleries and Lahaina Galleries.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor,
acrylic and painting on fabric. Prefers oriental themes. Artists represented include Otsuka, Caroline Young
and Gary Hostallero. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting.
Publishes the work of 1 emerging, 1 mid-career and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and photographs.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months.
Payment method is negotiated. Offers an advance when appropriate. Buys one-time rights. Provides in-transit
insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to firm and written contract,
{IMAGES OF AMERICA PUBLISHING COMPANY, P.O. Box 608, Jackson WY 83001. (800)451-
2211. Fax: (307)739-1199. Manager: Karen Flint. Estab. 1990. Art publisher. Publishes limited editions,
posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops, distributors, gift shops, National Park, Natural History Associations.
• This company publishes the winning images in the Art for the Parks competition which was created
in 1986 by the National Park Academy of the Arts in cooperation with the National Park Foundation.
The program's purpose is to celebrate representative artists and to enhance public awareness of the
Park System. The top 100 paintings tour the country and receive cash awards and consideration for
the National Park Stamp. Special purchase awards include the Yellowstone National Park Award
($6,000) and the Grand Canyon Naitonal Park Award ($6,000); over $92,000 in prizes in all.
Needs: Seeking National Park images. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink.
Prefers nature and wildlife images from one of the sites administered by the National Park Service. Artists
represented include Jim Wilcox, Linda Tippetts, Howard Hanson, Tom Antonishak, Steve Hanks. Editions
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created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by over 2,000 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Submit by entering the Arts for the Parks contest for a $40 entry fee. Entry form
and transparencies must be postmarked by June 1 each year. Send for prospectus before May 1 st. Samples
are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio review not required. Pays flat fee. Buy one-time rights.
Provides advertising.
1MCON, RR 3, Box, Oxford NY 13830. (607)843-5130. Fax: (607)843-2130. President: Fred Dankert.
Estab. 1986. Fine art printer of handpulled originals. "We invented the waterless litho plate, and we make
our own inks." Clients: galleries, distributors.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Editions created by collaborating with the artist "who
must produce image on my plate. Artist given proper instruction."
First Contact & Terms: Call or send query letter with resume, photographs and transparencies.
Tips: "Artists should be willing to work with me to produce original prints. We do not reproduce; we create
new images. Artists should have market experience."
IMPACT, 4961 Windplay Dr., El Dorado Hills CA 95762. (916)933-4700. Fax: (916)933-4717. Contact:
Benny Wilkins. Estab. 1975. Publishes calendars, postcards, posters and 5X7, 8X 10 and 16X20 prints.
Clients: international distributors, poster stores, framers, plaque companies, tourist businesses, retailers, na
tional parks, history associations and theme parks. Current clients inlcude Royal Doulton, Image Conscious,
Prints Plus, Plaquefactory and Deck the Walls.
Needs: Seeking traditional and contemporary artwork. Considers acrylics, pastels, watercolors, mixed media
and airbrush. Prefers contemporary, original themes, humor, fantasy, autos, animals, children, western, coun
try, floral, aviation, ethnic, wildlife and suitable poster subject matter. Prefers individual works of art. "Inter
ested in licensed subject matter." Artists represented include Jonnie Kostoff, Tom Kidd, Dan McMannis and
Tom Brakefield. Publishes the work of 5-10 emerging and 2-4 mid-career artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies.
Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail
original/final art, tearsheets, slides, transparencies, final reproduction/product, color and b&w. Pays flat fee;
$100-700; royalties of 7%; payment method is negotiated. Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates
rights purchased. Does not require exclusive representation of the aritst. Provides insurance while work is
at firm, shipping from firm, written contract and artist credit.
Tips: "In the past we have been 'trendy' in our art; now we are a little more conservative and traditional.
This year we are looking to develop a inspirational and religious line."
INSPIRATIONART & SCRIPTURE, P.O. Box 5550, Cedar Rapids IA 52406. (319)365-4350. Fax:
(319)366-2573. Division Manager: Lisa Edwards. Estab. 1993. Produces poster prints. "We create and pro
duce jumbo-sized (24x36) posters targeted at pre-schoolers, pre-teens (10-14), teens (15-18) and young
adults (18-30). A Christian message is contained in every poster. Some are fine art and some are very
commercial. We prefer very contemporary images.1'
Needs: Approached by 200-300 freelance artist/year. Works with 10-I5 freelancers/year. Buys 10-I5 de
signs, photos, illustrations/year. Christian art only. Uses freelance artists for posters. Considers all media.
Looking for "something contemporary or unusual that appeals to teens or young adults." Art guidelines
available for SASE with first-class postage.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, slides, SASE or transparencies. Accepts
submissions on disk (call first). Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3-4 months.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color roughs, final
art, photographs and transparencies. "We need to see the artist's range. It is acceptable to submit 'secular'
work, but we also need to see work that is Christian-inspired.1' Originals are returned at job's completion.
Pays by the project, $50-500. Pays royalties of 5% "only if the artist has a body of work that we are interested
in purchasing in the future." Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "The better the quality of the submission, the better we are able to determine if the work is suitable
for our use (slides are best). The more complete the submission (e.g., design, art layout, scripture, copy), the
more likely we are to see how it may fit into our poster line. We do accept traditional work, but are looking
for work that is more commercial and hip (think MTV with values). A poster needs to contain a Christian
message that is relevant to teen and young adult issues and beliefs."
INTERCONTINENTAL GREETINGS LTD., 176 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016. Art Director:
Robin Lipner. Estab. 1967. Sells reproduction rights of design to publisher/manufacturers. Handles offset
reproductions, greeting cards, stationery and gift items. Clients: paper product, gift tin, ceramic and textile
manufacturers. Current clients include: Franklin Mint, Scandecor, Verkerke, Simon Elvin, others in Europe,
Latin America, Japan and Asia.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers
oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, acrylic, computer and photos. Approached by several hundred artists/
year. Publishes the work of 30 emerging, 1 00 mid-career and 1 00 established artists/year. Also needs freelance
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design (not necessarily designers). 100% of freelance design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator and Painter.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, slides, photographs, photocopies and
transparencies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Artist should follow-up with
call. Portfolio should include color final art, photographs and slides. Pays flat fee: $30-500, or royalties of
20%. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project. Requires exclusive
representation of artist, "but only on the artwork we represent." Provides promotion, shipping to firm and
written contract. Finds artists through attending art exhibitions, word of mouth, sourcebooks or other publica
tions and submissions.
Tips: Recommends New York Stationery Show held annually in New York. "In addition to having good
painting/designing skills, artists should be aware of market needs."
^INTERNATIONAL BLACK ART DISTRIBUTORS, 1431 S. LaBrea Ave., Los Angeles CA 90019.
(213)939-0843. Owner: D. Cooper. Distributor and gallery. Publishes limited editions and fine art prints.
Clients: galleries, distributors.
Needs: Seeking art for the commercial market. Considers mixed media. Prefers black art by black artists.
Artists represented include Ernie Barnes, Tom McKinney, Annie Lee, George Porter and Ray Batcheloe.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and photographs. Samples are not filed. Reports
back only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Artist should follow up with call after initial query.
Portfolio should include color samples. Negotiates payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights pur
chased vary according to project. Also needs freelancers for design.
^ISLAND ART, 6687 Mirah Rd., Saanichton, British Columbia Y8M 1Z4 Canada. (604)652-5181. Fax:
(604)652-2711. E-mail: islandart@islandart.com. Website: http://www.islandart.com/IslandArt/. President:
Myron D. Arndt. Estab. 1985. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes and distributes limited and unlimited
editions, offset reproductions, posters and art cards. Clients: galleries, department stores, distributors, gift
shops. Current clients include: Disney, Host-Marriott, Ben Franklin.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer markets.
Considers oil, watercolor and acrylic. Prefers lifestyle themes/Pacific Northwest. Also needs designers. 10%
of products require freelance design and demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Artists represented include
Sue Coleman and Lissa Calvert. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 100
artists/year. Publishes the work of 2 emerging, 2 mid-career and 2 established artists/year. Distributes the
work of 4 emerging, 10 mid-career and 5 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, tearsheets, slides and photographs. Designers send photographs,
slides or transparencies (do not send originals). Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Photo
shop. Send EPS of TIFF files. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back within 3 months. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include color roughs, final art, slides and 4 X 5 transparencies. Pays royalties of 5-10%. Offers advance
when appropriate. Buys reprint rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides insurance while
work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm, written contract, trade fair representation and Internet service.
Finds artists through art fairs, referrals and submissions.
Tips: Recommends artists attend Art Expo. "Color trends vary — artists should consider vivid colors and
representational images. We work 6 months to 12 months in advance of major projects. Send at least 6-12
photos or slides. If sending art on spec, please request our submission guidelines first."
{ISLAND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, 430 Guemies Island Rd., Anacortes WA 98221. (360)293-
9572. Fax: (360)299-9215. Owner: Ria Foster. Estab. 1965. Art publisher and artist's representative. Publishes
handpulled originals, etchings only. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops, architects. Current clients
include: The Nature Company.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers pen & ink.
"Artist must have a well-developed style and must be able to draw well." Publishes/distributes the work of
4-5 emerging and 38 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, slides and photographs. Samples are not filed and are not returned.
Reports back within 1 week. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include final art, slides and tHumbnails. Negotiates payment. Requires exclusive representation of artist.
Provides promotion.
J.B. FINE ARTS/CENTRAL GALLERIES, 420 Central Ave., Cedarhurst NY 11516. (516)569-5686.
Fax: (516)569-7114. President: Jeff Beja. Estab. 1983. Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes and
distributes limited editions.
THE MAPLE LEAF before a listing indicates that the market is Canadian.
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s: Seeking creative art for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil, mixed media
rylic. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or working from an existing painting. Approached
Needs:
and acrylic. „
by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1 emerging artist/yean Distributes the work of 5 emerging, 1()
mid-career and 20 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months if interested. Portfolio review not
required. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates payment. Offers
advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project. Requires exclusive representation of
artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from
firm and written contract.
JANNES ART PUBLISHING, INC., 3318 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60657. (312)404-5090. Fax:
(312)404-0150. Owner: Nicholas Jannes. Estab. 1986. Art publisher and distributor. Publishes and distributes
limited editions and posters. Clients: galleries, art shops, framing shops and retail. Current clients include:
Graphique de France and Modernart Editions.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector and the commercial market. Considers oil and water-
color. Prefers automotive, floral and landscape. Artists represented include Scott Mutter, G. Padginton, B.
Fuchs, Vargas and Gary Michael. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 10
artists/year. Publishes the work of 1 emerging, 10 mid-career and 3 established artists/year. Distributes the
work of 5 emerging, 23 mid-career and 5 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are returned. Publisher/
Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include slides and transparen
cies. Pays royalties of 10-20%; negotiates payment. No advance. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Provides advertising, promotion and shipping from firm.
Tips: Recommends artists attend Art Expo.
MARTIN LAWRENCE LIMITED EDITIONS, 16250 Stagg St., Van Nuys CA 91406. (81 8)988-0630.
Fax: (818)785-4330. President: Barry R. Levine. Estab. 1976. Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes
and distributes limited editions, offset reproductions and posters.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil,
watercolor, mixed media, pastel, sculpture and acrylic. Prefers impressionist, naive, Americana, pop art.
Artists represented include Mark King, Susan Rios, Linnea Percola, Laurie Zeszut and Mark Kostabi. Editions
created by collaborating with the artist or working from an existing painting. Approached by 1 00 artists/
year. Publishes and distributes the work of 2 emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send slides, photographs and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if inter
ested. Portfolio should include photographs. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising.
Tips: Suggests artist attend Art Expo New York.
JLAWRENCE UNLIMITED, 8721 Darby Ave., Northridge CA 91324. (818)3494120. Fax: (818)349-
0450. Owner: Lawrence. Estab. 1966. Art publisher, distributor and manufacturer. Publishes and/or distributes
hand-pulled originals and offset reproductions. Clients: furniture stores, designers, commercial markets.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative expression, fashionableness and decorative appeal for the commercial
and designer markets. Considers watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink and intaglio, monotype. Artists
represented include Jeanne Down, Nancy Cowan and M. Duval. Editions created by collaborating with the
artist. Approached by 20 artists/year. Distributes the work of 4 emerging and 2 mid-career artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style, photocopies, resume*, trans
parencies, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks.
Call for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include roughs, final art, tearsheets and photographs.
Pays flat fee. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides promotion.
Tips: "Have pricing in mind for distributing and quantity."
LESLS ART, INC., Box 6693, Woodland Hills CA 91365. (818)999-9228. President: Stan Shevrin, Estab.
1965. Artist agent handling paintings for art galleries and the trade.
Needs Considers oil paintings and acrylic paintings. Prefers realism and impressionism— figures costumed,
narrative content, landscapes, still lifes and florals. Maximum size 36X48, unframed. Works with 20 artists/
year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs and slides. Samples not filed are returned by
SASE. Reports back within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail slides and color photographs. Payment method
^negotiated. Offers an advance. Provides national distribution, promotion and written contract.
Tips: "Considers only those artists who are serious about having their work exhibited in important calleries
throughout the United States and Europe."
E«S7/ INL^LPoUBUSHING' INC" 1505 N' Hayden' Suite J10> Scottsdale AZ 85257.
(602)945-8491. Fax: (602)945-8104. Director: Gary Massey. Estab. 1976. Art publisher and distributor of
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posters and miniature prints. Our publishing customers are mainly frame shops, galleries, designers, framed
art manufacturers, distributors and department stores. Current major distributors include Art Source, Bruce
McGaw, Graphique de France, Joan Cawley, Image Conscious, Editions Limited, Gango, Museum Editions
West, Poster Porters, Lieberman's, Vanguard and Paragon. We distribute in over 30 countries."
Needs Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art. Artists represented include: Steve Hanks, Doug
Oliver, Robert Staffolino, Kent Wallis, Michael Workman, Doug West, Patricia Hunter, Jean Crane and many
others. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Considers
oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, tempera and mixed media. Prefers art with a universal appeal and popular
colors. Approached by hundreds of artists/year. Publishes the work of 5-8 new artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides or transparencies. Samples are returned by
SASE. ^"Portfolio will not be seen unless interest is generated by the materials sent in advance." Posters and
prints "are sold quarterly. Pays royalties based on retail and popularity of artist." Sells original art on a
consignment basis: (firm receives 50% commission). Insists on acquiring reprint rights for posters. Requires
exclusive representation of the artist for the image being published.
Tips: "First, don't call us. After we review your materials, we will contact you or return materials within
6-8 weeks. We are looking for floral, figurative, impressionist, landscapes, children's art and any art of
exceptional quality. Please, if you are a beginner or are in the process of meeting your potential, do not go
through the time and expense of sending materials."
LOLA LTDJLT'EE, 1811 Egret St. SW, S. Brunswick Islands, Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469. (910)754-
8002. Owner: Lola Jackson. Art publisher and distributor of limited editions, offset reproductions, unlimited
editions and handpulled originals. Clients: art galleries, architects, picture frame shops, interior designers,
major furniture and department stores, industry and antique gallery dealers.
« This art publisher also carries antique prints, etchings and original art on paper and is interested in
buying/selling to trade.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. "Handpulled graphics
are our main area." Also considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, tempera or mixed media. Prefers unframed
series, 30 X 40 maximum. Artists represented include White, Brent, Jackson, Mohn, Baily, Carlson, Coleman.
Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 5 emerging, 5 mid-career and 5 established artists/
year. Distributes the work of 40 emerging, 40 mid-career and 5 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets, photostats,
photographs, photocopies or transparencies as well as the price the artists needs. "Actual sample is best."
Samples are filed or are returned only if requested. Reports back within 2 weeks. Payment method is negoti
ated. "Our standard commission is 50% less 50% off retail." Offers an advance when appropriate. Provides
insurance while work is at firm, shipping from firm and written contract.
Tips: "We find we cannot sell b&w only; red, orange and yellow are also hard to sell unless included in
abstract subjects. Best colors: emerald, mauve, pastels, blues. Send all samples before end of May each year
as our main sales are targeted for summer."
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART, 729 Pinecrest Dr., Prospect Heights IL 60070. (708)459-3990.
Fax: (708)459-3997. Website: http://www.artcom.com/lca/. Sales Manager: Susan Gibson Brown. Estab.
1978. Art publisher. Publishes limited editions. Clients: art galleries, dealers, distributors, furniture stores
and interior designers.
Needs: Seeking art for the commercial market. Prefers figurative, landscapes, some abstract expressionism.
Artists represented include Roy Fairchild, David Dodsworth, Janet Treby, Alexander Ivanov and Csaba
Markus. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by hundreds of artists/year.
Publishes the work of 1-10 emerging, 1-10 mid-career and 20 established artists/year. Distributes the work
of 1-10 emerging, 1-10 mid-career, 20-50 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, resume, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include final art, tearsheets and photographs. Negotiates payment. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping
from firm and written contract. Finds artists through attending art exhibitions and art fairs, word of mouth
and submissions.
Tips: Recommends artists read Art Business News and U.S. Art. "Pay attention to color trends and interior
design trends. Artists need discipline and business sense and must be productive.
JLOST STEEPLE ORIGINALS, 411 Walnut St., New Richmond OH 45157-1138. (513)553-4541. Estab.
1985. Art self-publisher/distributor, producer of fine art. Publishes/distributes handpulled originals, limited
editions, monotypes. Clients: frame shops, galleries. Current clients include: James Haney Gallery (Amarillo,
Texas), Smith Gallery (South Carolina).
Needs: Seeking decorative art. Prefers landscapes, still life, abstract. Artists represented include Susan
Naylor, Barbara Young, Arnelle Dow, Mary Mark.
First Contact & Terms: Provides in-transit insurance, shipping to and from our firm. Finds artists through
friends and festivals.
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"Alexander Ivanov's works are cheerful and whimsical but often imply an underlying message and sometimes
even a political theme," says Susan Gibson Brown of London Contemporary Art. The publisher, who deals
in limited edition graphic works by artists from around the world, handles the work of the Russian artist
who they discovered at an European exhibit. Ivanov's pieces, such as The Music Lesson (12X11 '/a), are hand-
tinted linoleum block etchings.
Tips: Notes that recent trends include "cleaner palette, interiors, pattern on pattern.11
LYNESE OCTOBRE, INC., 22121 US 19 N. Clearwater FL 34625. (813)724-8800. Fax: (813)724-8352.
President: Jerry Emrnons. Estab. 1982. Distributor. Distributes unlimited editions, offset reproductions and
posters. Clients: picture framers and gift shops. Current clients include: Deck the Walls, Ambers Stores
Crafts & Stuff.
Needs: Seeking fashionable and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil,
watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink and acrylic. Artists represented include James W. Harris, Mark
Winter, Roger Isphording, Betsy Monroe, Paul Brendt, Sherry Vintson, Jean Grastorf, AWS. Approached by
50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-5 emerging and 1-3 established artists/year. Distributes the work of
2-5 emerging and 1-3 established artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Samples are sometimes
filed or are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include final art, photographs and transparencies. Negotiates payment. No ad
vance. Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides written contract.
Tips: Recommends artists attend Art Buyers Caravan by Decor. "The trend is toward quality, color-oriented
regional works.
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MCGAW GRAPHICS, INC., 389 W. Nyack Rd., West Nyack NY 10994. (914)353-8600. Fax:
(914)353-3155. E-mail: 75300.2226@compuserve.com. Acquisitions: Martin Lawlor. Clients: poster shops,
galleries, ID., frame shops.
Needs: Artists represented include Ty Wilson, Betsy Cameron, Yuriko Takata, Art Wolfe, Diane Romanello,
Patrick Nagel, Jacques Lamy, Tim Cox, Peter Kitchell and Terry Rose. Publishes the work of 10 emerging
and 20 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send slides, transparencies or any other visual material that shows the work in
the best light. "We review all types of art with no limitation on media or subject. Review period is 1 month,
after which time we will contact you with our decision. If you wish the material to be returned, enclose a
SASE. Contractual terms are discussed if work is accepted for publication."
Tips: "Simplicity is very important in today's market (yet there still needs to be "a story' to the image).
Form and palette are critical to our decision process. We have a tremendous need for decorative pieces,
especially new abstracts and florals. Environmental images which feature animals and landscapes are very
popular, and much needed as well."
MACH I, INC., P.O. Box 7360, Chico CA 95927. (916)893-4000. Fax: (916)893-9737. Vice President
Marketing: Paul Farsai. Estab. 1987. Art publisher. Publishes unlimited and limited editions and posters.
Clients: museums, galleries, frame shops and mail order customers. Current clients include the Smithsonian
Museum, the Intrepid Museum, Deck the Walls franchisers and Sky's The Limit.
Needs: Seeking creative and decorative art for the commercial and designer market. Considers mixed media.
Prefers aviation related themes. Artists represented include Jarrett Holderby and Jay Haiden. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging,
2-3 mid-career and 2-3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Samples are not filed and
are returned. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail slides and photographs. Pays royalties.
Offers an advance when appropriate. Requires exclusive representation of the artist. Provides promotion,
shipping to and from firm and a written contract.
JSEYMOUR HANN, INC., 230 Fifth Ave., Suite #1500, New York NY 10001. (212)683-7262. Fax:
(212)213-4920. Manufacturer.
Needs: Seeking fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector and the commercial and designer
markets. Also needs freelancers for design. 15% of products require freelance design. Considers watercolor,
mixed media, pastel, pen & ink and 3-D forms. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached
by "many" artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 4-5 established artists/year.
JMANOR ART ENTERPRISES, LTD., 555 E. Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck NY 10543. (914)738-
8569. Fax: (914)738-8581. President: Greg Croston. Estab. 1992. Art publisher of unlimited editions and
offset reproductions. Clients: framing, manufacturing, world-wide distributors.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative expression, fashionableness and decorative appeal for the commercial
market. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media. Prefers traditional and realistic. Artists represented
include Anton Pieck, Reina, Ruth Morehead, Bill Morehead, Craig Sprovach, Carol Lawson, Jean Barton and
Brian Paterson, creator of the Foxwood Tales. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by
100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-4 emerging, 2-4 mid-career and 2-4 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and tearsheets, slides
and photographs. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Write for appointment
to show portfolio, which should include slides, tearsheets, transparencies, original/final art and photographs.
Pays flat fee or royalties of 7-10%. Offers advance. Negotiates rights purchased. Requires exclusive represen
tation. Provides in-transit insurance and insurance while work is at firm.
Tips: "The focus of our publishing is towards traditional with worldwide appeal— tight and realistic."
fMARGIEART, 5111 Winewood, Milford MI 48382-1543. (810)684-6538. E-mail: margieartii@aol.com.
Vice President, Marketing: Sheryl Inglefield. Estab. 1993. Distributor. Distributes limited editions, unlimited
editions, fine art prints, offset reproductions, posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops. Current clients include:
Town Center Gallery, Water Street Gallery, Moynihans and Creative Framing.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the comrnerical and designer markets. Considers
oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen & ink. Artists represented include Guy Begin, Pascal,
Sussanne Lawrence and Richard Zucco. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached
by 3-6 artists/year. Distributes the work of 6-8 emerging, 12-15 mid-career and 2-3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, SASE, tearsheets. Samples are not
filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio
review of color photographs if interested. Pays on consignment basis: firm receives 50% commission. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Provides promotion, shipping from our firm, written contract. Finds
artists through attending art exhibitions, art fairs, word of mouth, other publications, submissions.
Tips: Sees trends in "traditional subject and colors. Midsize, modest priced limited editions sell best."
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SNSSDER REPORT
Conquering the Corporate Market
As Jan Mayer stands back to survey the walls of
an office space where her work is being installed,
she feels a surge of pride and accomplishment.
Even more rewarding than seeing her watercolors
and prints elegantly matted, framed and in place, is
the knowledge that her artwork will make a differ
ence in people's lives. What was once an empty
office with blank walls is suddenly transformed
into vibrant, inviting surroundings.
Mayer, who up to ten years ago sold through
galleries in Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Michi
gan, now sells almost exclusively to the corporate
market. Her watercolors and prints grace the board- Jan Mayer
rooms of large corporations such as the Chrysler
Corporation in Detroit, the lobbies of several banks and utility companies, law
offices, eye clinics and hospitals as well as private homes. According to Mayer,
there is a continuing need for art in the business environment. "There is a market
for corporate art," says Mayer, "but you have to seek it out." Half the battle is
knowing where to look.
"I have always been observant, ever since I was a little girl," says Mayer. It is
a quality that helps her in the creation of artwork because she is always noticing
color and form. The quality also helps in sales. Wherever Mayer goes, whether on
an eirand at the bank or to a doctor's appointment, she looks for art on the walls.
If it is dull, dreary or non-existent, Mayer takes the opportunity to call the company
or business and ask them if they would be interested in looking at her portfolio.
The business section of the newspaper is another source for leads. "When I read
that a company is moving its headquarters, I immediately contact them because
they will be needing art for their new building." Sometimes by the time she calls,
they have already chosen new artwork, but often, her call is right on time.
Sometimes a call will not result in immediate sales, but can lead to later sales.
When Mayer read that a local interior design firm would be decorating a hospital,
she contacted the designer and said, "I've got just the artwork for the new wing."
Though the designer didn't use Mayer's work for the hospital, the two kept in touch
and have worked on several projects together.
Why don't more artists take a more proactive approach to selling? "Many
artists are uncomfortable about selling their work," says Mayer, who admits it is
still difficult for her to call companies. "Sometimes people will be really receptive
and ask to see your work. Some people will just say 'No, not interested.' That
can be really discouraging." That's why, when her husband retired, Mayer asked
him to start making calls to set appointments. "When Frank first started calling
companies, he'd average about five appointments for every 30 calls." Today,
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INSIDER REPORT, May
er
because Mayer receives so many referrals from businesses, her husband no longer
has to make sales calls at all.
Although some corporations have curators assigned to their art collections,
some only purchase art when they are moving their offices or redecorating. So
when calling on businesses and corporations in your city, ask for the purchasing
department first, says Mayer. Once you reach purchasing, ask for the person in
charge of buying furnishings or art. Tell that individual that you are an artist and
want to come in and show your portfolio. It's fairly common to get the run-
around. Remember, these people are busy. They might tell you to call back in a
month or two. You may have to make several follow-up calls to get an
appointment.
"Once I get the appointment, I arrive at the office with a portfolio of about
six 22X30 original pieces and ten 4x6 photographs of additional works.
Sometimes I'll mount the photos on foam core. You shouldn't bring too many at
one time — it tends to confuse them." Although some art reps and artists bring
slides and set up a projector, Mayer has found people can't afford the time for
an elaborate viewing. At the first appointment Mayer usually wears a business
suit. "I try to keep it professional and friendly— but not 4pat-you-on-the-back'
friendly. My main goal is to get them to trust me." When her work is being
installed, Mayer feels freer to dress "a little more artsy."
Jan Mayer chose Winter Magic, 20'/2X26'/2 inches watercolor, for her second venture into self-
publishing. The original painting is not for sale, but Mayer sells a limited edition of signed and numbered
prints at an affordable price. The snow scene sells well to doctors, who like to hang it in their
examining rooms. It seems the soothing blues are "just what the doctor ordered" for patients awaiting
test results or treatments.
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
Occasionally, the people in charge of purchasing furnishings for offices are
not knowledgeable about art. Once you assure them of your expertise, they are
usually relieved. Try not to take it personally when companies don't buy your
work. "They're either going to like it or not. People have very different tastes.
Some companies, like banks, choose very conservative, traditional styles and
themes. Other companies like abstract art.1'
Once your work is in a few collections, art reps, interior decorators and other
business people will see it and you will start getting calls. Sometimes they will
ask for a variety of themes, for example a mixture of landscapes, florals and city
scapes. Some will be looking for a series of similar work.
Mayer refuses to paint from a photograph or create work to match the sofa —
although some artists are happy to work that way. "I can't just paint in any color
the client wants — I have to be free. But as I tell my clients, I am sensitive to the
surroundings. They trust me to provide works that will complement their office."
Another practice that leads to corporate sales is donating to fundraisers, such
as charity auctions. It makes you feel good to give back to the community and
it is an excellent opportunity for public relations, says Mayer. "I often get calls
as a direct result of charity auctions."
Some of Mayer's favorite corporate accounts are medical facilities. There is
a smile in her voice as she relates how doctors, nurses and patients often thank
her. When they tell her how much it means to be surrounded by her restful,
sensitive colors, Mayer knows she's made a difference. "There's really nothing
quite like that feeling."
—Mary Cox
JTHE MARKS COLLECTION, 1590 N. Roberts Rd., Suite 308, Kennesaw GA 30144-3683. (770)425-
7982. Fax: (770)425-7982. President: Jim Marks. Estab. 1981. Art publisher of unlimited and limited editions.
Clients: persons interested in the Civil War; Christian and secular.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector. Considers oil, acrylic and mixed media. Prefers Christian,
nature and Civil War themes. Artists represented include John DeMott, Hang Min Zou, William Maugham
and Charles Gehm. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Publishes and distributes the work of 1
emerging and 2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: "Phone first to give an overview of your style, subject matter, etc." Send query
letter with brochure showing art style, slides and photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back only if
interested. Payment depends upon the use and distribution, pays royalties of 10% or accepts work on consign
ment (firm receives 40% commission). Provides a written contract
Tips: "We are publishing Civil War images aimed at the romance, human interest and religious themes
rather than 'blood and guts' action. Our Christian subjects for the Christian market are constantly growing."
^METROPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATES, 877 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station NY 11746-7523.
(516)549-8300. Fax: (516)549-6833. President: Richard Greenberg. Estab. 1977. Distributor and gallery for
limited editions and signed posters. Clients: auctioneers, gallery dealers.
Needs: Seeking artwork with decorative appeal for the serious collector. Artists represented include Agam,
Erte, Delacroix, McKnight.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style. Samples are filed. To show
portfolio, mail tearsheets and photographs. Pays on consignment basis. Offers advance when appropriate.
Negotiates rights purchased. Provides shipping from firm and insurance while work is at firm.
MIXED-MEDIA, LTD., 3355 S. Highland Dr., Suite 109, Las Vegas NV 89109-3490. (702)796-8282 or
(800)772-8282. Fax: (702)794-0292. E-mail: mmlasvegas@aol.com. Contact: Brad Whiting. Estab. 1969.
Distributor of posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops, decorators, hotels, architects and department stores.
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Needs: Considers posters only. Artists represented include Adams, Behrens, Erie, Kimbie, McKnight and
many others. Distributes the work of hundreds of artists/year.
First Contact Si Terms: Send finished poster samples. Samples not returned. Negotiates payment method
and rights purchased.
Tips: "We have been in business for over 26 years. The style of artists and their art have changed many
times through the years. Just because we may not accept one thing today, does not mean we will not accept
it tomorrow. Don't give up!
MODERNART EDITIONS, 100 Snake Hill Rd., West Nyack NY 10994. (914)358-7605. Contact: Jim
Nicoletti. Estab. 1973. Art publisher and distributor of "top of the line" unlimited edition posters and offset
reproductions. Clients: galleries and custom frame shops nationwide.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed
media, pastel and acrylic. Prefers fine art landscapes, abstracts, representational, still life, decorative, collage,
mixed media. Minimum size 18X24. Artists represented include MJ. Mayer, Carol Ann Curran, Diane
Romanello, Pat Woodworth, Jean Thomas and Carlos Rios. Editions created by collaboration with the artist
or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 150 artists/year. Publishes the work of 10-15
emerging artists/year. Distributes the work of 300 emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard size sample of work, contact through artist rep, or send query
letter with slides, photographs, brochure, photocopies, resume, photostats, transparencies. Reports within 6
weeks. Request portfolio review in original query. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include color photostats, photographs, slides and trasparencies. Pays flat fee
of $200-300 or royalties of 10%. Offers advance against royalties. Buys all rights. Requires exclusive repre
sentation of artist. Provides insurance while work is at firm, shipping to firm and written contract.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Art Expo New York City and Atlanta ABC.
JMONROE FINE ART PUBLISHING, 1200 Prospect St., #125-B, La Jolla CA 92037. (619)456-7691.
Fax: (619)456-1794. Partner: Antonello Nervo. Estab. 1995. Art publisher, gallery. Publishes limited editions,
etchings. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators, museum
shops.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel. Prefers
surrealistic, neo-irnpressionistic. Artists represented include Elvio Mainardi. Editions created by collaborating
with the artist and by working from an existing painting.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs and resume. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of photographs if interested.
Buys all rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, promotion, written contract.
Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions, watching art competitions.
Tips: "Be yourself."
MORIAH PUBLISHING, INC., 23500 Mercantile Rd,, Unit B; Beechwood OH 44122. (216)289-9653.
Fax: (2 1 6)595-3 140. Contact: President. Estab. 1 989. Art publisher and distributor of limited editions. Clients:
wildlife art galleries.
Needs: Seeking artwork for the serious collector. Editions created by working from an existing painting.
Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 6 and distributes the work of 15 emerging artists/year.
Publishes and distributes the work of 10 mid-career artists/year. Publishes the work of 30 and distributes the
work of 10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style, slides, photocopies, resume,
photostats, transparencies, tearsheets and photographs. Reports back within 2 months. Write for appointment
to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials: rough, b&w, color photostats, slides, tearsheets, transparencies
and photographs. Pays royalties. No advance. Buys reprint rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist.
Provides in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping to and from firm, insurance while work is at firm, and a
written contract.
Tips: "Artists should be honest, be patient, be courteous, be themselves, and make good art."
^MULTIPLE IMPRESSIONS, LTD., 128 Spring St., New York NY 10012. (212)925-1313. Fax:
(212)431-7146. President: Elizabeth Feinman. Estab. 1972. Art publisher and gallery. Publishes handpulled
originals. Clients: young collectors, established clients, corporate, mature collectors.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media and printmak-
ing. Prefers figurative, abstract, landscape. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by
100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1 emerging, 1 mid-career and 1 established artist/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE. To show a portfolio, send transparencies. Pays flat fee. Offers advance when appropriate.
Buys ail rights. Requires exclusive representation of artist.
JMUSEUM EDITIONS WEST, 1800 Stewart St. A, Santa Monica CA 90404. (310)829-4428. Fax:
(310)829-7046. E-mail: jordanarts@aol.com. Director: Harvey L. Jordan. Poster company, distributor, gal-
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lery. Distributes unlimited editions, canvas transfers, posters. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops,
distributors, architects, corporate curators, museum shops, giftshops. Current clients include: San Francisco
Modern Art Museum and The National Gallery, etc.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, acrylic,
watercolor, pastel. Prefers landscape, floral, abstract. Artists represented include John Botzy and Carson
Gladson. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 150 artists/year. Publishes/
distributes the work of 5 mid-career and 20 established artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, resume, SASE, slides,
tearsheets, transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 months.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review of photographs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies if
interested. Pays royalties of 8-10%. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from our firm, written
contract. Finds artists through art exhibitions, art fairs, word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "Look at our existing catalog for samples.11
JMUSEUM MASTERS INTERNATIONAL, (formerly Museum Boutique Intercontinental, Ltd.), 26 E.
64th St., New York NY 10021. (212)759-0777. President: Marilyn Goldberg; Director of License: Lauren
Rossan; Director of Administration: Lynn Miller. Distributor handling limited editions, posters, tapestry and
sculpture for galleries, museums and gift boutiques. Current clients include the Boutique/Galeria Picasso in
Barcelona, Spain and The Hakone Museum in Japan.
Needs: Seeking artwork with decorative appeal for the designer market. Considers oil, acrylic, pastel,
watercolor and mixed media. Prefers individual works of art in unframed series. Also reproduces art images
on boutique product. Artists represented include Pablo Picasso and Ichiro Tsuruta. Editions created by collabo
rating with the artist. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 3 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, brochures and samples. Samples are filed or
returned. Reports within 2 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio or mail slides and trans
parencies. Payment method is negotiated. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased.
Exclusive representation is not required. Provides insurance while work is at firm, shipping to firm and a
written contract.
Tips: "We presently have demand for landscapes."
NATIONAL ART PUBLISHING CORP., 11000-32 Metro Pkwy., Ft. Myers FL 33912-1293. Fax:
(813)939-7518. (813)936-2788. President: David H. Boshart. Estab. 1978. Art publisher, catalog publisher/
marketer. Publishes limited and unlimited editions, offset reproductions, posters, sculpture, coins and medallic
collectibles.
Needs: Seeking artwork for the serious collector, commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, water-
color, mixed media, pastel, sculpture and acrylic. Considers all styles from realism to impressionism. Artists
represented include Vivi Crandall, Richard Luce, Diane Pierce. Brent Townsend and Plasschaert. Editions
created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes 2-3 emerging, 2-3
mid-career and 2-3 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 10 emerging, 20 mid-career and 30
established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, resume, slides, photographs and transparencies. Samples returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include slides. Consignment basis or negotiates payment. No advance. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, shipping from firm, written
contract, color catalog, videotape and access on the internet. Finds artists through sourcebooks, other publica
tions and submissions.
NEW YORK GRAPHIC SOCIETY, Box 1469, Greenwich CT 06836. (203)661-2400. President: Richard
Fleischmann. Publisher of offset reproductions, posters and handpulled originals. Clients: galleries, frame
shops and museums shops. Current clients include Deck The Walls, Ben Franklin, Prints Plus.
Needs: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media and colored pencil drawings. Publishes
reproductions, posters. Publishes and distributes the work of numerous emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with transparencies, slides or photographs. Write for artist's
guidelines. All submissions returned to artists by SASE after review. Reports within 3 weeks. Pays flat fee
or royalty. Offers advance. Buys all print reproduction rights. Provides in-transit insurance from firm to artist,
HOW TO USE your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract; provides insurance
for art if requested. Finds artists through submissions/self promotions, magazines, visiting art galleries, art
fairs and shows.
Tips: "We publish a broad variety of styles and themes. We actively seek all sorts of fine decorative art."
JNORTHWOODS CRAFTSMAN, AM, N87 W17317 Main St., Menomonee Falls WI 53051. (414)255-
7750. Fax: (414)255-5824. Owner: Bob Unger. Estab. 1977. Art publisher. Publishes limited and unlimited
editions, offset reproductions, posters and bronze sculptures. Clients: galleries and frame shops.
Needs: Seeking artwork with decorative appeal for the serious collector and the commercial market. Consid
ers oil, watercolor and acrylic. Prefers realism, wildlife and rural or city scenes. Artists represented include
Jerry Gadamus, George Korach and Mary Singleton. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or
working from an existing painting. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging, 4-6
mid-career and 3-4 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and tearsheets, slides
and photographs. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within
2 weeks. Payment method is negotiated. Requires exclusive representation of the artist. Provides promotion,
shipping from firm and a written contract.
Tips: "Major original paintings must sell for at least $2,000."
{NOTTINGHAM FINE ART, 73 Gebig Rd., W. Nottingham NH 03291-0073. Phone/fax: (603)942-
7089. President: Robert R. Lemelin. Estab. 1992. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes handpulled
originals, limited editions, fine art prints, monoprints, monotypes, offset reproductions. Clients: galleries,
frame shops, architects.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the serious collector. Considers oil, acrylic, water-
color, mixed media, pastel. Prefers landscape, floral, creative, musical and lifestyle. Artists represented
include Edward Gordon and Kathleen Cantin. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working
from an existing painting. Approached by 10 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, slides. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color photo
graphs, slides and transparencies if interested. Pays in royalties. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion,
shipping from our firm, written contract. Finds artists through art fairs, submissions and referrals from
existing customers.
JNOVA MEDIA INC., 1724 N. State, Big Rapids MI 49307. Phone/fax: (616)796-7539. Editor: Tom
Rundquist Estab. 1981. Poster company, art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes limited editions,
unlimited editions, fine art prints, posters. Current clients include: various galleries.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector. Considers oil, acrylic. Prefers expressionism, impres
sionism, abstract. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting.
Approached by 14 artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 2 emerging, 2 mid-career and 1 established
artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design. Prefers local designers.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, resume, SASE, slides, tearsheets. Samples
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Request portfolio review in original query. Company
will contact artist for portfolio review of color photographs, slides, tearsheets if interested. Pays royalties of
10% or negotiates payment. No advance. Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides promotion.
Tips: Predicts colors will be brighter in the industry.
JOAK TREE ART AGENCY, P.O. Box 1180, Dewey AZ 86327. (520)775-5077. Fax: (520)775-5585.
Manager: William F. Lupp. Estab. 1989. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes limited editions,
unlimited editions, canvas transfers, offset reproductions, posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops, distributors.
Needs: Seeking creative, decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, acrylic,
mixed media. Artists represented include Jorge Tarallo Braun. Editions created by working from an existing
painting.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photographs, SASE, slides. Reports back only if interested.
Company will contact artist for portfolio review of transparencies if interested. Pays flat fee. No advance.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, shipping
from our firm.
OLD WORLD PRINTS, LTD., 468 South Lake Blvd., Richmond VA 23236. (804)378-7833. Fax:
(804)378-7834. President: John Wurdeman. Estab. 1973. Art publisher and distributor of primarily open
edition hand printed reproductions of antique engravings. Clients: retail galleries, frame shops and manufac
turers.
• Old World Prints reports the top-selling art in their 2,500-piece collection includes African animals,
urns and parrots.
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Needs: Seeking traditional and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Specializes in
handpainted prints. Considers "b&w (pen & ink or engraved) art which can stand by itself or be hand painted
by our artists or originating artist." Prefers traditional, representational, decorative work. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist. Distributes the work of more than 500 artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and tearsheets and
slides. Samples are filed. Reports back within 6 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photo
graphs, slides and transparencies. Pays flat fee of $100 and royalties of 10% or on a consignment basis: firm
receives 50% commission. Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides in-
transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract.
Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: "We are a specialty art publisher, the largest of our kind in the world. We reproduce only b&w
engraving, pen & ink and b&w photogravures. All of our pieces are handpainted."
OPUS ONE/SCANDECOR DEVELOPMENT AB, 790 Riverside Dr., Suite 2E, New York NY 10032.
(212)862-4095. Fax: (212)862-3767. Publishing Director: James Munro. Estab. 1970. Art Publisher. Publishes
unlimited editions, offset reproductions, posters, cards and calenders.
• Opus One is distributed by New York Graphic Society. Scandecor Development AB is the parent
company of Opus One and Scandecor, and is based in Sweden. Higher end fine art images are more
appropriate for this division, while cute or trendy images should be sent to Scandecor's Pennsylvania
division, which is also listed in this section.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers
all media. Artists represented include Kate Frieman, Jack Roberts, licensed characters such as Disney, Harley
Davidsion. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 20% emerging, 20% mid-career and 60%
established artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, tearsheets, slides, photographs, photocopies, transparencies. Sam
ples are not filed and are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Artist should follow up with call after
initial query. Portfolio should include final art, slides, transparencies. Negotiates payment. Offers advance
when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Please attend the Art Expo New York City trade show."
PANACHE EDITIONS LTD, 234 Dennis Lane, Glencoe IL 60022. (312)835-1574. President: Donna
MacLeod. Estab. 1981. Art publisher and distributor of offset reproductions and posters. Clients: galleries,
frame shops, domestic and international distributors. Current clients are mostly individual collectors.
Needs: Considers acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media. "Looking for contemporary compositions
in soft pastel color palettes; also renderings of children on beach, in park, etc." Artists represented include
Bart Forbes, Peter Eastwood and Carolyn Anderson. Prefers individual works of art and unframed series.
Publishes and distrubutes work of 1-2 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 1-2 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or photographs, photocopies
and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail roughs and
final reproduction/product. Pays royalties of 1 0%. Negotiates rights purchased. Requires exclusive representa
tion of artist. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from
firm and written contract.
Tips: "We are looking for artists who have not previously been published (in the poster market) with a
strong sense of current color palettes. We want to see a range of style and coloration. Looking for a unique and
fine art approach to collegiate type events, i.e., Saturday afternoon football games, Founders Day celebrations,
homecomings, etc. We do not want illustrative work but rather an impressionistic style that captures the
tradition and heritage of one's university. We are very interested in artists who can render figures."
fPENNY LANE PUBLISHING INC., 7179 South St. Rt. 201, Tipp City OH 45371. (513)845-1300.
Fax: (513)845-8786. Contact: Melissa Elleman. Estab. 1993. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes
limited editions, unlimited editions. Clients: galleries, frame shops, distributors, corporate curators.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, acrylic,
watercolor, mixed media, pastel. Artists represented include L. Spivey, M. McMenamin, J.O. Yearby and D.
Lovitt. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or working from an existing painting. Approached
by 30-50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging, 18 mid-career and 18 established artists/year.
Distributes the work of 18 emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, photographs, slides, tearsheets. Samples are
filed or returned. Reports back within 10 days. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color,
final art, photographs, slides, tearsheets if interested. Pays royalties. Buys all rights. Requires exclusive
representation of artist. Provides advertising, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, written contract.
Finds artists through art exhibitions, art fairs, word of mouth, submissions, watching art competitions.
Tips: Advises artists to be aware of current color trends and work in a series.
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JPLANET WEST PUBLISHERS, P.O. Box 34033, Las Vegas NV 89133-4033. Phone/fax: (702)242-
6752. E-mail: asktoddart@aol.com. Contact: Todd Bingham. Estab. 1995. Art publisher. Publishes graphics
and reproductions. Clients: galleries and direct consumer sales.
• Todd Bingham offers marketing advice to artists on his Website (Path: AOL, Keyword Image
Exchange-, Galleries; Member's Showcase; ASKTODDART.)
Needs: Seeking creative art. Artists represented include Bedard, Cassidy, Greer, Morton. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist and by working from an existing painting. Publishes the work of I emerging,
1 mid-career and 1 established artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design. Prefers designers who own
Mac computers and are experienced in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send letter with resume, SASE and transparencies. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Mac format, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE. Reports back within 10 days. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Payment negotiable. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides
advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from our firm, written
contract, career direction.
*PORTER DESIGN— EDITIONS PORTER, 19 Circus Place, Bath Avon BA1 2PE, England.
(01144)225-424910. Fax: (01144)225-447146. Partners: Henry Porter, Mary Porter. Estab. 1985. Publishes
limited and unlimited editions and offset productions and hand-colored reproductions. Clients: international
distributors, interior designers and hotel contract art suppliers. Current clients include Devon Editions, Art
Group and Harrods.
Needs: Seeking fashionable and decorative art for the designer market. Considers watercolor. Prefers 17th-
19th century traditional styles. Artists represented include Alexandra Churchill, Caroline Andertoti, Victor
Postolle, Joseph Hooker and Adrian Chancel. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Ap
proached by 10 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 10-20 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and photographs.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress on Apple Mac. Samples are filed or are returned.
Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail photographs. Pays flat fee or royalties. Offers an
advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased.
PORTFOLIO GRAPHICS, INC., 4060 S. 500 W., Salt Lake City UT 84123. (800)843-0402. Fax:
(801)263-1076. Website: http://www.sisna.com/graph/home.htra. Creative Director: Kent Barton. Estab.
1986. Publishes and distributes limited editions, unlimited editions and posters. Clients: galleries, designers,
poster distributors (worldwide) and framers.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable and decorative art for commercial and designer markets. Considers
oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and photography. Publishes 30-50 new works/year. Artists
represented include Dawna Barton, Ovanes Berberian, Del Gish, Jodi Jensen and Kent Wallis. Editions
created by working from an existing painting or transparency.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, biography, slides and photographs. Accepts
submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send TIFF (preferred) or EPS files. Samples
are not filed. Reports back within months. To show portfolio, mail slides, transparencies and ptiotograpfes
with SASE. Pays $100 advance against royalties of 10%. Buys reprint rights. Provides promotion and a
written contract.
Tips: They are currently adding 50 new images to their binder catalog "and we'll continue to add new
supplemental pages twice yearly. We find artists through galleries, magazines, art exhibits, submissions.
We're looking for a variety of artists and styles/subjects." Advises artists to attend Art Expo New York City
and Art Buyer Caravan (at various locations throughout the year).
JPOSNER FINE ART, 940 Westmount Dr. #204, West Hollywood CA 90069. (310)260-8858. Fax:
(310)260-8860. Estab. 1994. Poster company, art publisher, distributor, gallery. Publishes/distributes posters.
Clients: galleries, frame shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators, museum shops. Current clients
include: Bruce McGaw Graphics, Graphique de France, International Graphics and Prints Plus.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, sculpture. Prefers contemporary and tradi
tions!. Artists represented include Crane, Edelmann, Peticov, Coffmann, Gallagher, Haskell. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by hundreds of artists/
year. Publishes/distributes the work of 10 emerging, 10 mid-career and 5 established artists/year. Also needs
freelancers for design.
First Contact & Terms: Send slides. "Must enclose self-addressed stamped return envelope.1' Samples
are not filed. Reports back within a few weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of final art
if interested. Pays 50^/poster sold. Buys all rights. Provides advertising, promotion, written contract. Finds
artists through art fairs, word of mouth.
Tips: Sees trend toward Victorian themes. "Know color trends of design market."
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^POSTERS INTERNATIONAL, 1200 Castlefield Ave., Toronto, Ontario M6B 1G2. (416)789-7156.
Fax: (416)789-7159. President: Esther Cohen. Estab. 1976. Poster company, art publisher. Publishes hand-
pulled originals, limited editions, fine art prints, posters. Clients: galleries, decorators, distributors, hotels,
restaurants etc., in US, Canada and International. Current clients include: McDonalds, Holiday Inn.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable art for the commercial market. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor,
mixed media. Prefers landscapes, florals, collage, architecturals, classical (no figurative). Artists represented
include Elizabeth Berry, Catherine Hobart, Fenwick Bonnell, Julie McCarroll. Editions created by collaborat
ing with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes the
work of 12 emerging, 10 mid-career artists. Distributes the work of 50 emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, slides, transparencies. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-2 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio
review of photographs, photostats, slides, tearsheets, thumbnails, transparencies if interested. Pays flat fee
or royalties. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project. Requires exclusive
representation of artist for posters. Provides advertising, promotion, shipping from our firm, written contract.
Finds artists through art fairs, art reps, submissions.
Tips: **Be aware of current color trends — work in a series (of two)."
THE PRESS CHAPEAU, Govans Station, Box 4591, Baltimore City MD 21212-4591. Director: Elspeth
Lightfoot Estab. 1 976. Publishes and distributes original prints only, "in our own atelier or from printmaker."
Clients: architects, interior designers, corporations, institutions and galleries.
Needs: Considers original handpulled etchings, lithographs, woodcuts and serigraphs. Prefers professional,
highest museum quality work in any style or theme. "Suites of prints are also viewed with enthusiasm."
Prefers unframed series. Publishes the work of 2 emerging, 5 mid-career and 10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides. Samples are filed. Samples not filed are returned
by SASE. Reports back within 5 days. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Pays flat fee of
$100-2,000. Payment method is negotiated. Offers advance. Purchases 51% of edition or right of first refusal.
Does not require exclusive representation. Provides insurance, promotion, shipping to and from firm and a
written contract. Finds artists through agents.
Tips: "Our clients are interested in investment quality original handpulled prints. Your resume is not as
important as the quality and craftsmanship of your work."
PRESTIGE ART GALLERIES, INC., 3909 W. Howard St., Skokie IL 60076. (847)679-2555. E-mail:
76751-1327@compuserve.com. President: Louis Schutz. Estab. 1960. Art gallery. Publishes and distributes
paintings and mixed media artwork. Clients: retail professionals and designers.
• This gallery represents a combination of 18th and 19th century work and contemporary material.
Clientele seems to be currently most interested in figurative art and realism.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector. Prefers surrealism, New Age visionary, realism and French
Impressionism in oil. Artists represented include Erte, Simbari, Agam and King. Editions created by collabo
rating with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes 1
emerging, 1 mid-career and 1 established artist/year. Distributes the work of 5 emerging, 7 mid-career and
15 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides,
photographs and transparencies. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE.
Reports back within 2 weeks. Pays on consignment (firm receives 50% commission). Offers an advance.
Buys all rights. Provides insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from firm and written contract,
Tips: "Be professional. People are seeking better quality, lower-sized editions, less numbers per edition —
1/100 instead of 1/750."
JPRIME ART PRODUCTS, 5772 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast FL 32137. (904)445-3851. Fax:
(904)445-6057. Co-Owner: Dee Abraham. Estab. 1989. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes lim
ited editions, unlimited editions, fine art prints, offset reproductions. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame
shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators, museum shops and giftshops.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the commercial and design markets. Considers oil,
acrylic, watercolor. Prefers wildlife, magnolias and shore birds. Artists represented include John Akers, J.J.
Audubon, Art LaMay and Delia Storms. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from
an existing painting. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1-2 emerging, 1-2 mid-career
artists/year. Distributes the work of 1-2 emerging, 2 mid-career, 4 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Reports back within 10 days. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Negotiates payment per signature. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Provides promotion, written contract.
Tips: "Color is extremely important."
PRIMROSE PRESS, Box 302, New Hope PA 18938-1302. (215)862-5518. President: Patricia Knight.
Estab. 1980. Art publisher. Publishes limited edition reproductions for galleries. Clients: galleries, decorators,
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framers, designers, consultants, distributors, manufacturers, museum shops and catalogs.
Needs: Seeks creative, decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer markets. Considers
pen & ink line drawings, oil and acrylic paintings, watercolor and mixed media. Prefers traditional landscapes.
Publishes representational themes. Artists represented include Peter Keating, E.W. Redfield, Daniel Garber,
George Booey. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 25-35 artists/year.
Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 30 established artists/year. Distributes the work of
6 emerging, 6 mid-career and 30 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, slides and SASE. Prefers slides as samples.
Do not send original art. Samples returned by SASE if not kept on file. Reports within 1 month. Pays royalties
to artist. Buys all rights. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at publisher, advertising,
promotion and a written contract. Artist owns original art. Finds artists through exhibitions and submissions.
{QUANTUM MECHANICS, 2595 Lake Meadow Dr., Monument CA 80132. (719)481-9593. Fax:
(719)481-9804. E-mail: gino@mdminc.com. Sales Manager: Gene Ashe. Estab. 1986. Art publisher. Pub
lishes and produces PC-generated graphics packages. Clients: software companies, ad agencies and distribu
tors.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative expression for the commercial market. Considers mixed media.
Themes and styles are "whatever the client requests." Editions created by collaborating with the artist.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and disk with graphic files. Accepts disk submis
sions. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Payment rights purchased and services are negotiable.
Offers advance when appropriate. Requires exclusive representation.
Tips: "We believe that this marketing idea is so unique that any and all approaches are considered. We only
encourage artists who would welcome editing suggestions to their work to make submissions."
JRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, 463 First St., #3C, Hoboken NJ 07030. (201)463-3123. Fax:
(201)420-0679. Contact: Robert Hazaga. Estab. 1996. Agency for cross licensing. Represents artists for
licensing into publishing, stationery, giftware, home furnishing. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops,
distributors, giftware manufacture, stationery, poster, limited editions publishers, home furnishing manufac
turers. Clients include: Scandecor, Portal, Noblework.
• This company is also listed in the Greeting Card, Gifts & Products section.
Needs: Seeking creative art, decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Also looking for textile
art. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel Prefers commercial. Artists represented include
Gillian Campbell, Phoenix Art Group. Approached by 50 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets, transparen
cies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator. Samples are not filed and are returned by
SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates
payment.
DRIVER HEIGHTS PUBLISHING INC., 720 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2T9
Canada. (416)922-0500. Fax: (416)922-6191. Publisher: Paul Swartz. Art publisher. Publishes limited edi
tions, unlimited editions, canvas transfers, fine art prints, offset reproductions, sculpture. Clients: galleries,
frame shops, marketing companies, corporations, mail order, chain stores, barter exchanges.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture.
Prefers wildlife, Southwestern, American Indian, impressionism and Victorian (architecture). Artists repre
sented include A.J. Casson, Paul Rankin, George McLean, Rose Marie Condon. Editions created by collabo
rating with the artist. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes the work of I emerging, 2 mid-career, 1
established artists/year. Distributes the work of 3 emerging, 2 mid-career and 3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, resume, SAE (nonresidents include IRC), slides, tearsheets.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SAE. Reports back within 3 weeks. Company will contact artist
for portfolio review of final art if interested. Pays flat fee, royalties and/or consignment basis. Rights pur
chased vary according to project. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, insurance,
promotion, shipping from our firm, written contract and samples on greeting cards, calendars.
ROMM ART CREATIONS, LTD., Maple Lane, P.O. Box 1426, Bridgehampton NY 11932. (516)537-
1827. Fax: (516)537-1752. Contact: Steven Romm. Estab. 1987. Art publisher. Publishes unlimited editions,
posters and offset reproductions. Clients: distributors, galleries, frame shops.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed
media, pastel, acrylic and photography. Prefers traditional and contemporary. Artists represented include
Tarkay, Wohlfelder, Switzer. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an existing
painting. Publishes the work of 10 emerging, 10 mid-career and 10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides and photographs. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Publisher will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays royalties of 10%. Offers advance. Rights purchased vary accord
ing to project. Requires exclusive representation of artist for posters only. Provides promotion and written
contract.
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Tips: Advises artists to attend Art Expo and to visit poster galleries to study trends. Finds artists through
attending art exhibitions, agents, sourcebooks, publications, submissions.
RUSHMORE HOUSE PUBLISHING, 101 E. 38th St., Box 1591, Sioux Falls SD 57101. (605)334-5253.
Fax: (605)334-6630. Publisher: Stan Cadwell. Estab. 1989. Art publisher and distributor of limited editions.
Clients: art galleries and picture framers.
Needs: Seeking artwork for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic,
pastel and mixed media. Prefers realism, all genres. Artists represented include John C. Green, Mary Groth
and Tom Phillips. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes
the work of 1-5 emerging artists and 1-5 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Sam
ples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of original/final art, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Payment
method is negotiated. Offers an advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Exclusive representa
tion of artist is negotiable. Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping
and written contract. "We market the artist and their work."
Tips: "We are looking for artists who have perfected their skills and have a definite direction in their work.
We work with the artist on developing images and themes that will succeed in the print market and aggres
sively promote our product to the market. Current interests include: wildlife, sports, Native American, West
ern, landscapes and florals."
ST. ARGOS CO., INC., 11040 W. Hondo Pkwy., Temple City CA 91780. (818)448-8886. Fax: (818)579-
9133. Manager: Roy Liang. Estab. 1987. Manufacturer, publishes gift catalog. Clients: gift shops.
Needs: Seeking decorative art. Prefers Victorian, sculpture and seasonal. Editions created by working from
an existing painting. Approached by 6-8 artists/year. Publishes the work or 3 emerging and 2 established
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, slides and photographs. Samples not filed and are returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
color slides and transparencies. Pays royalties of 10%. No advance. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Provides advertising. Finds artists by attending art exhibitions.
THE SAWYIER ART COLLECTION, INC., 3445-D Versailles Rd., Frankfort KY 40601. (800)456-
1390. Fax: (502)695-1984. President: William H. Coffey. Distributor. Distributes limited and unlimited edi
tions, posters and offset reproductions. Clients: retail art print and framing galleries.
Needs: Seeking fashionable and decorative art. Prefers floral and landscape. Artists represented include
Lena Liu, Mary Bertrand. Approached by 100 artists/year. Distributes the work of 10 emerging, 50 mid-
career and 10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are not returned.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color tearsheets. Buys work outright. No advance. Finds artists through publications
(Decor, An Business News), retail outlets.
SCAFA-TORNABENE ART PUBLISHING CO. INC., 100 Snake Hill Rd., West Nyack NY 10994.
(914)358-7600. Fax: (914)358-3208. Art Coordinator: Susan Murphy. Produces unlimited edition offset
reproductions. Clients: framers, commercial art trade and manufacturers worldwide.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the wall decor market. Considers unframed decorative paintings, posters,
photos and drawings. Prefers pairs and series. Artists represented include TC. Chiu, Jack Sorenson, Kay
Lamb Shannon and Marianne Caroselli. Editions created by collaborating with the artist and by working
from a pre-determined subject. Approached by 100 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of dozens
of artists/year. "We work constantly with our established artists, but are always on the lookout for something
new."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter first with slides or photos and SASE. Reports in about 3-4
weeks. Pays $200-350 flat fee for some accepted pieces. Royalty arrangements with advance against 5-10%
royalty is standard. Buys only reproduction rights. Provides written contract. Artist maintains ownership of
original art. Requires exclusive publication rights to all accepted work.
Tips: "Do not limit your submission. We are interested in seeing your full potential. Please be patient. All
inquiries will be answered."
SCANDECOR INC., 430 Pike Rd., Southampton PA 18966. (215)355-2410. Fax: (215)364-8737. Product
Manager: Lauren Karp. Poster company, art publisher/distributor. Publishes/distributes fine art prints and
posters. Clients include gift and stationery stores, craft stores and frame shops.
Needs: Seeking fashionable, decorative art. Considers acrylic, watercolor and pastel Themes and styles
vary according to current trends. Editions created by working from existing painting. Approached by 150
artists/year. Publishes the work of 5 emerging, 10 mid-career and 10 established artists/year.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, slides, tearsheets,
transparencies and SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Company will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include color photographs, slides, tearsheets and/or transparencies. Negotiates
payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights vary according to project. Provides written contract. Finds
artists through art exhibitions, art and craft fairs, art reps, submissions and looking at art already in the
marketplace in other forms (e.g., collectibles, greeting cards, puzzles).
Tips "Watch for current trends and incorporate them into your work. (Some current trends are Victorian
motifs and florals; foods such as chili peppers; angels and gardening.) Be aware of gift and stationery market
trends. Look at poster/print displays in stores and attend gift shows if possible."
JSCHIFTAN INC., 406 W. 31st St., New York NY 10001. (212)532-1984. Fax: (212)465-8635. President:
Harvey S. Cohen. Estab. 1903. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes unlimited editions, fine art
prints, offset reproductions, posters and hand-colored prints. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops,
architects, wholesale framers to the furniture industry.
Needs: Seeking fashionable, decorative art for the commercial market. Considers watercolor, mixed media.
Prefers traditional, landscapes, botanicals, wild life, Victorian. Editions created by collaborating with the
artist. Approached by 15-20 artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned.
Reports back within 1 week. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of final art, roughs, transparen
cies if interested. Pays flat fee or royalties. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased.
Provides advertising, written contract. Finds artists through art exhibitions, art fairs, submissions.
SEGAL FINE ART, 4760 Walnut St., #100, Boulder CO 80301. (800)999-1297, (303)939-8930. Fax:
(303)939-8969. E-mail: sfmeart@aol.com. Artist Liason: Andrea Bianco, Estab. 1986. Art publisher. Pub
lishes limited editions. Clients: galleries.
Needs: Seeking creative and fashionable art for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil,
watercolor, mixed media and pastel. Artists represented include Lu Hong, Sassone, Scott Jacobs and Tmg
Shao Kuang. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Publishes limited edition serigraphs,
mixed media pieces and posters. Publishes and distributes the work of 1 emerging artist/year. Publishes the
work of 7 and distributes the work of 3 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, resume and photographs. Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE. Reports back in 2 months. To show portfolio, mail slides, color photographs, bio and
resume. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates payment method and rights purchased. Requires exclu
sive representation of artist. Provides promotion.
Tips: Advises artists to attend New Trends Expos and Art Expo in New York and California or Art Buyers
Caravan.
iSSERRA SUN EDITIONS, 5090 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., Suite 2, El Dorado Hills CA 95762. (916)933-
2228. Fax: (91 6)933-6224. Art Director: Ravel Buckley. Art publisher, distributor. Publishes/distributes hand-
pulled originals, limited editions, unlimited editions, canvas transfers, fine art prints, offset reproductions.
Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, architects, corporate curators, museum shops, gift-
shops, and sports memorabilia and collectibles stores. Current clients include: Sports Legacy, Field of Dreams,
Deck the Walls and Sports Forum.
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets. 4"We publish/distribute primarily professional team sports art — i.e., celebrity athletes of major
leagues — National Football League, Major League Baseball. We accept submissions of all subject matter for
our licensing division which deals primarily with placing artworks on giftwares." Considers oil, acrylic,
watercolor, mixed media, pastel Artists represented include Daniel M. Smith, Stephen Holland, Vemon
Wells, Eric Franchimon. Rick Rush. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from an
existing painting. Approached by 60 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1-2 emerging, 2-3 mid-career and 7
established artists/year. Distributes the work of 3-8 emerging, 3-8 mid-career and 4-8 established artists/year.
Also needs freelancers for design. Prefers local designers who own Mac computer.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, slides, tearsheets, photographs.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-3 months. Company will contact artist for
portfolio review of color, final art, thumbnails, transparencies if interested. Pays royalties of 10-20%; or on
a consignment basis: firm receives 20-40% commission. Negotiates payment regarding licensing of works.
Offers advance when appropriate. May require exclusive representation of artist. Provides advertising, promo
tion, shipping from our firm, written contract, trade shows, gallery shows. Finds artists through word of
mouth, art trade shows, gallery owners.
Tips: "Unique and original concepts in sports art other than portrait style, is a growing trend and crosses
over into the collectible market."
^SIGNATURE PUBLISHING, 12558 Darkwood, San Diego CA 92129. (619)538-5777. Fax: (619)538-
5778. Vice President: Heidi Humphreys. Estab. 1995. Art publisher. Publishes limited editions, unlimited
editions, fine art prints, posters. Clients: galleries, frame shops, mass merchant, wholesale framers.
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INSIDER REPORT
Follow Trends in the
Print and Poster Market
You're likely to get a smile and a quick, thoughtful
response from Lauren Karp, creative director of
Scandecor Inc., if you follow her two marketing
musts: send a SASE and "do a little research first."
The former is a courtesy and a time-saver for busy
art directors. The latter saves you, the artist, from
wasting your energies and, well, lots of paper. More
important, doing your homework can boost your
chances of success in the dynamic poster market.
With six years at the international poster com
pany behind her and an earlier successful run as a
small business owner in the gift industry, Karp has
marketing experience from both ends of the spec
trum. Though she has no formal artistic training Lauren Karp
(she holds a degree in marketing and management),
Karp has become an expert at spotting marketable poster images.
In scouting artwork, creative directors keep their company's product lines in
mind, says Karp. So, before submitting to companies, you should examine their
product lines to make sure your style fits their needs. Scandecor, for example,
has three separate poster lines. Miniposters, 161/2 X 2314, are "soft and fluffy"
images, targeted primarily to mothers and children. Funsters, or fun posters, are
ll!/2 X l6{/4 and cover a variety of humorous subjects. Scandecor's full-size poster
line, 27 X 39, targeted to teens, is the area most influenced by current trends. Karp
currently buys a lot of fantasy images — wizards, dragons and the like. Soccer
and roller hockey are on the upswing in the capricious teen market, however, that
could change.
Karp identifies four areas that influence trends: advertising, film, music and
books. If you want to sell your work to poster companies and gift manufacturers,
you'd be wise to check out what's hot in these areas. The simplest research
method? Examine what's on shelves, particularly greeting cards. "Go to gift
stores. One trip to the mall and I can spot a lot of things," says Karp. For instance,
you'll undoubtedly see a wide selection of posters featuring food. Chili peppers
and coffee images are very popular. Gardening and country images are also big.
The poster market has recently seen the most growth in the fine art genre, says
Karp. Scandecor is introducing two new art lines to its mass market prints. The
most popular medium for Scandecor's art lines is watercolor, although Karp con
siders and purchases images created in other media. Karp looks for "finished
pieces." She rarely commissions works, although some poster companies do.
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INSIDER REPORT, Karp
Since Scandecor markets abroad, Karp has learned that what sells overseas
can be different from what sells in the U.S. For example, Americans tend to be
more conservative than Europeans. "Nudes are not as shocking in Europe. We
can't sell those types of images here," she says. An image that spans cultures
has a greater chance of living a long market life. "Some pieces have been in our
line for ten years," adds Karp. As a general rule, trends hit Europe a year later
than in the U.S. The exception is the music field. Trends in music sometimes
take off in Europe before hitting the U.S.
The gift and poster field can be very lucrative for artists with plenty of hot
products on the market. "The more countries that use the piece, the more money
[we pay]," she says. Every company structures its pay standards differently; Karp
agrees to few royalty deals, although this differs slightly depending on the product
line. "Generally, I'll buy poster rights for a flat fee, usually for two years," she
says.
If Karp chooses not to purchase an image, she tactfully tries to explain her
reason. She is more likely to respond in detail if an artist takes care with his or
her submission. "I have always tried to be fair and responsive to artists — to be
a critic. But it gets a little overwhelming if they don't do their research."
Check the Artist *s & Graphic Designer's Market for companies that sell the
type of images you create. Also, consider attending national and regional trade
shows, such as the New York Stationery Show, to get a feel for product lines and
upcoming trends. One word of warning, however, these shows can be pricey
jaunts. "Don't expect companies to look at your work there," Karp says. The
"This poster had to appeal to both boys
and girls,*' says illustrator Michael Mace. "I
chose bright colors and tried to stay away
from a strict realistic approach.'* Mace
landed the assignment as a result of a pro
motional mailer sent to Scandecor, and has
since done several projects for the com
pany. "The original art was shown at a sta
tionery show in London, which lead to my
being approached by several potential cli
ents, clients I doubt would have noticed me
any other way."
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
busy pace of these shows usually doesn't allow time for portfolio reviews.
Your best bet for success in the poster industry is still your local gift store.
"You don't have to pay to go to the mall," Karp says. Homework has never been
easier.
— Jennifer Hogan-Redmond
Needs: Seeking creative, fashionable, decorative art for the serious collector, commercial and designer
markets "in current colors and trends." Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel. Artists
represented include Jason Denaro, Laurie Karsgarden, Harold Lyon, Judith Moore-Knapp. Editions created
by collaborating with the artist and accepting artwork previously done by artists. Approached by hundreds
of artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, photocopies, tearsheets, photographs, SASE or
transparencies. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates
payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. May require exclusive representation
of artist. Provides insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping from our firm, written contract.
Tips: "Keep an eye on the color guides and what is going on in the material and china arenas."
f^SIHON ART LTD., 5456 Tomken Rd, Unit #10, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2Z5 Canada. (416)599-
9371. Fax: (416)595-5093. Marketing Coordinator: Julie Insley. Estab. 1981. Art publisher and distributor
of posters and limited editions. Clients: galleries, framing shops.
Needs: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. Prefers representational, nostalgic, sports. Artists repre
sented include Mark Farand, Samantha Wendell, Mehrdad Samirm, Heather Cooper, Jose Trinidad. Editions
created by collaborating with the artist. Approached by 50-75 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work
of 0-1 emerging artist/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 8-10 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides, resume and photographs. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with CorelDraw in and Aldus PageMaker. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back
in 2-3 months. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials: photostats, slides, tearsheets and photographs.
Pays royalties. Offers advance when appropriate. Requires exclusive representation of artist. Provides promo
tion and a written contract.
tSIPAN LLC, 300 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh NC 27603. Phone/fax: (919)833-2535. Member: Owen Walker
HI. Estab. 1994. Art publisher. Publishes handpulled originals. Clients: galleries and frame shops.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector and the commercial market. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor.
Prefers traditional themes. Artists represented include Altino Villasante. Editions created by collaborating
with the artist Approached by 5 artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 1 emerging artist/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, SASE and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are
returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of color final
art if interested. Negotiates payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Buy all rights. Requires exclusive
representation of artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion,
written contract.
J*SJATIN BY, P.O. Box 4028, 5950 AA Belfeld/Holland. 3177 475 1998. Fax: 31774 475 1965. Vice
President: Mpnique van den Hurk. Estab. 1920. Art publisher. Publishes handpulled originals, limited editions,
unlimited editions, fine art prints, offset reproductions, greeting cards. Clients: furniture stores, department
stores. Current clients include: Karstadt (Germany), Morres Meubel-Hulst (Holland).
• Sjatin actively promotes worldwide distribution for artists they sign.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media,
pastel. Prefers romantic themes, florals, landscapes/garden scenes, women. Artists represented include Willem
Haenraets, Peter Motz, Reint Withaar. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working from
an existing painting. Approached by 50 artists/year. "We work with 20 artists only, but publish a very wide
range from cards to oversized prints and we sell copyrights."
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and photographs. Reports back only if interested. Company will
contact artist for portfolio review of color photographs (slides) if interested. Negotiates payment. Offers
advance when appropriate. Buys all rights: Provides advertising, promotion, shipping from our firm and
written (if requested).
Tips: "Be aware of current color trends. Work in series."
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SOHO GRAPHIC ARTS WORKSHOP, 433 W. Broadway, Suite 5, New York NY 10012. (212)966-
7292. Director: Xavier H. Rivera. Estab. 1977. Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes and distributes
limited editions.
Needs: Seeking art for the serious collector. Considers prints. Editions created by collaborating with the
artist or working from an existing painting. Approached by 10-15 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume. Reports back within 2 weeks. Artist should follow-up with letter
after initial query. Portfolio should include slides and 35mm transparencies. Negotiates payment. No advance.
Buys first rights. Provides written contract.
SOMERSET HOUSE PUBLISHING, 10688 Haddington Dr., Houston TX 77043. (713)932-6847. Fax:
(713)932-7861. Contact: Shirley Jackson. Estab. 1972. Art publisher of fine art limited editions, handpulled
originals, offset reproductions and canvas transfers.
Needs: Seeking creative fashionable and decorative art for the serious collector and designer market. Artists
represented include G. Harvey, Charles Frace, Larry Dyke, L. Gordon, Nancy Glazier, Phillip Crowe, Greg
Beecham, Tom duBois, Michael Atkinson. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working
from an existing painting. Approached by 150-200 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, slides or photographs with
S ASE. Samples are not filed and are returned by S ASE if requested by artist. Reports back in about 45 days.
Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets,
photographs and slides. Pays royalties. Rights purchased vary according to project Provides advertising, in-
transit insurance, promotion, shipping to and from firm, written contract.
Tips: Artists should be aware of colors which affect the decorator market and subject matter trends. Recom
mends artists attend the Art Buyers Caravan trade shows in cities near them. Recommends artists read Decor*
USART and Art Business News, publications that follow current trends in styles, color, subject matter, etc.
fJACQUES SOUSSAN GRAPHICS, 37 Pierre Koenig St., Jerusalem Israel (02)782678. Fax:
(02)782426. Estab. 1973. Art publisher. Publishes handpulled originals, limited editions, sculpture. Clients:
galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, architects. Current clients include: Rozembaum Galleries,
Royal Beach Hotel.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the serious collector and designer market. Considers oil, watercolor
and sculpture. Artists represented include Caiman Shemi Editions created by collaborating with the artist.
Approached by 20 artists/year. Publishes/distributes the work of 5 emerging, 3 mid-career and 2 established
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, slides. Artist should follow-up with letter after
initial query. Portfolio should include color photographs.
fSPORTMAN SPECIALTIES, (formerly Portraits of Nature), Box 217, Ypungwood PA 15697. (412)834-
2768. Owner: Mr. Burrick. Estab. 1975. Art publisher handling limited editions for galleries.
Needs: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, tempera and mixed media. Prefers contemporary, floral
and outdoor themes. Prefers individual works of art. Publishes/distributes the work of 7 artists/year,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume" and slides— at least 20 — of most recent work.
Samples not filed are returned by SASE only. Reports back within 2 months. Write to sctiedule an appointment
to show a portfolio that should include original/final art. Payment method is negotiated, Buys reprint rights.
Does not require exclusive representation of the artist. Provides promotion and contract while work is at
firm.
fSPORTS ART INC, Dept AM, 513 SW 5th St., P.O. Box 1360. Willow MN 56201. (800)626-3147.
President: Dennis LaPoint. Estab. 1989. Art publisher and distributor of limited and unlimited editions, offset
reproductions and posters. Clients: over 2,000 active art galleries, frame shops and specially markets.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative artistic expression for the serious collector and the designer market
Considers oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink and mixed media. Prefers sports themes. Artists repre
sented include Ken Call, Anne Peyton, Tom McKinney and Terrence Fogarty. Editions created by collaborat
ing with the artist or working from an existing painting. Approached by 150 artists/year. Publishes the work
of 2 emerging and 4 mid-career artists/year. Distributes the work of 30 emerging, 60 mid-career and 30
established artists/year.
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets, SASE,
slides and photographs. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested
by artist. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, slides and photographs. Pays royalties of 10%. Offers an
advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Sometimes requires exclusive representation of the
artist. Provides promotion and shipping from firm.
Sports Art Inc. publishes and distributes thousands of sports images to galleries and frameshops across the
U.S. and Canada. Ken Call's print, The finer Points, has been one of their best-selling hockey pieces. (It sells
for $75.) "Ken captures the total feel of learning to play the game," says Sharon LaPoint of SAI. "The
interpretation of the image is in the eye of the beholder — a coach and his player, or possibly a father and a
son." The work was painted in watercolor.
JSUMMERRELD EDITIONS, 2019 E. 3300 S., Salt Lake City UT 84109. (801)484-0700. Fax: (800)485-
7172. Contact: Kathleen Morrow. Publishes limited editions, fine art prints, posters. Clients: galleries, decora
tors, frame shops and gift shops.
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Needs: Seeking decorative art for the designer market. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and
pastel. Prefers traditional themes. Artists represented include Karen Christensen, Ann Cowdell and Pat Enk.
Editions created by collabortaing with the artist or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 24
artists/year. Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Company will contact
artists for portfolio review of color sample; "good presentation of work." Negotiates payment. Offers advance
when appropriate. Rights purchased vary according to project; prefers all rights. Provides advertising and
written contract. Finds artists through art exhibitions, art fairs, word of mouth.
Tips: Sees trend toward "sporting themes without being cute; rich colors. Artwork should come from the
heart."
JOHN SZOKE GRAPHICS INC., 164 Mercer St., New York NY 10012. Director: John Szoke. Produces
limited edition handpulled originals for galleries, museums and private collectors.
Needs: Original prints, mostly in middle price range, by up-and-coming artists. Artists represented include
James Rizzi, Jean Richardson, Asoma, Scott Sandell and Bauman. Publishes the work of 2 emerging, 10
mid-career and 2 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 10 emerging, 10 mid-career and 5 established
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send slides with SASE. Request portfolio review in original query. Reports
within 1 week. Charges commission, negotiates royalties or pays flat fee. Provides promotion and written
contract.
JTHINGS GRAPHICS & FINE ART, 1522 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20005. (202)667-4028. Fax:
(202)328-2258. Special Assistant— New Acquisitions: Michael Robertson. Estab. 1984. Art publisher and
distributor. Publishes/distributes limited and unlimited editions, offset reproductions and posters. Clients:
gallery owners. Current clients include Savacou Gallery and Deck the Walls.
Needs: Seeking artwork with creative expression for the commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor,
acrylic, pen & ink, mixed media and serigraphs. Prefers Afro-American, Caribbean and "positive themes."
Artists represented include James Denmark and Leroy Campbell. Editions created by working from an
existing painting. Approached by 60-100 artists/year. Publishes the work of 1-5 emerging, 1-5 mid-career
and 1-5 established artists/year. Distributes the work of 10-20 emerging, 10-20 mid-career and 60-100 estab
lished artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume", tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides, photo
graphs, transparencies and full-size print samples. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2-3 weeks. To
show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Payment method is
negotiated. Does not offer an advance. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides promotion and a written contract.
Tips: "Continue to create new works; if we don't use the art the first time, keep trying us."
JV.F. FINE ARTS, INC., 1737 Siebbins, #240B, Houston TX 77043. (713)461-1944. Fax: (713)461-2557.
President: John Ruck. Estab. 1985. Art publisher of limited editions. Clients: collectible shops and galleries.
Current clients include Lawrence Galleries, Georgia's Gift Gallery,
Needs: Seeking artwork for the serious collector. Considers oil. Prefers Victorian themes and style. Artists
represented include Sandra Kuck. Editions created by collaborating with artist. Approached by 5 artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style and tearsheets. Samples are
filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail photographs. Pays royalties. Offers advance
when appropriate. Buys all rights. Provides promotion, shipping from firm and a written contract.
VARGAS FINE ART PUBLISHING, INC., (formerly Vargas & Associates Art Publishing, Inc.), 4461
Nicole Dr., Lanham MD 20706. (301)731-5175. Fax: (301)731-5712. President: Elba Vargas-Colbert. Estab.
1988. Art publisher and worldwide distributor of serigraphs, limited and open edition offset reproductions.
Clients: galleries, frame shops, museums, decorators, movie sets and TV.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the serious collector and commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor,
acrylic, pastel pen & ink and mixed media. Prefers ethnic themes. Artists represented include Joseph Holston,
Kenneth Gatewood, Tod Raskin Fredericks, Betty Biggs, Norman Williams, Sylvia Walker, James Ransome,
Leroy Campbell, William Tolliver, Sylvia Walker and Paul Goodnight. Approached by 100 artists/year.
Publishes/distributes the work of about 80 artists.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and/or photographs. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail photographs. Payment method is negotiated. Requires
exclusive representation of the artist,
Tips: "Vargas Fine Art Publishing is standing as a major publisher committed to publishing artists of the
highest caliber, totally committed to their craft and artistic development."
VIBRANT FINE ART, 3444 Hillcrest Dr., Los Angeles CA 90016. (213)766-0818. Fax: (213)737-4025.
Art Director: Phyliss Stevens. Estab. 1990. Art pubisher and distributor. Publishes and distributes handpulled
serigraphs, originals, limited and unlimited editions and offset reproductions. Clients: galleries, designers,
giftshops and frame shops. Current clients include MTM Productions (Hollywood), Kaiser Permaiieiite Hospi-
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tal (Los Angeles), McPherson Enterprises (Los Angeles), Joseph's Restaurant, Traps Boutique, Designer's
Network.
Needs: Seeking decorative and ethnic art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers sculptures,
textiles, wearable art, oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and acrylic. Prefers African-American, Native
American, Latino. Artists represented include Sonya A. Spears, Edgar Arcenaux, Maurice Goens, Van John
son, Tom Feelings, Ma Yemba, Williaim Crite. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working
from an existing painting. Approached by 30 artists/year. Publishes the work of 15 emerging and 10 estab
lished artists/year. Distributes the work of 30 emerging artists and 20 established artists/year. Also needs
freelancers for design. 20% of products require design work. Should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator and
Mac applications.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard size sample of work or send query letter with brochure, resume,
tearsheets and slides. Designers send 35mm slides and/or sharp 4X5 color photos of the artist's work.
Samples not filed and are returned by SASE. Publisher/distributor will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets, photographs, slides and biographical sketch. Negotiates
payment. Offers advance when appropriate. Rights vary according to project. Provides advertising, in-transit
insurance, promotion, written contract and publication in catalog. Finds artists through trade shows, art
exhibitions and referrals.
Tips: "Pay attention to current color trends. Be flexible and willing to work with the client and create art
that communicates." Recommends artists attend Art Buyers Caravan and Art Expo and read Decor, American
Visions and Sunshine Artist Magazine.
WATERMARK FINE ARTS, Lafayette Court, Suite 402, Kennebunk ME 04043. (207)985-6134. Fax:
(207)985-7633. Publisher: Alexander Bridge. Estab. 1989. Art publisher. Publishes and distributes limited
and unlimited editions, posters, offset reproductions and stationery. Clients: framers, galleries.
Needs: Seeking creative art for the commercial market. Specializes in rowing and sporting art. Considers
oil, watercolor, mixed media, pen & ink, acrylic and b&w photography. Artists and photographers represented
include John Gable, David Foster and Amy Wilton. Editions created by collaborating with the artist. Ap
proached by 100 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 3 mid-career artists and photographers 2
established artists/year. Also uses freelancers for design. 15% of projects require freelance design. Send
slides.
fWEBSTER FINE ART LTD., 1 185 Tall Tree Rd., Clemmons NC 27012. (910)712-0900. Fax: (910)712-
0974. President: John Stephenson. Art publisher. Estab. 1987. Publishes unlimited editions, offset reproduc
tions. Clients: galleries, decorators, frame shops, distributors, giftshops. Current clients include: Bombay Co.
to Pier 1 .
Needs: Seeking creative, decorative art. Considers acrylic, watercolor, pastel. Prefers classic decorative.
Artists represented include Fiona Butler, Gaye Fate Noble. Editions created by collaborating with the artist
or by working from an existing painting. Approached by 50 artists/year. Publishes the work of 5 emerging,
5 mid-career and 5 established artists/year. Also needs freelancers for design. Prefers local designers who
own IBM computer.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Sam
ples are returned. Reports back within 1 month. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of b&w,
color, photographs, photostats, roughs, slides and transparencies. Pays $250 advance plus 10% royalty on
net invoice value. Offers advance when appropriate. Negotiates rights purchased. Provides advertising, in-
transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, shipping from our firm. Finds artists by advertising in
trade magazines, ABC Shows, foreign travel, word of mouth.
Tips: "Check decorative home magazines — Southern Accents, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, etc. —
for trends."
JTHE WHITE DOOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, P.O. Box 427, New London MN 56273. (320)796-
2209. Fax: (320)796-2968. President: Mark Quale. Estab. 1988. Art publisher. Publishes limited editions,
offset reproductions. Clients: 1,000 galleries (authorized dealer network).
Needs: Seeking creative art for the commercial market. Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media,
pastel. Prefers "traditional" subject matter. Artists represented include Charles L. Patterson, Bradley J.
Parrish, Dan Mieduch and D. Edward Kucera. Editions created by collaborating with the artist or by working
from an existing painting. Approached by 250 artists/year. Publishes the work of 2-3 emerging, 2-3 mid-
career and 4-6 established artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Samples are not filed
and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Company will contact artist for portfolio review of
color photographs, slides, transparencies. Pays royalties. Buys one-time and reprint rights. Requires exclusive
representation of artist. Provides advertising, in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, shipping
to and from our firm, written contract. Finds artists through attending art exhibitions, word of mouth, submis
sions and art publications.
Tips: ''Nostalgia and images reflecting traditional values are good subjects. Versatility not important. Submit
only the subjects and style you love to paint."
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Fiona Butler's Lavender displays "timeless elegance and simplicity. The lavender appears to be 'waving' in the
breeze and releasing its delicate bouquet," says John Stephenson of Webster Fine Art Ltd. This watercolor
work is a best seller for the publisher, who released Lavender with five other images, a set of six prints of
healing herbs. The work also appears on the cover of a 1 997 calendar.
WHITEGATE FEATURES SYNDICATE, 71 Faimce Dr., Providence RI 02906. (401 )274-2149. Talent
Manager; Eve Green.
* This syndicate is looking for fine artists and illustrators. See listing in Syndicates & Clip Art firms
section for information on their needs.
First Contact & Terms: "Please send (non-returnable) slides or photostats of fine arts works. We will
call if a project suits your work."
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WILD APPLE GRAPHICS, LTD., HCR 68 Box 131, Woodstock VT 05091. (802)457-3003. Fax;
(802)457-3214. Art Director: Laurie Chester. Estab. 1989. Art publisher and distributor of posters and unlim
ited editions. Clients: frame shops, interior designers and furniture companies. Current clients include Deck
the Walls, Pier 1, Bed & Bath Shops, The Bombay Company and many catalog and furniture companies.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the commercial and designer markets. Considers all media. Artists repre
sented include Warren Kimble, Charles Lynn Bragg, Kathy Jakobsen, Nancy Pallan, Deborah Schenck and
Coco Dowley, Editions created by working from an existing painting or transparency. Approached by 1,000
artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 6-8 emerging and mid-career and 10-12 established artists/
year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and slides, photographs or transparencies. Samples
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 months. Negotiates payment method and rights purchased.
Provides in-transit insurance, insurance while work is at firm, promotion, shipping to and from firm and a
written contract.
Tips: "Don't be trendy. Paint images that will have broad appeal and can stay on walls for a long time.
Power Ranger or alien ait (which we have, in fact, received) is not saleable for a company like ours."
WILD WINGS INC., S. Highway 61, Lake City MN 55041. (612)345-5355. Fax: (612)345-2981. Mer
chandising Manager: Sara Koller, Estab. 1968. Art publisher, distributor and gallery. Publishes and distributes
limited editions and offset reproductions. Clients: retail and wholesale.
Needs: Seeking artwork for the commercial market. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and
acrylic. Prefers fantasy, military, golf, variety and wildlife. Artists represented include David Maass, Lee
Kromschroeder, Ron Van Gilder, Robert Abbett, Michael Sieve and Persis Clayton Weirs. Editions created
by working from an existing painting. Approached by 300 artists/year. Publishes the work of 36 artists/year.
Distributes the work of numerous emerging artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with slides and resume. Samples are filed and held for 6 months
then returned, Reports back within 3 weeks if uninterested or 6 months if interested. Publisher will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays royalties for prints. Accepts original art on consignment and
takes 40% commission. No advance. Buys first-rights or reprint rights. Requires exclusive representation of
artist. Provides in-transit insurance, promotion, shipping to and from firm, insurance while work is at firm
and a written contract
WINN ART GROUP, 6015 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle WA 98108. (206)763-9544. Fax: (206)762-1389. Direct
Product Develop: Buster Moms. Estab. 1976. Art publisher and wholesaler. Publishes limited editions and
posters. Clients: mostly trade, designer, decorators, galleries, poster shops. Current clients include: Pier 1, Z
Gallerie, Intercontinental Ads, Cramton International.
Needs: Seeking decorative art for the designer market. Considers oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, pen
& ink and acrylic. Artists represented include Buffet, de Claviere, Dench, Gunn, Hayslette, Homing, Hall,
Wadlington, Singley, Schaar. Editions created by working from an existing painting. Approached by 300-
400 artists/year. Publishes and distributes the work of 0-3 emerging, 3-8 mid-career and 8-10 established
artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, slides, photocopies, resume, photostats, trans
parencies, tearsheets or photographs. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
within 4-6 weeks. Publisher will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
"whatever is appropriate to communicate the artist's talents." Pay varies. Offers advance when appropriate.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Provides written contract. Finds artists through attending art
exhibitions, agents, sourcebooks, publications, submissions.
Tips: Advises artists to attend Art Expo New York City, ABC Atlanta. "I would advise artists to attend just
to see what is selling and being shown, but keep in mind that this is not a good time to approach publishers/
exhibitors with your artwork."
Book Publishers
The illustrations you see on covers and within the pages of books are for the most part
created by freelance artists. If you like to read and work creatively to solve problems,
the world of publishing could be a great market for you.
Every year thousands of books are published, and each must compete with all the
other titles for the public's attention. As the saying goes, "You can't judge a book by
its cover," but every publisher knows an intriguing cover can coax the reader to pick
up a book and look inside.
The interior of a book is important, too. Designers create the page layouts that direct
us through the text. This is particularly important in children's books and textbooks,
Many publishing companies hire freelance designers with computer skills to design
interiors of books on a contract basis. Look within each listing for the subheading Book
Design, to find the number of design jobs assigned each year, and how much is paid
per project. Look under the Needs heading to find out what computer software the
company uses. If you have a home computer with compatible software, your chances
of winning an assignment increase.
Most assignments are for jackets/covers. The illustration on the cover, combined
with typography and the layout choices of the designer, announce to the prospective
reader at a glance the style and content of a book. If it is a romance novel, it will show
a windswept couple in a passionate "clinch." (Read illustrator Harry Burman's Insider
Report on page 325 to find out how he creates dramatic romance novel covers.) Sus-
penseful spy novels tend to feature stark, dramatic lettering and symbolic covers. Covers
for fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as murder mysteries and historical fiction
tend to show a scene from the story. Visit a bookstore and then decide which kind of
book you'd like to work on.
WHO'S BUYING WHAT
As you read the listings in this section, you'll see that within the first paragraph of
each listing, we describe the type of books each publisher specializes in. This may
seem obvious, but submit only to publishers who specialize in the type of book you
want to illustrate or design. There's no use submitting to a publisher of textbooks on
higher geometry if you want to illustrate bunny rabbits and puppy dogs for children's
picture books.
You'll notice a few terms, such as "trade books" and umass market," keep cropping
up in our listings. Though it's hard to pin down accurate definitions because the terms
overlap a bit, here's a short overview of market terms that might clear up some confu
sion:
• Mass market books are sold everywhere, in supermarkets, newsstands, drugstores,
bookstores and department stores. Picture the racks of shiny covered paperbacks by
popular authors like Stephen King, hardcover "unauthorized" biographies, and books
describing the latest diet craze. Mass market outlets also carry colorful picture books
for preschoolers, often featuring licensed characters like Barney, Bugs Bunny, Mickey
and Minnie.
* Trade books are the hardcover and paperback kind you generally find only in book
stores and libraries. The paperbacks are larger than those on the mass market racks.
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Often tagged "quality" paperbacks, they are printed on higher quality paper, and feature
matte-paper jackets. Children's trade books are of a superior quality and feature beauti
ful illustrations.
• Textbooks are, of course, sold to schools and colleges. They feature plenty of illus
trations, photographs, and charts to explain their subjects.
• Small press books are books not produced by a larger, commercial house, but by a
small, independent publisher. Many are literary or scholarly in theme, and often feature
fine art on the cover.
• Backlist titles or reprints refer to publishers' titles from past seasons that continue
to sell year after year. These books are often updated and republished with freshly
designed covers to make them more attractive to readers.
For further information on book publishing refer to Writer's Market, Novel &
Short Story Writer's Market, Literary Market Place and Books in Print. The trade
magazines Publishers Weekly and Small Press provide updates on the industry.
THE BEST APPROACH
Most publishers keep extensive files of art samples and refer to these files each time
they're ready to make an assignment. To earn a place in these files, first target your
submission to match the unique style of the publisher you're approaching. Send five
to ten nonreturnable samples along with a brief letter and a SASE. Never send originals
(see What Should I Submit? on page 4). Most art directors prefer samples that are
8]/2 X 1 1 or smaller that can fit in file drawers. Bulky submissions are often considered
a nuisance.
GETTING PAID
A few publishers purchase existing art, but most will make assignments for specific
projects. Payment for freelance design and illustration varies depending on the size of
the publisher, the type of project and the rights bought. Most publishers pay on a per-
project basis, although some publishers of highly illustrated books (such as children's
books) pay an advance plus royalties. A few very small presses may only pay in copies.
ILLUSTRATING FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
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AASMS PUBLISHERS, (formerly McKinzie Publishing Company), 11000 Wiishire Blvd., P.O. Box
241777, Los Angeles CA 90024-9577. (213)934-7685. Fax: (213)931-7217. Director of Art: Nancy Freeman.
Estab. 1969. Publishes hardcover, trade and mass market paperback originals and textbooks. Publishes all
types of fiction and nonfiction. Publishes 15 titles/year. Recent titles include A Message from Elvis, by Harry
McKinzie; and USMC Force Recon: A Black Hero's Story, by Amankwa Adeduro. Book catalog for SASE.
Needs: Uses freelancers for jacket/cover design and illustration. Also for text illustration, multimedia proj
ects and direct mail and book catalog design. Works on assignment only. 80% of freelance work requires
knowledge of Microsoft Word and WordPerfect.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, photographs and photocopies. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE. Portfolio should include thumbnails and roughs. Sometimes requests work on spec
before assigning a job. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Pays by the project, negotiated.
Tips: "Looking for design and illustration that is appropriate for the general public. Book design is becoming
smoother, softer and more down to nature with expression of love of all—humanity, animals and earth."
HARRY N. ABRAHS, INC, 100 Fifth Ave., New York NY 1001L (212)206-7715. Ait Director: Dirk
Luykx. Estab. 1951. Company publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints. Types
of books include fine art and illustrated books and textbooks. Publishes 150 titles/year. 5% require freelance
design. Book catalog available for $5.
Needs: Approached by 250 freelancers/year. Works with few freelance illustrators and less than 10 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for textbook diagrams, maps and occasional text illustration. 90% of freelance
design and 50% of illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are filed "if work is appropriate." Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Portfolios
may be dropped off every Monday-Thursday. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include printed samples, tearsheets and/or photocopies. Buys all rights. Originals are returned
at job's completion, with published product. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions, attending art
exhibitions and seeing published work.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Rarely assigns. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Most art that we would buy would be to decorate title or chapter openers, or binding stamping, in
the style of art(ist) being published."
ADAMS MEDIA CORPORATION (formerly Adams Publishing), 260 Center St., Holbrook MA 02343.
(617)767-8100. Fax: (617)767-0994. Managing Editor: Christopher Ciaschini Estab. 1980. Company pub
lishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include biography, cook
books, history, humor, instructional, New Age, nonfiction, reference, self-help and travel. Specializes in
business and careers. Publishes 100 titles/year. 10% require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance
design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 7-10 designers/year.
Buys less than 100 freelance illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover illustration, text
illustration and jacket/cover design. 100% of freelance work demands computer skills. Freelancers should
be familiar with QuarkXPress 3.3 and Adobe Photoshop, preferably Windows-based.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to
project, but usually buys all rights.
jackets/Covers: Assigns 70 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $700-1,500.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year.
AFRICA WORLD PRESS, INC., 11 Princess Rd., Suite D, Lawrenceville NJ 08648. (609)844-9583.
Fax: (609)844-0198. E-mail: africawpress@nyo.com. Art Director: Linda Nickens. Estab. 1984. Publishes
hardcover and trade paperback originals. Types of books include biography, preschool juvenile, young adult
and history. Specializes in any and all subjects that appeal to an Afrocentric market. Publishes 50 titles/year.
Recent titles include Blacks Before America, by Mark Hyman; and Too Much Schooling Too Little Education,
by Mwalimu J. Shujaa. 60% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design. Book catalog
available by request. Approached by 50-100 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 illustrators and 4 designers/
year. Buys 50-75 illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in 4-color separation and IBM-compatible
Aldus PageMaker. Uses freelancers mainly for book illustration. Also for jacket/cover design and illustration.
Uses designers for typesetting and formatting.
Needs: "We look for freelancers who have access to or own their own computer for design and illustration
purposes but are still familiar and proficient in creating mechanicals* mock-ups and new ideas by hand."
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 5.0, CorelDraw 4.0 and Word Perfect 6.0.
Works on assignment only.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, bio, resume, SASE,
photocopies and transparencies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back within 4-6 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail b&w and color photostats, tearsheets
and 81/2X11 transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's
completion if artist provides SASE and instructions.
Book Design: Assigns 100 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-3,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 100 freelance design and 50-75 illustration jobs/year. Prefers 2- or 4-coior process
covers. Pays by the project.
Text illustration: Assigns 25 illustration jobs/year. Prefers "boards and film with proper registration and
color specification." Pays by the project.
Tips: "Artists should have a working knowledge of the Windows 3.1 platform of the IBM computer; be
familiar with the four-color process (CMYK) mixtures and changes (5-100%) and how to manipulate them
mechanically as well as on the computer; have a working knowledge of typefaces and styles, the ability to
design them in an appealing manner; swift turn around time on projects from preliminary through the
manipulation of changes and a clear understanding of African-centered thinking, using it to promote and
professionally market books and other cultural items creatively. Work should be colorful, eyecatching and
controversial."
ALFRED PUBLISHING CO., INC, 16380 Roscoe Blvd., Box 10003, Van Nuys CA 91410-0003.
(818)891-5999. Fax: (818)891-2182. Art Director: Ted Engelbart. Estab. 1922. Book publisher. Publishes
trade paperback originals. Types of books include instructional, juvenile, young adult, reference and music.
Specializes in music books. Publishes approximately 300 titles/year. Recent titles include Heavy Metal Lead
Guitar, Bach: An Introduction to His Keyboard Works', and Singing with Young Children. Book catalog free
by request.
Needs: Approached by 40-50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 15 designers/year.
"We prefer to work directly with artist — local, if possible." Uses freelancers mainly for cover art, marketing
material, book design and production. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume", SASE and tearsheets. "Photocopies are fine for line art." Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. "I appreciate paid reply cards." To show portfolio, include "what
ever shows off your work and is easily viewed." Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $20-25, or by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design and 50 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $150-800.
"We generally prefer fairly representational styles for covers, but anything upbeat in nature is considered."
Text Illustration: Assigns 15 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $350-2,500. "We use a
lot of line art for b&w text, watercolor or gouache for 4-color text."
ALLYN AND BACON INC., College Division, 160 Gould St., Needham MA 02194. (617)455-1200.
Fax: (617)455-1294. Art Director: Linda Knowles. Publishes more than 300 hardcover and paperback text
books/year. 60% require freelance cover designs. Subject areas include education, psychology and sociology,
political science, theater, music and public speaking.
Needs: Designers must be strong in book cover design and contemporary type treatment. 50% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
jackets/Covers: Assigns 300 design jobs and 2-3 illustration jobs/year. Pays for design by the project,
$300-750. Pays for illustration by the project, $150-500. Prefers sophisticated, abstract style in pen & ink,
airbrush, charcoal/pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, collage and calligraphy. "Always looking for good calligra-
phers."
Tips: "Keep stylistically aod technically up to date. Learn not to over-design: read instructions and ask
questions. Introductory letter must state experience and include at least photocopies of your work. If I like
what I see, and you can stay on budget, you'll probably get an assignment. Being pushy closes the door. We
primarily use designers based in the Boston area."
AMERICA WEST PUBLISHERS, INC., P.O. Box 3300, Bozeman MT 59772. (406)585-0700. Fax:
(406)585-0703, Manager: G. Green. Estab. 1985. Publishes trade paperback originals, "types of books include
reference and history. Specializes in history. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles include PANAM-103, The
Lockerbie Coverup, Civil War //. 10% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design. Book
catalog available by request.
HOW TO USE your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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Needs: Approached by 5 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance designers/year. Boys 15 illustrations/year.
Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure and photocopies. Illustrators send
query letter with photocopies and photographs. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail roughs. Buys all rights. Originals
are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $200-500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 10 illustration jobs/year. Prefers 4-color work. Pays by
the project, $200-500.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2 freelance design and 2 illustration jobs/year. Prefers b&w illustration. Pays
according to contract.
THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, 1865 Broadway, New York NY 10023. (212)4084200. Fax:
(212)408-1435. Product Design: Christina Murphy. Estab. 1868. Company publishes religious products in
cluding Bibles/books, portions, leaflets, calendars, bookmarks. Types of books include religious children's
books. Specializes in contemporary applications to the Bible. Publishes 60-80 titles/year. Recent titles include
Peace! and Justice Now! 50% require freelance illustration; 90% require freelance design. Book catalog free
by request.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 20-30 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design, text illustration, book design and children's activity
books. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard samples of work or send query letter with brochure and tearsheets.
Samples are filed and/or returned. Please do not call for appointment. Reports back within 2 months. Product
Design will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art and tearsheets.
Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through artists* submissions, The
Workbook (by Scott & Daughters Publishing) and RSVP Illustrator.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $350-1,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 60 freelance design and 40 freelance illustration iobs/year. Pays by the oroieet
$350-2,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Looking for contemporary, multicultural artwork/designs."
^AMERICAN BIOGRAPHICAL INSTITUTE, 5126 Bur Oak Circle, Raleigh NC 27612. (919)781-
8710. Fax: (919)781-8712. Executive Vice President: Janet Evans. Estab. 1967. Publishes hardcover reference
books and biography. Publishes 5 titles/year. Recent titles include 2,000 Notable American Women; Five
Hundred Leaders of Influence. 75% require freelance illustration and design. Books are "mostly graphic
text." Book catalog not available.
Needs: Approached by 4-5 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Buys 10
illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in graphics and copy design. Uses freelancers mainly for
brochures (direct mail pieces). Also uses freelancers for book and direct mail design and jacket/cover illustra
tion. 95% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE and photocopies. Samples are
filed. Art Director will contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include art samples,
b&w and color dummies and photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Originals
are not returned. Finds artists mostly through word of mouth.
Book Design: Pays by the hour, $35-50; or by the project, $250-500.
^AMERICAN EAGLE PUBLICATIONS, INC., P.O. Box 1507, Show Low AZ 85901. (602)888-4957.
E-mail: ameagle@seagullrtd.com. President: Mark Lodwig. Estab. 1988. Publishes hardcover originals and
reprints and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include historical fiction, history and
computer books. Publishes 10 titles/year. Titles include Artificial Life & Evolution; Computer Viruses; The
War Nobody Won. 100% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog free for large SAE with 2
first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 4 illustrators and 4 designers/year. Buys 20
illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for covers. Also for text illustration. 100% of design and 25% of
illustration demand knowledge of Ventura Publisher and CorelDraw. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with CorelDraw or Ventura Publisher on PC. Send TIFF files. Samples are filed. Reports back
only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio, which should include final art, b&w and color
photostats, slides, tearsheets, transparencies and dummies. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's
completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 design and 10 illustration jobs/year. Payment negotiable (roughly $20/hr mini
mum). 4*We generally do 2-color or 4-color covers composed on a computer.'1
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Text Illustration: Assigns 7 illustration jobs/year. Pays roughly $20/hr minumum. Prefers pen & ink.
Tips: "Show us good work that demonstrates you're in touch with the kind of subject matter in our books.
Show us you can do good, exciting work in two colors."
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 345 E. 47th St., New York NY 10017-
2395. (212)705-7966. E-mail: joer@aiche.org. Website: http://www.aiche.org. Creative Director: Joseph A.
Roseti. Estab. 1925. Book and magazine publisher of hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback
originals and reprints and magazines. Specializes in chemical engineering.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 17-20 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in technical illustration. Macintosh experience a must. Uses freelancers for concept and
technical illustration. Also for multimedia projects. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowl
edge of all standard Mac programs.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of color tearsheets and 3.5 Mac disk.
Buys first rights or one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Payment depends on experience, style.
Text Illustration: Assigns 250 jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $15-40.
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC PRESS, INC., 1400 K St. NW, llth Floor, Washington DC 20005.
(202)682-6219. Fax: (202)682-6341. E-mail: vdove@appi.org. Website: http://www.appi.org. Promotions
Coordinator: Veronica Dove. Estab. 1981. Imprint of American Psychiatric Association. Company publishes
hardcover originals and textbooks. Specializes in psychiatry and its subspecialties. Publishes 60 titles/year.
Recent titles include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Textbook of Psychiatry and Textbook of Psychopharma-
cology. 10% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Uses freelancers for jacket/cover design and illustration. Needs computer-literate freelancers for
design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator 3.0, Aldus Page
Maker 5.0. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs and/or
tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard sample. Samples are filed. Promotions Coordinator will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, slides and tearsheets. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 10 illustation jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: Finds artists through sourcebooks. "Book covers are now being done in Corel Draw! 5.0 but will work
with Mac happily. Book covers are for professional books with clean designs. Type treatment design are
done in-house."
AMHERST MEDIA, INC., 418 Homecrest Dr., Amherst NY 14226. (716)874-4450. Fax: (716)874-4508.
Publisher: Craig Alesse. Estab. 1985. Company publishes trade paperback originals. Types of books include
instructional and reference. Specializes in photography, videography, how-to. Publishes 8 titles/year. Recent
titles include Camcorder Tricks, by Michael Storros; and McBroom 's Camera Bluebook, by Mike McBroom.
20% require freelance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book catalog free for 9 X 12 SAE with 3
first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Uses
freelance artists mainly for illustration and cover design. Also for jacket/cover illustration and design and
book design. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, resume and photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back only
if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include slides.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through
word of mouth.
Book Design: Assigns 4 freelance design jobs/year. Pay is negotiable.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pay is negotiable. Prefers computer
illustration (QuarkXPress/Adobe Photoshop).
Text illustration: Assigns 3 freelance illustration job/year. Pays by the project. Prefers computer illustration
(QuarkXPress).
Tips: First-time assignments are usually covers.
AMISTAD PRESS, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, Room 4634, New York NY 10020. (212)522-2675.
Fax: (212)522-7282. Creative Director: Gilbert Hectcher. Estab. 1991. Company publishes hardcover origi
nals, trade paperback originals and reprints and mass market paperback originals. Types of books include
biography, cookbooks, experimental fiction, historical fiction, history, mainstream fiction, nonfiction and
reference. Publishes 25 titles/year. Recent titles include Essence Brings You Great Cooking; and Bruised
Hibiscus. 40% require freelance illustration; 20% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
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Needs: Approached 30 freelancers/year. Works with 7 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Buys 8-
12 freelance illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design, text illustration, book
and catalog design. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe
Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed or are returned. Portfolios may
be dropped off every Monday. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include final art, photographs, photostats, slides and tearshcets. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists mainly through artist directories such as
Graphic Artist Guild's Directory of Illustration, The Workbook and American Showcase.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $500-2,500.
Jacket Covers: Assigns 3-5 freelance design and 4-7 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $750-2,500.
Text illustration: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $750-2,500.
JAQUINO INTERNATIONAL, (formerly Aquino Productions), P.O. Box 15760, Stamford CT 06901.
(203)967-9952. Fax: (203)353-9661. Publisher: Andres Aquino. Estab. 1983. Book and magazine publisher
of hardcover, trade and mass market paperback originals. Types of books include travel and photography.
Publishes 10 titles/year. 10% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog free for SASE with 2
first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 200-500 freelance artists/year. Works with 10-20 illustrators and 10-20 designers/
year. Buys 30 illustrations/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for spot fillers, text illustration and covers. Also
for direct mail, book and catalog design. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE. tearsneets, photographs and slides,
Samples are filed. Reports back within 3-6 weeks only if interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate
materials: tearsheets, transparencies (35mm) and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Originals returned at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5-10 design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-150. Prefers mixed media and
watercolor.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10-20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-150. Prefers b&w line
drawings.
Tips: "Become familiar with our publications. Send $4 to receive sample designs, covers and guidelines."
ARDSLEY HOUSE PUBLISHERS, INC., 320 Central Park W., New York NY 10025. (212)496-7040.
Assistant Editor: Chris Miragliotta. Publishes college textbooks. Specializes in math and music. Publishes 8
titles/year. Recent titles include Music Melting Round, by Edith Borroff; and Ethics in Thought and Action,
by Warren Cohen. 100% require freelance illustration and design.
Needs: Works with 3-4 freelance illustrators and 3-4 designers/year. Prefers experienced local freelancers.
Uses freelancers mainly for cover illustrations and technical drawing. Also for direct mail and book design,
50% of freelance work demands computer skills. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Reports back only if interested.
Book Design: Assigns 3-4 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 8 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 8 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "We'd like to see snappy, exciting, but clear designs. We expect freelancers to have a sense of
responsibility and show evidence of ability to meet deadlines."
ARJUNA LIBRARY PRESS, 1025 Garner St., D, Space 18, Colorado Springs CO 80905-1774. Director:
Captain Baron Joseph A. Uphoff, Jr. Estab. 1979. Company publishes trade paperback originals and mono
graphs. Types of books include experimental fiction, fantasy, horror, nonfiction and science fiction. Special
izes in surrealism and metamathemaiics. Publishes 1 or more titles/year. Recent titles include English Is a
Second Language and Spider Lands. 100% require freelance illustration. Book catalog available for SI.
Needs: Approached by 1-2 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 1-2 freelance
illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, slides, photographs
and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back if interested. Portfolio review not required. Originals are
not returned.
Book Design: Pays contributor's copy and '"royalties by agreement if work becomes profitable."
Jackets/Covers: Pays contributor's copy and "royalties by agreement if work becomes profitable."
Text Illustration: Pays contributor's copy and "royalties by agreement if work becomes profitable.'1
Tips: "In terms of publishing and computer processing, art has become information. There is yet an Art that
presents the manifestation of the object as being a quality. This applies to sculpture, ancient relics, and
anything with similar material value. These things should be treated with respect: curatorial values will
always be important."
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ART DIRECTION BOOK CO., 456 Glenbrook Rd., Glenbrook CT 06906. (203)3534441. Fax:
(203)353-1371. Art Director: Doris Gordon. Publishes hardcover and paperback originals on advertising
design and photography. Publishes 12-15 titles/year. Titles include disks of Scan This Book and of Most
Happy Clip An\ book and disk of 101 Absolutely Superb Icons and American Corporate Identity #11. Book
catalog free on request.
Needs: Works with 2-4 freelance designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for graphic design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter to be filed, and arrange to show portfolio of 4-10 tearsheets.
Portfolios may be dropped off Monday-Friday. Samples returned by SASE. Buys first rights. Originals are
returned to artist at job's completion. Advertising design must be contemporary. Finds artists through word
of mouth.
Book Design: Pays $100 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Pays $100 minimum.
ARTIST'S & GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S MARKET, Writer's Digest Books, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati
OH 45207. Editor: Mary Cox. Annual hardcover directory of markets for designers, illustrators and fine
artists. Buys one-time rights.
Needs: Buys 35-45 illustrations/year. "I need examples of art that have been sold to the listings in Artist's
& Graphic Designer's Market, Look through this book for examples. The art must have been freelanced; it
cannot have been done as staff work. Include the name of the listing that purchased or exhibited the work,
what the art was used for and, if possible, the payment you received. Bear in mind that interior art is
reproduced in b&w, so the higher the contrast, the better."
First Contact & Terms: Send printed piece, photographs or tearsheets. "Since Artist's & Graphic Design
er's Market is published only once a year, submissions are kept on file for the upcoming edition until
selections are made. Material is then returned by SASE if requested." Pays $50 to holder of reproduction
rights and free copy of Artist 's & Graphic Designer's Market when published.
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ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE UNIONS-INTERNATIONAL, 400 E. Seventh St., Bloomington IN
47405. (812)855-8550. Fax: (812)855-0162. E-mail: avest@indiana.edu. Website: http://www.gatech.edu/
student.services/aciu/index.htmp. Assistant Director of Publishing and Marketing: Ann Vest. Estab. 1914.
Professional education association. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Specializes in multi
cultural issues, creating community on campus, union and activities programming, managing staff, union
operations, and professional and student development. Recent titles include Building Community on Campus,
by Susan Young Maul. Book catalog free for SAE with $3 postage.
• This association also publishes a magazine (see Magazines section for listing). Note that most
illustration and design are accepted on a volunteer basis. This is a good market if you're just looking
to build or expand your portfolio.
Needs: "We are a volunteer-driven association. Most people submit work on that basis." Uses freelancers
mainly for illustration. Freelancers should be familiar with CorelDraw. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist
only if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Tips: Looking for color transparencies of college student union activities.
ATHENEUM BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, 866 Third Ave., 25th Floor, New York NY 10022.
(212)702-5656. Art Assistant: Ethan Trask. Imprint of Simon & Schuster. Imprint publishes hardcover origi
nals, picture books for young kids, nonfiction for ages 8-12. Types of books include biography, fantasy,
historical fiction, history, instructional, nonfiction, and reference for preschool, juvenile and young adult.
Publishes 60 titles/year. Recent titles include Tutankahmen's Gift; The Alphabet from Z to A; and Bats, Bugs
and Biodiversity. 100% require freelance illustration; 25% require freelance design. Book catalog free by
request.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelance artists/year. Works with 40-60 freelance illustrators and 3-5
designers/year. Buys 40 freelance illustrations/year. "We are interested in artists of varying media and are
trying to cultivate those with a fresh look appropriate to each title." Uses freelancers for jacket design and
illustration for novels; picture books in their entirety. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator 5.5, QuarkXPress 3.31 and Adobe Photoshop 2.5.1. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with tearsheets, resume and
photocopies. Samples are filed. Portfolios may be dropped off every Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art if appropriate,
tearsheets and folded & gathered sheets from any picture books you've had published. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through submissions,
magazines ("I look for interesting editorial illustrators"), word of mouth.
Book Design: Assigns 2-5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $750-1,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1-2 freelance design and 20 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project,
$1,200-1,800. "I am not interested in generic young adult illustrators."
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $500-2,000.
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AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS, Box 1209, 426 S. Fifth St., Minneapolis MN 55440. (612)330-
3300. Contact: Director of Design, Design Services. Publishes hard cover and paperback Protestant/Lutheran
books (90 titles/year), religious education materials, audiovisual resources, periodicals. Recent titles include
Ecotheraphy, by Howard Clinebell; and Thistle, by Walter Wangerin.
Heeds: Uses freelancers for advertising layout, design, illustration and circulars and catalog cover design.
Freelancers should be familiar with QuarkXPress 3.31, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and Adobe Illustrator 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: "Majority, but not all, of our freelancers are local." Works on assignment only.
Reports back on future assignment possibilities in 5-8 weeks. Call, write or send brochure, flier, tearsheet,
good photocopies and 35mm transparencies; if artist is not willing to have samples filed, they are returned
by SASE. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis. May require designers to supply overlays on color work.
Jackets/Covers: Uses designers primarily for cover design. Pays by the project, $600-900. Prefers covers
on disk using QuarkXPress.
Text illustration: Negotiates pay for 1-, 2- and 4-color. Generally pays by the project, $25-500.
Tips: Be knowledgeable "of company product and the somewhat conservative contemporary Christian
market."
AUGUST HOUSE, INC., 201 E. Markham, Plaza Level, Little Rock AR 72201. (501)372-5450. Fax:
(501)372-5579. Art Director: Ted Parkhurst Estab. 1980. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback
originals. Types of books include humor and juvenile. Specializes in folktales, folklore and storytelling.
Publishes 15-20 titles/year. Recent titles include Fair is Fair and Still Catholic After All These Fears. 90%
require freelance illustration; 90% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance Illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Prefers artists with experience in watercolor, pen & ink. Uses freelancers mainly jacket/cover illustration.
Also for jacket/cover design. 70% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe
Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs and photocopies, Samples are
returned by SASE if requested artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include book dummy and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are
returned at job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year.
Jackets: Covers: Assigns less than 5 freelance design and 5-10 illustration jobs/year.
Text Illustration: Assigns 8 freelance illustration jobs/year.
AVALON BOOKS, 401 Lafayette St., New York NY 10003. Publisher: Marcia Markland. Estab. 1953.
Company publishes hardcover originals. T^pes of books include romance, western and mystery. Publishes
60 titles/year. 100% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Prefers local freelancers only. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports
back only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals
are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through submissions.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 60 freelance design jobs/year.
JAVON BOOKS, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10019. (212)261-6888. Fax: (212)261-
6925. Art Director: Tom Egner. Estab. 1941. Publishes hardcover, trade and mass market paperback originals
and reprints. Types of books include adventure, biography, cookbooks, fantasy, history, horror, humor, juve
nile, mainstream fiction, New Age, nonfiction, romance, science fiction, self-help, travel, young adult Spe
cializes in romance, mystery, upscale fiction. Publishes 400-450 titles/year. Recent titles include: Love Me
Forever, Johanna Lindsey; Sanctuary, by Faye Kellerman. 85% requires freelance illustration; 10% requires
freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 150 illustrators and 25 designers/year. Works with 125 illustrators and 540 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers experienced in illustration. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. 80% of freelance
design and 5% of freelance illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and
QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Illustrators
send postcard sample and/or query letter with printed samples, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Accepts
disk submissions from designers, not illustrators, compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5, version 33. Send EPS
files. Samples are filed or returned. Reports back within days if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off
every Thursday. Will contact for portfolio review of slides and transparencies of work in all genres if
interested. Rights purchsed vary according to project.
Book Design: Assigns 25 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $700-1,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 25 freelance design jobs and 325 illustration jobs/year. Pays for design by the
project, $700-1,500. Pays for illustration by the project, $1,000-5,000. Prefers all mediums.
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BAEN BOOKS, Box 1403, Riverdale NY 10471. (718)548-3100. Website: http://baen.com. Publisher: Jim
Baen. Editor: Toni Weisskopf. Estab. 1983. Publishes science fiction and fantasy. Publishes 84-96 titles/year.
Titles include Mirror Dance and The Fire Rose, by Mercedes Lackey and Paths to Otherwhere, by James P.
Hogan. 75% require freelance illustration; 80% require freelance design. Book catalog free on request.
First Contact & Terms: Approached by 1,000 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and
4 designers/year. 20% of work demands computer skills. Designers send query letter with resume, color
photocopies, tearsheets (color only) and SASE. Illustrators send query letter with color photocopies, SASE,
slides and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion. Buys exclusive
North American book rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 64 freelance design and 64 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project — $200
minimum, design; $1,000 minimum, illustration.
Tips: Wants to see samples within science fiction, fantasy genre only. "Do not send b&w illustrations or
surreal art. Please do not waste our time and your postage with postcards. Serious submissions only."
BANDANNA BOOKS, 319B Anacapa St., Santa Barbara CA 93101. Fax: (805)564-3278. E-mail: bandan
nas@aol.com. Publisher: Sasha Newborn. Estab. 1981. Publishes supplementary textbooks, nonfiction and
fiction trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include language, classics. Publishes 3 titles/
year. Recent titles include Benigna Machiavelli, by Charlotte Perkins Oilman; Italian for Opera Lovers.
100% of freelance design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress on Mac.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Uses illustrators mainly for woodblock or scratchboard and
pen & ink art. Also for cover and text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume and photocopies. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Mac Adobe Photoshop. Send EPS or TIFF files. Samples are filed and are
returned by SASE only if requested. Reports back within 6 weeks if interested. Originals are not returned.
To show portfolio mail thumbnails and sample work. Considers project's budget when establishing payment.
Jackets/Covers: Prefers b&w (scratchboard, woodblock, silhouettes). Pays by the project, $50-200.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $50-200.
Tips: "Include at least five samples in your submission. Make sure work done for us is equal in quality and
style to the samples sent. Make sure samples are generally related to our topics published. We're interested
in work that is innovative without being bizarre, quality without looking too 'slick' or commercial. Simplicity
and character are important."
BANTAM BOOKS, 666 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10103. Does not need freelance artists at this time.
BARBOUR & CO., INC., 1810 Barbour Dr., P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville OH 44683. (614)922-6045, ext.
125. Fax: (614)922-5948. Creative Director: Robyn Martins. Estab. 1981. Publishes hardcover, trade paper
back and mass market paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include contemporary and historical
fiction, romance, self help, young adult, reference and juvenile. Publishes 60 titles/year. Titles include Heroes
of the Faith Series and Young Reader's Christian Library Series. 60% require freelance illustration. Book
catalog available for $1.
Needs: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in people illustration. Uses freelancers mainly for fiction romance jacket/cover illustration.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Accepts Mac disk submissions
compatible with Illustrator 5.5. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 week. Write for appointment to
show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, final art, dummies. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning
a job. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Finds artists through word of mouth, recommendations and
placing ads.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $300-600.
Tips: "Submit a great illustration of people suitable for a romance cover or youth cover in a photorealistic
style. As a publisher of bargain books, I am looking for top-quality art on a tight budget."
^BEDFORD BOOKS OF ST. MARTIN'S PRESS, 29 Winchester St., Boston MA 02116. (617)426-
7440. Fax: (617)426-8582. Advertising and Promotion Manager: Donna Dennison. Estab. 1981. Imprint of
St. Martin's Press. Publishes college textbooks. Specializes in English and history. Publishes 52 titles/year.
Recent titles include A Writer's Reference, Third Edition; The Bedford Companion to Shakespeare; The Press
of Ideas. Books have "contemporary, classic design." 5% require freelance illustration; 90% require freelance
design.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-4 illustrators and 6-8 designers/year. Buys
4-6 illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in book publishing. Uses freelancers mainly for cover
and brochure design. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration and book and catalog design. 75% of design
work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and SASE. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Request portfolio review in original
query. Art Director will contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs,
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original/final art, color photostats and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in
buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Originals are relumed at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers; Assigns 50 design jobs and 2-4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. Finds artists
through magazines, self-promotion and sourcebooks.
Tips: "Regarding book cover illustrations, we're usually interested in buying reprint rights for artistic
abstracts or contemporary, multicultural scenes."
BEHRMAN HOUSE, INC., 235 Watchung Ave., West Orange Kf 07052. f 20 1)669-0447, Fax: 1201)669-
9769. Projects Editor: Adam Siegel. Estab. 1921, Book publisher. Publishes textbooks, Types of
include preschool juvenile, young adult, history (all of Jewish subject matter i and Jewish texts. Specializes
in Jewish books for children and adults. Publishes 12 titles/year. Recent titles Include Fanners with God* by
Gila Gevirtz and It's a Mitzvah* by Brad Artson. "Books are contemporary with lots of photographs and
artwork; colorful and lively. Design of textbooks is very complicated." 5f/Y require freelance illustration:
100% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in illustrating for children; "Jewish background helpful" Uses freelancers for
textbook illustration and book design. 25# of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress. Works
on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports
back only if interested. Buys reprint rights. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Originals
are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance design and 3 illustration jobs/year. Pays by project, $800-1,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text illustration: Assigns 6 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
ROBERT BENTLEY PUBLISHERS, 1033 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02138. (617)547-4170.
Publisher: Michael Bentley. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints and trade paperback originals — -refer
ence books. Specializes in automotive technology and automotive how-to. Publishes 20 titles/year,
titles include Jeep Owner's Bible. 50^ require freelance illustration; 80# require freelance design and layout.
Book catalog for 9 X 12 SAE.
Needs: Works with 5-10 illustrators and 15-20 designers/year. Buys 1,000 illustrations/year. Prefers artiste
with "technical illustration background, although a down-to-earth, user-friendly style is welcome." Uses
freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design, text illustration, book design, page layout, direct IBM!
and catalog design. Also for multimedia projects. 50** of design work requires computer skills. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts dlst
submissions. Samples are filed. Reports in 3-5 weeks. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs ail
tearsheets and photographs. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 10-15 freelance design and 20-25 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Prefers ink on mylar or Adobe Illustrator files.
Tips: "Send us photocopies of your line artwork and rfsunieT
^BICYCLE BOOKS, INC., 1282 Seventh Ave., Sao Francisco CA 94112. (41 5 #65-82 14, Fax:
8572. Editor: Rob Van der Plas. Estab. 1985. Book publisher. Publishes trade of
books include Instructional and travel. Specializes In subjects relating to cycling tad 6
titles/year. Recent titles include Cycling in Cyberspace and ike
freelance illustration. Book catalog for SASE with first-class
Needs: Approached by 5 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 freelance Buys 100
illustrations/year. Uses' freelance artists mainly for technical (perspective) and I anatomically
correct hands, posture). Also uses freelance artists for text illustration; line drawings only. Also for design.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of CorelDraw and Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment onlv.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Please include print
out with EPS files. Samples are filed. Call "but only after we have responded to query." Portfolio should
include photostats. Rights purchased vary- according to project. Originals are not returned 10 the artist at the
job's completion.
Book Design: Pays by the project
Text illustration: Assigns 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. ^
Tips: "Show competence in line drawings of technical subjects and 2-color maps,"
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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BLUE BIRD PUBLISHING, 2266 Dobson, Suite 275, Mesa AZ 85202. (602)831-6063. Owner/Publisher:
Cheryl Gorder. Estab. 1985. Publishes trade paperback originals. Types of books include young adult, refer
ence and general adult nonfiction. Specializes in parenting and home education. Publishes 12 titles/year.
Titles include: Multicultural Education. 50% require freelance illustration; 25% require freelance design.
Book catalog free for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 1 designer/year. Uses
freelancers for illustration. Also for jacket/cover and catalog design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and photocopies. Samples are filed. To show
portfolio, mail b&w samples and color tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals not
returned.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1 freelance design and 1 illustration job/year. Pays by the project, $50-200. Style
preferences vary per project."
Text ISiustration: Assigns 3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $20-250. Prefers line art.
JBLUE DOLPHIN PUBLISHING, INC., P.O. Box 8, Nevada City CA 95959. (916)265-6925. Fax:
(916)265-0787. E-mail: bdolphin@netshel.net. President: Paul M. Clemens. Estab. 1985. Publishes hardcover
and trade paperback originals. Types of books include biography, cookbooks, humor and self-help. Specializes
in comparative spiritual traditions, lay psychology and health. Publishes 15 titles/year. Recent titles include
Mary's Message of Hope; The Way It Is: One Water, One Air, One Mother Earth; You Will Live Again; and
Dolphin Divination Cards and Text, Books are "high quality on good paper, with laminated dust jacket and
color covers." 10% require freelance illustration; 30% require freelance design. Book catalog free upon
request.
Needs: Works with 5-6 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for book cover
design. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration. More hardcovers and mixed media are requiring box design
as well. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw and other IBM compatible programs. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure and photocopies. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within 1-2 months. Originals are returned to
artist at job's completion. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Considers project's budget
when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to
previously published work.
Book Design: Assigns 3-5 jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $10-15; or by the project, $300-900.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5-6 design and 5-6 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $10-15; or by the
project, $300-900.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-2 jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $1045; or by the project, $300-900.
Tips: "Send query letter with brief sample of style of work. We usually use local people, but always looking
for something special. Learning good design is more important than designing on the computer, but we are
very computer-oriented."
BONUS BOOKS, INC., 160 E. Illinois St., Chicago IL 60611. (312)467-0580. Fax: (312)467-9271.
E-mail: mcclain@bonus-books.com. Website: http://www.bonus-books.com. Associate Publisher: Michael
McClain. Imprints include Precept Press, Teach' em. Company publishes textbooks and hardcover and trade
paperback originals. Types of books include instruction, biography, self-help, cookbooks and sports. Special
izes in sports, biography, medical, fundraising. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles include Second to Home,
by Ryne Sandberg; and Call of the Game, by Gary Bender. 1% require freelance illustration; 80% require
freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 0-1 freelance illustrator and 10 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers with experience in designing on the computer. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover
illustration and design and direct mail design. Also for multimedia projects. 100% if desugb abd 90% of
illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure, resume and tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard sample
or query letter with brochure, resume. "We would like to see all rough sketches and all design process, not
only final product." Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Artist
should follow up with call. Portfolio should include color final art, photostats and tearsheets. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Finds artists through artists' submissions and authors' contacts.
Book Design: Assigns 4 freelance design jobs/year.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 0-1 illustration job/year. Pays by the project, $250-1,000.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually regional, paperback book covers; book jackets for national books
are given to "proven" freelancers.
BOOK DESIGN, Box 193, Moose WY 83012. Art Director: Robin Graham. Specializes in hardcover and
paperback originals of nonfiction, natural history. Publishes more than 3 titles/year. Recent titles include
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Tales of the Wolf, Wild/lowers of the Rocky Mountains, Mattie: A Woman's Journey West, Teton Skiing and
Bonney's Guide to Jackson's Hole.
Needs: Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works on assignment only. "We are
looking for top-notch quality only." 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker and
Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with "examples of past work and one piece of original artwork
which can be returned." Samples not filed are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within 20 days.
Originals are not returned. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-3,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-3,500.
Text Illustration: Assigns 26 freelance jobs/year. Prefers technical pen illustration, maps (using airbrush,
overlays etc.), watercolor illustration for children's books, calligraphy and lettering for titles and headings'
Pays by the hour, $5-20, or by the project, $50-3,500.
JTHOMAS BOUREGY & CO., INC. (AVALON BOOKS), 401 Lafayette St., New York NY 10003.
(212)598-0222. Vice President/Publisher: Marcia Markland. Estab. 1950. Book publisher. Publishes hard
cover originals. Types of books include romance, mysteries and Westerns. Publishes 60 titles/year. 100%
require freelance illustration and design. Prefers local artists and artists with experience in dust jackets.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples. Samples are filed if appropriate. Reports back if interested.
JBOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY POPULAR PRESS, Bowling Green University, Bowling Green
OH 43403. (419)372-7867. Fax: (419)372-8095. Director: Pat Browne. Publishes hardcover and paperback
originals on popular culture, folklore, women's studies, science fiction criticism, detective fiction criticism,
music and drama. Publishes 15-20 titles and 8 journals/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send previously published work and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks. Buys all rights.
Free catalog.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 jobs/year. Pays $250 minimum, color washes, opaque watercolors, gray
opaques, b&w line drawings and washes.
BOYDS MILLS PRESS, 815 Church St., Honesdale PA 18431. Art Director: Tim Gillner. Estab. 1990. A
division of Highlights for Children, Inc. Imprint publishes hardcover originals and reprints. Types of books
include fiction, picture books and poetry. Publishes 50 titles/year. Recent titles include Bitter Bananas, by
Isaac Olaleye (illustrated by Ed Young); Bingleman's Midway, by Karen Ackerman (illustrated by Barry
Moser).
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancers/year. Works with 25-30 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in book publishing. Uses freelancers mainly for picture books. Also
for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustration and book design. 25% of freelance work demands
knowledge of QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, slides and transparen
cies. Samples are filed and not returned. Artist should follow up with call. Portfolio should include b&w and
color final art, photostats, tearsheets and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals
are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks, submissions, other publications.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6 freelance design/illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually poetry books (b&w illustrations); picture books are given to
"proven" freelancers.
fBROADMAN & HOLDMAN PUBLISHERS (formerly Broadman Press), 127 9th Ave. N., Nashville
TN 37234. (615)251-2644. Art Director: David Shepherd. Estab. 1891 . Religious publishing house. Publishes
104 titles/year. 20% of titles require freelance illustration. Recent titles include Breaking Through; Mentoring
and Marriage 911. Books have contemporary look. Book catalog free on request.
First Contact & Terms: Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 20 freelance designers/year. Artist must
be experienced, professional. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with brochure and
samples to be kept on file. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Send slides, tearsheets, photostats
or photocopies; "samples cannot be returned." Reports only if interested. Pays for illustration by the project,
$250-1,500. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $750-1,500.
Jackets/Covers: "75% of our cover designs are now done on computer." Pays by the project, $500-1,650
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $150-300.
Tips: "We are looking for computer-literate experienced book designers with extensive knowledge of biblical
archaeology." Looks for "the ability to illustrate scenes with multiple figures, to accurately illustrate people
of all ages, including young children and babies, and to illustrate detailed scenes described in text."
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JBRODERBUND SOFTWARE, INC., 500 Redwood Blvd., Attn: P2 Art, P.O. Box 6121, Novato CA
94948-6121. (415)382-4400. E-mail: broder.com. Estab. 1980. Publishes educational/entertainment software.
Specializes in education and personal reference. Publishes 9-10 titles/year. Recent titles include Print Shop
Deluxe v. 4.0 and Amazing Writing Machine. 75% requires freelance illustration; 40% requires freelance
design. Book catalog free by request.
* Also see Broderbund's listing in the Greeting Cards, Games & Products section.
Needs: Approached by 100 illustrators/designers/year. Works with 25 illustrators and 15 designers/year.
Purchases 200-700 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers experienced in computer art and multime
dia design. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration including text illustration and design and clip art illustra
tions inserted into software programs. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Macromedia Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work, query letter with resume and tearsheets. Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review of final art,
tearsheets if interested. Rights purchased vary according to projdect.
Software Design: Assigns 50 freelance design jobs/year.
Software illustration: Assigns 100 illustration jobs/year. Pay varies based on assignment.
$BROOKS/COLE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 511 Forest Lodge Rd., Pacific Grove CA 93950.
(408)373-0728. Art Director: Vernon T. Boes. Art Coordinator: Lisa Tom. Estab. 1967. Specializes in hard
cover and paperback college textbooks on mathematics, psychology, chemistry and counseling. Publishes
100 titles/year. 85% require freelance illustration. Books are bold, contemporary textbooks for college level.
Needs: Works with 25 freelance illustrators and 25 freelance designers/year. Uses freelance artists mainly
for interior illustration. Uses illustrators for technical line art and covers. Uses designers for cover and book
design and text illustration. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/cover illustration and design. Works on
assignment only,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photostats and photographs.
Samples are filed or are returned by S ASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include roughs, photostats, tearsheets, final reproduction/product, photographs, slides and
transparencies. Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, project's budget and turnaround
time in determining payment. Negotiates rights purchased. Not interested in second rights to previously
published work unless first used in totally unrelated market. Finds illustrators and designers through word
of mouth, magazines, submissions/self promotion, sourcebooks, and agents.
Book Design: Assigns 70 design and many illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-1,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 90 design and many illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-1,200.
Text Illustration: Assigns 85 freelance jobs/year. Prefers ink/Macintosh. Pays by the project, $20-2,000.
Tips: "'Provide excellent package in mailing of samples and cost estimates. Follow up with phone call.
Don't be pushy. Would like to see more abstract photography/illustration; all age, unique, interactive people
photography; single strong, bold images."
$ARIST1DE D. CARATZAS, PUBLISHER, Box 210, 30 Church St., New Rochelle NY 10802. (914)632-
8487. Editor: Evan Allen. Publishes books about archaeology, art history, natural history and classics for
specialists in the above fields in universities, museums, libraries and interested amateurs.
Needs: Works with 6 freelance designers/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for book jacket design. Also
uses freelance artists for book design.
First Contact & Terms: Send letter with brochure showing artwork. Request portfolio review in original
query. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Buys all rights or negotiates rights
purchased. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $200-3,000.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $150-600.
CAROLINA WREN PRESS/LOLLIPOP POWER BOOKS, 120 Morns St., Durham NC 27701
(919)560-2738. Art Director: Martha Scotford. Estab. 1973. Publishes trade paperback originals. Types of
books include contemporary fiction, experimental fiction, preschool and juvenile. Specializes in books for
children in a multi-racial and non-sexist manner, and women's and black literature. Publishes 3 titles/year.
Recent titles include Journey Proud, edited by Agnes MacDonald; and In the Arms of Our Elders, by WH.
Lewis. 50% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in children's literature. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assignment
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies and illustrations of children
and adults. No cartoons. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. To show portfolio,
mail b&w and color tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals returned at job's
completion.
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Jacket/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-150.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2 freelance illustration jobs/year. Payment is 10% of print run.
Tips: "Understand the world of children in the 1990s. Draw realistically so racial types are accurately
represented and the expressions can be interpreted. Our books have a classical, modern and restrained look."
{MARSHALL CAVENDISH, 99 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown NY 10591. (914)332-8888. Fax: (914)332-
1 888. Art Director: Jean Krulis. Imprints include Benchmark Books and as yet untitled new imprint. Publishes
hardcover originals. Types of books include juvenile, preschool and young adult. Publishes 24 titles/year.
First trade titles to be published in Fall 1997. 80% requires freelance illustration.
Needs: Uses freelancers mainly for illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies and/or printed samples. Samples are filed. Will contact artist
for portfolio review of artwork portraying children, adults, animals, artwork of characters in sequence, book
dummy, photocopies. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds freelancers mostly through agents.
Jacket/Covers: Assigns 5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project; negotiable.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project; offers royalty.
CCC PUBLICATIONS, 20306 Tau Place, Chatsworth Park CA 91311. (805)375-7700. Fax: (818)709-
1283. Senior Editorial Director: Cliff Carle. Estab. 1984. Company publishes trade paperback originals and
manufactures accessories (T-shirts, mugs, caps). Types of books include self-help and humor. Specializes in
humor. Publishes 20 titles/year. Recent titles include Are We Dysfunctional Yet?, by Randy Glasbergen; and
Are You a Sports Nut?, by Eric Schuman. 90% require freelance illustration; 90% require freelance design.
Book catalog free for SAE with $1 postage.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 20-30 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/
year. Buys 100 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in humorous or cartoon illustration.
Uses freelancers mainly for color covers and b&w interior drawings. Also for jacket/cover and book design.
80% of design and 50% of illustration demand computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color samples. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Finds artists through agents and unsolicited submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 20-30 freelance design jobs/year. Pay negotiated based on artist's experience and
notoriety.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20-30 freelance design and 20-30 illustration jobs/year. Pay negotiated on project
by project basis.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30-40 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pay negotiated.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually b&w text illustration; cover illustration is given to "proven" free
lancers. "Sometimes we offer royalty points and partial advance. Also, cartoon characters should have *hip*
today look."
THE CENTER FOR WESTERN STUDIES, Box 727, Augustana College, Sioux Falls SD 57197.
(605)336-4007. Managing Editor: Harry F. Thompson. Estab. 1970. Publishes hardcover originals and trade
paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include western history. Specializes in history and cultures
of the Northern Plains, especially Plains Indians, such as the Sioux and Cheyenne. Publishes 2-3 titles/year.
Recent titles include Princes, Potentates, and Plain People, by Reuben Goertz; and Driftwood in Time of
War, by Marie Christopherson. 75% require freelance design. Books are conservative, scholarly and documen
tary. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 4 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance designers and 1-2 illustrators/year. Uses
freelancers mainly for cover design. Also for book design and text illustration. 25% of freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed. Request
portfolio review in original query. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio should include roughs and final
art. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Originals are not returned. Finds illustrators and designers through word of mouth and submissions/self
promotion.
Book Design: Assigns 1-2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-750.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-3 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $250-500.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $100-500.
Tips: "We are a small house, and publishing is only one of our functions, so we usually rely on the work
of graphic artists with whom we have contracted previously. Send samples."
JCHARIOT FAMILY PUBLISHING, Cook Communication Ministries, 4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado
Springs CO 80918. (719)536-3271. Creative Director: Brenda Franklin. Estab. late 1800s. Imprints include
Chariot Family Publishing, Lion Publishing and Rainfall Educational Toys. Imprint publishes hardcover and
trade paperback originals and mass market paperback originals. Also toys. Types of books include contempo
rary and historical fiction, mystery, self-help, religious, juvenile, some teen and preschool. Recent titles
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include King Without a Shadow. 100% require freelance illustration; 70% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by dozens of freelance artists/year. Works with 20 freeelance illustrators and 20-30
freelance designers/year. Buys 350-400 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in chil
dren's publishing and/or packaging. Uses freelance artists mainly for covers, educational products and picture
books. Also uses freelance artists for and text illustration, jacket/cover and book design. 50% of design work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photocopies. "Only send samples
you want me to keep." Samples are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Artist should follow up
with call. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are "usually" returned at the job's completion.
Finds artists through submissions and word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 150 freelance design/illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-1,500. Prefers
computer design for comps, realistic illustration for fiction, cartoon or simplified styles for children's.
Text Illustration: Assigns 50 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $2,000-5,000 buyout for
32-page picture books. "Sometimes we offer royalty agreement." Prefers from simplistic, children's styles
to realistic.
Tips: "First-time assignments are frequently available as we are always looking for a fresh look. However,
our larger 'A' projects usually are assigned to those who we've worked with in the past."
{CHERUBIC PRESS, P.O. Box 5036, Johnstown PA 15904-5036. (814)535-4300. Submission Editor:
Juliette Gray. Estab. 1995. Publishes quality paperback originals. Publishes specialty cookbooks, instruc
tional, juvenile, New Age, preschool picture books and self-help. Specializes in "anything that uplifts,
inspires or is self-help." Publishes 2-3 titles/year. Recent titles include Grandpa's Berries: A Story to Help
Children Understand Grief & Loss and The Single Man 's Survival Cookbook. 90% require freelance illustra
tion; 10% require freelance design. Book catalog free for 4X9V& SASE with 2 first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Commissions 25-50 illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustrating children's picture books. Also
for jacket/cover design and illustration and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-2 months. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Buys first
rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1 freelance design and 2-3 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, amount
varies.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2-3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. Payment varies.
Tips: "Cherubic Press is small so we can't pay big bucks but we can get you published and on your way!
Show us your style — send photocopies of your pen & ink, pencil or charcoal portraits capturing the expres
sions of children and their parents, grandparents. We need to see emotion on the subjects' faces and in their
body postures. Also send a few other examples such as animals, a house, landscapes, a yard, a car, 'whatever,'
so we get the feeling of your work."
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS, Dept AGDM, 814 N. Franklin, Chicago IL 60610. (312)337-0747. Fax:
(312)337-5985. Art Director: Joan Sommers. Editor: Linda Matthews. Publishes hardcover and paperback
originals. Specializes in trade nonfiction: how-to, travel, cookery, popular science, Midwest regional. Pub
lishes 12 titles/year. Recent titles include Westward Ho!, by Laurie Carlson; and Creative Nonfiction, by Lee
Gutkind. 30% require freelance illustration; 100% require jacket cover design.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Uses
freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design, text illustration. 100% of design and 10% of illustration
demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Call or send postcard sample or query letter with resume and color tearsheets.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, final reproduction/product and slides. Considers project's
budget when establishing payment. Buys one-time rights. Finds artists through magazines, submissions/self
promotions, sourcebooks and galleries.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 10 illustration jobs/year. Pays by project, $500-1,000.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $500-3,000.
Tips: "Our books are interesting and innovative. Design and illustration we use is sophisticated, above
average and unusual. Fine art has become very marketable in the publishing industry."
^CHILDREN'S MEDIA GROUP, P.O. Box 1382, Healdsburg CA 95448. (707)577-1645. Art Director:
Kim Victoria. Estab. 1991. Imprints include Starting Line Books, Crystal River Press, Excalibur Books,
Reading Tree Audio Productions. Publishes hardcover, trade and mass market paperback originals. Types of
books include adventure, biography, fantasy, history, humor, juvenile, mainstream fiction, nonfiction, pre
school, young adult. Specializes in juvenile. Publishes 10-14 titles/year. Recent titles include Jenny's Locket,
A Monster I Want to Be, How a Picture is Created. 100% require freelance illustration. Book catalog not
available yet.
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Needs: Approached by 700-900 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance Illustrators and designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for book illustration. Also for jacket/cover illustrations, text illustration, jacket/cover
design, companion items of the books such as T-shirts, posters, etc.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE with proper postage and samples. Samples are filed
if appropriate to needs or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include photographs, photostats, slides, tearsheets, "whatever artist has
to show.'* Rights purchased vary according to project.
Jacket/Covers: Assigns 4 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays 3-4% royalty of wholesale — negotiable.
Text illustration: Assigns 10-11 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays 5-7% royalty of wholesale — negotia
ble.
Tips: "We work directly with artist and usually author and artist work together. Willing to work with new
talented artists. We are looking for illustrations of whales, cats, dragons and children."
CHINA BOOKS & PERIODICALS, 2929 24th St., San Francisco CA 94110. (415)282-2994. Fax:
(415)282-0994. Art Director: Linda Revel Estab. 1960. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals.
Types of books include contemporary fiction, instrumental, biography, juvenile, reference, history and travel.
Specializes in China-related books. Publishes 5-7 titles/year. Recent titles include Insect Musicians and
Cricket Champions, by Lisa Ryan; and Mutant Mandarin, by James Wang. 10% require freelance illustration;
75% require freelance design. Books are "tastefully designed for the general book trade." Free book catalog.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelancers illustrators and 3 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in Chinese topics. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration, graphs and maps.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports
back within 1 month. Write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, b&w slides and photographs.
Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $20-30; or by the project, $500-2,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5 freelance design and 5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $700-2,000.
Text illustration: Assigns 2 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $15-30; or by the project, $100-2,000.
Prefers line drawings, computer graphics and photos.
CHRONICLE BOOKS, 85 Second St., San Francisco CA 94105. Design Director: Michael Carabetta.
Estab. 1979. Company publishes high quality, affordably priced hardcover and trade paperback originals and
reprints. Types of books include cookbooks, art, design, architecture, contemporary fiction, travel guides,
gardening and humor. Publishes approximately 150 titles/year. Recent best-selling titles include the Griffin
& Sabine trilogy, by Nick Bantock. Book catalog free on request (call 1-800-722-6657).
• Chronicle has a separate children's book division, and a division called GiftWorks™, to produce
letter boxes and a variety of other gift items.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancer/year. Works with 15-20 illustrators and 30-40 designers/year.
Uses artists for cover and interior design and illustration. Also for GiftWorks™ items. 99% of design work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photo
shop; "mostly QuarkXPress — software is up to discretion of designer." Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, color photocopies or printed samples no larger
than 8!/2 X 1 1. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, final art, photo
stats, tearsheets, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's comple
tion. Finds artists through submissions, Communication Arts and sourcebooks.
Book Design: Assigns 30-50 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project; $750-1200 for covers; varying
rates for book design depending on page count.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30 freelance design and 30 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $750-1200.
Text Illustration: Assigns 25 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project
Tips: "Please write instead of calling; don't send original material."
CLARION BOOKS, 215 Park Ave., llth Floor, New York NY 10003. (212)420-5889. Fax: (212)420-
5855. Website: http://www.hmco.com/trade/. Designer: Eleanor Hoyt. Imprint of Houghton Mifflin Company.
Imprint publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback reprints. Specializes in picture books, chapter
books, middle grade novels and nonfiction, including historical and animal behavior. Publishes 60 titles/year.
Titles include Piggie Pie!, by Margie Palatini, illustrated by Howard Fine. 90% of titles require freelance
illustration. Book catalog free for SASE.
• Publisher of The Midwife's Apprentice, by Karen Cushman, 1996 Newberry Award Winner.
Needs: Approached by "countless" freelancers. Works with 48 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers
mainly for picture books and novel jackets. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies and SASE. Samples are
filed "if suitable to our needs/' Reports back only if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Thursday.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Originals are returned at job's completion.
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Text Illustration: Assigns 48 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Be familiar with the type of books we publish before submitting. Send a SASE for a catalog or look
at our books in the bookstore. Send us children's book-related samples."
rfCOFFEE HOUSE PRESS, 27 N. Fourth St., Minneapolis MN 55401-1782. (612)338-0125. Fax:
(612)338-4004. Production Manager: linger Peissig. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals.
Types of books include experimental and mainstream fiction and poetry. Publishes 14 titles/year. Recent
titles include: A .38 Special and a Broken Heart, Happiness, The Ivory Crocodile. 15% requires freelance
illustration. Book catalog free for SASE.
Needs: Approached by 20 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 4 illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers experienced in book covers.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies and resume. Illustrators send post
card sample and/or photocopies and printed samples. After introductory mailing send follow-up postcard
samples every 2 months. Samples are filed. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
Jackets/Covers: Pays for illustration by the project, $150-300.
Text Illustration: Finds illustrators through sourcebooks, word of mouth, self promos.
Tips: "We are nonprofit, so we can't pay too much, [but we appreciate] effort [put forth] for the amount
we can pay."
CONTEMPORARY BOOKS, Dept. AGDM, 180 N. Stetson, Chicago IL 60601. (312)540-4590. Art
Director: Kim Bartko. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback originals. Publishes
nonfiction and fiction. Types of books include biography, cookbooks, instructional, humor, reference, self-
help, romance, historical and mainstream/contemporary. Publishes 70 titles/year. 10% require freelance illus
tration. Recent titles include The Game That Was, by Richard Cahan and Mark Jacob; Body Defining, by
Ellington Darden; More Pasta Light, by Norman Kolpas; and Smart Parenting, by Dr. Peter Favaro. Book
catalog not available.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators/year. Works with freelance
illustrators for covers and interiors. Book interiors require spot illustrations in 1 and 2-color, also icon-type
illustration for interiors. Works on assignment only. 100% design and 40% illustration demand knowledge
of QuarkXPress 3.31, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and Adobe Illustrator 5.5.
First Contact & Terms: Designer send query letter with tearsheets and resume. Illustrators should send
postcard sample, query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with above programs.
Samples are filed or are not returned. Does not report back. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets and final
reproduction/product. Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and project's budget
when establishing payment. Buys reprint rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 7 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-1,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3 freelance jobs/year.
COOL HAND COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 1050 #28 NW First St., Boca Raton FL 33432. (407)750-
9826. Fax: (407)750-9869. Contact: Peter Ackerman. Estab. 1992. Company publishes hardcover, trade
paperback and trade paperback reprints. Types of books include contemporary, experimental, mainstream
fiction, biography, travel, self-help, history, children's picture books and cookbooks. Publishes 2-5 titles/
year. Recent titles include Men The Handbook, by Mindi Rudan; and The College Student's Cookbook, by
David Bahr. 100% require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Uses
freelancers for jacket/cover design and illustration, catalog design, text illustration, promotion and advertising.
75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus
FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs, final art, slides, mock-ups, tearsheets,
transparencies and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not returned. Finds
artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 2-4 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100-5,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-4 freelance design and 5-10 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $250-
1,000. Prefers computer-generated designs for covers or mixed media.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100-1,000. Prefers
b&w line art, either hand drawn or computer-generated.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually text illustrations; book jacket designs are given to "proven" freelanc
ers.
JCORWIN PRESS, INC., 2455 Teller Rd., Thousand Oaks CA 91320-2218. (805)499-9734. Fax:
(805)499-0871. Senior Graphic Designer: Marcia Finlayson. Estab. 1990. Imprint of Sage Publications Co.
Publishes hardcover originals and textbooks. Types of books include professional/scholarly. Specializes in
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educational books aimed at administrators of schools and districts and for teacher reference. Publishes 70
titles/year. Recent titles include Learning through Real-World Problem Solving, by Nancy G. Nagel and
Going Against the Grain, by Elizabeth Aaronsohn. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Just beginning to seek outside freelance help. Prefers local artists with experience in direct mail
marketing and book design. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design, and book, direct mail
and catalog design. Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus PageMaker or CorelDraw. (We operate in
IBM environment only.) Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and 2-3 samples. Reports back within 2-4 weeks.
To show portfolio, mail photographs. Buys all rights. "Return of originals at job's completion is negotiable."
Book Design: Pays by the project, $200 minimum.
Tips: "We can work long distance; but the talent pool within this area is huge, so the odds favor artists who
can stop by for a visit."
THE COUNTRYMAN PRESS (Division of WW. Norton & Co., Inc.), Box 748, Woodstock VT 05091.
(802)457-4826. Production Manager: Fred Lee. Production Editor: Margaret Hanshaw. Estab. 1976. Book
publisher. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of
books include contemporary and mainstream fiction, mystery, biography, history, travel, humor, cookbooks
and recreational guides. Specializes in mysteries, recreational (biking/hiking) guides. Publishes 35 titles/year.
Recent titles include One Dead Tory and Connecticut, An Explorer's Guide. 10% require freelance illustration;
100% require freelance cover design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 7 designers/year. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and book
design. Works on assignment only. Prefers working with computer-literate artists/designers within New
England/New York with knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 5.0, Adobe Photoshop 2.5, Adobe Illustrator 3.2,
QuarkXPress 3.3 or Aldus FreeHand 3.1.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with appropriate samples. Samples are filed. Reports back to
the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail best representations of style and subjects. Negotiates
rights purchased.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30 freelance design jobs/year.
CRC PRODUCT SERVICES, 2850 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49560. (616)246-0780. Fax:
(616)246-0834. Art Director: Dean Heetderks. Estab. 1866. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback origi
nals. Types of books include instructional, religious, young adult, reference, juvenile and preschool. Special
izes in religious educational materials. Publishes 8-12 titles/year. 85% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Approached by 30-45 freelancers/year. Works with 12-16 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelanc
ers with religious education, cross-cultural sensitivities. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration.
95% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus
FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
photostats, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolio
should include thumbnails, roughs, finished samples, color slides, tearsheets, transparencies and photographs.
Buys one-time rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published artwork.
Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $200-1,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 50-100 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $75-100. "This is
high volume work. We publish many pieces by the same artist.'*
Tips: "Be absolutely professional. Know how people learn and be able to communicate a concept clearly
in your art."
CROSS CULTURAL PUBLICATIONS, INC., P.O. Box 506, Notre Dame IN 46556. Estab. 1980.
Imprint is Cross Roads Books. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and textbooks.
Types of books include biography, religious and history. Specializes in scholarly books on cross-cultural
topics. Publishes 10 titles/year. Recent titles include New Testament of the Inclusive Language Bible, edited
by Charles Stiles; and Scaling the Dragon, by Janice Moulton and George Robinson. Book catalog free for
SASE.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers local artists
only. Uses freelance artists mainly for jacket/cover illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Samples are not filed and are
not returned. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include b&w samples. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not returned.
Finds artists through word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually book jackets.
CROSSWAY BOOKS, A Division of Good News Publishers, 1300 Crescent St., Wheaton IL 60187.
Contact: Arthur Guye. "Please, no phone calls." Nonprofit Christian book publisher. Publishes hardcover and
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trade paperback originals and reprints. Specializes in Christian fiction (contemporary, mainstream, historical,
science fiction, fantasy, adventure, mystery). Also publishes biography, juvenile, young adult, reference,
history, and books on issues relevant to contemporary Christians. Publishes 40-50 titles/year. Titles include
Prophet , Tell Me the Secrets, Ashamed of the Gospel, The Singreale Chronicles, Always in September and
Never Dance With a Bobcat. 50% require freelance illustration; 15% require freelance design. Book catalog
free for 9X12 SAE with adequate postage.
Needs: Approached by 150-200 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 8 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for book cover illustration/design. Also for text illustration (minimal), layout and
production. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photo
shop or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with 5-10 nonrerarnable samples or quality color photocopies
of printed or original art for files. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Considers
complexity of project, proficiency of artist and the project's budget when establishing payment. Finds artists
through word of mouth, magazines, submissions/self promotions, sourcebooks.
Book Design: Pays by the hour, $15 minimum; by the project, $100 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10-15 freelance illustration and 6 design jobs/year. Prefers realistic and semi-
realistic color illustration in all media. Looks for ability to consistently render the same children or people
in various poses and situations (as in series books). Pays by the project, $200-2,000. Average budget: $1,000.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $100-500.
Tips: "We are looking for Christian artists who are committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ
through quality literature. Since we are a nonprofit organization, we may not always be able to afford an
artist's 'going rate.' Quality and the ability to meet deadlines are critical. A plus would be a designer who
could handle all aspects of a job from art direction to illustration to final keyline/mechanical. If you are
interested in production work (type spec and keylining) please include your hourly rate and a list of references.
Also looking for designers who can create imaginative typographic design treatments and inspired calligraphic
approaches for covers."
CROWN PUBLISHERS, INC., 201 E. 50th St., 5th Floor, New York NY 10022. Design Director: Ken
Sansone. Vice President/Creative Director: Whitney Cookman. Specializes in fiction, nonfiction and illus
trated nonfiction. Publishes 250 titles/year. Recent titles include Beauty, by Susan Wilson; and Politically
Correct American History, by Edward P. Moser.
• Crown is an imprint of the larger Crown Publishing Group. Within that parent company several
imprints, including Clarkson Potter; Crown Arts & Letters; and Harmony maintain separate art depart
ments.
Needs: Approached by several hundred freelancers/year. Works with 15-20 illustrators and 25 designers/
year. Prefers local artists. 100% of design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator. Works
on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples showing art style. Reports only if interested.
Originals are not returned. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15-20 design and/or illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. ,
Tips: "There is no single style. We use different styles depending on nature of the book and its perceived
market. Become familiar with the types of books we publish. For example, don't send juvenile, sci-fi or
romance. Book design has changed to Mac-generated layout."
CRUMB ELBOW PUBLISHING, P.O. Box 294, Rhododendron OR 97049. (503)622-4798. Publisher:
Michael P. Jones. Estab. 1982. Imprints include Oregon Fever Books, Tyee Press, Research Centrex, Read'n
Run Books. Silhouette Imprints, Wildlife Research Group. Company publishes hardcover, trade paperback
and mass market originals and reprints, textbooks, coloring books, poetry, cards, calendars, prints and maps.
Types of books include adventure, biography, coffee table books, cookbooks, experimental fiction, fantasy,
historical fiction, history, horror, humor, instructional, juvenile, mainstream fiction, New Age, nonfiction,
preschool, reference, religious, romance, science fiction, self-help, textbooks, travel, western, and young
adult. Specializes in Indians, environment, American history. Publishes 50 titles/year. Recent titles include
Ghost, by Jerome K. Jerome, and Confessions of Charles Linkworth, by E.F. Benson. 75% require freelance
illustration; 75% require freelance design. Book catalog available for $3.
Needs: Approached by 250 freelancers/year. Works with 50 freelancers and 35 designers/year. Uses freelanc
ers for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustration, book and catalog design, calendars, prints, note
cards. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Request portfolio review in
original query. Portfolio should include book dummy, final art, photographs, roughs, slides and tearsheets.
Buys one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
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This cover illustration by Dan Brown "combines
realism and romanticism, and establishes a mood
for the novel. Book buyers are attracted to the
single image," says Jim Davis, Crown Publishers'
art director. "Dan has a reputation for work done
for book jackets and covers, advertising, editorial
and corporate." Brown got the assignment for
Beauty through his agent, Artworks, New York
BEAUTY
SAN WWSON
Book Design: Assigns 60 freelance design jobs/year. Pays in published copies.
^ckets/Covers: Assigns 30 freelance design and 50 illustration jobs/year. Pays in published copies
Text Illustration: Assigns 50 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays in published copies. Prefers pen & ink
Tips: We find talented individuals to illustrate our projects any way we can. Generally artists hear about
us and want to work with us. We are a very small company who gives beginners a chance to showcase their
talents in a book project; and yet, more established artists are in touch with us because our projects are
interesting (like American Indian mythology, The Oregon Trail, wildlife, etc.) and we do not arfcdfrect anyone
THE DANCING JESTER PRESS, 3411 Garth Rd, Suite 208, Baytown Texas 77521 (713)427-9560 E-
mail: djpress@aol.com. Art Director: Nile Lienad. Imprints include Dancing Dagger Publications and Gesture
Graphic Design Books. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints Types
of books include coffee table books, cookbooks, historical fiction, history, humor, instructional juvenile
mainstream fiction, preschool, reference, religious, romance, science fiction, self-help, textbooks, western
and young adult. Specializes in fiction, mystery, nonfiction, texts, nutrition/cookbook (low-fat vegetarian)
Publishes 15 titles/year. Recent titles include The Dancing Jester Tarot, 50% require freelance design Book
catalog available for $2 with 4 X 9!/2 SASE with 2 first-class stamps.
Needs: Uses freelancers for book and catalog design, jacket/cover and text illustration. 100% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE,
tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and slides. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book dummy, final art,
photographs, photostats, roughs, slides and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to projects Originals
are not returned. "
Book Design: Payment is negotiable.
Jackets/Covers: Payment is negotiable. Considers all media.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Payment is negotiable. Considers all media.
JONATHAN DAVID PUBLISHERS, 68-22 Eliot Avc., Middle Village NY 11379. (718)456-8611. Fax:
(718)894-2818. Production Coordinator: Fiorella de Lima. Estab. 1948. Company publishes hardcover origi
nals. Types of books include biography, religious, young adult, reference, juvenile and cookbooks. Specializes
in Judaica, sports, cooking. Publishes 25 titles/year. Recent titles include Classic Jewish Humor In America-
304 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
and Cooking Kosher The New Way. 50% require freelance illustration; 75% require freelance design. Book
catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 15-20 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers with experience in book jacket design and jacket/cover illustration. 100% of design
and 5% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Works
on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and photocopies. Illustrators send post
card sample and/or query letter with photocopies, resume. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks.
Production Coordinator will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color
final art and photographs. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Finds artists through submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 15-20 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15-20 freelance design and 4-5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually book jackets, mechanicals and artwork.
DAW BOOKS, INC., 375 Hudson St., 3rd Floor, New York NY 10014-3658. (212)366-2096. Fax:
(212)366-2090. Art Director: Betsy Wollheim. Estab. 1971. Publishes hardcover and mass market paperback
originals and reprints. Specializes in science fiction and fantasy. Publishes 72 titles/year. Recent titles include
Crown of Shadows, by C.S. Friedman; and Storm Rising, by Mercedes Lackey. 50% require freelance illustra
tion. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Works with several illustrators and 1 designer/year. Buys more than 36 illustrations/year. Works
with illustrators for covers. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, trans
parencies, photocopies, photographs and S ASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested.
Reports back about queries/submissions within 2-3 days. Originals returned at job's completion. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of original/final art, final reproduction/product and transparencies. Considers
complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and project's budget when establishing payment. Buys
first rights and reprint rights.
Jacket/Covers: Pays by the project, $1,500-8,000. "Our covers illustrate the story."
Tips: "We have a drop-off policy for portfolios. We accept them on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
and report back within a day or so. Portfolios should contain science fiction and fantasy color illustrations
only. We do not want to see anything else. Look at several dozen of our covers."
$ALDINE DE GRUYTER, NEW YORK, 200 Saw Mill R. Rd, Hawthorne NY 10532. (914)747-0110.
Production Manager: Anne Obuck. Estab. 1978. Imprint of Walter de Gruyter Inc. Publishes scholarly books
and graduate level textbooks (cloth and paper dual editions). Specializes in sociology. Publishes 15-20 titles/
year. 0% requires illustration; 100% requires freelance design. Book catalog free on request.
Needs: Works with 2 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers experienced in scholarly covers and jackets.
Design demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress, "or subject to prior discussion. Strong
typographic skills essential."
First Contact & Terms: Designers send photocopies, resume. Samples are filed. Will contact artist for
portfolio review of printed samples if interested.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15-20 design jobs/year. Pays by the project; negotiable.
DIAL BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)366-2803. Fax:
(212)366-2020. Editor: Toby Sherry. Specializes in juvenile and young adult hardcovers. Publishes 80 titles/
year. Titles include Brother Eagle, Sister Sky; Amazing Grace, Ryan White: My Own Story; and Rosa Parks.
100% require freelance illustration. Books are "distinguished children's books."
Needs: Approached by 400 freelancers/year. Works with 40 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with some book experience. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets and SASE. Samples are filed and
returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Originals returned at job's completion. Send query letter with
samples for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art and tearsheets. Considers complexity of
project, skill and experience of artist and project's budget when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design and 8 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 40 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
DISCOVERY COMICS, (formerly Custom Comic Services), P.O. Box 1863, Austin TX 78767. Contact:
Scott Deschaine. Estab. 1985. Specializes in educational comic books for promotion and advertising for use
by business, education and government. "Our main product is full-color comic books, 16-32 pages long."
Prefers pen & ink, airbrush and watercolor. Publishes 12 titles/year. Titles include Way to Grow1 and Blue
Block.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 24 freelancers/year. "We are looking for freelancers
who can produce finished artwork for educational comic books from layouts provided by the publisher. They
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should be able to produce consistently high-quality illustrations for mutually agreeable deadlines, with no
exceptions." Works on assignment only.
.First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with business card and nonretumable samples to be kept on
file. Samples should be of finished comic book pages; prefers photostats. Reports within 6 weeks; must
include SASE for reply. Considers complexity of project and skill and experience of artist when establishing
payment. Buys all rights.
Text Illustration: Assigns 18 freelance jobs/year. "Finished artwork will be b&w, clean and uncluttered.
Artists can have styles ranging from the highly cartoony to the highly realistic." Pays $100-250/comic book
page of art.
Tips: "Send only samples of comic book pages. No reply without a SASE."
JDOVE BOOKS, 8955 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90048. (310)273-7722. Fax: (310)777-7667.
Website: http://www.doveaudio.com/dove/. Art Director: Rick Penn-Kraus. Estab. S985. Imprint of Dove
Entertainment. Imprints include Dove Audio, Dove International, Dove Kids, Dove Multimedia. Publishes
hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals, hardcover reprints, audio tapes and CD-
ROM. Types of books include biography, cookbooks, experimental fiction, humor, juvenile, mainstream
fiction, New Age, nonfiction, religious, self help. Specializes in biography, current events. Publishes 50 titles/
year. Recent titles include You 'II Never Make Love in This Town Again', Inside the NRA; Shattered, Memories
of Madison County. 40% requires freelance illustration; 25% requires freelance design. Book catalog free.
Needs: Approached by 100 illustrators and 40 designers/year. Works with 40 illustrators and 30 designers/
year. Prefers local designers. 100% of freelance design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator or QuarkXPress. 1 5% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or Adobe
Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send photocopies, resume, SASE, tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard
sample or query letter with SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Portfolios may be
dropped off every Thursday or art director will contact artist for portfolio review of photocopies, tearsheets,
thumbnails or transparencies if interested. Finds freelancers through promo cards, Workbook.
Book Design: Assigns 15 jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 40 design and 65 illustration jobs/year. Pays by project.
Tips: uWe look for 1. solid illustration abilities; 2. knowledge of production needs (bleed, etc.); 3. excellent
communication skills."
JDRAMA BOOK PUBLISHERS, 260 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10001. (212)725-5377. Estab. 1967.
Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback reprints and textbooks. Specializes in costume,
theater and performing arts books. Publishes 8 titles/year. 10% require freelance illustration; 25% require
freelance design.
Needs: Works with 2-3 freelance designers/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers mainly for
jackets/covers. Also for book, direct mail and catalog design and text illustration. Works on assignment oily.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals not returned. Pays by
the project.
{EDITORIAL CARIBE, INC., P.O. Box 14100, Nashville TN 37214. (615)391-3937 ext. 2376. E-mail:
767 11, 3 125@compuserve.com. Website: CompuServe(Go CCity). Production Manager: Sam Rodriguez.
Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints and mass market paperback originals
and reprints. Types of books include self-help and religious. Specializes in commentary series and Bibles.
Publishes 80 titles/year. Recent titles include Renuevame and Cuidado con los extremos! 90% require free
lance illustration; 100% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 12-18 illustrators and 12 designers/year. Buys
20 freelance illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for cover design. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/
cover illustration. 100% of freelance desigin and 40% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Illustrator. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure. Illustrators send postcard sample and/
or brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Artist should follow up with call and/or letter
after initial query. Requests work on spec before assigning job. Buys all rights. Interested in buying second
rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Originals not returned. Finds artists through word of
mouth, submissions and work already done.
THE MULTIMEDIA INDEX preceding the General Index in the back of this
book lists markets seeking freelancers with multimedia, CD-ROM skills.
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Book Design: Assigns 30 design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-1,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 40 design and 40 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-700.
Tips: "Show creativity at a reasonable price. Keep in touch with industry and know what is out in the
marketplace. Visit a large book store."
EDUCATIONAL IMPRESSIONS, INC., 210 Sixth Ave., Hawthorne NJ 07507. (201)423-4666. Fax:
(201)423-5569. Art Director: Karen Sigler. Estab. 1983. Publishes original workbooks with 2-4 color covers
and b&w text. Types of books include instructional, juvenile, young adult, reference, history and educational.
Specializes in all educational topics. Publishes 4-12 titles/year. Recent titles include Multicultural Legends
and Tales- and Weekly Writing Activities for the Middle Grades. Books are bright and bold with eye-catching,
juvenile designs/illustrations. ,
Needs: Works with 1-5 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers who specialize in children s book
illustration. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration. Also for jacket/cover design. 50% of
illustration demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assign
ment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, SASE, resume and photocopies. Samples are
filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Buys all rights. Interested in buying
second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Originals are not returned. Prefers line art for
the juvenile market. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $20 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $20 minimum.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $20 minimum.
Tips: "Send juvenile-oriented illustrations as samples."
JELLIOTT & CLARK PUBLISHING, 1745 Kalorama Rd. NW, Suite B-l, Washington DC 20009.
(202)387-9805. Fax: (202)483-0355. E-mail: ecp@dgsys.com. Vice Pres. & Publisher: Carolyn Clark. Estab.
1991. Small press. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. types of books include biography,
history, coffee table books and illustrated histories. Specializes in Americana, history, natural history. Pub
lishes 4 titles/year. Recent titles include Dorothea Lange's Ireland and Daffodils for American Gardens. 20%
require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance design. Book catalog free for SAE with 2 first-class
stamps.
Needs: Works with 2-3 illustrators and 3-4 designers/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers mainly
for text illustration. Also for jacket/cover, book and catalog design. 100% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Aldus PageMaker or Adobe Illustrator. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets and slides. Samples
are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Rights purchased vary
;: according to project.
1 Book Design: Assigns 7 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $5,000-15,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-2 jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: They don't publish children's books, so unfortunately have no need for children's books illustrations.
ELYSIUM GROWTH PRESS, 814 Robinson Rd., Topanga CA 90290. (310)455-1000. Fax: (310)455-
2007. Art Director: Chris Moran. Estab. 1961. Small press. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints and
trade paperback originals and reprints. Specializes in nudism/naturism, travel and lifestyle. Publishes 4 titles/
year. Titles include Nudist Magazines of the '50s and '60s, Books 1-4. 10% require freelance illustration;
10% require freelance design. Book catalog free for SAE with 2 first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in rendering the human body and clothing. Uses freelancers mainly for covers
and interior illustration. Also for jacket and book design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of
||acintosh. Works on assignment only.
'.first Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed,
teports back within 2 weeks. Artist should follow up with call after initial query. Sometimes requests work
'•join spec before assigning a job. Buys one-time rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to
previously published artwork. Finds artists through submissions ("nonreturnable color photocopies pre-
iferred").
,'feook Design: Assigns 1 freelance design job/year. Pays by the hour, $20-50.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design and 2 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $20-50.
Text Illustration: Assigns 8 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $20-50.
H. EVANS AND COMPANY, INC., 216 E. 49th St., New York NY 10016. (212)688-2810. Fax:
(212)486-4544. Managing Editor: Charles de Kay. Estab. 1956. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback
originals. Types of books include contemporary fiction, biography, health and fitness, history, self-help and
qbokbooks. Specializes in general nonfiction. Publishes 30 titles/year. Recent titles include Robert Crayhon's
Nutrition Made Simple, by Robert Crayhon; and Aw Inquiry into the Existence of Guardian Angels, by Pierre
ffrvanovic. 50% require freelance illustration and design.
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Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with approximately 3 freelance Illustrators and 10 design
ers/year. Buys 20 illustrations/year. Prefers local artists. Uses freelance artists mainly for jacket/cover illustra
tion. Also for text illustration and jacket/cover design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Friday. Portfolio should
include original/final art and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned
at job's completion upon request.
Book Design: Assigns 20 freelance jobs/year. Pays by project, $200-500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $600-1 ,200.
Text illustration: Pays by the project, $50-500.
fFABER AND FABER, INC., 53 Shore Rd., Winchester MA 01890. (617)721-1427. Fax: (617)729-2783.
Editorial Assistant: Adrian Wood. Estab. 1976. Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and
reprints. Types of books include biography, cookbooks, history, mainstream fiction, nonfiction, self help and
travel Publishes 90 titles/year. 30% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 60 illustrators and 40 designers/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 7 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for book jacket design. 80% of freelance design demands knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample
or photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by S ASE. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Rights purchased vary according to project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by project.
FAIRCHILD FASHION & MERCHANDISING GROUP, BOOK DIVISION, Dept AM, 7 W. 34th
St., New York NY 10010. (212)630-3880. Fax: (212)630-3868. Art Director: David Jaenisch. Estab. 1966.
Book publisher. Publishes "highly visual and design sensitive" hardcover originals and reprints and text
books. Types of books include fashion, instruction, reference and history. Specializes in all areas of fashion,
textiles and merchandising. Publishes 5-10 titles/year. Recent titles include Visual Merchandising & Display,
third edition; and Whos Who in Fashion, third edition. 50% require freelance illustration; 50% require
freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Works with freelance illustrators and 8 designers/year. Prefers, but not restricted to freelancers with
experience in fashion illustration, technical drawing, clothing and design. Uses freelancers mainly for book
design. Also for jacket/cover design, text illustration and direct mail design. 100% of design and 50% of
illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions containing
two portfolios of work. Disks not returned. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested,
Write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail color tearsheets and as many printed samples as possible.
Buys ail rights. Originals not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $3,000-7,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,000-3,000.
"Work is usually computer-generated but could also be done traditionally. Most have very strong type
sensibilities."
Text illustration: "Prefers computer-generated work for technical iila&tetion; any media for fashion."
Pays by the project, $500-5,000.
Tips: "Be punctual; bring portfolio and ask questions about the project. We'd like to see more technical
illustrators who do computer work and fashion illustrators who work in any medium."
JFALCON PRESS PUBLISHING CO., INC., 48 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT 59601. 1406)442-
6597. Fax: (406)442-2995. Art/Production Director: Kathy Springmeyer. Estab. 1978. Book publisher. Pub
lishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback originals and reprints, and mass market paperback
originals and reprints. Types of books include instruction, preschool, juvenile, travel and cookbooks. Special
izes in recreational guidebooks, high-quality, four-color photo books. Publishes 60 titles/year. Titles include
On My Mind State series, A Field guide to Cows and Return of the Eagle. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 250 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-5 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 100
freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in illustrating children's books. Uses freelance
artists mainly for illustrating children's books and map making. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator, Aldus PageMaker or QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume, tearsheets, photographs,
photocopies or photostats. Samples are filed if it fits their style. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Do not
send anything you need returned. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Text illustration: Assigns approximately 5 freelance design and 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by
the project, $500-1,500. No preferred media or style.
Tips: "If we use freelancers, it's usually to illustrate nature-oriented titles. These can be for various children's
titles or adult titles. We tend to look for a more 'realistic1 style of rendering, but with some interest."
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F&W PUBLICATIONS INC., 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Art Director: Clare Finney. Im
prints: Writers Digest Books, North Light Books, Betterway Books, Story Press. Publishes 100-120 books
annually for writers, artists and photographers, plus selected trade (lifestyle, home improvement) titles.
Recent titles include: The Fiction Dictionary, Capturing Light in Oils and Creative Bedroom Decorating.
Books are heavy on type-sensitive design.
Needs: Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 5-10 designers/year. Uses freelancers for text illustration
and cartoons. Also for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustration, direct mail and book design. 95%
of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send nonreturnable photocopies of printed work to be kept on file. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to
previously published. "We like to know where art was previously published." Finds illustrators and designers
through word of mouth and submissions/self promotions.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $500-1,000.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $400-850.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $100 minimum.
Tips: "Don't call. Send a brief letter with appropriate samples we can keep. Clearly indicate what type of
work you are looking for. If you're looking for design work, don't send illustration samples."
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS, INC., 7563 Lake City Way, Seattle WA 98115. Phone/fax: (206)524-1967.
Publisher: Gary Groth. Estab. 1976. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types
of books include contemporary, experimental, mainstream, historical, humor and erotic. "All our books are
comic books or graphic stories." Publishes 100 titles/year. Recent titles include Love & Rockets, Hate,
Eightball Acme Novelty Library, JIM and Naughty Bits. 10% require freelance illustration. Book catalog
free by request.
Needs: Approached by 500 freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelance illustrators/year. Must be interested
in and willing to do comics. Uses freelancers for comic book interiors and covers.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter addressed to submissions editor with resume, SASE, photocopies
and finished comics work. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist only
if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art and b&w samples. Buys
one-time rights or negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays royalties.
Tips: "We want to see completed comics stories. We don't make assignments, but instead look for interesting
material to publish that is pre-existing. We want cartoonists who have an individual style, who create stories
that are personal expressions."
FARRAR, STRAUS & GiROUX, INC., Dept. AGDM, 19 Union Square W, New York NY 10003.
(212)741-6900. Art Director: Michael Kaye. Production Coordinator: Harvey Hoffman. Book publisher.
Estab. 1946. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and trade paperback reprints. Publishes
nonfiction and fiction. Publishes 120 titles/year. 20% require freelance illustration; 40% freelance design.
Needs: Works with 12 freelance designers/year. Uses artists for jacket/cover and book design.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, tearsheets and photostats. Samples are filed and are not returned.
Reports back only if interested. Originals are returned at job's completion. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio of photostats and final reproduction/product. Considers complexity of project and budget
when establishing payment. Buys one-time rights.
Book Design: Assigns 40 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-450.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 40 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $750-1,500.
Tips: The best way for a freelance illustrator to get an assignment is "to have a great portfolio."
JFOCUS ON THE FAMILY, 8605 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs CO 80920. (719)531-3400. Senior Art
Director, Periodicals: Tim Jones. Estab. 1977. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paper
back originals, audio tapes and periodicals. Types of books include adventure, history, instructional, juvenile
nonfiction, religious, self-help. Specializes in religious-Christian. Publishes 20 titles/year. 30% require free
lance illustration; 30% require freelance design. Book catalog free.
Needs: Approached by 60 illustrators and 12 designers/year. Works with 150 illustrators and 1 designer/year
Prefers local designers. Prefers designers experienced in Macintosh. Uses designers mainly for periodicals,
publication design/production. 100% of design and 20% illustration demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, printed samples, resume, SASE and tearsheets.
Send follow-up postcard every year. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Will contact artist for
portfolio review of photocopies of artwork portraying family themes if interested. Buys first, one-time or
reprint rights. Finds freelancers through agents, sourcebooks and submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 6-8 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6-8 freelance design jobs and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project Prefers
realistic and stylized work.
Text Illustration: Assigns 150 illustration jobs/year. Pays by project. Prefers realistic, abstract, cartoony
styles. J
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FOREST HOUSE PUBLISHING CO., INC. & HTS BOOKS, P.O. Box 738, Lake Forest IL 60045-
0738. (847)295-8287. President: Dianne Spahr. Children's book publisher. Types of books include instruc
tional, fantasy, mystery, self-help, young adult, reference, history, juvenile, preschool and cookbooks. Special
izes in early readers, sign language, bilingual dictionaries, Spanish children's titles, moral lessons by P.K.
Hallinan and Stephen Cosgrove. Publishes 5-10 titles inhouse, and as many as 26 titles with other trade
publishers. Recent titles include The Missing Money and Mystery of the UFO (both in The Red Door Detective
Club series by Janet Riehecky, illustrated by Lydia Halverson). 90% require freelance illustration and design.
Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 5 illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers
artists with experience in children's illustration. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration, book
and catalog design. 25% of freelance work demands computer skills. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photographs, photocopies and 4-color
and b&w illustrations. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
within 6 months only if interested. Send portfolio or b&w and color roughs, one piece of final art, dummies.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion, if requested.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 10 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project
Tips: "Send samples, with a SASE, which we will keep on file."
FORWARD MOVEMENT PUBLICATIONS, 412 Sycamore St., Cincinnati OH 45202. (513)721-6659.
Fax: (513)421-0315. E-mail: forward.movement@ecunet.org. Associate Director: Sally B. Sedgwick. Estab.
1934. Publishes trade paperback originals, types of books include religious. Publishes 24 titles/year. Recent
titles include Holy Days and Holidays, by Lee Gibbs and Joy. 75% require freelance illustration. Book
illustration is usually suggestive, not realistic. Book catalog free for SAE with 3 first-class stamps.
Needs: Works with 2-4 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustrations
required by designer. "We also keep original clip art-type drawings on file to be paid for as used."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and slides. Samples
are sometimes filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
work. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals sometimes returned at job's completion. Finds
artists mainly through word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 18 freelance design and 6 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $25-175.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-4 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, $10-200; pays $5-25/picture. Prefers
pen & ink.
Tips: If you send clip art, include fee you charge for use.
FRIENDSHIP PRESS PUBLISHING CO., 475 Riverside Dr., New York NY 10115. (212)870-2280. Art
Director: E. Paul Lansdale (Room 552). Specializes in hardcover and paperback originals, reprints and
textbooks; "adult and children's books on social issues from an ecumenical perspective." Publishes more
than 10 titles/year; many require freelance illustration. Recent titles include Families Valued, First We Must
Listen, The Community of Nations and Remembering the Future.
Needs: Approached by more than 75 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 4-8 design
ers/year. Works on assignment only. 75% of design requires knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress
or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets, and "even black & white
photocopies. Send nonreturnable samples." Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back only if
interested. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio,
or mail thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, photostats, tearsheets, final reproduction/product, photographs,
slides, transparencies or dummies. Considers skill and experience of artist, project's budget and rights pur
chased when establishing payment.
Book Design: Pays by the hour, $12-20.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and over 5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-
400.
Text Illustration: Assigns more than 8 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, $25-75, b&w.
FULCRUM PUBLISHING, 350 Indiana St., Suite 350, Golden CO 80401. (303)277-1623. Fax: (303)279-
7111. Production Director: Patty Maher. Estab. 1986. Book and calendar publisher. Publishes hardcover
originals and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include biography, reference, history,
self help, travel, humor, gardening and nature. Specializes in history, nature, travel and gardening. Publishes
50 titles/year. Recent titles include The Undaunted Garden, by Lauren Springer; and Stifled Laughter, by
Claudia Johnson. 15% require freelance illustration; 85% require freelance design. Book catalog free by
request.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year. Uses
freelancers mainly for cover and interior illustrations for gardening books and images for calendars. Also
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for other jacket/covers, text illustration and book design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and photostats.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail b&w photostats. Buys
one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 25 freelance design and 6 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $350-2,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text illustration: Assigns 10 freelance design and 1 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
fGALLOPADE PUBLISHING GROUP/CAROLE MARSH FAMILY CD-ROM, Suite 100, 359
Milledge Ave., Atlanta GA 30312-3238. Contact: Art Department. Estab. 1979. Publishes hardcover and
trade paperback originals, textbooks and interactive multimedia. Types of books include contemporary fiction,
western, instructional, mystery, biography, young adult, reference, history, humor, juvenile and sex-education.
Publishes 1,000 titles/year. Titles include Alabama Jeopardy (and other states), A Trip to the Beach (CD-
ROM). 20% require freelance illustration; 20% require freelance design.
Needs: Works almost exclusively with paid or unpaid interns. Company selects interns from applicants who
send nonreturnable samples, resume and internship availability. Interns work on an initial unpaid project,
anything from packaging and book covers to multimedia and book design. Students can receive credit and
add commercial work to their portfolio. Prefers artists with Macintosh experience.
First Contact & Terms: Send non-returnable samples only. Usually buys all rights.
GEM GUIDES BOOK CO., 315 Cloverleaf Dr., Suite F, Baldwin Park CA 91706. (818)855-1611. Fax:
(818)855-1610. Editor: Robin Nordhues. Estab. 1964. Book publisher and wholesaler of trade paperback
originals and reprints. Types of books include earth sciences, western, instructional, travel, history and
regional (western US). Specializes in travel and local interest (western Americana). Publishes 6 titles/year.
Recent titles include Gem Trails of Southern California, by James R. Mitchell; and The Nevada Trivia Book,
by Richard Moreno. 75% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog free for SASE.
Needs: Approached by 24 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Buys
12 illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for covers. Also for text illustration and book design. 100% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 5.0, Aldus FreeHand 4.0, Appleone Scanner and
Omnipage Professional. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and SASE. Samples are filed. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Finds artists through word of mouth and "our files."
Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project.
^GENERAL PUBLISHING GROUP, 2701 Ocean Park Blvd. #140, Santa Monica CA 90405-5200.
(310)314-4000. Fax; (310-314-8080. E-mail: genpub@aol.com. Projects Manager: Trudi Hope Schlomowitz.
Estab. 1993. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Publishes biography, coffee
table books, cookbooks and retrospectives. Specializes in entertainment. Publishes 30 titles/year. Recent titles
include: As The World Turns, Sammy Davis, Pamela Anderson. 25% require freelance design. Catalog avail
able free for 814 X 11 SASE with 1 first-class stamp.
Needs: Approached by 2 freelance designers/year. Works with 2 freelance designers/year. Prefers local
freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for design, layout, production. 100% of freelance design demands knowl
edge of Adobe Photoshop 3.0.4 and Adobe Illustrator 6.0 and QuarkXPress 6.0 and QuarkXPress 3.32.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, photostats, resume,
printed samples, tearsheets and SASE. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (TIFF, EPS files). Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact artist
for portfolio review of artwork portraying entertainment subjects, photocopies, photographs, photostats,
roughs and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through portfolio reviews,
recommendations, LA Times employment ads.
Book Design: Assigns 2 book design jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $15-25.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 design jobs/year. Pays by the hour $15-25 for design and illustration.
Tips: "We look for unrestrained design approaches that are fresh. It is a definite plus if you possess good
production skills and have typesetting experience."
GIBBS SMITH, PUBLISHER, P.O. Box 667, Layton UT 84041. (801)544-2958. Editorial Director: Madge
Baird. Estab. 1969, Imprints include Peregrine Smith Books. Company publishes hardcover and trade paper
back originals. Types of books include coffee table books, cookbooks, humor, juvenile, textbooks, western.
Specializes in home/interior, gardening, humor. Publishes 50-60 titles/year. Recent titles include The Living
Wreath and Don 't Squat with Yer Spurs On! 20% require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance design.
Book catalog free for 9 X 12 SASE with first class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelance illustrators and 25 freelance designers/year. Works with 10 freelance
illustrators and 20 designers/year. Prefers freelancers experienced in book illustration. Uses freelancers mainly
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for cover design and book layout, cartoon illustration, children's book illustration. 100% of freelance design
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press. 10% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query with brochure, photocopies, photostats, resume, SASE,
slides (not originals) and tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies,
photographs, photostats, printed samples, resume, slides and tearsheets. Send follow-up postcard sample
every 6-12 months. Samples are filed. Request portfolio review in original. Reports back only if interested.
Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include artwork portraying
nature, cartoon characters, children, book dummy, photocopies, photographs, photostats, tearsheets, trans
parencies. Rights purchased vary according to project Finds freelancers through word of mouth, submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 50-60 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,000-3,000; $700 cover
design plus per page fee.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 50-60 freelance design jobs and 5-10 illustration jobs/year. Pays for design by the
project, $500-800. Pays for illustration by the project, $250-400. Prefers watercolor or oil, or pastels.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10-15 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-3,000. Prefers
line art, watercolor, pastel.
GLENCOE/McGRAW-HILL PUBLISHING COMPANY, Dept. AGDM, 15319 Chatsworth St., Mis
sion Hills CA 91345. (818)898-1391. Fax: (818)837-3668. Ait/Design/Production Manager: Sally Robert
Vice President, Art/Design/Production: Donna Faull. Estab. 1965. Book publisher. Publishes textbooks. Types
of books include foreign language, career education, art and music, health, religious education. Specializes
in most el-hi (grades 7-12) subject areas. Publishes 350 titles/year. Recent titles include Marketing Essentials
and Teen Health. 80% require freelance illustration; 40% require freelance design.
• Glencoe also has a division in Peoria, Illinois, with its separate art department.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 20-30 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/
year. Prefers experienced artists. Uses freelance artists mainly for illustration and production. Also for jacket/
cover design and illustration, text illustration and book design. 100% of design and 50% of illustration
demand knowledge of QuarkXPress on Mac. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with nonreturnable brochure, tearsheets, photocopies or slides
to Sally Hobert. Accepts disk submissions compatible with above program. Samples are filed. Sometimes
requests work on spec before assigning a job. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 10-20 freelance design and many illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5-10 freelance design and 5-20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 20-30 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
GLENCOE/McGRAW-HILL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 3008 W Willow Knolls Rd., Peoria IL
61615. (309)689-3200. Fax: (309)689-3211. Contact: Ardis Parker, Design and Production Manager, and Art
and Photo Editors. Specializes in secondary educational materials (hardcover, paperback, filmstrips, soft
ware), especially in industrial and computer technology, home economics and family living, social studies,
career education, etc. Publishes more than 100 titles/year.
Needs: Works with over 30 freelancers/year. 60% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustra
tor, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and "any type of samples." Samples
not filed are returned if requested. Reports back in weeks. Originals are not returned; works on work-for-
hire basis with rights to publisher. Considers complexity of the project, skill and experience of the artist,
project's budget, turnaround time and rights purchased when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Book Design: Assigns 30 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 50 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 50 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the hour or by the project,
Tips: "Try not to cold call and never drop in without an appointment."
GLOBE PEQUOT PRESS, 6 Business Park Rd., P.O. Box 833, Old Saybrook CT 06475. (203)395-0440.
E-mail: efoote@globe-pequot.com. Production manager: Kevin Lynch. Estab. 1947. Publishes hardcover and
trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include business, cookbooks, instruction, self-help,
history and travel. Specializes in regional subjects: New England, Northwest, Southeast bed-and-board coun
try inn guides. Publishes 150 titles/year. 20% require freelance illustration; 75% require freelance design.
Recent titles include Enduring Harvests, Family Adventure Guides and Romantic City. Design of books is
"classic and traditional, but fun." Book catalog free.
Needs: Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 15-20 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for cover
and text design and production. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration and direct mail design. Needs
computer-literate freelancers for production. 100% of design and 75% of illustration demand knowledge of
QuarkXPress 3.2, Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies and photographs. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 3.2, Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are
filed and not returned. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow up with call after
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initial query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs,
original/final art, photostats, tearsheets and dummies. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Considers
complexity of project, project's budget and turnaround time when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Originals are not returned. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions, self promotion and sourcebooks.
Book Design: Pays by the hour, $15-25 for production; or by the project, $200-600 for cover design.
Jackets/Covers: Prefers realistic style. Pays by the hour, $20-35; or by the project, $500-800.
Text Illustration: Prefers pen & ink line drawings. Pays by the project, $25-150.
Tips: "More books are being produced using the Macintosh. We like designers who can use the Mac
competently enough that their design looks as if it hasn't been done on the Mac."
^GOOSE LANE EDITIONS LTD., 469 King St., Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1E5 Canada.
(506)450-4251. Art Director: Julie Scriver. Estab. 1958. Publishes trade paperback originals of poetry, fiction
and nonfiction. Types of books include biography, cookbooks, fiction, reference and history. Publishes 10-
1 5 titles/year. 10% require freelance illustration. Titles include A Guide to Animal Behavior and Pete Luckett's
Complete Guide to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Books are "high quality, elegant, generally with full-color
fine art reproduction on cover." Book catalog free for SAE with Canadian first-class stamp or IRC.
Needs: Approached by 3 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 illustrators/year. Prefers to work with freelancers
in the region. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides, transparencies and SASE. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back in 1 month. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of
roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product and slides. Negotiates rights purchased.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1-2 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers painting (dependent on nature of book).
Pays by the project, $200-400.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-2 freelance jobs/year. Prefers line drawing. Pays by the project, $300-1,500.
Tips: "A sensibility to individual house styles and market trends is a real asset."
tGORSUCH SCARISBRICK, PUBLISHERS, 8233 Via Paseo del Norte F400, Scottsdale AZ 85258-
3746. (602)991-7881. Fax: (602)991-4770. E-mail: colettek@enet.net. Production Manager: Mary B. Cullen.
Estab. 1987. Imprints include Publishing Horizons, Prospect Press. Publishes trade paperback originals,
textbooks, audio tapes, test banks/programs on disk. Types of books include college textbooks. Specializes
in real estate, career, communications, education, physical fitness. Publishes 30-45 titles/year. Recent titles
include Career Fitness Program, Real Estate Principles & Practices, Choices in Wellness for Life. 25%
require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance design. Book catalog free.
Needs: Approached by 30 illustrators and 15 designers/year. Works with 3 illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers experienced in trade book and college text covers. Uses freelancers mainly for cover
design. 100% of freelance design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Postscript.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume and 4-color book cover and
interior samples. Illustrators send postcard sample or query letter with printed samples. Send follow-up
postcard samples every 3 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress version 3.31.
Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for portfolio review of artwork portraying physical
fitness exercises, book dummy, book covers and photographs if interested. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Finds artists through submissions.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30-45 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers disk or film we can
send to printer.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by project.
Tips: "We look for freelancers who are knowledgable about printing/color, display, good use of type and
have understanding of trapping on disk."
GOSPEL LIGHT PUBLICATIONS, 2300 Knoll Dr., Ventura CA 93003. (805)644-9721. Fax: (805)644-
4729. Art Director: B. Fisher. Estab. 1932. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass
market paperback originals. Types of books include instructional, preschool, juvenile, young adult, reference,
self-help and history. Specializes in Christian issues. Publishes 15 titles/year. Recent titles include Victory
Over the Darkness, by Neil Anderson; The Measure of a Man, by Gene Getz; and Bible Verse Coloring
Pages. 25% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design. Book catalog available for SASE.
Needs: Approached by 300 artists/year. Works with 10 illustrators and 4 designers/year. Buys 10 illustrations/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover illustration and design. Also for text illustration; direct mail,
book and catalog design. 100% of freelance design and 50% of illustration require knowledge of QuarkX
Press, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send SASE, tearsheets, photographs and samples. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color photostats, tearsheets, photographs,
slides or transparencies. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion.
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Book Design: Assigns 4 freelance design and 5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5 freelance,design and 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Accepts all types of styles
and media for jacket/cover design and illustration. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 6 freelance design and 8 illustration jobs/year. Prefers line art and cartoons.
Pays by the project.
Tips: "Computer operators are not necessarily good designers, yet many are designing books. Know the
basics of good typography before trying to use the computer."
THE GRADUATE GROUP, P.O. Box 370351, W. Hartford CT 06137-0351. (203)233-2330. President:
Mara Whitman. Estab. 1967. Publishes trade paperback originals. Types of books include instructional and
reference. Specializes in internships and career planning. Publishes 25 titles/year. Recent titles include New
Internships for 1996, by Robert Whitman; and Careers in Law Enforcement, by Lt. Jim Nelson. 10% require
freelance illustration and design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and 1 designer/year. Prefers
local freelancers only. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design; direct mail, book and catalog
design. 5% of freelance work demands computer skills. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are not filed. Reports back
only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio.
$GRAYWOLF PRESS, 2402 University Ave., St. Paul MN 55114. (612)641-0077. Fax: (612)641-0036.
Design and Production Manager: Ellen Foos. Estab. 1985. Publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback
originals and reprints of contemporary and experimental literary fiction. Specializes in novels, poetry, essays.
Publishes 17 titles/year. 60% require freelance design. Books use solid typography, strikingly beautiful and
well-integrated artwork. Book catalog free by request.
• Graywolf is recognized as one of the finest small presses in the nation.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelance artists/year. Works with 5 designers/year. Buys 20 illustrations/year
(existing art only). Prefers artists with experience in literary titles. Uses freelancers mainly for text and cover
design. Also uses for direct mail and catalog design. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker, QuarkXPress or Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Samples are returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w, color photostats and tearsheets. Negotiates rights purchased. Interested in buying second rights (reprint
rights) to previously published work. Originals are returned at job's completion. Pays by the project, $300-
800. Finds artists through submissions and word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 25 design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-1,000. "We use existing art— both
contemporary and classical — and emphasize fine typography."
Tips: "Have a strong portfolio of literary (fine press) design. Desktop needs by small publishers are still in
infancy, so designer should be able to provide some guidance."
GREAT QUOTATIONS PUBLISHING, 1967 Quincy Court, Glendale Heights IL 60139. (708)582-
2800. Fax: (708)582-2813. Editor: Ringo Suek. Estab. 1985. Imprint of Greatime Offset Printing. Company
publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals. Types of books include coffee
table books, humor and self-help. Specializes in humor and inspiration. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles
include Let's Talk Decorative, Kid Bit. 90% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog available
for $1.50 with SASE.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators/year and 10 designers/
year. Prefers local artists. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design; book and catalog design.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, photographs and photocopies.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0, Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include book dummy and final art. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth and Creative Black
Book.
Book Design: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-3,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year and 10 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project,
$300-3,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100-1,000.
Tips: "We're looking for bright, colorful cover design on a small size book cover (around 6 X 6). Outstanding
humor or inspirational titles will be most in demand."
GROSSET & DUNLAP, 200 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)951-8736. Art Director: Ronnie
Ann Herman. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and board books
for preschool and juvenile audience (ages 1-10). Specializes in "very young mass market children's books."
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Publishes 90 titles/year. Recent titles include Behind the Mask, by Ruth Heller and Stars, by Jennifer Dussling.
100% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design.
• Many books by this publisher feature unique design components such as acetate overlays, 3-D pop
up pages, or actual projects/toys that can be cut out of the book.
Needs: Works with 50 freelance illustrators and 1-2 freelance designers/year. Buys 80 books' worth of
illustrations/year. "Be sure your work is appropriate for our list." Uses freelance artists mainly for book
illustration. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration and design. 50% of design and 10% of illustration
demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5, QuarkXPress 3.3, and Adobe Photoshop 2.5.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard
sample and/or query letter with resume, photocopies, SASE, slides and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio, or mail slides, color tearsheets,
transparencies and dummies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's
completion.
Book Design: Assigns 20 design jobs/year (mechanicals only). Pays by the hour, $15-22 for mechanicals.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns approximately 10 cover illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,500-2,500.
Text illustration: Assigns approximately 80 projects/year. Pays by the project, $4,000-10,000.
Tips: "We are always looking for people who can illustrate wonderful babies and children. We are looking
for good strong art."
GROUP PUBLISHING— BOOK & CURRICULUM DIVISION, 2890 N. Monroe, Loveland CO
80539. (303)669-3836. Fax: (303)669-3269. Art Director: Lisa Chandler. Company publishes books, Bible
curriculum products (including puzzles and posters), clip art resources and audiovisual materials for use in
Christian education for children, youth and adults.
• This company also produces magazines. See listing in Magazines section for more information.
Needs: Uses freelancers for cover illustration and design. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand
knowledge of QuarkXPress 3.0, Aldus Freehand 5.0, Adobe Photoshop 4.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Occasion
ally uses cartoons in books and teacher's guides. Uses b&w and color illustration on covers and in book
interiors.
First Contact & Terms: Contact Liz Howe, Marketing Art Director, if interested in cover design or
illustration. Send query letter with non-returnable b&w or color photocopies, slides, tearsheets or other
samples. Accepts disk submissions compatible with above programs. Send EPS files. Samples are filed,
additional samples may be requested upon receipt of assignment. Reports back only if interested. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
Text Illustration: Pays on acceptance: $35-150 for b&w (from small spot illustrations to full page). Fees
for color illustration vary and are negotiable. Prefers b&w line or line and wash illustrations to accompany
lesson activities.
Tips: "We prefer contemporary, nontraditional styles appropriate for our innovative and upbeat products
and the creative Christian teachers and students who use them. We seek artists who can help us achieve our
goal of presenting biblical material in fresh, new and engaging ways."
GRYPHON PUBLICATIONS, P.O. Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228. Publisher: Gary Lovisi. Estab. 1983.
Book and magazine publisher of hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints, reference and
magazines, types of books include science fiction, mystery and reference. Specializes in crime fiction and
bibliography. Publishes 10 titles/year. Titles include Difficult Lives, by James Sallis; Vampire Junkies, by
Norman Spinrad. 40% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design. Book catalog free for #10
SASE.
• Also publishes Hardboiled, a quarterly magazine of noir fiction and Paperback Parade on collect
ible paperbacks.
Needs: Approached by 50-100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with "professional attitude." Uses freelancers mainly for book and magazine cover and
interior illustrations. Also for jacket/cover, book and catalog design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs and
photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks only if interested. Portfolio should include
thumbnails, roughs, b&w tearsheets. Buys one-time rights. "I will look at reprints if they are of high quality
and cost effective." Originals are returned at job's completion if requested.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design and 6 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $25-150.
Text Illustration: Assigns 4 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, $10-100. Prefers b&w line drawings.
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^GUERNICA EDITIONS, P.O. Box 117, Station P, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2S6 Canada. (416)657-8885.
Fax: (416)657-8885. Publisher/Editor: Antonio D' Alfonso. Estab. 1978. Book publisher and literary press
specializing in translation. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include contempo
rary and experimental fiction, biography, young adult and history. Specializes in ethnic/multicultural writing
and translation of European and Quebecois writers into English and Italian/Canadian and Italian/American.
Publishes 16-20 titles/year. Recent titles include Astoria, by Robert Viscusi; Where I Come From, by Maria
Mazziotti Gillan; and The Countess Plays, by Daniel Sloate. 40-50% require freelance illustration. Book
catalog available for SAE; nonresidents send IRC.
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers mainly
for jacket/cover illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE (or SAE with IRC), tearsheets, photographs
and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if
interested. To show portfolio, mail photostats, tearsheets and dummies. Buys one-time rights. Originals are
not returned at job completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $150-200.
HARMONY HOUSE PUBLISHERS— LOUISVILLE, P.O. Box 90, Prospect KY 40059. (502)228-4446.
Fax: (502)228-2010. Art Director: William Strode. Estab. 1980. Publishes hardcover originals. Specializes
in general books, cookbooks and education. Publishes 20 titles/year. Titles include The Saddlebred— Ameri
ca's Horse of Distinction and Sandhurst— The Royal Military Academy. 10% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in each specific book's topic. Uses freelancers mainly for text illustration. Also for jacket/
cover illustration. Usually works on assignment basis.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE and appropriate samples. Samples
are filed or are returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. "We don't usually review portfolios,
but we will contact the artist if the query interests us." Buys one-time rights. Sometimes returns originals
at job's completion. Assigns 2 freelance design and 2 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
^HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LTD. (CANADA), 55 Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3L2
Canada. (416)975-9334. Fax: (416)975-9884. Website: http://www.harpercollins.com. Creative Director
Richard Bingham. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints.
Types of books include adventure, biography, coffee table books, cookbooks, fantasy, history, horror, humor,
instructional, juvenile, mainstream fiction, New Age, nonfiction, preschool, reference, religious, romance,
science fiction, self-help, travel, western and young adult. Publishes 100 titles/year. 50% require freelance
illustration; 25% require freelance design.
Needs: Prefers freelancers experienced in mixed media. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration, cover
design. 100% of freelance design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
25% of freelance illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, tearsheets. Illustrators
send postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies, tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible
with QuarkXPress. Send EPS or TIFF files. Samples are filed. Will contact artist for portfolio review "only
after review of samples if I have a project they might be right for." Portfolio should include book dummy,
photocopies, photographs, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design and 50 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Test Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS, 1075 Arrowsmith, Eugene OR 97402. (503)343-0123. Fax:
(503)342-6410. Cover Director: Barbara Shenill. Specializes in hardcover and paperback editions of adult
fiction and nonfiction, children's books and youth material. Publishes 95 titles/year. Recent titles include
Where the Wild Rose Blooms; The Legend of Robin Brodie; and Quiet Moments for Couples. Books are of
contemporary designs which compete with the current book market.
Needs: Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 4-5 freelance designers/year. Uses freelance artists mainly
for cover art. Also uses freelance artists for text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets and photographs. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Originals
may be returned at job's completion. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions/
self-promotions.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 85 design and 10 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 jobs/year. Pays by the project.
JHAY HOUSE, INC., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad CA 92018-5100. (800)654-5126. Art Director: Christy
Allison. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback originals and reprints, audio tapes, CD-
ROM. Types of book include coffee table books, New Age, astrology, metaphysics, psychology. Specializes
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in self-help. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles include You Can Heal Your Life; Losing Your Pounds of
Pain; and Astrology Really Works! 20% require freelance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book
catalog free on request.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance illustrators and 5 freelance designers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance
illustrators and 2-5 freelance designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for cover design. 80% of freelance
design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send photocopies (color), resume, SASE if you want your samples
back. Illustrators send photocopies. "We accept TIFF and EPS images compatible with the latest versions
of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE or
not returned. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review of printed samples or original artwork if
interested. Buys all rights. Finds freelancers through word of mouth, submissions.
Jacket/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs and 3-5 illustration jobs/year. Pays for design by the
project, $800-1,200. Payment for illustration varies for covers.
Tips: "We look for freelancers with experience in graphic design, desktop publishing, printing processes,
production."
HEARTLAND SAMPLERS, INC., 5555 W. 78th St., Suite. P, Edina MN 55439. (612)942-7754. Fax:
(612)942-6307. Art Director: Nancy Lund. Estab. 1987. Book publisher. Types of products include perpetual
calendars, books and inspirational gifts. Publishes 50 titles/year. Titles include Share the Hope and Tea Time
Thoughts. 100% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog for SAE with first-class postage.
Needs: Approached by 4 freelancers/year. Works with 10-12 freelance illustrators and 2-4 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in the gift and card market. Uses freelancers for illustrations; jacket/
cover illustration and design; direct mail, book and catalog design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs and
photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, 4-color photographs and
dummies. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
Book Design: Assigns 12 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $35-300.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15-40 freelance design jobs/year. Prefers watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Pays
by the project, $50-350.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2 freelance design jobs/year. Prefers watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Pays by
the project, $50-200.
*HEMKUNT PUBLISHERS LTD., A-78 Naraina Indl. Area Ph.I, New Delhi 110028 India. Phone:
011-91-11 579-2083, 579-0032. Fax: 301-3705, 579-5079. Chief Executive: Mr. G.P. Singh. Specializes in
educational text books, illustrated general books for children and also books for adults. Subjects include
religion and history. Publishes 30-50 new titles/year. Recent titles include Tales of Birbal and Ahbar, by
Vernon Thomas.
Needs: Works with 30-40 freelance illustrators and 3-5 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustra
tion and cover design. Also for jacket/cover illustration. Works on assignment only. Freelancers should be
familiar with Ventura.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples to be kept on file. Prefers photographs
and tearsheets as samples. Samples not filed are not returned. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Originals are not returned. Considers
complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and project's budget when establishing payment. Buys
all rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published artwork.
Book Design: Assigns 40-50 freelance design jobs/year. Payment varies.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30-40 freelance design jobs/year. Pays $20-50.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30-40 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project.
HILL AND WANG, 19 Union Square West, New York NY 10003. (212)741-6900. Fax: (212)633-9385.
Art Director: Michael Ian Kay. Imprint of Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Imprint publishes hardcover, trade and
mass market paperback originals and hardcover reprints. Types of books include biography, coffee table
books, cookbooks, experimental fiction, historical fiction, history, humor, mainstream fiction, New Age,
nonfiction and self-help. Specializes in literary fiction and nonfiction. Publishes 120 tides/year. Recent titles
include Bird Artist, Grace Paley Collected Stories. 20% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance
design.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 10-20
designers/year. Prefer artist without rep with a strong portfolio. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration
and design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or query letter with portfolio samples. Samples
are filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Artist should continue to send new samples.
Portfolios may be dropped off every Tuesday and should include printed jackets. Rights purchased vary
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according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth and
submissions.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assign 10-20 freelance design and 10-20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-
1,500.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10-20 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-1,500.
HOLIDAY HOUSE, 425 Madison Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)688-0085. Editorial Director: Regina
Griffin. Specializes in hardcover children's books. Publishes 50 titles/year. 75% require freelance illustration.
Recent titles include From Pictures to Words, by Janet Stevens; and Comus, by Margaret Hodges.
Needs: Approached by more than 125 freelancers/year. Works with 20-25 freelancers/year. Prefers art
suitable for children and young adults. Uses freelancers mainly for interior illustration. Also for jacket/cover
illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow up with call after initial query.
Reports back only if interested. Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and project's
budget when establishing payment. Buys one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds
artists through submissions and agents. "Show samples of everything you do well and like to do."
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $900-1,200.
Text Illustrations: Assigns 5-10 freelance jobs/year. Pays royalty.
HOLLOW EARTH PUBLISHING, P.O. Box 1355, Boston MA 02205-1355. (603)433-8735. Fax:
(603)433-8735. E-mail: hep2@aol.com. Publisher: Helian Yvette Grimes. Estab. 1983. Company publishes
hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints, textbooks, electronic books
and CD-ROMs. Types of books include contemporary, experimental, mainstream, historical and science
fiction, instruction, fantasy, travel and reference. Specializes in mythology, photography, computers (Macin
tosh). Publishes 5 titles/year. Titles include Norse Mythology, Legend of the Niebelungenlied. 50% require
freelance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book catalog free for #10 SAE with 1 first-class stamp.
Needs: Approached by 250 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in computer graphics. Uses
freelancers mainly for graphics. Also for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustration, book design
and multimedia projects. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress,
Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Director or rendering programs. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard and/or query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies, photo
graphs, slides, tearsheets, transparencies and SASE. Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS or TIFF files.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color thumbnails, roughs, tear-
sheets and photographs. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through
submissions and word of mouth.
Book Design: Assigns 12 book and magazine covers/year. Pays by the project, $100 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 12 freelance design and 12 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100 mini
mum.
Text Illustration: Assigns 12 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100 minimum.
Tips: Recommends being able to draw well. First-time assignments are usually article illustrations; covers
are given to "proven" freelancers.
HENRY HOLT BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, 115 W. 18th St., 6th Floor, New York NY 10011.
(212)886-9200. Fax: (212)645-5832. Art Director: Martha Rago. Estab. 1866. Imprint of Henry Holt and
Company, Inc. Imprint publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include
juvenile, preschool and young adult. Specializes in picture books and young adult nonfiction and fiction.
Publishes 75-100 titles/year. Recent titles include The Maestro Plays, Cool Salsa, My House, Barnyard
Banter and Phoenix Rising. 100% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 1,300 freelancers/year. Works with 30-50 freelance illustrators and designers/year.
Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or query letter with tearsheets, photostats and
SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1-3 months if
interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include photostats, final art, roughs and tearsheets. "Anything artist feels
represents style, ability and interests." Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth, artists' submissions and attending art exhibitions.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20-30 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays $8004,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30-50 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays $5,000 minimum.
HOLT, RINEHART & WINSTON, 6277 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando FL 32887. Does not need freelance
artists at this time.
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HOMESTEAD PUBLISHING, Box 193, Moose WY 83012.- Art Director: Carl Schreier. Estab. 1980.
Publishes hardcover and paperback originals. Types of books include nonfiction, natural history, Western art
and general Western regional literature. Publishes more than 30 titles/year. Recent titles include Tales of the
Wolf, Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains, The Ape & The Whale, Never Too Late For Love, Rocky Mountain
Wildlife and Robert E. Lee: A Portrait. 75% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free for SAE with
4 first-class stamps.
Needs: Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, charcoal/
pencil and watercolor. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Aldus FreeHand.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with printed samples to be kept on file or write for appointment
to show portfolio. For color work, slides are suitable; for b&w, technical pen, photostats. "Include one piece
of original artwork to be returned." Samples not filed are returned by SASE only if requested. Reports back
within 10 days. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-3,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-3,500.
Text Illustration: Assigns 50 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers technical pen illustration, maps (using
airbrush, overlays, etc.), watercolor illustrations for children's books, calligraphy and lettering for titles and
headings. Pays by the hour, $5-20 or by the project, $50-3,500.
Tips: "We are using more graphic, contemporary designs and looking for the best quality."
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY, Children's Book Department, 222 Berkeley St., Boston MA 02116.
(617)351-5000. Art Director: Celia Chetham. Estab. 1940. Company publishes hardcover originals. Types
of books include juvenile, preschool and young adult. Publishes 50 titles/year. Recent titles include Our
Granny, One Cow Coughs, A Book of Fruit, The Egyptian Polar Bear and Fireman Small. 100% require
freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 400 freelancers/year. Works with 50 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Prefer artists with interest in or experience with children's books. Uses freelancers mainly for jackets, picture
books. Also for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustration, book and catalog design. 100% of
freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with tearsheets, photographs
slides, SASE, photocopies and transparencies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within
1 month. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book
dummy, slides, transparencies, roughs and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Works on
assignment^only. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of mouth, submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 8 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 40 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
i/ INC' 1147 ^v&r Rd" Suite 2' Charlottesville VA 22901. (804)977-4006. Fax:
(804)971-7204. President: Ross Howell. Estab. 1985. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback
originals. Types of books include history, transportation, coffee table books, cookbooks gardening and
transportation. Publishes 5-6 titles/year. Recent titles include Davey Allison, by Liz Allison; and Black Brass
by Henry Dobbs. 100% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog free by request
Needs: Approached by 6-8 freelancers/year. Works with 0-1 freelance illustrator and 1-2 designers/year "It's
most convenient for us to work with local freelance designers." Uses freelancers mainly for graphic design
A so for jacket/cover, direct mail, book and catalog design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume, SASE, slides and tearsheets. Illustrators
send query letter with resume, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets and slides. Negotiates rights purchased Originals are
returned at job s completion. Finds artists through submissions.
: ASSlgnS 5"6 fredance design J°bs/year- Pays for design by the hour, $15-25; by the project,
HUMANICS LIMITED, 1482 Mecaslin St. NW, Atlanta GA 30309. (404)874-2176 Fax- (404)874-1976
Acquisitions Editor: W. Arthur Bligh. Estab. 1976. Publishes soft and hardcover children's books trade
paperback originals and educational activity books. Publishes 12 titles/year. Recent titles include Creatures
of an Exceptional Kind, by Dorothy B. Whitney; and The Tao of Learning, by Pamela Metz and Jacqueline
Tobm. Learning books are workbooks with 4-color covers and line art within; Children's House books are
high-quality books with fuU color; trade paperbacks are 6X9 with 4-color covers. Book catalog for 9 X 12
KI 5" Sf i u o"??1* When rec*uesting catal°g: Learning, Children's House or trade paperbacks
Needs: Works with 3-5 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Needs computer-literate freelancers for
Si!g» \£r°? UCtl°n Presentation- "^ists must provide physical mechanicals or work on PC compatible
k. Works on assignment only.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not
returned.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $250 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $150 minimum.
Text illustration: Pays by the project, $150 minimum.
HUNTER HOUSE PUBLISHERS, P.O. Box 2914, Alameda CA 94501-0914. Production Manager: Paul
J. Frindt. Specializes in hardcover and paperback originals; adult and young adult nonfiction. Specializes in
health and psychology. Publishes 6-11 titles/year.
Needs: Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Needs computer-literate freelancers for
design and production. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE. Reports back within weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails,
roughs, original/final art, photographs, slides, transparencies and dummies. Buys all rights. Originals are not
returned.
Book Design: Assigns 2-3 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $7.50-15; or by the project, $250-
750.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6-11 freelance design and 4-8 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $10-25; or
by the project, $250-750.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-3 jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $10-18; or by the project, $150-450.
Tips: "We work closely with freelancers and prefer those who are open to suggestion, feedback and creative
direction. Much of the time may be spent consulting; we don't appreciate impatient or excessively defensive
responses. In book design we are conservative; in cover and illustration rather conceptual and somewhat
understated, but interested in originality."
HUNT1NGTON HOUSE PUBLISHERS, P.O. Box 53788, Lafayette LA 70505. (318)237-7049. Fax:
(318)237-7060. Managing Editor: Mark Anthony; Marketing Director: Floyd Robinson; Executive Vice
President of Sales: Mark Zobrosky, Estab. 1979. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and
mass market paperback originals. Types of books include contemporary fiction, juvenile, religious and politi
cal issues. Specializes in politics, personal stories and religion. Publishes 30 titles/year. Recent titles include
The First Lady, by Peter and Timothy Flaherty; Legacy Builders, by Jim Burton; and The Gender Agenda,
by Dale O'Leary. 5% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free upon request.
Needs: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers for
jacket/cover illustration and design and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs and dummies.
Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1 freelance design and 1 illustration job/year. Payment "is arranged through
author."
IDEALS PUBLICATIONS INC., P.O. Box 305300, Nashville TN 37230. (615)333-0478. Editor: lisa
C. Ragan. Estab. 1944. Company publishes hardcover originals and Ideals magazine. Specializes in nostalgia
and holiday themes. Publishes 5-7 titles/year. Recent titles include Easter Ideals and First Ladies of the
White House, 100% require freelance illustration; 30% require freelance design. Guidelines free for #10
SASE with 1 first-class stamp.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10-12 freelance illustrators and 1-3 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in illustrating people, nostalgia, botanical flowers. Uses freelancers mainly
for flower borders (color), people and spot art. Also for text illustration, jacket/cover and book design. 10%
of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and SASE. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE. Reports back only if interested. Buys all rights. Finds artists through submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 3 freelance design jobs/year.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 3 freelance design jobs/year.
Text Illustration: Assigns 75 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $125-400. Prefers oil,
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil or pastels.
IGNATIUS PRESS, Catholic Publisher, 2515 McAllister St., San Francisco CA 94118. Production
Editor: Carolyn Lemon. Art Editor: Roxanne Lum. Estab. 1978. Company publishes Catholic theology and
devotional books for lay people, priests and religious readers. Recent titles include Father Elijah: An Apoca
lypse; and Angels (and Demons): What Do We Really Know About Them?
Needs: Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators/year. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Will send art guidelines "if we are interested in the artist's work." Accepts
previously published material. Send brochure showing art style or resume and photocopies. Samples not
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filed are not returned. Reports only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials; "we will
contact you if interested." Pays on acceptance.
Jackets/Covers: Buys cover art from freelance artists. Prefers Christian symbols/calligraphy and religious
illustrations of Jesus, saints, etc. (used on cover or in text). "Simplicity, clarity, and elegance are the rule.
We like calligraphy, occasionally incorporated with Christian symbols. We also do covers with type and
photography." Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project.
Tips: "I do not want to see any schmaltzy religious art. Since we are a nonprofit Catholic press, we cannot
always afford to pay the going rate for freelance art, so we are always appreciative when artists can give us
a break on prices and work ad maiorem Dei gloriam"
INCENTIVE PUBLICATIONS INC., 3835 Cleghorn Ave., Nashville TN 37215. (615)385-2934. Art
Director: Marta Johnson Drayton. Specializes in supplemental teacher resource material, workbooks and arts
and crafts books for children K-8. Publishes 15-30 titles/year. Recent titles include Integrating Instruction
in Science and The Middle School Mathematician. 40% require freelance illustration. Books are "cheerful,
warm, colorful, uncomplicated and spontaneous."
Needs: Works with 3-6 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for covers and
text illustraion. Also for promo items (occasionally). Works on assignment only primarily with local artists.
10% of design work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus
FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Illustrators send query
letter with photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Samples not filed are returned by SASE.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art,
photostats, tearsheets and final reproduction/product. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a
job. Considers complexity of project, project's budget and rights purchased when establishing payment. Buys
all rights. Originals are not returned.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers 4-color covers in any medium Pavs
by the project, $200-350.
Text Illustration: Assigns 4-6 freelance jobs/year. Black & white line art only. Pays by the project, $175-
1,250.
Tips: "We look for a warm and whimsical style of art that respects the integrity of the child. Freelancers
should be able to illustrate to specific age-groups and be aware that in this particular field immediate visual
impact and legibility of title are important."
$INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL, 1 Park St., Rochester VT 05767. (802)767-3174. Fax:
(802)767-3726. E-mail: gotoit.com. Website: http://www.gotoit.com. Art Director: Timothy Jones. Estab.
1975. Publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include self-
help, psychology, esoteric philosophy, alternative medicine, and art books. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent
titles include The Great Book of Hemp, The Lakota Sweat Lodge Cards, and Nicholas Rorich: a Russian
Master. 60% require freelance illustration; 60% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Works with 8-9 freelance illustrators and 10-15 freelance designers/year. 100% of freelance design
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop. Buys
30 illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets, photocopies, photographs and
slides. Accepts disk submissions. Samples filed if interested or are returned by SASE if requested by artist
Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets, photographs slides and
transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals returned at job's completion Pays bv
the project. F J J
Jackets/Covers: Assigns approximately 32 design and 26 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
I™™ CJI?NAL FAIR * TS DENISON, (formerly Instructional Fair, Inc.), Box 1650, Grand Rapids
MI 49501. Product Development/Creative Director: Annette Hollister Papp. Publishes supplemental educa
tion print materials and software for preschool, elementary and middle school levels in all curriculum areas
for teachers, parents and the home school educators.
• This company also has a division in Minneapolis. Each division maintains its own art department
so submit material to both divisions. '
!tTdS\Y0LrkST,with several freelancers/year- 20% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus Page
Maker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample
and/or photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop/Quick-
traie. Samples are filed or are returned if requested. Reports back within 1-2 months only if interested Write
for appointment to show portfolio, or mail samples. Pays by the project (amount negotiated). Considers
client s budget and how work will be used when establishing payment Buys all rights
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INSTRUCTIONAL FAIR/T.S. DENISON, (formerly T.S. Denison), 9601 Newton Ave., Minneapolis
MN 55431. (612)888-6404. Fax: (612)888-6318. Art Director: Darcy Bell-Myers. Estab. 1876. Publishes
trade paperback originals and textbooks. Types of books include instructional, preschool, reference and
Christian. Specializes in teacher resource books, pre-kindergarten to grade 6. Recently added new Christian
line, "In Celebration," and a multimedia line. Publishes 100 titles/year. 70% require freelance illustration;
10% require freelance design. Book catalog free with SASE with first-class postage.
® Instructional Fair/T.S. Denison has a separate division in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both art depart
ments accept submissions.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience. Uses freelancers mainly for 4-color covers and inside b&w line drawings. Also
for 2 multimedia projects/year ("need illustrators/animators familiar with work done for computer"). 100%
of design and 10% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress
or Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions of above
programs. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of "what best shows work." Buys all rights. Originals are not returned.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5 freelance design and 50 illustration jobs/year. Prefers oil, watercolor, markers
and computer art. Pays by the project, $300-400 for color cover.
Text Illustration: Pays by the hour, $20-25 for b&w interior.
Tips: Looking for "bright color work, quick turnaround and versatility. Style covers wide range — from
'cute' for preschool to graphic for upper elementary."
INTERCULTURAL PRESS, INC., 16 U.S. Route 1, Yarmouth ME 04096. (207)846-5168. Fax: (207)846-
5181. Production Manager: Patty Topel. Estab. 1982. Company publishes trade paperback originals. Types
of books include contemporary fiction, travel and reference. Specializes in intercultural and multicultural.
Publishes 12 titles/year. Recent titles include Survival Kit for Overseas Living (3rd ed.), by L. Robert Kohls;
and Culture and the Clinical Encounter, by Rena Gropper. 100% require freelance illustration. Book catalog
free by request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 3-4 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in trade books, multicultural field. Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover design and
illustration. Also for book design. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Adobe
Illustrator. "If a freelancer is conventional (i.e., not computer driven) they should understand production and
pre-press."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume and photocopies. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Does not report back. Will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w final art. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned. Finds
artists through submissions and word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-500.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1 freelance illustration job/year. Pays "by the piece depending on complexity."
Prefers b&w line art.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually book jackets only; book jackets with interiors (complete projects)
are given to "proven" freelancers.
INTERNATIONAL MARINE/RUGGED MOUNTAIN PRESS, Box 220, Camden ME 04843.
(207)236-4837. Art & Production Director: Molly Mulhern. Estab. 1969. Imprint of McGraw-Hill. Specializes
in hardcovers and paperbacks on marine (nautical) topics. Publishes 35 titles/year. Recent titles include
Sailmaker's Apprentice, by Marino; A Snowalker's Companion, by Conover. 50% require freelance illustra
tion. Book catalog free by request. 4 .
Needs: Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for interior
illustration. Prefers local freelancers. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month.
Considers project's budget when establishing payment. Buys one-time rights. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $150-550; or by the hour, $12-
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design and 3 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100-500;
or by the hour, $12-30.
Text Illustration: Assigns 20 jobs/year. Prefers technical drawings. Pays by the hour, $12-30; or by the
project, $30-80/piece. , , . .
Tips: "Do your research. See if your work fits with what we publish. Write with a resume and sample; then
follow with a call; then come by to visit."
FOR A LIST of markets interested in humorous illustration, cartooning and
caricatures, refer to the Humor Index at the back of this book.
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IRON CROWN ENTERPRISES, P.O. Box 1605, Charlottesville VA 22902. (804)295-3918. Fax:
(804)977-4811. Art Director: Jessica Ney-Grimm. Estab. 1980. Company publishes fantasy role playing
games, supplements and collectible card games. Specializes in fantasy in a variety of genres. Publishes 24
titles/year. Recent titles include Moria, Elves, Dol Guldur, Spell Law and Middle-earth: The Wizards. 100%
require freelance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 120 freelancers/year. Works with 75 freelance illustrators and 4 designers/year.
Buys 1,500 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in fantasy illustration and sci-fi
illustration; prefer local freelancers for book design. Uses freelancers mainly for full color cover art and
b&w interior illustration. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration and page design for interior. 5% of
freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs and photocopies. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 months. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include photographs, slides and tearsheets. Buys all rights. Originals
are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $8.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 24 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $15. Prefers paintings for
cover illustrations, QuarkXPress for cover design.
Text Illustration: Assigns 24 freelance jobs/year. Pays per published page. Prefers pen & ink.
Tips: "Send me 6-12 samples of your current work and present it neatly."
J1VORY TOWER BOOKS, 111 Bauer Dr., Oakland NJ 07436. (201)337-9000. Contact: Angelica Berrie.
Imprint of Russ Berrie & Company, Inc. Publishes trade paperback originals. Types of books include humor,
small gift books — light, humorous, inspirational. Specializes in humorous treatments of special occasions,
momentos, events, holidays. Publishes 20-50/year. Recent titles include You Know You've Been Married 25
Years When. . . . 100% require freelance design.
• Russ Berrie acquired Ivory Tower in 1996. They are hoping to find artists who can both illustrate
and design.
Needs: Approached by 100 illustrators and 50 designers/year. Prefers freelancers experienced in illustration
and design of books (gift and humor books). Uses freelancers mainly for camera-ready art.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies, photographs, photostats, resume, SASE and tear-
sheets. Samples are filed. Rejections are returned by SASE within 3 months. Will contact artist for portfolio
review of light whimsical humorous characters, book dummy, photocopies, photographs and tearsheets if
interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds freelancers through agents and word of mouth.
Book Design: Pays by project; rates vary.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project.
Tips: "We look for creativity, imagination, ability to prepare professional camera-ready materials and speed."
JAIN PUBLISHING CO., Box 3523, Fremont CA 94539. (510)659-8272. Fax: (510)659-0501. E-mail:
jainpub@ix.netcom.com. Website: http://www.jainpub.com. Publisher: M.K. Jain. Estab. 1986. Publishes
hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints and textbooks. Types of books include business,
gift, cookbooks and computer. Publishes 10 titles/year. Recent titles include Hands On Web Page Design,
by Andreas Ramos; and Stock Market 101, by Clark Holloway. Books are "uncluttered, elegant, using
simple yet refined art." 25% require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance design. Free book catalog.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in cartoons and computer art. Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover design.
Also for jacket/cover illustration and catalog design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 20 illustration jobs/year. Prefers "color separated disk
submissions." Pays by the project, $200-500.
Tips: Expects "a demonstrable knowledge of art suitable to use with business, computers, cookbooks and
gift books."
JALMAR PRESS, 2675 Skypark Dr., Suite 204, Torrance CA 90505-5330. (310)784-0016. Fax: (310)784-
1379. President: Bradley L. Winch. Project and Production Director: Jeanne Iler. Estab. 1971. Publishes
books emphasizing positive self-esteem. Recent titles include Hilde Knows Someone Cries for the Children,
by Lisa Kent, illustrated by Nickki Machlin; and Vortex of Fear, by Al Benson. Books are contemporary,
yet simple.
Needs: Works with 3-5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for cover design
and illustration. Also for direct mail and book design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style. Samples not filed are returned
by SASE. Artist should follow up after initial query. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe
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Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Buys all rights. Considers reprints but prefers original works.
Considers complexity of project, budget and turnaround time when establishing payment.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $200 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Pay by the project, $400 minimum.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $25 minimum.
Tips: "Portfolio should include samples that show experience. Don't include 27 pages of 'stuff.' Stay away
from the 'cartoonish' look. If you don't have any computer design and/or illustration knowledge — get some!
If you can't work on computers, at least understand the process of using traditional artwork with computer
generated film. For us to economically get more of our product out (with fast turnaround and a minimum of
rough drafts), we've gone exclusively to computers for total book design; when working with traditional
artists, we'll scan their artwork and place it within the computer generated document."
KALMBACH PUBLISHING CO., 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha WI 53187.
(414)796-8776. Fax: (414)796-1142. Books Art Director: Kristi L. Ludwig. Estab. 1934. Imprints include
Greenberg Books. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Types of books include
instruction, reference and history. Specializes in hobby books. Publishes 26 titles/year. Recent titles include
20 Custom Designed Track Plans, by John Armstrong; and Tips & Tricks for Toy Train Operators, by Peter
H. Riddle. 20-30% require freelance illustration; 10-20% require freelance design. Book catalog free by
request.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 4 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in the hobby field. Uses freelance artists mainly for book layout, line art illustra
tions. Also for book design. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress
or Adobe Photoshop. "Freelancers should have most updated versions." Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 2 weeks. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include slides and final art. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's
completion. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 10-12 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,000-3,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10-20 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-2,000.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually text illustration, simple book layout; complex track plans, etc., are
given to "proven" freelancers. Admires freelancers who "present an organized and visually strong portfolio;
meet deadlines (especially when first working with them) and listen to instructions."
KAR-BEN COPIES, INC., 6800 Tildenwood Lane, Rockville MD 20852. Fax: (301)881-9195. E-mail:
karben@aol.com. Editor: Madeline Wilder. Estab. 1975. Company publishes hardcovers and paperbacks on
juvenile Judaica. Publishes 10-12 titles/year. Recent titles include A Costume for Noak, by Sue Topek,
illustrations by Sally Springer. Books contain "colorful illustrations to appeal to young readers." 100%
require freelance illustration. Book catalog free on request.
Needs: Uses 10-12 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers mainly for book illustration. Also for jacket/
cover design and illustration, book design and text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photostats, brochure or tearsheets to be kept on file or
returned. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports within 2 weeks only if SASE included. Originals
are returned at job's completion. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Considers skill
and experience of artist and turnaround time when establishing payment. Pays by the project, $500-3,000
average, or advance plus royalty. Buys all rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published artwork.
Tips: Send samples showing active children, not animals or still life. Don't send original art. "Look at our
books and see what we do. We are using more full-color as color separation costs have gone down."
KITCHEN SINK PRESS, 320 Riverside DL, Northampton MA 01060. (413)586-9525. Fax: (413)586-
7040. Editors: Chris Cough and Robert Boyd. Art Director: Amy Brockway. Estab. 1969. Book and comic
book publisher of hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include science
fiction, adventure, humor, graphic novels and comic books. Publishes 24 books and 48 comic books/year.
Recent titles include Al Capp's LVlAbner, Mark Schultz's Cadillacs & Dinosaurs® and Twisted Sisters. 10%
require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by more than 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 illustrators and 4-5 designers/
year. Buys 300 illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in comics. Uses freelancers mainly for
covers, contributions to anthologies and new series. Also for comic book covers and text illustration. Works
on assignment only, although "sometimes a submission is accepted as is."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3-4 weeks. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals
are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 2-3 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $600-1,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6-8 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $200-600. Prefers line art with
color overlays.
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Tips: "We are looking for artist- writers."
KRUZA KALEIDOSCOPIX INC., Box 389, Franklin MA 02038. (508)528-6211. Editor: J.A. Kruza.
Estab. 1980. Publishes hardcover and mass market paperback originals. Types of books include adventure,
biography, juvenile, reference and history. Specializes in children's books for ages 3-10 and regional history
for tourists and locals. Publishes 12 titles/year. Titles include Lighthouse Handbook for New England. 75%
require freelance illustration.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 8 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers for
magazine editorial. Also for text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats and SASE. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Buys all rights.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays $50-100/illustration. Prefers watercolor,
airbrush, pastel, pen & ink.
Tips: "Submit sample color photocopies of your work every five or six months. We're looking to fit an
illustrator together with submitted and accepted manuscripts. Each manuscript calls for different techniques."
rfLAREDO PUBLISHING CO., 8907 Wilshire Blvd. 102, Beverly Hills CA 90211. (310)358-5288. Fax:
(310)358-5282. E-mail: slaredo@online.2000.com. Art Director: Silvana Cervera. Estab. 1991. Publishes
juvenile, preschool textbooks. Specializes in Spanish texts educational/readers. Publishes 12 titles/year Recent
titles include Barriletes, Kites. 30% require freelance illustration; 30% require freelance design. Book catalog
'free on request.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance illustrators and 2 freelance designers/year. Works with 2 freelance
designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for book development. 100% of freelance design demands knowledge
of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies. Illustrators send photo
copies, photographs, resume, slides, tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports
back only if interested. Portfolio review required for illustrators. Art director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include artwork portraying children, book dummy, photocopies, photo
graphs, tearsheets. Buys all rights, negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays for design by the project.
Jacket/Covers: Pays for illustration by the project, page.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, page.
JLAUGH LINES PRESS, Box 259, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004. Publisher: Roz Warren. Estab. 1992. Types
of books include women's humor. Specializes in "the best book-length contemporary humor by women,
with a special emphasis on cartoon collections." Publishes 2 cartoon collections/year. Recent titles include:
Kicking the Habit: Cartoons About the Catholic Church, by Rina Piccolo and Weenie-Toons (both cartoon
collections).
Needs: Approached by 1,000 cartoonists/year. Prefers feminist cartoons. Accepts previously published work.
First Contact & Terms: Cartoonists send query letter with finished cartoons. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 5 days.
LEE & LOW BOOKS, 95 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016-7801. (212)779-4400. Editor-in-Chief:
Elizabeth Szabla. Publisher: Philip Lee. Estab. 1991. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover originals and
reprints for the juvenile market. Specializes in multicultural children's books. Publishes 6-10 titles/year. First
list published in spring 1993. Recent titles include Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree, by William Miller;
and Heroes, by Ken Mochizuki. 100% require freelance illustration and design. Book catalog available.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 6-10 freelance illustrators and 1-3 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for illustration of children's picture books. Also for direct mail and catalog design.
100% of design work demands computer skills. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Contact through artist rep or send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE,
tearsheets, photocopies and slides. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color tearsheets, slides and dummies. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Pays by the project
Text Illustration: Pays by the project.
tips: "We want an artist who can tell a story through pictures and is familiar with the children's book genre.
Lee & Low Books makes a special effort to work with writers and artists of color and encourages new voices.
We prefer filing samples that feature children."
ttlSURE BOOKS/LOVE SPELL, Divisions of Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc., 276 Fifth Ave., Suite
IPS, New York NY 10001. (212)725-8811. E-mail: dorkcarlon@aol.com. Director of Publishing: Katherine
!(?ari<on. Estab. 1970. Specializes in paperback, originals and reprints, especially mass market category fic-
^- romance, western, adventure, horror. Publishes 170 titles/year. Recent titles include
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INSIDER REPORT
Master the Art of Romance
Half of all mass-market paperbacks sold are romance
novels. The industry pulls in upwards of $800 mil
lion yearly. Twenty million women read them. Pub
lishers issue about 1,700 romances every year. And
whether contemporary, historical, mystery, futuristic,
or time travel novels, all romances have something
in common — a beautiful cover painting.
New Yorker Harry Burman has been the artist be
hind many of these sensuous cover illustrations,
which feature two gorgeous, lustful lovers in a ro
mantic "clinch." For the past 15 years, he's worked
for all the major players in the industry, including
TT i • T • T i_ j A Harry Burman
Harlequin, Leisure, Zebra and Avon.
Working as a romance cover artist happened by
chance for Burman, who enrolled in an evening class at Parson's School of Design
that was taught by the vice president of Simon & Schuster's Pocket Books divi
sion. After two years of classes, Burman's teacher hired him to do some romance
covers, and his career "took off from there."
Burman contends, and most in the romance industry would agree, that the
book cover has a great impact on the sales of a book, especially when the author
is not well known. "There are hundreds of books on the shelves at any one time,
so there is a great deal of competition for the readers' attention."
Competition exists among artists vying for romance cover illustration jobs as
well-— jobs that can fetch artists anywhere from $1,500 to $7,500 per cover. (Bur-
man works in the $3,000-5,000 range.) Artists retain the original paintings, which
can be sold (sometimes to authors) or shown in galleries.
"There is an unbelievable amount of talented artists working in publishing
today," says Burman. "They come from not only every corner of the U.S., but
from all over the world." To stand out among the competition, Burman suggests
gearing your portfolio largely to what a particular art director is buying, creating
samples that look like actual romance covers.
Romance illustration work differs from other cover work in that the artist first
hires models and directs a costumed photo shoot. (The expense is covered by the
publisher.) The photos are then used as reference for the cover painting. (Burman
has had photo shoots with Fabio, Corbin Bernsen, major male models and female
soap stars.)
So for artists trying to break in, it may be difficult to produce samples similar
to the romance covers you see on bookstore shelves due to lack of reference
photos. "If you have friends who are attractive it might work, but they probably
won't feel comfortable posing and will look stiff, or won't be as photogenic as
you expected," Burman says.
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
This beautiful and romantic piece by Harry Burman is the cover painting for The Perfect Wife, a
historical romance published by Leisure Books.
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INSIDER REPORT, Burman
As an alternative, he suggests checking movie memorabilia shops for photos
of old and current movie and TV show stars. "When you're making samples, do
them as if you're working on an actual assignment," Burman says. "Keep in
mind the proportions of a paperback. Be aware of the type — you don't have to
set the type, but don't place important things in spots that would be covered by
title, author's name, the blurb on the back, etc."
Studying what illustrators working in the field are doing is a must. "I think
the aspiring romance illustrator should be as familiar with his or her own local
bookstore as they are with their own studio. Bookstores have become my home
away from home." Burman studies all the publishers, the different genres, and
the variety of styles in stores.
Research doesn't stop after an assignment is landed. Burman usually receives
a one-page fact sheet about the book he's working on so he knows what must be
included in an illustration. Some companies, he says, give very detailed
instructions on what they want, even choosing the pose for the models. Others
leave it up to the artist. From there he researches the time period, including
clothing, location and setting, from his own library of reference, costume and
travel books. "It's important for an illustrator to have an extensive picture file.
You never know what you'll need for the next assignment, so you should always
be adding to your files. I have over a dozen books on costumes alone."
Burman then chooses models, sets up the shoot with one of the four or five
photographers in his area who work for publishers, rents costumes, and directs
the models in the shoot. He has a light, medium and dark print made of the photo
he'll work from, and comes up with an initial rough sketch for the art director.
Once the sketch is approved, he begins work on his illustration. Burman
recently switched from oils to pastels because he likes the versatility and
quickness of the medium, but romance illustrators can use whatever medium they
feel comfortable with. "The majority are using oils," he says. "But acrylics,
gouache, and even computers are being used. Some are mounting photos of the
models on boards and painting the backgrounds around the models."
Getting a reaction to a finished illustration from an art director makes Burrnan
a little anxious. "Some will let you know what they think of your illustration as
you're removing it from your portfolio," he says. "Others will look at it without
saying a word for ten minutes. I think this is the hardest part of the job, but it's
important that you get the personal contact with the art director. You lose this if
you have an agent."
While Burman is concerned about his art director's opinion, he doesn't worry
how others feel about his chosen profession. "I think it's important if you are
painting covers for romance novels that you treat your job seriously, even though
many people look down upon these books and will kid you about what you're
painting," he says. "You have to remember that the author has spent a great deal
of time researching and writing the story. It's a serious business to her and the
publisher you're working for."
— Alice P. Buening
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Chase the Wind, by Madeline Baker; and Savage Shadows, by Cassie Edwards. 90% require freelance
illustration.
Needs: Works with 24 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for covers. "We
work with freelance art directors; editorial department views all art initially and refers artists to art directors.
We need highly realistic, paperback illustration; oil or acrylic. No graphics, fine art or photography." Works
on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples by mail. Accepts disk submissions from illustrators on SyQuest
or Zip disks compatible with Adobe Photoshop 3.0. No samples will be returned without SASE. Reports
only if samples are appropriate and if SASE is enclosed. Call for appointment to drop off portfolio. Portfolios
may be dropped off Monday-Thursday. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Considers
complexity of project and project's budget when establishing payment. Usually buys first rights, but rights
purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
work "for contemporary romance and westerns only." Originals returned at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project.
Tips: "Talented new artists are welcome. Be familiar with the kind of artwork we use on our covers. If it's
not your style, don't waste your time and ours."
^LIBRARIES UNLIMITED/TEACHER IDEAS PRESS, Box 6633 Englewood CO 80155-6633.
(303)770-1220. Fax: (303)220-8843. E-mail: lu-marketing@lu.com. Contact: Publicity Department. Estab.
1964. Specializes in hardcover and paperback original reference books concerning library science and school
media for librarians, educators and researchers. Also specializes in resource and activity books for teachers.
Publishes more than 60 titles/year. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Works with 4-5 freelance artists/year.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies. Illustrators
send query letter with photocopies. Samples not filed are returned only if requested. Reports within 2 weeks.
Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, and project's budget when establishing pay
ment. Buys all rights. Originals not returned.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2-4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-6 design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $250 minimum.
Tips: "We look for the ability to draw or illustrate without overly-loud cartoon techniques. Freelancers
should have the ability to use two-color effectively, with screens and screen builds. We ignore anything sent
to us that is in four-color. We also need freelancers with a good feel for typefaces."
LITTLE AMERICA PUBLISHING CO., 9725 SW Commerce Circle, Wilsonville OR 97070. (503)682-
0173. Fax: (503)682-0175. Production Manager: Heather Kier. Estab. 1986. Imprint of Beautiful America
Publishing Co. Publishes hardcover originals for preschool and juvenile markets. Titles include Melody's
Mystery and Journey of Hope both by Diane Kelsay Harvey and Bob Harvey. 50% require freelance illustra
tion. Book catalog available by request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Uses 3 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Uses freelanc
ers for jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photocopies, photographs
and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets and color copies. Sometimes requests work on spec before
assigning a job. Generally pays royalty. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's comple
tion. Finds artists generally through word of mouth.
Tips: "Be patient with us, we are small, needing very little freelance work."
THE LITURGICAL PRESS, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville MN 56321. (612)363-2213. Fax: (612)363-
3278. Art Director: Ann Blattner. Estab. 1926. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and text
books. Specializes in liturgy and scripture. Publishes 150 titles/year. 50% require freelance illustration and
design. Book catalog available for SASE.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 15 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for book cover design, jacket/cover illustration and design and text illustration. Also for
multimedia projects. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, photocopies and slides. Samples
are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail b&w photostats and photographs.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 100 freelance design and 50 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $150-450.
Text Illustration: Assigns 25 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $45-500.
LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS, Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164. Art Director: Lynne Menturweck.
Estab. 1901. Book publisher. Publishes trade paperback and mass market originals, tarot kits and reprints
and calendars. Types of books include reference, self-help, metaphysical, occult, mythology, health, women's
spirituality and New Age. Publishes 80 titles/year. Books have photography, realistic painting and computer
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generated graphics. 60% require freelance illustration. Book catalog available for large SASE and 5 first-
class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Buys 150 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in book covers, New Age material and realism. Uses freelancers mainly for realistic paintings
and drawings. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Negotiates rights purchased.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 40 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the illustration, $150-700. Media and
style preferred "are usually realistic, well-researched, airbrush, watercolor, acrylic, oil, colored pencil Artist
should know our subjects."
Text illustration: Assigns 25 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, or $30-100/illustration.
Media and style preferred are pencil and pen & ink, "usually very realistic; there are usually people in the
illustrations."
Tips: "I need artists who are aware of occult themes, knowledgeable in the areas of metaphysics, divination,
alternative religions, women's spirituality, and who are professional and able to present very refined and
polished finished pieces. Knowledge of history, mythology and ancient civilization is a big plus."
LODESTAR BOOKS, an affiliate of Dutton Children's Books, 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014.
(212)366-2626. Executive Editor: Rosemary Brosnan. Publishes young adult fiction (12-16 years) and nonfic-
tion hardcovers; fiction and nonfiction for ages 9-11 and 10-14; and nonfiction and fiction picture books.
Publishes 25 titles/year. Recent titles include Wiley and the Hairy Man and Like Sisters on the Homefront.
Needs: Works with approximately 30 illustrators and 5 designers/year. Uses freelance artists mainly for
jackets for middle grade and young adult novels. Especially looks for "knowledge of book requirements,
previous jackets, good color, strong design and ability to draw people and action." Needs computer-literate
designers. Prefers to buy all rights.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review or more samples
if interested.
Book Design: Pays by the hour, $20-35; by the project, $2,000-4,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns approximately 10-12 jackets/year to freelancers. Pays by the project, $800-1,200
for color.
Text Illustration: Pays royalty.
Tips: "We often work through an artists' rep to find new illustrators; occasionally an artist's portfolio is so
outstanding that we keep him or her in mind for a project. Book design is becoming bolder and more graphic.
Nonfiction jackets usually have a strong single image or a photograph and are often 3-color jackets. Fiction
tends to the dramatic and realistic and jackets are always in full color."
ffLUGUS PUBLICATIONS, 48 Falcon St., Toronto, Ontario M4S 2P5 Canada. (416)322-5113. Fax:
(416)484-9512. E-mail: lugust@tvo.org. President: Gethin James. Estab. 1981. Publishes hardcover, trade
paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints and textbooks. Types of books include coffee
table books, cookbooks, fantasy, history, humor, instructional, juvenile, mainstream fiction, nonfiction, pre
school, romance, science fiction, self help, textbooks, travel and young adult Specializes in school guidance.
Publishes 20 titles/year. Recent titles include: Children as Storytellers. 10% require freelance illustration;
10% require freelance design. Book catalog free.
Needs: Approached by 5 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 1 designer/year.
Prefers freelancers experienced in educational publishing. Uses freelancers mainly for covers and illustration.
100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Color It.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure. Illustrators send postcard sample.
Accept disk submissions compatible with Ready Set Go! Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports
back only if interested. Buys all rights or rights purchased vary according to project. Finds freelancers through
submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5 freelance design and 5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers complete
artwork on disk or SyQuest cartridge.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers artwork stored on
disk or SyQuest cartridge.
Tips: "It is helpful if artist has familiarity with Docutech and high speed color copying."
JMcCLANAHAN BOOK CO., 23 W. 26th St, New York NY 10010. (212)725-1515. Fax: (212)725-
5911. E-mail: mccbook@aol.com. Creative Director: David Werner. Estab. 1990. Publishes mass market
paperback originals. Types of books include board books, work books, sticker books, children's books.
Specializes in categories appealing to 2- to, 8-year-olds. Publishes 50-90 titles/year. Recent titles include:
Princesses, Mother Goose Rhymes, Velveteen Rabbit. 100% require freelance illustration; 10% require free
lance design.
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Needs: Approached by 1,000 illustrators and 100 designers/year. Works with 50 illustrators and 10 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers experienced in traditional and computer mechanicals. Uses freelancers mainly for
book mechanicals. Freelance design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkX
Press.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies, printed samples and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with "latest Quark version." Samples are filed if appropriate or returned by SASE. Will contact
for portfolio review of artwork portraying anthropomorphic animals, cute children and tearsheets only if
interested in artist's work. Buys all rights. Finds freelancers through word of mouth and submissions.
Book Design: Pays for design by the hour, $25.
Jackets/Covers: Pays for design/illustration by the project, $200-500. "Trend is toward computer 3-D."
Text Illustration: Assigns 50-90 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays $3,00040,000 for picture books (24-
64 pages). "Guoache is very good. No fluorescent color."
Tips: "Illustrators must know children's book mass market. Designers must have book experience."
McFARLAND & COMPANY, INC., PUBLISHERS, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640. (910)246-4460.
Fax: (910)246-5018. Sales Manager: Chris Robinson. Estab. 1979. Company publishes hardcover and trade
paperback originals. Specializes in nonfiction reference and scholarly monographs, including film and sports.
Publishes 130 titles/year. Recent titles include The British Empire, and Hammer Films. Book catalog free
by request.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 5-8 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in catalog and brochure work in performing arts and school market. Uses freelancers mainly
for promotional material. Also for direct mail and catalog design. Works on assignment only. 20% of
illustration demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, version 3.3.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. "Send relevant
samples. We aren't interested in children's book illustrators, for example, so we do not need such samples."
Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights. Originals are
not returned.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually school promotional materials; performing arts promotional materials
are given to "proven" freelancers. "Send materials relevant to our subject areas, otherwise we can't fully
judge the appropriateness of your work."
McGRAW HILL, INC., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020. Does not need freelance
artists at this time.
HACMILLAN COMPUTER PUBLISHING, 201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis IN 46290. (317)581-3500.
Operations Specialist: Angela Bannan. Imprints include Que, New Riders, Sams, Hayden, Adobe Press, Que
Education and Training. Company publishes instructional computer books. Publishes 550 titles/year. 5-10%
require freelance illustration; 3-5% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request with SASE.
* Company acquired Ziff-Davis and Waite Group in 1995, and continues to grow.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Buys 1 00 freelance illustrations/year. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design, text illustration,
direct mail and book design. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress,
Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks, word
of mouth, submissions and attending art exhibitions.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, resume, photographs,
slides, photocopies or transparencies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, photographs,
photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,000-4,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15 freelance design and 25 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,000-
3,000.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $100-300.
HADISON BOOKS, Dept AGDM, 4720 Boston Way, Lanhain MD 20706. (301)73 1-9534. Fax: (301)459-
3464. Vice President, Design: Gisele Byrd Henry. Estab. 1984. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback
originals. Specializes in biography, history and popular culture. Publishes 16 titles/year. Titles include Keys
to the White House, Written Out of Television and The Art of Drawing. 40% require freelance illustration;
100% require freelance jacket design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 12 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in book jacket design. Uses freelancers mainly for book jackets. Also for catalog
design. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop
or Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photocopies and photostats. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of roughs, original/final art, tearsheets, photographs, slides and dummies. Buys all rights.
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Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 16 freelance design and 2 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-1,000.
Prefers typographic design, photography and line art.
Text Illustration: Pays by project, $100 minimum.
Tips: "We are looking to produce trade-quality designs within a limited budget. Covers have large type,
clean lines; they 'breathe.' If you have not designed jackets for a publishing house but want to break into
that area, have at least five 'fake' titles designed to show ability. I would like to see more Eastern European
style incorporated into American design. It seems that typography on jackets is becoming more assertive, as
it competes for attention on bookstore shelf. Also, trends are richer colors, use of metallics."
MEADOWBROOK PRESS, 18318 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven MN 55391. (612)473-5400. Fax:
(612)475-0736. Production Manager: Amy linger. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback origi
nals. Types of books include instruction, humor, juvenile, preschool and parenting. Specializes in parenting,
humor. Publishes 10-15 titles/year. Titles include New Adventures of Mother Goose, Funny Side of Parenthood
and Practical Parenting Tips. 80% require freelance illustration; 30% require freelance design. Book catalog
free by request.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Uses
freelancers mainly for children's fiction, medical-type illustrations, activity books, spot art. Also for jacket/
cover and text illustration. 100% of design work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or
Adobe Illustrator. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resum6 and photocopies. Illustrators send query
letter with photocopies. Accepts disk submissions from illustrators. Samples are filed and are not returned.
Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color final art and transparencies. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's
completion. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks and submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 2 freelance design jobs/year. "Pay varies with complexity of project."
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 3 freelance design and 6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-
600.
Text Illustration: Assigns 6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $80-150.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually text illustration; cover art is given to "proven" illustrators.
MENNONITE PUBLISHING HOUSE/HERALD PRESS, 616 Walnut Ave., Scottdale PA 15683
(412)887-8500, ext. 244. Fax: (412)887-3111. E-mail: jim%5904477@mcimail.com. Art Director: James M.
Butti. Estab. 1918. Publishes hardcover and paperback originals and reprints; textbooks and church curricu
lum. Specializes in religious, inspirational, historical, juvenile, theological, biographical, fiction and nonfic-
tion books. Publishes 24 titles/year. Recent titles include Elite series, A Winding Path and A Joyous Heart.
Books are "fresh and well illustrated." 30% require freelance illustration. Catalog available free by request
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers each year. Works with 8-10 illustrators/year. Prefers oil, pen & ink,
colored pencil, watercolor, and acrylic in realistic style. "Prefer artists with experience in publishing guide
lines who are able to draw faces and people well." Uses freelancers mainly for book covers. 10% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or CorelDraw. Works on assignment only,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photostats, slides, photocopies, photo
graphs and SASE. Samples are filed ("if we feel freelancer is qualified") and are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review of
final art, photographs, roughs and tearsheets. Buys one-time or reprint rights. Originals are not returned at
job's completion "except in special arrangements." To show portfolio, mail photostats, tearsheets, final
reproduction/product, photographs and slides and also approximate time required for each project. Considers
complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and project's budget when establishing payment. Buys
all rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 8-10 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $200 minimum. "Any medium
except layered paper illustration will be considered."
Text Illustration: Assigns 6 jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers b&w, pen & ink or pencil.
Tips: "Design we use is colorful, realistic and religious. When sending samples, show a wide range of styles
and subject matter — otherwise you limit yourself."
MERIWETHER PUBLISHING LTD., Box 7710, Colorado Springs CO 80933. (719)594-4422. Executive
Art Director: Tom Myers. Estab. 1969. Publishes plays, musicals and theatrical books for schools and
churches. Recent titles include Acting Games, by Marsh Cassady; and Joy to the World!, by L.G. and Annie
Enscoe.
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers
for jacket/cover and text illustration. Also local freelancers for catalog production using QuarkXPress 3.31.
Needs computer-literate freelancers with knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 2.5.1 and Aldus FreeHand 3.11,
First Contact & Terms: Send photostats and photographs (Mac files are okay). Rarely needs loose line
humorous cartooning. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Text Illustration: Negotiable rate.
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JMILKWEED EDITIONS, 430 First Ave. N., Suite 400, Minneapolis MN 55401. (612)332-3192. Estab.
1979. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals of contemporary fiction, poetry, essays and children's
novels (ages 8-12). Publishes 12-14 titles/year. Recent titles include Montana 1948; I Am Lavina Cumming;
Drive, They Said; and Transforming a Rape Culture. 70% require freelance illustration; 20% require freelance
design. Books have "colorful, quality" look. Book catalog available for SASE with 2 first-class stamps.
Needs: Works with 10 illustrators and designers/year. Buys 100 illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experi
ence in book illustration. Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover illustration and text illustration. Needs
computer-literate freelancers for design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Editor will contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include best possible samples. Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second
rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists
primarily through word of mouth, submissions and "seeing their work in already published books.'*
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10-14 illustration jobs and 5 design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $250-800 for
design. "Prefer a range of different media— according to the needs of each book."
Text Illustration: Assigns 10-14 jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers various media and styles.
Tips: "Show quality drawing ability, narrative imaging and interest — call back. Design and production are
completely computer-based. Budgets have been cut so any jobs tend to neccesitate experience."
MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION, 10 Astor Place, New York NY 10003-6981. (212)475-9500.
Fax: (212)477-9863. Marketing Coordinator: David Cloyce Smith. Estab. 1883. Non-profit educational asso
ciation. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals, trade paperback reprints and textbooks. Types of
books include instructional, reference and literary criticism. Specializes in language and literature studies.
Publishes 10-15 titles/year. Recent titles include MIA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 4th edition,
by Joseph Gibaldi; and Ourika, by Claire de Duras. 5-10% require freelance design. Book catalog free by
request.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance designers/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in academic book publishing and textbook promotion. Uses freelancers mainly for jackets
and direct mail. Also for book and catalog design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkX
Press. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To
show portfolio, mail finished art samples and tearsheets. Originals returned at job's completion if requested.
Book Design: Assigns 1-2 freelance design jobs/year. Payment "depends upon complexity and length."
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 3-4 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $750-1,500.
Tips: "Most freelance designers with whom we work produce our marketing materials rather than our books.
We are interested in seeing samples only of direct mail pieces related to publishing. We do not use illustrations
for any of our publications."
MODERN PUBLISHING, Dept AGDM, 155 E. 55th St., New York NY 10022. (212)826-0850. Editorial
Director: Kathy O'Hehir. Specializes in children's hardcovers, paperbacks, coloring books and novelty books.
Publishes approximately 200 titles/year. Recent titles include World of Knowledge, and Fisher Price books
and Disney books.
Needs: Approached by 10-30 freelancers/year. Works with 25-30 freelancers/year. Works on assignment
and royalty.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples. Samples not filed are returned only
if requested. Reports only if interested. Originals are not returned. Considers turnaround time and rights
purchased when establishing payment. •
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $150-250/cover, "usually four books/series."
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $15-25/page; line art, "24-382 pages per book, always four books
in series." Pays $50-125/page; full color art.
Tips: "Do not show samples that don't reflect the techniques and styles we use. Research our books and
book stores to know our product line better."
JMONDO PUBLISHING, One Plaza Rd, Greenvale NY 11548. (516)484-7812. Fax: (516)484-7813.
Senior Editor: Louise May. Estab. 1992. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints and
audio tapes. Types of books include juvenile. Specializes in fiction, nonfiction. Publishes 75 titles/year.
Recent titles include Zoo-looking, by Mem Fox; The Dancing Dragon, by Marcia Vaughan; Look at the
Moon, by May Garelick. Book catalog free for 9X12 SASE with 780 postage.
Needs: Approached by 12 illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 40 illustrators and 10 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers experienced in children's hardcovers and paperbacks, plus import reprints. Uses
freelancers mainly for illustration, art direction, design. 50% of freelance design demands knowledge of
Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, printed samples and tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions from designers. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include artist's areas of expertise, book dummy, photocopies, tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to
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project. Finds freelancers through agents, sourcebooks, illustrator shows, submissions, recommendations of
designers and authors.
Book Design: Assigns 40 jobs/year. Pays by project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 25 freelance design and 25 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 45-50 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by project.
MOREHOUSE PUBLISHING, 871 Ethan Allen Hwy., Suite 204, Ridgefield CT 06877. (203)431-3927.
Fax: (203)431-3964. Promotion/Production Director: Karolyn Kelly-O'Keefe. Estab. 1884. Company pub
lishes trade paperback originals and reprints. Books are religious. Specializes in spirituality, religious history,
Christianity/contemporary issues. Publishes 20 titles/year. Recent titles include A Good Day for Listening]
by Maryellen King; and Knowing Jesus in Your Life, by Carol Anderson. 50% require freelance illustration;
40% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Works with 7-8 illustrators and 7-8 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in religious
(particularly Christian) topics. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design. Freelancers should
be familiar with Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
Also uses original art — all media. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photographs, photocopies and photostats.
"Show samples particularly geared for our 'religious' market." Samples are filed or are returned. Reports
back only if interested but returns slides/transparencies that are submitted. Portfolio review not required.
Usually buys one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through freelance
submissions, Literary Market Place and mostly word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the hour, $25 minimum; by the project, $450 maximum. "We are looking for
diversity in our books covers, although all are of a religious nature."
MORGAN KAUFMANN PUBLISHERS, INC., 340 Pine St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco CA 94104.
(415)392-2665. Fax: (415)982-2665. E-mail: design@mkp.com. Production Manager: Yonie Overton. Estab.
1984. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals (technical trade in computer science) and
textbooks, types of books include reference (technical), textbooks and professional monographs. Specializes
in computer science. Publishes 30 titles/year. Recent titles include Database: Principles, Programming, and
Performance, by Patrick O'Neil; Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, by
David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy; Principles of Digital Image Synthesis, by Andrews S. Glassner;
and The PowerPC Architecture, by IBM, Inc. 50% require freelance illustration; 80-100% require freelance
design. Book catalog free for 8!/2X 11 SASE with $1.44 postage.
Needs: Approached by 150-200 freelancers/year. Works with 7-10 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/
year. Prefers local freelancers with experience in book design. Uses freelancers mainly for covers, text design
and technical illustration. Also for jacket/cover illustration. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of
either Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus PageMaker, Ventura, Framemaker, laTEX
(multiple software platform). Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photostats, resume, photographs, slides, photo
copies, transparencies or printed samples. "No calls, please." Samples are filed. Production Manager will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art. Buys reprint or aM rights
(dependent upon the book, its promotion and extent of design job). Finds artists primarily through word of
mouth and submissions.
Book Design: Assigns freelance design jobs for 25-30 books/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30-40 freelance design; 3-5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers
QuarkXPress file for covers; Adobe Illustrator for art programs; modern; emphasis on typography. "We're
interested in an approach that is different from the typical technical publication." Prefers modern clean, spare
design, fine line weight, very readable labels in illustrations.
Tips: "Although experience with book design is an advantage, sometimes artists from another field bring a
fresh approach, especially to cover design. We also use all of the sourcebooks and attend the major computer
shows like Mac World and Seybold."
^WILLIAM MORROW & CO. INC., (Lothrop, Lee, Shepard Books), 1350 Avenue of the Americas,
New York NY 10019. (212)261-6642. Art Director: Rachel Simon. Specializes in hardcover originals and
reprint children's books. Publishes 70 titles/year. 100% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free for
8*/2X 11" SASE with 3 first-class stamps.
First Contact & Terms: Works with 30 freelance artists/year. Uses artists mainly for picture books and
jackets. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with resume and samples, "followed by call." Samples
are filed. Reports back within 3-4 weeks. Originals returned to artist at job's completion. Portfolio should
include original/final art and dummies. Considers complexity of project and project's budget when establish
ing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: "Most design is done on staff." Assigns 1 or 2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the
project.
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Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1 or 2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text illustration: Assigns 70 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Be familiar with our publications."
tMOUNTAIN PRESS PUBLISHING CO., P.O. Box 2399, Missoula MT 59806. (406)728-1900. Fax:
(406)728-1635. Editor: Kathleen Ort. Estab. 1960s. Company publishes hardcover originals and reprints;
trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include instruction, biography, history, geology, natural
history/nature. Specializes in geology, natural history, history, horses, western topics. Publishes 12 titles/year.
Recent titles include Roadside Biology series, Roadside History series, regional photographic field guides.
Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 40 freelance artists/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 1-2 freelance
designers/year. Buys 10-50 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in book illustration
and design, book cover illustration. Uses freelance artists for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustra
tion and book design. 100% of design work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Aldus FreeHand.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE and any samples. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Buys one-time rights or reprint rights depending on project. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Finds artists through submissions, word of mouth, sourcebooks and other publications.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-3 freelance design and 10-12 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-2 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. Prefers b&w: pen &
ink, scratchboard, ink wash, pencil.
Tips: First-time assignments are usually book cover/jacket illustration or design; text illustration, cover
design/illustration and book design projects are given to "proven" freelancers.
JMOYER BELL, Kymbolde Way, Wakefield RI 02879. (401)789-0074. Fax: (401)789-3793. E-mail: moyer
bell@genie.com. Contact: Britt Bell. Estab. 1984. Imprints include Asphodel Press. Publishes hardcover
originals, trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include biography, coffee table books,
history, instructional, mainstream fiction, nonfiction, reference, religious, self-help. Publishes 20 titles/year.
25% require freelance illustration; 25% require freelance design. Book catalog free.
Needs: Works with 5 illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers electronic media. Uses freelancers mainly
for illustrated books and book jackets. 100% of design and illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photo
shop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Postscript.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample
and/or photocopies. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by project; rates vary.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5 design jobs and 5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by project; rates vary. Prefers
Postscript.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Payment varies. Prefers Postscript.
JOHN MUIR PUBLICATIONS, Box 613, Santa Fe NM 87504. (505)982-4078. Graphics Manager: Sarah
Horowitz. Production Manager: Nikki Rooker. Publishes trade paperback nonfiction. "We specialize in travel
books and children's books, and are always actively looking for new illustrations in these fields." Publishes
70 titles/year. Recent titles include Kids Who Walk on Volcanoes (kids).
Needs: Works with 10-15 freelancers/year and 8-10 designers/year. Prefers local layout artists. Must be
computer-literate. 100% of freelance layout and design demand knowledge of QuarkXPress. Illustrations can
be camera-ready or digital in EPS or TIFF format.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resum6 and samples to be kept on file. Accepts any type
of sample "as long as it's professionally presented." Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Originals are
not returned.
Book Design: Pays by the project. Fees vary between $250-750 per series or project. Considers complexity
of project, project's budget, number of books in series and rights purchased when establishing payment.
Buys all rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10-20 freelance design and illustration jobs/year, mostly 4-color. Pays by the
project Fees vary, most between $250 and $750.
Text Illustration: Assigns approximately 20 freelance jobs/year. Many are maps. Fees vary.
NBM PUBLISHING CO., 185 Madison Ave., Suite 1504, New York NY 10016. (212)545-1223. Publisher:
Terry Nantier. Publishes graphic novels for an audience of 18-34 year olds. Types of books include adventure,
fantasy, mystery, science fiction, horror and social parodies. Recent titles include Jack the Ripper, by Rick
Geary; and Kafka Stories, by Peter Kuper. Circ. 5,000-10,000.
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Needs: Approached by -60-70 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance designers/year. Uses freelancers for
lettering, paste-up, layout design and coloring. Prefers pen & ink, watercolor and oil for graphic novels
submissions.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples. Samples are filed or are returned by
SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. To show portfolio, mail photocopies of original pencil or ink art.
Originals are returned at job's completion.
Tips: "We are interested in submissions for graphic novels. We do not need illustrations or covers only!"
^NELSON CANADA, 1120 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, Ontario M1K 5G4 Canada. (416)752-9100
ext. 343. Fax: (416)752-7144. E-mail: lbarasymczuk@nelson.com. Art Director: Liz Harasymczak. Estab.
1931. Company publishes hardcover originals and reprints and textbooks. Types of books include instruc
tional, juvenile, preschool, reference, high school math and science, primary spelling, textbooks and young
adult. Specializes in a wide variety of education publishing. Publishes 150 titles/year. Recent titles include
Financial Account, Science Probe, Language to Go and The Clean Path. 70% require freelance illustration;
25% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 30 freelance illustrators and 10-15 designers/year.
Prefers Canadian artists, but not a necessity. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover design and illustration, text
illustration and book design. Also for multimedia projects. 100% of design and 40% of illustration demand
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with tearsheets and resume. Illustrators send postcard
sample, brochure and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book dummy, transparencies, final art, tearsheets
and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals usually returned at the job's comple
tion. Finds artists through American Showcase, Creative Source, submissions, designers' suggestions (word
of mouth).
Book Design: Assigns 15 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $800-1,200 for interior design,
$800-1,200 for cover design.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15 freelance design and 40 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $800-1,300.
Text illustration: Pays by the project, $30-450,
JTHOMAS NELSON PUBLISHERS, Nelson Place at Elm Hill Pike, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville TN
37214-1000. Estab. 1798. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints.
Types of books include contemporary, experimental and historical fiction; mystery; juvenile; young adult;
reference; self-help; humor; and inspirational. Specializes in Christian living, apologetics and fiction. Pub
lishes 120 titles/year. Recent titles include Fifty to Forever, by Hugh Downs; Antioxidant Revolution, by Dr.
Kenneth Cooper; and Prayer: My Soul's Adventure with God, by Robert Schuller. 20-30% require freelance
illustration; 90% require freelance design. Book catalog available by request.
Needs: Approached by 10-30 artists/year. Works with 6-8 freelance illustrators and 4-6 freelance designers/
year. Buys 15-20 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in full-color illustration, computer
graphics and realism. Uses freelance artists mainly for cover illustration. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/
cover design. Works on assignment only. 100% of design and 25% of illustration demand knowledge of
QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand (Mac only).
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, slides
and photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies, photographs, SASE,
slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac QuarkXPress or Abobe
Photoshop. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only
if interested. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio. Portfolio should include roughs, color
photostats, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals returned
to artist at job's completion unless negotiated otherwise.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 25-30 freelance design and 15-20 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers various
media, including airbrush, acrylic, ink and multimedia. No pastels or abstract art." Pays for design by the
project, $600-1,500; illustration fees vary by project.
Tips: "Request a catalog and see if your style fits our materials. I want to see new ideas, but there are some
styles of illustration that just don't fit who we are. I don't have a great deal of time to spend looking through
art submissions, but those artists who catch my eye are usually hired soon after."
ifTHE NEW ENGLAND PRESS, Box 575, Shelburne VT 05482. (802) 863-2520. Managing Editor:
Mark Wanner. Specializes in paperback originals on regional New England subjects and nature. Publishes
12 titles/year. Recent titles include Lake Champlain: A Photographic Discovery and Railroads of Vermont:
A Pictorial 50% require freelance illustration. Books have "traditional, New England flavor."
First Contact & Terms: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 3-6 illustrators and 1-2
designers/year. Northern New England artists only. Send query letter with brochure, photocopies and tear-
sheets. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Considers complexity of project, skill and experi
ence of artist, project's budget and turnaround time when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Originals not usually returned to artist at job's completion, but negotiable.
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Book Design: Assigns 8-10 jobs/year. Payment varies.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-5 illustration jobs/year. Payment varies.
Text Illustration: Assigns 4-5 jobs/year. Payment varies.
Tips: Send a query letter with your work, which should be "more folksy than impressionistic."
JTHE NOBLE PRESS INC., Suite 508, 213 W. Institute Place, Chicago EL 60610. (312)642-1168. Fax:
(312)642-7682. Publisher: David Driver. Estab. 1988. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints and trade
paperback originals. Specializes in books by and/or about African Americans. Publishes 12 titles/year. Recent
titles include Going Off the Beaten Path and Eco-Warriors. Book catalog free on request with SASE.
Needs: Approached by 1-5 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 4 designers/year. Buys 1-2
illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in trade book design and photography. Uses artists mainly
for book cover design and layout. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photo
copies, photostats, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Call for appointment to show portfolio, which should include original/final art and b&w and color tearsheets,
photographs, slides and dummies. Buys all rights. Originals returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 1-2 jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5-6 design and 2-3 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text illustration: Assigns 1-2 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Show samples of actual nonfiction, trade book design done for general topics."
NORTHLAND PUBLISHING, 2900 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff AZ 86001. (520)774-5251. Fax:
(520)774-0592. Contact: Lisa Brownfield. Estab. 1958. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback
originals. Types of books include western, juvenile, natural history, Native American art and cookbooks.
Specializes in Native America, Western Americana. Publishes 25 titles/year. Recent titles include The Worry
Stone, by Marianna Dengler; and The Buffalo Jump, by Peter Roop. 50% require freelance illustration; 25%
require freelance design. Book catalog free for 9x12 SASE ($2.13 postage).
Needs: Approached by 40-50 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 4-6 designers/
year. Buys 140 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in illustrating children's titles.
Uses freelancers mainly for children's books. Also for jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustration
and book design. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets, slides and transparencies.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets and transparencies. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists mostly through
submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 4-6 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-4,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-6 freelance design and 5-10 illustration jobs/year. "We prefer realistic, more
representational styles in any medium. We have not used collage styles thus far."
Text Illustration: Assigns 5-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,000-6,000. Royalties
are preferred — gives cash advances against royalties. "We prefer more realistic, representational styles in
any medium. We prefer artwork to be bendable so we can scan from original art— page dimensions no larger
than 19X26."
Tips: "Creative presentation and promotional pieces really make me remember an illustrator."
JNORTHWOODS PRESS, P.O. Box 298, Thomaston ME 04561. Division of the Conservatory of Ameri
can Letters. Editor: Robert Olmsted. Estab. 1972. Specializes in hardcover and paperback originals of poetry.
Publishes approximately 6 titles/year. Titles include Dan River Anthology, 1991, Broken Dreams and Bound.
10% require freelance illustration. Book catalog for SASE.
• The Conservatory of American Letters now publishes the Northwoods Journal, a quarterly literary
magazine. They're seeking cartoons and line art and pay cash on acceptance. Send SASE for complete
submission guidelines.
Needs: Approached by 40-50 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-3 illustrators and 1-2 designers/year. Uses
freelance artists mainly for cover design and illustration. Also uses freelance artists for text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter to be kept on file. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Considers complexity of
project, skill and experience of artist, project's budget, turnaround time and rights purchased when establish
ing payment. Buys one-time rights and occasionally all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $30-200.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-3 design jobs and 4-5 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $30-200.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $5-40.
Tips: Portfolio should include "art suitable for book covers — contemporary, usually realistic."
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JNORTHWORD PRESS, INC., DepL AM, Box 1360, Minocqua WI 54548. (715)356-9800. Fax:
(7 1 5)356-9762. Art Director: Russ Kuepper. Estab. 1 984. Book publisher with 2 imprints: Northword (coffee-
table books); Heartland (regional). Publishes hardcover originals and reprints and trade paperback originals
and reprints. Types of books include juvenile, history, travel, natural histories and nature guides. Specializes
in nature, wildlife and environmental. Publishes about 40 titles/year. Recent titles include Brother Wolf, Trout
Country and Shared Spirit. 20% require freelance illustration; 80% require freelance design. Book catalog
free by request.
Needs: Approached by 10-15 freelance artists/year. Works with 1-2 illustrators and 3-4 designers/year. "We
commission packages of 30-40 illustrations for 1-2 titles/year, possibly a cover here and there. Most books
are illustrated with photos." Prefers artists with experience in wildlife art. Uses freelancers mainly for
illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
photostats, slides and transparencies. "No originals, and make sure they fit in standard-size folders." Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. "I prefer samples mailed and will call to
contact the artist if I want to see a portfolio." Negotiates rights purchased. Originals returned at job's
completion "unless we purchase all rights."
Text Illustration: Assigns 4-6 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-2,000. Prefers color pen &
ink or wash, some charcoal.
Tips: "I usually make decisions about who I'm going to work with for books in February and in September/
October. Sales materials are assigned throughout the year. I need calligraphers — good, professional ones."
W.W. NORTON & CO., INC., 500 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10110. Does not need freelance artists at
this time.
OCTAMERON PRESS, 1900 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria VA 22301. Editorial Director: Karen Stoks-
tod. Estab. 1976. Specializes in paperbacks — college financial and college admission guides. Publishes 10-
15 titles/year. Titles include College Match and The Winning Edge.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Local freelancers only. Works
on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and photocopies.
Samples not filed are returned. Reports within one month if SASE included. Considers complexity of project
and project's budget when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Jackets/Covers: Works with 1-2 designers and illustators/year on 15 different projects. Pays by the project,
$300-700.
Text Illustration: Works with variable number of artists/year. Pays by the project, $35-75. Prefers line
drawings to photographs.
Tips: "The look of the books we publish is friendly! We prefer humorous illustrations."
ORCHARD BOOKS, 95 Madison Ave., Room 701, New York NY 10016. Book publisher. Division of
Franklin Watts. Art Director: Jean Krulis. Estab. 1987. Publishes hardcover children's books only. Specializes
in picture books and novels for children and young adults. Also publishes nonfiction for young children.
Publishes 60 titles/year. Recent titles include More Than Anything Else, by Marie Bradby and Daring to Be
Abigail by Rachel Vail. 100% require freelance illustration; 25% require freelance design. Book catalog free
for SAE with 2 first-class stamps.
Needs: Works with 50 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure and/or photocopies. Illustrators send brochure, photocop
ies and/or tearsheets. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested. Reports back about
queries/submissions only if interested. Originals returned to artist at job's completion. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include thumbnails, tearsheets,
final reproduction/product, slides and dummies or whatever artist prefers. Considers complexity of project,
skill and experience of artist and project's budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Book Design: Assigns 15 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $650 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $650 minimum.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, minimum $2,000 advance against
royalties.
Tips: "Send a great portfolio."
^OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS, 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland OR 97205. (503)222-1741.
Fax: (503)221-2035. Managing Editor: Adair Law. Estab. 1898. Imprints include Eager Beaver Books.
Company publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints, mars, posters, plans, post
cards. Types of books include biography, travel, reference, history, reprint juvenile and fiction. Specializes
in Pacific Northwest history, geography, natural history. Publishes 10-12 biography titles/year. Recent titles
include So Far From Home: An Army Bride on the Western Frontier, Hail, Columbia; Journal of Travels;
and Oregon Geographic Names, Sixth Edition. 25% require freelance illustration; 50% require freelance
design. Book catalog free by request.
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Needs: Approached by 10-50 freelance artists/yaer. Works with 8-10 freelance illustrators and 2-5 freelance
designers/year. Buys 0-50 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelance artists mainly
for illustrations and maps. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/cover and text illustration, book design. 20%
of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 10 days. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w thumbnails, roughs, final art, slides and photographs.
Buys one-time rights or rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 2-5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-5 freelance design and 2-5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text illustration: Assigns 8-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour or by the project.
JORTHO BOOKS, 2527 Camino Ramon, Suite 200, San Ramon CA 94583-0906. (510)355-3374. Fax:
(510)355-3530. E-mail: rjbeck@monsanto.com. Home Improvement Editor: Robert Beckstrom. Garden Edi
tor: Mike Smith. Publishes hardcover and mass market paperback originals. Types of books include self-
help and do-it-yourself. Specializes in gardening, home improvement. Publishes 12-20 titles/year. Recent
titles include: Affordable Landscaping; How to Design & Build Decks. 100% require freelance illustration;
15% require freelance design.
Needs: Works with 6-8 illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Prefers freelancers experienced in home improve
ment or gardening subject matter. Uses freelancers mainly for all illustration, some book and cover design.
100% of freelance design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress. 100% of freelance illustation demands
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with printed samples and resume. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with QuarkXPress 7.1 version 3.31. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for
portfolio review if interested. Buys all rights. Finds freelancers through word of mouth, submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 1-2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by negotiated bid.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by negotiated bid.
Text Illustration: Assigns 12 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by negotiated bid.
Tips: "We look for a strong interest and expertise in the subject matter; ability to rework art to strict
specifications.'*
JOTTENHEIMER PUBLISHERS, INC., 10 Church Lane, Baltimore MD 21208. (301)484-2100. Art
Director: Anna Burgard. Estab. 1890. Book producer. Specializes in mass market and trade, hardcover, pop
and paperback originals — cookbooks, children's, encyclopedias, dictionaries, novelty and self-help. Publishes
200 titles/year. Titles include Ancient Healing Secrets and Santa's Favorite Sugar Cookies. 80% require
freelance illustration.
Needs: Works with 100 illustrators and 3 freelance designers/year. Prefers professional graphic designers
and illustrators. 100% of design demands knowledge of the latest versions of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress
and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send resume, client list, photocopies or tearsheets to be kept on file.
Illustrators send postcard sample and/or photocopies, tearsheets and client list. Accepts disk submissions
from designers, not illustrators. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. No unfinished work or sketches. Considers complexity of
project, project's budget and turnaround time when establishing payment. Buys all rights. Originals are
returned at job's completion. No phone calls.
Book Design: Assigns 20-40 design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-4,000,
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 25 design and 25 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-1,500, depending
upon project, time spent and any changes.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30 jobs/year, both full color media and b&w line work. Prefers graphic ap
proaches as well as very illustrative. "We cater more to juvenile market." Pays by the project, $500-10,000.
Tips: Prefers "art geared towards children — clean work that will reproduce well. I also look for the artist's
ability to render children/people well. We use art that is realistic, stylized and whimsical but not cartoony.
The more samples, the better. Take schedules seriously. Maintain a sense of humor."
' RICHARD C OWEN PUBLICATIONS INC., P.O. Box 585, Katonah NY 10536. (914)232-3903. Fax:
I (914)232-3977. Art Director: Janice Boland. Estab. 1986. Company publishes children's books. Types of
books include juvenile fiction and nonfiction. Specializes in books for 5-, 6- and 7-year-olds. Publishes 3-
10 titles/year. Recent titles include: Once Upon a Time, by E. Bunting; Firetalking, by PaPolaco; Meet the
'l^hor collection; and Books For Young Learners collection. 100% require freelance illustration.
I Mpfeds: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 3-10 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
IjS^ experience in children's books. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assign-
flfist Contact & Terms: First request guidelines. Send samples of work (brochure, tearsheets and photocop-
l^}% Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist if interested. Buys all rights. Original illustrations are
I at job's completion.
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SANTA'S
FAVORITE
COOKIES
"I liked the idea of the cat watching Santa — she sees him but she can't tell anyone what she saw," says Naomi
Rowland, illustrator of the cover and interior illustrations for Santa's Fovorfte Sugar Cookies, from Ottenheimer
Publishers. "I wanted Santa to look like he was enjoying the cookies that are featured in this book," which
includes a story, a cookie recipe, and green plastic cookie cutters. "The book was a big hit,** says Art Director
Anna Burgard. "We're doing additional titles with this format, thanks in part to Naomi's style being harmoni
ous with the concept and language of the book. Santa's expression is really inviting." Howland received
$4,750 for this assignment.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Show adequate and only best samples of work."
PAPIER-MACHE PRESS, 135 Aviation Way, #14, Watsonville CA 95076. (408)763-1420. Fax: (408)763-
1421. Acquisitions Editor: Shirley Coe. Estab. 1984. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals.
Types of books include contemporary fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and anthologies. Specializes in
women's issues and the art of growing older for both men and women. Publishes 6-8 titles/year. Recent titles
include / Am Becoming the Woman I've Wanted, by Sandra Haldeman Martz; and Late Summer Break, by
Ann B. Knox. Books have fine art on the covers, attractive and accessible designs inside and out. Book
catalog and submission guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
Needs: Approached by 40-50 freelancers/year. Works with 6-8 freelance fine artists and 1-2 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for covers.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with color photocopies or slides. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include slides, tearsheets or photographs. Buys first rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint
rights) to previously published work. "We usually work from transparencies." Finds artists through submis
sions, author references and local gallery listings.
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Jackets/Covers: Selects 6-8 pieces of art/year. Pays by the project, $350-600. "We are most interested in
fine art for reproduction on jacket covers, generally of people."
Tips: "After looking at our catalog to see the type of cover art we use, artists should send color photocopies
of representative pieces for our file. In addition we will put their names on our mailing list for information
about future projects."
PARADIGM PUBLISHING INC., 280 Case Ave., St. Paul MN 55101. (612)771-1555. Production Direc
tor: Joan Silver. Estab. 1989. Book publisher. Publishes textbooks. Types of books include business and
office, communications, software-specific manuals. Specializes in basic computer skills. Publishes 40 titles/
year. Recent titles include Key to Success, JoAnn Sheeron; and Word Perfect 6,0, by Nita Rutkosky. 100%
require freelance illustration and design. Books have very modern high-tech design, mostly computer-gener
ated. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 50-75 freelancers/year. Works with 14 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year.
Uses freelance artists mainly for covers. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and slides. Samples are filed. Slides are returned. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color transparencies.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published work. Finds artists through submissions, agents and recommendations.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design jobs and 30 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-
1,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance design jobs and 20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-
1,500.
Text Illustration: Pays $25-100/illustration.
Tips: "All work is being generated by the computer. I don't use any art that is done by hand, however, I
am not interested in computer teenies who think they are now designers."
PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA, 50 St. Paul's Ave., Boston MA 02130. (617)522-8911. Fax: (617)541-
9805. Website: http://www.pauline.org. Contact: Graphic Design Dept. Estab. 1932. Book publisher. "We
also publish 2 magazines and produce audio and video cassettes." Publishes hardcover and trade paperback
originals and reprints and textbooks. Also electronic books and software. Types of books include contempo
rary and historical fiction, instructional, biography, preschool, juvenile, young adult, reference, history, self-
help, prayer and religious. Specializes in religious topics. Publishes 20 titles/year. Art guidelines available.
Sample copies for SASE with first-class postage.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators/year. Also needs free
lancers for multimedia projects. 65% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 5.0 and
CorelDraw 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Windows 3.1. Send EPS, TIFF, GIF or TARGA files. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE. Reports back within 1-3 months only if interested. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1-2 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
PAULIST PRESS, 997 Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah NJ 07430. (201)825-7300. Fax: (201)825-8345. Manag
ing Editor: Don Brophy. Estab. 1869. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and
textbooks. Types of books include biography, juvenile and religious. Specializes in academic and pastoral
theology. Publishes 95 titles/year. 5% require freelance illustration; 5% require freelance design.
Needs: Works with 6-8 freelance illustrators and 15-20 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Uses free
lancers for juvenile titles, jacket/cover and text illustration. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports
back only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at
job's completion if requested.
Book Design: Assigns 10-12 freelance design jobs/year.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 90 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-800.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3-4 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
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Market at your favorite bookstore or order directly from Writer's Digest Books.
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JPEANUT BUTTER PUBLISHING, Dept. AM, 226 Second Ave. W., Seattle WA 98119. (206)281-
5965. E-mail: pnutpub@aol.com. Website: http://www.pbpublishing.com. Editor: Elliott Wolf. Estab. 1972.
Specializes in paperback regional and speciality cookbooks for people who like to dine in restaurants and
try the recipes at home. Publishes 30 titles/year. 100% require freelance illustration. Titles include A Wok
with Mary Pang, Lentil and Split Pea Cookbook and Miss Ruby fs Southern Creole and Cajun Cuisine. Book
catalog free for SASE with first-class postage.
Needs: Approached by 70 freelance artists/year. Needs freelancers for multimedia projects. 95% of design
demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Works on assignment only. Send resume and brochure showing art style or
tearsheets, photostats and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions. Samples not filed are returned only if
requested. Reports only if interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate materials.
Book Design: Pays by the hour, $15-25; by the project, $200-3,500.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the hour, $15-25; by the project, $200-3,000
Text Illustration: Pays by the hour, $15-25; by the project, $200-2,000.
Tips: Books contain pen & ink and 4-color photos. "Don't act as if you know more about the work than we
do. Do exactly what is assigned to you."
PELICAN PUBLISHING CO., 1101 Monroe St., Box 3110, Gretna LA 70054. (504)368-1175. Fax:
(504)368-1195. Contact: Production Manager. Publishes hardcover and paperback originals and reprints.
Publishes 60-70 titles/year. Types of books include travel guides, cookbooks and children's books. Books
have a "high-quality, conservative and detail-oriented" look.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers for
illustration and multimedia projects. Works on assignment only. 100% of design and 50% of illustration
demand knowledge of QuarkXPress. Aldus FreeHand and CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides and tearsheets. Illustrators
send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies, SASE, slides and tearsheets. Samples are not returned.
Reports back on future assignment possibilities. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $500 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $150-500.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $50-250.
Tips: "Show your versatility. We want to see realistic detail and color samples."
JPEN NOTES, INC., 61 Bennington Ave., Freeport NY 11520-5499. (516)868-5753. Fax: (516)868-8441.
President: Lorette Konezny. Produces learning books and calligraphy kits for children ages 3 and up, teenagers
and adults. Clients: Bookstores, toy stores and parents.
Needs: Prefers New York artists with book or advertising experience. Works on assignment only. Each year
assigns 1-2 books (with 24 pages of art) to freelancers. Uses freelancers for children's illustration, P-O-P
display and design and mechanicals for catalog sheets for children's books. 100% of freelance design and
up to 50% of illustration demand computer skills. Prefers knowledge of press proofs on first printing. Prefers
imaginative, realistic style with true perspective and color.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Illustrators
send postcard sample with brochure, resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio or mail final reproduction/product, color and b&w tearsheets and photostats. Pays for
design by the hour, $15-36; by the project, $60-125. Pays for illustration by the project, $60-500/page. Buys
all rights. Originals not returned.
Tips: "Work must be clean, neat and registered for reproduction. The style must be geared for children's
toys. Looking for realistic/cartoon outline with flat color. You must work on deadline schedule set by printing
needs. Must have full range of professional and technical experience for press proof. All work is property
of Pen Notes, copyright property of Pen Notes."
J PENGUIN BOOKS, 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Art Director: Paul Buckley.
Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals.
Needs: Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 10-20 freelance designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly
for jackets, catalogs, etc.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume, photocopies and SASE. Write for
appointment to show portfolio. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Book Design: Pays by the project; amount varies.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project; amount varies.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project; amount varies.
PETER PAUPER PRESS, INC., 202 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains NY 10601. (914)681-0144. Fax:
(914)681-0389. Contact: Creative Director. Estab. 1928, Company publishes hardcover originals. Types of
books include small format illustrated gift books. Specializes in friendship, love, self-help, celebrations,
holidays, topics of interest to women. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles include Jour Secret Angel, The
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Key To Life, and Jane Austen's Little Instruction Book. 85% require freelance illustration; 40% require
freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 25-30 freelancers/year. Works with 12-15 freelance illustrators and 3-5 designers/
year. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover and text illustration. 40% of freelance design demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, photographs, tearsheets or
photocopies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month with SASE. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book dummy, final art
photographs and photostats. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's
completion. Finds artists through submissions, gift and card shows.
Book Design: Assigns 20-25 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-2,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15-20 freelance design and 25-30 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-
2,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 35-40 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-1,500.
THE PILGRIM PRESS/UNITED CHURCH PRESS, 700 Prospect Ave. E, Cleveland OH 44115-1100.
(216)736-3726. Art Director: Martha Clark. Production: Madrid Tramble. Estab. 1957. Company publishes
hardcover originals and trade paperback originals and reprints, types of books environmental ethics, human
sexuality, devotion, women's studies, justice, African- American studies, world religions, Christian education,
curriculum, reference and social and ethical philosophical issues. Specializes in religion. Publishes 45-50
titles/year. Recent titles include Gifts of Many Cultures: Worship Resources for the Global Community, In
Good Company: A Woman's Journal for Spiritual Reflection. 50% require freelance illustration; 50% require
freelance design. Books are progressive, classic, exciting, sophisticated — conceptually looking for "high
design." Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Buys
50 illustrations/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in book publishing. Uses freelancers mainly for
covers, catalogs and illustration. Also for book design. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed and
are not returned. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Artist should follow up with
letter after initial query. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs and color tearsheets and photographs.
Negotiates rights purchased. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work
based on need, style and concept/subject of art and cost. "I like to see samples." Originals are returned at
job's completion. Finds artists through agents.
Book Design: Assigns 6-20 freelance design and 50 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6-20 freelance design and 6-20 illustration jobs/year. Prefers contemporary styles.
Pays by the project, $500-700.
Text Illustration: Assigns 15-20 design and 15-20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $200-500;
negotiable, based on artist estimate of job, number of pieces and style.
Tips: "I also network with other art directors/designers for their qualified suppliers/freelancers. If interested
in curriculum illustration, show familiarity with illustrating biblical art and diverse races and ages."
^PINCUSHION PRESS, 6001 Johns Rd., Suite 148, Tampa FL 33634-4448. (813)855-3071. Fax:
(813)855-4213. Art Director: Jeffrey Lawrence. Estab. 1990. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback origi
nals. Types of books include coffee table books and nonfiction. Specializes in antiques and collectibles.
Publishes 8 titles/year. Recent titles include: Collecting Tin Toys. 10% require freelance illustration; 90%
require freelance design. Book catalog free for $1.01 postage.
Needs: Approached by 10 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and 5 design
ers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for book jacket and book interior design. 75% of freelance design and 50%
of illustration demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustra
tor, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies and photographs. Illustrators send
printed samples. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Portfolio review required from designers.
Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolio should include book dummy, photocopies, photographs.
Negotiates rights purchased, rights purchased vary according to project. Finds freelancers through word of
mouth and artists' submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 8 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by project.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by project. Prefers fuUy rendered art.
Text Illustration: Pays by project.
JPIPPIN PRESS, 229 E. 85th St., Grade Station Box 1347, New York NY 10028. (212)288-4920. Fax:
(908)225-1562. Publisher: Barbara Francis. Estab. 1987. Company publishes hardcover juvenile originals.
Publishes 4-6 titles/year. Recent titles include Abigail's Drums, The Spinner's Daughter, The Sounds of
Summer and Windmill Hill. 100% require freelance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book catalog
free for SAE with 2 first-class stamps.
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Needs: Approached by 50-75 freelance artists/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers artists with experience in juvenile books for ages 4-10. Uses freelance artists mainly for book illustra
tion. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/cover illustration and design and book design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies. Samples are filed "if
they are good" and are not returned. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio should include selective copies
of samples and thumbnails. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 3-4 freelance design jobs/year.
Text Illustration: All text illustration assigned to freelance aritsts.
Tips: Finds artists "through exhibits of illustration and looking at recently published books in libraries and
bookstores."
PLAYERS PRESS, Box 1132, Studio City CA 91614. Associate Editor: Marjorie Clapper. Specializes in
plays and performing arts books. Recent titles include Men's Garments 1830-1900, by R.I. Davis; and Tangled
Garden, by David Crawford.
Needs: Works with 3-15 freelance illustrators and 1-3 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for play
covers. Also for text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and samples. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE. Request portfolio review in original query. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, final reproduction/product, tearsheets,
photographs and as much information as possible. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Buys all rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work, depending on
usage. "For costume books this is possible."
Book Design: Pays by the project, rate varies.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, rate varies.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, rate varies.
Tips: "Supply what is asked for in the listing and don't waste our time with calls and unnecessary cards.
We usually select from those who submit samples of their work which we keep on file. Keep a permanent
address so you can be reached."
PRAIRIE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Box 2997, Winnipeg MB R3C 4B5 Canada. (204)885-
6496. Publisher: Ralph E. Watkins. Specializes in paperback juvenile fiction and local history. Publishes 3
titles/year. Recent titles include The Tale of Jonathan Thimblemouse and The Small Straw Goat.
First Contact & Terms: Approached by 5 freelance artists/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and
1 freelance designer/year. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Samples
are filed or are returned. Reports back within weeks. Originals not returned at job's completion. To show a
portfolio, mail roughs. Considers skill and experience of artist and project's budget when establishing pay
ment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $200-300.
Text Illustration: Prefers line drawings. Pays by the project, $150-200.
Tips: "The work should not appear too complete. What I look for is open-ended art. Artists have to aim at
being less dramatic and more focused on the subject."
PRAKKEN PUBLICATIONS, INC., 275 Metty Dr., Box 8623, Suite 1, Ann Arbor MI 48107. (313)769-
1211. Fax: (313)769-8383. Production and Design Manager: Sharon Miller. Estab. 1934. Imprints include
The Education Digest, Tech Directions. Company publishes textbooks, educator magazines and reference
books. Types of books include reference, texts, especially vocational and technical educational. Specializes
in vocational, technical education, general education reference. Publishes 2 magazines and 3 new book titles/
year. Titles include High School-to-Employment Transition, Exploring Solar Energy, II: Projects in Solar
Electricity, and Technology Past. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Rarely uses freelancers. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker. Works
on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by asrtist.
Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color final art, photostats and tearsheets.
PRENTICE HALL COLLEGE DIVISION, 445 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus OH 43235. (614)841-3700.
Fax: (614)841-3645. Production Services Manager: Connie Geldis. Imprint of Simon & Schuster. Specializes
in college textbooks in education, career and technology. Publishes 300 titles/year. Recent titles include
Exceptional Children, by Reward; and Electronics Fundamentals, by Floyd.
Needs: Approached by 25-40 freelancers/year. Works with 30 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers
mainly for book cover illustrations in all types of media. Also for jacket/cover design. 100% of freelance
design and 70% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress 3,31 or 5.0; Aldus FreeHand 5.0 only,
Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Accepts submissions on disk ia
Mac files only (not PC) in software versions stated above. Samples are filed and portfolios are returned.
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Reports back within 3 days. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets and transparencies. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $200-1,500.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 200 illustration jobs/year.
Tips: "Send a style that works well with our particular disciplines. All covers are produced with a computer,
but the images from freelancers can come in whatever technique they prefer. We are looking for new art
produced on the computer."
PRICE STERN SLOAN, 11835 Olympic Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles CA 90064. (310)477-6100. Fax:
(310)445-3933. Art Director: Sheena Needham. Estab. 1971. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover, trade
paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include instructional, pre
school, juvenile, young adult, calendars, games, crafts, novelty and pop-up books. Publishes 100 titles/year.
Recent titles include The Boo Boo Book, by Joe Boddy; Take A Stand; and How to Hide An Elephant in Your
Room. 75% require freelance illustration; 10% require freelance design. Books vary from cute to quirky to
illustrative.
• Price Stern Sloan is a division of the Putnam Berkley Group which is owned by MCA/Universal
Studios. It does quite a few license tie-in books with the film and TV industries.
Needs: Approached by 300 freelancers/year. Works with 20-30 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in book or advertising art. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration.
Also for jacket/cover and book design. Needs computer-literate freelancers for production.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
"Please don't call." Portfolios may be dropped off every Thursday. Portfolio should include b&w and color
tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines,
submissions/self-promotion, sourcebooks and agents.
Book Design: Assigns 5-10 freelance design jobs and 20-30 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 5-10 freelance design jobs and 10-20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project,
rate varies.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project and occasionally by participation.
Tips: "Do not send original art. Become familiar with the types of books we publish. We are always looking
for excellent book submissions. We are extremely selective when it comes to children's books, so please
send only your best work. Any book submission that does not include art samples should be sent to our
editorial department. Book design is branching out into new markets — CD-ROM, computers, audio, video."
fPROUNGUA ASSOCIATES, 15 Elm St., Brattleboro VT 05301. (802)257-7779. Fax: (802)257-5117.
E-mail: prolingu@sover.net. President: Arthur A. Burrows. Estab. 1980. Company publishes textbooks.
Specializes in language textbooks. Publishes 3-8 titles/year. Recent titles include Living in Mexico and
Conversation Strategies. 100% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelance
artists mainly for pedagogical illustrations of various kinds. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/cover and
text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, photocopies and photo
graphs. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio review not required. Buys all rights.
Originals are returned at job's completion if requested. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100-1,000.
JPUFFIN BOOKS, Dept. AM, 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Fax: (212)366-
2040. Art Director: Deborah Kaplan. Division estab. 1941. Book publisher. (Imprint of Penguin USA.)
Division publishes trade paperback originals and reprints and mass market paperback originals. Types of
books include contemporary, mainstream, historical fiction, adventure, mystery, biography, preschool, juve
nile and young adult. Specializes in juvenile novels. Publishes 120 titles/year. Titles include Roll of Thunder,
Hear My Cry; The Westing Game; The Karate Club; and Woodsong. 50% require freelance illustration; 5%
require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 20 artists/year. Works with 35 illustrators/year. Buys 60 illustrations/year. Prefers
artists with experience in realistic juvenile renderings. Uses freelancers mainly for paperback cover 4-color
art. Also for text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment
to show portfolio. Portfolio should include color tearsheets and transparencies. Rights purchased vary accord
ing to project. Originals returned to artist at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 5 illustration jobs/year.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 60 illustration jobs/year. Prefers oil, acrylic, watercolor and 4-color. Pays by the
project, $900-2,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 illustration jobs/year. Prefers b&w line drawings. Pays by the project, $500-
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Tips: "I need you to show that you have experience in painting tight, realistic, lively renderings of kids
ages 6-18."
G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS, PHILOMEL BOOKS, PAPERSTAR BOOKS, 200 Madison Ave., New
York NY 10016. (212)951-8733. Art Director, Children's Books: Cecilia Yung. Assistant to Art Director:
Tony Sahara. Publishes hardcover and paperback juvenile books. Publishes 100 titles/year. Free catalog
available.
Needs: Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Provide flier, tearsheet, brochure and photocopy or stat to be kept on file for
possible future assignments. Samples are returned by SASE. "We take drop-offs on Tuesday mornings.
Please call in advance with the date you want to drop of your portfolio."
Jackets/Covers: "Uses full-color paintings, realistic painterly style/'
Text Illustration: "Uses a wide cross section of styles for story and picture books."
PYX PRESS, P.O. Box 922648, Sylmar CA 91392-2648. Editor: C. Darren Butler. Estab. 1990. Company
publishes experimental fiction, fantasy, horror, humor, juvenile, nonfiction and reference. Specializes in
magic realism, folklore, literary fantasy. Publishes 2-10 titles/year. Recent titles include One Thick Black
Cord, by Brian Everson; Back at the Civsa Shore, by Batya Weinbaum. 50% require freelance illustration.
Book catalog free for #10 SASE with 1 first-class stamp.
• Pyx Press publishes several serials including Avatar, North-American Magic Realism and Strike
Through the Mask which are also in need of artwork. The publications pay in copies or up to $200
for illustrations. Contact the press for more information.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 3-30 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers
mainly for covers and spot illustrations. Also for text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with SASE. Samples are filed
or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back in 1 month on query; 2-6 months on submissions.
Request portfolio review in original query (reviews photocopies by mail). Buys first or one-time rights.
Originals are returned at job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2-4 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $5-100.
RAGNAROK PRESS, Box 140333, Austin TX 78714. Fax: (512)472-6220. E-mail: ragnarokgc@aol.com.
Editor: David F. Nail.
• Ragnarok Press is primarily a book and game publisher, but also publishes Abyss Magazine. See
listing for Abyss in Magazines section for more information. According to Editor David Nail, Rag
narok Press is buying more art than Abyss and has different needs. Abyss is more open to new artists;
Ragnarok is higher paying. Ragnorak Games is looking for good color artists to do card illustration.
See Greeting Cards, Games & Products section for additional needs and websites.
RANDOM HOUSE, INC., (Juvenile), 201 E. 50th St., New York NY 10022. (212)940-7664. Associate
Art Director: Vicki Kalajian. Specializes in hardcover and paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 200
titles/year. 100% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Works with 100-150 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photostats; no originals. Samples
are filed or are returned. "No appointment necessary for portfolio drop-offs. Come in on Wednesdays only,
before noon." Considers drop-offs, complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, budget, turnaround
time and rights purchased when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 150 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
RANDOM HOUSE VALUE PUBLISHING, 40 Engelhard Ave., Avenel NJ 07001. (908)827-2672.
Fax: (908)827-2694. E-mail: gpapadopoulos@randomhouse.com. Art Director: Gus Papadopoulos. Creative
Director: Don Bender. Imprint of Random House, Inc. Other imprints include Wings, Gramercy, Crescent,
Jellybean. Imprint publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback reprints and trade paper
back originals. Types of books include adventure, coffee table books, cookbooks, fantasy, historical fiction,
history, horror, humor, instructional, juvenile, mainstream fiction, New Age, nonfiction, reference, religious,
romance, science fiction, self-help, travel, western and young adult. Specializes in contemporary authors'
work. Recently published titles by John Saul, Mary Higgins Clark, Tom Wolfe, Dave Barry and Michael
Chrichton (all omnibuses). 80% require freelance illustration; 50% require freelance design. Book catalog
free by request.
Needs: Approached by 70 freelancers/year. Works with 60-70 freelance illustrators and 20-25 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover illustration and design for fiction and romance titles. 100% of
design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and
Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Illustrators send postal
sample, brochure, resume and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adot>e ffiistrator sad
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Adobe Photoshop. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Request portfolio review in original
query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets.
Buys first rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through American Showcase,
Workbook, The Creative Illustration Book, artist's reps.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30-40 freelance design and 75 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-
2,500.
Tips: "Study the product to make sure styles are similar to what we have done: new, fresh, etc."
READ'N RUN BOOKS, Box 294, Rhododendron OR 97049. (503)622-4798. Publisher: Michael P. Jones.
Estab. 1985. Specializes in fiction, history, environment and wildlife books for children through adults.
"Books for people who do not have time to read lengthy books." Publishes 2-6 titles/year. Recent titles
include Romany Remedies and Recipes, by Gipsy Petulengro; and Sauvie Island Adventure, by Skyline
School's 4th Grade Students. "Our books, printed in b&w or sepia, are both hardbound and softbound, and
are not slick looking. They are home-grown-looking books that people love." Accepts previously published
material Art guidelines for #10 SASE.
Needs: Works with 55 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, charcoal/
pencil, markers, calligraphy and computer illustration. Uses freelancers mainly for illustrating books. Also
for jacket/cover, direct mail, book and catalog design. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photocopies and SASE. Samples not
filed are returned by SASE. Request portfolio review in original query. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Artist should follow up after initial query. Portfolio should include thumbnails,
roughs, final reproduction/product, color and b&w tearsheets, photostats and photographs. Buys one-time
rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Originals are returned
at job's completion. Pays in copies, on publication.
Tips: "Generally, the artists find us by submitting samples — lots of them, I hope. Artists may call us, but
we will not return calls. We will be publishing short-length cookbooks. I want to see a lot of illustrations
showing a variety of styles. There is little that I actually don't want to see. We have a tremendous need for
illustrations on the Oregon Trail (i.e., oxen-drawn covered wagons, pioneers, mountain men, fur trappers,
etc.) and illustrations depicting the traditional way of life of Plains Indians and those of the North Pacific
Coast and Columbia River with emphasis on mythology and legends. Pen & ink is coming back stronger
than ever! Don't overlook this. Be versatile with your work. We will also evaluate your style and may utilize
your work through another imprint that is under us, or even through our 'Wy-East Historical Journal.' "
J *RED DEER COLLEGE PRESS, 56 Ave. & 32nd St., Box 5005, Red Deer Alberta T4N 5H5 Canada.
(403)342-3321. Fax: (403)340-8940. E-mail: vicki.mix@rdc.ab.ca. Managing Editor: Dennis Johnson. Estab.
1975. Book publisher. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Types of books include contempo
rary and mainstream fiction, fantasy, biography, preschool, juvenile, young adult, humor and cookbooks.
Specializes in contemporary adult and juvenile fiction, picture books and natural history for children. Recent
titles include Josepha: A Prairie Boy's Story and A Roundup of Cowboy Humor. 100% require freelance
illustration; 30% require freelance design. Book catalog available for SASE with first-class postage.
Needs: Approached by 50-75 freelance artists/year. Works with 10-12 freelance illustrators and 2-3 freelance
designers/year. Buys 1004- freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in book and cover
illustration. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/cover and book design and text illustration. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail b&w slides and dummies. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Originals returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 3-4 design and 6-8 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6-8 design and 10-12 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-1,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3-4 design and 4-6 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project. May pay advance
on royalties.
Tips: Looks for freelancers with a proven track record and knowledge of Red Deer College Presss. "Send
a quality portfolio, preferably with samples of book projects completed."
RIO GRANDE PRESS, P.O. Box 71745, Las Vegas NV 89170-1745. Editor/Publisher: Rosalie Avara.
Estab. 1989. Small press. Publishes trade paperback originals. Types of books include poetry journal and
anthologies. Publishes 7 titles/year. 95% require freelance illustration; 90% require freelance design. Book
catalog for SASE with first-class postage. Artist guidelines available.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers. Works with 5-6 freelance illustrators and 1 designer/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in spot illustrations for poetry and b&w cartoons about poets, writers, etc. Uses
freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design and text illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets, photocopies and cartoons, no
postcards. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail roughs, finished art
samples and b&w tearsheets. Buys first rights or one-time rights. Originals are not returned.
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Book Design: Assigns 2»3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project; $4 or copy.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $4; or copy.
Text Illustration: Assigns 4 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers small b&w line drawings to illustrate
poems. Pays by the project; $4 or copy.
Tips: "We are currently seeking cover designs for The Story Shop V (short stories) and Summer's Treasures
V, Winter's Games VI (poetry anthologies). Send copies of very small b&w drawings of everyday objects,
nature, animals, seasonal drawings, small figures and/or faces with emotions expressed. Pen & ink preferred."
JROUTLEDGE, 29 W. 35th St., New York NY 10001-2291. (212)244-3336. Estab. 1979. Book publisher.
Publishes trade paperback originals. Types of books include business, politics and cultural studies. Specializes
in science, gay and lesbian studies, women's studies, anthropology, archaeology, literature criticism and
statistics. Publishes 1,000 titles/year. Desktop publishing only. Books are text oriented. Book catalog free by
request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 4-8 freelance designers/year. Prefers artists
with experience in catalog and display advertisement design. Uses freelance artists mainly for catalogs, direct
mail and print display advertisement. Also uses freelance artists for desktop publishing and book design.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure to art department. Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Jackets/Covers: Prefers "either type solutions or simple illustrations."
SAUNDERS COLLEGE PUBLISHING, Public Ledger Bldg., Suite 1250, 150 S. Independence Mall
West, Philadelphia PA 19106. (215)238-5500. Manager of Art & Design: Carol Bleistine. Imprint of Harcourt
Brace College Publishers. Company publishes textbooks. Specializes in sciences. Publishes 30-45 titles/year.
100% require freelance illustration; 100% require freelance design. Book catalog not available.
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/
year. Prefers local freelancers with experience in hard sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, math, etc.). Uses
freelancers mainly for design of text interiors, covers, artwork, page layout. Also for jacket/cover and text
illustration, jacket/cover and book design. Needs computer-literate freelancers for design and illustration.
95% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus
FreeHand. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies
or color copies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Request portfolio review in
original query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book
dummy, final art, photographs, roughs, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Buys all rights. Finds artists
through sourcebooks, word of mouth and submissions.
Books Design: Assigns 30-45 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 30-45 freelance design and 1-2 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30-45 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project or per figure. Prefers
airbrush reflective; electronic art, styled per book requirements — varies.
SCHOLASTIC INC., 555 Broadway, New York NY 10012. Executive Art Director: David Tommasino.
Specializes in hardcover and paperback originals and reprints of young adult, biography, classics, historical
romance and contemporary teen romance. Publishes 250 titles/year. Titles include Goosebumps, Animorphs
and Pony Pals. 80% require freelance illustration. Books have "a mass-market look for kids."
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 75 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers with experience. Uses freelancers mainly for mechanicals. Also for jacket/cover
illustration and design and book design. 90% of freelance design and 5% of illustration demand knowledge
of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard
sample and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Samples are filed
or are returned only if requested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Considers
complexity of project and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Originals are returned at
job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth, American Showcase, RSVP and Society of Illustrators.
Book Design: Pays by the project, $2,500-4,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 200 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $1,800-3,500.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $500-1,500.
Tips: "In your portfolio, show tearsheets or proofs only of printed covers. I want to see oil, acrylic tightly
rendered; illustrators should research the publisher. Go into a bookstore and look at the books. Gear what
you send according to what you see is being used."
^SILVER BURDETT & GINN AND MODERN CURRICULUM, 299 Jefferson Rd., Parsippany NJ
07054-0480, (201)739-8000. Creative Director: Doug Bates. Book publisher. Estab. 1890. Publishes text-
books and nonfiction. Specializes in math, science, social studies, English, music and religion. Publishes
approx. 75 titles/year. Books look lively and inviting with fresh use of art and photos. 100% require freelance
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Richard A. Williams sought to convey "the good humor and whimsy of the book" in this cover illustration
for My Mom the Frog. In the story published by Scholastic, young Jason's mom disappears after kissing a wart
on his hand— then he sees a frog jumping around the house and thinks it may be his mother. In addition to
children's books, Williams does historical reconstructions, Mad magazine covers, corporate and private
commissions, and fine art "I think illustrators generally need to develop more business savvy. They need to
diversify if they want to survive. I don't depend on one genre so I don't suffer financially if one area dries
up."
illustration; 20% require freelance design. Added new line of children's books/magazines: Ready Reader
Series and Africa Kingdom Series. Recent titles include Science: Discoveryworks*, and MCP Ready Readers.
Needs: Approached by 200-500 artists/year. Works with 50-200 illustrators and 1-5 designers/year. Buys
1,000 illustrations/year. Uses artists mainly for text illustration and page layout. Also works with artists for
jacket/cover illustration and design and book, catalog, packaging and ad design. 100% of freelance design
and 20% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs,
final art, tearsheets and final reproduction/product. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Considers complexity of project and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Considers
buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published artwork. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Assigns approximately 5 design jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $20-30.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $500-1,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1,000 illustrations jobs/year. Pays by the project, $350-1,000.
Tips: "Educational print materials need to compete with design intensive non-educational media. Submit
samples periodically as new work is done. Timing can be everything."
SIMON & SCHUSTER, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020. (212)698-7556. Fax:
(212)698-7455. Art Director: Gina Bonanno. Imprints include Pocket Books, Minstrel and Archway. Com
pany publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints and textbooks.
Types of books include juvenile, preschool, romance, self-help, young adult and many others. Specializes in
young adult, romance and self help. 95% require freelance illustration; 80% require freelance design.
Needs: Works with 50 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience work
ing with models and taking direction well Uses freelancers for hand lettering, jacket/cover illustration and
design and book design. 100% of design and 75% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed
and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday and
Wednesday and should include tearsheets. Buys all rights. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Text illustration: Assigns 50 freelance illustration jobs/year.
SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, 866 Third Ave., 25th Floor, New York
NY 10022. (908)702-2019. Art Director: Lucille Chomowicz. Imprint of Simon & Schuster. Other imprints
include Atheneum, Macmillan and McElderry. Imprint publishes hardcover originals and reprints. Types of
books include picture books, nonfiction and young adult. Publishes 86 titles/year. Recent titles include Zin
Zin A Violin and The Faithful Friend. 100% require freelance illustration; 1% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 40 freelance illustrators and 2-4 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for jackets and picture books (fc'all illustration work is freelance"). 100% of design
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment
only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and photocopies. Illustrators send post
card sample, query letter with brochure, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original art, photographs
and transparencies. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $800-2,000. "We use full
range of media: collage, photo, oil, watercolor, etc."
Text Illustration: Assigns 30 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: Finds artists through submissions, agents, scouting in nontraditional juvenile areas such as painters,
editorial artists.
SMITH AND KRAUS, INC., P.O. Box 127, Lyme NH 03768. (603)795-4340. Fax: (603)795-4427. Pro
duction Manager: Julia Hill. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Types of books
include young adult, drama and acting. Specializes in books for actors. Publishes 45 titles/year. Recent titles
include The Best Men's/Women's Monologues of 7995, The Sanford Meisner Approach, and Auditioning for
Musical Theatre. 20% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free for SASE with 3 first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 2 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers mainly
for cover art, inside illustration. Also for text illustration. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure, resume. Samples
are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book
dummy and roughs. Buys one-time and reprint rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists
through word of mouth.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1-3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project Prefers pen & ink, oil,
pastel.
SOUNDPRINTS, P.O. Box 679, 165 Water St., Norwalk CT 06856. (203)838-6009. Fax: (203)866-9944.
Editorial Assistant: Dierdre Langeland. Estab. 1989. Company publishes hardcover originals. T^pes of books
include juvenile. Specializes in wildlife. Publishes 12 titles/year. Recent titles include Dolphin's First Day
and Fawn at Woodland Way, both by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 100% require freelance illustration. Book
catalog free for 9 X 12 SAE with $1.05 postage.
Needs: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 9 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in realistic wildlife illustration and children's books. Uses freelancers for illustrating children's
books (cover and interior).
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume, slides and SASE. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color final art and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks,
reference, unsolicited submissions.
Text Illustration: Assigns 14 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers watercolor, colored pencil.
Tips: Wants realism. "We are not looking for cartoons."
SOURCEBOOKS, INC., 121 N. Washington, Suite 2 Naperville IL 60540. (708)961-3900. Fax: (708)961-
2168. Estab. 1987. Company publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and ancillary items. Types
of books include New Age, nonfiction, preschool, reference, self-help and gift books. Specializes in business
books and gift books. Publishes 20 titles/year. Recent titles include Mancuso 's Small Business Basics, Letters
to Mead and 365 Days of Creative Play. Book catalog free for SASE with 4 first-class stamps.
Needs: Uses freelancers mainly for ancillary items, journals, jacket/cover design and illustration, text illustra
tion, direct mail, book and catalog design. 100% of design and 25% of illustration demand knowledge of
QuarkXPress 3.31, Adobe Photoshop 3.04 and Adobe Illustrator 6.0. Works on assignment only.
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First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Send EPS files.
Reports back only if interested. Request portfolio review in original query. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project.
Tips: "We have expanded our list tremendously and are, thus, looking for a lot more artwork. We have
terrific distribution in retail outlets and are looking to provide more great looking material."
$SOUTH END PRESS, 116 St. Botolph St., Boston MA 02115. (617)266-0629. Contact: Dionne Brooks.
Specializes in hardcover and paperback books on contemporary problems, alternatives to oppression, move
ments for change. Publishes 15 titles/year. Recent titles include Dying from Dioxin, Chaos or Community,
Zapata's Revenge, Democracy in Mexico and Breaking Bread: Insurget Black Intellectual Life. Uses artists
for jacket/cover illustration and design.
First Contact & Terms: Works with varying number of freelance artists/year. "Artist must read the book
and understand left/feminist, multicultural issues." Send samples of jacket covers of similar books. Prefers
photostats as samples. Pays for design by the project, $350.
Tips: Looks for "ability to work creatively with few colors; good political instinct."
THE SPEECH BIN, INC., 1965 25th Ave., Vero Beach FL 32960. (407)770-0007. Fax: (407)770-0006.
Senior Editor: Jan Binney. Estab. 1984. Publishes textbooks and educational games and workbooks for
children and adults. Specializes in tests and materials for treatment of individuals with all communication
disorders. Publishes 20-25 titles/year. Recent titles include Funology Fables, by R. Sunderbruch; and Tech
niques for Aphasia Rehabilitation, by MJ. Santo Pietro and R. Goldfarb. 75% require freelance illustration;
50% require freelance design. Book catalog available for 8J/2X 11 SAE with $1.48 postage.
Needs: Works with 8-10 freelance illustrators and 2-4 designers/year. Buys 1,000 illustrations/year. Work
must be suitable for handicapped children and adults. Uses freelancers mainly for instructional materials,
cover designs, gameboards, stickers. Also for jacket/cover and text illustration. Occasionally uses freelancers
for catalog design projects. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Do not send
portfolio; query only. Usually buys all rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published work. Finds artists through "word of mouth, through our authors and submissions by artists."
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10-12 freelance design jobs and 10-12 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 6-10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Prefers b&w line drawings. Pays by the
project.
SPINSTERS INK, 32 E. First St., #330, Duluth MN 55802. (218)727-3222. Fax: (218)727-3119. E-mail:
spinsters@aol.com. Website: http://www.lesbian.org/spinsters-ink. Production Manager: Liz Tufte. Estab.
1978. Company publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include contemporary
fiction, mystery, biography, young women, reference, history of women, humor and feminist. Specializes in
"fiction and nonfiction that deals with significant issues in women's lives from a feminist perspective."
Publishes 6 titles/year. Recent titles include Fat Girl Dances with Rocks, by Susan Stinson (novel); and
Mother Journeys, edited by Reddy, Roth and Sheldon (anthology). 50% require freelance illustration; 100%
require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 24 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 2-3 freelance designers/
year. Buys 2-6 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in "portraying positive images of
women's diversity." Uses freelance artists for jacket/cover illustration and design, book and catalog design.
100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress or Macin
tosh FrameMaker. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume. Illustrators send postcard sample with
photocopies and SASE. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with PageMaker 5.0. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails, final art and photo
graphs. Buys first rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through word of mouth and
submissions.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 6 freelance design and 2-6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project,
$500-1,000. Prefers "original art with appropriate type treatment, b&w to 4-color. Often the entire cover is
computer-generated, with scanned image. Our production department produces the entire book, including
cover, electronically."
Text Illustration: Assigns 0-6 freelance illustrations/year. Pays by the project, $75-150. Prefers "b&w line
drawings or type treatment that can be converted electronically. We create the interior of books completely
using desktop publishing technology on the Macintosh."
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Tips: "We're always looking for freelancers who have experience portraying celebrating images of diverse
women, with current technological experience on the computer."
STAR PUBLISHING, Box 68, Belmont CA 94002. Managing Editor: Stuart Hoffman. Specializes in
original paperbacks and textbooks on science, art, business. Publishes 12 titles/year. 33% require freelance
illustration. Titles include Microbiology Techniques.
First Contact & Terms: Works with 8-10 freelance illustrators and 3-4 designers/year. Send query letter
with resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples not filed are returned only by SASE. Reports back only
if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 12 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 6 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: Freelance artists need to be aware of "increased use of graphic elements, striking color combinations,
more use of color illustration."
STEHMER HOUSE PUBLISHERS, INC., 2627 Caves Rd., Owings Mills MD 21117. (301)363-3690.
Website: http://www.stemmer.com. President: Barbara Holdridge. Specializes in hardcover and paperback
fiction, nonfiction, art books, juvenile and design resource originals. Publishes 10 titles/year. Recent titles
include The Marvelous Maze and Duck in a Tree. Books are "well illustrated." 10% require freelance
design; 75% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Approached by more than 50 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 1 designer/
year. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, SASE, photocopies. Illustra
tors send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides and tear-
sheets. Do not send original work. Material not filed is returned by SASE. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio. Reports in 6 weeks. Works on assignment only. Originals are returned to artist at job's
completion on request. Negotiates rights purchased.
Book Design: Assigns 1 freelance design and 4 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-2,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4 freelance design jobs/year. Prefers paintings. Pays by the project, $300-1,000.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3 freelance jobs/year. Prefers full-color artwork for text illustrations. Pays by
the project on a royalty basis.
Tips: Looks for "draftmanship, flexibility, realism, understanding of the printing process." Books are "rich
in design quality and color, stylized while retaining realism; not airbrushed. 1) Review our books. 2) Propose
a strong picture-book manuscript with your illustrations."
JEREMY P. TARCHER, INC., 200 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)951-8400. Fax: (212)951-
8543. Art Director: Ann Spinelli. Estab. 1970s. Imprint of G.P. Putnam Co. Imprint publishes hardcover and
trade paperback originals and trade paperback reprints. Types of books include instructional, New Age, adult
contemporary and self-help. Publishes 25-30 titles/year. Recent titles include The End of Work; The Artist's
Way; Executive Orders by Tom Clancy; and The Temple in the House. 30% require freelance illustration;
30% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 10-12 freelance illustrators and 4-5 designers/year.
Works only with artist reps. Uses jacket/cover illustration. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and
photocopies. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include book dummy, final art, photographs, roughs, tearsheets and transparencies. Buys first rights
or one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through sourcebooks, Communica
tion Arts, word of mouth, submissions.
Book Design: Assigns 4-5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $800-1,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-5 freelance design and 10-12 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project,
$950-1,100.
Text Illustration: Assigns 1 freelance illustration job/year. Pays by the project, $100-500.
^TECHNICAL ANALYSIS, INC., 4757 California Ave. SW, Seattle WA 98116-4499. (206)938-0570.
Art Director: Christine Morrison. Estab. 1982. Magazine, books and software producer. Publishes trade
paperback reprints and magazines. Types of books include instruction, reference, self-help and financial.
Specializes in stocks, options, futures and mutual funds. Publishes 3 titles/year. Recent titles include Stock
Indicators, Bonds, Commodities— Turning Points in the Stock and Commodity Market. Books look "technical,
but creative; original graphics are used to illustrate the main ideas. 100% require freelance illustration; 10%
require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelance artists/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators/year. Buys 100 free
lance illustrations/year. Uses freelance artists for magazine illustration. Also uses freelance artists for text
illustration and direct mail design. Works on assignment only.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photo
copies, photostats, slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 6-8 weeks. Write to
schedule an appointment to show a portfolio or mail tearsheets. Buys first rights or reprint rights. Most
originals are returned to artist at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 5 freelance design, 100 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by project, $30-230.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1 freelance design, 15 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by project $30-230.
Text Illustration: Assigns 5 freelance design and 100 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour,
$50-90; by the project, $100-140.
TEHABI BOOKS, INC., 13070 Via Grimaldi, Del Mar CA 92014. (619)481-7600. Fax: (619)481-3247.
E-mail: nancy@tehabi.com. Managing Editor: Nancy Cash. Estab. 1992. Specializes in design and production
of large-format, visual books. Works hand-in-hand with publishers, corporations, institutions and nonprofit
organizations to identify, develop, produce and market high-quality visual books for the international market
place. Produces lifestyle/gift books; institutional books; children's books; corporate-sponsored books and
CD-ROM publishing.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 75-100 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year.
Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop,
Aldus FreeHand and 3-D programs. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds
artists through sourcebooks, publications and submissions.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $100-10,000.
^THISTLEDOWN PRESS LTD., 633 Main St., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7H OJ8 Canada. (306)244-
1722. Fax: (306)244-1762. Director, Production: Allan Forrie. Estab. 1975. Publishes trade and mass market
paperback originals. Types of books include contemporary and experimental fiction, juvenile, young adult
and poetry. Specializes in poetry creative and young adult fiction. Publishes 10-12 titles/year. Titles include
The Blue Jean Collection; The Big Bum, by Lesley Choyce; and The Blue Camaro, by R.P. Maclntyre. 50%
require freelance illustration. Book catalog for SASE.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 8-10 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers local Cana
dian freelancers. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration. Uses only Canadian artists and illustrators for
its title covers. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and photocopies. Illustrators send post
card samples. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call
for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies.
Buys one-time rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10-12 illustration jobs/year. Prefers painting or drawing, "but we have used tapes
try — abstract or expressionist to representational" Also uses 10% computer illustration. Pays by the project
$250-600.
Tips: "Look at our books and send appropriate material. More young adult and adolescent titles are being
published, requiring original cover illustration and cover design. New technology (Adobe Illustrator, Photo
shop) has slightly altered our cover design concepts."
THOMPSON WORKS, INC., 4600 Longfellow Ave., Minneapolis MN 55407-3638. E-mail: blt@skypoi
nt.com. President: Brad Thompson. Book publisher and independent book producer/packager. Estab. 1980.
Publishes trade paperback originals and textbooks. Publishes nonfiction. Types of books include instructional
self-help, software, technical and business. Specializes in business and computer. Publishes 10 titles/year.
100% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 7 designers/year. Uses illustrators mainly for textbook
graphics and cartoons. Also for book design and jacket/cover design. 50% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress and Ventura. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photostats. Samples are filed. Reports back
about queries/submissions only if interested. To show portfolio mail photostats. "We will request what we
need based on photostats." Considers complexity of project and budget when establishing payment. Negoti
ates rights purchased. Originals not returned.
Book Design: Assigns 15 freelance design and 20 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the hour, $25
minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays bv the project
$400-1,200. F J
THE MAPLE LEAF before a listing indicates that the market is Canadian.
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Text IS lustration: Assigns several large freelance jobs/year. Prefers technical (maps, complex tints, obvi
ously beyond computer graphic capabilities). Pays by the hour, $25 minimum.
Tips: "Make sure we have a good representation of the kind of work you want to get. Then be patient. We
do not begin shopping for art until the project is underway to avoid wasting time and false starts. We are
not shy about using people across the country as long as they take deadline commitments seriously."
TIMES MIRROR HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP, 2460 Kerper Blvd., Dubuque IA 52001. (319)588-
1451. Art/Design Supervisor: Donna Slade. Estab. 1944. Publishes hardbound and paperback college text
books. Produces more than 200 titles/year. 10% require freelance design; 70% require freelance illustration.
Needs: Works with 15-25 freelance designers and 30-50 illustrators/year. Uses freelancers for advertising.
90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand. Works on assignment only,
First Contact & Terms: Prefers color 35rnm slides and color or b&w photocopies. Send query letter with
brochure, resume, slides and/or tearsheets. "Do not send samples that are not a true representation of your
work quality." Reports back in 1 month. Accepts disk submissions. Samples returned by SASE if requested.
Reports back on future assignment possibilities. Buys all rights. Pays $35-350 for b&w and color promotional
artwork. Pays half contract for unused assigned work.
Book Design: Assigns 50-70 freelance design jobs/year. Uses artists for all phases of process. Pays by the
project. Payment varies widely according to complexity.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 70-80 freelance design jobs and 20-30 illustration jobs/year. Pays $350 average
and negotiates pay for special projects.
Text Illustration: Assigns 75-100 freelance jobs/year. Considers b&w and color work. Prefers computer-
generated, continuous tone, some mechanical line drawings; ink preferred for b&w. Pays $30-500.
Tips: "In the field, there is more use of color. There is need for sophisticated color skills — the artist must
be knowlegeable about the way color reproduces in the printing process. Be prepared to contribute to content
as well as style. Tighter production schedules demand an awareness of overall schedules. Must be depend
able.1'
JTOR BOOKS, Dept. AM, 175 Fifth Ave., 14th Floor, New York NY 10010. (212)388-0100. Art Director:
Irene Gallo (hardcover). Junior Designer: Pete Lutjen (mass market paperback). Specializes in hardcover
and paperback originals and reprints: espionage, thrillers, horror, mysteries and science fiction. Publishes
180 titles/year; heavy on science fiction. Recent titles include The Boat of a Million Years, by Poul Anderson;
The Eagle and the Raven, by James Michener and The Ring of Charon, by Roger MacBride Allen.
First Contact & Terms: All covers are freelance. Works with 50-100 freelance illustrators and 5-10
freelance designers/year. Works on assignment only. Send query letter with color photographs, slides or
tearsheets to be kept on file ''unless unsuitable." Portfolios may be dropped off Monday through Friday
from 9:30-5:30; 24-hour turnaround. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
Original work returned after job's completion. Considers skill and experience of artist, and project's budget
when establishing payment. "We buy the right to use art on all editions of book it is commissioned for and
in promotion of book."
Book Design: Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 180 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500 minimum.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project.
Tips: "We would like to see more technical proficiency. In science fiction, more realistic renditions of
machinery, etc.; less wild, cartoony, colorful 'futuristic' stuff. Hardcover list tends to be a little more experi
mental in look. If your style is more commercial, send to Pete. If it's more experimental, send to Irene."
TRANSPORTATION TRAILS, National Bus Trader, Inc., 9698 W. Judson Rd., Polo IL 61064.
(815)946-2341. Fax: (815)946-2347. Editor: Larry Plachno. Production Manager: Joseph Plachno. Estab.
1977. Imprints include National Bus Trader, Transportation Trails Books; also publishes Bus Tours Magazine.
Company publishes hardcover and mass market paperback originals and magazines. Types of books include
"primarily transportation history but some instruction and reference." Publishes 5-7 titles/year. Titles include
Breezers— A Lighthearted History of The Open Trolley Car in America and The Steam Locomotive Directory
of North America. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 1 freelancer/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers local freelancers
if possible with experience in transportation and rail subjects. Uses freelancers mainly for covers and chapter
logo lines. Also for text illustration, maps, occasional magazine illustrations, and oil paintings for Christmas
magazine covers. Works on assignment only. 20% of freelance work requires knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with "any reasonable sample." Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Artist should follow up with letter after initial query. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 3-6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $150-700. Prefers b&w
pen & ink line drawing of subject with rubylith/amberlith overlays for color.
Text Illustration: Assigns 3-6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-200. Prefers silhou
ette b&w line drawing approximately 42X6 picas.
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Tips: First-time assignments are usually silhouette text illustrations; book jackets and magazine covers a
given to "proven" freelancers. "Send samples and ask for our letter, which explains what we want."
TREEHAUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 906 W. Loveland Ave., P.O. Box 249, Loveland OH 4514
(513)683-5716. Fax: (513)683-2882. President: Gerard Pottebaum. Estab. 1973. Publisher. Specializes i
books, periodicals, texts, TV productions. Product specialties are social studies and religious education.
Needs: Approached by 12-24 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelance:
with experience in illustrations for children. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for all work. Als
for illustrations and designs for books and periodicals. 5% of work is with print ads. Needs computer-literal
freelancers for illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, transparencies, photocopies and SASE. Sample
sometimes filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Art Directc
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, tearsheets, slide;
photostats and transparencies. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary accordin
to project. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions and other publisher's materials.
TROLL ASSOCIATES, Book Division, 100 Corporate Dr., Mahwah NJ 07430. Vice President: Maria
Frances. Specializes in hardcovers and paperbacks for juveniles (3- to 15-year-olds). Publishes more tha
100 titles/year. 30% require freelance design and illustrations.
Needs: Works with 30 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with 2-3 years of experience. Works on assign
ment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure/flier, resume and tearsheets or photostats. Sample
returned by SASE only if requested. Reports in 1 month. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Consider
complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, budget and rights purchased when establishing payment
Buys all rights or negotiates rights purchased. Originals usually not returned at job's completion.
THE TRUMPET CLUB, SCHOLASTIC INC., (formerly The Trumpet Club/Marketing Services/Bantan
Doubleday Dell Publishing Group), 568 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York NY 10036. Art Director: Deboral
Thoden. Estab. 1985. Mail-order school book club specializing in paperbacks and related promotional ma
terial. Publishes juvenile fiction and nonfiction and original classroom products. Does not publish any origina
books written outside.
Needs: Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Prefers local computer and non
computer designers and illustrators with children's illustration experience; but out-of-towners okay, Usei
freelancers for direct mail and catalog design; poster, sticker, book mark and bookplate illustration; and othe:
original classroom products. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress
Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter, resume and tearsheets. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio
should include photostats, final reproduction/product. "No slides please." Considers complexity of projec
and project's budget when establishing payment. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Illustration: Pays by the project, based on complexity.
Tips: "We are looking for freelance Macintosh designers and illustrators familiar with QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Non-computer illustrators are considered as well. We prefer designers whc
can carry a job through to production."
UAHC PRESS, 838 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10021. (212)249-0100. Director of Publications: Stuart L.
Benick. Produces books and magazines for Jewish school children and adult education. Recent titles include
1001 Chickens, by Seymour Rossel; and The Matzah Ball Fairy, by Carla Heymsfeld. Books have "clean"
look. Book catalog free on request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples or write for interview. Include SASE. Reports within 3 weeks.
Jackets/Covers: Pays by the project, $250-600.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $150-200.
Tips: Seeking "clean and catchy" design and illustration.
n /^ PUBLISHING HOUSE, INC., Dept. AM, 120 American Rd., Morris Plains NJ
U/SJ5U, (201)292-6857. Art Director: Jean Scrocco. Specializes in original and reprint hardcovers, preschool
through age 8, in watercolor and color pencil, especially juvenile and adult classics. Publishes 14 titles/year
for ages 4-adult. Recent titles include The Velveteen Rabbit, The Nutcracker and The Gift of the Magi.
• They also have the Spider Web Art Gallery on the Internet: http://www.spiderwebgallery.com.
First Contact & Terms: Approached by 750 freelance artists/year. Works with 6 freelance artists/year.
Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are not returned. Original
work returned after job's completion. Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and
project's budget when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
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Book Design: Assigns 6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300 minimum.
Text illustration: Assigns 6 freelance jobs/year. "No preference in medium — art must be detailed and
realistic." Pays by the project, "depends on the number of pieces being illustrated."
Tips: "In a portfolio, we're looking for realism in a color and b&w medium. We want to see how artists do
people, animals, architecture, natural settings, fantasy creatures; in short, we want to see the range that artists
are capable of. We do not want to see original artwork. Usually the biggest problem we have is receiving a
group of images that doesn't adequately represent the full range of the artist's capabilities/'
UNSVELT SMC., Box 28130, San Diego CA 92198. (619)746-4005. Fax: (619)746-3139. Manager: R.H.
Jacobs. Publishes hardcover and paperback originals on astronautics and related fields; occasionally publishes
veterinary first-aid manuals. Specializes in space. Publishes 10 titles/year; all have illustrations. Recent titles
include Space/light Mechanics 1994, Guidance and Control 1994 Space Programs and Fiscal Reality. Books
have "glossy covers with illustrations." Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Prefers local freelancers. Sometimes uses freelancers for covers, title sheets, dividers, occasionally
a few illustrations.
First Contact & Terms: Please call before making any submissions. "We have been only using local
sources." Reports in 1 month on unsolicited submissions. Buys one-time rights. Originals are returned at
job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 10 illustration jobs/year. Pays $50-100 for front cover
illustration or frontispiece.
Text Illustration: Pays by the project, $50-100.
Tips: "Books usually include a front cover illustration and frontispiece. Illustrations have to be space-related.
We obtain most of our illustrations from authors and from NASA. We usually do not use freelance sources."
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA PRESS, Box 870380, Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0380. (205)348-1571
or (205)348-1570. Fax: (205)348-9201. E-mail: ebradley@uapress.ua.edu. Production Manager: Rick Cook.
Designer: Erin T. Bradley. Specializes in hardcover and paperback originals and reprints of academic titles.
Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles include Between the Eagle and the Sun: Traces of Japan, by Ihab
Hassan; and Scars: American Poetry in the Face of Violence, by Cynthia Dubin Edelberg. 5% require
freelance design.
Needs: Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Requires book design experience, preferably with university press
work. Works on assignment only. 100% of freelance design demands knowledge of Mac PageMaker 5.0,
Macromedia FreeHand 5.0 and Adobe Photoshop 3.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and slides. Accepts disk submissions
if compatible with Macintosh versions of above programs; provided that a hard copy that is color accurate
is also included. Samples not filed are returned only if requested. Reports back within a few days. To show
portfolio, mail tearsheets, final reproduction/product and slides. Considers project's budget when establishing
payment. Buys all rights. Originals are not returned.
Book Design: Assigns several freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, $250 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1-2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $250 minimum.
Tips: Has a limited freelance budget. "We often need artwork that is abstract or vague rather than very
pointed or focused on an obvious idea. For book design, our requirements are that they be classy and for the
most part conservative."
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS, 312 N. 14th, Lincoln NE 68588-0484. (402)472-3581.
Fax: (402)472-0308. Production Manager: Debra K. Turner. Estab. 1941. Publishes hardcover originals and
trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include history. Specializes in Western history, Ameri
can Indian ethnohistory, nature, Civil War, women's studies. Publishes 111 titles/year. Titles include Custer's
Last Campaign, Billy the Kid and Jubal's Raid. 5-10% require freelance illustration; 20% require freelance
design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. "We
must use Native American artists for books on that subject." Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with appropriate samples. Samples are filed. Reports back to
the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of color tearsheets and 4 X 5 transparencies.
Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 10 freelance design and varying number of freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by
the project, $500 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Usually prefers realistic, western, action styles. Pays by the project, $300-500.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS, 1005 Asp Ave. Norman OK 73019. (405)325-5111. Fax:
(405)325-4000. Production Manager: Patsy Willcox. Estab. 1927. Company publishes hardcover and trade
paperback originals and reprints and textbooks. Types of books include biography, coffee table books, history,
nonfiction, reference, textbooks, western. Specializes in Western/Indian nonfiction. Publishes 80 titles/year.
356 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
75% require freelance illustration (for jacket/cover). 5% require freelance design. Book catalog free t
request.
Needs: Approached by 15-20 freelancers/year. Works with 40-50 freelance illustrators and 4-5 designer
year. "We cannot commission work, must find existing art." Uses freelancers mainly for jacket/cover illustrj
tions. Also for jacket/cover and book design. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus Pag<
Maker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, CorelDraw and Ventura.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies. Samples are file<
Does not report back. Artist should contact us 1 month after submission. Art Director will contact artist f<
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book dummy and photostats. Buys reprint right
Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through submissions, attending exhibits, art shou
and word of mouth.
Book Design: Assigns 4-5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 4-5 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
JVIDA PUBLISHERS, 3333 SW 15 St., Pompano FL 33442-8134. (954)570-8765 ext 211. Creativ
Director: John Cote. Estab. 1946. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints, mass market paperbac
originals, textbooks, audio tapes, types of book include religious, bibles. Publishes 100 Spanish, 60 Portt
guese, 30 French titles/year Recent titles include Well done, by Dave Thomas; Answers to Life's Problem,
by Billy Graham. 10% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 3 freelance illustrators and 3 freelance designers/year. Works with 3 freelanc
illustrators and 5 freelance designers/year. Prefers freelancers experienced in Macintosh environment. Use
freelancers mainly for book cover. 95% of freelance design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge c
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers should send query letter with brochure, photographs, resume, tearsheefc
Illustrators should send postcard sample and/or query letter with resume, photographs, slides, tearsheets anc
or transparencies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with above programs. Samples are filed or ar
returned. Reports back only if interested. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interestec
Portfolio should include photographs, tearsheets, transparencies. Buys all rights.
Jacket/Covers: Pays for design by the project, $400-1,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $200-500
Tips: It is helpful if artist has knowledge of producing a finished electronic mechanical creating speck
effects in Photoshop and most importantly, has knowledge of good design.
JVISUAL EDUCATION CORPORATION, 14 Washington Rd., Princeton NJ 08543. (609)799-920C
Production Manager: Barbara Kopel. Estab. 1969. Independent book producer/packager of textbooks ani
reference books. Specializes in social studies, history, geography, vocational, math, science, etc. 10% requir
freelance illustration; 80% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelance artists/year. Works with 4-5 illustrators and 5-15 designers/year. Buy
5-10 illustrations/year. Prefers artists with experience in textbooks, especially health, medical, social studies
Uses freelancers mainly for interior illustration. Also for jacket/cover illustration. Works on assignment onl}
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and resume. Samples are filed. Reports back t<
the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail roughs and tearsheets. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Originals returned at job's completion.
Book Design: Assigns 5-15 jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 1-2 design jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2-3 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Designers, if you contact us with samples we will invite you to do a presentation and make assignment
as suitable work arises. Graphic artists, when working assignments we review our files. Enclose typical rati
structure with your samples."
fVOYAGEUR PRESS, 123 N. Second St., Stillwater MN 55082. (612)430-2210. Fax: (612)430-2211
Editorial Director: Michael Dregni. Pre-Press Coordinator: Andrea Rud. Estab. 1973. Book publisher. Pub
lishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Types of books include Americana, collectibles, travel, cook
books, natural history and regional. Specializes in natural history, travel and regional subjects. Publishes 2(
titles/year. Recent titles include Loons: Song of the Wild and Backroads of Colorado. 10% require freelana
illustration; 90% require freelance design. Book catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-5 freelance illustrators and 2-5 freelance
designers/year. Prefers artists with experience in maps and book and cover design. Uses freelance artist!
mainly for cover and book design. Also uses freelance artists for jacket/cover illustration and direct mail anc
catalog design. 100% of design requires computer skills. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, photocopies, SASE anc
tearsheets, list of credits and nonreturnable samples of work that need not be returned. Samples are filed
Reports back to the artist only if interested. "We do not review portfolios unless we have a specific projec
in mind. In that case, we'll contact artists for a portfolio review." Usually buys first rights. Originals returnee
at job's completion.
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Book Design: Assigns 15-20 freelance design jobs and 2-5 freelance illustration jobs/year.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15-20 freelance design and 2-5 freelance illustration jobs/year.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2-5 freelance design and 2-5 design illustration jobs/year.
Tips: "We use more book designers than artists or illustrators, since most of our books are illustrated with
photographs."
j. WESTON WALCH PUBLISHING, 321 Valley St., Portland ME 04102. (207)772-2846. Fax:
(207)774-7167. Art Director: Kiyo Tabery. Estab. 1927. Company publishes supplementary educational books
and other material (video, software, audio, posters, cards, games, etc.). Types of books include instructional
and young adult. Specializes in all middle and high school subject areas. Publishes 100 titles/year. Recent
titles include Teaching from a Positive Perspective, Glorious Glue, Cultural Conflicts and Microsoft Works
in Your Classroom. 15-25% require freelance illustration. Book catalog free by request.
• J. Weston Walch Publishing is now producing GeoSafari educational card sets in partnership with
Educational Insights.
Needs: Approached by 70-100 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 5-10 designers/
year. Prefers local freelancers only. Uses freelancers mainly for text and/or cover illustrations. Also for jacket/
cover design.
First Contact & Terms: Send tearsheets, SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand or Framemaker.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, roughs and
tearsheets. Buys one-time rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through submissions,
reviewing with other art directors in the local area.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10-15 freelance design and 10-20 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-
600.
Text & Poster Illustration: Pays by the project, $500-4,000.
Tips: "Show a facility with taking subject matter appropriate for middle and high school curriculums and
presenting it in a new way.
WARNER BOOKS INC., 1271 Sixth Ave., New York NY 10020. (212)522-7200. Vice President, Pub
lisher/Warner Treasures and Creative Director of Warner Books: Jackie Meyer. Publishes mass market paper
backs and adult trade hardcovers and paperbacks. Publishes 350 titles/year. Recent titles include 707 Ways
to Stay Young and The Bridges of Madison County. 20% require freelance design; 80% require freelance
illustration.
• Others in the department are Diane Luger, Don Puckey, Rachel McClain and Lisa McGany. Send
them mailers for their files as well.
Needs: Approached by 500 freelancers/year. Works with 150 freelance illustrators and 30 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for illustration and handlettering. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Do not call for appointment or portfolio review. Mail samples only. Send brochure
or tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights)
to previously published work. Originals are returned at job's completion (artist must pick up). "Check
for most recent titles in bookstores." Finds artists through books, mailers, parties, lectures, judging and
colleagues.
Jackets/Covers: Pays for design and illustration by the project; $1,000 minimum. Uses all styles of jacket
illustrations.
Tips: Industry trends include "more graphics and stylized art." Looks for "photorealistic style with imagina
tive and original design and use of eye-catching color variations. Artists shouldn't talk too much. Good
design and art should speak for themselves."
WEBB RESEARCH GROUP, Box 314, Medford OR 97501. (503)664-4442. Owner: Bert Webber. Estab.
1979. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Types of books include biography, reference, history
and travel. Specializes in the history and development of the Pacific Northwest and the Oregon Trail Recent
titles include Dredging for Gold, by Bert Webber; and Top Secret, by James Martin Davis and Bert Webber.
5% require freelance illustration. Book catalog for SAE with 2 first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by more than 30 freelancers/year, "but most do not read what subject areas we will
look at." Uses freelancers for localizing travel maps and doing sketches of Oregon Trail scenes. Also for
jacket/cover and text illustration. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and photocopied samples of the artists' Oregon
Trail subjects. "We will look only at subjects in which we are interested— Oregon history, development and
Oregon Trail." Samples are not filed and are only returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to
the artist only if interested and SASE is received. Portfolios are not reviewed. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Originals often returned at job's completion.
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Jackets/Covers: Assigns about 10 freelance design jobs/year. Payment negotiated.
Text Illustration: Assigns 6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Payment negotiated.
Tips: "Freelancers negatively impress us because they do not review our specifications and send sampl
unrelated to what we do. We do not want to see 'concept' examples of what some freelancer thinks is 'gre
stuff.' If the subject is not in our required subject areas, do not waste samples or postage or our time wi
unwanted heavy mailings. We, by policy do not, will not, will never, respond to postal card inquiries. Mo
fail to send SASE thus submissions go into the ashcan, never looked at, for the first thing we consider wi
unsolicited material is if there is SASE. Time is valuable for artists and for us. Let's not waste it."
JSAMUEL WEISER INC., Box 612, York Beach ME 03910. (207)363-4393. Fax: (207)363-5799. E-mai
weiserbooks@ichange.com. Vice President: B. Lundsted. Specializes in hardcover and paperback original
reprints and trade publications on metaphysics/oriental philosophy/esoterica. Recent titles include Helpir
Heaven Happen, by Donald Curtis and Comfort to the Sick, by Brother Aloysius. "We use visionary art <
nature scenes/' Publishes 20 titles/year. Catalog available for SASE.
Needs: Approached by approximately 25 artists/year. Works with 10-15 illustrators and 2-3 designers/yea
Uses freelancers for jacket/cover design and illustration. 80% of design and 40% of illustration demai]
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume, photocopies and tearsheets. Illustrate]
send query letter with photocopies, photographs, SASE and tearsheets. "We can use art or photos. I want t
see samples I can keep." Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports bac
within 1 month only if interested. Originals are returned to artist at job's completion. To show portfolio, ma
tearsheets, color photocopies or slides. Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist, project
budget, turnaround time and rights purchased when establishing payment. Buys one-time nonexclusive right:
Finds most artists through references/word-of-mouth, portfolio reviews and samples received through th
mail.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 design jobs/year. Prefers airbrush, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Pays by th
project, $100-500.
Tips: "We're interested in buying art that we use to create a cover, or in artists with professional experienc
with cover film — who can work from inception of design to researching/creating image to type design; w
work with old-fashioned mechanicals, film and disk. Don't send us drawings of witches, goblins and demom
for that is not what our field is about. You should know something about us before you send materials."
^DANIEL WEISS ASSOCIATES INC., 33 W. 17th St., New York NY 10011. (212)645-3865. Fa*
(212)633-1236. Art Director: Paul Matarazzo. Independent book producer/packager. Publishes mass marke
paperback originals. Publishes mainstream fiction, juvenile, young adult, self-help and humor. Recent title
include Sweet Valley University, Sweet Valley High and Sweet Valley Twins series, Summer series and Bone
chillers series. 80% require freelance illustration; 25% require freelance design. Book catalog not available
Needs: Approached by 50 freelance artists/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 5 freelance design
ers/year. Only uses artists with experience in mass market illustration or design. Uses freelance artists maml
for jacket/cover illustration and design. Also uses freelance artists for book design. Works on assignmeri
only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets, photographs and photocopies
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. T<
show portfolio, mail original/final art, slides dummies, tearsheets and transparencies. Sometimes request
work on spec before assigning a job. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned a
job's completion.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 10 freelance design and 50-75 freelance illustration jobs/year. Only criteria fo
media and style is that they reproduce well.
Tips: "Know the market and have the professional skills to deliver what is requested on time. Book publishing
is becoming very competitive. Everyone seems to place a great deal of importance on the cover design a;
that affects a book's sell through in the book stores."
WESTERN PUBLISHING CO., INC., 850 Third Ave., New York NY 10022. (212)753-8500. Fax;
(212)371-1091. Art Directors: Sandra Forrest and Remo Cosentino. Contact: Brenda Echiverrias. Printing
company and publisher. Imprint is Golden Books. Publishes preschool, juvenile, young adult and adult nature
guides. Specializes in picture books themed for infant to 8-year-olds. Publishes 200 titles/year. Titles include
I Love Christmas, Walt Disney's Lion King and other film releases. 100% require freelance illustration. Bool;
catalog free by request.
Needs: Approached by several hundred artists/year. Works with approximately 100 illustrators/year. Very
little freelance design work. Most design is done in-house. Buys enough illustration for 200 plus new titles,
the majority being licensed character books. Artists must have picture book experience; illustrations are
generally full color. Uses freelancers primarily for picture books for young children, and secondarily for
natural science guides, pre-teen covers and interiors. 35% (more if we could find qualified people) of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop. "Quark is a necessity "
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Portfolio drop-off on Thursdays. Will look at original artwork and/or color
representations in portfolios, but please do not send original art through the mail. Royalties or work for hire
according to project.
Jackets/Covers: All design done in-house. Makes outright purchase of cover illustrations.
Text Illustration: Assigns approximately 250 freelance illustration jobs/year. Payment varies.
Tips: "We are open to a much wider variety of styles than in previous years. However, illustrations that
have mass market appeal, featuring appealing multicultural children will get strongest consideration."
JWHALESBACK BOOKS, Box 9546, Washington DC 20016. (202)333-2182. Fax: (202)333-2184. Pub
lisher: W.D. Howells. Estab. 1988. Imprint of Howells House. Company publishes hardcover and trade
paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include biography, history, art, architecture, social and
human sciences. Publishes 2-4 titles/year. 80% require freelance illustration; 80% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 6-8 freelance artists/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 1-3 freelance
designers/year. Buys 10-20 freelance illustrations/job. Prefers local artists with experience in color and
desktop. Uses freelance artists mainly for illustration and book/jacket designs. Also uses freelance artists for
jacket/cover illustration and design; text, direct mail, book and catalog design. 20-40% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE and photocopies. Samples are not filed
and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w roughs and photostats. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Book Design: Assigns 2-4 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-800.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 24 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $300-800.
Text Illustration: Assigns 6-8 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $100 minimum.
JWHITE WOLF PUBLISHING, 780 Park N. Blvd., Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30021. (404)292-1819.
(404)294-1474. Estab. 1986. Imprints include Borealis, World of Darkness. Publishes hardcover originals,
trade and mass market papberback originals and reprints. Types of books include experimental fiction, fantasy,
horror, science fiction. Specializes in alternative horror and dark fantasy. Publishes 24 titles/year. Recent
titles include: Edgeworks, by Harlan Ellison; Resume with Monsters, Borderlands. 65% require freelance
illustration. Book catalog free.
Needs: Approached by 50 illustrators/year. Works with 20 illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers experienced
in 4-color, b&w, and photo collage. Uses freelancers mainly for book covers and some interior illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies, photographs, photostats and/or printed samples. Send follow-
up postcard every year. Accepts disk submissions from illustrators. Samples are filed or returned by SASE.
Reports back only if interested. Buys all rights.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 20 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays for illustration by project, $500-2,000.
Prefers collage, figurative, painterly, and/or experimental work.
Text Illustration: Assigns 2 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by project, $50-100. Prefers line art and
figurative work. Finds freelancers through submissions, conventions and word of mouth.
Tips: "We are looking for work that is experimental and unusual."
ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY, 6340 Oakton, Morton Grove EL 60053-2723. Editor: Kathleen
Tucker. Art Director: Scott Piehl. Specializes in hardcover original juvenile fiction and nonfiction — many
picture books for young children. Publishes 25 titles/year. Recent titles include Two of Everything, by Lily
Toy Hong; and Do Pirates Take Baths, by Kathy Tucker. 100% require freelance illustration. Books need "a
young look — we market to preschoolers mostly."
Needs: Works with 30 illustrators and 3 designers/year. Prefers working with artists who have experience
illustrating juvenile trade books. Freelancers should be familiar with QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send resume. Illustrators send postcard sample and tearsheets. "One
sample is not enough. We need at least three. Do not send original art through the mail." Accepts disk
submissions. Samples are not returned. Reports back "if we have a project that seems right for the artist.
We like to see evidence that an artist can show the same children and adults in a variety of moods, poses
and environments." Rights purchased vary. Original work returned at job's completion "if artist holds the
copyright."
Cover/Text Illustration: Cover assignment is usually part of text illustration assignment. Assigns 30
freelance jobs/year. Prefers realistic and semi-realistic art. Pays by flat fee or royalties.
Tips: Especially looks for "an artist's ability to draw people, especially children and the ability to set an
appropriate mood for the story."
WILD HONEY, An Ottenheimer Publishers Company, 10 Church Lane, Baltimore MD 21208. (410)484-
2100. Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1994. Specializing in literature, picture books, and trade novelty books
for children. Some adult titles, also art and literature oriented. Produces 4-6 titles/year. Titles include Guten-
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berg's Gift, by Nancy Willard, illustrated by Bryan Leister; and Animals A to Z, by James Balog.
Needs: Hires up to 6 illustrators/year; also hires calligraphy/lettering artists regularly. 100% of de:
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand (latest '
sions).
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter. Illustrators send postcard sample or query letter ^
slides or photocopies to be kept on file. Accepts submissions on disk, but not preferable. Samples not f
are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
Book Design: Assigns up to 2 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $800-4,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 2 freelance design and 8 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $800-10,
depending upon project, time spent and any changes.
Text Illustration: Assigns up to 6 freelance illustration jobs/year.
JWILLIAMSON PUBLISHING, P.O. Box 185, Charlotte VT 05445. (802)425-2102. Fax: (802)4
2199. Editorial Director: Susan Williamson. Estab. 1983. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback origin
Types of books include juvenile, nonfiction, preschool. Specializes in children's activity and hands-on lei
ing. Publishes 12 titles/year. Recent titles include: Tales of the Shimmering Sky; The Kids Multicultural
Book. Book catalog free for 8!/2X 11 SASE with 5 first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 50 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 6 illustrators and 3 designers/y
100% of freelance design demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume, SASE. Illustra
send postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies, resume and SASE. Samples are filed. Rep
back only if interested.
Tips: "We are looking for both b&w and 4-color illustration — everything from step-by-step how-to (alw
done with personality as opposed to technical drawings) to full page pictorial interpretational with folk tak
JWILLOWISP PRESS, 801 94th Ave. NL, St. Petersburg FL 33702-2426. (813)578-7600. Fax: (813)5
3105. Art Director: Michael Petty. Estab. 1982. Imprint of PAGES, Inc. Imprints include Riverbank Pr
Hamburger Press, Worthington Press. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints, mass market pa]
back originals and reprints, audio tapes, CD-ROM. Types of book include adventure, biography, comic bo<
fantasy, history, horror, humor, juvenile, mainstream, nonfiction, preschool, romance, science fiction, yoi
adult, calendars, activity kits, bookmarks, posters, diary books, etc. Specializes in juvenile and young a<
fiction and nonfiction. Publishes 30-35 titles/year. Recent titles include The Little Princess, Jane Gooi
Story, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Johnny Appleseed, The Time Machine. 90% require freelance illustrati
Book catalog free for 9 X 11 SASE with 6 first-class stamps.
Needs: Approached by 80 freelance illustrators and 10 freelance designers/year. Works with 20 freela
illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers experienced in children's book publishing. Uses freelancers mainly
illustration work for picture books and covers.
First Contact & Terms: Illustrators send query letter with photocopies, photographs, photostats, prir
samples, resume, SASE and/or tearsheets. Send postcard sample and follow-up postcards every year. Acc(
disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. or Adobe Photoshop. Send EPS files. Si
pies are filed and are returned by SASE. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interesi
Rights vary according to project. Finds freelancers through agents, submissions.
Jacket/Covers: Assigns 30 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays for illustration by the project $500-2,6
Text Illustration: Assigns 30 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $50-6,000.
Tips: It is helpful if artist is knowledgeable about the way color reproduces in the printing process.
WILSHIRE BOOK CO., 12015 Sherman Rd., North Hollywood CA 91605. (818)765-8579. Preside
Melvin Powers. Company publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include biograf
humor, instructional, New Age, psychology, self help, inspirational and other types of nonfiction. Publis
25 titles/year. Recent titles include Think Like a Winner!, The Princess Who Believed in Fairy Tales, \
The Knight in Rusty Armor. 100% require freelance design. Catalog for SASE with first-class stamps.
Needs: Uses freelancers mainly for book covers, to design cover plus type. Also for direct mail desi
"We need graphic design ready to give to printer. Computer cover designs are fine."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with fee schedule, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies (cof
of previous book covers). Portfolio may be dropped off every Monday-Friday. Portfolio should include b<
dummy, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Buys first, reprint or one-time rights. Interested in buying sec<
rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Negotiates payment.
Book Design: Assigns 25 freelance design jobs/year.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 25 cover jobs/year.
WOODSONG GRAPHICS INC., Box 304, Lahaska PA 18931-0304. (215)794-8321. President: El
Bordner. Specializes in paperback originals covering a wide variety of subjects, "but no textbooks or techni
material so far." Publishes 3-6 titles/year. Titles include Snowflake Come Home, by John Giegling. Bo<
are "usually 5Vi X 8!/2 format, simple text style with 4-color laminated covers and good halftone illustratii
accompanying text where appropriate."
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Needs: Approached by several hundred freelancers/year. Works with 1-5 freelance illustrators/year depend
ing on projects and schedules; works with "only a couple of designers, but we expect to expand in this area
very soon." Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and samples to be kept on file. Any format is
acceptable for samples, except originals. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested.
Originals are returned to artist at job's completion. Considers complexity of assignment, skill and experience
of artist, project's budget and turnaround time when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary according
to project.
Book Design: Assigns 2-3 freelance jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400 minimum.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 3-6 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $150 minimum.
Text Bliustration: Assigns 2-3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Medium and style vary according to job.
Pays by the project, $250 minimum.
Tips: "As small publishers, we are not necessarily on the 'cutting edge* regarding new trends. We still want
art that is beautiful or exciting, and conveys the style and quality of the publication. We are also considering
a line of cards and stationery at this time, as well as some traditional 'gallery' art — portraits, serious land
scapes, wildlife art, etc."
WORD PUBLISHING, 1501 LBJ Freeway, Suite 650, Dallas TX 75234. (214)488-9673. Fax: (214)488-
1311. Senior Art Director: Tom Williams. Estab. 1951. Imprints include Word Bibles and Word Kids. Com
pany publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints; audio; and
video. Types of books include adventure (children's), biography, fiction, juvenile, nonfiction, preschool,
religious, self-help, young adult and sports biography. "All books have a strong Christian content — including
fiction." Publishes 120 titles/year. Recent titles include Storm Warning, by Billy Graham; The Body, by
Charles Colson; and Miracle Man, by Nolan Ryan. 30-35% require freelance illustration; 100% require
freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 1,500 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 30 designers/year.
Buys 35-50 freelance illustrations/year. Uses freelancers mainly for book cover and packaging design. Also
for jacket/cover illustration and design and text illustration. Also for multimedia projects. 90% of design and
5% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, photstats,
"whatever shows artist's work best." Accepts disk submissions, but not preferred. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include tearsheets and transparencies. Rights purchased vary according to project; usually
first rights. Originals are returned at job's completion. Finds artists through agents, Creative Black Book,
American Showcase, word of mouth and artists' submissions.
Jacket/Covers: Assigns 120 freelance design and 35-50 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project
$1,200-5,000. Considers all media — oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed.
Text Illustration: Assigns 10 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project $75-250. Prefers line
art.
Tips: "Please do not phone."
JYE GALLEON PRESS, Box 25, Fairfield WA 99012. (509)283-2422. Editorial Director: Glen Adams.
Estab. 1937. Publishes hardcover and paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include rare Western
history, Indian material, antiquarian shipwreck and old whaling accounts and town and area histories. Pub
lishes 20 titles/year. 10% require freelance illustration. Book catalog for SASE.
First Contact & Terms: Works with 2 freelance illustrators/year. Query with samples and SASE. No
advance. Pays promised fee for unused assigned work. Buys book rights.
Text Illustration: Buys b&w line drawings (pen & ink) of a historical nature; prefers drawings of groups
with facial expressions and some drawings of sailing and whaling vessels. Pays for illustration by the project,
$7.50-35.
Tips: " 'Wild' artwork is hardly suited to book illustration for my purposes. Many correspondents wish to
sell oil paintings. At this time we do not buy them. It costs too much to print them for short edition work."
*ZAPP STUDIO INC., 338 St. Antoine St E., #300, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1A3 Canada. (514)871-
4707. Fax: (514)871-4803. Art Director: Helene Cousineau. Estab. 1986. Company publishes hardcover
originals and reprints. Types of books include cookbooks, instructional, juvenile, preschool and textbooks.
Specializes in children's books. Publishes 40 titles/year. Recent titles include Telephone Fun (with Cellular
ALWAYS ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with queries
and sample packages.
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Phones) and Geo Mania. 50% require freelance illustration; 30% require freelance design.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 7 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers \vith experience in children's illustration. Uses freelancers for jacket/cover illustration and design
and book design. 50£ of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe
Photoshop. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume, photographs, SASE,
tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 and Adobe
Photoshop. Send EPS files. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back within 1 month. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include book dummy, final art and
transparencies. Buys first rights. Originals are not returned. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of mouth,
submissions and attending art exhibitions.
Book Design: Assigns 15 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500-2,000.
Jackets/Covers: Assigns 15 freelance design and 30 illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project.
Text Illustration: Assigns 30 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project
Tips: 4'0ur studio does its major publications concerning children's books and cookbooks."
ZOLAND BOOKS, INC,, 384 Huron Ave., Cambridge MA 02138. (617)864-6252. Design Director: Lori
Pease. Estab. 1987. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Types of books include
literary mainstream fiction, biography, juvenile, travel, poetry, fine art and photography. Specializes in litera
ture. Publishes 10-12 titles/year. Recent titles include Rosalind: A Family Romance, by Myra Goldberg; and
The Country Road, poems by James Laughlin. Books are of "quality manufacturing with full attention to
design and production, classic with a contemporary element." 10% require freelance illustration; 80% require
freelance design. Book catalog with SASE.
Needs: Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 6 freelance designers/year. Buys 3 illustrations/year. Uses
freelancers mainly for book and jacket design. Also for jacket/cover illustration and catalog design. 100%
of design work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or QuarkXPress. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photocopies or photostats.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Design Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project. Originals are returned at job's
completion.
Book Design: Assigns 10-12 jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500 minimum.
Jacket/Covers: Assigns 10-12 design and 1-3 freelance illustration jobs/year. Pays by the project, $500
minimum.
Tips: "We love to see all styles appropriate for a literary publisher."
Galleries
That dream of showing your work in a gallery can be closer than you realize. The
majority of galleries are actually quite approachable and open to new artists. So don't
be intimidated. If you approach them in the right way, they'll be happy to take a look
at your slides. If they feel your artwork doesn't fit their gallery, most will gently let
you know, often steering you toward a more appropriate one. Whenever you meet
rejection (and you will), tell yourself it's all part of being an artist.
It may take months, maybe years, for you to find a gallery to represent you. As you
submit your work and get feedback you might find out your style hasn't developed
enough to grab a gallery's interest. But don't worry, there are plenty of other venues
for you to show in until you are accepted in a commercial gallery. If you get involved
with your local art community, attend openings, read the arts section of your local
paper, you'll see there are hundreds of opportunities right in your city.
Enter group shows every chance you get. Go to the art department of your local
library and check out the bulletin board, then ask the librarian to steer you to regional
arts magazines that list "calls to artists" and other opportunities to exhibit your work.
Join a co-op gallery and show your work in a space ran by artists for artists. Is there a
restaurant in your town that shows the work of local artists? Ask the manager how you
can show your work. Become an active member in an arts group. They often mount
exhibitions of their members' work. Show your work whenever and wherever you can
until you find the right commercial gallery for you.
CHOOSE THE BEST APPROACH
The first thing you should know about galleries is that they probably won't come
knocking at your door asking to see your artwork. You will have to make the effort to
approach them. Gallery owners are people who love the arts and enjoy their involvement
with artists, but they are also business people. The artists they choose to represent must
not only be talented, but experienced and highly professional as well.
When we ask gallery directors for pet peeves they always discuss the talented new
comers walking into the gallery with paintings in hand. No matter how talented you
are, do not walk into a gallery with your paintings. Send a polished package of about
8 to 12 neatly labeled, mounted slides of your work submitted in plastic slide sheet
format (refer to the listings for more specific information on each gallery's preferred
submission method).
You don't have to move to New York City to find a gallery. Whether you live in a
small town or a big city, the easiest galleries to try first are the ones closest to you. It's
much easier to begin developing a reputation within a defined region. New artists rarely
burst onto the scene on a national level.
Before you decide whether or not to submit your slides to a particular gallery, try
to make a visit to the gallery. Browse for a while and see what type of work they sell.
Do you like the work? Is it similar to yours in quality and style? What about the staff?
Are they friendly and professional? Do they seem to know about the artists the gallery
handles? Do they have convenient hours? Sign the register book to get on their mailing
list. That's one good way to make sure the gallery sends out professional mailings to
prospective collectors.
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Don't visit just one gallery. Check out all the galleries in your area before making
a decision. If a gallery is listed in this book, read the listing for more information about
how the gallery works and how it prefers being approached.
FIND THE
As you search for the perfect gallery, it's important to understand the different types
of spaces and how they operate. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type
of space. The route you choose depends on your needs, the type of work you do, your
long term goals, and the audience you're trying to reach.
• Retail or commercial galleries. The goal of the retail gallery is to sell and promote
artists while turning a profit. Work in retail galleries is handled by a professional sales
staff, because selling the work is the gallery's major concern. Retail galleries take a
commission of 40 to 50 percent of all sales.
• Co-op galleries. Like retail galleries, co-ops exist to sell and promote artists' work,
but they are run by artists, and have no professional sales staff. Members of co-ops
exhibit their own work in exchange for a fee, which covers the gallery's overhead.
Some co-ops also take a small commission of 20 to 30 percent on work sold to cover
expenses. This type of arrangement also requires a time commitment. Members share
the responsibilities of gallery-sitting, housekeeping and maintenance.
• Rental galleries. In this type of arrangement, the artist rents space from an organiza
tion or individual in which to display work. The gallery makes its profit primarily
through rent and consequently may not take a commission on sales (or will take only
a very small commission). Some rental spaces provide publicity for artists, while others
do not.
• Nonprofit galleries. The mission of the nonprofit gallery is often to provide a forum
for public discussion through art. Many nonprofits exist solely for the benefit of the
public: to make art and culture accessible to all people. A show in this type of space
will provide the artist an opportunity to sell work and gain publicity, but the nonprofit
will not market the work aggressively, as its goals are not necessarily sales-oriented.
Nonprofits normally take a small commission of 20 to 30 percent.
• Museums. It is not appropriate to submit to most museums unless they publicize a
special competition or arts event. The work in museums is by established artists and is
usually donated by collectors or purchased through art dealers.
• Art consultancies. Generally, art consultants act as liasions between fine artists and
buyers. Most represent artists and take a commission on sales (as would a gallery).
Some even maintain small gallery spaces and show work to clients by appointment.
Corporate consultants, however, are sometimes paid by the corporations they serve and
consequently do not take a cut of the artist's sale. (See the Artists' Reps section, page
654.)
Explore Regional Options
Once you have achieved representation on a local level, you are ready to broaden
your scope by querying galleries in other cities. Many artists have had success showing
in multiple galleries. You may decide to concentrate on galleries in surrounding states,
becoming a "regional" artist. Some artists like to have an East Coast and a West Coast
gallery. When submitting to galleries outside your city, if you can't manage a personal
visit before you submit, read the listing carefully to make sure you understand what
type of work is shown in that gallery and get a feel for what the space is like. Ask a
friend or relative who lives in that city to check out the gallery for you. If the type of
work you do would be appropriate for the scope of the gallery, you could develop a
rewarding connection.
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To develop a sense of various galleries, look to the myriad of art publications that
contain reviews and advertising. A few such publications are AJRTnews, Art in America,
The New Art Examiner and regional publications such as ARTweek (West Coast), South
west An, Dialogue and Art New England. Lists of galleries can be found in An in
America's Guide to Galleries, Museums and Artists and Art Now, U.S.A. 's National An
Museum and Gallery Guide.
After you have identified galleries that interest you, check their listings to find out
exactly how they prefer to be approached. For a first contact, most galleries prefer a
cover letter, slides, resume and SASE. Realize, however, that slides alone won't get
you into a gallery. Follow Holly Solomon's advice from the Insider Report on page
472 and become an active member of the arts community. The visibility factor holds
a lot of weight with galleries.
SET THE RIGHT PRICE
A common question of beginning artists is "What do I charge for my paintings?*'
There are no hard and fast rules. Hie better know?* you bqcome, the more people will
pay for your work. Though you should never underprice your work, you inust take
into consideration what people are willing to pay. (See Negotiating the Best Deal
page 11.)
Alabama
CORPORATE ART SOURCE, 2960-F Zelda Rd., Montgomery AL 36106. (334)271-3772. Owner: Jean
Belt. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1983. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established
artists. "I don't represent artists, but keep a slide bank to draw from as resources." Curates 3 exhibits/
year. Open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday by appointment. Located in exclusive shopping center. Clientele:
corporate upscale, local. 10% private collectors, 90% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-12,000.
Most work sold at $400-1,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil/acrylic paintings on canvas,
pastel and watercolor. Also interested in sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, minimalism, color field, impressionism, photorealism,
hard-edge geometric abstraction, realism and imagism. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Pre
fers expressionism and painterly abstraction.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides
contract, shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides or photographs and SASE. Call for appointment to
show portfolio of slides and photographs. Replies in 6 weeks.
^EASTERN SHORE ART CENTER, 401 Oak St., Fairhope AL 36532. (334)928-2228. Executive Direc
tor: B.G. Hinds. Museum. Estab. 1957. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year. Located downtown; 8,000 sq. ft. of galleries.
• Artists applying to Eastern Shore should expect to wait at least a year for exhibits.
Media: Considers all media and prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts works on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals
and slides.
Tips: "Conservative, realistic art is appreciated more and sells better."
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART, 4850 Museum Dr., Mobile AL 36689. (334)343-2667. Director: Joe Schenk.
Clientele: tourists and general public. Sponsors 6 solo and 1 2 group shows/year. Average display time 6-8
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weeks. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists. Overall price range: $100-5,000; most
artwork sold at $100-500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of visual art.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "We are a general fine arts museum seeking a variety of style, media
and time periods." Looking for "historical significance."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers framed
artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, bio and SASE.
Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include slides, transparencies and
photographs. Replies only if interested within 3 months. Files resumes and slides. All material is returned
with SASE if not accepted or under consideration.
Tips: A common mistake artists make in presenting their work is "overestimating the amount of space
available." Recent gallery developments are the "prohibitive costs of exhibition — insurance, space, transpor
tation, labor, etc. Our city budget has not kept pace with increased costs."
$MARCI A WEBER/ART OBJECTS, INC., 1050 Woodley Rd., Montgomery AL 36106. (334)262-5349.
Fax: (334)288-4042. E-mail: weberart@mindspring.com. Owner: Marcia Weber. Retail, wholesale gallery.
Estab. 1991. Represents 21 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Woo-
die Long, Jimmie Lee Sudduth. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Open all year except July by appointment only.
Located in Old Cloverdale near downtown in older building with hardwood floors in section of town with
big trees and gardens. 90% of space for special exhibitions; 10% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
tourists, upscale. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-3,000; most
work sold at $300-2,000.
® This gallery owner displays the work of self-taught folk artists or outsider artists. The artists she
shows generally are illiterate and "live down dirt roads without phones," so a support person contacts
the gallery. Marcia Weber moves the gallery to New York's Soho district three weeks each winter.
Media: Considers all media except prints. Must be original one-of-a-kind works of art. Most frequently
exhibits acrylic, oil, found metals, found objects, mud and paint.
Style: Exhibits genuine contemporary folk/outsider art.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (variable commission) or buys outright. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion and contract if consignment is involved. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Folk/outsider artists usually do not contact dealers. If they have a support person or helper,
they might write or call. Send query letter with photographs, artist's statement. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs, original material. Finds artists through word of mouth, other artists and
"serious collectors of folk art who want to help an artist get in touch with me."
Tips: "One is not a folk artist or outsider artist just because their work resembles folk art. They have to be
folks or outsiders to create folk art."
Alaska
STONINGTON GALLERY, 621 W. Sixth Ave., Anchorage AK 99501-2127. (907)272-1489. Fax:
(907)272-5395. Manager: Julie Decker. Retail gallery. Estab. 1983. Interested in emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Represents 50 artists. Sponsors 15 solo and group shows/year. Average display time 3
weeks. Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate clients. Overall price range: $100-5 000' most work
sold at $500- 1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic,
craft, fiber, glass and all original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, mixed media and all types
of craft.
Style: Exhibits all styles. "We have no pre-conceived notions as to what an artist should produce." Special
izes in original works by artists from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. "We are the only source of high-
quality crafts in the state of Alaska. We continue to generate a high percentage of our sales from jewelry
and ceramics, small wood boxes and bowls and paper/fiber pieces. We push the edge to avante garde."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion.
HOW TO USE your 'Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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Submissions: Send letter of introduction with resume, slides, bio and SASE.
Tips: Impressed by "high quality ideas/craftsmanship—good slides."
Arizona
JARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM, Nelson Fine Arts Center and Matthews Center
Arizona State University, Tempe AZ 85287-2911. (602)965- ARTS. Website: http://asuam.fa.asu.edu/homepa
ge.htm. Director: Marilyn Zeitlin. Museum. Estab. 1950. Represents mid-career and established artists. Spon
sors 12 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year. Located downtown Tempe ASU campus.
Nelson Fine Arts Center features award-winning architecture, designed by Antoine Predock. "The Matthews
Center, located in the center of campus, features the Experimental Gallery, showing contemporary art that
explores challenging materials, subject matter and/or content."
Media: Considers all media. Greatest interests are contemporary art, crafts, and work by Latin American
and Latin artists.
Submissions: "Interested artists should submit slides to the director or curators."
Tips: "With the University cutbacks, the museum has scaled back the number of exhibitions and extended
the average show's length. We are always looking for exciting exhibitions that are also inexpensive to
mount."
$JOAN CAWLEY GALLERY, LTD., 7135 E. Main St., Scottsdale AZ 85251. (602)947-3548. Fax:
(602)947-7255. President: Joan M. Cawley. Retail gallery and print publisher. Estab. 1974. Represents 20
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Carol Grigg, Adin Shade. Spon
sors 5-10 shows/year. Average display time 2-3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5; Thursday, 7-
9. Located in art district, center of Scottsdale; 2,730 sq. ft. (about 2,000 for exhibiting); high ceilings, glass
frontage and interesting areas divided by walls. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 75% of space for
gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, locals. 90% private collectors. Overall price ranee: $100-12000* most
work sold at $3,500-5,000.
Media: Considers all media except fabric or cast paper; all graphics. Most frequently exhibits acrylic on
canvas, watercolor, pastels and chine colle.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, impressionism. Exhibits all genres. Prefers Southwest
ern and contemporary landscapes, figurative, wildlife.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission.) Gallery provides insurance, promotion and con
tract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers artists from west of Mississippi. Send query letter with bio and slides or photos. Call
or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides or transparencies. Replies as soon as
possible.
Tips: "We are a contemporary gallery in the midst of traditional western galleries. We are interested in
seeing new work always. I do like to have appointments made by artists showing their work."
COCONINO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff AZ 86001. (520)779-
6921. Fax: (520)779-2984. Director: Keye McCulloch. Nonprofit retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents/
exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks.
Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5 (winter); Tuesday-Sunday 10-5, (summer). Located US Highway 180
N., 1.3 miles north of Flagstaff. 4,000 sq. ft. Clientele: tourists, local community and students.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits visual, 3-D and installation.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Retail price .set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Artist pays for shipping
costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and bio. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Finds
artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists and submissions.
EL PRESIDIO GALLERY, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson AZ 85715. (520)733-0388. E-mail: tucart@a
zstaraet.com. Director: Henry Rentschler. Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 30 artists; emerging, mid-
career and established. Sponsors 5-6 group shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Located at upscale
Santa Fe Square Shopping Plaza; 7,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. Accepts mostly artists from the West and
Southwest. Clientele: locals and tourists. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate clients. Overall price range:
$500-20,000; most artwork sold at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic, glass, egg
tempera and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, expressionism, realism, photorealism and painterly abstraction. Genres in
clude landscapes, Southwestern, Western, wildlife and figurative work. Prefers realism, representational
works and representational abstraction.
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Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for
shipping. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs with sizes and retail prices, bio
and SASE. Call or write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include originals,
slides, transparencies and photographs. A common mistake is artists overpricing their work. Replies in 2
weeks.
Tips: "Work hard. Have a professional attitude. Be willing to spend money on good frames."
ELEVEN EAST ASHLAND INDEPENDENT ART SPACE, 11 E. Ashland, Phoenix AZ 85004.
(602)257-8543. Director: David Cook. Estab. 1986, Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Vernita Nemic, A&A Morris and Keith Bennett. Sponsors 1 juried, 1 invitational
and 13 solo and mixed group shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Located in "two-story old farm
house in central Phoenix, oft Central Ave." Overall price range: $100-5,000; most artwork sold at $100-
800.
® An anniversary exhibition is held every year in April and is open to national artists. Work must be
submitted by March. Work will be for sale, and considered for permanent collection and traveling
exhibition.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits photography, painting, mixed media and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles, preferably contemporary. "This is a non-traditional proposal exhibition space open
to all artists excluding Western and Southwest styles (unless contemporary style)."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission); rental fee for space covers 1 month. Retail price
set by artist. Artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Accepts proposal in person or by mail to schedule shows 6 months in advance. Send query
letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, bio and SASE. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides and photographs. Be sure to follow through with proposal format. Replies only
if interested within 1 month. Samples are filed or returned if not accepted or under consideration.
Tips: "Be yourself, avoid hype and commercial glitz. Be sincere and have a positive attitude."
JFSREHOUSE GALLERY, 6 Naco Rd., P.O. Box CX, Bisbee AZ 85603. (520)432-1224. Fax: (520)432-
2882. Director: Patricia Anne Steward. Retail, wholesale gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1993. Represents 16
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Feliciano Bejar, Judith Stafford.
Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Sunday-Thursday, 10-6; Friday-Satur
day, 10-10. Located downtown, old Bisbee; 4,000 sq. ft. Building is historical landmark: firehouse built in
1906, 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Overall price range: $150-
12,000; most work sold at $2,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits oil, collage, acrylic.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (commission.) Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery
provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, artists's statement. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if interested within 3 weeks.
Tips: "Be persistent."
GALERSA MESA, 155 N. Center, Box 1466, Mesa AZ 85211-1466. (602)644-2056. Fax: (602)644-2901.
Website: http://www.ftgi.com/iar/12.html. Owned and operated by the City of Mesa. Estab. 1981. Exhibits
the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists. "We only do national juried shows and curated
invitationals. We are an exhibition gallery, NOT a commercial sales gallery." Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average
display time 4-6 weeks. Closed August. Located downtown; 3,600 sq. ft., "wood floors, 14' ceilings and
monitored security." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "cross section of Phoenix metropolitan
area." 95% private collectors, 5% gallery owners. " Artists selected only through national juried exhibitions "
Overall price range: $100-10,000; most artwork sold at $200-400.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engrav
ings, mezzotints, monotypes, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Interested in seeing contemporary work.
Terms: Charges 25% commission. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and
contract; pays for shipping costs from gallery. Requires framed artwork.
Submissions: Send a query letter or postcard with a request for a prospectus, "We do not offer portfolio
review. Artwork is selected through national juried exhibitions." Files slides and resumes. Finds artists
through gallery's placement of classified ads in various art publications, mailing news releases and word of
mouth.
Tips: "Have professional quality slides."
JGALLERY THREE, 3819 N. Third St., Phoenix AZ 85012. (602)277-9540. Owner: Sherry Manoukian.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1969. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists
include: Gus Kniffin and David Pontbriand. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-5. Located in central Phoenix;
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3,500 sq. ft.; interesting architecture. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: corporate, design, upscale.
20% private collectors, 80% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $15-5,000; most work sold at $300-
1,000.
Media: Considers all media except computer generated artwork; types of prints include woodcuts, wood
engravings, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits very large
acrylic, mixed media and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, florals and figurative work. Prefers large acrylic land
scape/abstract, postmodern, watercolor florals and landscapes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, photographs, SASE, dimensions and prices of artwork. Call
for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1 month "only if provided with
SASE." Files resume, one slide or photograph representing work. Finds artists through submissions and
referrals.
Tips: "We do not consider work that does not include the dimensions of the pieces as well as the price of
each submitted piece. We do not return materials if SASE has not been provided."
JTHE HUB GALLERY, 130 N. Central Ave., B-100, Phoenix AZ 85004-2300. (602)253-6282. Fax:
(602)973-4741. E-mail: aeakins@netzone.com. Owner: Alan Eakins. Retail gallery. Estab. 1995. Represents
16 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include: Roberta Hancock and Douglas
Utter. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-3; and by
appointment. Located downtown in arts/financial district; 1,500 sq. ft.; basement setting with industrial
feel — open exhibit space. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
professionals, students, tourists and politicians. 75% private collectors; 25% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $200-9,000; most work sold at $1,200-5,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oils, mixed media, prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include florals, portraits, landscapes, Americana, figurative work. Prefers
impressionism, surrealism, realism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs. Call or write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 1 month. Files "whatever artist
does not need back."
Tips: Be prepared with a consistent body of work. Some common mistakes artists make are "submitting
unfinished work, work not in slide or photo format and unrealistic demands (usually from emerging artists
with no track record)."
fTEMPE ARTS CENTER, P.O. Box 549, Tempe AZ 85280. (602)968-0888. Exhibition/Education Coordi
nator: Patty Haberman. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1982. 250-300 members: emerging artists. Exhibited artists
include Bertil Vallien and Tom Philabaum. Sponsors 6-7 shows/year. Average display time 6-7 weeks. Open
all year. Located in downtown Tempe, near Arizona State University. "Beautiful, historic riverfront park
grounds also feature an outdoor sculpture garden." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: college
students, retirees, families and couples. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$500-10,000; most work sold at $750-2,000.
• This gallery also has space at the Tempe Public Library. The same submission requirements apply.
Media: Considers mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass and installation. Prefers only 3D media:
crafts and sculpture. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, clay and fiber.
Style: Exhibits all contemporary styles and all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price is set by artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed and/or ready for display.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs and SASE.
IVANIER & ROBERTS, LTD. FINE ART, 7106 E. Main St., scottsdaie AZ 85251. (602)946-7507. Fax:
(602)945-2448. President: Stephanie Roberts. Retail gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents 70 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year;
Monday-Saturday, 10-6; Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 pm; Sunday, 12-4. Located in Old Town (downtown) Scotts
daie; 6,500 sq. ft.; multi-levels, multiple rooms, 25 foot ceilings. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-295,000; most work sold at $2,000-
10,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, drawing, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and photography. Most
frequently exhibits oil, sculpture and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits: photorealism and realism. Exhibits all genres. Prefers landscape, florals and portrait.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, reviews, artist's
statement, bio, SASE and price range. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides.
Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through out of town (state) shows, referrals by other artists, national
publications.
JRIVA YARES GALLERY, 3625 Bishop Lane, Scottsdale AZ 85251. (602)947-3251. Fax: (602)947-4251.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1963. Represents 30-40 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include: Rodolfo Morales and Fritz Scholder. Sponsors 12-16 shows/year. Average display time 3-6
weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5 by appointment. Located in downtown area; 8,000 sq. ft.;
national design award architecture; international artists. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space
for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors. 90% private collectors; 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$1,000-1,000,000; most work sold at $20,000-50,000.
Media: Considers all media except craft and fiber and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings
(all media), sculpture and drawings.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, photorealism, neo-expressionism, minimalism, pattern painting, color field,
hard-edge geometric abstraction, painterly abstraction, realism, surrealism and imagism. Prefers abstract
expressionistic painting and sculpture, surrealistic sculpture and modem schools painting and sculpture.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; gallery pays for shipping from gallery; artist pays for shipping to gallery.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs, artist's statement, bio and SASE.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Usually finds artists by
referral from trusted source.
Tips: "Few artists take the time to understand the nature of a gallery and if their work even applies."
Arkansas
AMERICAN ART GALLERY, 724 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park AR 71901. (501)624-0550.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 22 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists
include Jimrnie Tucek and Jimmie Leach. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all
year. Located downtown; 4,000 sq. ft.; 40% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: private, corporate
and the general public. 85% private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-12,000;
most work sold at $250-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, sculpture, ceramic, photography, original hand-
pulled prints, woodcuts, wood engravings, lithographs and offset reproductions. Most frequently exhibits oil,
wood sculpture and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers realistic, abstract and impressionistic styles; wildlife, landscapes
and floral subjects.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by gallery and the artist. Gallery
provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Offers customer discounts and payment by install
ments. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers Arkansas artists, but shows 5-6 others yearly. Send query letter with resume, slides,
bio and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of originals and slides. Reports in 6 weeks.
Files copy of resume and bio. Finds artists through agents, by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various
art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/self promotions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "We have doubled our floor space and have two floors which allows us to separate the feature artist
from the regular artist. We have also upscaled in the quality of art work exhibited. Our new gallery is located
between two other galleries. It's a growing art scene in Hot Springs/'
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY, P.O. Drawer 1920, State
University AR 72467. (501)972-3050. E-mail: csteele@uztec.astate.edu. Chair, Gallery Committee: Curtis
Steele. University — Art Department Gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents/exhibits 3-4 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Sponsors 3-4 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open fall, winter and spring;
Monday-Friday, 10-4. Located on university campus; 160 sq. ft.; 60% of time devoted to special exhibitions;
40% to faculty and student work. Clientele: students/community.
Media: Considers all media. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and
photography.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, photorealism, neo-expressionism, minimalism, hard-edge geometric abstrac
tion, painterly abstraction, postmodern works, realism, impressionism and pop. "No preference except quality
and creativity."
Terms: Exhibition space only; artist responsible for sales. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and S ASE. Portfolio should include photographs, trans
parencies and slides. Replies only if interested within 2 months. Files resume. Finds artists through call for
artists published in regional and national art journals.
Tips: "Show us only your best slides of your best work. Don't overload us with lots of collateral materials
(reprints of reviews, articles, etc.). Make your vita as clear as possible."
HERR-CHAMBLSSS FINE ARTS, 718 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park AR 71901-5333.
(501)624-7188. Director: Malinda Herr-Chambliss. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located
downtown; 3 floors, 5,000-5,500 sq. ft.; "turn-of-the-century building with art-deco remodeling done in
1950." Overall price range: $50-24,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, fiber, glass,
etchings, charcoal and large scale work.
Style: Exhibits all styles, specializing in Italian contemporary art.
Terms: "Negotiation is part of acceptance of work, generally commission is 40%." Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion and contract (depends on negotiations); artist pays for shipping to and from gallery. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers painting and sculpture of regional, national and international artists. Send query letter
with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and reviews. Do not send any materials
that are irreplaceable. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides, photographs and trans
parencies. Replies in 4-6 weeks.
Tips: "Slides should include the date, title, medium, size, and directional information. Also, resume should
be succinct and show the number of one-person shows, educational background, group shows, list of articles
(as well as enclosure of articles). The neater the presentation, the greater chance the dealer can glean important
information quickly. Put yourself behind the dealer's desk, and include what you would like to have for
review."
INDIAN PAINTBRUSH GALLERY, INC., Highway 412 W., Siloam Springs AR 72761. (501)524-
6920. Owner: Nancy Van Poucke. Retail gallery. Estab. 1979. Represents over 50 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Troy Anderson
and Merlin Little Thunder. Sponsors 2-3 shows/year. Average display time 2 weeks. Open all year. Located
on bypass; 1,800 sq. ft.; 66% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: Indian art lovers. 80% private
collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $5-5,000; most work sold at $5-2,000.
® Artists submitting to this gallery need to have entered competative Indian art shows and prove they
are promoting themselves.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, works on paper, sculp
ture, ceramic, woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, posters, serigraphs and offset reproductions. Most frequently
exhibits paintings, sculpture, knives, baskets, pottery.
Style: Exhibits Native American. Genres include Americana, Southwestern, Western.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (60-70% commission). Buys outright for 50% of retail price. Retail
price set by gallery. Offers payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays
for shipping. Prefers unframed artwork.
Submissions: Send personal information. Call for appointment to show portfolio of "prints, etc." Replies
in 2 weeks. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and word of mouth.
JPALMER'S GALLERY 800, 800 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park AR 71901. Phone/fax:
(501)623-8080. Owner: Linda Palmer. Retail gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Exhibited artists include George Dombek, Charles Banks Wilson and Linda Palmer.
Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year, Tuesday-Saturday 11-6, Sunday 1-5.
Space is 2,200 sq. ft.; features high ceilings, wide spaces, moveable walls, contemporary decor in an older
building. 33Vi% of space for special exhibitions; 66 2/S% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 75% private
collectors, 25% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, oil, pastel, watercolor and mixed media.
Style: All styles and genres. "I'm interested in quality work with strong composition, whether abstract or
subjective. Contemporary sculpture — stone, steel, bronze, or mixed media.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Payment
by installment is available. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers
work framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Portfolio review
requested if interested in artist's work. Replies in 6 months. Files slides and info with artist's permission.
"Find artists through submissions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "The gallery scene in Hot Springs is growing and we are becoming known as 'City of The Arts.' "
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California
BARLETT FINE ARTS GALLERY, 77 West Angela St., Pleasanton CA 94566. (510)846-4322. Owner:
Dorothea Barlett. Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents/exhibits 35-50 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Sponsors 6-8 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year Tuesday-Saturday. Lo
cated in downtown Pleasanton; 1,800 sq. ft.; excellent lighting from natural source. 70% of space for special
exhibitions; 70% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: "wonderful, return customers." 99% private collectors,
1% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-3,500; most work sold at under $2,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics,
craft, glass, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, lino-
cuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, etching.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction and impressionism. Genres include landscapes, florals and figurative
work. Prefers landscapes, figurative and abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides promotion and
contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Submissions: Prefers artists from the Bay Area. Send query letter with resume, 20-30 slides representing
current style and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides and transparencies.
Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files only accepted artists' slides and resumes (others returned).
Finds artists through word of mouth and "my own canvassing."
Tips: "I accept artists with large portfolios/works or a body of work (at least 20-30 works) to represent the
style or objective the artist is currently producing. Slides must include work currently for sale! Have recent
sales of work and know prices they sold for."
COAST GALLERIES, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, CA; Hana, HI. Mailing address: P.O. Box 223519, Carmel
CA 93922. (408)625-4145. Fax: (408)625-3575. Owner: Gary Koeppel. Retail gallery. Estab. 1958. Repre
sents 60 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 3-4 shows/year. Open all year. Located in
both rural and resort hotel locations; 3 separate galleries — square footage varies, from 900-3,000 sq. ft. "The
Hawaii galleries feature Hawaiiana; our Big Sur gallery is constructed of redwood water tanks and features
Central California Coast artists and imagery." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 90% private
collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $25-60,000; most work sold at $400-4,000.
• They enlarged their Big Sur Coast Gallery and added a 100-seat restaurant.
Media: Considers all media; engravings, lithographs, posters, etchings, wood engravings and serigraphs.
Most frequently exhibits bronze sculpture, limited edition prints, watercolor and oil on canvas.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, marine and wildlife.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission), or buys outright for 40% of retail price (net 30
days.) Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Requires artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Hawaii for Maui galleries; coastal and wildlife imagery for Califor
nia galleries; interested in Central California Coast imagery for Pebble Beach gallery. Send query letter with
resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and reviews. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2 weeks.
COLLECTOR'S CHOICE, 20352 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach CA 92651-1164. Fax: (714)494-
8215. E-mail: canyonco@aol.com. Director: Beverly Inskeep. Art consultancy. Estab. 1976. Represents 15
emerging and established artists. Accepts only artists from southern California. Interested in emerging and
established artists. Clientele: 78% collectors and tourists, 15% corporate clients. Most artwork sold at $1,000.
Offers unusual art & crafts at realistic prices.
• Collector's Choice is an art colony with about 150 artists and 3 municipal art organizations that
put on summer and winter art festivals.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits portraiture, photography and crafts: chairs and furnish
ings, toys and whirligigs and garden art.
Style: Exhibits color field, painterly abstraction, minimalism, conceptual, post-modernism, surrealism, im
pressionism, photorealism, expressionism, neo-expressionism, realism and magic realism. Genres include
landscapes, florals, portraits and figurative work. Portraiture and folk art only.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides and SASE. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, slides and transparencies; "have a body of work to show.*' Material is filed for corporate
clients.
Tips: "I look for exceptional point of view rendered in photography or folk art ... could be political,
humanistic, humorous or surreal."
CREATIVE GROWTH ART CENTER GALLERY, 355 24th St., Oakland CA 94612. (510)836-2340.
Fax: (510)836-2349. Executive Director: Irene Ward Brydon. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1978. Represents 100
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emerging and established artists; 100 adults with disabilities work in our adjacent studio. Exhibited artists
include D wight Mackintosh, Nelson Tygart. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open
all year; Monday-Friday, 10-4. Located downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.; classic large white room with movable
walls, track lights; visible from the street. 25% of space for special exhibitions; 75% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: private and corporate collectors. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $50-4,000; most work sold at $100-250.
• This gallery concentrates mainly on the artists who work in an adjacent studio, but work from other
regional or national artists may be considered for group shows. Only outsider and brut art are shown.
Brut art is like Brut champagne — raw and undistilled. Most of the artists have not formally studied
art, but have a raw talent that is honest and real with a strong narrative quality.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and
etchings. Most frequently exhibits (2-D) drawing and painting, (3-D) sculpture, hooked rug/tapestries.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, color field, naive, folk art, brut. Genres include landscapes,
florals and figurative work. Prefers brut/outsider, contemporary, expressionistic.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only brut, naive, outsider; works by adult artists with disabilities. Send query letter
with resume, slides, bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies only if
interested. Files slides and printed material. Finds artists through agents, by visiting exhibitions, word of
mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions and networking.
Tips: "Peruse publications that feature brut and expressionistic art (example: Raw Vision)"
CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY, P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo CA 93403-8106. (805)546-
3202. Fax: (805)546-3904. E-mail: efoumie@bass.cuesta.cc.ca.us. Director: Marta Peluso. Nonprofit gallery.
Estab. 1965. Exhibits the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include
William T. Wiley and Catherine Wagner. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 4Vi weeks. Open all
year. Space is 750 sq. ft.; 100% of space for special exhibitions. Overall price range: $250-5,000; most work
sold at $400-1,200.
Nedia: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and photogra
phy.
Style: Exhibits all styles, mostly contemporary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Customer discounts
and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs
are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, SASE and reviews. Call for appointment
to show portfolio. Replies in 6 months. Finds artists mostly by reputation and referrals, sometimes through
slides.
Tips: "Only submit quality fine art. We have a medium budget, thus cannot pay for extensive installatioiis
or shipping. Present your work legibly and simply. Include reviews and/or a coherent statement about Ae
work. Don't be too slick or too sloppy."
RITA DEAN GALLERY, 548 Fifth Ave., San Diego CA 92101. (619)338-8153, Fax: (619)338-0003.
Director: J.D. Healy. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents/exhibits 50 emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include Charles Manson and Kenneth Anger. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Sunday 12-10. Closed Mondays. Located in Gaslamp Quarter
downtown; 1,000 sq. ft.; 17 ft. high ceilings, located on heavy tourist traffic street. Originally built for a
mortuary. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. 100% private collectors.
Overall price range: $25-15,000; most work sold at $200-500.
Media: Considers all media except craft and ceramics. Most frequently exhibits photography, oil and installa
tion.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, primitivism and outsider. Genres include erotic, outsider and provocative.
Prefers outsider, erotic and conceptualism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by both gallery and artist.
Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are paid by artist. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and photocopies. Replies in 6
weeks if SASE is included.
JDEL NANO GALLERY, 33 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91105. (818)793-6648; or 11981 San
Vicente Blvd., W. Los Angeles CA 90049. (310)476-8508. Assistant Director: Chris Drosse. Retail gallery.
Estab. 1973. Represents 300+ emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in seeing the work
of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Ann Quisty and Josh Simpson. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average
display time 2-6 months. Open 7 days a week in Pasadena; open Tuesday-Sunday in West LA. Located in
Old Pasadena (a business district) and San "Vicente Blvd. (a scenic corridor). Space is 3,000 sq. ft. in each
gallery, 25% of space for special exhibitions; 75% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: professionals and
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affluent collectors. 20% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-20,000; most
work sold at $250-5,000.
Media: Considers contemporary art in craft media— ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber. No prints. Most
frequently exhibits wood, glass, ceramics, fiber, metal and jewelry.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or 30 days net. Retail price set by gallery and
artist. Customer discounts and payment by installment are available. 10-mile exclusive area representation
required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and prices. "Please contact Chris Drosse for
details." Portfolio should include slides, price list, artist's statement and bio. Replies in 2-6 weeks. Finds
artists mainly through visiting exhibitions and submissions. "Be professional in your submission."
DELPHiNE GALLERY, 1324 State St., Santa Barbara CA 93101. Director: Michael Lepere. Retail gallery
and custom frame shop. Estab. 1979. Represents/exhibits 10 mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include
Jim Leonard, Jeff Kelling, Susan Tibbies, Edwin Brewer and Steve Vessels. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average
display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-3. Located downtown Santa
Barbara; 300 sq. ft.; natural light (4th wall is glass). 33% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale,
local community. 40% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-4,500; most
work sold at $1,000-3,000.
Media: Considers all media except photography, installation and craft. Considers serigraphs. Most frequently
exhibits oil on canvas, acrylic on paper and pastel.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism and painterly abstraction. Includes all genres and landscapes.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Prefers artists from Santa Barbara/Northern California. Send query letter with resume, slides
and S ASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1 month.
Tips: "Keep your day job, it's tough."
DOWNEY MUSEUM OF ART, 10419 Rives, Downey CA 90241. (310)861-0419. Executive Director:
Scott Ward. Museum. Estab. 1957. Interested in emerging and mid-career artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year.
Average display time: 6 weeks. Open all year. Located in a suburban park: 3,000 sq. ft. Clientele: locals and
regional art audience. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-10,000;
most work sold at $400-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass, installation, photography, egg tempera, original handpulled prints,
woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, pochoir, serigraphs and
computer art.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers California-made art in a wide range of styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers
customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Artist pays for
shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "Contact by phone first to get a better sense of who we are." Send query letter with resume,
slides and SASE. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. Files resume and slides. Finds
artists through visiting exhibitions and submissions.
Tips: "Take care not to underestimate your competition. Submit a complete and professional package."
GALLERY EIGHT, 7464 Girard Ave., La JoUa CA 92037. (619)454-9781. Director; Ruth Newmark. Retail
gallery with focus on craft, Estab. 1978. Represents 100 emerging and mid-career artists. Interested in seeing
the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Philip Moulthrop, Yoshiro Zkeda and Thomas Mann.
Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located
downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.; slightly post-modern. 25% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for
gallery artists. Clientele: upper middle class, mostly 35-60 in age. Overall price range: $5-5,000; most work
sold at $25-150.
Media: Considers ceramics, metal, wood, craft, fiber and glass. Most frequently exhibits ceramics, jewelry,
other crafts.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs
from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery.
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, reviews and SASE. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1-3 weeks. Files "generally only material
relating to work by artists shown at gallery." Finds artists by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various
art publications and sourcebooks, submissions, through agents, and juried fairs.
Tips: "Make appointments. Do not just walk in and expect us to drop what we are doing to see work."
$GREENLEAF GALLERY, 20315 Orchard Rd., Saratoga CA 95070. (408)867-3277. Owner: Janet Green-
leaf. Director: Chris Douglas. Collection and art consultancy and advisory. Estab. 1979. Represents 45 to 60
emerging, mid-career and established artists. By appointment only. "Features a great variety of work in
diverse styles and media. We have become a resource center for designers and architects, as we will search
to find specific work for all clients." Clientele: professionals, collectors and new collectors. 50% private
collectors, 50% corporate clients. Prefers very talented emerging or professional full-time artists — already
established. Overall price range: $400-15,000; most artwork sold at $500-8,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, glass,
original handpulled prints, lithographs, serigraphs, etchings and monoprints.
Style: Deals in expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, minimalism, impressionism, realism
or "whatever I think my clients want— it keeps changing." Genres include traditional, landscapes, florals,
wildlife and figurative work. Prefers all styles of abstract, still lifes (impressionistic), landscapes and florals.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment. "The commission varies/' Artist pays for shipping or shipping
costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, photographs (but slides OK), bio, SASE, reviews and "any other
information you wish." Call or write to schedule an appointment for a portfolio review, which should include
originals. If does not reply, the artist should call. Files "everything that is not returned. Usually throw out
anything over two years old." Finds artists through visiting exhibits, referrals from clients, or artists, submis
sions and self promotions.
Tips: Mistakes artists make in presenting their work are "not phoning before sending slides, etc to find
what we are currently trying to locate and sending samples that are appropriate; and overpricing their own
work."
L. RON HUBBARD GALLERY, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 400, Hollywood CA 90028. (213)466-
3310. Fax: (213)466-6474. Website: http://www.theta.com/asi. Contact: Joni Labaqui. Retail gallery. Estab.
1987. Represents 14 established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future.
Exhibited artists include Frank Frazetta and Jim Warren. Average display time is 4 months. Open all year.
Located downtown; 6,000 sq. ft.; "marble floors, brass ceilings, lots of glass, state-of-the-art lighting/'
Clientele: "business-oriented people." 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$200-15,000; most work sold at $4,000-6,000.
Media: Considers oil and acrylic. Most frequently exhibits "continuous tone offset lithography."
Style: Exhibits surrealism and realism. Prefers science fiction, fantasy and Western.
Terms: Artwork is bought outright. Retail price set by the gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Write or call to schedule an appoint
ment to show a portfolio. Replies in 1 week. Files all material, unless return requested.
INTERNATIONAL GALLERY, 643 G St., San Diego CA 92101. (619)235-8255. Director: Stephen Ross.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents over 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 6 solo
and 6 group shows/year. Average display time is 2 months. Clientele: 99% private collectors. Overall price
range: $15-10,000; most artwork sold at $25-500.
Media: Considers sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass and jewelry.
Style: "Gallery specializes in contemporary crafts (traditional and current), folk and primitive art, as well
as naif art."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive area representation
not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides and transparencies. Files resumes, work description and sometimes slides. Common mistakes artists
make are using poor quality, unlabeled slides or photography and not making an appointment.
JUDY'S FINE ART CONNECTION, 2880-A Grand Ave., Los Olivos CA 93441-0884. (805)688-1222.
Owner: Judy Hale. Retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents 50 mid-career and established artists. Exhibited
artists include Janice Alvarez, Larry Bees, Joyce Birkenstock and Jan Bullington. Sponsors 4 shows/year.
Average display time 6 months. Open all year. Located downtown; 1700 sq. ft.; "the gallery is light and
airy, with a woman's touch." 20% of space for special exhibitions which are regularly rotated and rehung.
Clientele: homeowners, decorators, collectors. Overall price range: $100-5,000; most work sold at $500-
2,000.
• This gallery has almost doubled the number of artists it represents.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, original handpulled prints, offset
reproductions, lithographs and etchings. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and acrylic.
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Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Southwestern, Western, por
traits and figurative work. Prefers figurative work, florals, landscapes, structure.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers payment by
installments. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with bio, brochure, photographs, business card and reviews. Call for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies in 2 weeks. Files bio, brochure and business card.
Tips: "I like 'genuine' people who present quality with fair pricing. They need to be sure to rotate artwork
in a reasonable time, if unsold. Also bring in their best work, not the 'seconds' after the show circuit."
^LINCOLN ARTS, 540 F St., P.O. Box 1166, Lincoln CA 95648. (916)645-9713. Arts Administrator:
Angela Tahti. Nonprofit gallery and alternative space area coordinator. Estab. 1986. Represents 100 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year. 400 members. Exhibited artists include Bob Arneson, Tommie Moller.
Sponsors 19 shows/year (9 gallery, 9 alternative and 1 major month-long ceramics exhibition). Average
display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-3, or by appointment. Located in the heart of
downtown Lincoln; 900 sq. ft; housed in a 1926 bungalow overlooking beautiful Beermann Plaza. "Our
annual 'Feats of Clay®' exhibition is held inside the 121-year-old Gladding McBean terra cotta factory."
70% of space for gallery artists. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $90-
7,000; most work sold at $150-2,000.
Media: Considers all media including linocut prints. Most frequently exhibits ceramics and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). "Membership donation (min. $10) is encouraged
but not required." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and
from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides or photographs, bio and SASE. Call or write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of originals (if possible) or photographs or slides. Replies in 1 month. Artist should
include SASE for return of slides/photos. Files bio, resume, review notes. "Scheduling is done minimum
one year ahead in August for following calendar year. Request prospectus for entry information for Feats of
Clay® exhibition." Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks
and submissions.
JA NEW LEAF GALLERY, (formerly A New Leaf Garden Gallery), 1286 Oilman St., Berkeley CA
94706. (510)525-7621. Fax: (510)234-6092. Owners: John Denning, Brigitte Micmacker. Retail gallery.
Estab. 1990. Represents 40+ emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include Steve Jensen and
Ed Haddaway. Sponsors 4-6 shows/year. Average display time 6 months. Open all year. Located in North
Berkeley; 3,500 sq. ft.; "all contemporary outdoor sculptures shown in a garden setting." 30-50% of space
for special exhibitions. Clientele: 80% private collectors. Overall price range: $200-20,000; most work sold
at $500-3,000. "We are actively looking for more work in the $800-1,500 range."
Media: Considers sculpture, ceramic and glass. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, fountains and art furniture
(must be suitable for outdoors).
Style: Exhibits abstract and abstract figurative work.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Exclusive area representation required. Retail
price set by artist in cooperation with gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays
for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Replies in 4-6 weeks. Files slides and
bio.
Tips: "We suggest artists visit us if possible— this is a unique setting." Owners also design landscapes and
incorporate sculptures and fountains into designs. Keep in mind that sculpture must be "garden-sized." Space
is not large enough to accommodate monumental work.
JOFF THE WALL GALLERY, 18561 Main St., Huntington Beach CA 92648. (714)847-2204. Estab.
1981. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Thomas Kinkade,
Dave Archer and Howard Behrens. Sponsors 2 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year.
Located in outdoor mall; 1,000 sq. ft; "creative matting and framing with original art hand-cut into mats."
30% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 95% private collectors, 5% corporate clients. Overall price
range: $10-5,000; most artwork sold at $200-1,000.
Media: Considers mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, craft, original handpulled prints, engravings,
etchings, lithographs, pochoir, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently exhibits serigraphs, lithographs and
posters.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, prirmtivism, conceptualism, impressionism, realism and photorealism. Genres
include landscapes, florals, Americana, Southwestern and figurative work. Prefers impressionism and realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers framed artwork
but will accept unframed art.
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Submissions: Send query letter with brochure and photographs. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
originals and photographs. "We prefer to see actual art, as we can't use slides." Replies only if interested
within 1 week. Files photographs, brochures and tearsheets.
ORLANDO GALLERY, 14553 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks CA 91403. Co-Directors: Robert Gino and
Don Grant. Retail gallery. Estab. 1958. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors
22 solo shows/year. Average display time is 1 month. Accepts only California artists. Overall price range:
up to $35,000; most artwork sold at $2,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic and photography. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, conceptualism, primitivism, impressionism, photorealism, expression
ism, neo-expressionism, realism and surrealism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, figurative
work and fantasy illustration. Prefers impressionism, surrealism and realism. Interested in seeing work that
is contemporary. Does not want to see decorative art.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by artist. Offers customer discounts and payment
by installments. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist
pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume and slides. Portfolio should include slides and transparencies. Finds
artists through submissions.
Tips: "Be inventive, creative and be yourself."
JPAPEL GALLERY, 17337 Ventura Blvd., Encino CA 91316. (818)789-91 19. Fax: (818)789-9171. Proprie
tor: Stanley Papel. Contact: Beverly Taylor. Retail art and home accents gallery. Represents emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Average display time is 1 month. Overall price range $100-5,000; most artwork
sold between $200-3,000.
• An auxiliary gallery will open in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area in 1997.
Media: Considers all media, including sculpture, one-of-a-kind decorative objects and original prints.
Style: Exhibits artwork, objects and sculpture with unusual and contemporary execution. Exhibits realism,
tromp 1'oeil, impressionism, expressionism, surrealism and photorealism. Genres include landscapes, urban
landscapes, interiors, still life, portraits, figurative and erotic work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Artist pays
for shipping. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers 2-D
work framed.
Submissions: Accepts only serious dedicated artists. Send query letter with resume, one sheet of slides,
bio, artist's statement and price list. SASE required for slide return.
Tips: "We are looking for art from diverse communities. Send slides that represent a cohesive body of
work."
PEPPERS ART GALLERY, 1200 E. Colton, P.O. Box 3080, Redlands CA 92373-0999. (909)793-2121
ext. 3669. Director: Barbara A. Thomason. Nonprofit university gallery. Estab. 1960s. Represents/exhibits
4-6 mid-career and established artists/year. Work not for sale. Open fall and spring; Tuesday-Saturday, 12-
4; Sunday, 2-5. Closed January and September. Located in the city of Redlands; 980 sq, ft.; 12' high walls.
100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: local community, students. Overall price range: $1,500-
20,000.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, painting
and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works,
realism and imagism.
Terms: Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are sometimes shared. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Southwest. uNo earth, conceptual theory based or pattern." Replies
in 6-8 months. Files resumes only. Finds artists through visiting gallerys and referrals.
Tips: "Don't follow trends— be true to yourself.*'
POGAN GALLERY, 255 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City CA 96145. (916)583-0553. Owner/Director: Patti
Pogan. Retail gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents/exhibits 35 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhib
ited artists include T.M. Nicholas and Doug Oliver. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 3 months.
Open all year; 7 days a week, 10-5. Located downtown Tahoe City overlooking Lake Tahoe; 3,000 sq. ft,;
100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourist, upscale, 2nd home owners. 95% private collectors, 5%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $250-12,000; most work sold at $750-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, acrylic, drawings, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics and
pastel Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Genres include florals, landscapes, Americana and figurative
work. Prefers landscapes, florals and Americana.
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Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment and there is a 50% commission. Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and bio. Replies in 3 weeks. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides.
Tips: "Several artists were contacted by us from feature articles in art magazines. We have one artist we do
very well with from an art fair, the rest are from artists' submissions. Visit the gallery first and make a
realistic evaluation of the work displayed in comparison to your work. If you feel your work is of the same
caliber then submit a portfolio; otherwise continue looking for a gallery that is more suitable."
JTHE MARY PORTER SESNON GALLERY, Porter College, UCSC, Santa Cruz CA 95064. (408)459-
2314. Fax: (408)459-3535. Website: http://arts.ucsc.edu/sesnon/svg. Director: Bridget Barnes. University
gallery. Estab. 197L Represents 20 mid-career artists/year. Sponsors 5-10 shows/year. Average display time
6-8 weeks. Open September- June; Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5. Located on campus; 2,400 sq. ft.; ocean views,
recently renovated. 80% of space for special exhibitions; 80% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: academic
and community-based. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $30-100,000; most work sold at $30-
250.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, craft, fiber, glass, installation, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings,
mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings and posters. Most frequently exhibits painting, drawing, installation.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, all styles. Genres include landscapes, por
traits and figurative work. Prefers figurative, conceptual, ethnic.
Terms: "Exhibitions are for educational purposes." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion, contract and shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of slides. Replies only if interested within 6 months. "Material is retained for committee review
and returned in SASE." Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and word of mouth.
Tips: "Artists should clearly understand the educational mission of the gallery."
POSNER FINE ART, 1119 Montana Ave., Santa Monica CA 90403. (310)260-8858. Fax: (310)260-8860.
E-mail: wbianca@primenet.com. Director: Judith Posner. Retail gallery and art publisher. Estab. 1994. Repre
sents 200 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks.
Open all year, Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 12-5. Located in shopping district; 1,000 sq. ft.; 80% of
space for special exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale and collectors, 50% private
collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $25-50,000; most work sold at $500-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics,
original handpulled prints, engravings, etchings, lithographs, posters and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits
paintings, sculpture and original prints.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, minimalism, impressionism, realism, photorealism, pattern painting
and hard-edge geometric abstraction. Genres include florals and landscapes. Prefers abstract, trompe 1'oeil,
realistic.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Customer discount
and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers
artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Portfolio should include slides. Replies only
if interested in 2 weeks. Finds artists through submissions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "We are looking for images for our new venture which is poster publishing. We will do a catalog. We
pay a royalty on posters created."
SUSAN STREET FINE ART GALLERY, 444 S. Cedros Ave., Studio 100, Solana Beach CA 92075.
(619)793-4442. Fax: (619)793-4491. Gallery Director: Jennifer Faist. Retail and wholesale gallery, art consul
tancy. Estab. 1984. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Joseph
Maruska, Marcia Burtt. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-
Friday, 9:30-5; Saturday, 12-4 and by appointment. Located in North San Diego County coastal; 2,000 sq.
ft.; 16 foot ceiling lobby, unique artist-designed counter, custom framing design area. 50% of space for
special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: corporate, residential, designers. 30% private
collectors, 70% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $125-15,000; most work sold at $400-2,000.
•^TMs gallery has doubled the number of shows it sponsors each year but shortened the display time.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramics, glass
and photography. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting (oil/acrylic/mixed media),
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers impressionism, abstract expressionism and minimalism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, business card, reviews, price list and SASE. Call
for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1 month. Finds artists through referrals, scouting fairs
and exhibitions, slide submissions.
THIRD FLOOR GALLERY, California State University, Chico-Bell Memorial Union, Chico CA 95929-
0750. (916)898-5079. Fax: (916)898-4717. E-mail: jslaughter@oavax.csuchico.edu. Gallery Coordinator:
Marlys Williams. Owned and operated by Associated Students. Represents emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Call (916)898-INFO for
hours. Located on downtown campus. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, wall
sculpture, ceramics, craft, fiber, glass, photography, woodcut, engraving, lithograph, wood engraving, mezzo
tint, serigraphs, linocut, etching and posters. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
reception, promotion, contract, artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed, ready to hang.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides. Replies in "spring months only." Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word
of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "Call first."
RICHARD BARCLAY TULLIS II— ART 9, 1 N. Salsipuedes, #9, Santa Barbara CA 93103. (805)965-
1091. Fax: (805)965-1093. E-mail: artnine@aol.com. Director: Richard Tullis II. Wholesale gallery. Special
izes in collaborations between artists and master printer. Exploration of material and image making on
handmade paper and wood. Estab. 1992. Represents/exhibits 40 emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Interested in seeing the work of artists. Exhibited artists include Kirkeby, Millei and Carroll Sponsors 4
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Hours are flexible (by appointment) around projects. Located in
industrial area; 6,500 sq. ft.; sky lights in saw tooth roof; 27' ceiling. 65% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: wholesale and special collectors. 20% private collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-30,000; most
work sold at $2,000-6,000.
Media: Considers oil, paper, mixed media and pastel. Most frequently exhibits unique works on paper and
photography.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, minimalism, pattern painting, hard-edge geometric abstraction, painterly
abstraction and realism. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers geometric abstraction, ab
straction and figurative/landscape.
Terms: Retail price set by gallery and artist.
Submissions: Send query letter with photographs and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
transparencies. Replies only if interested. Files bio and slides. Finds artists through referrals by artists, visiting
exhibitions.
THE WING GALLERY, 13520 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks CA 91423. (818)981-WING and (800)422-
WING.Fax: (8 18)981 -ARTS. Director: Robin Wing. Retail gallery. Estab. 1974. Represents 100+ emerging,
mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Doolittle and Wysocki. Sponsors 6 shows/year.
Average display time 2 weeks-3 months. Open all year. Located on a main boulvard in a charming freestanding
building, separate rooms, hardwood floors/carpet, skylights; separate frame design area. 80% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-
50,000; most work sold at $150-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, drawings, sculpture, ceramic, craft, glass, original
handpulled prints, offset reproductions, engravings, lithographs, monoprints and serigraphs. Most frequently
exhibits offset reproductions, watercolor and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, impressionism, realism and photorealism. Genres include landscapes, Ameri
cana, Southwestern, Western, wildlife and fantasy.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40-50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Some
times offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and
contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers unframed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, reviews and price
list. "Send complete information with your work regarding price, size, medium, etc., and make an appoint
ment before dropping by." Portfolio reviews requested if interested in artist's work. Replies in 1-2 months.
Files current information and slides. Finds artists through agents, by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth,
various publications, submissions, and referrals.
Tips: Artists should have a "professional presentation" and "consistent quality."
JLEE YOUNGMAN GALLERIES, (formerly Donlee Gallery of Fine Art), 1316 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
CA 94515. (707)942-0585. Fax: (707)942-6657. Also has location at 2933 Grand Ave., Los Olivos CA
93441. (805)686-1088. Owner: Ms. Lee Love Youngman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 40 estab
lished artists. Exhibited artists include Ralph Love and Paul Youngman. Sponsors 3 shows/year. Average
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display time 2 months. Open all year. Located downtown; 3,000 sq. ft.; "warm Southwest decor, somewhat
rustic." Clientele: 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $500-24,000; most artwork sold at $1,000-
3,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor and sculpture. Most frequently exhibits oils, bronzes and alabaster.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, Southwestern, Western and wildlife.
Interested in seeing American realism. No abstract art.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Customer discounts
and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Artist pays for shipping
to and from gallery. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions; Accepts only artists from Western states. "No unsolicited portfolios." Portfolio review re
quested if interested in artist's work. The most common mistake artists make is coming on weekends,
the busiest time, and expecting full attention. Finds artists through publication, submissions and owner's
knowledge.
Tips: "Don't just drop in — make an appointment. No agents."
Los Angeles
SHERRY FRUMKIN GALLERY, 2525 Michigan Ave., #T-1, Santa Monica CA 90404-4011. (310)453-
1850. Fax: (310)453-8370. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Ron Pippin, David Gilhooly
and James Strombotne. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-
Saturday, 10:30-5:30. Located in the Bergamot Station Arts Center; 3,000 sq. ft. in converted warehouse
with 16 ft. ceilings, skylights. 25% of space for special exhibitions; 75% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
upscale, creative arts, i.e. directors, actors, producers. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $1,000-25,000; most work sold at $2,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage, pen & ink, sculpture, ceramic and installation. Most
frequently exhibits assemblage sculpture, paintings and photography.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, conceptualism, painterly abstraction and postmodern
works. Prefers expressionism, painterly abstraction and postmodern.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers
payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews and SASE. Portfolio review requested if
interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include slides and transparencies. Replies in 1 month. Files resume
and slides.
Tips: "Present a coherent body of work, neatly and professionally presented. Follow up, but do not become
a nuisance."
JGALLERY 825, LA Art Association, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90069. (310)652-
8272. Fax: (310)652-9251. Contact: Amy Perez. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1925. Exhibits emerging, mid-
career and established artists. "Artists must be local LA residents." Interested in seeing the work of emerging
artists. Approximately 300 members. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 4-5 weeks. Open all
year; Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5. Located in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood. 25% of space for special exhibitions
(2 small rooms); 75% for gallery artists (2 large main galleries). Clientele: set decorators, interior decorators,
general public. 90% private collectors.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints. "All serious work. No crafts." Most frequently
exhibits mixed media, oil/acrylic and watercolor.
Style: All styles. Prefers painterly abstraction and impressionism.
Terms: Requires $75 annual membership fee plus entry fees. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides
promotion. "No shipping allowed." Accepts only artists from LA area. "Artists must apply via jury process
held at the gallery 2 times per year." Phone for information.
Tips: "No commercial work (e.g. portraits/advertisements)."
LIZARDI/HARP GALLERY, 8678 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles CA 90069. (310)358-5680. Fax: (310)358-
5683. Director: Grady Harp. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1981. Represents 15 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Christopher James, Christopher Piazza, Stephen
Freedman, Kirk Pedersen, Don Bachardy, Stephen De Staebler, Stephen Douglas, Ed Musante, John O'Brien
and Jan Saether. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday.
80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $900-80,000; most work sold at
$2,000-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, installation,
photography, woodcuts, lithographs, serigraphs and etchings. Most frequently exhibits works on paper and
canvas, sculpture, photography.
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Style: Exhibits expressionism, abstraction, postmodern works, photorealism and realism. Genres include
landscapes, figurative work, all genres. Prefers figurative, landscapes and experimental.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs
to gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE and reviews. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 3-4 weeks. Files "all interesting
applications." Finds artists through studio visits, group shows, submissions.
Tips: 'Timelessness of message is a plus (rather than trendy). Our emphasis is on quality or craftsmanship,
evidence of originality . . . and maturity of business relationship concept."
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN GALLERY, (formerly Otis Gallery), 2401 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles CA 90057. (213)251-0555. Fax: (213)480-0059. Director: Dr. Anne Ayres. Nonprofit college
gallery. Represents/exhibits 10-50 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average
display time 2 months. Open fall, winter, spring — sometimes summer; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located just
west of downtown Los Angeles; 3,000 sq. ft.; 14' ceiling. 100% of space devoted to special exhibitions by
gallery artists. Clientele: all types. Work is exhibited, not sold.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and media.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism all styles. Prefers contemporary.
Terms: Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, up to 20 35mm slides and SASE. Finds artists through word
of mouth, studio visits and attending other exhibitions.
Tips: "Have patience."
VICTOR SALMONES SCULPTURE GARDEN, 433 N. Camden Dr., Suite 1200, Beverly Hills CA
90210. (310)271-1297. Fax: (310)205-2088. Vice President: Travis Hansson. Retail and wholesale gallery.
Estab. 1962. Represents 4 established artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited
artists include Victor Salmones, Robert Toll. Sponsors 3 shows/year. Average display time 3 months. Open
all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Space is 20,000 sq. ft.; very architectural — showing mainly large sculpture.
100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: corporate and private. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $15,000-250,000; most work sold at $15,000-50,000.
Media: Considers sculpture only. Most frequently exhibits bronze, stones, steel.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres; prefers figurative work and cubism.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Shipping costs
are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with bio and photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs. Replies only if interested within 1 week. Files only photos. Finds artists through agents, by
visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions.
SYLVIA WHITE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS' SERVICES, 2022 B Broadway, Santa Monica CA
90404. (310)828-6200. Owner: Sylvia White. Retail gallery, art consultancy and artist's career development
services. Estab. 1979. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in seeing work
of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Martin Mull, John White. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6. Located in downtown Santa Monica; 2,000
sq. ft.; 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-10,000; most work sold at $3,000.
• Sylvia White also has a location in Soho in New York City, see listing in New York section.
Media: Considers all media, including photography. Most frequently exhibits painting and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles, including painterly abstraction and conceptualism.
Terms: Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Artist
pays for shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Portfolio should include slides.
San Francisco
J J. BROOKINGS GALLERY, 669 Mission St., San Francisco CA 94025. (415)546-1000. Director: Timo
thy Duran. Retail gallery. Estab. 1970. Of artists represented 15% are emerging, 25% are mid-career and
60% are established. Exhibited artists include Ansel Adams, Robert Motherwell, Ben Shomzeit, Donald
Sultan, Richard Diebenkorn, Ed Baynard, Misha Grodin, Mac Whitney, Lee Tribe, Sandy Skoglund and
James Crable. Sponsors 10-12 shows/year. Average display time 40 days in rotation. Open all year; Tuesday-
Sunday, 10-6. Located next to San Francisco MOMA and Moscone Center; 7,500 sq. ft.; 60% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: collectors and private art consultants. 60% private collectors, 10% corporate
collectors, 30% private art consultants. Overall price range: $500-40,000; most work sold at $2,000-8,000.
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Media; Considers oil, acrylic, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage, photography, original
handpulled prints, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits high-quality paintings, prints, sculpture and photography.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, photorealism, minimalism, painterly abstraction, realism and
surrealism. Genres include landscapes, florals, figurative work and city scapes.
Terms: Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping
costs from gallery; artist pays for shipping costs to gallery.
Submissions: Prefers "intellectually mature artists who know quality and who are professional in their
creative and business dealings. Artists can no longer be temperamental." Send query letter with resume,
slides, bio, brochure, photographs, S ASE, business card and reviews. Replies if interested within 2-3 months;
if not interested, replies in a few days.
Tips: "Have a well thought-out presentation that shows consistent work and/or consistent development over
a period of time. Must have a minimum of 20 slides and perferably 20 current slides."
EBERT GALLERY, 49 Geart St., San Francisco CA 94108. (415)296-8405, Owner: Dick Ebert. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1989. Represents 24 established artists "from this area." Interested in seeing the work of
emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Jerrold Ballaine, Boyd Allen. Sponsors 11-12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-5:30; Saturday, 11-5. Located downtown near
bay area; 1,200 sq. ft.; one large room which can be divided for group shows. 85% of space for special
exhibitions; 15% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, tourists, art students. 80% private collectors.
Overall price range: $500-20,000; most work sold at $500-8,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
glass, photography, woodcuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings and encostic. Most frequently exhibits acrylic,
oils and pastels.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes,
figurative work, all genres. Prefers landscapes, abstract, realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion. Shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: San Francisco Bay Area artists only. Send query letter with resume and slides. "We call the
artist after slide and resume review." Portfolio should include originals and slides. Replies in a few weeks.
Finds artists through referral by professors or stable artists.
THE LAB, 2948 16th St., San Francisco CA 94103. (415)864-8855. Website: http://www.igc.apc.org/femact
art/FAALab.html. Assistant Director: Zoey Kroll. Nonprofit gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1983. Repre
sents/exhibits 13 emerging, mid-career artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors
7 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Wednesday-Saturday, 12-5. 40 X 55'; 17' height;
2,200 sq. ft.; white walls. Doubles as a performance and gallery space. Clientele: artists and Bay Area
communities.
® The LAB often curates panel discussions, performances or other special events in conjunction with
exhibitions. They also sponsor an annual conference and exhibition on feminist activism and art.
Media: Considers all media with emphasis on interdisciplinary and experimental art. Most frequently exhibits
installation art, interdisciplinary art, media art and group exhibitions.
Terms: Artists receive honorarium from the art space. Work can be sold, but that is not the emphasis.
Submissions: Send SASE for submission guidelines. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions,
calls for proposals.
Tips: Ask to be put on their mailing list to get a sense of the LAB's curatorial approach and interests.
MUSEUM WEST FINE ARTS & FRAMING, INC., 170 Minna, San Francisco CA 94105. (415)546-
1113. Retail gallery. Represents/exhibits 14 emerging artists/year. Sponsors 8-11 shows/year. Average display
time 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday. Located downtown next to San Francisco Museum of
Modern Art; 3,500 sq. ft,; 30% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale tourists, art consultants,
sophisticated corporate buyers, collectors. Overall price range: $150-1,200; most work sold at $400-1,000.
Media: Considers all media except very large works under 4 ft.X4 ft Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor,
mixed media, pastel, collage, photography, original hand-pulled prints, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts,
engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently
exhibits hand-colored prints — small editions, photography, paintings and collage.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, impressionism, photorealism, pattern painting and real
ism. Genres include florals, landscapes, figurative work and cityscapes. Prefers colorful still lifes, San Fran
cisco Bay imagery and landscapes.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared or negotiated.
Submissions: No sexually explicit or politically-oriented art. Send query letter with resume, slidesheet, bio,
brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 3-5 weeks. Files all material if interested. Finds artists
through open studios, mailings, referrals by other artists and collectors.
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SAN FRANCISCO ART COMMISSION GALLERY & SLIDE REGISTRY, 401 Van Ness, Civic
Center, San Francisco CA 94102. (415)554-6080. Fax: (415)252-2595. E-mail: sfacgallery@sfpLlib.ca.us.
Director: Rupert Jenkins. Nonprofit municipal gallery; alternative space. Estab. 1983. Exhibits work of
approximately 150 emerging and mid-career artists/year; 400-500 in Slide Registry. Sponsors 7 indoor group
shows/year; 3 outdoor site installations/year. Average display time 5 weeks (indoor); 3 months (outdoor
installations) Open all year. Located at the Civic Center; 1,000 sq. ft. (indoor), 4,500 sq. ft. (outdoor); City
Site lot across the street from City Hall and in the heart of the city's performing arts complex. 100% of space
for special exhibitions. Clientele: cross section of San Francisco/Bay Area including tourists, upscale, local
and students. Sales are minimal.
• A newly renovated exhibition space opened in January, '96. The program continues with window
installations, site specific projects, the Artists' Slide Registry, artists' talks and special projects.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits installation, mixed media and sculpture/3-D, painting,
photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers cutting-edge, contemporary works.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Accepts only artists residing in one of nine Bay Area counties. Write for guidelines to join
the slide registry to automatically receive calls for proposals and other exhibition information. Do not send
unsolicited slides.
Tips: "The Art Commission Gallery serves as a forum for exhibitions which reflect the aesthetic and cultural
diversity of contemporary art in the Bay Area. Temporary installations in the outdoor lot adjacent to the
gallery explore alternatives to traditional modes of public art. Gallery does not promote sale of art, as such,
but will handle sale of available work if a visitor wishes to purchase it. Exhibit themes, artists, and selected
works are recommended by the Gallery Director to the San Francisco Art Commission for approval. Gallery
operates for the benefit of the public as well as the artists. It is not a commercial venue for art."
Colorado
CORE NEW ART SPACE, 1412 Wazee St., Denver CO 80202. (303)571-4831. Coordinator: Tracy Weil.
Cooperative, alternative and nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1981. Exhibits 30 emerging and mid-career artists.
Sponsors 30 solo and 6-10 group shows/year. Average display time: 2 weeks. Open Thursday-Sunday. Open
all year. Located "in lower downtown, former warehouse area; 3,400 sq. ft.; large windows, hardwood floor,
and high ceilings." Accepts mostly artists from front range Colorado. Clientele: 97% private collectors; 3%
corporate clients. Overall price range: $75-3,000; most work sold at $100-600.
Media: Considers all media. Specializes in cutting edge work. Prefers quality rather than marketability.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, couceptualism; considers all styles
and genres, but especially contemporary and alternative (non-traditional media and approach).
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time. Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area representation
not required.
Submissions: Send query letter with SASE. Quarterly auditions to show portfolio of originals, sides and
photographs. Request membership or associate membership application. "Our gallery gives an opportunity
for emerging artists in the metro-Denver area to show their work. We run four to six open juried shows a
year. There is an entry fee charged, but no commission is taken on any work sold. The member artists
exhibit in a one-person show once a year. Member artists generally work in more avant-garde formats, and
the gallery encourages experimentation. Members are chosen by slide review and personal interviews. Due
to time commitments we require that they live and work in the area. There is a yearly Associate Members
Show." Finds artists through invitations, word of mouth, art publications.
Tips: "We want to see challenging art. If your intention is to manufacture coffee-table and over-the-couch
art for suburbia, we are not a good place to start."
$SUSAN DUVAL GALLERY, 525 E. Cooper Ave., Aspen CO 81611. (970)925-9044. Fax: (970)925-
9046. Owner: Susan Duval. Retail gallery. Estab. 1978. Represents 30 mid-career and established artists/
year. Exhibited artists include: Dale Chihuly and Theodore Waddell. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display
tune 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6. Located downtown; 2,500 sq. ft.; open plan, many
windows. 60% of space for special exhibitions; 40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale,
local community. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-50,000; most
work sold at $2,000-20,000.
Media: Considers oil, paper, acrylic, sculpture, glass, mixed media, ceramics; types of prints include wood
cuts and monoprints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and glass.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction and realism. Exhitits all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and pays for shipping from gallery; artist pays for shipping to gallery.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Finds artists through referrals by other artists and visiting
art fairs and exhibitions.
JFOOTHILLS ART CENTER, 809 15th St., Golden CO 80401. (303)279-3922. Fax: (303)279-9470.
Executive Director: Carol Dickinson. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents up to 600 established artists/
year. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; daily (except major holidays);
Monday-Saturday, 9-4; Sunday, 1-4. Located downtown; 5 self-contained spaces (under one roof) 2,232 sq.
ft. "We are housed in a National Historic Register building of classic Gothic/Victorian design — a church
linked to a parsonage and remodeled into modern gallery interior spaces." 100% of space for special exhibi
tions. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-30,000; most work sold
at $1,500-2,000. Foothill's director urges artists to call or write for prospecti on how to enter their two yearly
national shows.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints (size limitations on sculpture). Most frequently exhibits
watermedia and mixed media, sculpture and clay.
Style: Exhibits all genres. Prefers figurative, realism, impressionism and contemporary-experimental.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "The exhibition schedule offers opportunities to nationwide artists primarily through the
annual North American Sculpture Exhibition (May/June — competitive, juried, catalog, $10,000 in awards)
and the annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition (August/September; juried, slide entries
and small fee required, $10,000 in awards, catalog published)."
Tips: "Artists often include too much variety when multiple slides are submitted, with the result that jurors
are unable to discern a recognizable style or approach, or artists submit poor photography or slides."
PINE CREEK ART GALLERY, 2419 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs CO 80904. (719)633-6767.
Owner: Nancy Anderson. Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents 10+ emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include Kirby Sattler, Chuck Mardosz and Don Grzybowski. Sponsors 4 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year. 2,200 sq. ft.; in a National Historic District. 30% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: middle to upper income. Overall price range: $30-5,000; most work sold at
$100-500.
Media: Considers most media, including bronze, pottery and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork "with quality frame only."
Submissions: No fantasy or abstract art. Prefer experienced artists only—no beginners. Send query letter
with slides and photographs. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio or originals, photographs, slides
and tearsheets. Replies in 2 weeks.
Tips: "We like to include a good variety of work, so show us more than one or two pieces."
fROBISCHON GALLERY, 1740 Wazee St., Denver CO 80202. (303)298-7788. Fax: (303)298-7799.
Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1976. Represents 70 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include: Manuel Neri, John Buck. Sponsors 7-8 shows/year. Average display time 5-6 weeks.
Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-6, Saturday, 11-5; Monday and evenings by appointment. Located in
historic lower downtown; 2,000 sq. ft.; original carriage house for the historic Oxford Hotel across from
Union Station. It has historic building status. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery
artists. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-40,000; most work sold
at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painted works/on canvas or
panel, wood or bronze sculpture.
Style: Exhibits: expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptu-
alism, minimalism, postmodern works, realism, imagism. Exhibits all genres. Prefers representational, ab
stract, symbolism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (negotiable commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, reviews, artist's
statement. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides, transparencies, resume, statement,
reviews if available. Replies in 4-6 weeks,
SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo CO
81003. (719)543-0130. Curator of Visual Arts: Jennifer Cook. Nonprofit gallery and museum. Estab. 1972.
Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 25-30 shows/year. Average display time 2
months. Open all year. Located "downtown, right off Interstate 1-25"; 7,500 sq. ft.; four galleries, one
showing a permanent collection of Western art; changing exhibits in the other three. Also a children's museum
with changing, interactive exhibits. Clientele: "We serve a 19-county region and attract 200,000 visitors
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yearly. Most art exhibits are not for sale; however, when they are for sale, anyone can buy." Overall price
range: $50-100,000; most work sold at $50-13,000.
Media: Considers all media.
StySe: Exhibits all styles. Genres include Southwestern.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion, contract and shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "There are no restrictions, but our exhibits are booked into 1997 right now.1' Send query
letter with slides. Write or call for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 2 months.
PHILIP J. STEELE GALLERY AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, 6875
E. Evans Ave., Denver CO 80224. (303)753-6046. Fax: (303)759-4970. Gallery Director: Deborah Homer.
Nonprofit college gallery. Estab. 1 962. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors
10-12 shows/year. Exhibited artists include Christo, Jenny Holzer. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all
year; Monday-Friday, 8-6; Saturday, 9-4. Located in southeast Denver; 600 sq. ft.; in very prominent location
(art college with 350 students enrolled). 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local community,
students, faculty.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits mixed media, oil/acrylic and
work on paper.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Artists sell directly to buyer; gallery takes no commission. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of slides. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks.
Tips: Impressed by "professional presentation of materials, good-quality slides or catalog."
^TREASURE ALLEY, (formerly Carriage House Galleries), 514 San Juan, Alanosa CO 81 101-2326. Part
ners: Carol Demlo and Melody Johnson. Retail gallery and specialty gift shop. Estab. 1995. Represents
regional artwork. Open all year. Located in the southern Rocky Mountains in the hub of the San Luis Valley;
gallery includes a historic walk-in vault. Overall price range: $40-400.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, works on paper, sculp
ture, ceramic, glass posters, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil, ceramics and
pastels.
Style: Genres include landscapes, florals, Southwestern subjects and still lifes. Prefers realism, impressionism
and color field.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Customer discounts
and payment by installment available. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs and SASE for return. Finds
artists through visiting exhibitions and referrals.
$WHITE HORSE GALLERY, 1218 Pearl St., Boulder CO 80302. (303)443-6116. Fax: (303)443-9966.
Director: Rene Jans. Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents 8 emerging, mid-career and established artists/
year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Diane Dandeneau, Roi>ert
Arnold, Lila Hahn. Sponsors 3-4 shows/year. Average display time 6 months. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-9; Sunday, 12-6. Located on the Pearl St. Pedestrian Mall; 750 sq. ft, "turn-of-the-century
building with wonderful old Indian artifacts on display." 100% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of
space for gallery artists. Clientele: Western and Indian art collectors. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $60-2,000; most work sold at $60-1,500.
Media: Considers all media, all types of print,
Style: Exhibits expressionism, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, Southwestern and
Western. Prefers Southwestern, landscape and Western.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only Indian or Southwestern subject matter. Send query letter with resume, slides or
photographs and bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals or photographs. Replies in oae
week. Files bios. Finds artists through attending Indian markets, submissions.
ALWAYS ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with queries
and sample packages.
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MONA BERMAN FINE ARTS, 78 Lyon St., New Haven CT 06511. (203)562-4720. Fax: (203)787-
6855. Director: Mona Herman. Art consultancy. Estab. 1979. Represents 50 emerging and mid-career artists.
Exhibited artists include David Dunlop, Will McCarthy and S. Wind-Greenbain. Sponsors 1 show/year. Open
all year. Located near downtown; 1,000 sq. ft. Clientele: 5% private collectors, 95% coporate collectors.
Overall price range: $200-20,000; most artwork sold at $500-5,000.
Media: Considers all media except installation. Considers all limited edition prints except posters and photoli
thography. Most frequently exhibits works on paper, painting, relief and ethnographic arts.
Style: Exhibits most styles. Prefers abstract, landscape and transitional. No figurative, little still life.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) (net 30 days). Retail price is set by gallery and
artist. Customer discounts and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides insurance; artist pays
for shipping. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, "plenty of slides," bio, SASE, reviews and "price list — retail only
at stated commission." Portfolios are reviewed only after slide submission. Replies in 1 month. Slides and
reply returned only if SASE is included. Finds artists through word of mouth, art publications and source-
books, submissions and self-promotions and other professionals' recommendations.
Tips: "Please understand that we are not a gallery, although we do a few exhibits. We are primarily art
consultants. We continue to be busy selling high-quality art and related services."
JBROOKFiELD CRAFT CENTER GALLERY, 286 Whisconier Rd., Route 25, Brookfield CT 06804.
(203)775-4526. E-mail: brkfldcrft@aol.com. Website: http://www.craftweb.com/org^ookfld/brookfld.sht
ml. Retail Manager: Judith Russell. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1954. Exhibits the work of over 2,000 emerging,
mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year.
Located in suburban area; 1,000 sq. ft; "housed in restored 1780 grist mill (Connecticut state landmark)."
50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale and corporate. 10% private collectors, 5% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $5-5,000; most work sold at $25-100.
Media: Considers paper, fiber, glass, ceramic and craft. No prints or painting. Most frequently exhibits
jewelry, glass and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits all contemporary styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Prefer artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure and bio. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio of originals, slides, photographs and transparencies. Replies in 2 weeks.
MARTIN CHASIN FINE ARTS, 1125 Church Hill Rd., Fairfield CT 06432. (203)374-5987. Fax:
(203)372-3419. Owner: Martin Chasin. Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 40 mid-career and established
artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Katherine Ace and David
Rickert. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year. Located downtown; 1,000-
1,500 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "sophisticated." 40% private collectors; 30%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,500-10,000; most work sold at $3,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, paper, woodcuts, wood engravings,
linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, pochoir and serigraphs. "No sculpture." Most fre
quently exhibits oil on canvas, etchings/engravings and pastel.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, color field, impressionism and realism. Genres include
landscapes, Americana, portraits. Prefers landscapes, seascapes and ships/boating scenes. Particularly inter
ested in realistic art.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30-50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers payment
by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork
unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, price list and SASE. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides and photographs. Replies in 3 weeks. Files future sales material. Finds artists
through exhibitions, "by artists who write to me and send good slides or transparencies. Send at least 10-15
slides showing all genres of art you produce. Omit publicity sheets and sending too much material."
Tips: "The art scene is less far-out, fewer avant-garde works are being sold. Clients want artists with a solid
reputation."
CONTRACT ART, INC., P.O. Box 520, Essex CT 06426. (203)767-0113. Fax: (203)767-7247. Senior
Project Manager: Victoria Taylor. "We contract artwork for blue-chip businesses, including Disney, Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines and Raddison." Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Approached
by hundreds of artists/year. Assigns work to freelance artists based on client needs and preferences Showroom
is open all year to corporate art directors and designers. 1,600 sq. ft.; Clientele: 98% commercial Overall
price range: $500-15,000.
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Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Frequently contracts murals.
Style: Uses artists for brochure design, illustration and layout, model making and posters. Exhibits all styles
and genres.
Terms: Pays for design by the project, negotiable; 50% up front. Prefers artwork unframed. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs and SASE. If local, write
for appointment to show portfolio; otherwise, mail appropriate materials, which should include slides and
photographs. "Show us a good range of what you can do. Also, keep us updated if you've changed styles
or media." Replies in 1 week. Files all samples and information in registry.
Tips: "We exist mainly to solicit commissioned artwork for specific projects."
FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER'S FSSHER GALLERY, 25 Arts Center Lane, Avon CT
06001. (203)678-1867. Manager: Sally Bloomberg. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1972. Exhibits the work of 300
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Kerr Grabowski and Randall DarwalL
Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 2-3 months. Open all year; Wednesday-Saturday, 11-5; Sunday,
12-4; extended hours November-December. Located in Avon Park North just off Route 44; 600 sq, ft.; "in
19th-century brownstone factory building once used for manufacturing." 25% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: upscale contemporary craft buyers. Overall price range: $100-1,000; most work sold at $100-300.
Media: Considers "primarily crafts," also considers some mixed media, works on paper, ceramic, fiber,
glass and small size prints. Most frequently exhibits jewelry, ceramics and fiber.
Style: Exhibits all styles, including craft.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs, SASE and reviews. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of slides and transparencies. Replies only if interested within 2 months. Files
a slide or photo, resume and brochure.
JISOA GALLERY, P.O. Box 216, Greenwich CT 06831 . (203)622-6434. President: Phyllis Schreiber. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents established artists. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists
in the future. Exhibited artists include Alexandra Exter and Paul Dohanos. Average display time 2 months.
Open all year by appointment only, 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers all media except craft, installation and photography. Most frequently exhibits oil, sculpture
and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits Russian avant-garde and Russian contemporary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion
and contract; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio,
resume and slides.
JS8LVERMINE GALLERY, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan CT 06840. (203)966-5617. Fax: (203)966-
2763. Director: Philip Heilman. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1922. Represents 268 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Sponsors 20 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open aU year; Tuesday-
Saturday, 11-5; Sunday, 1-5. 5,000 sq. ft. 95% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourist, upscale. 40%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $250-10,000; most work sold at $1,000-
2,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Co-op membership fee plus donation of time
(50% commission.) Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and
contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter.
SMALL SPACE GALLERY, Arts Council of Greater New Haven, 70 Audubon St, New Haven CT 065 1 1 .
(203)772-2788. Fax: (203)495-7111. Director: Helen Herzig. Alternative space. Estab. 1985. Interested in
emerging artists. Sponsors 10 solo and group shows/year. Average display time: 1 month. Open to Arts
Council artist only (Greater New Haven). Overall price range; $35-3,000.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "The Small Space Gallery was established to provide our artist members
with an opportunity to show their work. Particularly those who were just starting their careers. We're not a
traditional gallery, but an alternative art space.
Terms: AAS Council requests 10% donation on sale of each piece. Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area
representation not required. Gallery provides insurance (up to $10,000) and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs and bio. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides, transparencies and photographs. Replies only if interested.
Files publicity, price lists and bio.
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JWILDLIFE GALLERY, 172 Bedford St., Stamford CT 06901. (203)324-6483. Fax: (203)324-6483. Direo
tor: Patrick R. Dugan. Retail gallery. Represents 72 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited
artists include R. Bateman and R.T. Peterson. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 6 months. Open
all year. Located downtown; 1,200 sq. ft. 30% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 20% private
collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-10,000; most artwork sold at $500-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, woodcuts, wood engravings, engravings, lithographs and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits acrylic, oil and watercolor.
Style: Prefers realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, Western, wildlife and sporting art.
No "impressionism, over-priced for the quality of the art."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Sometimes offers
customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides promotion and contract; shipping costs are
shared. Prefers unframed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with photographs, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of originals and photographs. Replies by SASE only if interested within 2 weeks. Files all material, if
interested.
Tips: "Must be work done within last six months. Don't send art that is old that you have not been able to
sell." Quote prices on first mailing.
Delaware
DELAWARE ART MUSEUM ART SALES & RENTAL GALLERY, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmin
gton DE 19806. (302)571-9590. Fax: (302)571-0220. Director, Art Sales & Rental: Alice B. Hupfel. Nonprofit
retail gallery, art consultancy and rental gallery. Estab. 1975. Represents 50-100 emerging artists. Open all
year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located seven minutes from the center of Wilmington; 1,200 sq. ft.; "state-
of-the-art gallery and sliding racks." Clientele: 40% private collectors; 60% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $500-8,000; most work sold at $1,500-2,500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints except posters and reproductions.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (20% commission). Rental fee for artwork covers 2 months. Retail
price set by artist and consigning gallery. Gallery provides insurance while on premises and contract. Artist
pays shipping costs. Artwork must be framed,
Submissions: "Send slides and resume. Include price and medium.
DELAWARE CENTER FORTHE CONTEMPORARY ARTS, Dept. AGDM, 103 E. 16th St., Wilmin
gton DE 19801. (302)656-6466. Fax: (302)656-6944. Director: Steve Lanier. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1979.
Exhibits the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 30 solo/group shows/year of
both national and regional artists. Average display time is 1 month. 2,000 sq. ft.; 19 ft. ceilings. Overall price
range: $50-10,000; most artwork sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers all media, including contemporary crafts.
Style: Exhibits contemporary, abstract, figurative, conceptual, non-representational and contemporary crafts.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price is set by the gallery and the artist.
Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are
shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides and/or photographs and SASE. Write for appointment to
show portfolio. Seeking consistency within work as well as in presentation. Slides are filed. Submit up to
20 slides with a corresponding slide sheet describing the work (i.e. media, height by width by depth), artist's
name and address on top of sheet and title of each piece in the order in which you would like them reviewed.
J REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE, INC., 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres DE 19971. (302)227-8408. Cura
tor: Susan Steele. Nonprofit gallery; offers education in visual arts. Estab. 1938. Exhibits the work of 1,000
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 8-10 shows/year. Average display time 3/2 weeks.
Open January through November. Located in a residential area just north of town; "3!/2 acres, rustic gardens,
built in 1743; listed in the National Register of Historic Places; excellent exhibition and studio space. Regional
setting attracts artists and arts advocates." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: members, artists
(all media), arts advocates.
Media: Considers all media (except installation and photography) and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and all genres.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion. Artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed for exhibition, unframed for
browser sales.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Write to schedule an appointment to show a
portfolio, which should include appropriate samples. Replies in 6 weeks. Files bios and slides in Member's
Artist Registry.
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District of Columbia
rfAARON GALLERY, 1717 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20009. (202)234-3311. Manager: An
nette Aaron. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1970. Represents 35 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time is 3-6 weeks. Open all year. Located on Dupont
Circle; 2,000 sq. ft. Clientele: private collectors and corporations. Overall price range: $100 and up; most
artwork sold at $2,000-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramic and installation.
Most frequently exhibits sculpture, paintings and works on paper.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, imagism, color field, post-modern works, impression
ism, realism and photorealism. Genres include florals. Most frequently exhibits abstract expressionism, figu
rative expressionism and post-modern works.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Sometimes
offers payment by installment. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides promotion and con
tract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides or photographs, reviews and SASE, Slides and photos should
be labeled with complete information— dimensions, title, media, address, name and phone number. Portfolio
review requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include photographs and, if possible, originals.
Slides, resume and brochure are filed. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, submissions,
self-promotions, art collector's referrals.
Tips: "We visit many studios throughout the country."
ATLANTIC GALLERY OF GEORGETOWN, 1055 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington DC 20007.
(202)337-2299. Fax: (202)944-5471. Director: Virginia Smith. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 10
mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include John Stobart, Tim Thompson, John Gable, Frits
Goosen and Robert Johnson. Sponsors 5 solo shows/year. Average display time is 2 weeks. Open all year.
Located downtown; 700 sq. ft. Clientele: 70% private collectors, 30% corporate clients. Overall price range:
$100-20,000; most artwork sold at $300-5,000,
Media: Considers oil, watercolor and limited edition prints.
Style: Exhibits realism and impressionism. Prefers realistic marine art, florals, landscapes and historic narra
tive leads.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume and slides. Portfolio should include originals and slides.
JBIRD-JN-HAND BOOKSTORE & GALLERY, 323 7th St. SE, Box 15258, Washington DC 20003.
(202)543-0744. Fax: (202)547-6424. Director: Christopher Ackerman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents
36 emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Susan Nees, Use Drost and Richard Pardee. Sponsors 12 shows/
year. Average display time 3!/2 weeks. Located on Capitol Hill at Eastern Market Metro; 300 sq. ft.; space
includes small bookstore, art and architecture. "Most of our customers live in the neighborhood." Clientele:
100% private collectors. Overall price range: $75-1,650; most work sold at $75-350.
Media: Considers pen & ink, paper, drawings, sculpture, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, wood engrav
ings, linocuts, engravings, etchings. Prefers small prints. Also places sculpture for clients" home, office and
garden.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals and slides. Interested in seeing work that is tasteful. Replies in 1 month. Files resume; slides of
accepted artists.
Tips: "The most common mistake artists make in presenting their work is dropping off slides/samples
without SASE and without querying first. We suggest a visit to the gallery before submitting slides. We show
framed and unframed work of our artists throughout the year as well as at time of individual exhibition."
^FOUNDRY GALLERY, Dept. AM, 9 Hillyer Court, Washington DC 20008. (202)387-0203. Membership
Director: Marcia Mayne. Cooperative gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1971. Sponsors 10-20 solo and
2-3 group shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Interested in emerging artists. Clientele: 80% private
collectors; 20% corporate clients. Overall price range: $100-2,000; most work sold at $100-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramic, fiber, glass, installation, photography, woodcuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, pochoir and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, paper and photography.
Style: Exhibits "expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism and hard-edge geometric abstraction,
as well as representational." Prefers non-objective, expressionism and neo-geometric. "Founded to encourage
and promote Washington area artists and to foster friendship with artists and arts groups outside the Washing
ton area. The Foundry Gallery is known in the Washington area for its promotion of contemporary works of
art."
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Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time; 30% commission. Retail price set by artist. Offers
customer discounts and payment by installments. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides
insurance and a promotion contract. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, and SASE. "Local artists drop off actual work." Call
or write for appointment to drop off portfolio. Replies in 1 month. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "All works must be delivered by artist."
GALLERY K, 2010 R St. NW, Washington DC 20009. (202)234-0339. Fax: (202)334-0605. Director: Komei
Wachi. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 47 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in
seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Jody Mussoff and Y. David Chung. Sponsors
10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Closed mid July through mid-September; Tuesday-Saturday
11-6. Located in DuPont Circle area; 2,500 sq. ft. Clientele: local. 80% private collectors, 10% corporate
collectors; 10% other galleries. Overall price range: $100-250,000; most work sold at $200-2,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, ceramic, pastel,
collage, photography, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, drawing.
Style: Exhibits realism and surrealism. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers surrealism,
realism and postmodernism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20-50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts artists mainly from DC area. Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Replies
in 4-6 weeks only if SASE enclosed.
GATEHOUSE GALLERY, Mount Vernon College, 2100 Foxhall Rd. NW, Washington DC 20007.
(202)625-4640. Associate Professor and Gatehouse Gallery/Director: James Burford. Nonprofit gallery. Es
tab. 1978. Exhibits the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 7 solo and 2-3 group
shows/year. Average display time: 3 weeks. Clientele: college students and professors.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits photography, drawings, prints and paintings.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "The exhibitions are organized to the particular type of art classes
being offered and are local."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation not required. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides or photographs. All material is returned if
not accepted or under consideration.
SPECTRUM GALLERY, 1132 29th St. NW, Washington DC 20007. (202)333-0954. Director: Reagan
Neville Kiser. Retail/cooperative gallery. Estab. 1966. Exhibits the work of 29 mid-career artists. Sponsors
10 solo and 2 group shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Accepts only artists from Washington area.
Open year round. Located in Georgetown. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate clients. Overall
price range: $50-5,000; most artwork sold at $450-900.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, woodcuts, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently
exhibits acrylic, watercolor and oil.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism, minimalism, painterly abstraction, pattern painting and hard-edge
geometric abstraction. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, portraits and figurative work.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time; 35% commission. Retail price set by artist. Sometimes
offers payment by installment. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides promotion and
contract.
Submissions: Artists must live in the Washington area because of the cooperative aspect of the gallery.
Bring actual painting at jurying; application forms needed to apply.
Tips: "A common mistake artists make is not knowing we are a cooperative gallery. We were one of the
first cooperatives in the Washington area and were established to offer local artists an alternative to the
restrictive representation many galleries were then providing. Each artist is actively involved in the shaping
of policy as well as maintenance and operation. The traditional, the abstract, the representational and the
experimental can all be found here. Shows change every month and each artist is represented at all times.
We really appreciate an appointment or slides and information sent to us first, rather than a prospective artist
simply visiting the gallery. In order to show an artist's work, he/she must apply and be juried in. It is
also best to come to the gallery, see what types of art we show and then decide if you want to apply for
membership."
JHOLLIS TAGGART GALLERIES, INC., 3233 P St. NW, Washington DC 20007. (202)298-7676 and
48 E. 73rd St., New York NY 10021, Gallery Contact: Elizabeth East. Retail gallery. Estab. 1978. Interested
in seeing the work of mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 2 shows/year in New York gallery. Average
display time 4 weeks. "Interested only in artists working in contemporary realism." Clientele: 80% private
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collectors, 10% corporate clients. Overall price range: $1,000-1,000,000; most historical artwork sold at
$20,000-500,000; most contemporary artwork sold at $7,000-30,000.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink and drawings.
Style: Prefers figurative work, landscapes and still lifes. "We specialize in 19th and early 20th century
American paintings and contemporary realism. We are interested only in contemporary artists who paint in
a realist style. As we handle a limited number of contemporary artists, the quality must be superb."
Terms: Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive area representation required. Insurance, promotion,
contract and shipping costs negotiable.
Submissions: "Please call first; unsolicited query letters are not preferred. Looks for technical excellence."
Tips: "Collectors are more and more interested in seeing traditional subjects handled in classical ways.
Works should demonstrate excellent draftsmanship and quality."
^TOUCHSTONE GALLERY, 406 Seventh St. NW, Washington DC 20004. (202)347-2787. Director:
Robert Revere. Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1976. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Represents 36 artists. Sponsors 11 solo and 1 group shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Located in
the Seventh Street Gallery District in Penn Quarter; second floor of a building that is home to 5 other art
galleries; main exhibition space features 2 solo exhibits, 3 smaller exhibit spaces feature monthly members
shows. Clientele: 70% private collectors, 30% corporate clients. Overall price range: $45-9,000. Most artwork
sold at $400-4,500.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture and prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "We show contemporary art from the Washington DC area."
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time; 40% commission. Retail price set by artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with SASE. Portfolio should include originals and slides. All material is
returned if not accepted or under consideration. Artists are juried in by the member artists. A 2/3 majority
of positive votes is required for acceptance. Voting is by secret ballot. The most common mistake artists
make in presenting their work is "showing work from each of many varied periods in their careers."
fTROYER FITZPATRICK LASSMAN GALLERY, 1710 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20009.
(202)328-7189. Fax: (202)667-8106. Retail gallery. Estab. 1983. Represents 22 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year; 30 emerging, mid-career and established photographers. Exhibited artists include:
Mindy Weisel and Willem de Hooper. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year
except August; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5. Located on Dupont Circle; 1,000 sq. ft; townhouse. Overall price
range: $500-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, paper, acrylic, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage and photography.
Most frequently exhibits paintings, photography and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist
pays for shipping.
Submissions: Accepts only Mid-Atlantic artists. Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Files slides. Finds artists through
word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions and submissions.
Florida
JAMBROSINO GALLERY, 3155 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables FL 33134-6825. (305)445-2211.
Fax: (305)444-0101. Director Genaro Ambrosino. Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents 22 emerging artists/
year. Exhibited artists include: Jaime Palacios and Arturo Duclos. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-6:30; Saturday 11-5. Located in downtown Coral Gables
(southwest Miami); 3,000 sq. ft.; clean white space, 2 floors, main gallery downstairs and project room
upstairs. 80% of space for special exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local, upscale. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-15,000; most work sold at $1,500-
5,000.
Media: Considers oil, paper, fiber, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, installation, collage, photogra
phy and video/film. Most frequently exhibits painting, photography and installation.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, minimalism, painterly abstraction and postmodern works.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Buys outright for 50% of retail price. Retail
price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts contemporary art only. Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and SASE.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files photos and
catalogs.
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Tips: "Common artists' mistakes include not calling in advance for appointment, submitting poor-quality
images, not inquiring before hand about type of work shown at the gallery, not including SASE for reply."
BAKEHOUSE ART COMPLEX, 561 N.W. 32 St., Miami FL 33127. (305)576-2828. Contact: Pola
Reydburd. Alternative space and nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1986. Represents 150 emerging and mid-career
artists. 150 members. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday,
10-4. Located in Design District; 3,200 sq. ft.; retro fitted bakery preparation area, 17' ceilings, tile floors.
Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-5,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (30% commission). Rental fee for space; covers 1
month. Retail price set by the artist.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from juried membership. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio,
reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Files all accepted members' slides and resumes.
Tips: ''Visit facility on open house days (second Sunday of each month) or during openings."
IBOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART, 801 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton FL 33486. (407)392-
2500. Fax: (407)391-6410. Executive Director: George S. Bolge. Museum. Estab. 1950. Represents estab
lished artists. 2,500 members. Exhibits change every 2 months. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-4; Saturday
and Sunday, noon-4. Located one mile east of 1-95 on Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton; 3,000 sq. ft.; three
galleries — one shows permanent collection, two are for changing exhibitions. 66% of space for special
exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media.
Submissions: "Contact executive director, in writing."
ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM/GALLERY, 2800 University Blvd., Jacksonville University, Jackson
ville FL 32211. (904)744-3950, ext. 7371. Fax: (904)745-7375. Director: David Lauderdale. Museum. Estab.
1970. Represents 4-6 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 4-6 shows/year. Average
display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-4:30; Saturday, 2-5. "We close 2 weeks at Christmas
and University holidays." Located in Jacksonville University, near downtown; 800 sq. ft.; 1 VA foot ceilings.
20% of space for special exhibitions. "As an educational museum we have few if any sales. We do not
purchase work— our collection is through donations."
Media: "We rotate style and media to reflect the curriculum offered at the institution. We only exhibit media
that reflect and enhance our teaching curriculum. (As an example we do not teach bronze casting, so we do
not seek such artists.)."
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, all styles,
primarily contemporary.
Terms: Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs
to and from gallery. "The art work needs to be ready for exhibition in a professional manner."
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, business card and reviews. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of slides. "Replies fast when not interested. Yes takes longer." Finds artists through
visiting exhibitions and submissions.
Tips: "Being professional impresses us. But circumstances also prevent us from exhibiting all artists we are
impressed with."
$ CAPITOL COMPLEX EXHIBITION PROGRAM, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Capitol, Tallahas
see FL 32399-0250. (904)487-2980. Fax: (904)922-5259. Arts Consultant: Katie Dempsey. Exhibition spaces
(5 galleries). Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Molly
Mabe, Terry Thommes. Sponsors 20 shows/year. Average display time 3 months. Open all year; Monday-
Friday, 8-5; Saturday-Sunday, 8:30-4:30. "Four of the galleries are located downtown in the capitol building.
One is at our office about 3.5 miles from capitol. One is in the entry way of the Secretary of State's office.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits all genres.
Terms: Free exhibit space — artist sells works. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance;
artist pays for shipping to and from gallery.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Florida. Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement
and bio. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies in 1-2 weeks.
Finds artists through word of mouth.
fTHE CENTER FOR EMERGING ART, INC., 800 West Ave. (inside South Bay dub), Miami Beach
FL 33139. Executive Director: Ava L. Rado. Retail/nonprofit, professionally administered exhibition studio
space for contemporary art. Estab. 1995. Represents/exhibits emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Miff-
lin Uhlfelder, Rosa Pardo, Lorraine Maxwell and A.R. Harte. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time
1 month. Open all year; or by appointment only. Located inside a luxury condominium on lobby level; 600
sq. ft. 90% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: local community. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate
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collectors. Overall price range: $300-40,000; most work sold at $600-3,000.
• The center is administered by Ava Rado, who owned The Rado Gallery, formerly at this location.
It is funded in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida
Arts Council.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits acrylic on canvas, oil on canvas,
abstract expressionism and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers abstract, landscape and minimalism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment and there is a donation of 30% of sales. Gallery provides
promotion and contract. Artist pays for insurance and shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs, reviews, bio, SASE and video.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of pertinent material. Replies only if interested within 1 month.
Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions and referrals.
Tips: "Have persistence."
^CREATIONS INTERNATIONAL GALLERY, 48 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach FL 32176.
(904)673-8778. E-mail: zbhy42a@prodigy.com or 10322L654@compuserve.com. Website: http://www.our
world.compuserve.com/homepages/creationsjnternational_gallery. Director: Victoria Haer. Retail gallery,
art consultancy. Estab. 1984. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include
Benton Ledbetter. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday,
12-5. Located between 2 museums; 850 sq. ft.; historical building in cultural area of town. 100% of space
for special exhibitions ("Every month is a different theme.") 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collec
tors. Overall price range: $500-10,000; most work sold at $50-2,500.
• This gallery maintains several pages on the Internet featuring art shown in the gallery. They have
a slide and disk registry to show clients and will assist artists in creating resumes, bios and portfolios.
Gallery is active in bringing environmental issues and issues involving children to public attention.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, pen & ink, oil
Style: Exhibits surrealism, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction, realism, imagism. Exhibits all
genres. Prefers realism, surrealism, imagism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). "We are selective and require the artist to pay
for insurance and a portion of expenses for the exhibition of his/her work." Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides. Replies in 2-4 weeks.
Files all material. Finds artists through submissions, requests by clients, visiting exhibitions.
Tips: "The most common mistakes artists make is appearing unannounced with work. We have a protocol
that must be followed. Send SASE for information about philosophy and services. If you are dedicated to
the arts we will be dedicated to you."
^CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER METRO-DADE, 111 NW 1st St., Miami FL 33128. (305)375-
4635. Director: Patricia Risso. Alternative space/nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1989. Exhibits 800 emerging and
mid-career artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3Vi weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday
10-3. Located in Government Center in downtown Miami.
Media: Most frequently exhibits oil, mixed media and sculpture.
Terms: Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from south Florida. Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure,
SASE and reviews. Call for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies only if interested within 2
weeks. Files slides, resumes, brochures, photographs.
JDUNCAN GALLERY OF ART, Campus Box 8269, Stetson University, DeLand FL 32720. (904)822-
7266. Fax: (904)822-7268. Gallery Director: Gary Bolding. Nonprofit university gallery. Represents emerg
ing, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year
except during university holidays and breaks; Monday-Friday, 10-4; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4. Located in
the heart of the Stetson University campus, which is adjacent to downtown; 2,400 sq. ft. in main gallery;
144 cu. ft. in glass display cases in foyer; in 100+ -year-old, recently renovated building with Neo-CIassical
trappings and 16-foot ceilings. 95% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: students, faculty, community
members. 99% private collectors, 1% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-35,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, ceramics and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "Exhibiting artists tend to be from the Southeast, but there are no restrictions.1' Send query
letter with resume, slides, SASE and proposal. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photo
graphs, slides or transparencies. Replies in 3-4 months. Files slides, postcards, resumes. Finds artists through
proposals, visiting exhibitions and word of mouth.
Tips: Contact them, they will be happy to provide their requirements.
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FLORIDA ART CENTER 8c GALLERY, 208 First St. NW, Havana FL 32333. (904)539-1770. President:
Lee Mainella. Retail gallery, studio and art school. Estab. 1993. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Open all year. Located in small, but
growing town in north Florida; 2,100 st. ft.; housed in a large renovated 50-year-old building, 2 blocks long,
exposed rafters and beams. Clientele: private collectors. 100% private collectors.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints (a few).
Style: Exhibits all styles, tend toward traditional styles. Genres include landscapes and portraits.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (45% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides. Call or write for appointment.
Tips: "Prepare a professional presentation for review, (i.e. quality work, good slides, clear, concise and
informative backup materials). Size, medium, price and framed condition of painting should be included."
JFLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY GALLERY & MUSEUM, Copeland & W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee
FL 32306-2055. (904)644-6836. E-mail: jmason@mailer.fsu.edu. Website: http://www.mailer.fsu.edu/~svaoV
FSUMuseum/FSU_Museum.html. Gallery Director: Allys Palladino-Craig. University gallery and museum.
Estab. 1970. Shows work by over 100 artists/year; emerging, mid-career and established. Sponsors 12-22
shows/year. Average display time 3-4 weeks. Located on the university campus; 16,000 sq. ft. 50% of space
for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media, including electronic imaging and performance art. Most frequently exhibits
painting, sculpture and photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers contemporary figurative and non-objective painting, sculpture, printmaking.
Terms: "Sales are almost unheard of; the gallery takes no commission." Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs to and from gallery for invited artists.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, reviews and SASE. Write
for appointment to show portfolio, which should include slides. Faculty and steering committee replies in 6-
8 weeks.
Tips: "The museum offers a yearly competition with an accompanying exhibit and catalog. Artists' slides
are kept on file from this competition as a resource for possible inclusion in other shows. Write for prospectus,
available late August to October."
GALLERY CONTEMPORANEA, 526 Lancaster, Jacksonville FL 32204. Director: Sally Ann Freeman.
Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1974. Represents/exhibits 120 mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Allison Watson and Gretchen Ebersol. Sponsors 3-4 shows/year. Average display
time 2 months. Open all year; Thursday-Saturday, 10-2 or by appointment. Located near downtown— historic
neighborhood; 1 ,100 sq. ft.; "corporate consulting is 50-60% of sales." 65% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: local area. 40-50% private collectors, 50-60% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $15-
12,000; most work sold at $60042,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, original prints,
sculpture, clay, fiber and photos.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, realism and impressionism. Genres include landscapes
and florals. Prefers realism, impressionism and abstraction.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from the Southeast. Send query letter with resume*, slides, reviews, bio
and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 2-3 weeks. Files reviews, bio and
slides. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists and submissions.
Tips: "Be professional and flexible."
JGLASS CANVAS GALLERY, INC., 233 4th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg FL 33701. (813)821-6767. Fax:
(813)821-1775. President: Judy Katzin. Retail gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents 200 emerging and mid-career
artists/year. Exhibited artists from US, Canada, Australia, England. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display
time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 12-5 (closed Sunday June-
September). Located by the waterfront downtown; 1,800 sq. ft. 25% of space for special exhibition; 75% of
space for gallery artists. 5% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $20-5,000; most
work sold at $200-700.
Media: Considers mixed media, sculpture, glass and some 2-dimensional work. Most frequently exhibits
glass, ceramic and mixed.
Style: Exhibits color field. Prefers unique, imaginative, contemporary, colorful and unusual.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from
gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only glass. Send query letter with resume, brochure, photographs and business card.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies in 2 weeks. Files all material.
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THE HANG-UP, INC., 45 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota FL 34236. (813)953-5757. President: R Troncale. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1971. Represents 25 emerging and mid-career artists. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year. Located in arts and theater district downtown; 1,700 sq. ft.; "high tech, 10 ft.
ceilings with street exposure in restored hotel" 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 75% private
collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-5,000; most artwork sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, original hand-
pulled prints, lithographs, etchings, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently exhibits painting, graphics and
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, impressionism, realism and hard-edge geo
metric abstraction. All genres. Prefers abstraction, impressionism, surrealism.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist Sometimes offers
customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; ship
ping costs are shared. Prefers unframed work. Exhibition costs shared 50/50.
Submissions: Send resume, brochure, slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals and photographs. "Be organized and professional. Come in with more than slides; bring P.R.
materials, too!" Replies in 1 week.
HEIM/AMERICA AT FISHER ISLAND GALLERY. 42102 Fisher Island Dr., Fisher Island FL 33109.
(305)673-6809. Fax: (305)532-2789. Director: J.H. Stoneberger. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents
emerging and established artists. Sponsors 4-5 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open September
1-July 1; Tuesday-Saturday 11-6. Located in a private community; 1,000 sq. ft. 65% of space for special
exhibitions; 65% of space for gallery artists. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $800-200,000; most work sold at $10-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, paper and sculpture. Most
frequently exhibits oil on canvas, watercolor and drawings.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, minimalism, color field and realism. Genres include
landscapes, florals, portraits, figurative work, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract. Artwork framed appropriately.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs. Replies only if interested within 2 months. Will return photos. Finds artists through visiting
exhibitions and submissions.
Tips: Impressed by "a good exhibition record."
KENDALL CAMPUS ART GALLERY, MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 11011 SW 104
St., Miami FL 33176-3393. (305)237-2322. Fax: (305)237-2901. Director: Robert!. Sindelir. College gallery.
Estab. 1970. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Komar and
Melamid. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year except for 2 weeks at
Christmas and 3 weeks in August. Located in suburban area, southwest of Miami; 3,000 sq. ft; "space is
totally adaptable to any exhibition." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: students, faculty,
community and tourists. "Gallery is not primarily for sales, but sales have frequently resulted."
Media: Considers all media, all types of original prints. "No preferred style or media. Selections are made
on merit only."
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: "Purchases are made for permanent collection; buyers are directed to artist." Retail price set by
artist Gallery provides insurance and promotion; arrangements for shipping costs vary. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, SASE, and reviews. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of slides. "Artists commonly make the mistake of ignoring this procedure." Replies
in 2 weeks. Files resumes and slides (if required for future review).
Tips: "Present good-quality slides of works which are representative of what will be available for exhibition."
tKIRSCHNER HAACK FINE ART, INC., 922 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach FL 33139. (305)531-7730.
Fax: (305)531-8741. Gallery Director: Lee Haack. Retail gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents 20 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year;
Tuesday-Thursday, 2-10; Friday-Saturday, noon-11. Located in downtown Miami Beach; 1,500 sq. ft. 80%
of space for special exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale. 80% private
collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-50,000; most work sold at $500-3,500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers surrealism, expressionism, superealisrn.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Gallery provides insurance;
artists pays for shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, reviews, artist's
statement, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and examples if
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possible. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs
and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "We prefer only mail-in submissions as first contact, then we arrange to see the work."
KOUCKY GALLERY, 1246 Third St. S., Naples FL 33940. (813)261-8988. Fax: (813)261-8576. Owners:
Chuck and Nancy. Retail gallery. Focus is on contemporary American artists and craftsmen. Estab. 1986,
Represents/exhibits 175 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Todd
Warner and Jack Dowd. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Open ail year; Monday-Saturday. Located downtown; 1,500
sq. ft. Clientele: upscale international, resort. 98% private collectors, 2% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $140-35,000; most work sold at $85-900.
• Koucky Gallery also has a location in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, painting, jewelry and designer crafts.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, impressionism, contemporary works and imagism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance. Artist
pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only US artists. Send query letter with slides, photographs, bio and SASE. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs. "Replies slowly." Finds artists through word of mouth.
JLIPWORTH INTERNATIONAL ARTS, INC., 608 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton FL 33431. (407)241-
6688. Fax: (407)241-6685. Director: Margaret Lipworth. Retail gallery, private dealer. Estab. 1990. Repre
sents 10-15 established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Alex Katy, Roy Lichtenstein. Sponsors 6 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year accept August; Monday-Saturday, 10:30-5:00, December-
March; closed Monday April-November. Located in Gallery Center; 2,000 sq. ft. Clientele: upscale, collec
tors. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $15,000-100,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics,
pastel, collage and all types of prints. Prefers sculpture, oil, prints.
Style: Exhibits minimalism, color field, hard-edge geometric abstraction, painterly abstraction, postmodern
works.
Submissions: Send query letter with photographs.
JNUANCE GALLERIES, 720 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa FL 33609. (813)875-05 1 1 . Owner: Robert A. Rowen.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 70 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 3 shows/
year. Open all year. 3,000 sq. ft. "We've reduced the size of our gallery to give the client a more personal
touch. We have a large extensive front window area."
Media: Specializing in watercolor, original mediums including sculpture.
Style: "Majority of the work we like to see are realistic landscapes, escapism pieces, bold images, bright
colors and semitropical subject matter. Our gallery handles quite a selection and it's hard to put us into any
one class."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers
customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance and contract; shipping costs
are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and bio. SASE if want slides/photos returned. Portfolio review
requested if interested in artist's work.
Tips: "Be professional; set prices (retail) and stick with them. There are still some artists out there that are
not using conservation methods of framing. As far as submissions we would like local artists to come by to
see our gallery and get the idea what we represent. Tampa has a healthy growing art scene and the work has
been getting better and better. But as this town gets more educated it is going to be much harder for up and
coming artists to emerge."
ORMOND MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM & GARDENS, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach FL
32176. (904)676-3347. Director: Pierre LeRoy. Nonprofit museum. Estab. 1946. Exhibits emerging and
established artists. Charming 1946-era building with wood floors and casement windows in the front; French-
style doors overlooking a terraced garden with a wooden deck off the two rear galleries."
Media: Considers all media except performance art. Most frequently exhibits mixed media, watercolor and
oil
Style: Considers all styles.
Submissions: Send query letter with 10 slides of most recent work, artist profile and SASE.
Tips: "We have been exhibiting more contemporary art. We look for original creative work and innovative
ideas. We have been known to exhibit non-mainstream art but mix it in with traditional work, both abstract
and representational. We are a museum, not a gallery. We occasionally sell artwork through our exhibits."
^PARADISE ART GALLERY, 1359 Main St., Sarasota FL 34236. (941)366-7155. Fax: (941)366-8729.
President: Gudrun Newman. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Represents hundreds of emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Exhibited
artists include: John Lennon, Hessam. Open all year; Monday- Wednesday, 9-5:30; Thursday-Friday, 9-9;
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Saturday, 10-5. Located in downtown Sarasota; 2,500 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
tourists, upscale. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-30,000; most
work sold at $1,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits serigraphs, acrylics, 3-D art.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers contemporary, pop.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Buys outright for 10-50% of retail price (net 30-
60 days). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, photographs, artists* statement and bio. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies in 2 weeks.
JPENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART, 407 S. Jefferson, Pensacola FL 32501. (904)432-6247. Director:
Carol Malt, Ph.D. Curator: Gail McKenney. Nonprofit museum. Estab. 1954. Interested in emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 3 solo and 19 group shows/year. Average display time: 6-8 weeks.
Open all year. Located in the historic district; renovated 1906 city jail. Clientele: 90% private collectors;
10% corporate clients. Overall price range: $200-20,000; most work sold at $500-3,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, photography, glass and new-tech
(i.e. holography, video art, computer art etc.).
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, realism, photorealism, surrealism, minimalism, primitivism, color field,
postmodern works, imagism; all styles and genres.
Terms: Retail price set by museum and artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Museum provides
insurance, promotion and shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE and/or videotape. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of originals slides, transparencies and videotape. "A common mistake of artists is making
impromptu drop-ins." Replies in 2 weeks. Files guides and resume.
JMICHAEL REIF FINE ART, P.O. Box 025216, Miami FL 33102-5216. Director: Michael Reif. Retail
and wholesale gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 20-30 artists. Exhibited artists include Jais Nillsen and Emil
Bisttram. Sponsors 1-2 shows/year. Average display time 18 months. Open all year. "I deal in 20th century
modernism out of my 'gallery,' which is also my home." 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
"galleries worldwide and wealthy individuals." 70% private collectors. Overall price range: $3,000-250,000;
most work sold at $20,000-75,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, acrylic, drawings, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage and
photography. Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas or board, tempera or watercolor on paper.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction and mod
ernism. Genres include cubism, futurism and surrealism.
Terms: Buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30-90 days). "I own almost all the art that I show." Retail
price set by the gallery. Gallery pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed "well."
Submissions: Prefers only "original paintings, drawings, and sculpture by artists that worked between 1910
and 1970 — the earlier the better." Send query letter with slides and bio. Write to schedule an appointment
to show a portfolio, which should include photographs, transparencies and all possible historical information.
Replies in 1-2 weeks.
Tips: "I am interested in older artists who worked between 1920 and 1960, works considered modernist or
avant-garde."
RENNER STUDIOS, INC., 4056 S.W. Moores St., Palm City FL 34990, (407)287-1855. Fax: (407)287-
0398. Gallery Director/Owner: Ron Renner. Retail gallery. Estab. 1989. Represents 6 emerging and estab
lished artists/year. Exhibited artists include Simbari and Ron Renner. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6. Located in rural area, barn studios and showroom;
1,200 sq. ft.; 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $750-250,000; most work sold at $7,500-
10,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, acrylic, drawing, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage, photography,
engravings, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas/linen, acrylic on
canvas, serigraphs.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, impressionism, action painting. Genres include Mediterranean seascapes.
Prefers abstract expressionism, impressionism and drawings.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion, contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Replies only if interested within 3 weeks. Files bio, resume, photos and slides. Finds artists through
submissions and visits to exhibits.
Tips: "Keep producing, develop your style, take good pictures for slides of your work."
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SANTE FE TRAILS GALLERY, 1429 Main St., Sarasota FL 34236. (813)954-1972. Owner: Beth Segreti.
Retail gallery. Emphasis is on Native American and contemporary Southwestern art. Estab. 1990. Represents/
exhibits 25 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of emerg
ing artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Amado Pena and R.C. Gorman. Sponsors 5-6 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located downtown; 1,000 sq. ft.;
100% of space for special exhibitions featuring gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale and local commu
nity. 100% private collectors. Overall range: $35-12,000; most work sold at $500-1,500.
Media: Considers all media, etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently exhibits litho
graphs, mixed media and watercolor.
Style: Prefers Southwestern. "Southwestern art has made a dramatic increase in the past few months. This
could be the start of another seven-year cycle."
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission), or is bought outright for 50% of the retail
price. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion. Shipping costs are shared.
Artist pays for shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides or photographs, bio and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Finds
artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists and submissions.
Tips: "Make an appointment. No walk-ins!!"
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JANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY, 309 E. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta GA 30305. (404)233-9686. Fax:
(404)233-9686. President: Anthony Ardavin. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 18 emerging artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Robert Sentz, Lee Bomhoff. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3
weeks. Located in midtown Atlanta; 1,400 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for
gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-
6,000; most work sold at $2,000-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, pastel. Most frequently
exhibits pastel, paintings, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
Replies in 2 weeks. Files resumes.
ARIEL GALLERY, 75 Bennett St., NW, Atlanta GA 30309. (404)352-5753. Contact: Director. Cooperative
gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. 15 members. Exhibited
artists include Debra Lynn Gold and Alan Vaughan. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks.
Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5. Located downtown; 914 sq. ft. Clientele: upscale, urban. 80% private
collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $25-6,000; most work sold at $250-1,500.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture and fine crafts.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, painterly abstraction and pattern painting. Prefers semi-abstract or abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or Co-op membership fee plus a donation of time
(5% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract. "Prefers hand
delivery."
Submissions: Accepts only member artists from Atlanta area. "Some work taken on consignment. Artist
must live outside 50-mile radius of Atlanta." Send query letter with resume, slides or photographs, and bio.
"Applicants for membership are considered at meeting on first Monday of each month." Portfolio should
include originals (if possible), photographs or slides. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through visiting
exhibitions, word of mouth, submissions, local advertising in arts publications.
Tips: "Talk with membership chairman or exhibition director and get details. We're approachable and less
formal than most."
BRENAU UNIVERSITY GALLERIES, One Centennial Circle, Gainesville GA 30501. (404)534-6263.
Fax: (404)534-61 14. Gallery Director: Jean Westmacort. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1980s. Represents/exhibits
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open
all year; Monday-Friday, 10-4; Sunday, 2-5 during exhibit dates. Summer hours are Monday-Friday, 1-4
only. Located near downtown; 3,958 sq. ft., two galleries — the main one in a renovated 1914 neoclassic
building, the other in an adjacent renovated Victorian building dating from the 1890s. 100% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community, students. "Although sales do occur as a
result of our exhibits, we do not currently take any percentage except in our National Invitational Exhibitions,
Our purpose is primarily educational."
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Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits wide range of styles. "We intentionally try to plan a balanced variety of media and styles."
Terms: Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared,
depending on funding for exhibits. Prefers artwork framed. "Artwork must be framed or otherwise ready to
exhibit."
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and bio. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of slides and transparencies. Replies within months if possible. Artist should call to follow up. Files
one or two slides or photos with a short resume or bio if interested. Remaining material returned. Finds
artists through referrals, direct viewing of work and inquiries.
Tips: "Be persistent, keep working, be organized and patient. Take good slides and develop a body of work.
Galleries are limited by a variety of constraints— time, budgets, location, taste and rejection does not mean
your work may not be good; it may not 'fit* for other reasons at the time of your inquiry."
FTHE CITY GALLERY AT CHASTAIN, 135 w. wieuca R<L NW, Atlanta GA 30342. (404)257- 1804.
Director: Debra Wilbur. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1979. Represents emerging artists. Sponsors 6 shows/year.
Average display time 7-8 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday, 1-5. Located in Northwest
Atlanta; 2,000 sq. ft.; historical building; old architecture with much character. Clientele: local community
students. Overall price range: $50-10,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, painting, mixed
media.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, postmodern works. Genres include social or political Prefers contemporary/
alternative.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance; gallery pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, reviews, artist's
statement, bio. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides. Replies in 2-4 weeks,
Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
fCOASTAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS, INC., 2012 Demere Rd., St. Simons Island GA 31522. Phone/
fax: (912)634-0404. Executive Director: Mittie B. Hendrix. Nonprofit regional art center. Estab. 1947. Repre
sents over 100 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 15 shows/year. Average display
time 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 9-5. Located on main thoroughfare; 7,000 sq. ft.; 6 large
galleries, 1 small built for display. "We do not hang multiple paintings on wall, but display as in a museum.
90% for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community, students. Overall price range: $
25-7,000; most work sold at $300 minimum.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture, pottery.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers neo-Impressionism, realism, superrealism,
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30-50% commission.) Gallery consults the artist about retail price.
Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed or stok-wrapped
for bins.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, SASE. Write for appointment to Stow portfolio of photo
graphs. "We have limited clerical staff but reply ASAP." Finds artists through word of mouth, o&er artists"
recommendations.
Tips: "We find our visitors seem to be increasingly more and more discriminating/knowledgable, rather
than average commercial- gallery-clients looking for something to match their sofa. Don't be shy, but be
realistic about 'breaking into' a community with many local artists. CCA promotes all artists, but outside-
the-region-artists take more time to be recognized, and/or noticed." Some of the common mistakes are
"awful frames, work of student grade, impossible price structure."
ANN JACOB GALLERY, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta GA 30326. (404)262-3399. Director: Yvonne
J. Spiotta. Retail gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents 35 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Spon
sors 4 shows/year. Open all year; Monday-Saturday 10-9; Sunday 12-5:30. Located midtown; 1,600 sq. ft.
100% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: private and corporate.
80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, ceramics, craft and glass. Most frequently exhibits
paintings, sculpture and glass.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion; artist pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs and SASE. Write for ap
pointment. Replies in 2 weeks. f
KIANG GALLERY, 75 Bennett St, N-2, Atlanta GA 30309. (404)351-5477. Fax: (404)951-8707. Owner:
Marilyn Kiang. Retail gallery. Exhibits the work of non-traditional contemporary artists — with a special
emphasis on biculturally influenced artists. Estab. 1992. Represents/exhibits 15 emerging and mid-career
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artists/year. Exhibited artists include Junco Safo Pollack, Hoang Van Biet and Amy Landesberg. Sponsors
10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 11-5; Saturday, 12-5. Located
in Buckhead; 2,500 sq. ft.; clean, minimal, authoritative, "white walls-grey floor." 70% of space for special
exhibitions; 30% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $2,000-10,000; most work sold at $3,000-6,000.
Media: Considers all media, lithography, photography, sculpture, painting.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, minimalism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers serious works. Send query letter with resume, slides and reviews. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of slides. Finds artists through referrals by other artists.
LOWE GALLERY, 75 Bennett St., Suite A-2, Atlanta GA 30309. (404)352-8114. Fax: (404)352-0564.
Director: Courtney Maier. Retail gallery. Estab. 1989. Represents/exhibits 45 emerging and mid-career artists/
year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Peter Drake, Leslie Lerner,
Kathleen Morris and Robert Sherer. Sponsors 10 exhibitions/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all
year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-5:30; Saturday and Monday; 12-5; Sunday by appointment only. Located uptown
(Buckhead); 6,000 sq. ft.; 4 exhibition rooms including a dramatic split-level Grand Salon with 30 ft. high
ceiling and 18 ft. high exhibition walls. 100% of space for gallery artists. 75% private collectors, 25%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $800-65,000; most work sold at $2,500-10,000.
Media: Considers any 2- or 3-dimensional medium. Most frequently exhibits painting, drawing and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits a wide range of aesthetics from figurative realism to painterly abstraction. Prefers postmodern
works with a humanistic/spiritual content.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
slides. Replies only if interested within 6 weeks. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Atlanta is a prospering city with a lively expansive art scene. It is an ideal launching pad for emerging
artists. Our local venues range from the alternative bohemian warehouse shows to the glitsy uptown blue
chip end of the spectrum."
NOyUS, INC., 495 Woodward Way NW, Atlanta GA 30305. (404)355-4974. Fax: (404)355-2250. Vice
President: Pamela Marshall. Art dealer. Estab. 1987. Represents 200 emerging, mid-career and established
As with all her sculpture work, Dana Groemming-
er's Passage I is life-size. "I like the confrontation
that occurs when coming into contact with these
figures," says the artist "The scale is intended to
make one react to them on a personal level. I be
lieve diminishing or enlarging the scale would make
j| a different and less direct statement." Showing her
| work at Lowe Gallery gave Groemminger national
1 exposure early in her career. Passage I is one of a
I series of busts by the sculptor in low fire clay and
Q oils. "I hope to continue to explore this format, as
g well as the possibility of moving these images to
© the wall in the future."
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artists. Open by appointment; Monday-Friday, 9-5. Located in Buckhead, GA. 50% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: corporate, hospitality, healthcare. 5% private collectors, 95% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $500-20,000; most work sold at $800-5,000.
Nedia: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft,
fiber, glass, photography, and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits mixed/paper and oil/acrylic.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, abstracts, florals and figurative work. Prefers land
scapes, abstract and figurative.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Artists must have no other representation in our area. Send query letter with resume, slides,
brochure and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Replies
only if interested within 1 month. Files slides and bio. Finds artists through agents, visiting exhibitions, word
of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks, submissions.
Tips: "Send complete information and pricing. Do not expect slides and information back. Keep the dealer
updated with current work and materials."
JNANCY SOLOMON GALLERY, 1037 Monroe Dr., Atlanta GA 30306. (404)875-7100. Fax: (404)875-
0270. Gallery Assistant: Wendy Given. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1994. Represents 30 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Muntadas, Don Porcaro. Sponsors 9 shows/
year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year except August; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6. Located in
midtown Atlanta; clean New York-style space, concrete floors; features entire front wall of gallery windows
to main street. Clientele: all types. Overall price range: $300-10,000.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, minimalism, painterly abstraction and postmodern works. Prefers minimal
ism, conceptualism and abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews, bio and SASE. "We do not do portfolio
reviews unless contacted." Replies in 1-2 months. Files bio. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: Avoid "poor slide representation, sloppy presentation."
JVESPERMANN GLASS GALLERY, 2140 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta GA 30309. (404)350-9698. Fax:
(404)350-0046. Manager: Tracey Loftin. Retail gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 200 emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-6 and holiday hours. Located between Mid-town and Buckhead; 2,500 sq. ft.; features contempo
rary art glass. Overall price range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $200-2,000.
Media: Considers glass and craft.
Style: Exhibits contemporary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract;
shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photo
graphs, transparencies and slides. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Files slides, resume, bio.
Hawaii
THE ART CENTRE AT MAUN A LANI, P.O. Box 6303, 2 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast HI 96743-
6303. (808)885-7779. Fax: (808)885-0025. Director: Julie Bancroft. Retail gallery run by nonprofit organiza
tion to fund their activities. Estab. 1988. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors
6 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year. Located in the Mauna Lani Resort, Big Island
of Hawaii; 2,500 sq. ft. 40% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists and local residents. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-30,000.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints, engravings, lithographs, mezzotints and sen-
graphs. Prefers oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres, including Oriental art. Prefers photorealism, impressionism and expres
sionism. "Oriental art and antiques make our gallery unique."
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Requires exclusive area representation. Retail
price set by gallery and artist. Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork "properly framed."
Submissions: Send query letter with bio, brochure, photographs and SASE. Portfolio review requested if
interested in artist's work.
Tips: "Label all works with size, title, medium and retail price (or range)."
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COAST GALLERIES, Located in Hana, Hawaii. Also in Big Sur and Pebble Beach, California. Mailing
address: P.O. Box 223519, Carmel CA 93922. (408)625-4145. Fax: (408)625-3575. Owner: Gary Koeppel.
• Coast Galleries are located in both Hawaii and California. See listing in San Francisco section for
information on the galleries' needs and submission policies.
^HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu HI 96814. (808)532-8700. Fax:
(808)532-8787. Director: George R. Ellis. Nonprofit museum. Estab. 1927. Exhibits emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors 40-50 shows/year. Average
display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-4:30, Sunday 1-5. Located just outside of
downtown area; 40,489 sq. ft. 30% of space for special exhibition. Clientele: general public and art commu
nity. Price range varies,
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits painting, works on paper, sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers traditional, contemporary and ethnic.
Terms: "On occasion, artwork is for sale. Artist receives 100% of price." Retail price set by artist. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; museum pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio directly to curator(s) of Western and/or Asian
art. Curators are: Jennifer Saville, Western art; Julia White, Asian art. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides, photographs and transparencies. Replies in 3-4 weeks. Files resumes, bio.
QUEEN EMMA GALLERY, 1301 Punchbowl St., Honolulu HI 96813. (808)547-4397. Fax: (808)547-
4646. Director: Masa Morioka Taira. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1977. Exhibits the work of emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Average display time is 5Vi weeks. Located in the main lobby of The Queen's
Medical Center; "intimate ambiance allows close inspection." Clientele: M.D.s, staff personnel, hospital
visitors, community-at-large. 90% private collectors. Overall price range: $50-5,000.
Media: Considers all media. "Open to innovation and experimental work appropriate to healing environ
ment."
Style: Exhibits contemporary, abstract, impressionism, figurative, primitive, non-representational, photoreal
ism, realism and neo-expressionism. Specializes in humanities-oriented interpretive, literary, cross-cultural
and cross-disciplinary works. Interested in folk art, miniature works and ethnic works. "Our goal is to offer
a variety of visual expressions by regional artists. Subject matter and aesthetics appropriate for audience in
a healthcare facility is acceptable." Interested in seeing "progressive, honest, experimental works with artist's
personal interpretation."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers payment by
installments. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides promotion and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs and SASE. Wishes
to see a portfolio of slides, blown-up full color reproduction is also acceptable. "Prefer brief proposal or
statement or proposed body of works." Preference given to local artists. "Include prices, title and medium
information." Finds artists through direct inquiries, referral by art professionals, news media publicity.
Tips: "The best introduction to us is to submit your proposal with a dozen slides of works created with
intent to show. Show professionalism, integrity, preparation, new direction and readiness to show. Be honest.
Adhere to basics."
JRAMSAY GALLERIES, 1128 Smith St., Honolulu HI 96817. (808)537- ARTS. Fax: (808)533-6690. Art
ist/Owner: Ramsay. Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established artists/
year. Exhibited artists include John Young, Esther Shimazu. Sponsors 12 solo shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4. Located in downtown historic district;
4,000 sq. ft.; historic building with courtyard. 30% of space for special exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: 50% tourist, 50% local. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $100-100,000; most work sold at $500-25,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture, pottery
and prints,
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers landscapes, still lifes, painterly abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays
for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only artists from Hawaii. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of original art. Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files all material
that may be of future interest. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "A common mistake artists make is they do not include price sheet to correspond with slide sheet.
Prepare your gallery presentation packet with the same care that you give to your art creations."
JVOLCANO ART CENTER GALLERY, P.O. Box 104, Hawaii National Park HI 96718. (808)967-7511.
Fax: (808)967-8512. Gallery Manager: Natalie Pfeifer. Nonprofit gallery to benefit arts education; nonprofit
organization. Estab. 1974. Represents 200 emerging, mid-career and established artists/yean 1,400 member
organization. Exhibited artists include Dietrich Varez and Brad Lewis. Sponsors 25 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; daily 9-5. Located Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; 3,000 sq. ft.; in
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the historic 1877 Volcano House Hotel (gallery uses the entire building). 15% of space for special exhibitions;
90% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: affluent travelers from all over the world, 95% private collectors,
5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $20-4,500; most work sold at $50-400.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits wood, mixed media, ceramics and
glass.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism and painterly abstraction. Prefers traditional
Hawaiian, contemporary Hawaiian and contemporary fine crafts,
Terms: "Artists must become Volcano Art Center members." Accepts work on consignment (50% commis
sion). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to
gallery.
Submissions: Prefers only work relating to the area or by Hawaiian artists. Call for appointment to show
portfolio. Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files "information on artists we represent."
WAILOA CENTER, 200 Piopio St., Hilo HI 96720. (808)933-4360. Director: Mrs. Pudding Lassiter.
Nonprofit gallery and museum. Focus is on propigation of Hawaiian culture. Estab. 1968. Represents/exhibits
300 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in seeing work of emerging artists. Sponsors 60
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 8-4:30. Located downtown; 30,000
sq. ft.; 3 exhibition areas: main gallery and two local airports. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community
and students. Overall price range: $25-25,000; most work sold at $1,500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles. "We cannot sell, but will refer buyer to seller." Gallery provides promotion. Artist
pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and reviews. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 3 weeks. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by
other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "We welcome all artists, and try to place them in the best location for the type of art they have. Drop
in and let us review what you have."
Idaho
JKNEELAND GALLERY, P.O. Box 2070, Sun Valley ID 83353. (208)726-5512. Fax: (208)726-7495.
(800)338-0480. Director: Jennifer Jaros. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1981. Represents 40 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Ovanes Berberian, Steven Lee Adams.
Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located
downtown; 2,500 sq. ft.; features a range of artists in several exhibition rooms. 50% of space for special
exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourist, seasonal, local, upscale. 95% private collectors,
5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-25,000; most work sold at $1,000-2,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, figurative work. Prefers land
scapes-realism, expressionism, abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, artists7 statement, bio, SASE. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1-2 months. Files photo samples/business
cards. Finds artists through submissions and referrals.
ANNE REED GALLERY, P.O. Box 597, Ketchum ID 83340. (208)726-3036. Fax: (208)726-9630. Direc
tor: Jennifer Gately. Retail Gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents mid-career and established artists. Exhibited
artists include Jun Kaneko, Theodore Waddell and Deborah Butterfield. Sponsors 8 exhibitions/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year. Located in the Walnut Avenue Mall. 10% of space for special exhibitions;
90% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors.
Media: Most frequently exhibits sculpture, wall art and photography.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, abstraction, conceptualism, impressionism, photorealism, realism. Prefers
contemporary and landscapes.
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Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Sometimes
offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and
shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals (if possible), slides and transparencies. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through word
of mouth, exhibitions, publications, submissions and collector's referrals.
THE ROLAND GALLERY, 601 Sun Valley Rd., P.O. Box 221, Ketchum ID 83340. (208)726-2333. Fax:
(208)726-6266. Owner: Roger Roland. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 100 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; daily 11-5. 800 sq.
ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 75% private collectors,
25% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $10-10,000; most work sold at $500-1,500.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, fiber, acrylic, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, ceramic,
installation, pastel, collage, craft and photography, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs. Most fre
quently exhibits glass, paintings and jewelry.
Style: Considers all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of the retail price (net
30 days). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, shipping costs from gallery. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and
reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies only if
interested within 2 weeks.
Illinois
ALTER ASSOCIATES INC., 122 Gary, Highland Park IL 60035. (708)433-1229. Fax: (708)433-2220.
President: Chickie Alter. Art consultancy. Estab. 1972. Represents 200 emerging, mid-career and established
artists through slides. Open all year; Monday-Sunday. Located in suburbs. Clientele: upscale, residential and
corporate. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-10,000; most work
sold at $1,000-4,000.
Media: Considers all media except conceptual. Most frequently sells acrylic, oil, mixed media and 3 dimen
sional work.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, photorealism, neo-expressionism, pattern painting, color field, illustrative,
painterly abstraction, realism and imagism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Shipping
costs are usually shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from US. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Portfolio
should include slides and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks.
Tips: Submit clear, well-marked slides and SASE.
fARTCO, INCORPORATED, 3148 RFD, Long Grove EL 60047. (847)438-8420. Fax: (847)438-6464.
President: Sybil Tillman. Retail and wholesale gallery, art consultancy and artists' agent. Estab. 1970. Repre
sents 60 mid-career and established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists
include Ed Paschke and Gary Grotey. Open all year; daily and by appointment. Located "2 blocks outside
of downtown Long Grove; 4,500 sq. ft.; unique private setting in lovely estate and heavily wooded area."
50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upper middle income. 65% private collectors, 20% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $500-20,000; most work sold at $2,000-5,000.
Media: Considers paper, sculpture, fiber, glass, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, pochoir,
wood engravings, mezzotints, linocuts, etchings and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits originals and signed
limited editions "with a small number of prints."
Style: Exhibits all styles, including expressionism, abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism, postmodern
works, impressionism, photorealism and hard-edge geometric abstraction. All genres. Prefers American con
temporary and Southwestern styles.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment. Retail prices set by gallery. Customer discounts and payment by
installment are available. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, transparencies, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE,
business card and reviews. Replies in 2-4 weeks. Files materials sent. Portfolio review required. Finds artists
through agents, by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/
self-promotions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "We prefer established artists but will look at all new art."
ARTHURIAN GALLERY, 4646 Oakton, Skokie IL 60076. Owner: A. Sahagian. Retail/wholesale gallery
and art consultancy. Estab. 1987. Represents/exhibits 60-80 emerging, mid-career and established artists/
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year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Christana-Fortunato. Sponsors
3-4 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Sunday, 10-4. Located on main
street of Skokie; 1,600 sq. ft. 80-100% of space for gallery artists. 5-10% private collectors, 5-10% corporate
collectors. Overall price range; $50-3,000; most work sold at: $200-2,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, water color, acrylic and
pastel.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, all styles. All genres. Prefers impressionism,
abstraction and realism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Include price and size of artwork. Call or
write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds
artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Be persistent."
FREEPORT ART MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport IL 61032.
(815)235-9755. Director: Becky Connors. Estab. 1975. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Sponsors 9 solo and group shows/year. Clientele: 30% tourists; 60% local; 10% students. Average
display time 6 weeks.
Media: Considers all media and prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "We are a regional museum serving Northwest Illinois, Southern
Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa. We have extensive permanent collections and 8-9 special exhibits per year
representing the broadest possible range of regional and national artistic trends. Some past exhibitions include
Inuit Images of Man & Animals,' 'Gifts for the Table/ 'Picture This: Contemporary Children's Book
Illustrations,' and 'Art Bytes: An Introduction to Computer Art.' "
Terms: Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts mainly Illinois artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE, brochure, photo
graphs and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides and photographs. Replies in 3-
4 months. Files resumes.
Tips: "The committee reviews slides in January and July."
GALLERY TEN, 514 E. State St., Rockford IL 61104. (815)964-1743. Contact: Charlene Berg. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1986. aWe are a downtown gallery representing visual artists in all media." Represents
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Average display time 6 weeks. Clientele: 50% private collectors,
50% corporate clients. Overall price range: $4-10,000; most artwork sold at $50-300.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits fine arts and fine crafts; considers all styles and media. Sponsors national and regional juried
exhibits and one-person and group shows. "Part of the gallery is reserved for the sales gallery featuring
works by numerous artists and craftspeople and incorporates exhibition space for small shows. All work
must be for sale and ready to hang or install."
Terms: Retail price set by artist (40% commission). Offers payment by installments. Exclusive area repre
sentation not required. Gallery provides promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, photographs and SASE. Portfolio review requested if interested
in artist's work. All material is returned by SASE if not accepted or under consideration. Finds artists through
agents, by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/self-
promotions, art collectors* referrals; "also through our juried exhibits."
Tips: Looks for "creative viewpoint — professional presentation and craftsmanship. Common mistakes artists
make in their submissions include sloppy presentation, poor-quality slides, paper and/or photocopying and
errors in spelling and grammar. Quality of work is paramount. We like to try a couple of pieces from an
artist in our sales gallery before committing to a larger exhibit."
MINDSCAPE GALLERY, 1506 Sherman, Evanston IL 60201 . (847)864-2660. Contact: Jury Review Panel
Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1973. Represents 600 emerging, mid-career and established artists,
Exhibited artists include Shane Fero and Heinz Bnimmel. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 3-
4 months. "Hours vary seasonally." Open all year. Located in downtown Evanston, 20 minutes north of
downtown Chicago; 10,000 sq. ft; "large open space with 12' ceiling heights and carpeted walls." 30% of
space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$20-15,000; most work sold at $50-300.
Media: Considers mixed media, paper, sculpture, fiber, glass, ceramic, fine contemporary designer crafts,
functional and non-functional Most frequently exhibits glass, fine jewelry and wearable art. Specifically
seeking painted clothing and hand-dyed, wearable art for 1996/1997.
Style: Exhibits all styles, especially contemporary and all genres.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail prices set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork enframed.
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Submissions: Accepts only American contemporary fine craft and sculpture. "One of a kind, limited edition,
limited series only." Send query letter with request for jury application. Write for appointment and request
jury application. To show portfolio, include slides, photographs, transparencies, promo information and
resume. Replies in 1 month after jury review. Files general artist information.
Tips: "Stop by the gallery to see if you think your work would fit in. Be professional in presentation and
understanding of the nature of marketing art in the '90s."
rfNSU ART MUSEUM, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb EL 60115. (815)753-1936. Fax: (815)753-
0198. Director: Peggy Doherty. University museum. Estab. 1970. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open August-May. Located in DeKalb,
Illinois. 50% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: "All sales are referred to the artist." Retail price set by artist. Museum provides insurance and
promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Replies ASAP. Files "maybes."
PRESTIGE ART GALLERIES, 3909 W. Howard, Skokie EL 60076. (708)679-2555. E-mail: 76751-1327®
compuserve.com. Website: http://www.prestigeart.com. President: Louis Schutz. Retail gallery. Estab. 1960.
Exhibits 100 mid-career and established artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhib
ited artists include Jean Paul Avisse. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 4 months. Open all year;
Saturday and Sunday, 11-5; Monday- Wednesday, 10-5. Located in a suburb of Chicago; 3,000 sq. ft. 20%
of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: professionals. 20% private
collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-100,000; most work sold at $1,500-2,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft, fiber, glass, lithographs and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits paintings, glass and fiber.
Style: Exhibits surrealism, New Age visionary, impressionism, photorealism and realism. Genres include
landscapes, florals, portraits and figurative work. Prefers landscapes, figurative-romantic and floral.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and prices/sizes. Call for appointment to
show portfolio of photographs. Replies in 2 weeks. "Returns all material if SASE is included."
JQU1NCY UNIVERSITY GRAY GALLERY, 1800 College, Quincy DL 62301. (217)222-8020, ext. 5371.
Gallery Curator/Professor of Art: Robert Mejer. University gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents emerging, mid-
career and established artists. 6-8 invited yearly for exhibitions. Exhibited artists include Shelly Thorstensen,
Daniel Burke, Robert Nelson and Byron Burford. Sponsors 1 show/year. Average display time 3-4 weeks.
Closed July. Located on campus; 111 ft. linear wall space. 100% of space is devoted to special exhibitions
of gallery artists. "Hours and location provide viewer intimacy in seeing art." Clientele: "all levels of
society." 98% private collectors, 2% corporate collectors. "Location and size of work and shipping are
practical considerations." Overall price range $25-2,500; most work sold at $15-500.
• Located in the university library, Gray Gallery has long hours and is accessible to students and the
public.
Media: Considers all media, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, pochoir, wood
engravings, mezzotints, monotypes, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Does not consider glass. Most fre
quently exhibits works on paper, oil, acrylic and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers painterly abstraction, realism, minimalism and pattern painting.
Terms: A small honorarium is given and some transportation is covered. Retail price set by the artist. Offers
payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: "Location and size of work and shipping are practical considerations." Send query letter
with resume, slides, bio, brochure and SASE. Portfolio review not required. Replies in 1 month. Files resume,
bio, slides (3) and philosophic statement. Finds artists through referrals, slide solicitations, participation in
competitive shows, visiting exhibits and meeting artists.
Tips: "Show work that is current, consistent, representative and qualitive. Slides need to be of high quality.
Include a SASE. Be flexible— things can be accomplished/negotiated, satisfying both parties. We make every
effort to refer artists to other art centers/galleries if we can't handle or afford them."
Chicago
A.R.C. GALLERY, 1040 W. Huron, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60622. (312)733-2787. E-mail: arcgallery@aol.
com. Website: http://www.arts-online.com/arcg.htm. President: Julia Morrisroe. Nonprofit gallery. Estab.
1973. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists.
21 members. Exhibited artists include Miriam Schapiro. Average display time 1 month. Closed August.
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Located in the River West area; 3,500 sq. ft. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors.
Overall price range $50-40,000; most work sold at $200-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, drawings, mixed media, paper, sculpture, ceramics, installation, photography
and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture (installation) and photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers postmodern and contemporary work.
Terms: Rental fee for space. Rental fee covers 1 month. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays shipping
costs. Prefers work framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call for deadlines for review. Portfolio
should include slides.
{ARTEMISIA GALLERY, 700 N. Carpenter, Chicago IL 60622. (312)226-7323. Presidents: Carrie Seid,
Sungmi Nay lor. Cooperative and nonprofit gallery/alternative space run by women artists. Estab. 1973. 9
active members, 15 associate members. Sponsors 60 solo shows/year. Average display time 4 weeks. Inter
ested in emerging and established artists. Overall price range: $150-10,000; most work sold at $600-2,500.
Media: Considers all traditional media including craft, installation, performance and new technologies.
Prefers paintings, sculpture and installation. "Artemisia is a cooperative art gallery run by artists. We try to
promote women artists."
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time; rental fee for space; rental fee covers 1 month. Retail
price set by artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance; artist pays for
shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, statement, 15-20 slides and SASE. Portfolios reviewed each
month. Replies in 6 weeks. All material is returned if not accepted or under consideration if SASE is included.
Tips: "Send clear, readable slides, labeled and marked 4top' or with red dot in lower left comer."
JPETER BARTLOW GALLERY, 44 E. Superior, Chicago IL 60611 . (312)337-1782. Fax: (312)337-2516.
Director: Peter Bartlow. Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Willy Ramos, David Blackburn. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 9:30-5:30; Saturday, 10:30-5. Located in North Michigan Ave.
area; 2,000 sq. ft.; 1880s Chicago graystone — marble fireplaces, high ceilings, arched doors. 45% of space
for special exhibitions; 40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: national and local collectors. 70% private
collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $40045,000; most work sold at $1,200-5,000.
Media: Considers all media except installation, fiber. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits
works on paper, canvases, graphics.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works, photorealism, realism. Prefers styl
ized landscape, modern still life, photorealism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission.) Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, SASE. Call for appointment to show photographs, slides.
Replies only if interested within 1 week. Finds artists through word of mouth, referral, art fairs.
Tips: Some common mistakes artists make are "not including phone number and not calling within one or
two weeks to follow up."
JBERET INTERNATIONAL GALLERY, 1550 N. Milwaukee St., Chicago IL 60622. (312)4^9-6518.
Fax: (312)342-5012. Director: Ned Schwartz. Alternative space. Estab. 199L Represents 20 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Jno Cook and Dennis KowalsM. Sponsors 8
shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Thursday, 1-7; Friday and Saturday, 1-5; or by
appointment. Located near north west Chicago, Bucktown; 2,500 sq. ft.; shows conceptual art, mechanical
sculpture. 100% of space for special exhibitions; backrooms for gallery artists. Clientele: "serious art intellec
tuals." 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $25-5,000.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Submissions: "All art has strong social relevance. No decorative craft." Send query letter with slides,
photographs and SASE. Call or write for appointment. Files resume, slides and photos. Finds artists through
visiting exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Neo-critics and post-collectors always welcome."
CAIN GALLERY, 111 N. Marion St., Oak Park IL 60301. (708)383-9393. Owners: Priscilla and John
Cain. Retail gallery. Estab. 1973. Represents 75 emerging, mid-career and established artists. "Although we
occasionally introduce unknown artists, because of high overhead and space limitations, we usually accept
only artists who are somewhat established, professional and consistently productive." Sponsors 6 solo shows/
year. Average display time 6 months. Open all year. Recent move triples space, features an on-site interior
design consultant Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate clients. Overall price range: $100-6,000;
most artwork sold at $500-1,000.
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Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, sculpture, crafts, ceramic, woodcuts, engrav
ings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits acrylic, watercolor and seri-
graphs.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism, surrealism, painterly abstraction, imagism and all styles. Genres
include landscapes, florals, figurative work. Prefers impressionism, abstraction and realism. "Our gallery is
a showcase for living American artists — mostly from the Midwest, but we do not rule out artists from other
parts of the country who attract our interest. We have a second gallery in Saugatuck, Michigan, which is
open during the summer season. The Saugatuck gallery attracts buyers from all over the country."
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment. Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers customer payment by
installment. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and
shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's
work. Portfolio should include originals and slides. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth,
submissions/self-promotions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "We are now showing more fine crafts, especially art glass and sculptural ceramics. The most common
mistake artists make is amateurish matting and framing."
JALDO CASTILLO GALLERY, 233 W. Huron, Chicago IL 60610. (312)337-2536. Fax: (312)337-3627.
Director: Aldo Castillo. Retail gallery, rental gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents emerging and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Fernando de Szyszlo, Luis Fernando Uribe. Sponsors 4 shows/year.
Average display time 6 weeks. Open February-December; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5:30; 2,600 sq. ft.; elegant
interior, set up as museum. 70% of space for special exhibitions; 30% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
tourists, upscale. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $350-50,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, photography, bronze
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers abstract, serai-abstract and figurative-contemporary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from around the world, focusing on artists from Latin America. Send
query letter with resume, slides and artist's statement. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs
or slides. Replies in 3 weeks. Files everything. Finds artists through other artists or galleries.
CHIAROSCURO, 700 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago EL 60611. (312)988-9253. Proprietors: Ronna Isaacs
and Peggy Wolf. Contemporary retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents over 200 emerging artists. Average
display time 6 months. Located on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile"; 2,500 sq. ft. on Chicago's main shopping
boulevard, Michigan Ave. "Space was designed by award winning architects Himmel & Bonner to show art
and contemporary crafts in an innovative way." Overall price range: $30-2,000; most work sold at $50-
1,000.
Media: All 2-dimensional work — mixed media, oil, acrylic; ceramics (both functional and decorative works);
sculpture, art furniture, jewelry. "We moved out of Chicago's gallery district to a more 'retail' environment
3 years ago because many galleries were closing. Paintings seemed to stop selling, even at the $500-1,000
range, where functional pieces (i.e. furniture) would sell at that price."
Style: "Generally we exhibit bright contemporary works. Paintings are usually figurative works either
traditional oil on canvas or to the very non-traditional layers of mixed-media built on wood frames. Other
works are representative of works being done by today's leading contemporary craft artists. We specialize
in affordable art for the beginning collector, and are focusing on 'functional works'. We are currently carrying
fewer of the 'funky' brightly painted objects — though we still feature them — and have added more metals
and objects with 'cleaner' lines."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Customer
discounts and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides insurance.
Submissions: Send query letter (Attn: Peggy Wolf) with resume, slides, photographs, price list, bio and
SASE. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. All material is returned if not accepted or
under consideration. Finds artists through agents, by visiting exhibitions and national craft and gift shows,
word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/self-promotions and art collectors'
referrals.
Tips: "Don't be afraid to send photos of anything you're working on. I'm happy to work with the artist,
suggest what's selling (at what prices). If it's not right for this gallery, I'll let them know why."
^CHICAGO CENTER FOR THE PRINT, 1509 W Fullerton, Chicago IL 60614. (312)477-1585. Fax:
(312)477-1851. Owner/Director: Richard H. Kasvin. Retail gallery. Estab. 1979. Represents 100 mid-career
and established artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Hirat-
suka, J. Buck, Armin Hoffmann, Herbert Leupin. Sponsors 5-6 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks.
Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-7; Sunday, 12-5. Located in Lincoln Park, Chicago; 2,500 sq. ft. "We
represent works on paper, Swiss graphics and vintage posters." 40% of space for special exhibitions; 60%
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of space for gallery artists. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-
3,000; most work sold at $500-700.
Media: Considers mixed media, paper, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints,
serigraphs, linocuts, etchings and posters. Most frequently exhibits prints and posters.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers abstract, figurative and
landscape.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 40-60% of the retail price
(30-60 days). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are
shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Write for appointment to show portfo
lio of originals, photographs and slides. Files everything. Finds new artists through agents, by visiting
exhibitions, word of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks, submissions.
JCIRCA GALLERY, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL 60657. (312)935-1854. Director: Richard E.
Lange. Alternative space, art consultancy, rental gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents 12 emerging artists/year.
Exhibited artists include Eric David Hamilton, Kevin Orth. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time
1 month. Open all year; Friday evenings; Saturday afternoon; or by appointment. Located 7 miles northwest
of downtown Chicago; 700 sq. ft; placed in 1910 Ice House factory, 14 ft. ceilings, brick walls. 50% of
space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local community, students. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-1,500; most work sold at $100-500.
Media: Considers all media except installation and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits photography,
paintings and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, photorealism, minimalism, pattern painting, color field, hard-
edge geometric abstraction, painterly abstraction, postmodern works, realism and surrealism. Exhibits all
genres. Prefers cutting edge, figurative and abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). There is a rental fee for space. Retail price set
by the artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, business card, slides, photographs, artist's statement, bio and
S ASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files
slides. Finds artists through visiting art fairs, word of mouth, friends, local listings.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE ART GALLERY, 72 E. llth St., Chicago EL 60605. (312)663-1600 ext. 110 or
ext. 104. Fax: (312)360-1656. Director: Denise Miller-Clark. Assistant Director: Martha Alexander-Groh-
mann. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1984. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists in the Chicago
area. Sponsors 3 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open September-April. Located downtown in
the llth St. campus of Columbia College, Chicago; 1,645 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, olrawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramic, craft, fiber, glass and installation.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (25-30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Shipping costs
are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews, if any. "Portfolios are reviewed
Friday mornings between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Art Gallery staff offices are located at The Museum of
Contemporary Photography of Columbia College Chicago in the main campus building at 600 S. Michigan
Ave. Chicago-area residents are asked to deliver portfolios, which may include finished artworks or slide
reproductions, to the Museum address by 5 p.m. on the preceding Thursday. Portfolios will be available for
pick-up by 1 p.m. on Friday. We suggest you telephone the Museum office to let us know when you will be
dropping off a portfolio for review, since we are occasionally out of town, or otherwise unavailable. Visitors
to Chicago who will not be in town on a Friday may call Martha AJexander-Grohmann at (312)663-5554 to
make arrangements for their portfolios to be reviewed on another day." Replies in 1 month. Files slides and
bio for future reference, if interested.
Tips: "Portfolio should be of professional quality and show a coherent body of work."
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO CENTER FOR BOOK AND PAPER ARTS, (formerly Paper
Press), 218 S. Wabash, 7th Floor, Chicago EL 60604. Director: Marilyn Sward. (312)43 1-8612. Fax: (312)986-
8237. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1994. Exhibits artists* books, paper art, fine binding and paper sculpture.
Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open Monday-Friday, 9-5; some weekends; closed
August. Located in downtown Chicago, 1 block from the Art Institute; 1,200 sq. ft.; natural light; track
lighting; grey carpet; white walls. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: local community, students.
90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-10,000.
• Two organizations, Paper Press and Artists Book Works, merged to form this center.
Media: Considers drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, craft, fiber, installation and photography.
"Everything we show relates to books and/or paper." Most frequently exhibits book arts/paper, installation,
typography, design and calligraphy.
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Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. "Some artists donate
work." Gallery provides insurance; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio and slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
slides. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Files slides and resumes. "We have a slide registry. There
is a $10 fee. We find new artists through the slide registry, recommendations from other artists and our
annual national open call for entries."
CONTEMPORARY ART WORKSHOP, 542 W. Grant Place, Chicago IL 60614. (312)472-4004. Direc
tor: Lynn Kearney. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1949. Interested in emerging and mid-career artists. Average
display time is 4!/2 weeks "if it's a show, otherwise we can show the work for an indefinite period of time."
Clientele: art-conscious public. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate clients. Overall price range: $300-
5,000; most artwork sold at $1,000 "or less."
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, works on paper, sculpture, installations and original handpuiled
prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture and works on paper and fine art furniture.
Style: "Any high-quality work" is considered.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (33% commission). Retail price set by gallery or artist. "Discounts
and payment by installments are seldom and only if approved by the artist in advance." Exclusive area
representation not required. Gallery provides insurance and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Slides and resume are filed. "First we
review slides and then send invitations to bring in a portfolio based on the slides." Finds artists through call
for entries in arts papers; visiting local BFA, MFA exhibits; referrals from other artists, collectors.
Tips: "Looks for a professional approach and a fine art school degree (or higher). Artists a long distance
from Chicago will probably not be considered."
, 815 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL 60622. (312)733-2781. Direc
tor: S. Gallas. Retail gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 6 emerging artists/year. Exhibited artists include Martin
Geese, Wayne Bertola. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Saturday,
12:30-5; Sunday, 12:30-3; and by appointment. Located in "River West" near downtown; 2,000 sq. ft. 50%
of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 75% private collectors,
25% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, collage, craft, engrav
ings and lithographs. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, oil, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and all genres. Prefers figurative, oil.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts local artists only. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Files slides, resumes. Finds artists
through word of mouth, submissions.
DEBOUVER FINE ARTS, 2970 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 8B, Chicago IL 60657. (312)248-4499. President:
Ronald V. DeBouver. Wholesale gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1981. Clientele: interior designers and
wholesale trade only. Represents 200 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Overall price range: $50-
8,000; most artwork sold at $500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper and posters. Most frequently
exhibits oil, watercolor, graphics.
Style: Exhibits abstraction, color field, painterly abstraction, impressionistic, photorealistic and realism.
Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, English and French school and figurative work. Most fre
quently exhibits impressionistic, landscapes and floral. Currently seeking impressionistic, realism and abstract
work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (33-50% commission). Retail price is set by gallery or artist. Offers
customer discounts and payment by installments. Exclusive area representation not required.
Submissions: Send resume, slides, photographs, prices and sizes. Indicate net prices. Portfolio review
requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals, slides and transparencies. Resume
and photos are filed. Finds artists through Chicago and New York art expos, art exhibits, word of mouth,
submissions and collectors' referrals.
Tips: "When submitting pictures please list all information, such as media, size and prices that we would
pay the artist. Also, would prefer receiving a phone call before mailing any information or photographs."
JOSKAR FRIEDL GALLERY, Suite 304, 750 N. Orleans, Chicago EL 60610. (312)337-7550. Fax:
(312)337-2466. E-mail: ofried@mes.com. Website: http://www.pg.net/o. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Repre
sents 10 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include (Art)n Laboratory, Miroslaw
Regala, Florian Depenthal and Zhou Brothers. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 7 weeks. Open
all year. Located downtown in River North gallery district; 800 sq. ft. Clientele: emerging private collectors.
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80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-30,000; most work sold at $3,000-
8,000.
® This gallery has an emphasis on interactive material and CD-ROM.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture, interactive
multimedia, CD-ROM and installation. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and sculpture,
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, conceptualism and painterly abstraction. Prefers contemp-
oray, abstract expressionist and conceptualist styles.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion, contract and some shipping costs from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE and reviews. Portfo
lio review requested if interested in artist's work. Portolio should include photographs, slides and transparen
cies. Replies in 4-6 weeks.
Tips: "The gallery is less able to show and represent new artists in the future due to expanded shows at the
gallery (7-8 weeks) and programming of shows of gallery artist in institutions and different locations."
ROBERT GALITZ FINE ART, 166 Hilltop Court, Sleepy Hollow IL 60118. (708)426-8842. Fax:
(708)426-8846. Owner: Robert Galitz. Wholesale representation to the trade. Makes portfolio presentations
to corporations. Estab. 1986. Represents 40 emerging, raid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists
include Marko Spalatin and Jack Willis. Open by appointment. Located in far west suburban Chicago.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, ceramic, fiber, original handpulled prints,
engravings, lithographs, pochoir, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs and etchings. "Interested in origi
nal works on paper.'*
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, minimalism, impressionism and hard-edge
geometric abstraction. Interested in all genres. Prefers landscapes and abstracts.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (variable commission) or artwork is bought outright (25% of retail
price; net 30 days). Retail price set by artist. Customer discounts and payment by installment are available.
Gallery provides promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork unframed only.
Submissions: Send query letter with SASE and submission of art. Portfolio review requested if interested
in artist's work. Files bio, address and phone.
Tips: "Do your thing and seek representation — Don't drop the ball! — Keep going — Don't give up!"
JGALLERY E.G.G. (EARTH GODDESS GROUP), 216 N. Clinton, Suite 300, Chicago IL 60661.
(3 12)879-9667. Fax: (3 12)248-4376. Directors: Analisa Leppanen and Marianne Taylor-Leppanen. Nonprofit
gallery, alternative space. Estab. 1993. Represents 10 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include James Mesple, Maureen Warren. Sponsors 4-6 shows/year. Average display time 6
weeks. Open September- June; Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5. Located River West, 2,000 sq. ft.; large loft space in
industrial building. 75% for rotating exhibit, 25% for permanent collection/museum. Clientele: varied. 100%
private collectors. Overall price range: $300-10,000; most work sold at $300-2,000.
Media: Considers all media except glass and craft and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits sculpture,
assemblage, oil and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, surrealism. Genres include environmental and spiritual.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Buys outright for permanent collection for 60%
of retail price. For group shows, there is a participation fee of $35. Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artists pays for shipping. Prefers paintings un
framed; drawings, watercolors, etc. framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, artists's statement, SASE to P.O. Box 617913,
Chicago, IL, 60661-7913. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1
month. Files "anything that the artist wants me to keep, otherwise slides and photos are returned in a SASE.
I advertise thematic shows, but I find many artists through word of mouth and referrals by other artists."
Tips: "We are interested in environmental and spiritual artwork, work that expresses a reverence for the
earth, as well as artwork that uses found or recycled objects. Call for themes of upcoming shows."
$GALLERY 312, 312 N. May St., Suite 110, Chicago IL 60607. (312)942-2500. Fax: (312)942-1206. E-
mail: gallery312@aol.com. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents mid-career and established artists/
year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists only for special shows. Exhibited artists include Harry
Callahan, Michiko Itatani. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-
Saturday, 11-5. Located in Fulton/Randolph Market District; 7,200 sq. ft.; 28 ft. ceiling. Gallery is in restored
boiler room of large warehouse. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "museum-goers," educa
tors, artists, collectors, students. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$2,000-75,000; most work sold at $5,000-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics,
fiber, installation, photography, video. Considers woodcuts and linocuts. Most frequently exhibits oil on
canvas, photography and sculpture and museum exhibits on loan.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, conceptualism, minimalism, color field, postmodern works. Prefers contempo
rary, book paper art and abstract.
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Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Gallery provides insurance; artist pays for
shipping. Prefers paper and photographs framed; canvas etc. unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, reviews, artists'
statement, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of transparencies. Replies in 6-8 weeks.
Files catalogs. Finds artists through referrals by other galleries, museums, guest curators and submissions.
JGRUEN GALLERIES, 226 W. Superior St., Chicago IL 60610. (312)337-6262. Co-Directors: Bradley
Lincoln and Renee Sax. Estab. 1959. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors
9 solo and 3 group shows/year. Average display time is 1 month. Large space with high ceiling. Overall
price range: $500-25,000; most artwork sold at $2,500-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, paper and contemporary sculpture. Most frequently exhibits acrylic and oil.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction. Genres include landscapes and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery or artist. Sometimes
offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery pro
vides promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, artist's statement, resume, slides of current work (properly labeled) and
SASE. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work.
GWENDA JAY GALLERY, 301 W. Superior St., 2nd Floor, Chicago IL 60610. (312)664-3406. Fax:
(312)664-3388. Director: Gwenda Jay. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 25 mainly mid-career artists,
but emerging and established, too. Exhibited artists include Tom Seghi and Heather Becker. Sponsors 8
shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 11-5. Located in
River North area; 2,000 sq. ft.; "intimate, warm feeling loft-type space"; 60% of space for 1-2 person
and group exhibitions. Clientele: "all types — budding collectors to corporate art collections." 75% private
collectors; 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-5,000; most artwork sold at $2,000.
• The gallery has a small exhibition space but bigger back room, emphasizing more personal contact
with collectors and features one-person and group shows.
Media: Considers all media except large-scale sculptures; types of prints include lithographs and mezzotints.
Most frequently exhibits paintings, monotypes and "prints by big name artists."
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, minimalism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works,
realism, impressionism, romanticism, poetic architectural classicism. Genres include landscapes and figura
tive or representational imagery. Styles are contemporary with traditional elements or classical themes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping
costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, reviews, artists' statement and SASE. No unsolic
ited appointments. Replies in 3 months. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, referrals and submissions.
Tips: "Please send slides with resume and SASE first. We will reply and schedule an appointment once
slides have been reviewed if we wish to see more. Please be familiar with the gallery's style — for example,
we don't typically carry abstract art." Looking for "consistent style and dedication to career. There is no
need to have work framed excessively. The work should stand well on its own, initially."
JJOY NORWICH GALLERY, 226 E. Ontario, Chicago IL 60611. Owner: Joy Horwich. Retail gallery,
art consultancy. Estab. 1973. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 6
shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; 10-5:30. Located near North-side; intimate. 2/s
of space for special exhibitions; l/3 of space for gallery artists. Overall price range: $100-9,000; most work
sold at $2,000-5,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits paintings, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics and
furniture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, photorealism, pattern painting, hard-edge
geometric abstraction, realism. Genres include florals, landscapes, figurative work. Prefers representational,
abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the artist and gallery. Gallery provides insurance
and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photo
graphs, slides or transparencies.
Tips: "Know the work in the gallery."
ILLINOIS ART GALLERY, (formerly State of Illinois Art Gallery), Suite 2-100, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago
IL 60601. (312)814-5322. Fax: (312)814-3891. Assistant Administrator: Jane Stevens. Museum. Estab. 1985.
Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 6-7 shows/year. Average display time 7-8
weeks. Open all year. Located "in the Chicago loop, in the James R. Thompson Center designed by Helmut
Jahn." 100% of space for special exhibitions.
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Media: All media considered, including installations.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres, including contemporary and historical work.
Terms: "We exhibit work, do not handle sales." Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for
shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Illinois. Send resume, high quality slides, bio and SASE. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of slides.
ILLINOIS ARTISANS PROGRAM, James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago IL 60601 .
(312)814-5321. Fax: (312)814-3891. Director; Ellen Gantner. Three retail shops operated by the nonprofit
Illinois State Museum Society. Estab. 1985. Represents over 1,000 artists; emerging, mid-career and estab
lished. Average display time 6 months. ''Accepts only juried artists living in Illinois." Clientele: tourists,
conventioneers, business people, Chicagoans. Overall price range: $10-5,000; most artwork sold at $25-100.
Media: Considers all media. "The finest examples in all media by Illinois artists."
Style: Exhibits all styles. "Seeks contemporary, traditional, folk and ethnic arts from all regions of Illinois."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Sometimes
offers customer discounts. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides promotion and con
tract.
Submissions: Send resume and slides. Accepted work is selected by a jury. Resume and slides are filed.
4The finest work can be rejected if slides are not good enough to assess." Portfolio review not required.
Finds artists through word of mouth, requests by artists to be represented and by twice yearly mailings to
network of Illinois crafters announcing upcoming jury dates.
JKUNSTWERK GALERIE, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave., #106A, Chicago IL 60657. (312)935-1854. Fax:
(708)537-6086. Director: Thomas E. Frerk. Retail gallery, alternative space, art consultancy, Estab. 1993.
Represents 12 emerging artists/year. Exhibited artists include James Romeo, Richard E. Lange. Sponsors 6
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons by appoint
ment. Located 7 miles northwest of downtown Chicago; 500 sq. ft.; well-lighted, 14 ft. ceilings, located in
old factory, lots of brick wall and dry wall to show. Clientele: local community— many diverse groups. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-2,000; most work sold at $200-500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, photography, mixed
and installations.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, photorealism, pattern painting, color field, hard-edge geomet
ric abstraction, painterly abstraction, realism, surrealism. Genres include portraits, figurative work. Prefers
conceptualism, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Rental fee for space. The rental fee covers 1
month; there is a per event price. Price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays
for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, business card, slides, photographs, artist's statement, bio,
SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1 week. Files color
photocopies. Finds artists through visiting fairs, referrals and word of mouth.
Tips: "Many artists do not include enough biographical background."
JLYDON FINE ART, 301 W. Superior St., Chicago IL 60610. (312)943-1133. Fax: (312)943-8090. E-
mail: BQVB43A@prodigy.com. Director: Doug Lydon. Assistant Director: Jackie Rush. Retail gallery. Estab.
1989. Represents 15 mid-career and established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging
artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Stephen Dinsmore, Jeffrey Blondes. Sponsors 5 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located in River North Gallery
District; 3,000 sq. ft.; features several adjoining spaces allowing for varied exhibition. 70% of space for
special exhibitions; 30% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: regional and national collectors, major corpo
rate collections. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-25,000; most
work sold at $4,000-12,000.
Media: Considers oil, paper, acrylic, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, all types of prints. Most
frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, prints.
Style: Exhibits: color field, painterly abstraction, realism. Genres include landscapes. Prefers realism-land
scape, abstract painting.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Price set by the gallery in consultation with the artists. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews, artist's statement, bio, SASE. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies, slides. Replies in 1 month. Files artists under consider
ation. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "The River North district remains one of the centers for the contemporary art market in the U.S.
While, like in all markets, galleries close, they are soon replaced by new galleries with a fresh direction.
This healthy environment seems to be the reason that the area continues to draw clients from all over the
U.S. and international visitors."
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JLYONS-WIER & GINSBERG GALLERY, 300 W. Superior St., Chicago IL 60610. (312)654-0600.
Fax: (312)654-8171. E-mail: chgoartdlr@aol.com. Director: Michael Lyonswier. Retail gallery. Estab. 1993.
Represents 15 emerging artists/year. Exhibited artists include Susanna Coffey, Paul Green. Sponsors 11
shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5:30. Located at River
North; 1,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local community. 85% private collectors,
15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-18,000; most work sold at $500-2,800.
Media: Considers all media k'but is primarily a 2-D painting gallery." Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas,
acrylic on canvas, pastel on paper.
Style: Exhibits realism, surrealism, imagism. Genres include figurative work. Prefers figurative, land/sea
scapes, still lifes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment and there is an agreed commission. Retail price set by the gallery
and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers works
on paper framed; canvas unframed.
Submissions: Shows artists primarily from the Chicago area. Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews,
artist's statement (optional), bio, SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 6-8
weeks. Finds artists through referrals and personal investigation.
Tips: "Take good slides!"
fMONGERSON WUNDERLICH GALLERIES, 704 N. Wells, Chicago EL 60610. (312)943-2354. Fax:
(312)943-5805. President: R.G. Wunderlich. Retail gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents 300 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Frederic Remington, Daniel Gerhartz. Sponsors
8-12 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturdays, 9:30-5:30. Located in
River North area, west of Michigan Ave. We have two buildings adjacent to one another and an enormous
exhibition apace. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale.
50% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $150-450,000; most work sold at
$1,000-100,000.
Media: Considers all media. Considers woodcuts, engravings, wood engravings, mezzotints, etchings. Most
frequently exhibits oil, watercolor, bronzes.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include portraits, Western, wildlife, Southwestern, landscapes. Prefers
Western, landscapes, wildlife.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40-50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts primarily American artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure,
photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides, transparencies. Replies in 2
weeks. Finds artists through word or mouth, referrals by other artists, submissions.
fMORE BY FAR, 944 N. Noble, Chicago EL 60622-5303. (312)489-4886. Contact: Kimberlie. Alternative
space. Estab. 1975. Represents emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Lydia Kirov, Lloyd Altera, Kimber
lie IK., Rosa and Franka. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Work displayed "until it sells." Open all year. Located
"15 minutes from the Loop;" 600 sq. ft. "I continue to present other gallerys and co-ops with emerging
artists." 75% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: lawyers, doctors, white and blue collar. 75% private
collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $10-10,000; most work sold at $10-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, paper, sculpture, ceram
ics, fiber, glass, photography, metals, jewelry, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzo
tints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings (original or limited editions). Most frequently exhibits metals, stone
sculpture, any figurative.
Style: All styles. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, Southwestern, Western, wildlife, portraits
and figurative work. Prefers realistic.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; artist pays shipping to and from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, photographs and business card. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of originals. Replies in 1 month. Files business cards and letters. Finds artists through
submissions, word of mouth and referrals.
PORTIA GALLERY, 1702 N. Damen, Chicago EL 60647. (312)862-1700. Director: Elysabeth Alfano.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established glass artists/year. Average
display time 3 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 12-7; Saturday and Sunday, 12-5. Located in Chicago's
Soho; glass sculpture, interior decor, high-quality paperweights. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
designers, collectors. Overall price range: $50-15,000; most work sold at $300-1,500.
Media: Considers glass only.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE and reviews (if possible). Replies in 1 month.
Files resume, artist statement, slides — only if accepted.
Tips: "We are very approachable."
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RANDOLPH STREET GALLERY, Dept. AGDM, 756 N. Milwaukee, Chicago EL 60622. (312)666-7737.
Fax: (312)666-8986. E-mail: randolph@rnerle.acns.nwu.edu. Contact: Exhibition Committee or Time Arts
Committee. Nonprofit artist-run gallery. Estab. 1979. Sponsors 10 group shows/year. Average display time
is 1 month. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits mixed media and performance.
Style: Exhibits hard-edge geometric abstraction, painterly abstraction, minimalism, conceptual! sm, post-
modem, feminist/political, primitivism, photorealism, expressionism and neo-expressionism. "We curate
exhibitions which include work of diverse styles, concepts and issues, with an emphasis on works relating
to social and critical concerns."
Terms: Retail price is set by artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides shipping
costs, promotion, contract and honorarium.
Submissions: Send resume, brochure, slides, photographs and SASE. "Live events and exhibitions are
curated by a committee which meets monthly." Resumes, slides and other supplementary material are filed.
Tips: ''Some of the most common mistakes artists make in presenting their work are not sending slides, not
clearly labeling slides and not sending enough written description of work that is difficult to grasp in slide
form."
JRE SEARCH GALLERY, 750 N. Franklin, #101, Chicago IL 60610. (312)664-4332. Fax: (312)664-5964.
Director: Marco Krisanoski. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1995. Represents 7 emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 1-2 months. Open February-July
and September-December; Tuesday-Friday, 10-5:30; Saturday, 11-5. Located at River North (6 blocks from
Michigan Ave.); 1,000 sq. ft.; clean gallery, new hardwood floors, proper track lighting and pedestals and
shelving for display. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale
locals and tourists. 100% private collectors. Overall price range; $400-15,000; most work sold at $1,000-
5,000.
Media: Considers and exhibits glass only.
Style: Exhibits modern and contemporary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Gallery pays shipping costs from gallery; artist pays for
shipping to gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, photographs, reviews, bio. Replies in 3 weeks. Finds
artists through exhibitions, fairs and magazines.
^SCULPTURE POINT, 299 E. Ontario, Chicago IL 60611. (312)787-8242. Fax: (312)944-1664. Director:
Lincoln Schatz. Nonprofit outdoor public gallery. Estab. 1991. Exhibits 10 emerging, mid-career artists.
Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 3 months.
Open all year. Located downtown (outside) next to the Museum of Contemporary Art; 500 sq. ft. outside.
100% of space for special exhibitions. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers sculpture and installation.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist; artist pays
for shipping.
Submissions: Prefers only outdoor sulpture. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photo
graphs, SASE, business card and reviews. Call for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 2
months.
Tips: "I am looking for aggressive outdoor sculpture in all media."
$SOUTHPORT GALLERY, 3755 N. Southport, Chicago IL 60613. (312)327-0372. Owner: Donna Wolfe.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 3 artists. Interested in emerging artists. Sponsors 4 solo shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Accepts only artists from Chicago. "I now showcase African and African-
American artwork exclusively." Located near Wrigley Field and Music Box Theatre. Clientele: neighborhood
people as well as the theatre crowd. Overall price range: $100-1,000; "we do exhibit and sell work for over
$1,000."
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture and photogra
phy. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil, pen & ink and etchings.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism, photorealism, surrealism, primitivism, color field, painterly abstrac
tion and figurative work. Prefers realism, surrealism and photorealism. "Ideally, we seek emerging artists,
offering them the opportunity to exhibit their work under standards that require it to be presented in a very
professional manner. More established artists have found Southport gallery to be the perfect place to have
an exhibit of their etchings, drawings or smaller works that fit within our price range/'
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Gallery provides promotion and contract, opening reception and announce
ments. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs, business card and bio. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides and photographs. Replies only if interested within 3 weeks.
Files resume, bio and photos.
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Tips: "Keep in mind our general price range and the fact that our gallery is small and therefore not suitable
for exhibits of entirely large pieces (60x64). Qualities we look for include enthusiasm, professionalism and
pride. Present a fair representation of your work and be secure about the way you present it."
VALE CRAFT GALLERY, 230 W. Superior St., Chicago IL 60610. (312)337-3525. Fax: (312)337-3530.
Owner: Peter Vale. Retail gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Tina Fung Holder and Chet Geiselman. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 2 months.
Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-5:30; Saturday, 11-5. Located in River North gallery district near
downtown; 2,100 sq. ft.; lower level of prominent gallery building; corner location with street-level windows
provides great visibility. 40% of space for special exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
private collectors, tourists, people looking for gifts, people furnishing and decorating their homes. 50%
private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range; $25-5,000; most work sold at $50-300.
• Vale Craft Gallery has moved into a larger space and is interested in handling more expensive
work.
Media: Considers paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft, fiber, glass, metal, wood and jewelry. Most frequently
exhibits fiber wall pieces, jewelry and ceramic sculpture and vessels.
Style: Exhibits contemporary craft. Prefers decorative, colorful and natural or organic.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from US. Only craft media. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio
or artist's statement, photographs, record of previous sales, SASE and reviews if available. Call for appoint
ment to show portfolio of originals and photographs. Replies in 1 month. Files resume (if interested). Finds
artists through submissions, art and craft fairs, publishing a call for entries, artists' slide registry and word
of mouth.
SONIA ZAKS GALLERY, 311 W. Superior St., Suite 207, Chicago DL 60610. (312)943-8440. Fax:
(312)943-8489. Director: Sonia Zaks. Retail gallery. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Sponsors 10 solo shows/year. Average display time is 1 month. Overall price range: $500-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawings, sculpture.
Style: Specializes in contemporary paintings, works on paper and sculpture. Interested in narrative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price is set by gallery and artist. Exclusive area representation
required. Gallery provides insurance and contract.
Tips: "A common mistake some artists make is presenting badly-taken and unmarked slides. Artists should
write to the gallery and enclose a resume, about one dozen well-marked slides and a SASE."
^ZEITGEIST GALLERY, INC., 2300 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago IL 60647. (312)590-3472. Retail gallery.
Estab. 1993. Represents 5-10 established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging
artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Pierre Redoute, Robert Thornton. Open 7 days a week 11-6.
Specializes in 18th- and 19th-century Botanical Artists. Clientele: Upscale. Overall price range: $150-12,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawing, watercolor, pastel, woodcuts, wood engravings,
engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs. Most frequently exhibits 18th- and 19th-century Botanical
Artists, contemporary still life/botanical, contemporary.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, realism. Genres include florals. Prefers natural history, antique still lifes, contem
porary still lifes.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
Replies only if interested within 1 month.
Indiana
ARTLINK, 437 E. Berry St., Suite 202, Fort Wayne IN 46802-2801. (219)424-7195. Executive Director:
Betty Fishman. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1979. Exhibits emerging and mid-career artists. 500 members.
Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 5-6 weeks. Open all year. Located 4 blocks from central
downtown, 2 blocks from Art Museum and Theater for Performing Arts; in same building as a cinema
theater, dance group and historical preservation group; 1,600 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: "upper middle class." Overall price range: $100-500; most artwork sold at $200.
• Publishes a newsletter, Genre, which is distributed to members. Includes features about upcoming
shows, profiles of members and other news. Some artwork shown at gallery is reproduced in b&w
in newsletter. Send SASE for sample and membership information.
Media: Considers all media, including prints. Prefers work for annual print show and annual photo show,
sculpture and painting.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, color field, postmod
ern works, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction; all styles and genres. Prefers imagism, abstraction
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and realism. "Interested in a merging of craft/fine arts resulting in art as fantasy in the form of has relief,
photo/books, all experimental media in nontraditional form."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment only for exhibitions (35% commission). Retail price set by artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, 6 slides and SASE. Reviewed by 14-member panel. Replies
in 2-4 weeks. "Jurying takes place 3 times per year unless it is for a specific call for entry. A telephone call
will give the artist the next jurying date."
Tips: "Call ahead to ask for possibilities for the future and an exhibition schedule for the next two years
will be forwarded." Common mistakes artists make in presenting work are "bad slides and sending more
than requested — large packages of printed material. Printed catalogues of artist's work without slides are
useless." Sees trend of community- wide cooperation by organizations to present art to the community.
EDITIONS LIMITED GALLERY OF FINE ART, 4040 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis IN 46250-1620.
(317)842-1414. Owner: John Mallon. Director: Marta Blades, Retail gallery. Represents emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located
"north side of Indianapolis; track lighting, exposed ceiling, white walls." Clientele: 60% private collectors,
40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-8,500; most artwork sold at $200-1,200.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft, fiber, glass, photography, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings,
mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, pochoir and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits mixed media, acrylic and
pastel.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers abstract, landscapes and still lifes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. "I do discuss the prices
with artist before I set a retail price." Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installment.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, SASE and bio. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's
work. Portfolio should include originals, slides, resume and bio. Files bios, reviews, slides and photos.
Tips: Does not want to see "hobby art."
$WILLIAM ENGLE GALLERY, 1724 E. 86th St., Indianapolis IN 46240-2360. (317)848-2787. President:
William E. Engle. Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 50 mid-career and established artists; interested in
seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Lilian Fendig and Hirokazu Yamaguchi. Spon
sors 4-5 shows/year. Open all year. Located downtown in the gallery area, 1,100 sq. ft.; "high ceilings, long
walls." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 70% private collectors, 30% corporate clients.
Overall price range: $100-10,000; most artwork sold at $400.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass, photography, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, lithographs,
serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits ceramic, painting, photography and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, postmodern works, impressionism, real
ism and hard-edge geometric abstraction. All genres. Prefers figurative work, landscapes, traditional and
Western painting.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and
reviews. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include slides and photographs.
Replies in 2 weeks.
Tips: "Be imaginative."
JTHE FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART SALES AND RENTAL GALLERY, 311 E. Main St., Ft
Wayne IN 46802. (219)422-6467. Gallery Manager: Louise Rodenbeck. Retail and rental gallery. Estab.
1983. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists who reside within a 150 mile radius of Fort
Wayne. Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate clients. Overall price range: $15-4,500; most artwork
sold at $250-650.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, sculpture, photography, mixed media, collage,
jewelry, ceramics, glass, wearables, fibers, original handpulled prints and computer-generated art.
Style: "We try to show the best regional artists available. We jury by quality, not salability." Exhibits
impressionism, expressionism, realism, photorealism and painterly abstraction. Genres include landscapes,
florals, Americana, Southwestern, Western and wildlife. Prefers landscapes, abstractions and florals. "We
do not do well with works that are predominantly figures." Interested in seeing contemporary designs in
jewelry and wearables.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by artist Exclusive area represen
tation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs, bio and SASE Slides and
resumes are filed.
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Tips: "Our Club Art seems to be selling quite a bit of merchandise. 'Clever' art at moderate prices sells
well in our gift shop."
GREATER LAFAYETTE MUSEUM OF ART, 101 South Ninth St., Lafayette IN 47901. (317)742-
1128. E-mail: glmart@aol.com. Director: John Z. Lofgren Ph.D. Curator: Ellen E. Fischer. Museum. Estab.
1909. Exhibits 100 emerging, mid-career and established artists from Indiana and the midwest. 1,340 mem
bers. Sponsors 14 shows/year. Average display time 10 weeks. Closed August. Located 6 blocks from city
center; 3,318 sq. ft.; 4 galleries. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: audience includes Purdue
University faculty, students and residents of Lafayette/West Lafayette and nine-county area. Clientele: 50%
private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Most work sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits paintings, prints and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, still life, portraits, abstracts, non-objective and figura
tive work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement and letter of intent. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of slides. "Send good-quality, clearly labeled slides, and include artist's statement,
please!" Replies in 1 month. Files artists' statement, resume. Slides are returned to artists.
INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER, 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis IN 46220. (317)255-2464. Fax: (317)254-
0486. Exhibitions Curator: Julia Moore. Nonprofit art center. Estab. 1934. Prefers emerging artists. Exhibits
approximately 100 artists/year. 1,800 members. Sponsors 15-20 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks.
Open Monday-Friday, 9-10; Saturday, 9-3; Sunday, 12-3. Located in urban residential area; 2,560 sq. ft. in
3 galleries; "Progressive and challenging work is the norm!" 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
mostly private. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-15,000; most work
sold at $100-1,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture installations
and fine crafts.
Style: All styles. Interested in figurative work. "In general, we do not exhibit genre works. We do maintain
a referral list, though." Prefers postmodern works, installation works, conceptualism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Commission is in effect for 3 months after close
of exhibition. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract; artist pays for
shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "Special consideration for IN, OH, MI, IL, KY artists." Send query letter with resume, slides,
SASE, reviews and artist's statement. Replies in 5-6 weeks. Season assembled in January.
Tips: "Have slides done by a professional if possible. Stick with one style — no scattershot approaches,
please. Have a concrete proposal with installation sketches (if it's never been built). We book two years in
advance — plan accordingly. Do not call. Put me on your mailing list one year before sending application so
I can be familiar with your work and record — ask to be put on my mailing list so you know the gallery's
general approach. It works!"
L B W GALLERY, 1724 E. 86th St., Indianapolis IN 46240. (3 17)848- ARTS. Director: Linda Walsh. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents/exhibits 25 mid-career and established aritsts/year. Interested in seeing the
work of emerging artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-5. Located on north side of Indianapolis (in a mall); features unique interior decor. 75% of
space for special exhibitions, 25% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, local community. 50%
private collectors.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits acrylic, crafts and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits realism. Genres include landscapes and Americana. Prefers landscapes, Americana and
florals.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (commission). Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are
shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files information; slides are returned if SASE is
sent. Finds artists through art fairs, exhibitions, word or mouth, referral by other artists.
Tips: "Be realistic about price."
MIDWEST MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, 429 S. Main St., Elkhart IN 46516. (219)262-3603. Direc
tor: Jane Burns. Curator: Brian D. Byra. Museum. Estab. 1978. Represents mid-career and established artists.
May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Sponsors 10-12 shows/year. Average
display time 5-6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday 1 1 to 5; Saturday and Sunday 1-4. Located downtown;
1,000 sq. ft. temporary exhibits; 10,000 sq. ft. total; housed in a renovated neoclassical style bank building;
vault gallery. 10% for special exhibitions. Clientele: general public.
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Hedia: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Acquired through donations. Retail price set by the artist k'in those cases when art is offered for
sale." Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only art of the Americas, professional artists 18 years or older. Send query letter
with resume, slides, bio, reviews and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 6
months. Files resume, bio, statement. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, submissions, art publications.
Tips: "Keep portfolio updated."
JRUSCHMAN GALLERY, 421 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis IN 46204. (317)634-3114. Director:
Mark Ruschrnan. Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 40 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Sponsors
10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5. Located downtown —
near Northeast side; 1,800 sq. ft.; two gallery showrooms which allow solo and group exhibitions to run
concurrently. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local individual and corporate collectors. 60%
private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-30,000; most work sold at $1,000-
4,000.
Media: Considers all media (including all types of prints, small editions) except large run prints and posters.
Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, textile.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers abstract, landscape, figurative.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40-50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist
Gallery provides promotion and contract; gallery pays shipping costs to gallery; artist pays for shipping from
gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
slides, bio. Replies in 3 weeks. Files referrals by other artists and submissions.
Iowa
ARTS FOR LIVING CENTER, P.O. Box 5, Burlington IA 52601-0005. Located at Seventh & Washington.
(319)754-8069. Executive Director: Lois Rigdon. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1974. Exhibits the work of mid-
career and established artists. May consider emerging artists. 425 members. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average
display time 3 weeks. Open all year. Located in Heritage Hill Historic District, near downtown; 2,500 sq.
ft.; "former sanctuary of 1868 German Methodist church with barrel ceiling, track lights." 35% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $25-
1,000; most work sold at $75-500.
* Arts For Living Center recently established a co-op artists gallery in downtown location. (Storm
Cellar, 416 Jefferson, Burlington IA 52601. (319)752-5259.)
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, intaglio and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers landscapes, portraits and abstracts.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE and reviews. Call
or write for appointment to show portfolio of slides and gallery experience verification. Replies in 1 month.
Files resume and photo for reference if interested.
CORNERHOUSE GALLERY, 2753 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402. (319)365-4348. Fax:
(319)365-1707. Director: Janelle McClain. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 125 emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Exhibited artists include John Preston, Grant Wood and Stephen Metcalf. Average
display time 6 months. Open all year. 3,000 sq. ft.; "converted 1907 house with 3,000 sq. ft. matching
addition devoted to framing, gold leafing and gallery." 15% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
"residential/commercial, growing collectors." 60% private collectors. Overall price range: $20-75,000; most
artwork sold at $400-2,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture,
ceramic, fiber, glass, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints,
jewelry, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, original prints and ceramic
works.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, conceptualism, color field, postmodern works and impressionism. All
genres. Prefers abstraction, impressionism and postmodern.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (45% commission). Retail price set by artist and gallery. Offers
payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers
artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send resume, brochure, photographs and bio. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's
work. Replies in 1 month. Files bio and samples. Finds artists through word of mouth, art publications,
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sourcebooks, submissions/self promotions, art collectors' referrals and other artists. Do not stop in unan
nounced.
Tips: "Today's buyer is more concerned with 'budget,' still has money to spend but seems more discriminat
ing."
PERCIVAL GALLERIES, INC., 528 Walnut, Firstar Bank Building, Des Moines IA 50309-4106.
(515)243-4893. Fax: (515)243-9716. Director: Bonnie PercivaL Retail gallery. Estab. 1969. Represents 100
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Mauricio Lasansky and Karen Stroh-
been. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time is 3 weeks. Open all year. Located in downtown Des
Moines; 3,000 sq. ft. 50-75% of space for special exhibitions.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, bio and SASE. Call or write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Replies in 1 month. Files only items of future
interest.
Kansas
JARTFRAMES . . . Bungalo Gallery, 912 Illinois St., Lawrence KS 66044. (913)842-1991. Gallery Coor
dinator: Jennie Washburn. Retail gallery, cooperative gallery (private), alternative space and art consultancy
of community-based fine arts and crafts. Estab. 1989. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include Gary Hinman, Christine Musgrave, Stan Herd and Kim Webster. Sponsors
4-8 shows/year. Average display time 5-8 weeks. Open all year. Located "near the historic downtown shop
ping center and the Kansas University campus; 18,000 sq. ft.; (6,000 sq. ft. outdoor sculpture garden center),
3 floors in 65-year-old bungalow with wood floors, woodwork and multi-level spaces." 15% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: "community leaders, academic, business leaders." 65% private collectors,
20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $65-21,000; most artwork sold at $65-950.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture,
ceramic, craft (fine), fiber, glass, photography, original handpulled prints, etchings, lithographs and sen-
graphs. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers landscapes, literal and abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance (limited), promotion and contract; shares shipping costs from gallery. Requires framed
artwork.
Submissions: Send resume, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and reviews. No slides. Call
to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include originals and photographs. Replies in
1 month. Files "full package." Common artists* mistake is providing poorly framed work.
Tips: "Come in person. It is necessary for proper consignment. Coffee is free. We are constantly in need of
new 'marketable' art."
GALLERY XII, 412 E. Douglas, Suite A, Wichita KS 67202. (316)267-5915. Consignment Committee:
Judy Dove. Cooperative nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1977. Represents 50 mid-career and established artists/year
and 20 members. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-4. Located in historic
Old Town which is in the downtown area; 1 ,300 sq. ft.; historic building. 20% of space for special exhibitions;
80% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: private collectors, corporate collectors, people looking for gifts,
tourists. Overall price range: $10-2,000.
Media: Considers all painting and drawing media, artists' prints (no mechanical reproductions), weaving,
sculpture, ceramics, jewelry.
Style: Exhibits abstract, impressionism, realism, etc.
Terms: Only accepts 3-D work on consignment (35% commission). Co-op membership screened and lim
ited. Annual exhibition fee, 15% commission and time involved. Artist pays shipping costs to and from
gallery.
Submissions: Limited to local artists or those with ties to area. Work jurored from slides.
PHOENIX GALLERY TOPEKA, 2900-F Oakley Dr., Topeka KS 66614. (913)272-3999. Owner: Kyle
Garia. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 60 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Dave Archer, Louis Copt, Nagel, Phil Starke, Ernst Ulmer and Raymond Eastwood. Sponsors
6 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks-3 months. Open all year, 7 days/week. Located downtown;
2,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 75%
private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-20,000.
Media: Considers all media and engravings, lithographs, woodcuts, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings
and collage. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor, ceramic and artglass.
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Style: Exhibits expressionism and impressionism, all genres. Prefers regional, abstract and 3-D type ceramic;
national glass artists. "We find there is increased interest in original work and regional themes.'1
Terms: Terms negotiable. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides.
Tips: "We are scouting [for artists] constantly."
THE SAGEBRUSH GALLERY OF WESTERN ART, 115 E. Kansas, P.O. Box 128, Medicine Lodge
KS 67104. (316)886-5163. Fax: (316)886-5104. Co-Owners: Earl and Kaye Kuhn. Retail gallery. Estab.
1979. Represents up to 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Garnet
Buster, Lee Cable, H.T. Holden, Earl Kuhn, Gary Morton and David Vollbracht. Sponsors 4 shows/year.
Average display time 3-6 months. Open all year. Located l/2 block off Main St.; 1,000 sq. ft. 100% of space
for special exhibitions. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$100-7,000; most work sold at $500-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, original
handpulled prints, lithographs and posters. Most frequently exhibits watercolors, acrylics and bronze sculp
ture.
Style: Exhibits realism. Genres include landscapes, Southwestern, Western and wildlife. Prefers representa
tional works of contemporary and historical Western.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers payment by
installments. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs and SASE. Portfolio review
requested if interested in artist's work. Files resumes, bio info and photos. Finds artists by any source but
the artist's work must speak for itself in quality.
Tips: "Looks for professional presentation of portfolios. Neatness counts a great deal! and of course —
quality! We are careful to screen wildlife and Western livestock to be anatomically correct. Ask about the
annual Indian Summer Days Western and Wildlife Art Show Sale."
TOPESCA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY GALLERY, 1515 W. Tenth, Topeka KS
66604-1374. (913)233-2040. Fax: (913)233-2055. Gallery Director: Larry Peters. Nonprofit gallery. Estab.
1976. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 8-9 shows/year. Average display time
1 month. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day: Monday-Saturday, 9-6; Sunday, 2-6. Located 1 mile west of
downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.; security, track lighting, plex top cases; recently added two moveable walls. 100%
of space for special exhibitions. Overall price range: $150-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, fiber, acrylic, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, ceramic, pastel, collage, metal
work, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs. Most frequently
exhibits ceramic, oil and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works and realism. Prefers painterly
abstraction, realism and neo-expressionism.
Terms: Artwork accepted or not accepted after presentation of portfolio/resume. Retail price set by artist.
Gallery provides insurance; artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Usually accepts only artists from KS, MO, NE, IA, CO, OK, Send query letter with resume
and slides. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1-2 months. Files resume.
Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Have good quality slides— if slides are bad they probably will not be looked at. Have a dozen or
more to show continuity within a body of work. Competition gets heavier each year."
$EDWIN A. ULR8CH MUSEUM OF ART, Wichita State University, Wichita KS 67260-0046. (316)689-
3664. Fax: (316)689-3898. Director: Donald E. Knaub. Museum. Estab. 1974. Represents mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10-5;
Sunday-Saturday, 1-5. Located on campus; 4,000 sq. ft.; high ceilings, neutral space. 75% of space for special
exhibitions.
Media: Considers sculpture, installation, neon-light, new media.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism and new media.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
slides, transparencies and statement of intent. Replies only if interested within 6 weeks. Finds artists through
word of mouth and art publications.
Kentucky
BANK ONE GALLERY, (formerly Liberty Gallery), 416 W. Jefferson, Louisville KY 40207. (502)566-
2081. Fax: (502)566-1800. Director: Jacque Parsley. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1976. Represent/exhibits 50
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Dudley Zopp and Chery Correll.
Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Monday-Thursday, 9-4; Friday, 9-5.
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Located downtown in Bank One Kentucky. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, local
community and students. 20% private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-2,000;
most work sold at $300.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits crafts — ceramics, oil paintings, watercolors and folk
art.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction and pattern painting. Genres include florals, portraits
and landscapes. Prefers abstract, landscapes and fine crafts.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment and there is no commission. Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Artist pays for shipping costs. Artwork must be framed.
Submissions: Accepts only regional artists from Louisville. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and
SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 2 months. Files announcements. Finds
artists through referrals by other artists and submissions.
Tips: "Submit professional slides."
BROWNSBORO GALLERY, 4806 Brownsboro Center, Louisville KY 40207. (502)893-5209. Owner:
Leslie Spetz; Curator: Rebekah Hines. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 20-25 emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Exhibited artists include Karen and Charlie Berger and Michaele Ann Harper. Sponsors
9-10 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-3; closed
Sunday and Monday. Located on the east end (right off 1-71 at 1-264); 1,300 sq. ft.; 2 separate galleries for
artist to display in give totally different feelings to the art; one is a skylight room. 85% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: upper income. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range; $100-
2,500; most work sold at $8004,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber, glass, installation, photography, woodcuts, engravings and etchings. Most frequently exhibits
oil, mixed (oil or watercolor pastel) and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, all styles, color field, postmodern works, impressionism, photorealism
and realism. Genres include landscapes, Americana and figurative work. Prefers landscape, abstract and
collage/contemporary.
Term: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs
to gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, price list and SASE. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies only if interested within 3-4 weeks. Finds artists through word
of mouth and submissions, "sometimes by visiting exhibitions."
^CAPITAL GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 314 Lewis, Frankfort KY 40601. (502)223-2649.
Owner: Ellen Glasgow. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1981. Represents 20-25 emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Kathleen Kelly, Robert Kipniss. Sponsors 8 shows/year.
Average display time 1-2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located downtown, historic district;
1,200 sq. ft.; historic building, original skylights, vaults, turn-of-century. 50% of space for special exhibitions;
50% of space for gallery artists. 60% private collectors; 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range- $30-
10,000; most work sold at $300-3,000.
Media: Considers all media except photography; all prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits oil
paintings, watercolor, fine printmaking.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers landscapes, floral/figurative, works on paper.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, bio, SASE. Write for appointment to
show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2-4 weeks. Files bios, cards.
Tips: "Visit the gallery first."
^CENTRAL BANK GALLERY, 300 W. Vine St., Lexington KY 40507. (606)253-6135. Fax: (606)253-
6069. Curator: John Irvin. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1985. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists.
Represented more than 1,000 artists in the past 10 years. Exhibited artists include Arturo Sandoval and John
Tuska. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-4:30.
Located downtown. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: local community. 100% private collec
tors. Overall price range: $100-5,000; most work sold at $350-500.
• Central Bank Gallery considers Kentucky artists only.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits oils, watercolor, sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. "Please, no nudes."
Terms: Retail price set by the artist "100% of proceeds go to artist." Gallery provides insurance and
promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Call or write for appointment.
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IGALERiE HERTZ, 636 E. Market St., Louisville KY 40202. (502)584-3547. Fax: (502)568-2063. Direc
tor: Billy Hertz. Retail gallery specializing in contemporary fine art. Estab. 1991. Represents 35 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Tom Pfannerstill, Billy Hertz. Sponsors 10
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Wednesday-Saturday, 11-6 and by appointment.
Located downtown; 3,000 sq. ft. interior, large outdoor space; outdoor sculpture garden. 50% of space for
special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $250-20,000; most work sold at $1,500-2,000.
Media: Considers all media. Considers woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints,
serigraphs, linocuts, etchings. Most frequently exhibits painting and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of slides. Replies in 6 weeks; "artist should call to follow-up if more." Files inventory, resume,
bio, reviews. Finds artists through referrals, submissions.
Tips: Some common mistakes artists make are "poor slides, no resume, no bio."
^KENTUCKY ART & CRAFT GALLERY, 609 W. Main St., Louisville KY 40202. (502)589-0102. Fax:
(502)589-0154. Retail Marketing Director: Mary Ellen Hill. Retail gallery operated by the private nonprofit
Kentucky Art & Craft Foundation, Inc. Estab. 1984. Represents more than 400 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Exhibiting artists include Arturo Sandoval, Sarah Frederick, Stephen Powell and Rude
Osolnik. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Open all year. Located downtown in the historic Main Street district; 5,000
sq. ft.; a Kentucky tourist attraction located in a 120-year-old cast iron building. 33% of space for special
exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, the art- viewing public and schoolchildren. 10% private collectors, 5% corpo
rate clients. Overall price range: $3-20,000; most work sold at $25-500.
Media: Considers mixed media, metal, glass, clay, fiber, wood and stone.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery.
Submissions: Contact gallery for jury application and guidelines first; then send completed application,
resume and 5 samples. Replies in 2-3 weeks. "If accepted, we file resume, slides, signed contract, promotional
materials and PR about the artist."
Tips: "The artist must live or work in a studio within the state of Kentucky."
LOUISVILLE VISUAL ART ASSOCIATION, 3005 Upper River Rd., Louisville KY 40207. (502)896-
2146. Fax: (502)896-2148. Gallery Manager: Janice Emery. Nonprofit sales and rental gallery. Estab. 1989.
Represents 70 emerging, mid-career and established regional artists. Average display time 3 months. Open
all year; Monday-Friday, 11:30-3:30 and by appointment. Located downtown; 1,500 sq. ft. 10% of space for
special exhibitions; 90% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: all ages and backgrounds. 50% private collec
tors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-4,000; most work sold at $300-1,000.
• Headquarters for LVAA are at 3005 Upper River Rd.; LVAA Sales and Rental Gallery is at #275
Louisville Galleria (Fourth and Liberty).
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, craft (on a limited basis), fiber, glass, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood
engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings and some posters. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic,
watercolor, sculpture and glass.
Style: Exhibits contemporary, local and regional visual art, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Membership is suggested. Retail price set by the
artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract (nonexclusive gallery relationship). Artist pays
shipping costs to and from gallery. Accepts framed or unframed artwork. Framing is offered. Artists should
provide necessary special displays. (Ready-to-hang is advised with or without frames.)
Submissions: Accepts only artists from within a 400-mile radius, or former residents or those trained in
Kentucky (university credentials). Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and reviews. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of slides. Replies only if interested within 4-6 weeks. Files up to 20 slides (in slide
registry), bio, resume, brief artist's statement, reviews, show announcement. Finds artists through visiting
exhibitions, word of mouth, art publications and submissions.
Tips: "Novices and experienced regional artists are welcome to submit slides and resumes."
MAIN AND THIRD FLOOR GALLERIES, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Dr., Highland Heights
KY 41099. (606)572-5148. Fax: (606)572-5566. Gallery Director: David Knight. University galleries. Pro
gram established 1975; new main gallery in fall of 1992; renovated third floor gallery fall of 1993. Represents
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open
Monday-Friday, 9-9; Saturday, Sunday, 1-5; closed major holidays and between Christmas and New Years.
Located in Highland Heights, KY, 8 miles from downtown Cincinnati; 3,000 sq. ft.; two galleries — one small
and one large space with movable walls. 100% of space for special exhibitions. 90% private collectors, 10%
corporate collectors. Overall price range; $25-50,000; most work sold at $25-2,000.
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Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, printmaking and
photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Proposals are accepted for exhibition. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed "but we are flexible."
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE and reviews. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Submissions are accepted in December for
following academic school year. Files resumes and bios. Finds artists through agents, visiting exhibitions,
word of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks and submissions.
JRIPE GALLERY, 1731 Frankfort Ave., Louisville KY 40206. (502) 897-9409. Owner: Marsha Ellis. Retail
gallery/alternative space. Estab. 1993. Represents 25-30 emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Irena
Hena, Rebecca Gallion. Sponsors 20 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Wednesday-
Friday, 11-2:30 and 5:30 to 9; Saturday 11-9; Sunday 11-3. Located in Frankfort Avenue Business Corridor;
500 sq. ft.; Victorian building, outdoor garden. 1/3 of space devoted to special exhibitions. 85% of space
devoted to gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, mid-scale. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $250-300.
Media: Considers all media. Considers woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, mezzotint, serigraphs, linocuts
and etchings. "No posters." Most frequently exhibits drawings, paintings and prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers contemporary/eclectic work. Most frequently exhibits expres
sionism, pattern painting and conceptualism.
Terms: Artwork accepted on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract. Artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send resume, slides, photographs, reviews and artist's statement. Call for portfolio review of
photographs and slides. Does not reply. Artist should follow up. All material returned to artist. Finds artists
through word of mouth, referrals, personal contacts.
Tips: A common mistake artists make is "not following up on their submissions."
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES, (formerly Eagle Gallery), Murray State University, P.O. Box 9, Murray
KY 42071-0009. (502)762-6734. Fax: (502)762-3920. Director. Albert Sperath. University gallery. Estab.
1971. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time
6 weeks. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-6; Tuesday, Thursday 8-7:30; Saturday, 10-4; Sunday, 1-4;
closed during university holidays. Located on campus, small town; 4,000 sq. ft.; modern multi-level dramatic
space. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "10,000 visitors per year."
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: "We supply the patron's name to the artist for direct sales. We take no commission." Retail price
set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Replies in 1 month.
Tips: "Do good work that expresses something."
YEISER ART CENTER INC., 200 Broadway, Paducah KY 42001. (502)442-2453. Executive Director:
Dan Carver. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1957. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. 450 mem
bers. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year. Located downtown; 1,800 sq.
ft.; "in historic building that was farmer's market." 90% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: profes
sionals and collectors. 90% private collectors. Overall price range: $200-8,000; most artwork sold at $200-
1,000.
Media: Considers all media except installation. Prints considered include original handpulled prints, wood
cuts, wood engravings, linocuts, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits
oil, acrylic and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana and figurative work. Prefers realism,
impressionism and abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Replies in 1 month.
Tips: "Do not call. Give complete information about the work: media, size, date, title, price. Have good-
quality slides of work, indicate availability and include artist statement. Presentation of material is important."
ZEPHYR GALLERY, W. Main St., Louisville KY 40202. (502)585-5646. Directors: Patrick Donley, Peggy
Sue Howard. Cooperative gallery and art consultancy with regional expertise. Estab. 1988. Exhibits 18
emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include Chris Radtke, Dudley Zopp, Kerry Malloy, Kocka,
Robert Stagg, Jenni Deame. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year Located
downtown; approximately 8,000 sq. ft. Clientele: 25% private collectors, 75% corporate collectors. Most
work sold at $200-2,000.
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Media: Considers all media. Considers only small edition handpulled print work by the artist. Most frequently
exhibits painting, photography and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits individual styles.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (25% commission); outside the Louisville metropolitan
area, 50% consignment. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist
pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: No functional art (jewelry, etc.). Send query letter with resume and slides. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of slides; may request original after slide viewing. Replies in 6 weeks. Files slides, resumes
and reviews (if accepted).
Tips: "Submit well-organized slides with slide list. Include professional resume with notable exhibitions."
Louisiana
CASELL GALLERY, 818 Royal St., New Orleans LA 70116. (800)548-5473. Title/Owner-Directors: Joa
chim Casell. Retail gallery. Estab. 1970. Represents 20 mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include J.
Casell and Don Picou. Sponsors 2 shows/year. Average display time 10 weeks. Open all year; 10-6. Located
in French Quarter; 800 sq. ft. 25% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists and local community.
20-40% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-1,200; most work sold at
$300-600.
Media: Considers all media, wood engravings, etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently
exhibits pastel and pen & ink drawings.
Style: Exhibits impressionism. All genres including landscapes. Prefers pastels.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides promotion and pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only local area and Southern artists. Replies only if interested within 1 week.
^EARTHWORKS FINE ART GALLERY, (formerly Fine Art Gallery of SW Louisiana), 1424 Ryan,
Lake Charles LA 70601. (318)439-1430. Fax: (318)439-1441. Owner: Ray Fugatt. Retail gallery. Estab.
1989. Represents 25-30 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Elton Louviere.
Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located downtown; 4,000 sq, ft.; "a
remodeled 50-year-old, art-deco designed grocery building." 40% of space for special exhibitions. Overall
price range: $100-15,000; most work sold at $500-8,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, glass,
original handpulled prints, woodcuts, etchings and "any repros by artist; no photo lithos." Most frequently
exhibits oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, impressionism, realism and photorealism. Genres include landscapes, florals,
Americana, Southwestern, Western, wildlife and figurative works.
Terms: 90% of work accepted on consignment (40% commission); 10% bought outright for 50% of the
retail price (net 30 days). Exclusive area representation required. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals and slides. Replies in 2-4 weeks. Files resumes.
Tips: "Have a body of work available that shows the range of uniqueness of your talent."
GALLERY OF THE MESAS, 2010-12Rapides Ave., Alexandria LA 71301. (318)442-6372. Artist/Owner:
C.H. Jeffress. Retail and wholesale gallery and artist studio. Focus is on Southwest and native American art.
Estab. 1975. Represents 6 established artists. Exhibited artists include John White, Charles H. Jeffress, Pena,
Gorman, Atkinson, Doug West and Mark Snowden. Open all year. Located on the north edge of town; 2,500
sq. ft. Features new canvas awnings, large gold letters on brick side of buildings and new mini-gallery in
home setting next door. Clientele: 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $165-
3,800.
Media: Considers original handpulled prints, watercolor, intaglio, lithographs, serigraphs, Indian jewelry,
sculpture, ceramics and drums. Also exhibits Hopi carved and Sierra Small Bird silver Katchina dolls. Most
frequently exhibits serigraphs, inkless intaglio, collage and lithographs.
Style: Exhibits realism. Genres include landscapes, Southwestern and figurative work.
Submissions: Handles only work of well-known artists in Southwest field. Owner contacts artists he wants
to represent.
Tips: "Mostly interested in landscapes. Indian figures in war paint don't sell in Louisiana."
JANTON HAARDT GALLERY, 2714 Coliseum St., New Orleans LA 70130. (504)897-1172. Owner:
Anton Haardt. Retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents 25 established, self-taught artists. Exhibited artists
include Mose Tollirer, Sybil Gibson. Open all year by appointment only. Located in New Orleans — Garden
District, Montgomery — downtown; 1,000 sq. ft; self-taught artists — dynamic works. 100% of space for
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gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, upscale. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $200-10,000; most work sold at $300-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel and
collage. Most frequently exhibits paint, pen & ink, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, folk art. Prefers folk art.
Terms: Price set by the gallery. Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork
unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from the South (mainly). Must be self-taught— untrained. Send query
letter with slides, bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 months.
Finds artists through word of mouth, newspaper and magazine articles.
Tips: "I have very strict requirements for absolute purist form of self-taught artists."
HILDERBRAND GALLERY, 4524 Magazine St., New Orleans LA 70115. (504)895-3312. Fax: (504)899-
9574. Director: Holly Hilderbrand. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1991. Represents/exhibits 22
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Walter Rutkowski and Massimo
Boccuni. Average display time 1 month. Open September-June; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located uptown;
2,300 sq. ft.; 12' walls; pitch open ceiling with exposed steel beams/skylites. 90% of space for special
exhibitions; 10% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, museum and corporate. 70% private
collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-40,000; most work sold at $500-3,500.
Media: Considers all media, woodcuts, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints and etchings. Most frequently exhib
its oil, glass/steel and photography.
Style: Considers all styles. Genres include landscapes, Americana and figurative work. Prefers nontraditional
landscapes, conceptualist and abstract figurative.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance, limited promotion and contract. Artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, reviews, bio and SASE. Replies in 1 month.
Finds artists through submissions, studio visits and exhibitions.
JjUE MIEUX GALLERIES, 332 Julia St., New Orleans LA 70130. (504)565-5354. President: Denise Berthi-
aume. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1983. Represents 30 mid-career artists. Exhibited artists
include Shirley Rabe Masinter and Kathleen Sidwell. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 6 months.
Open all year. Located in the warehouse district/downtown; 1,400 sq. ft. 20-75% of space for special exhibi
tions. Clientele: 75% private collectors; 25% corporate clients.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic,
glass and egg tempera. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and drawing.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, neo-expressionism, realism and hard-edge geometric abstraction. Genres
include landscapes, florals, wildlife and figurative work. Prefers landscapes, florals and paintings of birds.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation required. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from the Southeast. Send query letter with SASE, bio, brochure, resume,
slides and photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals. Replies in 3 weeks. All material
is returned if not accepted or under consideration.
Tips: "Send information before calling. Give me the time and space I need to view your work and make a
decision; you cannot sell me on liking or accepting it; that I decide on my own."
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Karen Vander. Retail gallery. Estab. 1974. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhib
ited artists include John Vander and Nikki Schumann. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks.
Open May-December; Monday-Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 12-5. Located downtown across from the harbor.
1,500 sq. ft.; traditional 19th century house converted to contemporary gallery. 75% of space for special
exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: residents and visitors. 90% private collectors, 10%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $350-5,000; most work sold at $350-1,500.
* Artists creating traditional and representational work should try another gallery. The work shown
here is strong, self-assured and abstract.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etch
ings. Most frequently exhibits acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction "emphasis on nontraditional work." Prefers expression
ist and abstract landscape.
Terms: Commission negotiated. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion;
artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: No restrictions — emphasis on artists from Maine. Send query letter with slides, bio, photo
graphs, SASE, reviews and retail price. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals. Replies in 2
weeks. Artist should write the gallery.
GREENHUT GALLERIES, 146 Middle St., Portland ME 04101. (207)772-2693. President: Peggy Green-
hut Golden. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents/exhibits 20 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Sponsors
6 shows/year. Exhibited artists include Alison Goodwin and Connie Hayes. Average display time 3 weeks.
Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-5:30; Saturday, 10-5. Located in downtown-Old Port; 3,000 sq. ft. with
neon accents in interior space. 60% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists and upscale. 55%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $400-5,000; most work sold at $600-1,000.
Media: Considers all media, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently exhib
its oil paintings, acrylic paintings and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits contemporary realism. Prefers landscape, seascape and abstract.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion. Artists pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Maine or New England area with Maine connection. Send query
letter with slides, reviews, bios and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1
month. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions and
submissions.
Tips: "Visit the gallery and see if you feel you would fit in."
JNANCY MARGOUS GALLERY, 367 Fore St., Portland ME 04101. (207)775-3822. Fax: (207)773-
2294, Director: Mary Zanoni Retail gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents 250 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Lisa On*. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3-4
months. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 12-5. Located in art district downtown; designed
by Portland architect Steven Blatt.
Media: Considers mixed media, paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft, fiber and glass. Considers prints but they
are not our focus. Most frequently exhibits ceramics, furniture, jewelry.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; gallery pays
shipping costs from gallery. Artist pays for shipping costs to gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, artist's statement, bio. Portfolio should include
photographs and slides. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and
exhibitions and submissions.
Tips: "Include a self-addressed and stamped envelope for return of work."
PINE TREE SHOP AND BAYVIEW GALLERY, 33 Bayview St., Camden ME 04843. (207)236-4534.
Owner: Betsy Rector. Retail gallery. Estab. 1977. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Carol Sebold and Brian Kliewer. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1
month. Open all year. Located in downtown; 1,500 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele;
60% private collectors; 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-5,000; most work sold at $50-
500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, original handpulled prints and offset reproduc
tions. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor, pastels and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, and figurative
work. Prefers realism, impressionism and primitivism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (45% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Customer discounts
and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays
for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Portfolio review not required.
"Primarily new artists are acquired from their own submissions. We occasionally pursue artists whose work
we are custom framing when its quality and nature would be desirable and marketable additions to the
gallery."
Tips: "Make sure work is appropriate for gallery. We are showing a slightly broader range of styles, but we
need to show a greater percentage of in-state artists to meet the expectations of our market and to maximize
press releases. Most of our artists have survived the economy, although we've had to revise our territorial
policy in order to allow artists to show elsewhere within our market territory. 90% of our clientele was hit
by the economy, forcing us to consider more emerging artists and more modestly priced artwork. Also, as
corporate sales are increasing, choices are made more with their trends in mind. Strong, professional work
that is evocative of life and landscape of Maine tends to sell best."
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Maryland
ARTEMIS, INC., 4715 Crescent St., Bethesda MD 20816. (301)229-2058. Fax: (301)229-2186. Owner:
Sandra Tropper. Retail and wholesale dealership, art consultancy and art appraisals. Represents more than
100 emerging and mid-career artists. Does not sponsor specific shows. Clientele: 40% private collectors,
60% corporate clients. Overall price range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $500-1,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft,
fiber, glass, installations, woodcuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, pochoir, serigraphs and
offset reproductions.
Style: Carries impressionism, expressionism, realism, minimalism, color field, painterly abstraction, concep-
tualism and imagism. Genres include landscapes, florals and figurative work. "My goal is to bring together
clients (buyers) with artwork they appreciate and can afford. For this reason I am interested in working with
many, many artists." Interested in seeing works with a "finished" quality.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by dealer and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Dealer provides insurance and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers
artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and SASE. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, slides, transparencies and photographs. Indicate net and retail prices. Files slides,
photos, resumes and promo material. All material is returned if not accepted or under consideration.
Tips: "Many artists have overestimated the value of their work. Look at your competition's prices."
GOMEZ GALLERY, 836 Leadenhall St., Baltimore MD 21230. (410)752-2080. Director. Diane DiSalvo.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 60 emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artist includes Deborah
Donelson. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 4-5 weeks. Open all year. Located downtown;
1,350 sq. ft.; "clean, open warehouse space." 70% private collectors; 30% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $1,000-2,500.
Media: Considers painting, sculpture and photography in all media.
Style: Interested in all genres. Prefers figurative, abstract and landscapes with an experimental edge.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, SASE and reviews.
Tips: "Find out a little bit about this gallery first; if work seems comparable, send a slide package. Interested
only in quality work."
PMAGES INTERNATIONAL ART GALLERY, 4420 Boxwood Rd., Bethesda MD 20816-1818.
(301)654-2321. Fax: (301)907-0216. President: Beverley Hill. Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 25
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include H. Otsuka and Warren Allin. Sponsors
6 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year. Located in downtown Bethesda; 1,100 sq. ft.;
"interior moveable walls, with storage." 80% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upper and moderate
income. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-10,000; most work sold
at $500-2,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, paper and sculpture, original handpulled prints,
mezzotints, etchings and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits oil, mixed media and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, surrealism, color field, impressionism, realism and hard-edge geometric ab
straction. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, wildlife and figurative work. Prefers landscapes,
Americana and figurative.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission); or buys outright for 30% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are
shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Should be contemporary and "gal
lery compatible." Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs, business card and reviews.
Write for appointment to show portfolio, which should include photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks.
Files resume, brochure, reviews and photos.
LOBBY FOR THE ARTS GALLERY, Cumberland Theatre, 101 Johnson St., Cumberland MD 21502.
(301)759-3606. Exhibitions Director: Frank S. deCosta. Alternative space. Estab. 1989. Sponsors 6 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open April-October; Monday-Friday, 1-7 during performances in artists
Equity Theatre. Located in downtown area; 600 sq. ft.; museum-standard lighting. 100% of space for special
exhibitions. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall $100-2,000; most work sold at $1,000.
Media: Considers all media, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints and etchings.
Most frequently exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, realism, surrealism, impressionism and imagism.
All genres. Prefers expressionism, figurative work, realism and surrealism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides promotion and contract. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Accepts only artists who are able to have work hand delivered and hand picked up. Send
resume, slides and bio. Include SASE; all materials returned by May 1st of each year. UA11 replies made
once a year in February; submission deadline is December 15th." Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Five slides minimum, ten maximum. Slides must be of the highest quality. Always by very polite
and do not ask for exemptions from patterns of operation set down by galleries."
MARLBORO GALLERY, 301 Largo Rd., Largo MD 20772. (301)322-0965-7. Coordinator: John Krumr-
ein. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1976. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 4
solo and 4 group shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Seasons for exhibition: September-May. 2,100
sq. ft, with 10 ft. ceilings and 25 ft. clear story over 50% of space — track lighting (incandescent) and day
light. Clientele: 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $200-10,000; most work sold at $500-700.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits acrylics, oils, photographs, watercolors and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, realism, photorealism, minimalism, primitivism, painterly
abstraction, conceptualism and imagism. Exhibits all genres. "We are open to all serious artists and all media.
We will consider all proposals without prejudice."
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment. Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area representation not re
quired. Gallery provides insurance. Artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork ready for display.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE, photographs, artist's statement and bio. Portfolio
review requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include slides and photographs. Replies
every 6 months. Files resume, bio and slides. Finds artists through word of mouth, visiting exhibitions and
submissions.
Tips: Impressed by originality. "Indicate if you prefer solo shows or will accept inclusion in group show
chosen by gallery."
JROMBRO'S ART GALLERY, 1805 St. Paul St., Baltimore MD 21202. (410)962-0451. Retail gallery,
rental gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 3 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. May be interested
in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Dwight Whitley and Judy
Wolpert. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 3 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5;
closed August. Located in downtown Baltimore; 3,500 sq. ft. Clientele: upscale, local community. Overall
price range: $350-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture
and ceramics. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, pen & ink, lithographs.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, color field, postmodern works, hard-edge geometric
abstraction. Genres include florals and figurative work. Prefers florals and figurative.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 35% of the retail price; net
45 days. Rental fee for space ($650). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion
and contract; artist pays for shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides and artist's statement. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides. Files slides. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions.
^STEVEN SCOTT GALLERY, 515 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21201. (410)752-6218. Director: Steven
Scott. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 15 mid-career and established artists/year. May be interested
in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Hollis Sigler, Gary Bukovnik.
Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6. Located
downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.; white walls, grey carpet — minimal decor. 80% of space for special exhibitions;
20% of space for gallery artists. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-
15,000; most work sold at $1,000-7,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper and
photography. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, prints and photography.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, surrealism, postmodern works, photorealism, realism and
imagism. Genres include florals, landscapes and figurative work. Prefers florals, landscapes and figurative.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract;
shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from US. Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs,
reviews, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2
weeks.
Tips: "Don't send slides which are unlike the work we show in the gallery, i.e. abstract or minimal"
Massachusetts
ALON GALLERY/ART SERVICES, 1665A Beacon St., BrooJdine MA 02146. (617)232-3388, Fax:
(617)232-9480. Director: Moshe Alon. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 20 emesrgiBg mid-career and
established artists. Exhibited artists include Jason Berger and Amos YasML Sponsors 6-10 shows/year. Aver-
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age display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6. Located on a main street, in small town
next to Boston; 1,500 sq. ft.; 2 levels; window on street. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
80% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors and 10% dealers. Overall price range: $200-10,000; most
work sold at $400-2,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of limited edition prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, graphics
and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction and realism. Prefers figurative works, landscapes and
expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. "Always label slides with size and
title." Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1 week. Files all material
if interested.
Tips: "We suggest the artist be familiar with our gallery."
BOSTON CORPORATE ART, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston MA 02210. (617)426-8880. Fax: (617)426-
5551. Gallery Director: Elizabeth Erdreich. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1986. Represents 2,000
(through consultancy) emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include John Stockwell
and Peter KitchelL Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Monday-Friday
9-5. Located downtown, waterfront, near financial district; 4,000 sq. ft. "We use our gallery space in conjunc
tion with our offices— for art consulting. Our gallery is more of a display area than a traditional gallery."
Clientele: large corporations and small businesses. 5% private collectors; 95% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $1,000-35,000; most work sold at $1,000-10,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil/acrylic on canvas, watercolor,
pastel. Most frequently sells works on paper.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers impressionism, realism, painterly abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE, price list and reviews. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 6-8 weeks. Files slides, bio, resume, price list. Finds artists through
word of mouth and referrals.
Tips: "Please fill out a price list that includes price per piece on slides. Mark all slides with name, title,
medium, size. When forwarding information, please be sure it's complete — it's impossible to review without
complete info."
BROMFIELD GALLERY, 107 South St., Boston MA 02111. (617)451-3605. Director: Christina Lanzl.
Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1974. Represents 20 emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include
Barbara Andrus, Erica Licea-Kane, Martin Mugar and Tim Nichols. Sponsors 25 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday 12-5; Saturday 11-5. Located downtown; 2,500 sq. ft; sequence
of 3 large gallery spaces. 30% of space for special exhibitions; 70% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-6,000; most work sold at $300-
2,000.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, prints, sculp
ture,
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (45% commission). For invitational exhibitions, there
is a rental fee for space which covers 12 months. Retail price set by artist. Offers customer discounts and
payment by installments. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping costs.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from New England. Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals. Replies in 1 month. Files all info on members and
visiting artists. Finds artists through word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/
self-promotions and referrals.
f BRUSH ART GALLERY, 256 Market St., Lowell MA 01852. (508)459-7819. Contact: E. Linda Poras.
Estab. 1984. Represents 35 mid-career and established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of
emerging artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Vassilios Giavis, Ann Sullivan, Deirdre Grunwald
Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Sunday, 11-5. Located in
National Park Complex; 2,000 sq. ft; old, restored mill building. 85% of space for special exhibitions; 15%
of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, local community. Overall price range: $25-2,500; most work
sold at $50-200.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media, collage, paper, ceramics, fiber,
glass, photography, woodcuts and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, glass and fiber.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include florals, portraits, landscapes, figurative work. Prefers landscapes,
florals, figures.
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Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Rental fee for space; covers 1 year. Retail price
set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Gallery pays for shipping from gallery.
Artist pays shipping to gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs. Replies in 1 month. Files resume and slides.
JCHASE GALLERY, 173 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116. (617)859-7222. Director: Jeffrey Chase. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 20 mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Enrique
Santana, Cynthia Packard. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 1-5. 1,000 sq. ft. 80% of space for special exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery
artists. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-25,000; most work sold
at $2,000-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic and sculpture. Most frequently exhibits oil paintings, alkyd, acrylic.
Style: Exhibits narrative/representational. Genres include landscapes and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed,
Submissions: Prefers only oil, acrylic, alkyd. Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, reviews and
SASE. Replies in 1 month. Files cards; "SASE should be provided for return of materials." Finds artists
through referrals, submissions.
Tips: "Don't send one or two images — 20 slides of recent work should be submitted."
DE HAVILLAND FINE ART, 39 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116. (617)859-3880. Fax: (617)859-3973.
Contact: Gallery Manager. Retail gallery. Estab. 1989. Represents 40 emerging New England artists. Sponsors
10-12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located downtown Vi block from the Ritz
Hotel; 1,200 sq. ft. 75% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $200-7,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media and sculpture. Most
frequently exhibits oil/acrylic, watercolor/pastel and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, postmodern
works, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals and Americana. Prefers realism and
painterly abstraction.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and artist.
Sometimes offers customer discounts. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, and SASE. "We support emerging artists who reside
in New England.'7 Replies in 1 month. Files resume.
JDEPOT SQUARE GALLERY, 1837 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington MA 02173. (617)863-1597. Mem
bership Chairman: Gayle Levee. Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. 25 members. Exhibited artists include Gracia Dayton and Natalie Warshawer. Sponsors
10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5; open Sunday, 1-4,
(September-June only). Located downtown; 2,000 sq. ft.; 2 floors — street level and downstairs. 100% of
space for gallery artists. 10% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-3,000;
most work sold at $100-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber, glass, woodcuts, engravings, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings.
Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers realism, impressionism (depends on makeup of current member
ship).
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only local artists— must attend meetings, help hang shows and work in the gallery.
Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
slides and transparencies. Replies in 6 weeks. Files bio and one slide — "if we want to consider artist for
future membership." Finds artists through advertising for new members and referrals.
JGALLERY 349, 349 Commercial St., Provincetown MA 02657. (508)487-1200. Director: Kir J, Priore.
Estab. 1995. Represents 14 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Chet
Jones, Jennifer Ditacchio. Sponsors 15 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open in season 1-10;
Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 in winter. Located downtown; 1,000 sq. ft.; on Main St.r fabulous ocean and
harbor views. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale, some local community. 100%
private collectors. Overall price range: $500-4,000; most work sold at $900-2,500.
Media: Considers all media except craft. Considers woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engraviags,
mezzotints, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil, mixed media and prints.
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Style: Exhibits all styles and all genres. Prefers landscape, cityscape and abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 90
days). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Accepts only artists New England (Cape Cod, Northeast, Massachusetts). Send query letter
with resume, slides, reviews and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, transparen
cies, slides and press. Replies in 2 months. Files slides of interest and resumes. Finds artists through word
of mouth, referrals by other artists and submissions.
Tips: "Don't send too many slides and a winded resume. We're only interested in serious major events in
career."
JGROHE GLASS GALLERY, Dock Square, 24 North St., Boston MA 02109. (617)227-4885. Fax:
(508)539-0509. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 50 mid-career and established artists. Interested in
seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Peter Vanderlaan, Lino Taqliapietra, Latchezar
Boyadjiev, Jon Kuhn and Cissy McCaa. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all
year. Located downtown in Faneuil Hall marketplace; 750 sq. ft. 75% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: glass collectors. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,500-
50,000.
Media: Considers glass.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Prefers only glass artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs and SASE.
Write for appointment to show portfolio. Replies in 2 weeks.
fCORTLAND JESSUP GALLERY, 432 Commercial St., Provincetown MA 02657. Director: Cortland
Jessup. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists
include Juliet Holland, David Dunlop. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 2 weeks. Open Memo
rial Day-Columbus Day; 11-1S. Located in Provincetown East End; 900 sq. ft. 75% of space for special
exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers all media except glass; rarely considers craft and fiber. Considers all types of prints. Most
frequently frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, photography.
Style: Prefers mixed media painterly abstraction, conceptual neo-expressionism and periodically, traditional
landscape, still life, Figurative works by mid-career or established artists.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment.
Submissions: Send resume, slides, bio and SASE. Replies only if interested. Files material of interest or
for consideration for future projects. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, travel
and submissions.
Tips: "Don't walk in with slides and/or art under arm and expect to be seen. We will look only if sent by mail
(or dropped off) with SASE— and we will never look at original art work carried in without appointment."
KAJI ASO STUDIO/GALLERY NATURE AND TEMPTATION, 40 St. Stephen St., Boston MA
02115. (617)247-1719. Fax: (617)247-7564. Administrator: Kate Finnegan. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1975.
Represents 40-50 emerging, mid-career and established artists. 35-45 members. Exhibited artists include Kaji
Aso and Katie Sloss. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday, 1-8;
Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5; and by appointment. Located in city's cultural area (near Symphony Hall and
Museum of Fine Arts); "intimate and friendly.'* 30% of space for special exhibitions; 70% of space for
gallery artists. Clientele: urban professionals and fellow artists. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collec
tors. Overall price range: $150-8,000; most work sold at $150-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, ceramics and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits watercolor, oil or acrylic and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, impressionism and realism.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (35% commission). Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs and SASE. Write for appointment to
show portfolio of originals, photographs, slides or transparencies. Does not reply; artist should contact. Files
resume. Finds artists through advertisements in art publications, word of mouth, submissions.
KINGSTON GALLERY, 129 Kingston St., Boston MA 02111. (617)423-4113. Co-directors: Kathleen
O Hara and Caroline Taggart. Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1982. Exhibits the work of 12 emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 1 1 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Closed August Located
"in downtown Boston (financial district/Chinatown); 1,300 sq. ft.; large, open room with 12' ceiling and
**™ i ? T00m~~cm accomodate large installation." Overall price range: $100-7,000; most work sold
at $600-1,000.
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Media: Considers all media except craft. 10% of space for special exhibitions.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Co-op membership requires dues plus donation of time. 25% commission charged on sales by
members. Retail price set by the artist. Sometimes offers payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance,
some promotion and contract. Rental of front gallery by arrangement.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from New England for membership. Artist must fulfill monthly co-op
responsibilities. Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE and "any pertinent information. Slides are
reviewed once a month. Gallery will contact artist within 1 month." Does not file material but may ask artist
to re-apply in future.
Tips: "Please include thorough, specific information on slides: size, price, etc."
LE PETIT MUSEE, P.O. Box 556, Housatonic MA 01236. (413)274-1200. Owner: Sherry Steiner. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1991. "Specializes in vintage and contemporary small works of art of extraordinary merit."
Interested in the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Roy Interstate and Felicia Zumakoo.
Average display time 1-3 months. Open all year; weekends 12-5; weekdays by appointment or chance, opens
at noon or by appointment. Located in village of Housatonic "Soho of the Berkshires"; 144 sq. ft.; storefront
in an arts community. Clientele: tourists, upscale local. 70% private, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $100-10,000.
Media: Considers all media except craft. Considers wood engravings, engravings, mezzotints, lithographs
and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers postmodern works, realism and imagism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides promotion. Artist pays for shipping costs. Framed art only.
Submissions: Send slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Call for appointment. Replies in 1 week.
Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals and submissions.
Tips: Advises artists to "submit adequate information on work and clean photos or slides."
LICHTENSTEIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS/BERKSHIRE ARTISANS GALLERY, 28 Renne Ave.,
Pittsfield MA 01201. (413)499-9348. Artistic Director: Daniel M. O'Connell. Nonprofit retail and rental
gallery, alternative space and art consultancy exhibiting juried shows. Estab. 1976. Represents/exhibits 60
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Thomas Patti and Rapheal Soyen
Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open Tuesday-Friday, 11-5; Saturday, 12-4, Located
in downtown Pittsfield, 2,400 sq. ft.; historic brownstone, high oak ceilings, north light, wood floors. 100%
of space for special exhibitions of gallery artists. 35% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $150-20,000; most work sold at $150-20,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, drawing/prints, sculp
ture/glass.
Style: Exhibits all styles. All genres.
Terms: "We exhibit juried works at 20% commission." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract. Artist pays for shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Does not reply.
Artist should send 20 slides with resume and SASE only. No entry fee.
Tips: "We are usually booked solid for exhibitions 3-5 years ahead of schedule." Advises artists to "develop
professional, leather bound portfolio in duplicate with up to 20 slides, resume, exhibit listings and SASE.
Submit to specialized galleries and museums."
JMERCURY GALLERY, 8 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116. (617)859-0054. Fax: (617)859-5968. Retail
gallery. Represents 12 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include Karl Zerbe and Joseph
Solman. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6.
Located on Back Bay. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Overall price
range: $200-80,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper; no prints.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism, minimalism, postmodern
works, impressionism. All genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission.) Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion. Shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files bio. Finds artists
through referrals by other artists, submissions.
R. HICHELSON GALLERIES, 132 Main St., Northampton MA 01060. (413)586-3964. Also 25 S. Pleas
ant St., Amherst MA 01002. (413)253-2500. Owner: R. Michelson. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents
30 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Barry Moser and Leonard
Baskin. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6;
Sunday, 12-5. Located downtown; Northampton gallery has 1,500 sq. ft.; Amherst gallery has 1,800 sq. ft.
50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele; 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $10-75,000; most artwork sold at $1,000-25,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, egg tempera, watercolor
and lithography.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism and photorealism. Genres include florals, portraits, wildlife, land
scapes, Americana and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Customer
discounts and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Prefer local, Pioneer Valley artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure and
SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Replies in 3 weeks. Files slides.
{NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116. (617)266-4835. Fax: (617)266-0480. Owner/
Director: Nina Nielsen. Retail gallery. Estab. 1963. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Joan Snyder and John Walker. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display
time 3-5 weeks. Open all year; closed in August. Located downtown; 2,500 sq. ft.; brownstone with 2 floors.
100% of space for gallery artists. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range-
Si, 000- 100,000; most work sold at $5,000-20,000.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through word of mouth,
referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116. (617)236-4497. Fax: (617)236-4497. Director:
Audrey Pepper. Retail gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include Damon Lehrer, Michael V. David, Edith Vonnegut, Robert Bauer, Nicholas Kahn
and Richard Selesnick. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-
Saturday, 10-5. Located downtown, Back Bay; 700 sq. ft. 80% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
private collectors, museums, corporate. 70% private collectors, 15% corporate collectors, 15% museum
collectors. Overall price range: $275-15,000; most work sold at $800-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, glass, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs,
mezzotints, etchings and photographs. Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas, lithos/etchings and photo
graphs.
Style: Exhibits contemporary representational paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through
exhibitions, word of mouth, open studios and submissions.
^SIGNATURE AND THE GROHE GALLERY, 24 North St., Dock Square, Boston MA 02109
(617)227-4885. Fax: (617)723-5898. Director: Nancy Cooney. Retail gallery. Estab. 1978. Represents 600
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Debbie Fecher, Josh Simpson.
Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-8; Sunday, 12-
6. Located downtown; 1,900 sq. ft. 30% of space for special exhibitions; 30% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: tourists, upscale. 10% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $30-9 000-
most work sold at $100 minimum.
Media: Considers paper, fiber, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics and craft. Most frequently
exhibits glass, clay, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract; shipping costs are shared.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement, bio and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies in 3 weeks.
Tips: "Include price sheets."
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THRONJA ORIGINAL ART, 260 Worthington St., Springfield MA 01103. (413)732-0260. Director/
Owner: Janice S. Throne. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1967. Represents 75 emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Harold Altraan, Philip Hicken, Asa Cheffetz, Ten
Malo and Robert Sweeney. Sponsors 4-5 shows/year. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:45; Saturday
and evenings, by appointment; special holiday hours. Located in downtown Springfield; 1,000 sq. ft.; 2nd
floor location overlooking park. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 75% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: corporate, professional, private. 30% private collectors, 70% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $100-15,000; most work sold at $150-1,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics,
fiber, glass, photography and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oils, watercolors and prints.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, impressionism, photorealism, realism
and imagism, all genres. Prefers impressionism, realism and expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days).
Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract, "sometimes." Artist
pays shipping to and from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE and reviews. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 1 month. "Follow up
with a postcard if you don't hear from us." Finds artists through visiting exhibitions at colleges, museums;
submissions (a great number); recommendations from museum professionals and art traders; reading art
publications.
Tips: "Send in your best works; slides, b&w glossies for publicity purposes, a complete bio and a separate
list of titles and retail prices. Prices should be reasonable! Market is difficult and new artists with us should
price to sell"
f J. TODD GALLERIES, 572 Washington St., Wellesley MA 02181. (617)237-3434. Owner: Jay Todd.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents 55 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 10 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30-5:30; Sunday, 1:00-5:00. Located
"in Boston's wealthiest suburb"; 4,000 sq. ft; vast inventory, professionally displayed. 90% of space for
special exhibitions; 90% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: residential and corporate. 70% private collec
tors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-25,000; most work sold at $500-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, woodcuts, engravings, litho
graphs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oils, wood
cuts and etchings
Style: Exhibits primitivism, postmodern works, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes,
florals, figurative work and still life. Prefers landscapes, figures and still life.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (negotiable commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides promotion. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: No abstract work. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs and price list. Call
or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies in 6 weeks. Enclose SASE for
return of slides/photos. Files "all that is interesting to us." Finds artists through agents, visiting exhibitions,
word of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks and submissions.
Tips: "Give us a minimum of six works that are new and considered to be your BEST"
WENNIGER GALLERY, 19 Mount Pleasant St., Rockport MA 01966. (508)546-8116. Directors/Owners:
Mary Ann and Mace Wenniger. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1971. Represents 250 emerging,
mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Yuji Hiratsuka and Helen Frank. Sponsors 10
shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 11-5. Located on waterfront;
1,000 sq. ft.; downtown, attractive, cheery building. 50% of space for special exhibitions, 50% of space for
gallery artists. Clientele: young professionals, young families. 25% private collectors, 25% corporate collec
tors. Overall price range: $50-1,000.
Media: Considers watercolor, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs,
etchings, collagraphs, monoprints. Most frequently exhibits collagraphs, mezzotints and wood engravings.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, color field and realism. Genres include figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail prices set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed,
matted and shrinkwrapped.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, 6 slides or 6 color photographs. Write for appointment to
show portfolio. Replies only if interested within 2 months. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and
through gallery contacts.
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Michigan
THE ART CENTER, 1 25 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens MI 48043. (8 10)469-8666. Fax: (810)469-4529.
Executive Director: Jo- Anne Wilkie. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1969. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. 500 members. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year
except July and August; Tuesday-Friday, 11-5; Saturday, 9-2. Located in downtown Mount Clemens; 1,300
sq. ft. The Art Center is housed in the historic Carnegie Library Building, listed in the State of Michigan
Historical Register. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: private and corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $5-1,000; most work sold at $50-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, photography, jewelry, metals, craft, fiber, glass, all types of printmaking. Most frequently exhibits
oils/acrylics, watercolor, ceramics and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: The Art Center receives a 30% commission on sales of original works; 50% commission on prints.
Submissions: Send query letter with reviews good, professional slides and a professional artist biography.
Send photographs or slides and resume with SASE for return. Finds artists through submissions, queries,
exhibit announcements, word of mouth and membership.
Tips: "Join The Art Center as a member, call for placement on our mailing list, enter the Michigan Annual
Exhibition.*'
JART CENTER OF BATTLE CREEK, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek MI 49017. (616)962-9511.
Director: A.W. Concannon. Estab. 1948. Represents 150 emerging, mid-career and established artists. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate clients. Represents 150 artists. Exhibition program offered in galleries,
usually 3-4 solo shows each year, two artists' competitions, and a number of theme shows. Also offers
Michigan Artworks Shop featuring work for sale or rent. Average display time 1 month. "Four galleries,
converted from church — handsome high- vaulted ceiling, arches lead into galleries on either side. Welcoming,
open atmosphere." Overall price range: $5-1,000; most work sold at $5-300.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass, photography and original handpulled prints.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, minimalism, impressionism, photorealism, expressionism, neo-expres-
sionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, portraits and figurative work. Prefers
Michigan artists.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (331/3% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area repre
sentation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Michigan artists receive preference. Send query letter, resume, brochure, slides and SASE.
Slides returned; all other material is filed.
Tips: "Contact Art Center before mailing materials. We are working on several theme shows with groupings
of artists."
$ART TREE GIFT SHOP/GALLERY II, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey MI 49770. (616)347-4337. Manager:
Mary Wiklanski. Retail shop and gallery of a nonprofit arts council. Estab. 1982. Represents emerging,
mid-career and established artists. Prefers Michigan artists. Clientele: heavy summer tourism. 99% private
collectors, 1% corporate clients. Overall price range: $6-2,000; most work sold at $20-1,000.
• Gallery II is an exhibit gallery. Monthly thematic exhibits will feature work from the area. Some
work exhibited will be for sale.
Media: Considers collage, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic, wood, fiber, glass, original handpulled prints,
posters, watercolor, oil, acrylics and mixed media.
Style: Seeks "moderately sized work that expresses creativity and fine art qualities."
Terms: "A handler's fee is charged on all gallery sales/' Retail price is set by gallery and artist. All work
is accepted by jury. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Call or write for information.
Tips: "Our audience tends to be conservative, but we enjoy stretching that tendency from time to time. A
common mistake artists make in presenting their work is not having it ready for presentation." Great need
for new work to attract the potential purchaser. "We work from an artist list which is constantly being
updated by request, participation or reference."
ARTS EXTENDED GALLERY, INC., 1553 Woodward, 212, Detroit Michigan 48226. Director: Dr. C.C
Taylor. Retail, nonprofit gallery, educational 501C3 space and art consultancy. Estab. 1959. Represents/
exhibits many emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Michael Kelly Williams
and Samuel Hodge. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; Wednesday-
Saturday, 12-5. Located downtown; 1,000 sq. ft.; three small comfortable spaces inside the historic David
Whitney Bldg. 75% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community. 80%
private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $150-1,200 up; most work sold at $200-
300 (for paintings — craft items are considerably less).
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Media: Considers all media, woodcuts, engravings, linocuts, etchings and monoprints. Most frequently
exhibits painting, fibers and photographs.
Style: 'The work which comes out of the community we serve is varied but rooted in realism, ethnic
symbols and traditional designs/patterns with some exceptions."
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment and there is a 33%% commission or artwork is bought outright
for 50% of the retail price. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion
and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed or ready to install.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and reviews. Call for appointment to show
a portfolio of photographs, slides and bio. Replies in 2-3 weeks. Files biographical materials sent with
announcements, catalogs, resumes, visual materials to add to knowledge of local artists, letters, etc.
Tips: "Our work of recruiting local artists is known and consequently artists beginning to exhibit or seeking
to expand are sent to us. Many are sent by relatives and friends who believe that ours would be a logical
place to inquire. Study sound technique — there is no easy way or scheme to be successful Work up to a
standard of good craftsmanship and honest vision. Come prepared to show a group of artifacts. Have clearly
in mind a willingness to part with work and understand that market moves fairly slowly."
JBELIAN ART CENTER, 5980 Rochester Rd., Troy MI 48098. (313)828-7001. Directors: Garabe or
Zabel Belian. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1985. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Reuben Nakian and Edward Avesdisian. Sponsors 8-10
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 12-6. Located in a suburb of
Detroit; 2,000 sq. ft.; has outdoor area for pool side receptions; different levels of exhibits. 50% of space
for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 50-60% local, 30% Metropolitan area 10-
20% national. 70-80% private collectors, 10-20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-20,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, installation, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits oils, sculptures (bronze) and engraving.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, prirnitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptual-
ism, minimalism, color field, postmodern works, impressionism, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstrac
tion, realism and imagism. Includes all genres. Prefers abstraction, realism, mixed.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (commission varies) or buys outright for varying retail price. Retail
price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared,
prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs and reviews. Call or write
for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies only if interested within
2-3 weeks. Finds artists through catalogs, sourcebooks, exhibitions and magazines.
Tips: "Produce good art at an affordable price."
DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET, 300 River Place, Suite 1650, Detroit MI 48207. (313)393-1770. Execu
tive Director: MariaLuisa Belmonte. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1932. Exhibits the work of 600 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year; 1,100 members. Sponsors 12-14 shows/year. Average display time 1
month. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5; Friday until 8. Closed August. Located in downtown Detroit; 3,500
sq. ft. 95% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "extremely diverse client base—varies from individuals
to the Detroit Institute of Arts." 95% private collectors; 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-
15,000; most work sold at $100-500.
Media: Considers all media. No posters. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and craft.
Style: All contemporary styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist Gallery provides
insurance; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Michigan. Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. <kNo
portfolio reviews." Replies only if interested.
Tips: "The Detroit Artists Market is a nonprofit contemporary art gallery that exhibits the work of Michigan
artists and educates the public of southeastern Michigan about contemporary art and artists. It is the oldest
continuously operating gallery in Detroit."
JFIELD ART STUDIO, 242!/2 Woodward Ave., Pleasant Ridge MI 48069. (3 13)399-1 320. Director: Jerome
Feig. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1950. Represents 6 mid-career and established artists. Average
display time 1 month. Overall price range: $25-3,000; most work sold at $100-800.
• Field Art Studio is in a new location with double the space of its former location.
Media: Considers watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media, collage, paper, fiber and original handpulled
prints. Specializes in etchings and lithographs.
Style: Exhibits landscapes, florals and figurative work. Genres include aquatints, watercolor and acrylic
paintings.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist Exclusive
area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are
shared.
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Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides or photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals and slides. Bio and resume are filed.
Tips: "We are looking for creativeness in the artists we consider. Do not want to see commercial art.
Approach gallery in a businesslike manner."
JGALLERY SHOP: BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART ASSOCIATION, 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd.,
Birmingham MI 48009. (810)644-0866. Program Chairperson: Elaine Borraso. Nonprofit, rental, gallery
shop, Estab. 1962. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors ongoing exhibition
with featured artists monthly. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-5; Satuday,
10-5. Suburban location. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
upscale, local. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-15,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, acrylic and jewelry.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers painterly abstraction, florals and still life, portraits.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Rental fee for space; covers 1 month. Retail
price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping costs to gallery.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "We do not represent individual artists except in gallery shop. We review proposals for group
or concept shows twice yearly." Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs, reviews,
artist's statement, bio, SASE; "as much information as possible." Files resume, bio, brochure, photos.
FTHE GALLERY SHOP/ANN ARBOR ART ASSOCIATION ART CENTER, 1 17 w. Liberty, Ann
Arbor MI 48 104. (313)994-8004. E-mail: a2artcen@aol.com. Gallery Shop Director: Elizabeth Nelson. Estab.
1978. Represents over 200 artists, primarily regional. Clientele: private collectors and corporations. Overall
price range: $2,000; most 2-dimensionaI work sold at $400-800; 3-dimensional work from $25-100. "Pro
ceeds help support the Art Association's exhibits and education programs for all ages."
* The Ann Arbor Art Association also has exhibition opportunities for Michigan artists in off-site
exhibits; in "Michigan Artists Design for the Home." Showcase, which features fine art and craft
for the contemporary home; and a 2-month holiday gifts show, which features 25 new artists every
November and December.
Media: Considers original work in virtually all two- and three-dimensional media, including jewelry, original
handpulled prints and etchings, ceramics, glass and fiber.
Style: "The gallery specializes in well-crafted and accessible artwork. Many different styles are represented,
including innovative contemporary."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission on members* work; 50% on nonmembers). Retail
price set by artist. Offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Exclusive area representation not
required. Gallery provides contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, brochure, slides and SASE. Materials are considered on a rolling
basis. Great Lakes area artists may be called in for one-on-one review. "We look for artists through visiting
exhibitions, wholesale and retail craft shows, networking with graduate and undergraduate schools, word of
mouth, artist referral and submissions."
Tips: "We are particularly interested in contemporary, glass, ceramics, wood and metal at this time."
JROBERT L. KIDD GALLERY, 107 Townsend St., Birmingham MI 48009. (810)642-3909. Fax:
(810)647-1000. Director: Ray Frost Fleming. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents approximately 125
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 8 solo and 3 group shows/year. Average display time
is 1 month. Clientele: 50% private collectors, 50% corporate clients. Overall price range: $500-80,000; most
artwork sold at $2,000-6,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic, fiber
and glass. Most frequently exhibits acrylic, oil and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits color field, painterly abstraction, photorealism and realism. "We specialize in original con
temporary paintings, sculpture, glass and clay by contemporary American artists."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive area representation
required. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides and SASE.
Tips: Looks for "high-quality technical expertise and a unique and personal conceptual concept. Understand
the direction we pursue and contact us with appropriate work."
KOUCKY, 319 Bridge St., Charlevoix MI 49720. (616)547-2228. Fax: (616)547-2455. Owners: Chuck and
Nancy. Retail gallery.
® This gallery has two locations (Michigan and Naples, Florida). See its listing in the Florida section
for information about the galleries' submissions policies as well as media and style needs.
MUSEUM OF ART> 296 W. Webster, Muskegon MI 49440. (616)722-2600. Fax:
(616)726-5567. Director and curator: Henry Matthews. Museum. Estab. 1912. Represents emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 22 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year. Located
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downtown; 13,000 sq. ft. "Through the process of selection we offer 6-10 one-artist shows a year, as well
as opportunity to show in the regional competition."
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass, installation, photography, original handpulled prints, woodcuts,
wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and posters.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, imagism,
conceptualism, minimalism, color field, postmodern works, impressionism, realism, photorealism, pattern
painting, hard-edge geometric abstraction; all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission) "in our gift shop." Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Most one-artist shows have a Michigan base. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio,
SASE and reviews. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include originals,
photographs, slides, transparencies or any combination thereof. Replies in 1 month. Files "those that we feel
might have the possibility of a show."
^PERCEPTION, 7 Ionia, S.W., Grand Rapids MI 49503. (616)451-2393. Owner: Kim L. Smith. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1989. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include
Mathias J. Alten and Jack Smith. Sponsors 4-6 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year;
Monday-Friday, 10-5:30. Open Saturday, 10-2 from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Located downtown; 2,200
sq. ft.; "open space, unique design." 100% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: private collectors, dealers. 75% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$500-75,000; most work sold at $1,000-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, craft, stone, bronze, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs,
linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oils, etchings and lithographs.
Style: Exhibits all styles; prefers impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes and figurative work.
Prefers American impressionism, contemporary figurative and still life, fine art prints — 1900-present.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 10
days). Retail prices set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping
costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and photographs. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
originals and slides. Replies in 1 month. Files bios and resumes. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions,
word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "We are interested in seeing at least 30 to 40 examples and/or pieces that represent work done within
a three to four year period."
JPEWABIC POTTERY, 10125 E. Jefferson, Detroit MI 48214. (313)822-0954. Fax: (313)822-6266.
Director of Exhibitions: Helen Broughton. Nonprofit gallery, ceramics only. Estab. 1981. Represents 80
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 7 weeks.
Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6; 7 days during holiday. Located 3 miles east of downtown Detroit;
historic building (1906). 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
tourists, ceramic collectors. 98% private collectors, 2% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $15-1,500;
most work sold at $50-100.
Media: Considers ceramics, mixed media, ceramic jewelry.
Style: Exhibits utilitarian and sculptural clay.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only ceramics. Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement and SASE.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1-3 months. Finds artists through word of
mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Avoid sending poor-quality slides."
REFLECTIONS OF COLOR GALLERY, 18951 Livernois Ave., Detroit MI 48221. (313)342-7595.
Owners: Carl and Maria Wellborn. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Exhibited artists include Kathleen Wilson and Carl Owens. Average display time 6 weeks.
Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 11-5. 30% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space
for gallery artists. Clientele: middle to upper income (professional). 90% private collectors, 10% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $100-3,000; most work sold at $250-400.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramic, fiber, glass, photography, woodcuts, etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently
exhibits oil, acrylic, pastel, blown glass, pottery.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction, realism and surrealism. All
genres. Prefers realism, conceptualism and photorealism,
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (4-0-50% commission). Offers payment by installnwits. Gtleiy
provides promotion, contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed
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Submissions: "Prefers minority artists— African-American, Hispanic, African, Native American, East In
dian, etc." Send query letter with slides, brochure and photographs. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files photos and
brochures.
SAFER GALLERIES, 433 Albert Ave., East Lansing MI 48823. (517)351-0815. Fax: (517)351-0815. E-
mail: rsaper812@aol.com. Website: http://home.aol.com/RSaper812. Director: Roy C. Saper. Retail gallery.
Estab. in 1978 as 20th Century Fine Arts; in 1986 designed and built new location and name. Displays the
work of 60 artists; mostly mid-career. Exhibited artists include H. Altaian and J. Isaac. Sponsors 2-3 shows/
year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year. Located downtown; 3,700 sq. ft.; "We were awarded
Decor magazine's Award of Excellence for gallery design." 30% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
students, professionals, experienced and new collectors. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $30-140,000; most work sold at $400-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramic,
craft, glass and original handpulled prints. Considers all types of prints except offset reproductions. Most
frequently exhibits intaglio, serigraphy and sculpture. "Must be of highest quality."
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, postmodern works, impressionism, realism,
photorealism and hard-edge geometric abstraction. Genres include landscapes, florals, Southwestern and
figurative work. Prefers abstract, landscapes and figurative. Seeking artists who will continue to produce
excellent work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (negotiable commission); or buys outright for negotiated percentage
of retail price. Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers payment by installments. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed (gallery frames).
Submissions: Send query letter with bio or resume, brochure and slides or photographs and SASE, Call
for appointment to show portfolio of originals or photos of any type. Replies in 1 week. Files any material
the artist does not need returned. Finds artists mostly through NY Art Expo.
Tips: "Artists must know the nature of works displayed already. Must be outstanding, professional quality.
Student quality doesn't cut it. Must be great. Be sure to include prices and SASE."
JPERRY SHERWOOD FINE ART, 200 Howard St., Petoskey MI 49770. (616)348-5079. Fax: (616)348-
5057. Director: Zalmon Sherwood. Retail gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 12-4. Located in downtown historic district; 3,000 sq. ft. 25% of space for special
exhibitions; 75% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists and upscale. 80% private collectors, 20%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $800-25,000; most work sold at $2,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, glass, watercolor, ceramics, pastel and photography. Most frequently exhibits oil
painting, sculptural glass and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits realism and impressionism. Genres include florals, landscapes and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, reviews, artist's statement and SASE.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 3 weeks. Finds artists through
word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
JSWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES, Peace Center, 33 E. Adams, Detroit MI 48226. (313)963-7575. Fax:
(313)965-4328. Executive Director: James W. Bristah. Nonprofit gallery. "Our theme is 'World Peace.' "
Estab. 1985. Represents 250-300 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 4-6 shows/year.
Average display time 2l/2 months. Open all year; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11-3; second Saturday, 12-2.
Located in downtown Detroit in the Theater District; 2,881 sq. ft.; 1 large gallery, 2 small galleries. 100%
of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: walk-in, church, school and community groups. 100% private
collectors. Overall price range: $75-6,000; most work sold at $75-700.
Media: Considers all media. Considers all types of prints. "We have a juried show every 2 years for Ontario
and Michigan artists about our theme. The juries make the selection of 2- and 3-dimensional work."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs from gallery.
Submissions: Accepts artists primarily from Michigan and Ontario. Send query letter with statement on
how other work relates to our theme. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through lists of Michigan Council
of the Arts, Windsor Council of the arts.
URBAN PARK-DETROIT ART CENTER, 508 Monroe, Detroit MI 48226. (313)963-5445. Fax:
(313)963-2333. Director: Dave Roberts. Retail cooperative gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents 100 emerging
and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include Walter Warren and Diana Gamerman. Sponsors 60
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Thursday, 10-9; Friday-Saturday, 10-11;
Sunday 12-7. Located downtown inside Trappers Alley, Greektown; 3,316 sq. ft.; 10 individual exhibit spaces
in historic building. 90% of space for special exhibitions; 10% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: mostly
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beginning collectors, tourists. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-
2,000; most work sold at $50-600.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture and photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (40% commission). Rental fee for space; covers 1
month. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and S ASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
originals, slides and transparencies. Replies in 3 weeks. Files resume, bio, Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Request gallery brochure for specific information."
fTHE WETSMAN COLLECTION, 132 N. Woodward Ave., Birmingham MI 48009. (810)645-6212.
Fax: (810)642-5101. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established artists/
year. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time V/2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5.
Located downtown. 66% of space for special exhibitions; 33% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local
collectors. 75% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-10,000; most work
sold at $2,000 minimum.
Media: Considers paper, fiber, ceramics, craft, wood and metal. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently
exhibits fiber, ceramic and wood.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Accepts only decorative arts. Send query letter with resume and slides. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2-4 weeks. Finds artists through word of mouth,
referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Minnesota
JCIRCA GALLERY, 1637 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55403. (612)332-2386. Director: Wanda S.
Flechsig. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 26 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Sponsors 9 shows/
year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-4; Saturday, 11-4. Located downtown;
historic building; tile floors/wrought iron. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery
artists. Overall price range: $1,500-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics,
woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most
frequently exhibits painting, printmaking and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, color field, postmod
ern works, impressionism. Prefers contemporary abstract, figurative and conceptual.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement, bio and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions, referrals,
exhibitions.
{FLANDERS CONTEMPORARY ART, 400 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis MN 55401. (612)344-1700. Fax:
(612)344-1643. Director: Douglas Flanders. Retail gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Exhibited artists include Jim Dine and David Hockney. Sponsors 8 shows/year.
Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday 10-5. Located in downtown warehouse
district: 2,600 sq. ft.: 17' ceilings. Clientele: private, public institutions, corporations, museums. Price range
starts as low as $85. Most work sold at $9,500-55,000.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, paintings
and various prints; some photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers abstract expressionism, impressionism and post-impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Gallery provides insurance, promotion and con
tract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume", slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Replies in 1 week.
JEAN STEPHEN GALLERIES, 924 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis MN 55402. (612)338-4333. Directors:
Steve or Jean Danke. Retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents 12 established artists. Interested in seeing the
work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Jiang, Hart and Max. Sponsors 2 shows/year. Average
display time 4 months. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6. Located downtown; 2300 sq. ft 15% of
space for special exhibitions; 85% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upper income. 90% privalecQlectors,
10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $600-12,000; most work sold at $1,200-2,000,
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When you look at Bruce Nygren's Elephants and Blocks, "the first thing you say is that it is beautiful! Then
you laugh," says Douglas Flanders of Flanders Contemporary Art 'The message is serious but done so in a
very playful way. Letters are the building blocks of words; and words, books; and books, the world." Accord
ing to Flanders, his patrons love this piece, painted in oils. "It could have been reproduced a hundred times."
Flanders Contemporary Art exclusively represents Nygren's work
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics,
woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most
frequently exhibits serigraphs, stone lithographs and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressiomsm, surrealism, minimalism, color field, postmodern works
and impressionism. Genres include landscapes, Southwestern, portraits and figurative work. Prefers Chinese
contemporary, abstract and impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
originals, photographs and slides. Replies in 1-2 months. Finds artists through art shows and visits.
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artists. Exhibited artists include Mikhail Chemiakin, Eugene Yelchin and others. Sponsors 8 shows/year
Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-5:30; Saturday, 11:30-4. Located down
town; features Russian and Eastern-European art, icons. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space
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Overall pnce range: $400-15,000; most work sold at $1,000-3,000
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andthe ana. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork
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THE FREDERICK R. WEISMAN ART MUSEUM, 333 East River Rd., Minneapolis MN 55455.
(612)625-9494. Fax: (612)625-9630. E-mail: bitza001@maroon.tc.umn.edu. Website: http://hudson.acad.um
n.edu/. Public Relations Director: Robert B. Bitzan. Museum. Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum opened
in November 1993; University of Minnesota Art Museum established in 1934. Represents 13,000 works in
permanent collection. Represents established artists. 1,000 members. Sponsors 6-7 shows/year. Average
display time 10 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-5; Thursday, 10-8; Saturday-Sunday,
11-5. Located at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; 11,000 sq. ft.; designed by Frank 0. Gehry. 40%
of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Gallery provides insurance. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "Generally we do not exhibit one-person shows. We prefer thematic exhibitions with a variety
of artists. However, we welcome exhibition proposals. Formulate exhibition proposal with a scholarly base.
Exhibitions which are multi-disciplinary are preferred."
Mississippi
JBRYANT GALLERIES, 2845 Lakeland Dr., Jackson MS 39208. (601)932-1993. Fax: (601)932-8031.
Vice-President: David Lambert. Retail gallery. Estab. 1965. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists/year. Exhibited artists include Leonardo Nierman, Ed Dwight. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-5:30; Sataurday, 10-5. 3,500 sq. ft. 20% of space
for special exhibitions; 80% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourist, upscale, local community, stuents.
95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-30,000; most work sold at $3,000-
7,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics, glass.
Considers all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits expressionism. Genres include landscapes. Prefers impressionism, realism, expressionism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment and there is a 50% commission. Retail price set by the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show
portfolio. Replies in 3 weeks. Files brochures, sometimes slides. Finds artists through word of mouth, traveling
to other cities, submissions, referrals by other artists.
JHILLYER HOUSE INC., 207 E. Scenic Dr., Pass Christian MS 3957L (601)452-4810. Owners: Katherine
and Paige Reed. Retail gallery. Estab. 1970. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists: 19
artists, 34 potters, 46 jewelers, 10 glass-blowers. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited
artists include Barbara Quigley and Part Odom. Sponsors 24 shows/year. Average display time 2 months.
Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. Open all year. Located beachfront-middle of CBD historic
district; 1,700 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 80%
of clientele are visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 20% private collectors. Overall price range: $25-700;
most work sold at $30-150; paintings $250-700.
• Hillyer House has special exhibitions in all areas.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, sculpture (metal fountains), ceramic, craft and jewelry.
Most frequently exhibits watercolor, pottery and jewelry.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, imagism, realism and contemporary. Genres include aquatic/nautical. Prefers
realism, impressionism and expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission); or artwork is bought outright for 50% of the
retail price (net 30 days). Retail price set by gallery or artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist
pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE and reviews. Call
or write for appointment to show portfolio of originals and photographs. Replies only if interested within 3
weeks. Files photograph and bio. (Displays photo and bio with each person's art.)
Tips: "Work must be done in last nine months.Watercolors sell best. Make an appointment. Looking for
artists with a professional attitude and approach to work. Be sure the work submitted is in keeping with the
nature of our gallery."
Missouri
JTHE ASHBY-HODGE GALLERY OF AMERICAN ART, Central Methodist College, Fayette MO
65248. (816)248-3391, ext 563. Curator: Thomas L. Yancey. Nonprofit gallery, "Not primarily a sates
gallery — only with special exhibits." Estab. 1993. Exhibits the work of 27 artists in permanent collection.
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Exhibited artists include Robert MacDonald Graham, Jr. and Birger Sandzen. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average
display time 7 weeks. Open Tuesday-Thursday, 1:30-4:30; Sunday, 2:30-5. Located on campus of central
Methodist college. 1,400 sq. ft.; on lower level of campus library. 100% of gallery artists for special exhibi
tions. Clientele: local community and surrounding areas of mid- America. Overall price range: $900-40,000.
Media: Considers all media. Considers lithographs. Most frequently exhibits acrylic, lithographs and oil.
Style: Exhibits Midwestern regionalists. Genres include portraits and landscapes. Prefers realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission.) Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts primarily Midwestern artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and
bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Finds artists through
word of mouth and submissions.
AUSTRAL GALLERY— AUSTRALIAN CONTEMPORARY ART, 2115 Park Ave., St. Louis MO
63104. (314)776-0300. Fax: (314)664-1030. E-mail: australart@aol.com. Website: http://www.australian-
art.com. Director: Ms. Mary Reid Brunstrom. Retail gallery. The gallery brings to the United States exhibi
tions of contemporary art from Australia, including Aboriginal painting and other media. Estab. 1988. Repre
sents/exhibits 12 emerging and mid-career Australian fine artists and several Aboriginal artists. Represents
the Victorian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne. Open September-July; by appointment only during August;
Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 and by appointment. Located in Lafayette Square downtown; 2,500 sq. ft.; in a 3-
story historic house built in 1860s. 10% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local community and out of
state. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-25,000; most work sold
at $500-5,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits acrylic and oil painting, limited
edition prints and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, minimalism, pattern painting, primitivism, hard-edge geomet
ric abstraction and painterly abstraction. All genres. Prefers figurative and abstract.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract. Shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Australia. Send query letter with resume, business card, slides,
photographs, reviews and bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if inter
ested within 2 months. Files all material if it is an artist of interest.
fBOODY FINE ARTS, INC., 10734 Trenton Ave., St. Louis MO 63132. (314)423-2255. Retail gallery
and art consultancy. "Gallery territory includes 15 Midwest/South Central states. Staff travels on a continual
basis, to develop collections within the region." Estab. 1978. Represents 100 mid-career and established
artists. Clientele: 30% private collectors, 70% corporate clients. Overall price range: $500-200,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, fiber,
metalworking, glass, works on handmade paper, neon and original handpulled prints.
Style: Exhibits color field, painterly abstraction, minimalism, impressionism and photorealism. Prefers non-
objective, figurative work and landscapes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment or buys outright. Retail price is set by gallery and artist. Customer
discounts and payment by installments available. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume and slides. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio,
which should include originals, slides and transparencies. All material is filed.
Tips: Finds artists by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, artists' submissions and art collectors' referrals.
"Organize your slides."
fBYRON COHEN LENNIE BERKOWrTZ, 2000 Baltimore, Kansas City MO 64108. (816)421-5665.
Fax: (816)421-5775. Owner: Byron Cohen. Retail gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents emerging and established
artists. Exhibited artists include Squeak Carnwath. Sponsors 6-7 shows/year. Average display time 7 weeks.
Open all year; Thursday-Saturday, 11-5. Located downtown; 1,500 sq. ft; 100% of space for gallery artists.
90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-42,000; most work sold at
$2,000-7,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits painting, works on paper and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers contemporary painting and sculpture, contemporary prints, contemporary
ceramics.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission.) Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement and bio. Write for appointment to
show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Call. Files slides, bio and artist's statement. Finds
artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions.
FINE ARTS RESOURCES, 11469 Olive St., #266, St. Louis MO 63141. Phone/fax: (314)432-5824.
President: R. Michael Bush. Art consultancy, broker. Estab. 1986. Represents over 50 emerging, mid-career
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and established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Open all year; by appointment
only. Located in suburb. Clientele: commercial/residential. 25% private collectors, 75% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $150-10,000; most work sold at $1,000-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, glass, watercolor, pastel and all types
of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and sculpture.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
slides. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks.
FORUM FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, 3540 Washington Ave., St. Louis MO 63103. (314)535-4660.
Fax: (314)535-1226. E-mail: forum@inlink.com. Executive Director/Curator: Elizabeth Wright Millard. Non
profit gallery, museum. Estab. 1980. Represents/exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Inter
ested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors 5-8 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open
all year; Tuesday-Saturday 10-5. Located mid-town, Grand Center; 4,000 sq. ft; urban, spare space. 95% of
space for special exhibitions. Clientele: local community, students.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits installation, multi-media, performance, time arts and
photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include cutting edge, contemporary.
Terms: Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs,
Submissions: Only interested in contemporary work. Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 6 months. Finds artists through referrals from other
artists and galleries or museums.
Tips: "Do not submit unless your work fits the 'alternative' contemporary criteria of the museum."
GALER1E BONHEUR, 9243 Clayton Rd., St. Louis MO 63124. (314)993-9851. Fax: (314)993-4790. E-
mail: varleyl@ix.netcom.com. Owner: Laurie Carmody. Private retail and wholesale gallery. Focus is on
international folk art. Estab. 1980. Represents 60 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Woodie Long and Justin McCarthy. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 1 year. Open
all year; by appointment. Located in Ladue (a suburb of St. Louis); 1,500 sq. ft; art is all displayed all over
very large private home. 75% of sales to private collectors. Overall price range: $25-25,000; most work sold
at $50-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics and craft. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and metal sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, impressionism, folk art, self-taught, outsider art. Genres include
landscapes, florals, Americana and figurative work. Prefers genre scenes and figurative.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price. Retail
price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from
gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only self-taught artists. Send query letter with bio, photographs and business card.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if interested within 6 weeks. Finds
artists through agents, visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks and submissions.
Tips: "Be true to your inspirations. Create from the heart and soul."
GOMES GALLERY OF SOUTHWESTERN ART, 7513 Forsyth, Clayton MO 63105. (314)725-1808.
E-mail: artgall@aol.com. Website: http://www.icon-stl.net/gomes/. President: Larry Gomes. Retail gallery.
Estab. 1985. Represents 80 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include R.C. Gor
man and Frank Howell. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 4 months. Open all year; Monday-
Thursday, 10-6; Friday and Saturday, 10-8; Sunday, 1 1-4. Located "downtown, across from the Ritz Carlton;
3,600 sq. ft.; total Southwestern theme, free covered parking." 35% of space for special exhibition during
shows. Free standing display wall on wheels. Clientele: tourists, local community. 96% private collectors,
4% corporate collection. Overall price range: $100-15,000; most work sold at $1,200-2,000.
• This gallery reports that business is up 10%.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits stone lithos, originals and
serigraphs.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, Western, wildlife and Southwestern. Prefers Western/
Southwestern themes and landscapes.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission); or buys outright for 40-50% of retail price
(net 10-30 days). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Customer payment by installment is available. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Prefer, but not limited to Native American artists. Send query letter with slides, bio, medium,
price list, brochure and photographs. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should
include originals, slides, photographs, transparencies and brochure. Replies in 2-3 weeks; or does not reply,
in which case the artist should "call and remind." Files bio.
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Tips: "Send complete package the first time you submit. Include medium, size and cost or retail. Submit until
you get 8-10 galleries, then do serigraphs and stone lithos. Promote co-op advertising with your galleries."
JGRAND ARTS, 1819 Grand, Kansas City MO 64108. (816)421-6887. Fax: (816)421-1561. E-mail: grand.
arts@kc,grapeviiie.com. Director: Sean Kelley, Nonprofit gallery/foundation. Estab. 1995. Represents 6-8
emerging and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Alice Aycock, Larry Buechel. Sponsors 6-8
shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; Thursday-Saturday, 10-5, or by appointment.
Located downtown; 3,500 sq. ft,; sculpture studio. Overall price range: $5,000-10,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, painting and mixed media installations.
Style: Exhibits conceptual] sm and contemporary.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery and the artist; gallery pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio.
Replies in 1 month.
THE JAYNE GALLERY, 108 W. 47th St., Kansas City MO 64112. (816)561-5333. Fax: (816)561-8402.
E-mail: cjnkc.@aol.com. Owners: Ann Marie Jayne and Clint Jayne. Retail gallery. Represents/exhibits 30
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Jody dePew McLeane and Robert
Striffolino. Sponsors 4-6 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-
7; Thursday, 10-6; Sunday, 12-5. 2,000 sq. ft. in outdoor gallery located in The Plaza, a historic shopping
district featuring Spanish architecture such as stucco buildings with red tile roofs, ornate towers and beautiful
courtyards. 100% of space is devoted to the work of gallery artists. 40% out-of-town clients; 60% Kansas
City metro and surrounding communities. Overall price range: $500-5,000; most work sold at $1,500-3,700.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints by artists whose original work is handled by gallery.
Most frequently exhibits paintings — all media, ceramics, glass and other fine crafts.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers impressionism, expression
ism and abstraction.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Requires artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from US. Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides,
photographs, reviews, bio, SASE and price list. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs,
transparencies, slides of available work. Replies in 6-8 weeks; if interested within 2 weeks. Files resume,
any visuals that need not be returned. Finds artists through referrals, travel, art fairs and exhibitions.
Tips: "Visit galleries to see if your work Tits' with gallery's look, vision, philosophy."
fMORTON J. MAY FOUNDATION GALLERY, Maryville University, 13550 Conway, St. Louis MO
63141. (314)576-9300. Director: Nancy N. Rice. Nonprofit gallery. Exhibits the work of 6 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year.
Located on college campus. 10% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: college community. Overall
price range: $100-4,000.
* The gallery is long and somewhat narrow, therefore it is inappropriate for very large 2-D work.
There is space in the lobby for large 2-D work but it is not as secure.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, installation, photography, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings,
lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, linocuts and etchings. Exhibits all genres.
Terms: Artist receives all proceeds from sales. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance and
promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers framed artwork.
Submissions: Prefers St. Louis area artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure and SASE.
Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include slides, photographs and
transparencies. Replies only if interested within 3 months. Finds artists through referrals by colleagues,
dealers, collectors, etc. "I also visit group exhibits especially if the juror is someone I know and or respect."
Tips: Does no! want to see "hobbyists/crafts fair art."
WILLIAM SHEARBURN FINE ART, 4740-A McPherson, St. Louis MO 63108. (314)367-8020. Owner/
Director; William Shearburn. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents/exhibits 40 mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include James McGarrel and Michael Eastman. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average
display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5. Located midtown; 1,200 sq. ft. "Has feel of a
2nd floor New York space." 60% of space for special exhibitions; 40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele;
local and corporate collectors. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range* $500-
50,000; most work sold at $2,500-3,500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, {Mints and photography.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, minimalism, painterly abstraction and realism. Prefers abstraction, figurative
and minimalism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Prefers established artists only. Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews and SASE.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs or transparencies. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists
through art fairs.
Tips: "Please stop by the gallery first to see the kind of work we show and the artists we represent before
you send us your slides. You are your best salesperson."
Montana
CUSTER COUNTY ART CENTER, Box 1284, Water Plant Rd, Miles City MT 59301. (406)232-0635.
Executive Director: Mark Browning. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1977. Interested in emerging and established
artists. Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate clients. Sponsors 8 group shows/year. Average
display time is 6 weeks. Overall price range: $200-10,000; most artwork sold at $300-500.
• The galleries are located in the former water-holding tanks of the Miles City Waterworks. The
underground, poured concrete structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was
constructed in 1910 and 1924 and converted to its current use in 1976-77.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and
photography.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, conceptualism, primitivism, impressionism, expressionism, neo-expres-
sionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, Western, portraits and figurative work. "Our gallery is
seeking artists working with traditional and non-traditional Western subjects in new, contemporary ways."
Specializes in Western, contemporary and traditional painting and sculpture.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price is set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping expenses are
shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, brochure, slides, photographs and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of originals, "a statement of why the artist does what he/she does" and slides. Slides and
resume are filed.
HARRIETTE'S GALLERY OF ART, 510 First Ave. N., Great Falls MT 59405. (406)761-0881. Owner:
Harriette Stewart. Retail gallery. Estab. 1970. Represents 20 artists. Exhibited artists include Don Begg,
Larry Zabel, Frank Miller, Arthur Kober, Richard Luce, Lane Kendrick, Susan Guy and Lee Cable. Sponsors
1 show/year. Average display time 6 months. Open all year. Located downtown; 1,000 sq. ft. 100% of space
for special exhibitions. Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$100-10,000; most artwork sold at $200-750.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencils, pen & ink, mixed media, sculpture, original hand-
pulled prints, lithographs and etchings. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and pastel.
Style: Exhibits expressionism. Genres include wildlife, landscape, floral and Western.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (33!4% commission); or outright for 50% of retail price. Retail price
set by gallery and artist. Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides
promotion; "buyer pays for shipping costs." Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure and photographs. Portfolio review requested
if interested in artist's work. "Have Montana Room in largest Western Auction in US — The "Charles Russell
Auction/' in March every year— looking for new artists to display.'*
Tips: "Proper framing is important."
HOCKADAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, P.O. Box 83, Kalispell MT 59903. (406)755-5268. Director:
Magee Nelson. Museum. Estab. 1968. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in
seeing the work of emerging artists. 500 members. Exhibited artists include Theodore Waddell and David
Shaner. Sponsors approximately 20 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open year round. Located 2
blocks from downtown retail area; 2,650 sq. ft.; historic 1906 Carnegie Library Building with new (1989)
addition; wheelchair access to all of building. 50% of space for special exhibitions. Overall price range $500-
35,000.
Media: Considers all media, plus woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotings, etchings,
lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits painting (all media), sculpture/installations (all media),
photography and original prints.
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Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers contemporary art (all media and styles), historical art and
photographs and traveling exhibits. "We are not interested in wildlife art and photography, mass-produced
prints or art from kits."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Also houses permanent collection: Montana and
regional artists acquired through donations. Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installment
to museum members. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, reviews and SASE. Portfolio should include b&w
photographs and slides (20 maximum). "We review all submitted portfolios once a year, in spring.'* Finds
artists through submissions and self-promotions.
Nebraska
JARTISTS' COOPERATIVE GALLERY, 405 S. 1 1th St, Omaha NE 68102. (402)342-9617. President:
Robin Davis. Cooperative and nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1974. Exhibits the work of 30-35 emerging, mid-
career and established artists. 35 members. Exhibited artists include Carol Pettit and Jerry Jacoby. Sponsors
14 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located in historic old market area; 5,000 sq.
ft.; "large open area for display with 25' high ceiling." 20% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 85%
private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $20-2,000; most work sold at $20-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramic,
fiber, glass, photography, woodcuts, serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits pastel, acrylic, oil and ceramic.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres,
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time. Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers payment
by installment. Artist provides insurance; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed. No commission
charged by gallery.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from the immediate area. "We each work one day a month." Send query
letter with resume, slides and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals and slides. "Applica
tions are reviewed and new members accepted and notified in August if any openings are available." Files
applications.
Tips: "Hll out application and touch base with gallery in July."
HAYDON GALLERY, 335 N. Eighth St., Suite A, Lincoln NE 68508. (402)475-5421. Fax: (402)472-
9185. Director: Anne Pagel Nonprofit sales and rental gallery in support of Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery.
Estab. 1984. Exhibits 100 mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Karen Kunc, Stephen
DinsiBore, Kirk Pedersen, Tom Rierden and Neil Christensen. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time
1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located in Historic Haymarket District (downtown); 1,100
sq^ft 85% of space for special exhibitions; 10% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, corporate,
residential, architects, interior designers. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $75-20,000; most work sold at $500-3,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of original prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, mixed media
and prints.
Style; Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, abstracts, still lifes and figurative work. Prefers contem
porary realism, nonrepresentational work in all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (45% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers
customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract; artist pays
for shipping.
Submission: Accepts primarily Midwest artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews and SASE.
Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals, photographs or
slides. Replies only if interested within 1 month (will return slides if SASE enclosed). Files slides and other
support information. Finds artists through submissions, regional educational programs, visiting openings and
exhibitions and news media.
JADAM WHfTNEY GALLERY, 8725 Shamrock Rd., Omaha NE 68 1 U. (402)393- 1 051 . Manager: Linda
Campbell. Retail gallery. Estab. 1986. Represents 350 emerging, mid-career and established artists Exhibited
artists include Valerie Berlin and Christopher Darling. Average display time 3 months. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-5. Located in countryside village; 2,500 sq. ft. 40% of space for special exhibitions. Overall
price range: $150-7,000.
Media: Considers oil, paper, fiber, acrylic, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, ceramic, installation,
pastel, collage, craft, jewelry, mezzotints, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits glass jewelry
2-dimensionai works.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and reviews. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Files resume, slides, reviews.
Nevada
RED MOUNTAIN GALLERY (Tmckee Meadows Community College), 7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno
NV 89512. (702)673-7084. Gallery Director: Erik Lauritzen. Nonprofit and college gallery. Estab. 1991.
Represents emerging and mid-career artists. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Located
north of downtown Reno; 1,200 sq. ft.; "maximum access to entire college community — centrally located."
100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: corporate art community and students/faculty. 95% private
collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $150-1,500; most work sold at $300-800.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramic, fiber and photography. "Video is a new addition." Considers original handpulled prints, woodcuts,
engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits painting, photography, sculpture and printmaking.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers primitivism and socio-political works. Looks for "more contem
porary concerns — less traditional/classical approaches. Subject matter is not the basis of the work — innova
tion and aesthetic exploration are primary."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, full color announcements, promotion, contract and shipping from gallery. Prefers artwork
unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from NM, WA, OR, CA, ID, UT, AZ and NV. Send query letter with
resume, 15 slides, SASE, reviews and artist's statement. Deadline for submissions: April 1 of each year.
Replies in 1 month. Files resume. Submission fee: $15.
New Hampshire
PERFECTION FRAMING, 213 Rockingham Rd., Londonderry NH 03053. Phone/fax: (603)434-7939.
Owner: Valerie Little. Retail gallery. Estab. 1986. Represents "3 or 4 local/regional," emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Bate-
man, Kuck, Sponsors 2-3 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-
6. Located on Route 28; 1,100 sq. ft. 25% of space for special exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: residential and corporate. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$200-400; most work sold at $300,
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits limited edition prints, originals
and etchings.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana and wildlife.
Prefers wildlife, landscapes and Americana.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork unframed,
Submissions: Accepts only artists from New Hampshire. Send query letter with bio and photographs. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of originals and photographs. Finds artists through word of mouth.
New Jersey
ARC-EN-C1EL, 64 Naughright Rd., Long Valley NJ 07853. (908)832-6605. Fax: (908)832-6509. E-mail:
arreed@aol.com, areed@escape.cnct.com. Owner: Ruth Reed. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1980.
Represents 35 mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Andre Pierre, Petian Savain.
Clientele: 50% private collectors, 50% corporate clients. Average display time is 6 weeks-3 months. Open
by appointment only. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Overall price range: $150-
158,000; most artwork sold at $250-2,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, wood carvings, sculpture. Most frequently exhibits acrylic, painted iron, oil
Style: Exhibits minimalism and primitivism. "I exhibit country-style paintings, naif art from around the
world. The art can be on wood, iron or canvas."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price is set by gallery and artist. Customer
discounts and payment by installment are available. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provider
promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, photographs and SASE. Portfolio review requested if interested m *
work. Photographs are Filed. Finds artists through word of mouth and art coUectcxs' refapls.
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ART FORMS, 16 Monmouth St., Red Bank NJ 07701. (201)530-4330. Fax: (201)530-9791. Director:
Charlotte T. Scherer. Retail gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 12 emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Paul Bennett Hirsch and Sica. Sponsors 7 exhibitions/year. Average display time 1
month. Open all year. Located in downtown area; 1,200 sq. ft.; "Art Deco entranceway, tin ceiling, Soho
appeal." 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $250-70,000; most work sold at $1,200-4,500.
Media: Considers all media, including wearable art. Considers original handpulled prints, woodcuts, wood
engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, pochoir and serigraphs. Most frequently
exhibits mixed media, oil and lithographs.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, expressionism and painterly abstraction. Interested in seeing contempo
rary representationalism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of originals and slides. Replies in 1 month. Files resume and slides.
^EXTENSION GALLERY, 60 Ward Avenue Extension, Mercerville NJ 08619. (609)890-7777. Fax: (609)
890-1816. Gallery Director: Jim Ulry. Nonprofit gallery/alternative space. Estab. 1984. Represents 60 emerg
ing, mid-career, established artists/year. Sponsors 11 exhibitions/year. Average display time: 1 month. Open
all year; Monday-Thursday 10-4 p.m. 1400 sq. ft.; attached to the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of
Sculpture. 90% of space devoted to showing the work of gallery artists.
• Extension Gallery is a service-oriented space for Johnson Atelier members; all work is done inhouse
by Atelier members, apprentices and staff.
Media: Considers oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, drawings, mixed media, sculpture and all types of prints.
Most frequently exhibits sculpture and drawing.
Style: Considers all styles. Prefers contemporary sculpture. Most frequently exhibits realism, expressionism,
conceptualism.
DAVID GARY LTD. FINE ART, 391 Millburn Ave., Millburn NJ 07041. (201)467-9240. Fax: (201)467-
2435. Director: Steve Suskauer. Retail and wholesale gallery. Estab. 1971. Represents 17-20 mid-career and
established artists. Exhibited artists include John Talbot and Marlene Lenker. Sponsors 3 shows/year. Average
display time 3 weeks. Open all year. Located in the suburbs; 2,500 sq. ft.; high ceilings with sky lights and
balcony. Clientele: "upper income." 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range*
$250-25,000; most work sold at $1,000-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawings, sculpture, pastel, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs,
wood engravings, mezzotints, linocuts, etchings and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits oil, original graphics
and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, impressionism, realism and collage. All genres.
Prefers impressionism, painterly abstraction and realism.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
services vary; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, photographs and reviews. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, photographs and transparencies. Replies in 1-2 weeks. Files "what is interesting to
gallery." &
Tips: "Have a basic knowledge of how a gallery works, and understand that the gallery is a business."
JKEARON-HEMPENSTALL GALLERY, 536 Bergen Ave., Jersey City NJ 07304. (201)333-8855 Fax-
(201)333-8488. Director: Suzann McKernan. Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 10 emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include: Dong Sik-Lee; Andrea Zampella. Sponsors 3 shows/
year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-3; closed July and August. Located
on a major commercial street; 150 sq. ft; Brownstone main floor, ribbon parquet floors, 14 ft. ceilings, ornate
moldings, traditional. 60% of space for special exhibitions; 40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local
community, corporate. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price ranee* $200-8 000-
most work sold at $1,500-2,500. ' '
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture fiber
glass, installation, photography, engravings, lithographs, serigraphs, etchings and posters. Most frequently
exhibits mixed media painting, photography and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, realism. Exhibits all genres Prefers figura
tive expressionism and realism. ' 5
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, SASE, reviews, artist's statement, price
hst of sold work^Wnte for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 6 weeks.
NIes slides and resumes. Finds artists through art exhibitions, magazines (trade), submissions
Tips: Be sure to include any prior show listings with prices for sold work and have an idea of marketing "
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JKERYGMA GALLERY, 38 Oak St., Ridgewood NJ 07450. (201)444-5510, Gallery Directors: Ron and
Vi Huse. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 50 mid-career artists. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average
display time 3-4 weeks. Open all year. Located in downtown business district; 2,000 sq. ft.; "professionally
designed contemporary interior with classical Greek motif accents." Clientele: primarily residential, some
corporate. 80-85% private collectors, 15-20% corporate collectors. Most work sold at $2,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, paper, sculpture and glass (sculpture only).
Prefers oil or acrylic on canvas.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes,
florals, Americana, Southwestern, portraits and figurative work. Prefers impressionism and realism still life.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and in some cases, a contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, reviews and SASE. Call for appoint
ment to show portfolio originals, photographs and slides "only after interest is expressed by slide/photo
review." Replies in 1 month. Files all written information, returns slides/photos.
Tips: "An appointment is essential — as is a slide register."
LANDSMAN'S GALLERY & PICTURE FRAMING, 401 S. Rt. 30, Magnolia NJ 08049. (609) Fine Art.
Fax: (609)784-0334. Owner: Howard Landsman. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1965. Represents/
exhibits 25 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging
artists. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5. Located in suburban service-oriented area; 2,000 sq. ft. "A
refuge in an urban suburban maze." Clientele: upscale, local, established. 50% private collectors, 50%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $300-1,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits serigraphs, oils and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. All genres. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Artist pays for
shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract. Artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, photographs and reviews. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs and slides. Files slides, bios and resume. Finds artists through word of mouth,
referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
fMARKEIM ART CENTER, Lincoln Ave. and Walnut St., Haddonfield NJ 08033. (609)429-8585. Fax:
(609)428-1199. Curator: PJ. Friend. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1956. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. 150 members. Exhibited artists include: Aubre Duncan/Paul Friend. Sponsors 12
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday; 8-4. Located downtown (center
of town); 600 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. 35% private
collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $85-5,000; most work sold at $1,000 minimum.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits glass, stained glass, watercolors
and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers abstract, florals and figurative work,
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission.) Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork ready to hang.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card,
reviews and artist's statement. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies
in 2 weeks. Files slide registry. Finds artists through exhibitions at national shows.
JNABISCO GALLERY, (formerly Nabisco Foods Group), 100 DeForest Ave., E. Hanover NJ 07936.
(201)503-3238. Fax: (201)515-0358. Art Advisor: Mary M. Chandor. Nonprofit corporate gallery. Estab.
1975. Limited to artists in N.Y. metropolitan area. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Sponsors 8 group shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Overall price range $200-25,000.
Media: Exhibits original prints, oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, photography and crafts.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "The Nabisco Gallery organizes 8 exhibitions per year in its spacious
lobby area. A variety of media, style and subject matter is the goal in arranging each year's schedule. Nabisco
accepts slides and resumes from artists which it keeps on file. These files are then utilized in putting together
various shows."
Terms: Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance and
some promotion; shipping costs are shared. Artwork must be framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. "We do not review portfolios." Replies only if
interested. Files all material sent.
Tips: "Send five slides and any relevant published material."
THE NOYES MUSEUM, Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville NJ 08231. (609)652-8848. Fax: (609)652-6166.
Curator of Collections and Exhibitions: Stacy Smith. Museum. Estab. 1982. Exhibits emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Sponsors 15 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks to 3 months. Open all year;
Wednesday-Sunday, 11-4. 9,000 sq. ft; "modem, window-filled building successfully integrating art and
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nature; terraced interior central space with glass wall at bottom overlooking Lily Lake." 75% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: rural, suburban, urban mix; high percentage of out-of-state vacationers during
summer months. 100% private collectors. "Price is not a factor in selecting works to exhibit."
Media: AH types of fine art, craft and folk art.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (10% commission). "Artwork not accepted solely for the purpose
of selling; we are a nonprofit art museum." Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and SASE. "Letter of inquiry must be
sent; then museum will set up portfolio review if interested." Portfolio should include originals, photographs
and slides. Replies in 1 month. "Materials only kept on premises if artist is from New Jersey and wishes to
be included in New Jersey Artists Resource File or if artist is selected for inclusion in future exhibitions."
JSHEILA NUSSBAUM GALLERY, 341 Millburn Ave., Millburn NJ 07041. (201)467-1720. Fax:
(201)467-2114. Director: Sheila Nussbaum Drill. Retail gallery. Estab. 1982. Represents 300 emerging and
mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include Hal Larsen (painter), Mary Lou Higgins (ceramics). Sponsors
5 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 9-5; Thursday, 9-8. Located
downtown; 3,500 sq. ft. 70% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale. 90% private collectors,
10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $30-15,000; most work sold at $250-2,000.
Media: Considers all media except installation. Most frequently exhibits oil/acrylic paintings, ceramics, fine
art jewelry.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, painterly abstraction, color field, postmodern works. Prefers contemporary
abstract, postmodern and folk art.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and artist's statement. Portfolio should include slides.
Replies ASAP. Finds artists through submissions, art shows, referrals.
JPOLO GALLERY, 276 River Rd., Edgewater NJ 07020. (201)945-8200. Fax: (201)224-0150. Director:
Robert Zimmerman. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1993. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Christian Hal. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time
6-8 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Sunday, 1:30-6; Friday, 1:30-7. Located downtown, Shadyside section;
1,100 sq. ft.; Soho atmosphere in burgeoning art center. 70% of space for special exhibitions; 30% of space
for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists-passersby, private clientele, all economic strata. 90% private collectors
10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $80-18,000; most work sold at $350-4,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, sculpture, works on paper.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers realism, painterly abstraction, conceptual.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping or costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume slides, bio, artist's statement, assumed price list. Call or write
for appointment to show portfolio of slides and b&w prints for newspapers. Replies in 2 months Artist
should call if no contact Files future show possibilities.
Tips: Common mistakes artists make are not labeling slides, not including price list, and not indicating
which slides are available.
mto GALLERY> 24 Fem R<*., East Brunswick NJ 08816. (908)257-4340. Fax:
(908)257-1378. Owner: Sheila Thau. Retail/wholesale gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1988. Represents
60 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Tom Doyle, Han Van de Boven
Kamp. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open April 24-November 1; by appointment
Located in a suburb; 4 acres; unique work exhibited in natural and landscaped, wooded property— each work
m its own environment. 25% of space for special exhibitions; 75% of space for gallery artists. Clientele-
upper middle class, private home owners and collectors, small corporations. 75% private collectors 25%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $2,000-50,000; most work sold at $10,000-20,000
Media: Considers "only sculpture suitable for outdoor (year round) display and sale." Most frequentlv
exhibits metal (bronze, steel), ceramic and wood.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance promotion
and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE and reviews. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and bio. Replies in 2 weeks. Files "slides, bios of artists who
we would like to represent or who we do represent." Finds artists through word of mouth, publicity on
current shows and ads in art magazines.
SCHERER GALLERY, 93 School Rd. W., Marlboro NJ 07746. (908)536-9465. Fax: (908)536-8475 Own
ers: Tess Scherer and Marty Scherer. Retail gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents over 30 mid-career and estab-
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lished artists. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Exhibited artists include
Tamayo, Hundertwasser, Friedlaender, Delaunay, Calder and Barnet. Sponsors 4 solo and 3 group shows/
year. Average display time 2 months. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10-5; closed mid- July to early September.
Located in AkNew York" suburb; 2,000 sq. ft.; 25% of space for special exhibitions; 75% for gallery artists.
Clientele: upscale, local community and international collectors. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate
clients. Overall price range: $1,000-20,000; most artwork sold at $5,000-10,000.
Media: Considers all media except craft; considers all types of original handpulled prints (no posters or off
sets). Most frequently exhibits paintings, original graphics and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits color field, minimalism, surrealism, expressionism, modem and post modem works. Looking
for artists "who employ creative handling of a given medium(s) in a contemporary manner." Specializes in
handpulled graphics (lithographs, serigraphs, monotypes, woodcuts, etc.). "Would like to be more involved
with original oils and acrylic paintings."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, bio, photographs and SASE. Follow up with a call for appointment
to show portfolio. Replies in 2-4 weeks.
Tips: Considers "originality and quality of handling the medium."
BEN SHAHN GALLERIES, William Paterson College, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne NJ 07470. (201)595-
2654. Director: Nancy Einreinhofer. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1968. Interested in emerging and established
artists. Sponsors 5 solo and 10 group shows/year. Average display time is 6 weeks. Clientele: college, local
and New Jersey metropolitan-area community.
* The gallery specializes in contemporary art and encourages site-specific installations. They also
have a significant public sculpture collection and welcome proposals.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Specializes in contemporary and historic styles, but will consider all styles.
Terms: Accepts work for exhibition only. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping
costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio. Finds artists through submissions, referrals and exhibits.
JSHOE-STRJNG GALLERY, 111 First St., 5th Floor, Jersey City NJ 07302. (201)420-5018. Director:
Bill Barrell. Retail gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents 10 artists/year. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display
time 5-6 weeks. Open winter, spring, fall; Saturdays, 12-4 and by appointment. Located in downtown ware
house district; 500 sq. ft. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $500-15,000; most work sold at
$1,500-2,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, prints/
drawing.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, conceptaalism. Exhib
its all genres. Prefers figurative expressionism, abstraction, social documentary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission.) Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork unrrarned.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from New York/New Jersey metro area. Send query letter. Call for
appointment to show portfolio. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Finds artists through friends,
galleries, studio visits.
JWALKER-KORNBLUTH ART GALLERY, 7-21 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn NJ 07410. (201)791-
3374. Director: Sally Walker. Retail gallery. Estab. 1965. Represents 20 mid-career and established artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Wolf Kahn, Richard Segaliran. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Open Tuesday-Satur
day, 10-5:30; Sunday, 1-5; closed August. 2,000 sq. ft., 1920's building (brick), 2 very large display windows,
75% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: mostly professional and
business people. 85% private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $40045,000; most
work sold at $1,000-4,000.
Media: Considers all media except installation. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil,
watercolor, pastel and monoprints.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, impressionism, realism. Exhibits florals, Southwestern, landscapes,
figurative work. Prefers painterly realism, painterly abstraction, impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40-50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "We don't usually show local artists." Send query letter with resume", slides, reviews and
SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of transparencies and slides. Files slides. Finds artists through
word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Don't ask to show work before submitting slides.'*
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WYCKOFF GALLERY, 648 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff NJ 07481. (201 )891-7436. Director: Sherry Cosloy.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 1-2 solo and
4-6 group shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Clientele: collectors, art lovers, interior decorators and
businesses. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate clients. Overall price range: $250-10,000; most artwork
sold at $500-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, pencil, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, collage
and limited edition prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and pastel.
Style: Exhibits contemporary, abstract, traditional, impressionistic, figurative, landscape, floral, realistic and
neo-expressionistic works.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by gallery or artist. Gallery provides insurance and
promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with resum6, slides and SASE. Resume and biography are filed.
Tips: Sees trend toward "renewed interest in traditionalism and realism.17
New Mexico
A.O.L GALLERY (ART OBJECTS INTERNATIONAL), 634 Canyon Rd.f Santa Fe NM 87501.
(505)982-3456. Fax: (505)982-2040. Director: Frank. Retail gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents 24 emerging
and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include Carl Goldhagen, Gary Dodson, Kimiko Fujimura, Masao
Yamamoto, Ernst Haas, Maxine Fine. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open daily;
10-6 (summer), 1 1-5 (winter, closed on Tuesdays). 1,000 sq. ft.; beautiful adobe house, over 100 years old.
100% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: "Highly sophisticated
collectors who are interested in contemporary arts.'* 50% private collectors. Overall price range: $500-
15,000; most work sold at $1,000-3,000.
Media: Considers all types. Most frequently exhibits photography and multi-media work, drawing and
painting.
Style; Exhibits all styles. Prefers contemporary art.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by both the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Si*bmIssi0«K Must call first for appointment to show portfolio.
Tips: Impressed by "professional artists who can accept rejection with grace and who are extremely polite
and well mannered."
THE ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque NM 87104. (505)243-7255.
Curator of Art: Ellen Landis. Nonprofit museum. Estab. 1967. Interested in emerging, mid-career and estab-
artists. Sponsors mostly group shows. Average display time is 3-6 months. Located in Old Town (near
downtown).
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, Western, portraits, figurative and
KMobjective work. *'Our shows are from our permanent collection or are special traveling exhibitions origi-
by cm staff. We also host special traveling exhibitions originated by other museums or exhibition
icrvlces,"
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides, photographs and SASE. Call or write for appointment to
portfolio*
Tips: ** Artists should leave slides and biographical information in order to give us a reference point for
future work or to allow future consideration."
BiENT GALLERY AND MUSEUM, 117 Bent St, Box 153, Taos NM 87571. (505)758-2376. Owner:
Otto Needing. Retail gallery and museum* Estab, 1961. Represents 15 emerging, midi-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include E. Martin Meanings, Joseph Sharp, Herbert Dunton and Leal Mack. Open
all year. Located 1 block off of the Plaza; **in the home of Charles Bent, the first territorial governor of New
Mexico." Clientele: 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-10,000; most
work sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, sculpture, original handpulled prints,
woodcuts, engravings and lithographs.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Genres include traditional, landscapes, florals, Southwestern and,
Western. Prefers impressionism, landscapes and Western works. i4We continue to be interested in collectors*
art: deceased Taos artists and founders works."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (331/s-50% commission). Retail pice set by gallery and artist Artist
pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with brochure and photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of originals and photographs. Replies if applicable.
Tips: "It is best if the artist comes in person with examples of Ms or her work."
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FENSX GALLERY, 228-B N. Pueblo Rd., Taos NM 87571 . Phone/Fax: (505)758-9120. E-mail: Judith @lapl
azataos.nm.us. Website: http://taoswebb.com/nmusa/FENIX. Director/Owner: Judith B. Kendall. Retail gal
lery. Estab. 1989. Represents 14 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include
Alyce Frank, Earl Stroh. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; daily, 10-
5; Sunday, 12-5; closed Wednesday during winter months. Located on the main road through Taos; 1,000
sq. ft.; minimal hangings; clean, open space. 100% of space for special exhibitions during one-person shows;
100% of space for gallery artists during group exhibitions. Clientele: experienced and new collectors. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $400-10,000; most work sold at $1,000-
2,500.
Media: Considers all media; primarily non-representational, all types of prints except posters. Most fre
quently exhibits oil, sculpture and paper work/ceramics.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, minimalism and postmodern works.
Prefers conceptualism, expressionism and abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist or a collaboration.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers artists from area; "we do very little shipping of artist works." Send query letter with
resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and reviews. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs. Replies in 3 weeks. Files "material I may wish to consider later — otherwise it is
returned." Finds artists through personal contacts, exhibitions, studio visits, reputation regionally or nation
ally.
fMEGAN FOX, 311 Aztec St., Santa Fe NM 87501. (505)989-9141. Fax: (505)820-6885. Owner: Megan
Fox. Retail gallery. Estab. 1995. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Charles Thomas ONeil, Tom Baril. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5. Located downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.; 1920s bungalow. 80% of space for
special exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, international collectors, local
community. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-50,000; most work
sold at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, collage, paper, photography. Most frequently
exhibits photography, oil painting on steel and canvas, works on paper — various media.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, conceptualism, conceptual photography. Prefers conceptual photogra
phy, painterly abstraction, conceptual painting.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (60% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, photographs, SASE, reviews and artist's statement. Portfolio
should include slides. Replies only if interested within 1 week. Files resumes. Finds artists through word of
mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Visit the gallery; know scale of the gallery; send work that has relevance to my programme/'
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER, Box 790, 2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos NM 87544. (505)662-9331,
Director: Gloria Gilmore-House. Retail gallery/nonprofit gallery and rental shop for members. Estab. 1977.
Represents over 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists. 388 members. Sponsors 11 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located downtown; 1,300 sq. ft. 98% of space for special
exhibitions. Clientele: local, regional and international visitors. 99% private collectors, 1% corporate collec
tors. Overall price range: $50-1,200; most artwork sold at $30-300.
Media: Considers all media, including original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood
engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping. "Work should be in exhibition form (ready to hang)."
Submissions: "Prefer the unique." Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE
and reviews. Files "resumes, etc.; slides returned only by SASE."
Tips: "No one-person shows — artists will be used as they fit in to scheduled shows." Should show "impecca
ble craftsmanship,"
DELAINE HORWITCH GALLERIES, 129 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe NM 87501. (505)988-8997. Fax:
(505)989-8702. Assistant Director: David Perry. Retail gallery. Represents 75 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Tom Palmore, John Fincher. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average
display time 3-4 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 9:30-5:30; Sunday 12-5:30 (summer); Tuesday-
Saturday, 9:30-5; (winter). Located downtown; 10,000 sq. ft.; varied gallery spaces; upstairs barrel-vaulted
ceiling with hardwood floors. 25-30% of space for special exhibitions; 75-70% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: "broad range — from established well-known collectors to those who are just starting." 95% private
collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $650-350,000; most work sold at $1,500-15,000.
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Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, sculpture and installation, lithograph and serigraphs. Most
frequently exhibits oil, mixed media and acrylic/sculpture.
Style: Exhibits surrealism, minimalism, postmodern works, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction
and realism. Genres include landscapes, Southwestern and Western. Prefers realism/photorealism, postmod
ern works and minimalism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs
to gallery, Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only "artists from the western United States but we consider all artists." Send query
letter with resume, slides or photographs, reviews and bio. "Artist must include self-addressed, stamped
envelope if they want materials returned." Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs,
slides or transparencies. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, various art magazines
and art books, word of mouth, other artists, submissions.
1AC CONTEMPORARY ART/FISHER GALLERY, P.O. Box 11222, Albuquerque NM 87192-0222.
(505)292-3675. E-mail: iacl@unm.edu. Website: www.artcafe.com.artcafe. Broker/Agent: Michael F. Herr-
mann.Gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1992. Represents/exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Vincent Distasio, Mary Sweet and Francine Tint. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 12:15-5, May-September to 6. Gallery located at
1620 Central SE in upscale area on old Route 66, one block west of University of New Mexico. 100% of
space for gallery artists. 80% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors, 10% museums. Overall price
range: $250-40,000; most work sold at $800-7,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits acrylics on canvas.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works and surrealism. Genres include figura
tive work.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). "Fees vary depending on event, market,
duration." Retail price set by collaborative agreement with artist. Artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and
S ASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies in 1 month.
Tips: "I characterize the work we show as Fine Art For the Mw-McMainstream, We are always interested
in seeing new work."
JTHE JAMISON GALLERIES, 560 Montezuma, #103, Santa Fe NM 87501. (505)982-3666. Fax:
(505)982-3667. Contact: Z.B. Conley. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1964. Represents 50 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 1-2 shows/year. Average display time 2-3 weeks. Open all
year; Monday-Friday, 10-5. Located in Guadalupe/Railroad District; 1,500 sq. ft.; placqued building, Santa
Fe's oldest fine arts gallery. 33*/3% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local commu
nity. 85% private collectors. Most work sold at $500-2,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, paper, sculpture, wood
cuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits oil/acrylic, watercolor, prints (original graphics).
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, impressionism, realism,
imagism. Genres include Southwestern, landscapes, Americana. Prefers landscapes, figure work, still life.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; clients pay shipping costs from gallery; artist pays for shipping costs to gallery.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio, photographs, SASE, reviews, artist's statement. Call or
write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and transparencies. Replies only if interested within
1 month, call. Files bios, samples. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists or clients.
MAYANS GALLERIES, LTD., 601 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe NM 87501; also at Box 1884, Santa Fe NM
87504. (505)983-8068. Fax: (505)982-1999. Contact: Ava Hu. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab.
1977. Represents 10 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 2 solo and 2 group shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Clientele: 70% private collectors, 30% corporate clients. Overall price range:
$1,000 and up; most work sold at $3,000-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, photography
and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, photography, and lithographs.
Style: Exhibits 20th century American and Latin American art. Genres include landscapes and figurative
work. Interested in work "that takes risks and is from the soul."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive area representation
required. Shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, business card and SASE. Discourages the use of slides. Prefers 2
or 3 snapshots or color photocopies which are representative of body of work. Files resume and business
card.
Galleries/New York 457
Tips: "Currently seeking contemporary figurative work and still life with strong color and technique. Gallery
space cannot accomodate very large work comfortably."
{THE MUNSON GALLERY, 225 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe NM 87501. (505)983-1657. Fax: (505)988-9867.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1860. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists
include Elmer Schooley. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 2 weeks. Open all year; everyday,
10-5. Features several rooms that vary in size, wall height; all adobe construction, brick floors, etc. 100%
of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale locals and tourists. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $200-45,000; most work sold at $3,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics. Considers all types of
prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, works on paper, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, minimalism, color field, impressionism, photorealism, realism. Genres include
florals, wildlife, Southwestern, landscapes, figurative work. Prefers painterly realism, expressionism, realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with bio, photographs, S ASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio
of photographs. Replies in 2 weeks. Files bios occasionally, announcements.
ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER, 100 W. 1 1th St., Roswell NM 88201. (505)624-6744. Fax:
(505)624-6765. Director: William D. Ebie. Museum. Estab. 1937. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 12-14 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 9-5; Sunday and holidays, 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Located
downtown; 25,000 sq. ft.; specializes in Southwest. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for
gallery artists.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints but posters. Most frequently exhibits painting, prints and
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers Southwestern but some non-SW for context.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Southwest or SW genre. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio,
brochure, photographs, SASE and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides
and transparencies. Replies in 1 week. Files "all material not required to return."
Tips: Looks for "Southwest artists or artists consistently working in Southwest genre." Advises artists to
"make an appointment well in advance. Be on time. Be prepared. Don't bring a truckload of paintings or
sculpture. Have copies of resume and transparencies for filing. Be patient. We're presently scheduling shows
2 years in advance."
^UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, Williams Hall, Box 30001,
Dept. 3572, University Ave. E of Solano, Las Cruces NM 88003. (505)646-2545. Director: Charles Lovell
Estab. 1972. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Liliana Porter,
Celia Munoz, Bill Ravanesi and Eric Avery. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open
all year. Located at university; 4,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Shipping costs are paid by the gallery. Prefers artwork framed, or ready to hang.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, 20 slides, bio, SASE, brochure, photographs, business card
and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs, transparencies and slides.
Replies in 2 months. Files resumes.
Tips: "Our focus is contemporary art."
New York
ALBANY CENTER GALLERIES, 23 Monroe St., Albany NY 12210. (518)462-4775. Director/Curator:
Leslie Urbach. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1977. Represents/exhibits emerging, mid-career and established
artists. May be interested in seeing work of emerging artists in the future. Presents 12 exhibitions of 6 weeks
each year. Exhibited artists include Leigh Li-Jun Wen, Mark McCarty, Martin Benjamin, Ed McCartan, Regis
Brodie, David Miller, David Coughtny, Bill Botzow, Irena Altmanova. Selects 12 shows/year. Average display
time 6 weeks. Located downtown; 9,000 sq, ft.; "excellent well lit space." 100% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community, students. 2% private collectors. Overall price range: $250-
5,000; most work sold at $800-1,200.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits oil, sculpture
and photography.
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Style: Exhibits all styles. All genres. Prefers painterly abstraction, representational, sculpture and ceramics.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion, contract, reception and sales. Artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from within a 75 mile radius of Albany (the Mohawk-Hudson area).
Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies only if interested within 1 week. Files slides, resumes, etc.
Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: Advice to artists: "Try."
AMERICA HOUSE, 466 Piermont Ave., Piermont NY 10968. (914)359-0106. President: Susanne Casal.
Retail craft gallery. Estab. 1974. Represents 200 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 2
shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30-5:30; Sunday, 12:30-
5:30. Located downtown; 1,100 sq. ft.; 1st floor of renovated house. 50% of space for special exhibitions;
50% of space for gallery artists.
Media: Considers mixed media, ceramics, jewelry and glass. Most frequently displays jewelry, ceramics
and glass.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery;
artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork framed. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word
of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks.
JART DIALOGUE GALLERY, One Linwood Ave., Buffalo NY 14209-2203. (716)885-2251. Director:
Donald James Siuta. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1985. Represents 550 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Catherine Burchfield Parker, Alberto Rey, Raymond A
Massey. Sponsors 14 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 11-5;
Saturday, 11-3. Located in downtown Buffalo/Allentown District; 1,200 sq. ft. 80% of space for special
exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: young professionals and collectors. 60% private
collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-25,000; most work sold at $300-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, glass, photography and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil painting, watercolor and
mixed media.
Style: Prefers realism, abstract and cutting edge.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. "Art work is
insured from time of delivery to set pick-up date. Artists pay for promotion-invitations etc." Artist pays
shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed for shows, unframed for stacks.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from western New York, southern Ontario. Send query letter with resume,
slides, bio, or photographs, SASE, reviews, artist's statement. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Files slides and resumes. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by artists, visiting art fairs
and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Don't show work that is not available, price work too high or frame work poorly."
CEPA (CENTER FOR EXPLORATORY AND PERCEPTUAL ART), 700 Main St., 4th Floor, Buf
falo NY 14202. Fax: (716)856-2720. E-mail: cepa@aol.com. Director/Curator: Robert Hirsch. Alternative
space and nonprofit gallery. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 5 solo and
1 group show/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open fall, winter and spring. Clientele: artists, students,
photographers and filmmakers. Prefers photographically related work.
Media: Installation, photography, film, mixed media, computer imaging and digital photography.
Style: Contemporary photography. "CEPA provides a context for understanding the aesthetic, cultural and
political intersections of photo-related art as it is produced in our diverse society." Interested in seeing
"conceptual, installation, documentary and abstract work."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission).
Submissions: Call first regarding suitability for this gallery. Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE,
brochure, photographs, bio and artist's statement. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of slides
and photographs. Replies in 6 weeks.
Tips: "It is a policy to keep slides and information in our file for indefinite periods. Grant writing procedures
require us to project one and two years into the future. Provide a concise and clear statement to give staff
an overview of your work."
CHAPMAN ART CENTER GALLERY, Cazenovia College, CazenoviaNY 13035. (315)655-9446. Fax:
(315)655-2190. Director: John Aistars. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1978. Interested in emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Sponsors 8-9 shows/year. Average display time is 3 weeks. Clientele: the greater
Syracuse community. Overall price range: $50-3,000; most artwork sold at $100-200.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, photography,
craft, mixed media, collage, glass and prints.
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In his pastel drawing, Closet Friends Revisited, Hal English sought to convey a wish to return to the innocence
of childhood. "The artist's work is always well-received," says a spokesperson for Art Dialogue Gallery. "A
Life of Art: A Retrospective Exhibit," including work from throughout English's 62-year career "was one of
the most successful selling shows we've had in years." Goset Friends sold for $3,500.
Style: Exhibits all styles. "Exhibitions are scheduled for a whole academic year at once. The selection of
artists is made by a committee of the art faculty in early spring. The criteria in the selection process is to
schedule a variety of exhibitions every year to represent different media and different stylistic approaches;
other than that, our primary concern is quality. Artists are to submit to the committee by March 1 a set of
slides or photographs and a resume listing exhibitions and other professional activity/*
Terms: Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance and
promotion; works are usually not shipped.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, 10-12 slides or photographs.
Tips: A common mistake artists make in presenting their work is that the "overall quality is diluted by
showing too many pieces. Call or write and we will mail you a statement of our gallery profiles."
DARUMA GALLERIES, 554 Central Ave., Cedarhurst NY 11516. (516)569-5221. Owner: Linda Tsuraoka.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents about 25-30 emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include
Christine Amarger, Eng Tay, Dorothy Rice, Joseph Dawley, Seymour Rosenthal, Kamil Kubick and Nitza
Hantz. Sponsors 2-3 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located on the main street;
1,000 sq. ft. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $150-5,000; most work sold at $250-1,000.
Media: Considers watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, woodcuts, linocuts, engrav
ings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits etchings, lithographs and
woodcuts.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers scenic (not necessarily landscapes), figurative and Japanese
woodblock prints. "I'm looking for beach, land and sea scapes; sailing; pleasure boats."
Terms: 40% commission for originals; 50% for paper editions. Retail price set by the gallery (with input
from the artist). Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Artist pays for shipping
to and from gallery. Prefers untrained artwork.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio and photographs. Call for appointment to show portfolio
of originals and photographs. Replies "quickly." Files bios and photo examples. Finds artists through agents,
visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/self-promotions
and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "Bring good samples of your work and be prepared to be flexible with the time needed to develop
new talent Have a competent bio, presented in a professional way. Use good materials. Often artists have
nice images but they put them on cheap, low-quality paper which creases and soils easily. Also, I'd rather
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see work matted in acid-free mats alone, rather than cheaply framed in old and broken frames.'*
JEAST END ARTS COUNCIL, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead NY 11901. (516)727-0900. Visual Arts
Coordinator: Patricia Herman. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1971. Exhibits the work of 30 emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Sponsors 30 solo and 7 group shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Prefers
regional artists. Clientele: 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $10-10,000; most work sold at under
$200.
Media: Considers all media and prints.
Style: Exhibits contemporary, abstract, primitivism, non-representational, photorealism, realism and postpop
works. Genres include figurative, landscapes, florals, American and Western. "Being an organization relying
strongly on community support, we walk a fine line between serving the artistic needs of our constituency
and exposing them to current innovative trends within the art world. Therefore, there is not a particular area
of specialization. We show photography, fine craft and all art media."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping
to and from gallery.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume and slides. All materials returned.
Tips: "When making a presentation don't start with 'My slides really are not very good.' Slides should be
great or don't use them.'*
THE GALLERY AT HUNTER MOUNTAIN, Rt. 23A, Ski Bowl Base Lodge, Hunter NY 12442.
(518)263-4365. Fax: (518)263-3704. Gallery Director: Peter L. James. Retail gallery and art consultancy.
Estab. 1990. Represents/exhibits 275 emerging artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists.
Exhibited artists include Scott T. Balfe, RE. Green, Stanley Maltzman and Cecile Johnson. Sponsors 12
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Wednesday-Monday, 9-4:30. Located at Base
Lodge of Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl; 800 sq. ft. "We are the only art gallery in the world located at a ski
resort and open year round." 40% of space for special exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
tourists, second home res. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-7,000;
most work sold at $100-500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas, pastel and acrylic
on canvas/board.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, photorealism, realism and impressionism. Genres include landscapes, florals,
wildlife, Americana, portraits and figurative work. Prefers landscape, figurative and wildlife.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides promotion and shipping costs.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Catskills and Mid-Hudson (Hudson Valley) Region. Send query
letter with resume and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in
6 weeks. Files resume. Finds artists through submissions, referrals by other artists.
Tips: "Please stop into the gallery to see if our space and location meets the artist's needs before sending
in a portfolio. Artist should live within a reasonable distance from gallery so that we may change work
frequently."
$GIL'S BOOK LOFT AND GALLERY, 82 Court St., 2nd Floor, Binghamton NY 13901. (607)771-6800.
Owner: Gil Williams. Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists/
year. Exhibited artists include James Skvarch, Mel Fowler. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 2
months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5:30; extra hours October-December. 1,800 sq. ft. "We create
a living room atmosphere with new and old pottery, art and books." 10% of space for special exhibitions;
10% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale, tourists. 100% private collectors. Overall price range:
$25-2,500; most work sold at $50-200.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, ceramics, photography, woodcuts, engravings,
lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings; "Must be artist-made prints — no
photo prints, offset or photocopy.'1 Most frequently exhibits etchings, oils, drawings (pencil or pastel).
Style: Exhibits impressionism, photorealism, realism. Genres include florals, portraits, landscapes, Ameri
cana, figurative work. Prefers American realism, American impressionists.
Terms: Buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 90 days). Retail price set by the gallery with the artist's
help. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays for shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from PA, NY and New England. Send query letter with resume, slides,
bio, SASE, business card, reviews. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of postcards, when
available and original art. Replies in 2 weeks. Files almost all material. Finds artists through exhibitions,
print clubs, American Artist profiles.
GUILD HALL MUSEUM, 158 Main St., East Hampton NY 11937. (516)324-0806. Fax: (516)324-2722.
Curator: Christina Mossaides Strassfield, Museum. Estab. 1931. Represents emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Sponsors 6-10 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; Wednesday-Sunday,
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11-5. 500 running feet; features artists who live and work on eastern Long Island. 85% of space for special
exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, prints and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Artwork is donated or purchased. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from eastern Long Island. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio,
brochure, SASE and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals and slides. Replies in 2
months.
JKIRKLAND ART CENTER, East Park Row, P.O. Box 213 Clinton NY 13323-0213. (315)853-8871.
Contact: Director. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1960. Interested in emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Sponsors 4 solo and 6 group shows/year. Average display time is 1 month. Clientele: general public and art
lovers; 99% private collectors, 1% corporate clients. Overall price range: $60-4,000; most artwork sold at
$200-1,200.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass, installation, photography, performance art and original handpulled
prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil/acrylic, prints, sculpture, drawings, photography and fine
crafts.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, conceptualism, impressionism, photorealism, expressionism, realism
and surrealism. Genres include landscapes, florals and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides, slide list and SASE or write for appointment to show
portfolio.
Tips: "Shows are getting very competitive — artists should send us slides of their most challenging work,
not just what is most saleable. We are looking for artists who take risks in their work and display a high
degree of both skill and imagination. It is best to call or write for instructions and more information."
LEATHERSTOCKING GALLERY, Pioneer Alley, P.O. Box 446, Cooperstown NY 13326. (607)547-
5942. (Gallery) (607)547-8044 (Publicity). Publicity: Dorothy V. Smith. Retail nonprofit cooperative gallery.
Estab. 1968. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. 55 members. Sponsors 1 show/year.
Average display time 3 months. Open hi the summer (mid- June to Labor Day); daily 1 1-5. Located downtown
Cooperstown; 300-400 sq. ft. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: varied locals and tourists. 100%
private collectors. Overall price range: $25-500; most work sold at $25-100.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, craft, photography, handmade jewelry, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mez
zotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and crafts.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism, all genres. Prefers landscapes, florals and American decorative.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus a donation of time (10% commission). Retail price set by the artist
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs from gallery if sent to buyer.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Otsego County; over 18 years of age; member of LeatierstocMEg
Brush & Palette Club. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists through word of mouth locally; articles in local
newspaper.
Tips: "We are basically non-judgemental (unjuried). You just have to live in the area!"
^MILLENNIUM GALLERY, 62 Park Place, East Hampton NY 11937. (516)329-2288. Fax: (516)329-
2294. Director: Dr. Jon-Henri Bonnard. Retail gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents 15 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Tor Lundval, Jarvis Wilcox. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Aver
age display time 3^4 weeks. Open all year; 7 days a week. 1,200 sq. ft. 90% for special exhibitions. Clientele:
tourists, upscale. Most work sold at $400-20,000.
Media: Considers all media, woodcuts and engravings. Most frequently exhibits oil/canvas, pastel/paper,
sculpture,
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, impressionism, realism. Genres include
landscapes and figurative work. Prefers realism, expressionism, conceptualism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from east end of Long Island. Send query letter with slides, bio, photo
graphs. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks.
OXFORD GALLERY, 267 Oxford St., Rochester NY 14607. (716)271-5885. Fax: (716)271-2570. Director:
Virginia Hall. Retail gallery. Estab. 1961. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Spon
sors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located "on the edge of downtown; 1,000
sq. ft.; large gallery in a beautiful 1910 building." 50% of space for special exhibitions. Overall price range:
$100-30,000; most work sold at $1,000-2,000.
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Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramic, fiber, installation, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings,
mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings.
Styles: All styles.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides promotion and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Replies in 2-3 months. Files resumes,
bios and brochures.
Tips: "Have professional slides done of your artwork."
JPORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, One Library Dr., Port Washington NY 11050. (516)883-
4400. Fax: (516)883-7927. Chair, Art Advisory Council: Eric Pick. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1970. Represents
10-12 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. 23 members. Exhibited artists include Frank Stella,
Robert Dash. Sponsors 10-12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-
9; Saturday, 9-5; Sunday, 1-5. Located midtown, 972 sq. ft. Overall price range: up to $100,000; most work
sold at $500- 1,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (0% commission); buys outright for 100% of retail price. Price set
by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; gallery pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE. Replies in 1 month. Artist should call
library. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions,
submissions.
JPRAKAPAS GALLERY, 1 Northgate6B,BronxvilleNY 10708. (914)961-5091 or (9 14)96 1-5 192. Private
dealers. Estab. 1976. Represents 50-100 established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of
emerging artists in the future. Exhibited artists include Leger, El Lissitsky. Located in suburbs. Clientele:
institutions and private collectors. Overall price range: $500-500,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints
Style: Exhibits all styles. "Emphasis in on classical modernism."
Submissions: Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions,
submissions.
PRINT CLUB OF ALBANY, 140 N. Pearl St., P.O. Box 6578, Albany NY 12206. (518)432-9514. Presi
dent: Dr. Charles Sernowich. Nonprofit gallery and museum. Estab. 1933. Exhibits the work of 70 emerging,
mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 1 show/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Located in downtown
arts district. "We currently have a small space and hold exhibitions in other locations." Clientele: varies.
90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers original handpulled prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "No reproductions."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment from members. Membership is open internationally. "We welcome
donations (of artists' works) to the permanent collection." Retail price set by artist. Customer discounts and
payment by installment are available. Gallery provides promotion. Artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Prefers only prints. Send query letter. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
Replies in 1 week.
Tips: "We are a nonprofit organization of artists, collectors and others. Artist members exhibit without jury.
We hold member shows and the Triannual National Open Competitive Exhibitions. We commission an artist
for an annual print each year. Our shows are held in various locations. We are planning a museum (The
Museum of Prints and Printmaking) and building. We also collect artists' papers, etc. for our library."
RCCA: THE ARTS CENTER, 189 Second St., Troy NY 12180. (518)273-0552. Fax: (518)273-4591.
Gallery Director: Tara Fracalossi. Nonprofit arts center. Estab. 1969. Represents/exhibits 12-15 emerging
artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Robin Tewes, Ken
Polinskie and Thomas Lail. Sponsors 6-8 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; Mon
day-Saturday, 9-5. Located in historic district; 1,200 sq. ft.; moving to 40,000 sq. ft. renovated arts center in
spring 1997. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale, students, artists. 90% private collectors,
10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-5,000; most work sold at $400-500.
Media: Considers all media, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings and
lithographs. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and photography/installation.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, all styles. Prefers contemporary images, conceptual
work and postmodern.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Artist pays for shipping costs.
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Submissions: Send query letter with SASE to receive information about annual call for slides. Submit work
to call for slides. Portfolio should include slides. Replies in 1 month. Files slides and resumes in curated
slide registry.
SCHWEINFURTH MEMORIAL ART CENTER, 205 Genesee St., Auburn NY 13021. (315)255-1553.
Director: David Kwasigroh. Museum. Estab. 1981. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Sponsors 15 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open Tuesday-Friday, 12-5; Saturday, 10-5; Sunday,
1-5, Closed in January. Located on the outskirts of downtown; 7,000 sq. ft.; large open space with natural
and artificial light.
• Schweinfurth has an AA Gift Shop featuring handmade arts and crafts, all media, for which they're
looking for work.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping
costs. Artwork must be framed and ready to hang.
Submissions: Accepts artists from central New York and across the nation. Send query letter with resume
slides and SASE.
{CHARLES SEMOWICH FINE ARTS, 242 Broadway, RensselaerNY 12144. (518)4494756. Owner:
Charles Semowich. Private art gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 250 established artists/year. Open all year;
by appointment. Located downtown. Clientele: dealers. 20% private collectors. Overall price range- $200-
800.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints,
Style: Exhibits all styles and all genres.
Terms: Buys outright for 50% of retail price. Retail price set by the gallery.
Submissions: Write for appointment.
{SHOESTRING GALLERY, 1855 Monroe Ave., Rochester NY 14618. (716)271-3886. Manager: Julie
Rowe. Retail gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Lynn Shaler, Ruth Vaughan. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all
year; Monday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday, 10-5; Thursday until 8pm. Located in a suburb on edge of city; 1,600
sq. ft. 30% of space for special exhibitions; 80% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local community.
25% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $15-3,000; most work sold at $300-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, paper, ceramics, glass, woodcuts,
engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits watercolor, pastel and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, impressionism, pattern painting and realism. Genres include florals, land
scapes, figurative work, still life, interiors. Prefers impressionism, realism, abstract expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, photographs and SASE. Replies in 1 month. Mies letter of
query. Finds artists through submissions, local exhibitions and art fairs.
Tips: "Be sure to include enough information about the work, particularly pricing."
BJ SPOKE GALLERY, 299 Main St., Huntington NY 11743. (516)549-5106. President: Constance Wain-
Schwartz. Cooprative and nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1978. Exhibits the work of 24 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 2-3 invitationals and juried shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open
all year. "Located in center of town; 1,400 sq. ft.; flexible use of space — 3 separate gallery spaces." Gener
ally, 66% of space for special exhibitions. Overall price range: $300-2,500; most work sold at $900-1,600.
Artist is eligible for a 2-person show every 18 months. Entire membership has ability to exhibit work 11
months of the year.
• Sponsors annual national juried show. Deadline December. Send SASE for prospectives.
Media: Considers all media except crafts, all types of printmaking. Most frequently exhibits paintings, prints
and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers painterly abstraction, realism and expressionism.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (25% commission). Monthly fee covers rent, other
gallery expenses. Retail price set by artist. Payment by installment is available. Gallery provides promotion
HOW TO USE your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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and publicity; artists pay for shipping. Prefers artwork framed; large format artwork can be tacked.
Submissions: For membership, send query letter with resume, high-quality slides, bio, SASE and reviews.
For national juried show send SASE for prospectus and deadline. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals and slides. Files resumes; may retain slides for awhile if needed for upcoming exhibition.
Tips: "Send slides that represent depth and breadth in the exploration of a theme, subject or concept. They
should represent a cohesive body of work."
JTHE TRUE FRESCO STUDIO, P.O. Box 1865, Bridgehampton NY 11932. (516)537-0004 or (516)729-
8668. Fax: (516)725-0918. Art-Founder: Ilia Anossov. Estab. 1994. Represents 5 emerging artists/year. Ex
hibited artists include Garles Gallager, Ilia Ano. Sponsors 4-8 shows/year. Average display time 1 year. Open
all year; Thursday-Monday, 9-6. 1,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale, tourists,
local. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $2,000-4,000.
Media: Considers true fresco, marble, drawings, cartoons; new naive style— all media, lithographs and
serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits true fresco, marble, video.
Style: Exhibits new naive.
Terms: Agreement varies. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion
and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio, SASE and artist's statement. Call for appointment to
show portfolio of photographs, slides and reviews. Replies in 3 weeks. Call in 2 following weeks. Files
portfolio.
Tips: "Artist's statement must explain artist's faith (beliefs)."
JVERED GALLERY, 66-68 Park Place Passage, East Hampton NY 11937. (516)324-3303. Fax: (516)324-
3303. Estab. 1976. Represents 20 established artists. Interested in seeing work of emerging artists. Exhibited
artists include Milton Avery, Wolf Kahn. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all
year; Thursday-Monday, 11-6, Located across from the movie theater in East Hampton; 2,000 sq. ft.
New York City
A.J.R. GALLERY, 40 Wooster St., Floor 2, New York NY 10013-2229. (212)966-0799. Director: Alissa
Schoenfeld. Cooperative nonprofit gallery, alternative space. To advance the status of women artists and
provide a sense of community. Estab. 1972. Represents/exhibits emerging, mid-career and established women
artists. 20 New York City members; 15 National Affiliates. Sponsors 15 shows/year. Average display time
3 weeks. Open all year except late summer; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6. Located in Soho; 1,600 sq. ft., 11'8"
ceiling; the end of the gallery which faces the street is entirely windows. 20% of space for special exhibitions;
80% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: art world professionals, students, artists, local community, tourists.
Overall price: $500-15,000; most work sold at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles. All genres.
Terms: There is a co-op membership fee plus a donation of time. There is a 15% commission. Retail price
set by the artist. Gallery provides limited promotion (i.e., Gallery Guide listing) and contract. Artist pays for
shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Membership and exhibitions are open to women artists. Send query letter with resume, slides
and SASE. Replies in 2 months. Files no material unless an artist is put on the waiting list for membership.
Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, suggestions by past and current members.
Tips: "A.I.R. has both New York City members and members across the United States. We also show
emerging artists in our Gallery II program which is open to all artists interested in a one-time exhibition.
Please specify whether you are applying for membership, Gallery II or both."
JTHE ART ALLIANCE, 98 Greene St., New York NY 10012. (212)274-1704. Fax: (212)274-1682. Presi
dent: Leah Pollen Artist agent, curator and consultant. Estab. 1989. Represents 15 mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Bernardo Torrens, Mario Murua. Sponsors 3-5 in gallery, 10 in outside
spaces/year. Average display time 1 month. Open 11-5 by appointment. Closed July and August. Located in
Soho loft; 1,200 sq. ft. 70% of space for special exhibitions; 30% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
international, corporate, major collectors. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $1,500-75,000; most work sold at $10,000-20,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage and sculpture.
Most frequently exhibits oil, sculpture and drawing.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, surrealism and realism. Prefers realism — figurative,
sculpture — figurative, expressionism/neo-expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery. Requires artwork framed.
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Submissions: Prefers non- American artists; does not accept emerging artists. Send query letter with resume,
slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides and artist statement. Replies in 1
month. Finds artists through art fairs, other artists.
Tips: "Ask for catalogs on my artists to see quality, bios."
ARTISTS SPACE, 38 Greene St., 3rd Floor, New York NY 10013. (212)226-3970. Fax: (212)966-1434.
Website: http\\www.avsi.com\artistsspace. Curator: Anastasia Aukeman. Nonprofit gallery, alternative space.
Estab. 1973. Represents/exhibits emerging artists. Sponsors 4-5 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks.
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6. Located in Soho; 5,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media.
Terms: "All curated shows selected by invitation." Gallery provides insurance and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and SASE and application. Portfolio should include slides.
JASIAN AMERICAN ARTS CENTRE, 26 Bowery, New York NY 10013. (212)233-2154. Fax:
(212)766-1287. Executive Director: Robert Lee. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1974. Exhibits the work of emerg
ing and mid-career artists; 600 artists in archives file. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 4-6
weeks. Open September through June. Located in Chinatown; 1 ,800 sq. ft.; "a gallery and a research facility."
100% of space for special exhibitions. Overall price range: $500-10,000; most work sold at $500-3,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Prefers paintings, installation and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Suggests a donation of 20% of the selling price. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion. Shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Will call artists if interested. Portfolio should
include slides. Replies only if interested within 6-8 weeks. Files slides.
JBARNARD— BIDERMAN FINE ART, 22 E. 72nd St., New York NY 10021. (212)772-2352. Fax:
(212)921-2058. Director: Isabel Barnard-Biderman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 20 emerging and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Andres Monreal, Fernando De Szyszlo, Toledo. Sponsors 8
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; 12-6. Located uptown; 2,000 sq. ft. 90% of space
for special exhibitions; 90% of space for gallery artists. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $2,000-18,000; most work sold at $2,000-12,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, engravings, lithographs, mezzotints and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil
and acrylic on canvas and mezzotints.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works and realism.
Genres include landscapes. Prefers expressionism, nee-expressionism and realism.
Terms: "We work on commission from 30% to 50%. We also buy." Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Latin Ainerica, Send query letter with resume, slides and photo
graphs. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and transparencies. Replies only if interested
within 3 weeks. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions.
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN— STEINHARDT CONSERVATORY GALLERY, 1000 Wash
ington Ave., Brooklyn NY 1 1225. (71 8)622-4433, ext. 215. Fax: (718)622-7839. Director of Public Programs:
Joanne Woodfin. Nonprofit botanic garden gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. 20,000 members. Sponsors 8-10 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year;
Tuesday-Sunday, 10-4. Located near Prospect Park and Brooklyn Museum; 1,200 sq. ft.; part of a botanic
garden, gallery adjacent to the tropical, desert and temperate houses. Clientele: BBG members, tourists,
collectors. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $75-7,500; most work sold at $75-500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor and oil.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, florals and wildlife. Prefers florals.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Work must have botanical, horticultural or environmental theme. Send query letter with
resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and reviews. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files resume.
Tips: "Artists' groups contact me by submitting resume and slides of artists in their group. BBG has had
only group shows in the last 2 years, because of city budget cuts in the exhibit department. Groups such as
Flatbush Artists Association, Guild of National Science Illustrators, Women in the Arts, Penumbra, Brooklyn
Watercolor Society contact us for group shows."
J BRUSHSTROKES FINE ART GALLERY, 4612 13th Ave., Brooklyn NY 11219. Phone/fax: (718)972-
0682. Director: Sam Pultman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1993. Represents 15 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Elena Flerova, Itshak Holtz. Sponsors 2 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Sunday and Monday, 11-6:30; Tuesday by appointment; Wednesday-Thursday,
11-6:30; Friday, 11-1:30; Closed Saturday. 1,100 sq. ft. "We're one of the only sources for fine art Judaica."
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100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-
40,000; most work sold at $8,000-15,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing. Considers all types of prints. Most
frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, pastel
Style: Exhibits surrealism, impressionism, realism. Genres include florals, portraits, landscapes Judaic
themes. Prefers realism, impressionism, surrealism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides promotion; artist
pays for shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: "No abstract art please." Send query letter with slides, bio, brochure, photographs. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if interested within 1 week. Finds artists through
word of mouth, referrals by other artists, submissions.
AMOS ENO GALLERY, 594 Broadway, Suite 404, New York NY 10012. (212)226-5342. Director: Anne
Yearsley. Nonprofit and cooperative gallery. Estab. 1973. Exhibits the work of 34 mid-career artists. Sponsors
16 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year. Located in Soho; about 1,000 sq. ft.; "excellent
location."
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, fiber, glass, installation and photography.
Style: Exhibits a range of styles. Not interested in genre art.
Terms: Co-op membership fee (20% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Artist pays
for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with SASE for membership information.
STEPHEN E. FEINMAN FINE ARTS LTD., 448 Broome St., New York NY 10012. (212)925-1313.
Contact: S.E. Feinman. Retail/wholesale gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists/year. Exhibited artists include Mikio Watanabe, Johnny Friedlaender, Andre Masson, Felix
Sherman, John Axton, Miljenko and Bengez. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 10 days. Open
all year; Monday-Sunday, 12-6. Located in Soho; 1,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
prosperous middle-aged professionals. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range,
$300-20,000; most work sold at $1,000-2,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, woodcuts,
engravings, lithographs, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits mezzotints,
aquatints and oils. Looking for artists that tend toward abstract-expressionists, (watercolor/oil or acrylic) in
varying sizes.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction and surrealism, all genres. Prefers abstract, figurative and surrealist.
Terms: Mostly consignment but also buys outright for % of retail price (net 90-120 days). Retail price set
by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays
snipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Replies in 2-3 weeks.
Tips: Currently seeking artists of quality who (1) see a humorous bent in their works (sardonic, ironic), (2)
are not pretensious. "Artists who show a confusing presentation drive me wild. Artists should remember
that dealers and galleries are not critics. They are merchants who try to seduce their clients with aesthetics.
Artists who have a chip on their shoulder or an 'attitude' are self-defeating. A sense of humor helps!!"
FOCAL POINT GALLERY, 321 City Island, Bronx NY 10464. (718)885-1403. Artist/Director: Ron
Terner. Retail gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1974. Interested in emerging and mid-career artists.
Sponsors 2 solo and 6 group shows/year. Average display time 3-4 weeks. Clientele: locals and tourists.
Overall price range: $175-750; most work sold at $300-500.
Media: Most frequently exhibits photography, Will exhibit painting and etching and other material by local
artists only.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers figurative work, landscapes, portraits and abstracts. Open to
any use of photography.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Exclusive area representation required. Customer
discounts and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "Please call for submission information. Do not include resumes. The work should stand by
itself. Slides should be of high quality."
GALLERY HENOCH, 80 Wooster, New York NY 10012. (212)966-6360. Director: George Henoch Shech-
tman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1983. Represents 40 emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include
Daniel Greene and Max Ferguson. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Closed August.
Located in Soho; 4,000 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 95% private collectors, 5%
corporate clients. Overall price range: $3,000-40,000; most work sold at $10,000-20,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, and sculpture. Most frequently exhibits
painting, sculpture, drawings and watercolor.
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Style: Exhibits photorealism and realism. Genres include still life, cityscapes and figurative work. Prefers
landscapes, cityscapes and still lifes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio and SASE. Portfolio should include slides and transparen
cies. Replies in 3 weeks.
Tips: "We suggest artists be familiar with the kind of work we show and be sure their work fits in with our
styles/'
GALLERY JUNO, 568 Broadway, Suite 604B, New York NY 10012. (212)431-1515. Fax: (212)431-1583.
Gallery Director: Gary Timmons. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1992. Represents 18 emerging artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Pierre Jacquemon, Kenneth Mclndoe and Otto Mjaanes. Sponsors 8 shows/
year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 11-6. Located in Soho;
1 ,000 sq. ft.; small, intimate space. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: corporations, private, design. 20% private collectors, 80% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$600-5,000; most work sold at $2,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media. Most frequently exhibits
painting and works on paper.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, pattern painting and abstraction.
Genres include landscapes. Prefers contemporary modernism and abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE, business card and reviews.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Replies in 3 weeks. Files slides,
bio, photos, resume. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth and submissions.
GALLERY \ 0, 7 Greenwich Ave., New York NY 10014. (212)206-1058. Director: Marcia Lee Smith. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1972. Open all year. Represents approximately 150 emerging and established artists. Clientele:
100% private collectors. Overall price range: $24-1,000; most work sold at $50-300.
Media: Considers ceramic, craft, glass, wood, metal and jewelry.
Style: "The gallery specializes in contemporary American crafts."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission); or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by gallery and artist.
Submissions: Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides, transparencies or photo
graphs.
O.K. HARRIS WORKS OF ART, 383 W. Broadway, New York NY 10012. Director: Ivan C. Karp.
Commercial exhibition gallery. Estab. 1969. Represents 55 emerging, mid-career and established artists,
Sponsors 50 solo shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open fall, winter, spring and early summer.
"Four separate galleries for 4 separate one-person exhibitions. Hie back room features selected gatoy artiste
which also change each month.'* Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate clients. Overt pice
range: $50-250,000; most work sold at $12,500-100,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and photography.
Style: Exhibits realism, photorealism, minimalism, abstraction, conceptuaMsm, photography aad collectibles.
Genres include landscapes, Americana but little figurative work. "The gallery's main concern Is to show the
most significant artwork of our time. In its choice of works to exhibit, it demonstrates BO prejudice as to
style or materials employed. Its criteria demands originality of concept and maturity of technique. It believes
that its exhibitions over the years have proven the soundness of its judgment in identifying important artists
and its pertinent contribution to the visual arts culture."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Customer discounts
and payment by installment are available. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides insurance
and limited promotion. Prefers artwork ready to exhibit.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides "labeled with size, medium, top, etc/' and SASE. Replies in 1
week.
Tips: "We strongly suggest the artist be familiar with the gallery's exhibitions, and the kind of work we
prefer to show. Always include SASE." Common mistakes artists make in presenting their work are "poor,
unmarked photos (size, material, etc.), submissions without return envelope, utterly inappropriate work. We
affiliate about one out of 10,000 applicants."
HELLER GALLERY, 71 Greene St., New York NY 10012. (212)966-5948. Fax: (212)966-5956. Director:
Douglas Heller. Retail gallery. Estab. 1973. Represents/exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Bertil Vallien and Robin Grebe. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average display time 3
weeks. Open all year, Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6; Sunday, 12-5. Located in Soho; 4,000 sq. ft.; classic Soho
Cast Iron landmark building. 65% of space for special exhibitions; 35% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
serious private collectors and museums. 80% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors and 10% museum
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collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-35,000; most work sold at $3,000-10,000.
Media: Considers glass sculpture. Most frequently exhibits glass, glass and mixed media.
Style: Prefers geometric abstraction and figurative.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance and limited promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submission: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and resume. Replies in 2-4 weeks. Files information
on artists represented by the gallery. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting
art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
BILL HODGES GALLERY, 24 W. 57th St, 606, New York NY 10019. (212)333-2640. Fax: (212)333-
2644. Owner/Director: Bill Hodges. Retail gallery. Estab. 1979. Represents/exhibits 10 emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Romare Bearden and Norman Lewis. Sponsors 8 shows/
year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 12-6. 1,000 sq. ft., 80%
of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 60% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $2,000-90,000; most work sold at $5,000-40,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits works on canvas,
sculpture and limited edition graphics.
Style: Exhibits color field, hard-edge geometric abstraction and painterly abstraction. Genres include land
scapes, Americana and figurative work. Prefers abstract paintings on canvas, figurative work and landscape.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission), or artwork is bought outright for 30% of
the retail price; net 30 days. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract;
shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs and slides. Replies in 3 weeks. Files material under consideration. Finds artists through word
of mouth and referrals by other artists.
Tips: "Keep working."
MICHAEL 1NGBAR GALLERY OF ARCHITECTURAL ART, 568 Broadway, New York NY 10012.
(212)334-1100. Curator: Millicent Hathaway. Retail gallery. Estab. 1977. Represents 145 emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Richard Haas and Judith Turner. Sponsors 6 shows/
year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6. Located in Soho; 1,000 sq. ft.
60% private collectors, 40% corporate clients. Overall price range: $500-10,000; most work sold at $3,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, works on paper and
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits photorealism, realism and impressionism. Prefers New York City buildings, New York City
structures (bridges, etc.) and New York City cityscapes.
Terms: Artwork accepted on consignment (50% commission). Artists pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Accepts artists preferably from New York City Metro area. Send query letter with SASE.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1-2 weeks.
Tips: The most common mistakes artists make in presenting their work are "coming in person, constantly
calling, poor slide quality (or unmarked slides)."
JJADITE GALLERIES, 413 and 415 W. 50th St., New York NY 10019. (212)315-2740. Fax: (212)315-
2793. Director: Roland Sainz. Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 25 emerging and established, national
and international artists. Sponsors 20 solo and 2 group shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Clientele:
80% private collectors, 20% corporate clients. Overall price range: $500-8,000; most artwork sold at $1,000-
3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture and
original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits oils, acrylics, pastels and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits minimalism, postmodern works, impressionism, neo-expressionism, realism and surrealism.
Genres include landscapes, florals, portraits, Western collages and figurative work. Features mid-career and
emerging international artists dealing with contemporary works.1'
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; exhibition costs are
shared.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, brochure, slides, photographs and SASE. Call or write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of originals, slides or photos. Resume, photographs or slides are filed.
JKOUROS, 23 E. 73rd St., New York NY 10021. (212)288-5888. Fax: (212)794-9397. Contact: Anthony
Crisafulli. Retail gallery. Represents 15 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists
include Paul Russotto, Biala, Bill Barrett, John von Bergen, and Grace Hartigan. Sponsors 12 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year; 10-6. Located uptown; 3,500 sq. ft. 75% of space for gallery
artists. 80% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors.
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Media: Consider oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media, collage, paper and sculpture. Most
frequently exhibits oil and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, color field, impressionism and post
modern works.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork
framed or "the artist's preference."
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, photographs and reviews. Portfolio should
include photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies only if interested within 1 month.
$LA MAMA LA GALLERIA, 6 E. First St., New York NY 10003. (212)505-2476. Director: Lawry Smith.
Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1981. Exhibits the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors
14 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open September-June. Located in East Village; 2,500 sq. ft.;
"very large and versatile space." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 20% private collectors,
20% corporate clients. Overall price range: $1,000-5,000; most work sold at $1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture,
ceramic, craft, installation, photography, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings and lithographs.
Most frequently exhibits oil, installation and collage. **No performance art/1
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, imagism, conceptual-
ism, minimalism, postmodern works, impressionism, photorealism and hard-edge geometric abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
promotion; artist pays for shipping or shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals, slides, photographs or transparencies. Replies in 6 weeks. Files slides and resumes.
Tips: Make sure to "include resume and artist's statement and label slides (size, medium, etc)."
THE MARBELLA GALLERY INC., 28 E. 72nd St., New York NY 10021. (212)288-7809. President-
Mildred Thaler Cohen. Retail gallery. Estab. 1971. Represents/Exhibits established artists. Exhibited artists
include Pre Ten and The Eight. Sponsors 1 show/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year, Tuesday-
Saturday, 11-5:30. Located uptown; 750 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists,
upscale. 50% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors, 40% dealers. Overall price range: $1,000-60,000;
most work sold at $2,000-4,000.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, realism and impressionism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana
and figurative work. Prefers Hudson River, "The Eight" and genre.
Terms: Artwork is bought outright for a percentage of the retail price. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance.
JAIN MARUNOUCHI GALLERY, 979 Third Ave., New York NY 10022. (212)355-8606. Fax: (212)355-
8308. President: Ashok Jain. Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents 30 emerging artists. Exhibited artists
include Fernando Pamalaza and Pauline Gagnon. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks.
Open all year; Monday-Friday 11-6. Located in Design & Decoration Bldg., 800 sq. ft 80% of space for
special exhibitions; 20% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: corporate and designer. 50% private collectors,
50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-20,000; most work sold at $5,000-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic and mixed media. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and collage.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction. Prefers abstract only.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers customer dis
count. Gallery provides contract; artist pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, reviews and SASE. Portfolio review requested
if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals, photographs, slides, transparencies and re
views. Replies in 1 week. Finds artists through referrals and promotions.
FRIEDR1CH PETZEL GALLERY, 26 Wooster St., New York NY 10013. (212)334-9466. Fax: (212)431-
6638. Contact: Petzel. Retail gallery and office for organization of art events. Estab. 1993. Represents 7
emerging artists/year. Exhibited artists include Paul Myoda, Keith Edmier, Jorge Parfo. Sponsors 940 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open September-July; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6. Located in Soho; 800
sq. ft 100% of space for gallery artists. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $1,000-8,000; most work sold at $4,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits mixed media.%
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion, contract and shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send qaery letter with resume, slides, bio and reviews. Call for appointment to show portfolio
of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2-3 weeks. Files "only material we are interested in."
Finds artists through various art publications, word of mouth and studio visits.
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THE PHOENIX GALLERY, 568 Broadway, Suite 607, New York NY 10012. (212)226-8711. Director:
Linda Handler. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1958. Exhibits the work of 32 emerging, mid-career and established
artists. 32 members. Exhibited artists include Pamela Bennet Ader and Beth Cartland. Sponsors 10-12 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open fall, winter and spring. Located in Soho; 180 linear ft.; "We are
in a landmark building in Soho, the oldest co-op in New York. We have a movable wall which can divide
the gallery into two large spaces." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 75% private collectors,
25% corporate clients, also art consultants. Overall price range: $50-20,000; most work sold at $300-10,000.
• In addition to providing a venue for artists to exhibit their work, the Phoenix Gallery also actively
reaches out to the members of the local community: scheduling juried competitions, dance programs,
poetry readings, book signings, plays and lectures. A special exhibition space, Gallery III, has been
established for guest-artist exhibits.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, photography, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, wood engravings,
linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, minimalism, realism, photorealism, hard-edge geometric abstraction
and all styles. Prefers painterly abstraction, hard-edge geometric abstraction and sculpture.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (25% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Offers
customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for
shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
slides. Replies in 1 month. Only files material of accepted artists. The most common mistakes artists make
in presenting their work are "incomplete resumes, unlabeled slides and an application that is not filled out
properly/'
Tips: "We find new artists by advertising in art magazines and art newspapers, word of mouth, and inviting
artists from our juried competition to be reviewed for membership. Come and see the gallery — meet the
director.
QUEENS COLLEGE ART CENTER, Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, Queens College/CUNY, Flushing
NY 11367. (718)997-3770. Fax: (718)997-3753. E-mail: sbsqc@cunyvm.cuny.edu. Website: http://www.qc.
edu/Library/aexhibithtm. Director: Suzanna Simor. Curator: Alexandra de Luise. Nonprofit university gal
lery. Estab. 1955. Exhibits work of emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Thursday, 9-7; Friday, 9-5. Located in borough of
Queens; 1,000 sq. ft. The gallery is wrapped "Guggenheim Museum" style under a circular skylight in the
library's atrium. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "college and community, some commut
ers." 100% private collectors. Overall price range: up to $10,000; most work sold at $300.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits paintings, prints, drawings and
photographs.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion. Artist pays for shipping costs and announcements. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Cannot exhibit large 3-D objects. Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs,
reviews, bio and SASE. Replies in 3 weeks. Files all documentation.
ST. LIFER ART EXCHANGE, INC., 3 Hanover Square, #21E, New York NY 10004. (212)825-2059.
Fax: (212)825-2582. Director: Jane St. Lifer. Art consultancy and fine art brokers and appraisers. Estab.
1988. Represents established artists. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future.
Exhibited artists include Miro, Picasso. Open all year by appointment. Located in the Wall Street area.
Clientele: national and international contacts. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $300-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs,
wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings, posters (original).
Style: Exhibits postmodern works, impressionism and realism. Considers all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment or buys outright. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery pays shipping
costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio, photographs, SASE and business card. Portfolio should
include photographs. Replies in 3-4 weeks. Files resume, bio.
JSCULPTORS GUILD, INC., 110 Greene St., Suite 305, New York NY 10012. Phone/fax: (212)431-
5669. President: Stephen Keltner. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1937—- office exhibit space; 1993—53 Mercer
exhibit spaces. Represents 110 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. 110 members. Exhibited
artists include Dorothy Dehner, Clement Meadmore. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year; Tuesday-Friday 10-5. Located in Soho; office space— 700 sq. ft.; 53 Mercer Galleries— 548
sq. ft. each; all kinds of sculpture. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: private and corporate collectors,
50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $1,500-40,000; most work sold at
$3,000-6,000.
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Media: Considers mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, fiber and glass. Most frequently exhibits metal, stone
and wood.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Membership fee plus donation of time (20%
commission) "We are not a co-op gallery, but an organization with dues-paying members." Retail price set
by the artist. Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Sculptors only. Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. "Once a year we have a
portfolio review." Call for application form. Portfolio should include photographs and slides. Replies in 2-
3 weeks. Files "information regarding our members."
JSLOW1NSKI GALLERY, (formerly Limner Gallery) 215 Mulberry St., New York NY 10012. Phone/fax:
(212)431-1190. E-mail: slowart@aol.com. Website: http://www.slowart.com/slow. Director: Tim Slowinski.
Slowinski Gallery is an artist-owned alternative retail (consignment) gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents emerg
ing and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include Slowinski. Hosts biannual exhibitions of emerging artists
selected by competition, cash awards up to $1,000. Entry available for SASE or from website. Sponsors
6-8 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6, July 15-August 30, by
appointment. Located in Soho, 700 sq. ft. storefront. 60-80% of space for special exhibitions; 20-40% of
space for gallery artists. Clientele: lawyers, real estate developers, doctors, architects. 95% private collectors,
5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-10,000.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture
and works on paper.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, surrealism, all styles, postmodern works, all genres. "Gallery exhibits all styles
but emphasisis is on non-traditional figurative work."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio
of originals, photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2-3 weeks. Files slides, resume. Finds artists
through word of mouth, art publications and sourcebooks, submissions.
JHOLLY SOLOMON GALLERY, 172 Mercer St., New York NY 10012.
• Holly Solomon represents a strong stable of artists, including William Wegman and Nam June Paik,
She is not looking for submissions at this time. However, she shares her insights into the art world
in a candid interview on page 472.
JTENRI GALLERY, 575 Broadway, New York NY 10012. (212)925-8500. Fax: (212)925-8501. Director:
Mikio Shinagawa. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents established artists. Sponsors 7 shows/year.
Average display time 6 weeks. Open September-July; Monday-Friday, 12-6, Saturday, 12-5. Located in Soho;
2,200 sq. ft.; interior by Scott Marble. 40% of space for special exhibitions.
Terms: Retail prices set by the gallery and the artist Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping
costs. Prefers artwork framed.
TIBOR DE NAGY GALLERY, 41 W. 57th St., New York NY 10019. (212)421-3780. Fax: (212)421-
3731. Directors: Andrew H. Arnst and Eric Brown. Retail gallery. Estab. 1950. Represents 18 emerging and
mid-career artists. Exhibited artists include Robert Berlind, Gretna Campbell, Rudy Burckhardt and Duncan
Hannah. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Closed August. Located midtown; 3,500
sq. ft. 100% of space for work of gallery artists. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $1,000-100,000; most work sold at $5,000-20,000.
• The gallery focus is on painting within the New York school traditions and photography.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawings, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage,
etchings, and lithographs. Most frequently exhibits oil/acrylic, watercolor and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits representation work as well as abstrct painting and sculpture. Genres include landscapes and
figurative work. Prefers abstract, painterly realism and realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Gallery is not looking for submissions at this time.
VIRIDIAN ARTISTS INC., (formerly Viiidian Gallery), 24 W. 57 St., New York NY 10019. (212)245-
2882. Director: Joan Krawczyk. Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1970. Exhibits the work of 35 emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 13 solo and 2 group shows/year. Average display time is 3 weeks.
Clientele: consultants, corporations, private collectors. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate clients. Overall
price range: $500-20,000; most work sold at $1,000-8,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, installation, photography and limited edition prints. Most frequently exhibits works on
canvas, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper and photography.
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INSIDER REPORT
Visibility Sends Powerful
Message to Galleries
Holly Solomon
For Holly Solomon, owner of one of New York's
most prestigious galleries, art is a necessity, not a
luxury. Not content just to work with art by day,
Solomon transformed her apartment into a veritable
art installation — filled to the brim with work by
William Wegman, Kim McConnel, Izhar Patkin
and others. Even her curtains are paintings. "I need
art because I find it nourishing," she says.
Art has been a passion since the age of 12, when
she wrote in her diary her earnest wish to one day be
a great actress and own "real oil paintings." While
her first loves were the pastel ballerinas of Degas and
the idyllic paintings of Fragonard, Solomon's tastes
evolved when she discovered the work of Arp and
Calder — not in a museum — but in the collection of her college housemother. "Miss
Barber was a great lady, not wealthy by any means, but she owned several pieces.
For the first time I realized — Ah! An ordinary person can collect art!"
That epiphany inspired Solomon to begin collecting while a young actress
struggling to make it in New York. When a group of artists persuaded her to open
a gallery, Solomon's experience as a collector gave her a distinct advantage. She
understood what drives collectors to buy.
"Collectors are people for whom art is absolutely necessary to get through
the day. They will justify any expense to own a particular piece. A collector might
even rationalize buying your painting because looking at it makes him feel like
getting up in the morning and going to work!" The desired piece need not be
beautiful. More often, it makes the collector think, evokes a strong emotion, or
just plain intrigues him.
Collectors get a raw deal, says Solomon. "It takes a brave soul to collect.
Collecting is often looked on as eccentric. It's risky to have things on your wall
other people have opinions about." Try to understand collectors' hearts. When
potential buyers express interest in your work, don't be intimidated— make
friends with them.
Galleries are misunderstood, too. If you think artists who have "connections"
get all the shows, you are partially right. You might think your work should speak
for itself, but in the real world, says Solomon, two factors come into play. First,
your work must be different from other artists' work. Secondly, you should be
visible in the arts community.
Being visible in the arts community merely means you regularly visit galleries,
attend openings, enter shows and are familiar with your peers in the art world.
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INSIDER REPORT, Solomon
Your visibility sends a message to galleries that you are committed to your art.
Shyness is no excuse, says Solomon. "When someone says Tm shy.' I say
'Aren't we all?' If you care about art and really need to do it, you have to get
over your shyness."
Galleries expect you to know what your fellow artists are up to. You have to
know what is being done to make sure your work doesn't look like "more of the
same" to galleries. It's also advantageous to get to know your peers because
galleries are more likely to represent your work if it is respected by other artists.
Art openings are perfect opportunities to meet other artists, says Solomon. It
is totally acceptable to walk up to even a well-known artist you've never met and
ask about his work. Introduce yourself to gallery people. Don't worry about
seeming obsequious. "You're not selling your body, you know! Ask for advice.
Talk to people on a human level It doesn't all have to be about art. Talk about
movies, museums, restaurants, or a book you've just read. I don't care what it is
you're interested in, but have some interests!"
According to Solomon, great artists have a balance in their lives. They spend
a great deal of time living and learning. They are curious about all kinds of things.
And they have a sensitivity outside the mainstream. Most importantly, they have
standards by which they live. "I'm not talking about religion — just that they are
spiritually committed to their work."
Electronic Super Highway is part of an installation by artist Nam June Paik that appeared in a show by
the same name at Holly Solomon Gallery in New York.
474 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
INSIDER REPORT, continued
The life of an artist can be a very satisfying one, says Solomon. "Most other
occupations, even creative endeavors like acting, composing, filmmaking and
writing — are largely collaborative efforts. Art is the only area where a lone voice
can still be heard."
Lone voices have powerful things to say, says Solomon. When artists
communicate powerful messages intelligently, galleries will respond. And most
gallery dealers, like Solomon, give artists plenty of freedom to create. "Artists
rule the art world, not galleries," she insists. "I don't tell artists what to do. They
tell me!"
— Mary Cox
Style: Exhibits hard-edge geometric abstraction, color field, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, postmod
ern works, primitivism, photorealism, abstract, expressionism, and realism. "Eclecticism is Viridian's policy.
The only unifying factor is quality. Work must be of the highest technical and aesthetic standards."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Sometimes
offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery
provides promotion, contract and representation.
Submissions: Send query letter, slides or call ahead for information on procedure. Portfolio review requested
if interested in artist's work.
Tips: "Artists often don't realize that they are presenting their work to an artist-owned gallery where they
must pay each month to maintain their representation. We feel a need to demand more of artists who submit
work. Because of the number of artists who submit work our critieria for approval has increased as we
receive stronger work than in past years as commercial galleries are closing."
JL.J. WENDER FINE CHINESE PAINTINGS, 3 E. 80th St., New York NY 10021. (212)734-3460.
Fax: (212)427-4945. Owners: Karen and Leon Wender. Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents established
artists. Exhibited artists include Zhu Qizhan, Qi Baishi. Sponsors 4-5 shows/year. Average display time 1
month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located on the upper Eastside of New York City; 1,500 sq.
ft. 90% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: private collectors, museums. 95% private collectors, 5%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $400-50,000; most work sold at $2,000-8,000.
Media: Considers watercolor, Chinese ink and color on paper. Most frequently exhibits Chinese ink and
color on paper.
Style: Exhibits traditional Chinese painting. Genres include landscapes, florals, wildlife and portraits. Prefers
landscapes, flowers, portraits (nonfigurative).
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs
to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from China or overseas Chinese. Prefers only traditional Chinese painting.
Send query letter with bio and photographs. Callfor appointment to show portfolio of originals and photo
graphs. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks.
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, 2520 Amsterdam Ave., New York NY 10033. (212)960-5390. Di
rector: Sylvia A. Herskowitz. Nonprofit museum. Estab. 1973. Interested in emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Clientele: New Yorkers and tourists. Sponsors 5-7 solo shows/year. Average display time is 3
months. "4 modern galleries; track lighting; some brick walls." Museum works can be sold through museum
shop.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints.
Style: Exhibits postmodernism, surrealism, photorealism and realism with Jewish themes or subject matter.
Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, portraits and figurative work. "We mainly exhibit works of
Jewish theme or subject matter or that reflect Jewish consciousness but are somewhat willing to consider
other styles or mediums."
Terms: Accepts work for exhibition purposes only, no fee. Pieces should be framed. Retail price is set by
gallery and artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping and framing.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, brochure, good-quality slides, photographs and statement about
your art. Prefers not to receive phone calls/visits. "Once we see the slides, we may request a personal visit."
Resumes, slides or photographs are filed if work is of interest.
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Tips: Mistakes artists make are sending "slides that are not identified, nor in a slide sheet." Notices "more
interest in mixed media and more crafts on display."
North Carolina
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF WINSTON-SALEM, 226 N. Marshall St., Winston-Salem NC 27101.
(910)722-0340. Executive Director: Sue Kneppelt. Nonprofit gallery. Gallery estab. 1982; organization estab.
1956. Represents 500 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. 375 members. Sponsors 12 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; office hours: Monday-Friday, 9-5; gallery hours: Monday-
Friday, 9-9; Saturday, 9-6. Located in the historic Sawtooth Building downtown. "Our gallery is 1,000 sq.
ft., but we often have the use of 2 other galleries with a total of 3,500 sq. ft. The gallery is housed in a
renovated textile mill (circa 1911) with a unique 'sawtooth' roof. 30% of space for special exhibitions; 70%
of space for gallery artists. Clientele: "generally walk-in traffic — this is a multi-purpose public space, used
for meetings, receptions, classes, etc." 85% private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$50-3,000; most work sold at $100-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etch
ings (no photo-reproduction prints). Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: "Artist pays entry fee for each show; if work is sold, we charge 30% commission. If work is unsold
at close of show, it is returned to the artist." Retail price set by the artist; artist pays shipping costs to and
from gallery. Artwork must be framed.
Submissions: Request membership information and/or prospectus for a particular show. Replies in 1 week
to membership/prospectus requests. Files "slides and resumes of our exhibiting members only."
Tips: "We don't seek out artists per se — membership and competitions are generally open to all. We advertise
call for entries for our major shows in national art magazines and newsletters. Artists can impress us by
following instructions in our show prospecti and by submitting professional-looking slides where appropriate.
Because of our non-elitist attitude, we strive to be open to all artists — from novice to professional, so first-
time artists can exhibit with us."
JCHAPELLIER FINE ART, 124 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh NC 27603. (919)828-9230. Fax: (919)833-1872.
E-mail: chapellier@aol.com. Director: Shirley C. Lally. Retail gallery. Estab. 1916. Represents 5 established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Sarah Blakeslee, Elsie Dinsmore Popkin. Sponsors 3-4 shows/year.
Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-5; Saturday, 11-3. Located near
downtown; 1,000 sq. ft. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 25% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
upscale. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-90,000; most work sold
at $3,000-10,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, paper, sculpture (limited
to small pieces) and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor, pastel.
Style: Exhibits impressionism and realism. Exhibits all genres. Prefers realism and impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from America. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio or photographs,
price list and description of works offered, exhibition record. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs, transparencies or slides. Replies in 1 month. Files material only if interested. Finds artists
through word of mouth, visiting art fairs and exhibitions.
$COMPTON ART GALLERY, 409 W. Fisher Ave., Greensboro NC 27401. (919)370-9147. Owner: Anne
Compton. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1985. Represents 60 emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include Marcos Belhove and Betty Mitchell. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year. Located near downtown. 75% of space for special exhibitions. 50% private
collectors; 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-4,000; most work sold at $1,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel.
Style: Considers contemporary expressionism, impressionism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals
and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (45% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
some insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed if oil, or a finished
canvas. Prefers matted watercolors.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, resume, brochure, photographs and SASE. Write to schedule
an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include originals, slides and transparencies. Replies in 1
month. Files brochures, resume and some slides.
Tips: "We only handle original work."
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DURHAM ART GUILD, INC., 120 Morris St., Durham NC 27701. (919)560-2713. Gallery Director:
Susan Hickman. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1948. Represents/exhibits 400 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists/year. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time 4!/2 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday,
9-9: Sunday, 1-6. Located in center of downtown Durham in the Arts Council Building; 3,600 sq. ft.; large,
open, movable walls. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: general public. 80% private collectors,
20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-14,000; most work sold at $200-1,200.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (30-40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion. Artist installs show. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Artists 18 years or older. Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. We accept slides
for review by January 31 for consideration of a solo exhibit. Does not reply. Artist should include SASE.
Finds artists through word of mouth, referral by other artists, call for slides.
^WELLINGTON B. GRAY GALLERY, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Jenkins Fine Art Center,
Greenville NC 27858. (919)757-6336. Fax: (919)757-6441. Website: http://ecuuax.cis. @ cu.edu/academics/
schdept/art/art.htm. Director: Gilbert W. Leebrick. Nonprofit university gallery. Estab. 1977. Represents
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 5-6 weeks. Open
year round. Located downtown, in the university; 5,500 sq. ft.; "auditorium for lectures, sculpture garden."
100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 25% private collectors, 10% corporate clients, 50% students,
15% general public. Overall price range: $1,000-10,000.
Media: Considers all media plus environmental design, architecture, crafts and commercial art, original
prints, relief, intaglio, planography, stencil and offset reproductions. Most frequently exhibits paintings,
printmaking and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Interested in seeing contemporary art in a variety of media.
Terms: 20% suggested donation on sales. Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance and promo
tion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure and SASE. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, slides, photographs and transparencies. Replies in 2-6 months. Files "all mailed infor
mation for interesting artists. The rest is returned."
fLEE HANSLEY GALLERY, 16 W. Martin St., Suite 201, Raleigh NC 27601. (919)828-7557. Proprietor:
Lee Hansley. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1993. Represents 40 mid-career and established artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Mary Anne K. Jenkins, Paul Hartley. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display
time 5-7 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-6; Saturday, 11-4. Located downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.;
3 small, intimate exhibition galleries, one small hallway interior. 75% of space for special exhibitions; 25%
of space for gallery artists. Clientele: local, state collectors. Overall price range: $250-18,000; most work
sold at $500-2,500.
Media: Considers all media except large-scale sculpture. Considers all types of prints except poster. Most
frequently exhibits painting/canvas, mixed media on paper.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, minimalism, color field, photoreal
ism, pattern painting, hard-edge geometric abstraction. Genres include landscapes, figurative work. Prefers
geometric abstraction, expressionism, minimalism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and verbal contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "Work must be strong, not political please." Send query letter with slides, bio and artist's
statement. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies in 2 months. Files slides,
resumes.
JERALD MELBERG GALLERY INC, 3900 Colony Rd., Suite C, Charlotte NC 28211. (704)365-3000.
Fax: (704)365-3016. President: Jerald Melberg. Retail gallery. Estab. 1983. Represents 26 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Arless Day and Wolf Kahn. Sponsors 15-16
shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6, Located in suburbs; 2,500
sq. ft. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: national. 70-75% private collectors, 25-30% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $1,000-80,000; most work sold at $2,000-6,000.
Media: Considers all media except photography and crafts. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently
exhibits pastel, oil/acrylic and monotypes.
Style: Genres include painterly abstraction, color field, impressionism and realism. Genres include florals
and landscapes. Prefers landscapes, abstraction and still life.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion. Gallery pays for shipping costs from gallery. Artists pays for
shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews, bio, SASE and price structure. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of transparencies and slides. Replies in 2-3 weeks. Finds artists through art
fairs, other artists, travel.
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Tips: "The common mistakes artists make is not finding out what I handle and not sending professional
quality materials."
SOMERHILL GALLERY, 3 Eastgate E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill NC 27514. (919)968-8868. Fax:
(919)967-1879. Director: Joseph Rowand. Retail gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 10 major shows/year, plus a varied number of smaller shows. Open all year.
10,000 sq. ft.; gallery features "architecturally significant spaces, pine floor, 18' ceiling, 6 separate gallery
areas, stable, photo, glass." 50% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, litho
graphs and serigraphs. Does not consider installation. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and glass.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Submissions: Focus is on Southeastern contemporary of the United States; however artists from all over
the world are exhibited. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and any relevant materials. Replies
in 6-8 weeks. Files slides and biographical information of artists.
North Dakota
JDAKOTA FINE ART, 307 Main Ave., Fargo ND 58103. (701)241-9897. Owner: Dan Jones. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents 30 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include Walter
Piehl, Betty Strand. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday,
10-5:30; Saturday, 10-4; Sunday, 12-4. Located downtown; 3,000 sq. ft.; features natural light, 12' ceilings,
floating walls. 25-40% of space for special exhibitions; 60-75% of space for gallery artists. 80% private
collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-7,000; most work sold at $300-1,200.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits landscape painting, printmaking,
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, minimalism, realism. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers
landscape painting, abstract painting, conceptual mixed media.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files slides. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by
other artists.
Tips: "Have good slides and a good attitude."
HUGHES FINE ART CENTER ART GALLERY, Department of Visual Arts, University of North Da
kota, Grand Forks ND 58202-7099. (701)777-2257. Director: Brian Paulsen. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1979.
Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks.
Open all year. Located on campus; 96 running ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
••Director states gallery is interested in "well-crafted, clever, sincere, fresh, inventive, meaningful,
unique, well-designed compositions — surprising, a bit shocking, etc."
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits painting, photographs and jewelry/metal work.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides "space to exhibit work and some limited contact with
the public and the local newspaper." Gallery pays for shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and resume. Portfolio review not required. Replies in 1 week.
Files "duplicate slides, resumes." Finds artists from submissions through Artist's & Graphic Designer's
Market listing, Art in America listing in their yearly museum compilation; as an art department listed in
various sources as a school to inquire about; the gallery's own poster/ads.
Tips: "We have a video we send out by request. Send slides and approximate shipping costs."
MINOT ART GALLERY, Box 325, Minot ND 58702. (701)838-4445. Executive Director: Jeanne M.
Rodgers. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1970. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors
9-12 shows/year. Average display time 1-2 months. Open all year. Located at North Dakota state fairgrounds;
1,600 sq. ft.; "2-story turn-of-the-century house." 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 100%
private collectors. Overall price range: $50-2,000; most work sold at $100-400.
ALWAYS ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with queries
and sample packages.
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Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, glass, photograph, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, serigraphs, linocuts
and etchings. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, acrylic and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers figurative, Americana and landscapes. No "commercial-style
work (unless a graphic art display)." Interested in all media.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers discounts to
gallery members and sometimes payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and con
tract; pays shipping costs from gallery or shipping costs are shared. Requires artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of good
quality photographs and slides. "Show variety in your work." Files material interested in. Finds artists
through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, submissions of slides and members' referrals.
Tips: "Do not call for appointment. We are seeing many more photographers wanting to exhibit. Will take
in a small show to fill in an exhibit."
NORTHWEST ART CENTER, Minot State University, 500 University Ave. W., Minot ND 58707.
(701)857-3264 or 3836. Fax: (701)839-6933. E-mail: olsonl@warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu. Director: Linda
Olson. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1970. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 15-
25 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year. Two galleries: Hartnett Hall Gallery; Monday-
Friday, 8-5; The Library Gallery; Monday-Friday, 8-10. Located on University campus; 1,000 sq. ft. 100%
of space for special exhibitions. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $100-40,000; most work sold
at $100-4,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints except posters.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are
shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and artist's statement. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of originals, photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 1-2 months. Files all material.
Finds artists through submissions, visiting exhibitions, word of mouth.
Tips: "Develop a professional presentation. Use excellent visuals — slides, etc."
Ohio
ALAN GALLERY, 36 Park St., Berea OH 44017. (216)243-7794. Fax: (216)243-7772. President: Alan
Boesger. Retail gallery and arts consultancy. Estab. 1983. Represents 25-30 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Sponsors 4 solo shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Clientele: 20% private collectors,
80% corporate clients. Overall price range: $700-6,000; most work sold at $1,500-2,000.
Media: Considers all media and limited edition prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, works on paper
and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits color field, painterly abstraction and surrealism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Western
and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are
shared.
Submissions: Send resume, slides and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of originals
and slides. All material is filed.
$THE ART EXCHANGE, 539 E. Town St., Columbus OH 43215. (614)464-4611. Fax: (614)464-4619.
Art consultancy. Estab. 1978. Represents 40 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Mary Beam, Carl KrabilL Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-5. Located near downtown; historic
neighborhood; 2,000 sq. ft; showroom located in Victorian home. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
corporate leaders. 20% private collectors; 80% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $150-6,000; most
work sold at $1,000-1,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, glass,
photogrpahy and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, watercolor.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, impressionism, realism. Genres include florals and landscapes. Prefers
impressionism, painterly abstraction, realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides or photographs. Write for appointment to show
portfolio. Replies in 2 weeks. Files slides or photos and artist information. Finds artists through word of
mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
Tips: "Our focus is to provide high-quality artwork and consulting services to the corporate, design and
architectural communities. Our works are represented in corporate offices, health care facilities, hotels,
restaurants and private collections throughout the country."
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fARTSPACE/LIMA, P.O. Box 1948, Lima OH 45802. (419)222-1721. Fax: (419)222-6587. Curator: Doug
las Drury. Nonprofit gallery. Exhibits 50-70 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Interested in seeing the
work of emerging artists. Sponsors 10-13 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year; Monday-
Friday, 10-4; Saturday, 10-2; Sunday, 2-4. Located downtown; 1,104 sq. ft. 100% of space for special
exhibitions. Clientele: local community. 80% private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$300-6,000; most work sold at $500-1,000.
* Most shows are thematic and geared toward education. A ceramic teapot exhibition was featured
in Ceramics Monthly (March 1996). An April 1996 show featured contemporary abstract sculpture.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, drawing.
Style: Exhibits all styles of contemporary and traditional work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, artist's statement and SASE. Portfolio should include
slides. Replies only if interested within 3-6 weeks. Files resume. Also represents about 30 regional artists
working in fine craft (glass, ceramics, etc.) and painting in gallery shop. Contact Megan Runk, Artspace
Gallery Shop if interested.
CHELSEA GALLERIES, 23225 Mercantile Rd., Beachwood OH 44122. (216)591-1066. Fax: (216)591-
1068. Director: Jill T. Wieder. Retail gallery. Estab. 1975. Represents/exhibits 400 emerging and mid-career
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Leonard Urso and Tom Seghi. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display
time 6 months. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday, 12-4. Located in suburban design and architec
tural resource area; 3,500 sq. ft.; open, adjustable showroom; easy access, free parking, halogen lighting.
40% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 85% private
collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-10,000; most work sold at $500-2,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, glass and ceramics.
Style: Exhibits all styles. All genres. Prefers impressionism, realism and abstraction.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photo
graphs and slides. Replies in 6 weeks. Files resume and slides.
Tips: "Be realistic in pricing — know your market."
THE A.B. CLOSSON JR. CO., 401 Race St., Cincinnati OH 45202. (513)762-5510. Fax: (513)762-5515.
Director: Phyllis Weston. Retail gallery. Estab. 1866. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Average display time 3 weeks. Clientele: general. Overall price range: $600-75,000.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, sculpture, original handpulled prints and limited
offset reproductions.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment or buys outright. Retail price set by gallery and artist. Customer
discounts and payment by installment are available. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send photos, slides and resume. Call or write for appointment. Portfolio review requested if
interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals. Finds artists through agents, visiting exhibitions,
word of mouth, various art publications, sourcebooks, submissions/seif-promotions and art collectors' refer
rals.
SPANGLER CUNNINGS GALLERY, 641 N. High St., Suite 106, Columbus OH 43215. (614)224-
4484. Fax: (614)224-4483. Owner/Director: Spangler Cummings. Retail gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 12
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open
all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5. Located slightly north of downtown in art district; 900 sq. ft.; features
historic architecture, rehabilitated with Frank Geary-inspired office. Clientele: upscale local community. 85%
private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-8,000; most work sold at $1,500-
3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, handcolored prints only. Most frequently exhibits oil on canvas
and acrylic on canvas.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, minimalism and color field. Prefers color field, painterly
abstraction, expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (negotiated commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts artists from all areas except local. Prefers only oil or acrylic on canvas based on
landscape. Send resume, slides, bio, brochure and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
Replies only if interested. Files material from potential artists. Finds artists through visiting art fairs, etc,
Tips: "Send in sleeves of slides (6-20 each) of one trend, subject, exploration, etc. Include retail prices with
slides."
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iHSLLEL JEWISH STUDENT CENTER GALLERY, 2615 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati OH 45220.
(513)221-6728. Fax; (513)221-7134. Gallery Curator: Claire Lee. Nonprofit gallery, museum. Estab. 1982.
Represents 5 emerging artists/academic year. Exhibited artists include Melissa Harshman, Erich Hartmann,
Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 5-6 weeks. Open all year Fall, Winter, Spring; Monday-Thurs
day, 9-5; Friday, 9-3; other hours in conjunction with scheduled programming. Located uptown (next to
University of Cincinnati); 1,056 sq. ft.; features the work of Jewish artists in all media; listed in AAA
Tom-book; has permanent collection of architectural and historic Judaica from synagogues. 20% of space for
special exhibitions; 80% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale, community, students. 90% private
collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $150-3,000; most work sold at $150-800.
Media: Considers all media except installations. Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits
prints/mixed media, watercolor, photographs.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, figurative work and Jewish themes. Avoids minimalism
and hard-edge geometric abstraction.
Terms: Artwork accepted for exhibit and there is a 30% commission. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion, contract, opening reception; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: "With rare exceptions, we feature Jewish artists." Send query letter with slides, bio or
photographs, SASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Replies in 1 week. Files bios/resumes,
description of work.
JjCUSSMAUL GALLERY, 140 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 338, Granville OH 43023. (614)587-4640. Owner:
James Young. Retail gallery, custom framing. Estab. 1989. Represents 6-12 emerging and mid-career artists/
year. Exhibited artists include James Young, Greg Mum Sponsors 3-4 shows/year. Average display time 30
days. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located downtown; 3,200 sq. ft.; restored building erected
1830— emphasis on interior brick wails and restored tin ceilings. 25% of space for art displays. Clientele:
upper-middle. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $75-2,500; most work
sold at $150-350.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolort mixed media, sculpture, glass, all types of prints. Most frequently
exhibits watercofor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, nee-expressionism, primitivism, abstraction, impressionism, realism. Prefers
impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or buys outright. Retail price set by the gallery.
Gaiety provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork
Submissions: Send query letter with resume*, slides, bio and SASE. Replies only if interested within 1
month. Files slides, bio or returns them. Finds artists through networking, talking to emerging artists.
Tips: "Don't overprice your work, be original. Have large body of work representing your overall talent
and style.'*
(MALTON GALLERY, 2709 Observatory, Cincinnati OH 45208. (513)321-8614. Director: DonaldMalton.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1974. Represents about 75 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibits 12
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Kendall Jan Jubb and Barbara Young. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located in high-income neighborhood shopping
district 1,700 sq. ft. "Friendly, non-intimidating environment." Two-person shows alternate with display of
gallery artists. Clientele: private and corporate. Overall price range: $250-10,000; most work sold at $400-
£500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage and original
faandptiled prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, florals and Figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist (sometimes in consulta
tion with gallery). Gallery provides insurance, promotion* contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist
pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers framed works for canvas; unframed works for paper.
Submtsstons: Send query letter with resume", slides or photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Replies in 2-
4 weeks. Files re$ume\ review or any printed material. Slides and photographs are returned.
Tips: "Never drop in without an appointment Be prepared and professional in presentation. This is a
business. Artists themselves should be aware of what is going on, not just in the "art world,' but with
everything."
THE MIDDLETOWN FINE ARTS CENTER, 130 N. Verity Pkwy., P.O. Box 441, Middletown OH
45042. 1513)424-2416. Contact: Peggy Davish. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1957. Represents emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 5 solo and/or group shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks.
Clientele: tourists, students, community. 95% private collectors, 5% corporate clients. Overall price range:
$100-1,000; most work sold at $150-500.
Media: Considers all media except prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil, acrylic and drawings.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers realism, impressionism and photorealism. "Our gallery does
not specialize in any one style or genre. We offer an opportunity for artists to exhibit and hopefully sell their
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work. This also is an important educational experience for the community. Selections are chosen 2 years in
advance by a committee."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers
customer discounts and payment by installment. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides
promotion; artist pays for shipping. Artwork must be framed and wired.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs and bio. Write for an appointment
to show portfolio, which should include originals, slides or photographs. Replies in 3 weeks-3 months
(depends when exhibit committee meets.). Files resume or other printed material. All material is returned if
not accepted or under consideration. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions and self-promotions.
Tips: "Decisions are made by a committee of volunteers, and time may not permit an on-the-spot interview
with the director."
MILLER GALLERY, 2715 Erie Ave., Cincinnati OH 45208. (513)871-4420. Fax: (513)871-4429. Co-
Directors: Barbara and Norman Miller. Retail gaDery. Estab. 1960. Interested in emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Represents about 50 artists. Sponsors 5 solo and 4 group shows/year with display time 1
month. Located in affluent suburb. Clientele: private collectors. Overall price range: $100-35,000; most
artwork sold at $300-12,000.
Media: Considers, oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage, works on paper, ceramic, fiber, bronze, stone, glass
and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits oil or acrylic, glass and sculpture,
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism and painterly abstraction. Genres include landscapes, interior scenes
and still lifes. "Everything from fine realism (painterly, impressionist, pointilist, etc.) to beautiful and colorful
abstractions (no hard-edge) and everything in between. Also handmade paper, collage, fiber and mixed
mediums."
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist and gallery. Sometimes
offers payment by installment. Exclusive area representation is required. Gallery provides insurance, promo
tion and contract; shipping and show costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides or photographs with sizes, wholesale (artist)
and selling price and SASE. All submissions receive phone or written reply. Finds artists through agents,
visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various art publications and sourcebooks, submissions/self-promotions,
art collectors' referrals, and Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market.
Tips: "Artists often either completely omit pricing info or mention a price without identifying as artist's or
selling price. Submissions without SASE will receive reply, but no return of materials submitted. Make
appointment — don't walk in without one. Quality, beauty, originality are primary. Minimal, conceptual,
political works not exhibited."
{ONLY ARTISTS, 1315 Main St., Cincinnati OH 45210. (513)241-6672. Partners: Patsy Bonafair, Donna
Schiff. Retail gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents 40 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Jimmy Sudduth, Howard Finster. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 2 months.
Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5, Located downtown; 900 sq. ft.; great downtown architecture. 30%
of space for special exhibitions; 70% of space for gallery artists. 30% private collectors. Overall price range:
$15-7,000; most work sold at $200-500.
Media: Considers acrylic, mixed media, ceramics, carving.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, contemporary folk art.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping
costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers untrained, self-taught.
JREINBERGER GALLERIES, CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART, 11141 E. Blvd., Cleveland OH
44106. (216)421-7407. Fax: (216)421-7438. Director: Bruce Checefsky. Nonprofit gallery, college. Estab.
1882. Represents established artists. 8 gallery committee members. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display
time 4-6 weeks. Open all year; Sunday 1-4, Monday 9-4, Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30-9. Located University
Circle; 5,120 sq. ft.; largest independant exhibit facility in Cleveland (for college or university). 100% of
space for special exhibitions. Clientele: students, faculty and community at large. 80% private collectors,
30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-75,000; most work sold under $1,000.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits prints, drawings, paintings, sculpture, installation,
fiber and experimental.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (15% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE and reviews. No phone in
quires. Replies in 6 months. Files bio and slides when applicable.
RUTLEDGE GALLERY, 1964 N. Main St., Dayton OH 45405. (513)278-4900. Director: Jeff Rufledge.
Retail gallery, art consultancy. Focus is on artists from the Midwest. Estab. 1991. Represents 80 emerging
and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include Pat Antonic, Chris Shatzby and M. Todd Muskopf.
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Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6. Located 1
mile north of downtown in Dayton's business district; 2800 sq. ft. "We specialize in sculpture and regional
artists. We also offer commissioned work and custom framing." 70% of space for special exhibitions; 70%
of space for gallery artists. Clientele: residential, corporate, private collectors, institutions. 65% private
collectors, 35% corporate collectors.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, paper, sculpture, ceramic,
craft, glass, jewelry, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, linocuts, etchings and posters. Most frequently exhib
its paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, color field, impressionism and realism.
Considers all genres. Prefers contemporary (modern), geometric and abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artists pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts mainly Midwest artists. Send query letter with resume, brochure, 20 slides and 10
photographs. Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs, slides and transparencies.
Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files "only material on artists we represent; others returned if
SASE is sent or thrown away."
Tips: "Be well prepared, be professional, be flexible on price and listen."
JSCARABB GALLERY, 28809 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland OH 44122. (216)591-11 15. Fax: (216)831-1552.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents dozens of emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Stanley Boxer. Sponsors 6-10 shows/year. Average display time 4-6 weeks. Open all year;
Tuesday-Friday, 10-5:30; Saturday, 10-5; closed Mondays. Located in a suburban area. 90% private collectors,
10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-35,000; most work sold at $6,000-12,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints.
Style: Exhibits all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE, reviews and videos. Write for appointment to
show portfolio of photographs, transparencies, slides and small works when applicable. Replies in 1-2 months.
Files slides and bios. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art fairs and
exhibitions, artists* submissions, etc.
Tips: "Avoid sending too much material: too many slides, photos."
SPACES, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland OH 44113. (216)621-2314. Alternative space. Estab. 1978.
Represents emerging artists. Has 300 members. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year. Located downtown Cleveland; 6,000 sq. ft.; "loft space with row of columns." 100% private
collectors.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits installation, painting and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers challenging new ideas.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. 20% commission. Retail price set by the artist. Sometimes offers
payment by installment. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Annual deadline in spring for submissions.
THE ZANESVILLE ART CENTER, 620 Military Rd.T Zanesville OH 43701. (614)452-0741. Fax:
(614)452-0797. Director: Philip Alan LaDouceur. Nonprofit gallery, museum. Estab. 1936. Represents emerg
ing, mid-career and established artists. "We usually hold 3 exhibitions per month." Sponsors 25-30 shows/
year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open all year; closed Mondays and major holidays. 1,152 sq. ft. 50%
of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: artists of distinguished talent.
25% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Most work sold at $300-1,500.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits watermedia, oil, collage, ceramics, sculpture and
children's art, as well as all photography media.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Accepts all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (33% commission on sales). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; artist responsible for shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs and reviews. Replies in 1 month.
Artist should follow up after query letter or appointment. Files bio or resume. Finds artists through exhibitions,
word of mouth, art publications and submissions.
Oklahoma
LACHENMEYER ART CENTER, 700 S. Little, P.O. Box 586, Gushing OK 74023. (918)225-7525.
Director: Rob Smith. Nonprofit. Estab. 1984. Represents 35 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited
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artists include Darrell Maynard, Steve Childers and Dale Martin. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display
time 2 weeks. Open in August, September, December; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-5; Tuesday, Thursday,
5-9. Located inside the Gushing Youth and Community Center; 550 sq. ft. 80% of space for special exhibi
tions; 80% of space for gallery artists. 100% private collectors.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs,
linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and works on paper.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers landscapes, portraits and Americana.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (0% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, professional quality slides, SASE and reviews. Call or write
for appointment to show portfolio of originals. Replies in 1 month. Files resumes. Finds artists through
visiting exhibits, word of mouth, other art organizations.
Tips: "We are booked one to two years in advance. I prefer regional artists."
NO MAN'S LAND MUSEUM, P.O. Box 278, Goodwell OK 73939-0278. (405)349-2670. Fax: (405)349-
2302. Director: Kenneth R. Turner. Museum. Estab. 1934. Represents emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 9-12 and
1-5. Located adjacent to university campus. 10% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: general, tourist.
100% private collectors. Overall price range: $20-1,500; most work sold at $20-500.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oils, watercolors and pastels.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, impressionism, photorealism and realism. Genres include landscapes, florals,
Americana, Southwestern, Western and wildlife. Prefers realist, primitive and impressionist.
Terms: "Sales are between artist and buyer; museum does not act as middleman." Retail price set by the
artist. Gallery provides promotion and shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, photographs and reviews. Call or write for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if interested within 3 weeks. Files all material. Finds
artists through art publications, exhibitions, news items, word of mouth.
SHORNEY GALLERY OF FINE ART, 6616 N. Olie, Oklahoma City OK 73116-7318. Owner/director:
Margo Shorney. Retail gallery. "Some private lessons and critiques given." Estab. 1976. Represents 40
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Rita Busch and Bill Thompson. Spon
sors 2 major shows/year, and several Artist of the Month shows. Average display time 1 month. Open all
year. Located in NW Oklahoma City; "gallery on one acre of land with landscaping, fish ponds and outdoor
and indoor entertaining spaces." 1,800 sq. ft; 66% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: experienced
as well as beginning collectors. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $60-
6,000; most work sold at $500-3,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media, sculpture, fiber, raku pottery,
stoneware, original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, etchings and serigraphs. Most
frequently exhibits bronze, oil and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, surrealism, imagism, conceptualism, color field, impressionism and
realism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Southwestern, Western, wildlife, portraits and figurative work.
Prefers painterly realism, impressionism and representational bronze sculpture.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (40% commission); or buys outright for 50% of retail pice. Retail
price set by gallery and artist. Gallery provides 50% of promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submission: Send query letter with resume, bio, brochure and SASE. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Replies only if interested within 3 months. Files bio, resume
and brochure.
Tips: "Artist should have exposure through juried shows, other galleries, education or workshops in their
expertise. Looking for serious, committed professionals, not 'Sunday' artists. We are adding artists only as
a niche develops or when a certain style is in demand. The clientele has become very discerning and requires
a greater degree of professionalism in all areas, the work itself and the presentation. We ship to out-of-state
buyers more often. They are looking for quality at reasonable prices, which has been good for emerging and
lesser-known artists."
Oregon
JBLACKFISH GALLERY, 420 NW Ninth Ave,, Portland OR 97209. (503)224-2634. Director: Cheryl
Snow. Retail cooperative gallery. Estab. 1979, Represents 24 emerging and mid-career artists. Exhibited artists
include Carolyn Wilhelm and Stephan Soihl. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Open all year. Located downtown, in
the "Northwest Pearl District; 2,500 sq. ft.; street-level, 'garage-type' overhead wide door, long, open space
(100' deep)." 70% of space for feature exhibits, 1 5-20% for gallery artists. Clientele: 80% private collectors,
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20% corporate clients. Overall price range: $250-12,0)0; most artwork sold at $900-1,400.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture,
ceramic, photography, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs,
pochoir and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits paintings, sculpture and prints.
Style; Exhibits expressionism, iteo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism, minimal
ism, color field, postmodern works, impressionism and realism. Prefers neo-expressionism, conceptualism
and painterly abstraction,
Terms: Accepts work on consignment from invited artists (50% commission); co-op membership includes
monthly dues plus donation of time (40% commission on sales). Retail price set by artist with assistance
from gallery on request. Customer discounts and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract, and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from northwest Oregon and southwest Washington ("unique exceptions
possible*"); "must be willing to be an active cooperative member— write for details." Send query letter with
resume, slides, SASE, reviews and statement of intent. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs
and slides. "We review throughout the year." Replies in 1 month. Files material only if exhibit invitation
extended. Finds artists through agents, visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various art publications and
sotzrcebooks, submissions/self-promotions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "Understand — via research — what a cooperative gallery is. Call or write for information packet. Do
not bring work or slides to us without first having contacted us by phone or mail/'
BUCKLEY CENTER GALLERY, UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Port
land OR 97203. (503)283-7258, E-mail: soissen@uofport.edu. Gallery Director: Michael Miller. University
gallery. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Don Gray and Melinda
Ttiorsoes. Sponsors 7 shows/year. Average display time 3-4 weeks. Open September-May; Monday-Friday;
8:30-8:00 and Saturday, 8:304:00. Located 5 miles from downtown Portland; 525 sq. ft.; 2 walls of floor to
ceiling windows (natural light). Clientele: students, faculty staff and locals. 100% private collectors. Overall
price range: $300-3,000; most work sold at $400-700.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Prefers oil/acrylic, photography, watercolor and mixed
media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers neo-expressionism, realism and primitivism.
Tenm; Accepts work on consignment (10% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Portland metropolitan area. No shipping, artist must deliver and
pick-up. Send query letter with resume*, professional slides, bio and SASE. Replies in 3 weeks. Files resumes.
PUTTERS GALLERY, LTD., 223 NW Ninth Ave., Portland OR 97209. (503)248-9378. Fax: (503)248-
9390. E-mail: bgl@teleport.com. Director: Jeffrey Butters. Retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents 50 emerg
ing and mid-career artists/year. Exhibited artists include David Geiser, Ming Fay. Sponsors 12 shows/year.
Average display time 1 month. Open all year: Tuesday-Friday, 1 0-5:30; Saturday, 1 1 -5. Located in Northwest
Triangle; 5,000 sq. ft.; concrete floors, large roll up garage doors. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community,
students. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-40,000; most work
sold at $500-1 0,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, graphic
works.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers painterly abstraction, expressionism, postmodern.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs, transparencies and slides. Replies in 2 months. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals
by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
JGRAVEN IMAGES GALLERY, 270 E. Main St., Ashland OR 97520. (541)488-4201. Fax: (541)488-
8077. Owner: Jack Hardesty. Retail gallery. Estab. 1994. Represents 15 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Yuji Hiratsuka, Steve McMillan. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average
display time l^month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Located downtown; 525 sq. ft. 100% of space
for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, local community. 10% private collectors. Overall price ranee- $100-
800; most work sold at $ 1 00-300.
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Media: Considers small sculpture, ceramics, glass, fine art prints only (contemporary). Most frequently
exhibits prints (contemporary fine arts), ceramics.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Prefers fine art prints and decorative ceramics. Prefers artists who can come for openings.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies in 1 month. Files only information on artists
to be exhibited. Finds artists through Northwest Print Council, out-of-town galleries, exhibitions, submissions.
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ART GALLERY, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene OR 97405. (503)747-
4501. Gallery Director: Harold Hoy. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1970. Exhibits the work of emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 7 solo and 2 group shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Most
work sold at $100-2,000.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits contemporary works. Interested in seeing "contemporary, explorative work of quality. Open
in terms of subject matter."
Terms: Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers customer discounts. Exclusive area representation not
required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. "We retain 25% of
the retail price on works sold."
Submissions: Send query letter, resume and slides with SASE. Portfolio review required. Resumes are
filed.
LAWRENCE GALLERY, Box 187, Sheridan OR 97378. (503)843-3633. Director: Gary Lawrence. Retail
gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1977. Represents 150 mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 10 two-
person and 1 group shows/year. "The gallery is surrounded by several acres of landscaping in which we
feature sculpture, fountains and other outdoor art." Clientele: tourists, Portland and Salem residents. 80%
private collectors, 20% corporate clients. Overall price range: $10-50,000; most work sold at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, glass,
jewelry and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor, metal sculpture and ceramic.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, impressionism, photorealism and realism. Genres include landscapes
and florals. "Our gallery features beautiful artworks that celebrate life."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Offers payment by
installments. Exclusive area representation required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract;
artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, brochure, slides and photographs. Portfolio review required if
interested in artists' work. Files resumes, photos of work, newspaper articles, other informative pieces and
artist's statement. Find artists through agents, visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, art publications and
sourcebooks, submissions/self-promotions, art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "Do not bring work without an appointment."
RICKERT ART CENTER AND GALLERY, 620 N. Hwy. 101, Lincoln City OR 97367. (503)994-
0430. Fax: (503)1-800-732-8842. Manager/Director: Lee lindberg. Retail gallery. Represents more than 20
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Sharon Rickert. Sponsors 3 shows/
year. Open all year; daily, 9:30-5:30. Located south end of town on main street; 2,300 sq. ft.; 50-year-old
building. 20% of space for special exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery artists. Overall price range: $200-
6,000; most work sold at $800-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, sculpture, lithographs, serigraphs and posters.
Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, florals, Southwestern, Western, wildlife, portraits,
figurative work, seascapes. Prefers seascapes, florals, landscapes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and photographs. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals. Artist should follow up with call.
Tips: Looking for landscapes and seascapes in oil.
tROGUE GALLERY & ART CENTER, 40 S. Bartlett, Medford OR 97501. (503)772-8118. Executive
Director: Nancy Jo Mullen. Nonprofit rental gallery. Estab. 1961. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday 10-
5, Saturday 104. Located downtown; main gallery 240 running ft. (2,000 sq. ft.); rental/sales and gallery
shop, 1,800 sq. ft.; classroom facility, 1,700 sq. ft "This is the only gallery/art center/exhibit space of its
kind in region, excellent facility, good lighting." 33% of space for special exhibitions; 33% of space for
gallery artists. 95% private collectors. Overall price range: $100-5,000; most work sold at $300-600.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits mixed media, drawing, painting,
sculpture, watercolor.
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Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers figurative work, collage, landscape, florals, handpulled prints.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; in the case of main gallery exhibit, gallery assumes cost for shipping 1
direction, artist 1 direction.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call or write for appointment. Replies
in 1 month.
Pennsylvania
ALBER GALLERIES, 3300 Darby Rd., Suite 5111, Haverford PA 19041. (610)896-9297. Owners: Howard
and Elaine Alber. Wholesale gallery/art consultancy. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Clientele: 20% private collectors, 80% corporate clients, cooperating with affiliated galleries. Overall price
range: $25-10,000; most work sold at $150-800.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, photography,
woodcuts, linocuts, lithographs and serigraphs.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism. Considers all styles. Genres
include landscapes and figurative work. "We're a contributor to the sales and rental gallery of the Philadelphia
Museum of Art."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Exclusive
area representation not required.
Submissions: Presently, only accepting work requested by clients (search material).
Tips: Advises artists to "stop being loners. Join Artists Equity Association (local and national chapters) to
get better laws for the art world."
THE ART BANK, 3028 N. Whitehall Rd., Norristown PA 19403-4403. Phone/fax: (610)539-2265. Direc
tor: Phyllis Sunberg. Retail gallery, art consultancy, corporate art planning. Estab. 1985. Represents 40-50
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Lisa Fedon, and Bette Ridgeway.
Average display time 3-6 months. Open all year; by appointment only. Located in a Philadelphia suburb;
1,000 sq. ft.; Clientele: corporate executives and their corporations. 20% private collectors, 80% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $300-35,000; most work sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, sculpture, glass, installation, hologra
phy, exotic material, lithography, serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits acrylics, serigraphs and sculpture.
! Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, color field and hard-edge geometric abstraction. Genres
include landscapes. Prefers color field, hard edge abstract and impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork un-
framed.
Submissions: Prefers artists from the region (PA, NJ, NY, DE). Send query letter with resume, slides,
brochure, SASE and prices. Write for appointment to show portfolio of originals (if appropriate), photographs
and corporate installation photos. Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Files "what I think I'll use —
after talking to artist and seeing visuals." Finds artists through agents, by visiting exhibitions, word of mouth,
art publications and sourcebooks, submissions.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, 1622 Chestnut St., 1st Floor, Philadelphia PA 19103.
(215)567-7080. Fax: (215)246-3339. Gallery Coordinator: Alicia A. Bruno. Estab. 1971. Represents/exhibits
emerging, mid-career and established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors 12
shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-6; Saturday, 9-3. Located in
Center City Philadelphia. Clientele: local community and students. Overall price range: $150-2,000* most
work sold at $400-500.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawing, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, photography and
all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits photography, graphic design, illustration and painting (all media).
Style: Exhibits all styles. All genres.
Terms: No rental fee. Artist retains 100% of sales. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion. "Invitation payment must be worked out with gallery." Artists pays for shipping costs. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Replies in 3 months. Finds artists through word of mouth and referrals.
CAT'S PAW GALLERY, 31 Race St., Jim Thorpe PA 18229. (717)325-4041. Director/Owner: John and
Louise Herbster. Retail gallery. Represents 100 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited
artists include Shelley Buonaiuto, Nancy Giusti. Sponsors 1 or 2 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year; April-December, Wednesday-Sunday, 11-5; January-March, by chance or appointment. Lo
cated in historic downtown district; 400 sq. ft.; in one of 16 "Stone Row" 1848 houses built into mountain
side. 40% of space for special exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, tourists,
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corporate. 50% private collectors. 5% corporate. Overall price range: $2-2,000; most work sold at $20-200.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, craft, fiber, glass, original hand-pulled prints. Most frequently exhibits ceramics, sculpture and
jewelry.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Only domestic feline subjects.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). "We usually purchase, except for major exhibits." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts artists from all regions of the US. Send query letter with resume, slides or photo
graphs, bio, brochure and reviews. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies
only if interested within 1 week. Files all material of interest. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and
trade shows, word of mouth, submissions, collectors, art publications.
Tips: "Submit only studio work depicting the domestic feline. We strive to treat cat art in a serious manner.
Cat art should be accorded the same dignity as equestrian art. We are not interested in cutsey items aimed
at the mass market. We will review paintings and graphics, but are not currently seeking them."
CENTER GALLERY OF BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Elaine Langone Center, Lewisburg PA 17837.
(717)524-3792. Fax: (717)524-3480. E-mail: peltier@bucknell.edu. Director: Johann JK Reusch. Assistant
Director: Cynthia Peltier. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1983, Represents emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 11-5; Saturday-
Sunday, 1-4. Located on campus; 3,000 sq. ft. plus 40 movable walls.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, prints and photographs.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres.
Terms: Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion (local) and contract; artist pays
shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals. Replies in 2 weeks. Files bio, resume, slides. Finds artists through occasional artist invitationals/
competitions.
Tips: "We usually work with themes and then look for work to fit that theme."
JTHE CLAY PLACE, 5416 Walnut St., Pittsburgh PA 15232. (412)682-3737. Fax: (412)681-1226. Direc
tor: Elvira Peake. Retail gallery. Estab. 1973. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Warren MacKenzie and Kirk Mangus. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Open all year.
Located in small shopping area; "second level modern building with atrium." 2,000 sq. ft. 50% of space for
special exhibition. Overall price range: $10-2,000; most work sold at $40-100.
Media: Considers ceramic, sculpture, glass and pottery. Most frequently exhibits clay, glass and enamel.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission), or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net
30 days). Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery.
Submissions: Prefers only clay, some glass and enamel Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs,
bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include actual work rather than
slides. Replies in 1 month. Does not reply when busy. Files resume. Does not return slides. Finds artists
through visiting exhibitions and art collectors' referrals.
Tips: "Functional pottery sells well. Emphasis on form, surface decoration. Some clay artists have lowered
quality in order to lower prices. Clientele look for quality, not price/'
^CONCEPT ART GALLERY, 1031 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15218. (412)242-9200. Director:
Sam Berkovitz. Retail gallery. Estab. 1972. Clientele: 60% private collectors, 40% corporate clients. Repre
sents 40 artists; emerging, mid-career and established.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass and limited edition original handpulled prints. Most frequently
exhibits watercolor, prints and paintings.
Style: Exhibits geometric abstraction, color field, painterly abstraction, impressionistic, photorealistic, ex-
pressionistic and neo-expressionistic works. Genres include landscapes and florals, 19th century European
and American paintings. Interested in seeing "a wide range of styles and quality work.**
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price is set by gallery. Exclusive area representation required.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, good-quality slides, photographs and SASE.
Tips: "Only show work appropriate for the gallery."
GALLERY ENTERPRISES, 310 Bethlehem Plaza Mall, Bethlehem PA 18018. (610)8684139. Fax:
(610)868-9482. Owner: David Michael Donnangelo. Wholesale gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents/exhibits 10
established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Exhibited
artists include K. Haring and Andy Warhol. Sponsors 1 show/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all
year; 12:30-5:30. Located in mall, 700 sq. ft.; good light and space. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
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Clientele: upscale. 50% private collectors; 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $350-5,000; most
work sold at $1,200-2,500.
Media: Considers all media, etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and posters. Most frequently exhibits sen-
graphs, lithography and posters.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, realism, surrealism and environmental. Genres include landscapes and
wildlife. Prefers pop art, kenetic art, environmental and surrealism.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Well-established artists only. Send query letter with slides and photographs. Call for appoint
ment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. "If slides or photos are sent they will be kept on file but
not returned. We reply only if we are interested."
f GALLERY 500, Church & Old York Rds., Elkins Park PA 19027. (215)572-1203. Fax: (215)572-7609.
Owners: Harriet Friedburg and Rita Greenfield. Retail gallery. Estab. 1969. Represents emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Sponsors 6-8 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-
Saturday, 10-5:30. Located in Yorktown Inn Courtyard of Shops; 3,000 sq. ft.; 40% of space for special
exhibitions; 60% of space for gallery artists. 20% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $50-6,000; most work sold at $200-3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, collage, handmade paper, sculpture,
ceramics, metal, wood, furniture, jewelry, fiber and glass. Most frequently exhibits jewelry, ceramics, glass,
furniture and painting. *
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, color field, pattern painting and geometric abstraction. Genres include
landscape, still life and figurative work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and
shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from US and Canada. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure,
price list and SASE. Replies in 1 month. Files all materials pertaining to artists who are represented. Finds
artists through craft shows, travel to galleries.
JRENA HAVESON GALLERY, 2820 Smallman St., Pittsburgh PA 15222. (412)471-5444. Fax: (412)471-
2919. Owner: Rena Haveson. Retail gallery. Estab. 1986. Represents 40 mid-career artists/year. Interested
in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Burton Morris, Val Dubasky. Sponsors 3
shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year. 1,100 sq. ft.; warehouse decor. 50% of space for
special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale. 40% private collectors, 10% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $2,000-5,000; most work sold at $3,000 minimum.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, mixed media, acrylic
paintings.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction. Exhibits all genres. Prefers painterly abstraction, impressionist land
scape, bronze sculpture.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, reviews and artist's statement. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files resumes and slides. Finds
artists through travel.
Tips: "Don't call without sending slides first."
LANCASTER MUSEUM OF ART, (formerly Community Gallery of Lancaster County), 135 N. Lime
St., Lancaster PA 17602. (717)394-3497. Executive Director: Ellen Rosenholtz. Assistant Director: Carol
Foley. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1965. Represents 12 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. 500
members. Exhibited artists include Alice Neel, Christo, Tom Lacagnini. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-4; Sunday, 12-4. Located downtown Lancaster;
4,000 sq. ft.; neoclassical architecture. 100% of space for special exhibitions. 100% of space for gallery
artists. Overall price range: $100-25,000; most work sold at $100-10,000.
Media: Considers all media.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance; shipping costs are shared. Artwork must be ready for presentation.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs and SASE. Files slides, resume, artist's
statement. Finds artists through word of mouth, other galleries and "many times the artist will contact me
first."
Tips: Advises artists to submit quality slides and well-presented proposal. "No phone calls."
^GILBERT LUBER GALLERY, 1220 Walnut St., Philadelphia PA 19107. (215)732-2996. Fax: (215)546-
2210. Co-owner: Shirley Luber. Retail gallery. Estab. 1971. Represents mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Shigeki Kuroda, Kazutoshi Sugiura. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time
6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 11-30-5:30. Located Center City; 1,000 sq. ft.; Asian art. 50% of
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space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, decorators. 50% private
collectors. Overall price range: $5-15,000; most work sold at $200-500.
Media: Considers watercolor, mixed media, paper, craft, woodblocks, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs,
mezzotints, serigraphs and etching. Most frequently exhibits woodblocks, silkscreen and mezzotints.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers landscapes, floral and actor prints.
Terms: Artwork is bought outright. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion
and shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Asia. Prefers only works on paper. Send query letter with resume
and photographs. Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals. Finds artists through agents, exhibitions
and word of mouth.
JMAIN LINE ART CENTER, Old Buck Rd. and Lancaster Ave., Haverford PA 19041. (215)525-0272.
Director: Judy Herman. Accepts only artists from Mid-Atlantic (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York,
Delaware). Interested in emerging artists. Average display time 1 month. "Spacious galleries (high ceilings,
hardwood floors) in 19th century 'white house'.'1 Clientele: 100% private collectors. Overall price range-
$50-3,000; most work sold at $40-300.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, craft, fiber, glass and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits works
on paper, paintings and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. "Main Line Art Center has a varied exhibition schedule to complement
its educational mission to serve Montgomery and Delaware counties with classes and a wide range of arts
activities as well as to create an active forum for artists in this community. Our annual schedule includes
juried and curated exhibitions (works on paper exhibition, craft, painting and sculpture), an art festival, a
faculty exhibition, student and professional members' exhibitions and exhibitions of public school artwork."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation not required. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals and slides. Files resumes. All material returned if not accepted or under consideration.
Tips: "Nonprofit spaces are gaining status and filling an important vacuum. We've added a juried art festival
targeted at our local community which presents a range of affordable art and fine crafts."
$MATTRESS FACTORY, 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh PA 15212. (412)231-3169. Fax: (412)322-
2231. E-mail: info@mattress.org. Website: http://www.mattress.org. Curator: Michael Olijnyk. Nonprofit
contemporary arts museum. Estab. 1977. Represents 8-12 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include James Turrell, Bill Woodrow, Ann Hamilton, Jessica Stockholder, John Cage, Allain
Wexter, Winnifred Lutz and Christian Boltanski. Sponsors 8-12 shows/year. Average display time 6 months.
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday 1-5; closed August. Located in Pittsburgh's historic Mexican War streets;
14,000 sq. ft.; a six-story warehouse and a turn-of-the century general store present exhibitors of temporary
and permanent work.
Media: Considers site-specific installations — completed in residency at the museum.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
Replies in 3 months.
OLIN FINE ARTS GALLERY, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington PA 15301. (412)223-61 10.
Gallery Chairman: P. Edwards. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1982. Exhibits emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include Jim Salem and Michael Gorrie. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time
3 weeks. Open all year. Located near downtown (on campus); 1,925 sq. ft.; modern, air-conditioned, flexible
walls, secure. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: mostly area collectors and students. 95%
private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Most work sold at $300-500.
• This gallery describes its aesthetic and subject matter as "democratic."
Media: Considers all media, except installation, offset reproductions and pochoir. Most frequently exhibits
oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers realism/figure, landscapes and abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers
customer discounts. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Portfolio review not required. "A
common mistake artists make is sending unprofessional material." Replies in 2-4 weeks. Finds artists through
word of mouth, submissions and self-promotions.
Tips: Values "timely follow-through."
1ONLINE GALLERY, Internet Marketing Corporation, P.O. Box 280, Chalfont, PA 18914-0280. (215)997-
1234. Fax: (215)997-1991. Website: http://www.OnLineGallery.com. Marketing manager: Leah Lembo. Vir
tual gallery located on the Internet. Estab. 1996. Represents over 500 emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Located on the Internet.
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Media: Considers all media.
Style: Considers all styles
Terms: There is a rental fee for space. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion.
Submissions: Call or write for information on submitting work. Portfolio should include photographs,
slides, transparencies and/or digital files. Replies in 1 week. Files all material. Finds artists through referrals,
direct solicitation.
tPAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER, 230 Vine St., Philadelphia PA 19106. (215)925-9914. Fax: (215)925-
7402 Gallery Director: A.M. Weaver. Nonprofit gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1969. Represents
emerging mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 7-9 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open
September-June. Located in Old City Philadelphia; 3,500 sq. ft.; "two levels and a large exhibit room
contiguous to a performance space, wheel chair accessible." 100% of space for specialexmbitions. Clientele:
corporations, students, artists and "grass-roots types/' Overall price range: $800-2,000; most work sold at
$500-1,000. „ J . -
Media: Considers performance art and all media except glass. Original handpulled prints, woodcuts, engrav
ings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, linocuts, etching and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits
paintings, works on paper, sculpture and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Primarily promotes experimental works.
Terms: Buys artwork outright for 100% of retail price or "in the nonprofit/alternative space, artist pays
20% of retail price." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract;
shipping costs are shared. " Artwork must be ready to present."
Submissions: Prefers Philadelphia artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure and reviews. Call
to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should include originals and slides. Repbes in 6
months. Files slides and resumes.
ROSENFELD GALLERY, 113 Arch St., Philadelphia PA 19106. (215)922-1376. Owner: Richard Rosen-
feld. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 35 emerging and mid-career artists/year. Sponsors 18 shows/
year Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year; Wednesday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, noon-5. Located
downtown, "Old City"; 2,200 sq. ft.; ground floor loft space. 85% of space for gallery artists. 80% private
collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-6,000; most work sold at $1,500-2,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel drawing, mixed media, paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft,
fiber, glass, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, monoprints, wood engravings and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits works on paper, sculpture and crafts.
Styte: Exhibits all styles. Prefers painterly abstraction and realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion: shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, various
art publications and submissions.
THE STATE MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, Third and North St., Box 1026, Harrisburg PA 17108-
1026. (717)787-4980. Contact: Senior Curator, Art Collections. The State Museum of Pennsylvania is the
official museum of the Commoewealth, which collects, preserves and exhibits Pennsylvania history, culture
and natural heritage. The Museum maintains a collection of fine arts, dating from 1645 to present. Current
collecting and exhibitions focus on works of art by contemporary Pennsylvania artists. The Archives of
Pennsylvania Art includes records on Pennsylvania artists and continues to document artistic activity in the
state by maintaining records for each exhibit space/gallery in the state. Estab. 1905. Sponsors 9 shows/year.
Accepts only artists who are Pennsylvania natives or past or current residents. Interested in emerging and
mid-career artists.
Media: Considers all media including oil, works on paper, photography, sculpture, installation and crafts.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE and bio. Replies in 1-3 months. Retains resume
and bio for archives of Pennsylvania Art Photos returned if requested. Finds artists through professional
literature, word of mouth, Gallery Guide, exhibits, all media and unsolicited material.
Tips: "Have the best visuals possible. Make appointments. Remember most curators are also overworked,
underpaid and on tight schedules."
ZOLLER GALLERY, Penn State University, 102 Visual Arts Building, University Park PA 16802. (814)863-
3352. Contact: Exhibition Committee. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1971. Exhibits 250 emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average
display time 4-6 weeks. Closed in May. Located on Penn State University campus; 2,200 sq. ft. 100% of
space for special exhibitions. Overall price range: $50-10,000; most work sold at $300-500.
* This campus gallery features artists' lectures, installation art, visual artists' residencies and interdis
ciplinary events.
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Alternative Space Offers
Conceptual Outlet
When the average person hears the word "art,"
painting and perhaps sculpture come to mind. But
to the open-minded, art can take any form, albeit
unconventional, odd, outlandish or off-beat; cre
ated not in oils, acrylics, pastels, or clay, but from
bed sheets, shoe boxes, steel drums or house flies.
Art can be built; art can be installed. And alterna
tive spaces exist to accommodate artists with ideas
extending beyond canvas or paper to the conceptual
realm of installation.
Pittsburgh is home to one such space, a museum
called the Mattress Factory, unique in that it's
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solely devoted to installation work. And although
called "museum," curator Michael Olijnyk says
the Mattress Factory doesn't feel like one. "You're not separated from the work
by a velvet rope — you're in it. So it's easier to react. The work is not a painting
on the wall or a sculpture on a pedestal. You can approach it in a different way."
Olijnyk and company don't accept specific ideas from artists, unlike most
galleries showing installation pieces. Instead they choose artists by viewing previ
ous work (either submitted as one would approach a traditional gallery or seen
on studio visits) and offer artists a space in which to create. "We want the situation
to be as close to working in their studios as possible. They come here and choose
where they want to work and decide what they want to do in that space. They're
not bringing an idea from somewhere else, they're actually making a site-specific
piece for us."
Olijnyk says that a lot of museums do installation and performance work, but
the Mattress Factory is different, because they collect installations and have some
permanent displays. One floor of the main building (a six-story former ware
house) houses three permanent works by James Turrell. "There are very few
permanent installations in the world. You see them up for special exhibitions,
and because they take up so much room, you never see them again. We're really
the only place in the world where you can see permanent pieces installed"
Although most installation work is not permanent, it can be sold. Individual
collectors and museums and galleries can purchase the plans to a work. "They're
sold as a sort of a travelling idea, very similar to buying the plans for a house
from an architect. The buyer owns the rights to rebuild it."
Once artists are chosen and pick their space among the 14,000 square feet in
two buildings, Olijnyk becomes less curator and more general contractor, orches
trating construction and locating materials for the working artists — some
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
basic some quite odd. Ideas for installation work really have no limits (think
Christo draping islands with pink cellophane). The Mattress Factory has knocked
out walls and installed new plumbing to aid artists in fulfilling their visions.
Olijnyk has borrowed 6,600 cans of beer from Budweiser and located garbage
bags of human hair. . .
In an exhibit entitled "Bad Environment for White Monochrome Paintings,
the Mattress Factory staff bred flies for a year. They were in a completely sealed,
pristine-white space that the public entered through a glass and steel corridor.
"Behind the windows there were four pure white paintings hanging on the walls
with bowls in front of them. In the bowls were the flies. Every week someone
would go in and change the food and water, and as it got wanner, there were
more and more flies, and the windows got dirtier and the paintings got dirtier. It
was almost like a scientific experiment."
What's special about much installation work is that seeing photos or reading
descriptions won't give the full effect— the work must be experienced. A good
example is a Mattress Factory exhibit called "Cold Fashioned Room," conceived
by Buzz Spector. You opened a door to find what appeared to be a Victorian
library. There was a dropped ceiling with wallpaper that looked like old tin tiles;
wood paneling, oriental rugs, old furniture and books. The only strange thing was
that in the fireplace, instead of a fire, there was a freezer unit blowing icy air into
the space, and it was like a refrigeration unit, completely insulated and 28 degrees.
"When you opened up the door everything looked normal, but you saw a vase
of flowers sitting on the table. They were frozen solid. In the summer when it
Message From So/nt Verorika, 1 994-95 is the title of L'ubo Staeho's installation at the Mattress Factory.
The installation was created using fabric, clothes lines, cloches pins and transferred images.
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was humid, the hot air would hit the mirror above the fireplace mantel and just
frost it over. In the pictures we have, it just looks like a Victorian room. You had
to feel it. So many works have different experiences than just seeing. There's
often a sensation, a sound, a smell."
— Alice P. Buening
Media: Considers all media, styles and genres.
Terms: "We charge no commission." Retail price set by artist Gallery provides insurance and promotion;
shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: uWe accept proposals once a year. Deadline is February 1." Send query letter with resume*,
slides, reviews and SASE. Replies by April 1. Files resumes.
Rhode Island
HERA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, HERA GALLERY, 327 Main St., P.O. Box 336, Wakefield
RI 02880. (401)789-1488. Director: Alexandra Broches. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1974. Located in downtown
Wakefield, a rural resort Northeast area (near Newport beaches). Exhibits the work of emerging and mid-
career artists. 15 members. Sponsors 16 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year. Located
downtown; 1,200 sq. ft. 40% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media and original handpulled prints.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism, post-
modem works, realism and photorealism. "We are interested in innovative, conceptually strong, contempo
rary works that employ a wide range of styles, materials and techniques." Prefers "a culturally diverse range
of subject matter which explores contemporary social and artistic issues important to us all."
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time. Retail price set by artist. Sometimes offers customer
discount and payment by installments. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays for shipping, or sometimes
shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume", slkles and SASE. Portfolio required for membership; slicks
for invitational/juried exhibits. Files resume. Finds artists through word of month, advertising in art publica
tions, and referrals from members.
Tips: "Be sensitive to the cooperative nature of our gallery. Everyone donates time and energy to assist in
installing exhibits and running the gallery. Please write for membership guidelines, and send SASE,"
South Carolina
CECELIA COKER BELL GALLERY, Cote College, 300 E. College Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550.
(803)383-8152. Director: Larry Merriman. "A campus-located teaching gallery which exhibits a great diver
sity of media and style to expose students and the community to the breadth of possibility for expression in
art. Exhibits include regional, national and international artists with an emphasis on quality. Features interna
tional shows of emerging artists and sponsors competitions." Estab. 1984. Interested in emerging and mid-
career artitsts. Sponsors 5 solo shows/year. Average display time 1 month. "Gallery is 30X40, located in
art department; grey carpeted walls, track lighting."
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, installation,
photography, performance art, graphic design and priatmaking. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture/
installation and mixed media.
Style: Considers all styles. Not interested in conservative/commercial art.
Terms: Retail price set by artist (sales are not common). Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send resume, good-quality slides and SASE by November I. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of slides.
PORTFOLIO ART GALLERY, 2007 Devine St., Columbia SC 29205. (803)256-2434. Owner: Judith
Roberts. Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1980. Represents 40-50 emerging, mid-career and estab-
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lished artists. Exhibited artists include Sharon Bliss, Sigmund Abeles and Joan Ward Elliott. Sponsors 4-6
shows/year Average display time 3 months. Open all year. Located in a 1930s shopping village, 1 mile from
downtown; 500 sq. ft plus 1,100 sq. ft.; features 12 foot ceilings. 100% of space for work of gallery artists.
"We have added exhibition space by opening second location (716 Saluda Ave.) around the corner from our
16-year location. The new space has excellent visibility and accomodates large pieces. A unique feature is
glass shelves where matted and medium to small pieces can be displayed without hanging on the wall."
Clientele: professionals, corporations and collectors. 40% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Over
all price range: $150-12,500; most work sold at $300-3,000.
• Portfolio Art Gallery was selected by readers of the local "entertainment" weekly paper as the best
gallery.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic,
glass, original handpuUed prints, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings,
lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and original prints.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, imagism, minimalism, color field, impressionism,
realism, photorealism and pattern painting. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers land
scapes/seascapes, painterly abstraction and figurative work. "I especially like mixed media pieces, original
prints and oil paintings. Pastel medium and watercolors are also favorites. Kinetic sculpture and whimsical
clay pieces." .
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers
payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Art
work may be framed or unfrarned.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE and reviews. Write for
appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides, photographs and transparencies. Replies only if interested
within 1 month. Files tearsheets, brochures and slides. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and referrals.
Tips: "The most common mistake beginning artists make is showing all the work they have ever done. I
want to see only examples of recent best work— untrained, originals (no copies)— at portfolio reviews."
South Dakota
THE HERITAGE CENTER, INC., Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge SD 57770. (605)867-5491. Fax:
(605)867-1291, Director: Brother Simon. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents emerging, mid-career
and established artists. Sponsors 6 group shows/year. Accepts only Native Americans. Average display time
10 weeks. Clientele: 80% private collectors. Overall price range: $50-1,500; most work sold at $100-400.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, sculpture and original handpulled
prints.
Style: Exhibits contemporary, impressionism, primitivism, Western and realism. Genres include Western.
Specializes in contemporary Native American art (works by Native Americans). Interested in seeing picto-
graphic art in contemporary style. Likes clean, uncluttered work.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Customer discounts
and payment by installments are available. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, brochure and photographs Wants to see "fresh work and new
concepts, quality work done in a professional manner." Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's
work. Finds artists through word of mouth, publicity in Native American newspapers.
Tips: "Show art properly matted or framed. Good work priced right always sells. We still need new Native
American artists if their prices are not above $300. Write for information about annual Red Cloud Indian
Art Show."
Tennessee
BENNETT GALLERIES, Dept. AGDM, 4515 Kingston Pike, KnoxvilleTN 37919. (615)584-6791. Direc
tor: Marga Hayes. Owner: Rick Bennett. Retail gallery. Represents established artists. Exhibited artists include
Richard Jolley, Carl Sublett, Scott Duce, Sarah Frederick, Lanie Oxman, Charles Movalli and James Tormey.
Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located in West Knoxville. Clientele:
70% private collectors; 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-20,000; most work sold at
$2,000-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, naked media, works on paper, sculpture, ceramic,
craft, glass, original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, ceramic/clay, wood, glass and
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, abstraction, figurative, non-objective, impressionism and realism. Genres in
clude landscapes, still life and interiors. Prefers realism and contemporary styles.
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Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion,
contract from gallery. "We are less willing to pay shipping costs for unproven artists." Prefers artwork
framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE and reviews. Portfolio review
requested if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals, slides, photographs and transparen
cies. Replies in 6 weeks. Files samples and resume. Finds artists through agents, visiting exhibitions, word
of mouth, various art publications, sourcebooks, submissions/self-promotions and art collectors' referrals.
COOPER ST. GALLERY, 964 S. Cooper St., Memphis TN 38104. (901)272-7053. Owner: Jay S. Etkin.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1989. Represents/exhibits 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhib
ited artists include Rob vander Schoor and Pamela Cobb. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1
month. Open all year; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11-5 or by appointment. Located in midtown Mem
phis; 1,200 sq. ft.; gallery features public viewing of works in progress. 33!/s of space for special exhibitions;
75% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: young upscale, corporate. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate
collectors. Overall price range $200-12,000; most work sold at $500-2,000.
Media: Considers all media except craft, papermaking. Also considers kinetic sculpture and conceptual
work. "We do very little with print work." Most frequently exhibits oil on paper canvas, mixed media and
sculpture.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works,
realism, surrealism. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers figurative expressionism, abstrac
tion, landscape.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides promotion. Artist pays for shipping or costs are shared at times.
Submissions: Accepts artists generally from mid-south. Prefers only original works. Looking for long-term
committed artists. Send query letter with photographs, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of photographs, slides and cibachromes. Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files bio/slides if interest
ing work. Finds artists through referrals, visiting area art schools and studios, occasional drop-ins.
Tips: "Be patient. The market in Memphis for quality contemporary art is only starting to develop/'
CUMBERLAND GALLERY, 4107 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville TN 37215. (615)297-0296. Director: Carol
Stein. Retail gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents 35 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 6
solo and 2 group shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Clientele: 60% private collectors, 40% corporate
clients. Overall price range: $450-35,000; most work sold at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture, photogra
phy, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints and etchings. Most frequently exhibits
painting, drawings and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits realism, photorealism, minimalism, painterly abstraction, postmodernism and hard-edge
geometric abstraction. Prefers landscapes, abstraction, realism and minimalism. "We have always focused
on contemporary art forms including paintings, works on paper, sculpture and multiples. Approximately half
of the artists have national reputations and half are strongly emerging artists. These individuals are geographi
cally dispersed." Interested in seeing "work that is technically accomplished, with a somewhat different
approach, not derivative."
Tips: "I would hope that an artist would visit the gallery and participate on the mailing list so that he/she
has a sense of what we are doing. It would be helpful for the artist to request information with regard to
how we prefer work to be considered for inclusion. I suggest slides, resume, prices, recent articles and a
SASE for return of slides. We are currently not actively looking for new work but always like to review
work that may be appropriate for our needs/'
JEATON GALLERY, 2288 Dunn Ave., Memphis TN 38114-4806. (901)744-8024. Fax: (901)744-8725.
Owner/Director: Sandra Saunders. Retail gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Exhibited artists include Marjorie Liebman, Jiaxian Hao, Taylor Lin, Weimin and Charles
Jing. Sponsors 10 shows in Gallery I. Average display time 1 month. 30% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: 60% private collectors, 40% corporate clients. Overall price range: $350-10,000; most work sold
at $700-4,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, works on paper, sculpture, original
handpulled prints, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, mezzotints, serigraphs and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, color field, impressionism and realism. Genres include
landscapes, florals, Americana, Southwestern, portraits and figurative work. Prefers impressionism, expres
sionism and realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist or both gallery and
artist Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio, slides, photographs and reviews. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of originals "so that we may see how the real work looks'* and photographs. Replies in 1
week. Files photos and "anything else the artists will give us."
Tips: "Just contact us — we are here for you."
PAUL EDELSTEIN GALLERY/EDELSTE1N ART INVESTMENTS, 519 N. Highland St., Memphis
TN 38122-4521. (901)454-7105. Owner/Director: Paul Edelstein. Assistant: Todd Perkins. Retail gallery and
art consultancy. Estab. 1985. Represents 30 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists
include Nancy Cheairs, Marjorie Liebman and Carroll Cloar. Sponsors 1-2 shows/year. Average display time
12 weeks. Open all year; by appointment only. Located in East Memphis; 2,500 sq. ft.; 80% of space for
special exhibitions. Clientele: upscale. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$100-25,000; most work sold at $200-400.
• The gallery is in a '30s house with many different rooms for exhibiting.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and prints.
Style: Exhibits hard-edge geometric abstraction, color field, painterly abstraction, minimalism, postmodern
works, feminist/political works, primitivism, photorealism, expressionism and neo-expressionism. Genres
include florals, landscapes, Americana and figurative. Most frequently exhibits primitivism, painterly abstrac
tion and expressionism. "Especially seeks new folk artists and N.Y. Soho undiscovered artists." Specializes
in contemporary and black folk art, Southern regionalism, modern contemporary abstract and WPA 1930's
modernism. Interested in seeing modem, contemporary art and contemporary photography.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Offers customer
discounts and payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE and business card.
Portfolio review not required. Replies in 2 months. Files all material. Finds artists mostly through word of
mouth, Art in America, and also through publications like Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market.
Tips: "Most artists do not present enough slides or their biographies are incomplete. Professional artists
need to be more organized when presenting their work."
JHANSON ARTSOURCE INC., 5607 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919. (423)584-6097. Fax:
(423)588-3789. President: Diane Hanson. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents 150 mid-career artists/year.
Exhibited artists include Thomas Pradzynsky. Sponsors 3 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open
all year; Monday-Friday, 10-5:30; Saturday, 10-4. Located in midtown; 3,500 sq. ft, showroom; features
clean, contemporary organization of work. 33^% of space for special exhibitions; 33!/3% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: upscale, professional. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$25-5,000; most work sold at $100-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics, craft,
fiber, glass and all prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, glass.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, impressionism, realism. Prefers landscape, figurative,
abstract.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, selective contract. Prefers
artwork framed or unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE, reviews and artist's statement.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies in 1 month. Files only material from
artists of interest.
fTHE PARTHENON, Centennial Park, Nashville TN 37201. (615)862-8431. Fax: (615)880-2265. Mu
seum Director: Miss Wesley Paine. Nonprofit gallery in a full-size replica of the Greek Parthenon. Estab.
1931. Exhibits the work of emerging and mid-career artists. Clientele: general public, tourists. 50% private
collectors, 50% corporate clients. Sponsors 8 solo and 3 group shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks.
Overall price range: $300-2,000; most work sold at $750.
Media: Considers "nearly all" media.
Style: Exhibits contemporary works and American impressionism. Currently seeking contemporary works.
"Interested in both objective and non-objective work, although our clientele respond more favorably to
representational work. Sick of barns and sunsets."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides a
contract and limited promotion. The Parthenon does not represent artists on a continuing basis.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and good-quality slides that show work to best advantage.
Portfolio review required.
$RIVER GALLERY, 400 E. Second St., Chattanooga TN 37403. (423)267-7353. Fax: (423)265-5944.
Owner Director: Mary R. Portera. Retail gallery. Estab. 1992. Represents 30 emerging and mid-career artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Sarah A. Hatch and Scott E. HilL Sponsors 1 1 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 1-5. Located in art district in downtown area;
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2,500 sq. ft.; restored early New Orleans-style 1900s home; arched openings into rooms. 30% of space for
special exhibitions; 70% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: upscale tourists, local community. 95% private
collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-5,000; most work sold at $600-2,000.
Media: Considers all media. Considers woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints,
linocuts and etchnigs. Most frequently exhibits oil, photography, fiber.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers painterly abstraction, impressionism, photorealism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, photographs, SASE, reviews and artist's statement.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Does not reply. Files all material "unless
we are not interested then we return all information to artist." Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals
by other artists, visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions, ads in Art Calendar.
^UNIVERSITY GALLERY, The University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee TN 37383.
(615)598-1223. E-mail: suroom@seruphl.sewanee.edu. Director: Steven Michael Uroom. Nonprofit gallery,
museum. Estab. 1960. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include
Imogen Cunningham, Pradip Malde. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open during
academic year; Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5. Located Georgia Ave., Guerry Hall; 240 sq. ft.; two levels, climate
controlled, exceptional security. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: academic community. 95%
private collectors, 5% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-5,000; most work sold at $3,500-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, installation,
photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings
and posters. Most frequently exhibits photography, painting and prints.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers Fluxus— mail art, Dada, contemporary prints.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (20% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and
reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 7
weeks. Finds artists through the College Art Association.
Tips: "Put your proposal in essay form."
Texas
JARCHWAY GALLERY, 2013 W. Gray St., #C, Houston TX 77014-3601. (713)522-2409. Director:
Gary Kosmas. Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 15 emerging artists. Interested in emerging and
established artists. Sponsors 9 solo and 3 group shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Accepts only
artists from the Houston area. Clientele: 70% private collectors, 30% corporate clients. Overall price range:
$150-4,000; most work sold at $150-1,000.
Media: Considers all 2- and 3- dimensional media.
Style: Considers all styles and genres.
Terms: Co-op membership "buy-in" fee, plus monthly rental fee, donation of time and 10% commission.
Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides promotion and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of originals, slides and photographs. Replies in 1 month. Files resume, brochure and slides. All material
returned if not accepted or under consideration.
Tips: "Please query before sending materials and know that we don't accept out-of-Houston-area artists.
Make sure materials include telephone number."
$ART LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, 1953 Montrose Blvd., Houston TX 77006. (713)523-9530. Executive
Director: Linda Haag Carter. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1948. Represents emerging and mid-career artists.
Sponsors 12 individual/group shows/year. Average display time 3-4 weeks. Located in a contemporary metal
building; 1,300 sq. ft., specially lighted; smaller inner gallery/video room. Clientele: general, artists and
collectors. Overall price range: $100-5,000; most artwork sold at $100-2,500.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits contemporary avant-garde, socially aware work. Features "high-quality artwork reflecting
serious aesthetic investigation and innovation. Additionally the work should have a sense of personal vision."
Terms: 30% commission. Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays for shipping.
Submissions: Must be a Houston-area-resident. Send query letter, resume and slides that accurately portray
the work. Portfolio review not required. Submissions reviewed once a year in mid- June and exhibition agenda
determined for upcoming year.
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THE ART STUDIO, INC., 720 Franklin St., Beaumont TX 77701. (409)838-5393. Executive Director:
Greg Busceme. Assistant Director: Terri Fox. Cooperative, nonprofit gallery "in the process of expanding
into multicultural arts organization." Estab. 1983. Exhibits 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. No shows July through August. Artist space open
and sales gallery open. Located in the downtown industrial district; 14,000 sq. ft.; 1946 brick 2-story ware
house with glass brick accents. Overall price range: $25-500: most work sold at $50-250.
® Gallery publishes an arts review tabloid called "Issue" which is open for submissions of poetry,
essays, opinions from public. The publication welcomes alternative views and controversial subjects.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, ceramics and collage.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers contemporary, painterl> abstraction and photorealism.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (25% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery
provides contract; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
Replies only if interested within 2 months. Files resume and slides.
Tips: "Send resume stating style and reason for choosing the Art Studio."
ARTHAUS GALERIE, 4319 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite F, Dallas TX 75219. (214)522-2721. Director: Michael
Cross. Retail gallery, art consultancy. Estab. 1 99 1. Represents 1 0 emerging, mid-career and established artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Michael Cross, Joerg Fercher. Sponsors 9 shows/year. Average display time
3 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5 and by appointment. Located in Highland Park/Oak Lawn
area of Dallas; 500 sq. ft. of exhibition space. Clientele: international collectors of contemporary art. 60%
private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-8,000; most work sold at $500-3,000.
* Arthaus Galerie is working more with artists on an individual-exhibit basis rather than signing
longer-term representation agreements.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, installation, woodcuts and linocuts. Most frequently
exhibits mixed media, acrylic and oil.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, minimalism and postmodern works. Genres include landscapes and
figurative work. Prefers painterly abstraction and landscape.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and photographs. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio of photographs, slides and works from the past 2-3 years. Replies in 2 months. Files bio and
slides. Finds artists through submissions.
f BARMARDS MILL ART MUSEUM, 307 SW. Barnard St., Glen Rose TX 76043. (817)897-7494. Direc
tors: Teresa Westmoreland, Steve Igou. Museum. Estab. 1989. Represents 30 mid-career and established
artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Sponsors 2 shows/year. Open all year; Saturday,
10-5; Sunday, 1-5. Located 2 blocks from the square. "Bamards Mill is the oldest structure (rock exterior)
in Glen Rose. 20% of space for special exhibitions; 80% of space for gallery artists.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, waiercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber, glass, installation, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzo
tints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil, pastel and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits experssionism, postmodern works, impressionism and realism, all genres. Prefers realism,
impressionism and Western.
Terms: Gallery provides promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides or photographs, bio and SASE. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs or slides. Replies only if interested within 3 months. Files resumes, photos,
slides.
$WILLIAM CAMPBELL CONTEMPORARY ART, 4935 Byers Ave., Ft. Worth TX 76107. (817)737-
9566. Fax: (817)737-9571. President; Bill Campbell. Retail gallery. Estab. 1974. Represents 35 emerging,
mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Richard Thompson, Bob Wade. Sponsors 8
shows/year. Average display time 5-6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-5; Sataurday, 11-4. Located
in commercial area near residential; 2,000 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 50% of space for
gallery artists. Clientele: upscale and designers. 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $500-10,000; most work sold at $1,000-5,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics, glass, installation,
photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings.
Most frequently exhibits painting, mixed media on paper.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, minimalism, color
field, postmodern works. Prefers figurative work, abstracts, contemporary.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE, reviews. Write for appointment to show
portfolio of photographs and slides. Finds artists through word of mouth.
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DALLAS VISUAL ART CENTER, 2917 Swiss Ave., Dallas TX 75204. (214)821-2522. Fax: (214)821-
9103. Director; Katharine Wagner. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. Sponsors 20 shows/year. Average display time 3-6 weeks. Open all year. Located "down
town; 24,000 sq. ft.; renovated warehouse." Provides information about opportunities for local artists, includ
ing resource center.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Invitational and juried exhibitions are determined through review panels. Invitational exhibits,
including shipping, insurance and promotion, are offered at no cost to the artist. The annual Critics Choice
exhibition is juried by well-respected curators and museum directors from other arts institutions. They also
offer an annual membership exhibition open to all members.
Submissions: Supports Texas-area artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE.
Tips: "We offer a lot of information on grants, commissions and exhibitions available to Texas artists. We
are gaining members as a result of our inhouse resource center and non-lending library. Our Business of Art
seminar series provides information on marketing artwork, presentation, museum collection, tax/legal issues
and other related business issues."
^BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY, 2627 Colquitt, Houston TX 77098. (713)520-9200. Fax: (713)520-8409.
Contact: Barbara Davis or Holly Johnson. Retail gallery. Estab. 1984. Represents 15-20 emerging, mid-career
and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Jesus Balltista Morales and Joe Mancuso. Sponsors 10-
12 shows/year. Average display time 4-5 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10-5:30; Saturday, 11-5.
Located within the loop on Gallery Row; 4,000 sq. ft.; "Architectonica redid exterior of building. Howard
Barnstone redid our interior." Clientele: local community, private and corporate. 60% private collectors,
40% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-75,000; most work sold at $2,000-20,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
installation, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, linocuts and
etchings. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, works on paper.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, conceptualism, minimalism, postmodern works, hard-
edge geometric abstraction. Prefers minimal, expressionistic, conceptual.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, reviews and artist's
statement. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Replies in 6-
8 weeks. Files slides, bio and cover letter. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists,
visiting art fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
DEBUSK GALLERY, 3813 N. Commerce, Ft. Worth TX 76106. (817)625-8476. Owner: Barrett DeBusk.
Retail/wholesale gallery, alternative space. Estab. 1987. Represents 5 emerging artists/year. Exhibited artists
include Barrett DeBusk. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; hours vary.
Located industrial area; 1,000 sq. ft.; in DeBusk's avant-garde studio. Clientele: mostly wholesale. 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $60-10,000; most work sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, sculpture, photography, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs and serigraphs.
Most frequently exhibits sculpture, painting and performance.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, conceptualism and impressionism. Prefers figurative sculpture,
expressionist painting and performance.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photo
graphs and slides. Finds artists through word of mouth, exhibitions.
JDIVERSEWORKS ARTSPACE, 1117-1119 E. Freeway, Houston TX 77002. (713)223-8346. Fax:
(713)223-4608. E-mail: info@diverseworks.org. Visual Arts Director: Susie Kalil. Nonprofit gallery/perform
ance space. Estab. 1982. Represents 1,400 members; emerging and mid-career artists. Sponsors 10-12 shows/
year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year. Located just north of downtown (warehouse district).
Has 4,000 sq. ft. for exhibition, 3,000 sq. ft. for performance. "We are located in the warehouse district of
Houston. The complex houses five artists's studios (20 artists), and a conservator/frame shop." 75% of space
for special exhibition.
Style: Exhibits all contemporary styles and all genres.
Terms: "DiverseWorks does not sell artwork. If someone is interested in purchasing artwork in an exhibit
we have, the artist contacts them." Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs. Accepts
artwork framed or unframed, depending on the exhibit and artwork.
Submissions: All proposals are put before an advisory board made up of local artists. Send query letter
with resume, slides and reviews. Call or write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, which should
include originals and slides. Replies in 3 months. "We maintain an artists slide registry."
Tips: "Call first for proposal guidelines."
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^DOUGHERTY ARTS CEHTER GALLERY, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX 78704. (512)397-
1472. Acting Curator: Julie Butridge. Nonprofit gallery. Represents emerging, mid-career and established
artists. Exhibited artists include John Christensen and T. Paul Hernandez. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday -Thursday, 9-9:30; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday 10-2. Located
central Austin — downtown; 1,800 sq. ft; open to all artists. 100% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele:
citizens of Austin and central Texas. Overall price range: SI 00-5,000.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits flat work.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers contemporary.
Terms: "Gallery does not handle sales or take commissions. Sales are encouraged but must be conducted
by the artist or his/her affiliate." Rental fee for space; covers 1 month. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Artwork must be framed.
Submissions: Accepts only regional artists, central Texas. Send query letter with resume and slides. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 1 month. Files resume, slides.
Tips: Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, publications, submissions. "The gallery sponsors 3 call-for-
entry exhibitions per year and there are 9 exhibitions by group or individuals chosen annually through
applications (applications reviewed March every year)/'
$EL TALLER GALLERY-AUSTIN, 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. #109, Austin TX 78757. (512)302-0100.
Fax: (512)302-4895. Website: http://www.instar.com. Owner/Director: Olga or Diana. Retail gallery, art
consultancy. Estab. 1 980. Represents 20 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists
include R.C. Gorman and Amado Pefia. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 2-4 weeks. Open all
year; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6. 1,850 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$500-15,000; most work sold at $2,500-4,000.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits mixed media, pastels and
watercolors.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, conceptualise}, impressionism. Genres include florals, Western,
Southwestern, landscapes. Prefers Southwestern, landscape, florals.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment f50% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with bio, photographs and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of photographs and actual artwork. Replies only if interested within 2 months.
^FLATBED PRESS AND GALLERY, 912 W, Third St., Austin TX 78703. (512)477-9328. Director:
Katharine Brimberry. Gallery showcasing Texas and national artists who work in printmaking media. Average
display time 6 weeks. "The gallery space is long (about 25 feet uninterrupted on the masonry side and 20
feet of interrupted space on the other) and the space between the walls varies in width (15 to 10 feet.) One
of the walls we hang against is corrugated steel roof material. The other wall is masonry. We have a hanging
system on the masonry wall that is adjustable aluminum rods from a high carrying support. The steel wall
has small chains that support the artwork at any level/11 Overall price range: $400-1,700; most work sold at
$600-800.
Media: Considers all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits intaglio, relief, lithography.
Style: Exhibits all styles — primarily contemporary approaches. Prefers expressionism, imagism. postmodern
works.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance; artist usually pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed for exhibits, unfranied for sales.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides
and small prints. Replies only if interested within 3 weeks. Files slides if accepted. Finds artists through
visiting galleries, word of mouth and referrals, submissions.
JGALERIA SIN FRONTERAS, 1701 Guadalupe, Austin TX 78701-1214. (512)478-9448. Fax: (512)477-
4668. Director: Cristabel Bodden. Retail gallery. Estab. 1986. Represents 100 emerging and mid-career
artists. Exhibited artists include Carmen Lomas Garza and Cesar Martinez. Sponsors 5 shows/year. Average
display time 2 months. Open all year. 1,500 sq. ft.; located in building built in 1930. 60% of space for special
exhibitions; 40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors.
Overall price range; $100-10,000; most work sold at $200-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, drawings, mixed media, paper, photography, original handpulled prints, wood
cuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs, monotypes and serigraphs.
Most frequently exhibits oil/acrylic on canvas, prints (lithe, serigraph and monotype) and drawings (charcoal,
pen & ink).
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, conceptualism, postmodern works and imagism. Genres include figura
tive work and Chicane and Latin American.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Customer
discounts and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and
frame shop; shipping costs are shared.
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Submissions: Prefers artists from Latin American background. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio
and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 1 month. Files resume, bio and
slides.
Tips: "We specialize in Chicano artwork, which tends to be heavily geared towards socio-political commen
tary. Most of the work tends to be figurative while deeply rooted in modern and postmodern aesthetics."
THE GALLERY GOLDSMITHS, 5175 Westheirner, #2350 Galleria ffl, Houston TX 77056. (713)961-
3552. Fax: (713)626-9608. Owner: Michael Zibman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1977. Represents/exhibits 100
emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Loren Gideon and Jim GrahL
Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-9; Saturday, 10-7; Sunday, 12-6. Located in The Galleria (mall with hotels,
offices, ice rink, etc.); 450 sq. ft.; simple all white decor. 100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 85%
local middle income to high income mostly professionals. Overall price range: $20-50,000; most work sold
at $200-1,500.
Media: Considers only jewelry: precious metals and gemstones.
Style: Exhibits all styles.
Terms: Artist sets wholesale price and gallery prices at retail based on internal criteria. Most artists start
on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides insurance and promotion. Gallery pays for
shipping costs.
Submissions: Accepts only artists work in the US. Prefers only jewelry. Send query letter with resume,
brochure, slides and photographs. Include phone number. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of
photographs and slides. Replies in 1 week. Files all promotional information, slides, photos, etc. Finds artists
through referrals by artists, customers, trade magazines and trade shows.
Tips: Be persistent, learn a little about the business end of the business.
GALLERY 1 1 14, 1114 N. Big Spring, Midland TX 7970L (915)685-9944. President: Pat Cowan Harris.
Cooperative gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1983. Represents 12-15 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. 1 1 members. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 6 weeks. Closed during August.
Located at edge of downtown; 900-950 sq. ft; special features include one large space for featured shows,
smaller galleries for members and consignment — "simple, elegant exhibit space, wood floors, and white
walls." 60% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: "younger." Almost 100% private collectors. Overall
price range: $10-8,000; most work sold at $50-350.
Media: Considers all media. Interested in all original print media. Most frequently exhibits painting, ceramics
and drawing.
Style: Exhibits all styles and all genres — "in a contemporary sense, but we are not interested in genre work
in the promotion sense."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery. Customer discounts
and payment by installment are available. Gallery provides promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter, resume, slides, bio, reviews and SASE. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio of slides. Replies in 3-6 weeks. Files all material of interest. "We schedule up to 2-3 years
in advance. It helps us to keep material. We do not file promotional material."
Tips: "Make a neat, sincere, consistent presentation with labeled slides and SASE. We are interested in
serious work, not promotion. We are an alternative space primarily for central U.S. We are here to give
shows to artists working in a true contemporary or modernist context: artists with a strong concern for formal
strength and originality and an awareness of process and statement."
JGRAY MATTERS, 1 13 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas TX 75226. (214)824-7108. Director: D. Szafranski. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1991. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open September-May; Saturday
11-5. Located in Fairpark — Deep Ellum area; 1,000 sq. ft; 1920s industrial building with tin ceiling. 100%
of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 100% private collectors.
Media: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, acrylic, drawings, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, installation,
collage, photography. No prints.
• Shows at Gray Matters have been reviewed in Art in America, New Art Examiner, Art Papers and
other local newspapers.
Style: "I prefer experimental research in visual art."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides promotion; artist pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Texas. Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews, bio and
SASE. "No portfolio reviews given." Replies in 1 month.
Tips: "Visit gallery several times to see shows, observe what is exhibited."
^HUMMINGBIRD ORIGINALS, INC., 4319 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth TX 76107. (817)732-1549.
President: Carole Alford. Retail gallery. Estab. 1983. Represents 100 mid-career and established artists.
Exhibited artists include Gale Johnson and Robert Rohm. Sponsors 2-5 shows/year. Open all year. Located
2 miles west of downtown in the cultural district; 1,600 sq. ft. 20% of space for special exhibitions, 80% for
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gallery artists. Clientele: 80% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-10,000;
most work sold at $300-2,500.
» The Hummingbird Gallery is in its 13th year in the same location.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture,
ceramic, craft, fiber, glass and original prints. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism, minimalism, impressionism, realism and all
styles. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, Southwestern, Western and wildlife. Prefers impres
sionism, abstraction and realism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40-50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers
customer discounts and payment by installments, only with artist's approval. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card and
reviews. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of originals, slides, photographs and transparencies.
Replies only if interested within 2 weeks. Files material useful to clients and future exhibit needs. Finds
artists through art publications, offers from artists and exhibitions to see work, occasional referrals and/or
agents.
Tips: "Be prepared. Know if your work sells well, what response you are getting. Know what your prices
are. Also understand a gallery, its role as an agent and its needs."
JIRVING ARTS CENTER— MAIN AND NEW TALENT GALLERIES, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.,
Irving TX 75062. (214)252-7558. Fax: (214)570-4962. E-mail: iac@airmail.net Gallery Curator: Marcie J.
Inman. Nonprofit municipal arts center. Estab. 1990. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Sponsors 15-20 shows/year. Average display time 3-6 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday,
10-5; Sunday, 1-5. Located in the middle of residential, commercial area; 4,600 sq. ft.; has 2 theaters in
addition to the galleries — Main Gallery has 30' ceiling, skylights and 45' high barrel vault. 100% of space
for special exhibitions. Clientele: local community. Overall price range: $200-80,000; most work sold at
$200-4,000.
Media: Considers all media except craft. Considers all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits
painting, sculpture, photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles. "Interested in exhibiting more ceramics.'*
Terms: Artists may sell their work and are responsible for the sales. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, business card, slides, photographs, reviews, artist's
statement, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies or slides.
Replies in 6-18 months. Files slides, resume, artist's statement. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals
by other artists, visiting galleries and exhibitions, submissions, visiting universities' galleries and graduate
students' studios.
Tips: "Have high-quality slides or photographs made. If s worth the investment. Be prepared — i.e. know
something about the Arts Center. Present yourself professionally — whatever your level of experience.'*
IIYANFFY & UHLER GALLERY, 4523 w. Lovers Lane, Dallas TX 75209. (214)352-8600. Fax:
(214)352-1898. Director: Paul Uhler. Retail/wholesale gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 20 mid-career and
established artists/year. May be interested in seeing the work of emerging artists in the future. Exhibited
artists include Maria Bozoky, Rudolf Lang. Sponsors 3-4 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open
all year; Tuesday-Sunday, 10-6. Located near Love Field Airport. 2,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for gallery
artists. Clientele: upscale, local community. 85% private collectors, 15% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $1,000-20,000; most work sold at $1,500-4,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most
frequently exhibits oils, mixed media, sculpture.
Style: Exhibits neo-expressionism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, postmodern works, impressionism,
hard-edge geometric abstraction, postmodern European school. Genres include florals, landscapes, figurative
work.
Terms: Gallery provides promotion; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Europe. Send query letter with resume, photographs, bio and SASE.
Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies only if interested within 1 month.
JLYONS MATRIX GALLERY, 1712 Lavaca St., Austin, TX 78701. (512)479-0068. Fax: (512)479-6188.
President: Camille Lyons. Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 25 mid-career and established artists. May
consider emerging artists in the future. Exhibited artists include David Everett and Robert Willson. Sponsors
6 shows/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year. 2,500 sq. ft. 65% of space for special exhibitions;
100% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: 75% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $200-12,000; most work sold at $750-2,500.
Galleries/Texas 503
"Orbit is somewhat awe-inspiring due to its large size (I2'6"X I2'6"X 6'). Also, the piece is kinetic — it rolls
or rotates around its central axis when pushed," explains a spokesperson from Irving Arts Center. Orbit is
a collaboration in steel between two well-known Dallas artists, Art Shirer and Sherry Owens. The work
was part of a collaborative exhibition entitled "Shirer + Owens: A Transformation of Space at the Irving
Arts Center Gallery." "This piece is a wonderful synthesis of the two artists' styles. The motif of the circle
or wheel has a powerful presence and universality as a symbol."
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, glass, photography, woodcuts, wood engrav
ings, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently exhibits glass sculpture, original handpulled prints and oil on
canvas.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, postmodern works, photorealism, realism and imagism.
Genres include figurative work. "We generally have 2 solo exhibits at a time and try to show 1 glass artist,
1 painter."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers prints framed, paintings unframed.
Submissions: Prefers artists from Southwestern region. Send query letter with, resume, photographs and
reviews. Do not send slides. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Replies in 3 months.
Files resumes and brochures.
Tips: "Have a good-quality postcard made from an image and use it for all correspondence."
JNEW GALLERY/THOM AND RIO LA, 2639 Colquitt, Houston TX 77098. Phone/fax: (713)520-7053.
Assistant Director: Sondra Schwetman. Retail gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents 65 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Larry Bell, Michal Rovner. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday, 10:30-5; Saturday, 11-5. Located in upper Kirby
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District; 3,000 sq. ft.; spacious, wide open. "We have special shows for University MFAs once a year."
100% of space for gallery artists. 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$1,000-50,000; most work sold at $1,800-6,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, installation, photography. Most fre
quently exhibits oil/acrylic, sculpture, photography.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, minimalism, color
field, postmodern works, new or unusual figurative/representational work. Prefers painterly abstraction, mini
malism, postmodern works.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping costs.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and artist's statement. Write for appointment
to show portfolio of photographs, transparencies and slides. Replies in 1-2 months. Files "only material of
artists we choose to represent— all others returned in SASE or tossed." Finds artists through submission,
referrals by other artists and galleries.
Tips: "Don't come in without an appointment—we arrange appointments after we have reviewed submitted
materials, etc."
$THE ROSSI GALLERY, 2821 McKinney Ave., Dallas TX 75204. (214)871-0777. Fax: (214)871-1343.
Owner: Hank Rossi. Retail gallery. Estab. 1990. Represents 10 emerging artists. Exhibited artists include
Constance Muller, Valeriya Veron and Melon Thomson. Sponsors 6 shows/year. Average display time 1
month. Open all year. Located downtown; 1,200 sq. ft.; historic two-story buildings built in 1910. 80% of
space for special exhibitions. Clientele: 80% private collectors; 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$750-2,500; most work sold at $500-1,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, works on paper,
sculpture, craft, photography and jewelry. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and photography.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers conceptualism, primitivism and realism.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE and reviews. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of originals and slides. Replies only if interested in 2 weeks. Files slides and resume.
SELECT ART, 10315 Gooding Dr., Dallas TX 75229. (214)353-0011. Fax: (214)350-0027. Owner: Paul
Adelson. Private art gallery. Estab. 1986. Represents 25 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhib
ited artists include Barbara Elam and Larry Oliverson. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 9-5 by appointment
only. Located in North Dallas; 2,500 sq. ft. "Mostly I do corporate art placement." Clientele: 15% private
collectors, 85% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $200-7,500; most work sold at $500-1,500.
Media: Considers oil, fiber, acrylic, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, ceramic, pastel, collage,
photography, woodcuts, linocuts, engravings, etchings and lithographs. Prefers monoprints, paintings on
paper and photography.
Style: Exhibits photorealism, minimalism, painterly abstraction, realism and impressionism. Genres include
landscapes. Prefers abstraction, minimalism and impressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by consultant and artist. Some
times offers customer discounts. Provides contract (if the artist requests one). Consultant pays shipping costs
from gallery; artist pays shipping to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: "No florals or wildlife." Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call for
appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies only if interested within 1 month. Files slides, bio, price
list. Finds artists through word of mouth and referrals from other artists.
Tips: "Be timely when you say you are going to send slides, artwork, etc., and neatly label slides."
ifWEBB GALLERIES, 2816 W. 6th St., Amarillo TX 79109. (806)342-4044. Director: Kelley Netherton.
Retail gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1969. Represents 25 emerging and established artists. Exhibited
artists include Emil Bisttram and Dean Cornwell. Sponsors 4 show/year. Average display time 6 months.
Open all year. Clientele: "knowledgeable." 50% private collectors, 50% corporate collectors. Overall price
range $125-2,000,000; most work sold at $3,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage and sculpture. Does not consider
prints. Most frequently exhibits impressionism, realism and "deceased masters"; all genres. Accepts artwork
on consignment (varying % commission) or buys outright. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist.
Gallery provides promotion. Artist pays for shipping costs to gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Accepts artists from "outside the Texas-Oklahoma Panhandle." Send query letter with re
sume, brochure, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Write to schedule an appointment to show a
portfolio, which should include everything the artist considers appropriate. Replies in 2 weeks. Files all
material.
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Utah
EVERGREEN FRAMING CO. & GALLERY, 2019 E. 3300 S., Salt Lake City UT 84109. (801)467-
8770. Fax: (801)485-7172. Manager: David Schultz. Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Represents 6 mid-career
artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Karen Christensen and
Ann Argyle. Sponsors 2 show/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year. Located in Holladay, at
the mouth of Parleys Canyon; 1,000 sq. ft. 30% of space for special exhibitions. 65% private collectors, 35%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: up to $1,000; most work sold at $300-500.
Media: Considers acrylic, watercolor, pastel and photography. Considers lithographs, serigraphs and limited
editions. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, acrylic and oil.
Style: Exhibits classic and traditional Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, Southwestern, Western
and wildlife.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price. Retail
price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Prefers local area watercolor, oil, acrylic and photography — unframed. Send query letter and
make an appointment. Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and slides. Replies
only if interested within 1 month.
Tips: "We offer unique (original) local art — support local economy. Also want our customer to be able to
purchase any medium, style, etc. from our gallery. We have the lazer disc system for viewing. To represent
an artist well we need a minimum of six pieces/'
KIMBALL ART CENTER, 638 Park Ave., P.O. Box 1478, Park City UT 84060. (801)649-8882. Fax:
(801)649-8889. Program Coordinator: Rebecca Samson. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1976. Represents/exhibits
24-100 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Northwest Rendezvous
Group. Sponsors 24 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6;
Sunday, 12-6. Located in Old Town District; restored historic building. 50% of space for special exhibitions;
30% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local clientele. 90% private collectors, 10%
corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-30,000; most work sold at $200-5,000.
Media: Considers all media except craft. Most frequently exhibits oil paintings, watercolor and sculpture.
Style: Exhibits realism and impressionism. All genres. Prefers landscapes, western and mixed genres.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers Southwest — West Coast artists. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE.
Portfolio should include slides. Replies in 4 months. Finds artists through word of mouth, Park City Art
Festival (Kimball Art Center production) and submissions.
JPHILLIPS GALLERY, 444 E. 200 S., Salt Lake City UT 84111. (801)364-8284. Fax: (801)364-8293. E-
mail: phillips@thoughtport.com. Director: Meri Ploetz. Retail gallery, art consultancy, rental gallery. Estab.
1965. Represents 80 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Tony Smith,
Doug Snow, Lee Deffebach. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-
Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-4; closed August 1-20 and December 25-Jamiary 1. Located downtown; has 3
floors at 2,000 sq. ft. and a 2,400 sq. ft. sculpture deck on the roof. 40% private collectors, 60% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $200-4,000.
Media: Considers all media, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings, linocuts, etchings. Most
frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, sculpture/steel.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, neo-expressionism, minimalism, pattern painting, primitivism,
color field, hard-edge geometric abstraction, painterly abstraction, postmodern works, realism, surrealism,
impressionism. Genres include Western, Southwestern, landscapes, figurative work, contemporary. Prefers
abstract, neo-expressionism, conceptualism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Gallery provides insurance and promotion;
shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from western region/Utah. Send query letter with resume, slides, reviews,
artist's statement, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of transparencies and slides. Replies
in 2 weeks. Files slides, bio, statement, press. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals.
TIVOL1 GALLERY, 255 S. State, Salt Lake City UT 84111. (801)521-6288. Fax: (801)363-3528. Gallery
Coordinator: Kate Carlson. Retail gallery. Estab. 1966. Represents 30 mid-career and established artists.
Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Elva Malm and Fred Crawford.
Open all year. Located "downtown; 25,000 sq. ft. (largest in the country); Utah's first burlesque theater, has
20 ft. ceilings." Clientele: all types. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors. Overall price range:
$500-20,000; most work sold at $800-2,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, sculpture and ceramic. Does not consider prints. Most
frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, imagism, impressionism, realism and hard-edge geomet
ric abstraction. Genres include landscapes, florals, Southwestern, Western and figurative work. Prefers land-
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scapes and expressionism. Work is 50% traditional 50% modern expressionist.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission).
Submissions: Send query letter with slides, photographs and bio. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of originals or photographs or slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files slides, photos and bios.
Tips: "We like to talk to all artists!"
Vermont
COTTONBROOK GALLEHY, 1056-13 Mt. Rd., Stowe VT 05672. (802)253-8121. Owner: Vera Becker-
hoff. Retail gallery and custom frame shop. Estab. 1981. Average display time 3 weeks. Clientele: upscale
second homeowners. Overall price range: $50-3,000; most work sold at $100-200.
Media: Considers oil, watercolor, drawings, mixed media and sculpture. Most frequently exhibits watercolor
and oil
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, primitivism and impressionism. Shows are thematic.
Terms: Work accepted'on consignment. Retail price set by gallery or artist. Exclusive area representation
required. Shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals.
Tips: "Have good slides. Have a consistent body of work. Be business-like— not flashy, but honest and
thorough,"
JPARADE GALLERY, Box 245, Warren VT 05674. (802)496-5445. E-mail: shelbynut@aol.com. Owner:
Jeffrey S. Burnett. Retail gallery. Estab. 1982. Represents 15-20 emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Clientele: tourist and upper middle class second-home owners. 98% private collectors. Overall price range:
$20-2,500; most work sold at $50-300.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, works on paper, sculpture and
original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits etchings, silkscreen and watercolor. Currently looking
for oil/acrylic and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, impressionistic and realism. "Parade Gallery deals primarily with representa
tional works with country subject matter. The gallery is interested in unique contemporary pieces to a limited
degree," Does not want to see "cutesy or very abstract art."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (331/3% commission) or occasionally buys outright (net 30 days).
Retail price set by gallery or artist. Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Exclu
sive area representation required. Gallery provides insurance and promotion.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Portfolio review requested if interested
in artist's work. A common mistake artists make in presenting their work is having "unprofessional presenta
tion or poor framing." Biographies and background are filed. Finds artists through customer recommenda
tions, shows, magazines or newspaper stories and photos.
Tips: "We need to broaden offerings in price ranges which seem to offer a good deal for the money.**
Virginia
THE ART LEAGUE, INC., 105 N. Union St, Alexandria VA 22314. (703)683-1780. Executive Director:
Cora I. Rupp. Gallery Director: Katy Hunt. Cooperative gallery. Estab. 1954. Interested in emerging, mid-
career and established artists. 1,0004,200 members. Sponsors 10 solo and 16 group shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Located in The Torpedo Factory Art Center. Accepts artists from metropolitan Washing
ton area, northern Virginia and Maryland. Clientele: 75% private collectors, 25% corporate clients. Overall
price range: $50-4,000; most work sold at $150-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, works on
paper, sculpture, ceramic, fiber, glass, photography and original handpulled prints. Most frequently exhibits
watercolor, all printmaktng media and oil/acrylic.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers impressionism, painted abstraction and realism, "The Art
League is a membership organization open to anyone interested."
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (33J/3% commission) and co-op membership fee plus donation of
time. Retail price set by artist. Offers customer discounts (designers only) and payment by installments (if
requested on long term). Exclusive area representation not required.
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Submissions: Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work.
Tips: "Artists find us and join/exhibit as they wish within framework of our selections jurying process/1
CUDAHY'S GALLERY, 13 14 E. Gary St., Richmond VA 23219. (804)782-1776. Director: Helen Levinson.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1981. Represents 50 emerging and established artists. Exhibited artists include Eldridge
Bagley and Nancy Witt. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 4-5 weeks. Open all year: Monday-
Thursday, 10-6; Friday-Saturday, 10-10; Sunday, 12-5. Located downtown in historic district; 3,600 sq. ft;
"1870s restored warehouse.'1 33% of space for special exhibits. Clientele: diverse. 70% private collectors,
30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-10,000; most work sold at $400-2,500.
Media: Considers all media except fiber; and all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits
oil, watercolor and pastel.
Style: Exhibits impressionism, realism and photorealism. Genres include landscapes, portraits and Figurative
work. Prefers realism, figurative work and abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (45% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers artists from Southeast or East Coast. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio,
brochure, business card, reviews, photographs and SASE. Replies in 1 month.
FINE ARTS CENTER FOR NEW RIVER VALLEY, P.O. Box 309, Pulaski VA 24301. (703)980-7363.
Director: Michael Dowell. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1978. Represents 75 emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists and craftspeople. Sponsors 10 solo and 2 group shows/year. Average display time is 1 month
(gallery); 3-6 months (Art Mart). Clientele: general public, corporate, schools. 80% private collectors, 20%
corporate clients. Overall price range: $20-500; most artwork sold at $20-100.
• Downtown Pulaski has enjoyed a new growth in the arts, music and antiques areas thanks to an
active and successful main street revitalization program.
Media: Considers all media. Most frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and ceramic.
Style: Exhibits hard-edge/geometric abstraction, painterly abstraction, minimalism, post-modernism, pattern
painting, feminist/political works, primitivism, impressionism, photorealism, expressionism, nee-expression
ism, realism and surrealism. Genres include landscapes, florals, Americana, Western, portraits and figurative
work. Most frequently exhibits landscapes, abstracts, Americana.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (30% commission). Retail price is set by gallery or artist. Sometimes
offers payment by installments. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides insurance (80%
of value), promotion and contract.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, clearly labeled slides, photographs and SASE. Slides
and resumes are filed. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. "We do not want to see
unmatted or unframed paintings and watercolors." Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and art collectors"
referrals.
Tips: "In the selection process, preference is often (but not always) given to regional and Southeastern
artists. This is in accordance with our size, mission and budget constraints."
GALLERY WEST, LTD., 205 S. Union St., Alexandria VA 22314. (703)549-7359. Director: Craig Snyder.
Cooperative gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1979. Exhibits the work of 30 emerging, mid-career and
established artists.- Sponsors 17 shows/year. Average display time 3 weeks. Open all year. Located in Old
Town; 1,000 sq. ft. 60% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: individual, corporate and decorators.
90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $100-2,000; most work sold at $150-
400.
Media: Considers all media.
Style: All styles and genres.
Terms: Co-op membership fee plus a donation of time. (25% commission.) Retail price set by artist.
Sometimes offers customer discounts and payment by installments. Gallery assists promotion; artist pays for
shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Replies in 3 weeks. Files resumes.
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, Marshall Ave. at Shore Rd., Hampton VA 23668. (804)727-5308.
Fax: (804)227-5084. Director: Jeanne Zeidler or Curator of Exhibitions: Jeffrey Bruce. Museum. Estab.
1868. Represents/exhibits established artists. Exhibited artists include Elizabeth Catlett and Jacob Lawrence.
HOW TO USE your Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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Sponsors 4-5 shows/year. Average display time 4-5 weeks. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 8-5; Saturday-
Sunday, 12-4; closed on major and campus holidays. Located on the campus of Hampton University.
Media: Considers ail media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil or acrylic paintings, ceramics
and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits African-American, African and/or Native American art.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume and slides. Portfolio should include photographs and slides.
MARSH ART GALLERY, University of Richmond, Richmond VA 23173. (804)289-8276. Fax: (804)287-
6006. E-mail: waller@urvax.urich.edu. Website: http://www.urich.edu/. Director: Richard Waller. Museum.
Estab. 1967. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Average
display time 1 month. Open all year; with limited summer hours June-August. Located on University campus;
5,000 sq. ft. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, photography
and drawing.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Work accepted on loan for duration of special exhibition. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, brochure, SASE, reviews and printed material if avail
able. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides, transparencies or "whatever is appro
priate to understanding the artist's work/' Replies in 1 month. Files resume and other materials the artist
does not want returned (printed material, slides, reviews, etc.).
JRESTON ART GALLERY, 11400 Washington Plaza W, Reston VA 22090. (703)481-8156. Publicity:
Pat Macintyre. Estab. 1988. Represents 8 artists. Interested in emerging artists. Sponsors 10 solo and 2 group
shows/year. Average display time 2 months. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate clients. Overall price
range: $25-1,750; most work sold at $150-350.
• This gallery offers some working studios and exhibition space.
Media: Considers all media and prints. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic, watercolor, photos and graphics.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres. Prefers realism and painterly abstraction. The gallery's purpose is to
"promote local artists and to educate the public. Gallery sitting and attendance at meetings are required."
Terms: Some consignment (33^ commission). Retail price set by artist. Customer discounts and payment
by installments are available. Exclusive area representation not required. Gallery provides promotion; artist
pays for shipping.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, photographs, bio and SASE. Portfolio review requested
if interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals, slides and photographs. Replies in 1 week.
All material is returned if not accepted or under consideration. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions and
word of mouth.
$1708 GALLERY, 103 E. Broad St., P.O. Box 12520, Richmond VA 23241. (804)643-7829. Contact-
Exhibitions Chair. Alternative space, nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1978. Represents emerging and mid-career
artists. 21 members. Sponsors 18 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Friday,
11-5; Saturday-Sunday, 1-5. Located downtown; one gallery space is 2,000 sq. ft., 16 ft. ceilings, art deco
staircase; additional gallery space, 600 sq. ft. 100% of space for exhibitions. Clientele: broad cross-section
of community. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $50-7,000; most work
sold at $250-800.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, sculpture,
ceramics, installation, photography, "all contemporary media," woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood
engravings, mezzotints, serigraphs, linocuts, etchings, "all original print media." Most frequently exhibits
painting and works on paper, sculpture and installations.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressiomsrn, painterly abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism, minimal
ism, postmodern works, realism, imagism, "no additional academic."
Terms: Work is for sale during exhibition only. Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs.
Submissions: Send SASE for proposal form then send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE.
Reports in 2-3 months.
Tips: Open call for proposals is ongoing.
Washington
THE AMERICAN ART COMPANY, 1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma WA 98402. (206)272-4377. Direc
tor: Rick Gottas. Retail gallery. Estab. 1978. Represents/exhibits 50 emerging, mid-career and established
artists/year. Exhibited artists include Toko Shinoda. Sponsors 10 shows/year. Open all year; Monday-Friday,
10-5; Saturday, 10-5:30. Located downtown; 3,500 sq. ft. 60% of space for special exhibitions; 40% of space
Galleries/Washington 509
for gallery artists. Clientele: local community. 95% private collectors; 5% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $500-15,000; most work sold at $1,800.
Media: Considers oil, fiber, acrylic, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage; woodcuts,
wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently
exhibits works on paper, sculpture and oils.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes, Chinese and Japanese.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission) or bought outright for 50% of retail price;
net 30 days. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; shipping
costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Replies in 2-3 weeks. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals by other artists, visiting art
fairs and exhibitions, submissions.
JBRUSKIN GALLERY, 820 Water, Port Townsend WA 98368. (206)385-6227. Contact: Kathleen Bruskin.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1985. Repersents 200 established artists/year. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year; daily, 10-4:30. Located downtown. 100% of space for special exhibitions.
Clientele: upper middle class. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $200-900; most work sold at
$350-500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, sculpture and photography. Most
frequently exhibits oil, watercolor and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers landscapes, figures, abstractions.
Terms: Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides promotion and contract; artist pays
shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with slides and photographs. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
originals, photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions
and submissions.
^COMMENCEMENT ART GALLERY, 902 Commerce, Tacoma WA 98402-4407. (206)593-4331. Fax:
(206)591-2002. Website: http://www.cl.tacoma.wa.us. Coordinator: Ben Meeker. Alternative space, art con
sultancy and nonprofit gallery run by Tacoma Arts Commission. Estab. 1993. Represents 1 2 emerging artists/
year. Exhibited artists include Vivian Kendall. Sponsors 1142 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5. Located downtown theater district; 600 sq. ft. (main gallery), 600 ft.
performance/installation space, 2 large window display cases. "We occupy the basement of a 19th century
theater." 10% of space for special exhibitions; 90% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: full range of
Tacoma's population, poor to rich. 100% private collectors. Overall price range: $100-3,500; most work sold
at $300-500.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting/print/photo (2D), sculpture
(3D) and installation/performance (4D).
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers cynicism, altruism and didacticism.
Terms: "We act as noncommissioned agent liason for artists." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery.
Submissions: Accepts only emerging or under-shown artists from Puget Sound area (Tacoma, Seattle,
Olympia). Send query letter with resume, slides, bio. Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals and
slides. Replies only if interested within 1-2 weeks. Files slides, resume, bio. Finds artists through annual
juried slide competition open to all.
FOSTER/WHITE GALLERY, 31P/2 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle WA 98104. (206)622-2833. Fax:
(206)622-7606. Owner/Director: Donald Foster. Retail gallery. Estab. 1973. Represents 90 emerging, mid-
career and established artists/year. Interested in seeing the work of local emerging artists. Exhibited artists
include Chihuly, Tobey, George Tsutakawa. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday,
10-5:30; Sunday, 12-5. Located historic Pioneer Square; 5,800 sq. ft. Clientele: private, corporate and public
collectors. Overall price range: $300-35,000; most work sold at $2,000-8,000.
• Gallery has additional space at 126 Central Way, Kirkland WA 98033. (206)822-2305. Fax:
(206)828-2270.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, craft, fiber, glass and installation. Most frequently exhibits glass sculpture, works on paper and
canvas and ceramic and metal sculptures.
Style: Contemporary Northwest art. Prefers contemporary Northwest abstract, contemporary glass sculpture.
Terms: Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Pacific Northwest. Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and
reviews. Write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 3 weeks.
fLINDA HODGES GALLERY, 410 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle WA 98104. (206)624-3034. Fax: (206)624-
3034. Owner: Linda Hodges. Retail gallery. Estab. 1983. Represents 27 mid-career and established artists/
year. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Gaylen Hansen, Tom Fawkes.
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Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5, Sunday 1-
5. Located Old Town/Pioneer Square; 1,600 sq. ft.; large exhibition space. 100% of space for gallery artists.
Clientele: corporate, private. 70% private collectors, 30% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-
12,000; most work sold at $700-2,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, fiber
and photography, all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits oil, acrylic and mixed media,
all on canvas/board/paper.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Genres include landscapes.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers Northwest regional artists, but open. Send query letter with resume, SASE, slides.
Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists through word of
mouth, inquiries.
Tips: uWe usually only exhibit local. Northwest artists."
MING'S ASIAN GALLERY, 10217 Main St., Old Bellevue WA 98004-6121. (206)462-4008. Fax:
(206)453-8067. Director: Nelleen Klein Hendricks. Retail gallery. Estab. 1964. Represents/exhibits 3-8 mid-
career and established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Kim Man Hee, Kai Wang and Kaneko Jonkoh.
Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-6. Located
downtown; 6,000 sq. ft.; exterior is Shanghai architecture circa 1930. 20% of space for special exhibitions.
35% private collectors, 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $350-10,000; most work sold at
$1,500-3,500.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, sumi paintings, Japanese woodblock. Most frequently exhibits
surni paintings with woodblock and oil.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, primitivism, realism and imagism. Genres include Asian. Prefers antique,
sumi, watercolors, temple paintings and folk paintings.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery and the
artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, brochure, slides, photographs, reviews, bio and SASE. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides and transparencies. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists
by traveling to Asia, visiting art fairs, and through submissions.
PAINTERS ART GALLERY, 30517 S.R. 706E, P.O. Box 106, Ashford WA 98304. Owner: Joan Painter.
Retail gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents 60 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists
include Cameron Blagg, Roger Kamp and David Bartholet. Open all year. Located 5 miles from the entrance
to Mt. Rainier National Park; 1,200 sq. ft. 75% of space for work of gallery artists. Clientele: collectors and
tourists. Overall price range $10-5,500; most work sold at $300-2,500.
* The gallery has over 100 people on consignment. It is very informal, outdoors atmosphere.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, sculpture (bronze),
photography, stained glass, original handpulled prints, reliefs, offset reproductions, lithographs, serigraphs
and etchings. "I am seriously looking for bronzes, totem poles and outdoor carvings." Most frequently
exhibits oil, pastel and acrylic.
Style: Exhibits primitivism, surrealism, imagism, impressionism, realism and photorealism. All genres.
Prefers Mt. Rainier themes and wildlife. "Indians are a strong sell."
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (30% commission on prints and bronzes; 40% on paintings). Retail
price set by gallery and artist. Gallery provides promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter or call "I can usually tell over the phone if artwork will fit in here."
Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. Does not file materials.
Tips: "Sell paintings and retail price items for the same price at mall and outdoor shows that you price them
in galleries. I have seen artists under price the same paintings/items, etc. when they sell at shows."
PH1NNEY CENTER GALLERY, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle WA 98103. (206)783-2244. Fax:
(206)783-2246. E-mail: pnacenter@aol.com. Website: http://www.poppyware.com/PNA/. Arts Coordinator:
Ed Medeiros. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1982. Represents 10-12 emerging artists/year. Sponsors 10-12 shows/
year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year; Monday-Friday, 10-9; Saturday, 10-1. Located in a
residential area; 92 sq. ft.; in 1904 building— hardwood floors, high ceilings. 20% of space for special
exhibitions; 80% of space for gallery artists. 50-60% private collectors. Overall price range: $504,000; most
work sold at $50-200.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture,
ceramics, installation, photography, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture and
photography.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, all genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (25% commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides
promotion and contract; artist pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with resume, bio and SASE. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio
of slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists through calls for work in local and national publications.
West Virginia
THE ART STORE, 1013 Bridge Rd., Charleston WV 25314. (304)345-1038. Director: E. Schaul. Retail
gallery. Estab. 1980. Represents 16 mid-career and established artists. Sponsors 4 shows/year. Average display
time 1 month. Open all year. Located in a suburban shopping center; 2,000 sq. ft. 50% of space for special
exhibitions. Clientele: professionals, executives, decorators. 60% private collectors, 40% corporate collectors.
Overall price range: $200-8,000; most work sold at $1,800.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, works on paper, ceramic, woodcuts, engrav
ings, linocuts, etchings, and monoprints. Most frequently exhibits oil, pastel, mixed media and watercolor.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, color field and impressionism.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Gallery
provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, SASE and announcements from other galleries if
available. Gallery makes the contact after review of these items; replies in 4-6 weeks.
Tips: "Do not sent slides of old work."
Wisconsin
ART INDEPENDENT GALLERY, 623 Main St., Lake Geneva WI 53147. (414)248-3612. Fax: (414)248-
2227. Owner: Betty C.S. Sterling. Retail gallery. Estab. 1968. Represents 180 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Peg Sindelar, Martha Hayden, Gail Jones, Eric Jensen, John
Yapelli and Lou Taylor. Sponsors 2-3 shows/year. Average display time 6-8 weeks. Open January-March:
Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 10-5; Sundays, 12-5. April-May: daily, 10-5; Sundays, 12-5; closed Tuesday.
June- August: daily, 10-5; Sundays, 12-5. September-December: daily 10-5; Sundays, 12-5; closed Tuesday.
3,000 sq. ft.; loft-like 1st floor, location in historic building. 25% of space for special exhibitions; 100% of
space for gallery artists. Clientele: collectors, tourists, designers. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate
collectors. Overall price range: $2-4,000; most work sold at $200-800.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media, collage, paper, sculpture, ceramics,
fiber, glass, photography, jewelry, woodcuts, engravings, serigraphs, linocuts and etchings. Most frequently
exhibits paintings, ceramics and jewelry.
Style: Exhibits expressionism and painterly abstraction. Genres include landscapes, florals, portraits and
figurative work. Prefers abstracts, impressionism and imagism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (50% commission). Retail prices set by the artist. Gallery provides
insurance, promotion, contract and shipping costs from gallery; artist pays shipping costs to gallery. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. Call or write for application. Portfolio
should include slides and transparencies. Replies in 2-4 weeks. Files bios and resumes. Finds artists through
visiting exhibitions, word of mouth, shows/art fairs.
DAVID BARNETT GALLERY, 1024 E. State St., Milwaukee WI 53202. (414)271-5058. Fax: (414)271-
9132. Office Manager: Milena Marich. Retail and rental gallery and art consultancy. Estab. 1966, Represents
300-400 emerging, mid-career and established artists. Exhibited artists include Claude Weisbuch and Carol
Summers. Sponsors 12 shows/year. Average display time 1 month. Open all year. Located downtown at the
corner of State and Prospect; 6,500 sq. ft.; "Victorian-Italianate mansion built in 1875, three floors of artwork
displayed." 25% of space for special exhibitions. Clientele: retail, corporations, interior decorators, private
collectors, consultants, museums and architects. 20% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall
price range: $50-375,000; most work sold at $1,000-50,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, collage, sculpture,
ceramic, fiber, glass, photography, bronzes, marble, woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, wood engravings,
serigraphs, linocuts, etchings and posters. Most frequently exhibits prints, drawings and oils.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, neo-expressionism, primitivism, painterly abstraction, surrealism, imagism,
conceptualism, minimalism, postmodern works, impressionism, realism and photorealism. Genres include
landscapes, florals, Southwestern, Western, wildlife, portraits and figurative work. Prefers old master graph
ics, contemporary and impressionistic.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by gallery and artist. Sometimes
offers customer discounts and payment by installment. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays
for shipping. Prefers artwork framed.
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Submissions: Send query letter with slides, bio, brochure and SASE. ikWe return everything if we decide
not to carry the artwork." Finds artists through agents, word of mouth, various ait publications, sourcebooks,
submissions and self-promotions.
±TORY FOLLIARD GALLERY. 233 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee WI 53201 1414)273-7311. Fax:
(414)273-7313. Contact: Katherine Schwab. Retail gallery. Estab. 1988. Represents mid-career and estab
lished artists. Interested in seeing the work of emerging artists. Exhibited artists include Tom Uttech, John
Wilde. Sponsors 8-9 shows/year. Average display time 4-5 weeks. Open all year: Tuesday-Friday. 11-5;
Saturday, 11-4. Located downtown in historic Third Ward; 3,000 sq. ft. 60# of space for special exhibitions;
40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community and artists. 90# private collec
tors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $300-25.000; most work sold at $1,000-2,500.
Media: Considers all media except installation and craft. Most frequently exhibits painting, sculpture, mono-
prints.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, painterly abstraction, realism, surrealism and imagisrn. Prefers realism, paint
erly abstraction, expressionism.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment. Retail price set by the gallery and the artist. Gallery provides
insurance and promotion; artist pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only artists working in Midwest regional art. Send query letter with resume, slides,
photographs, reviews, artist's statement and SASE. Portfolio should include photographs or slides. Replies
in 2 weeks. Finds artists through referrals by other artists.
GALLERIA DEL CONTE, 1226 N. Astor St., Milwaukee Wi 53202. (414)276-7545. Co-Directors; Cece
Murphy and Beth Eisendrath. Retail gallery. Estab. 1991. Represents/exhibits 30 emerging, mid-career and
established artists/year. Exhibited artists include Joseph Friebert and Angela Colombo. Sponsors 9 shows/
year. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year; Tuesday-Saturday, 11-4 or by appointment. Located on
east side of downtown; 125-year-old historic townhouse. 60# of space for special exhibitions. Overall price
range; $130-10,000; most work sold at $200-4,000.
Media: Considers oil pen & ink, acrylic, drawing, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage, wall sculpture,
woodcuts, linocuts, mezzotints, lithographs, serigraphs and metal prints. Most frequently exhibits oils, water-
colors and prints.
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction. Genres include landscapes and figurative work. Prefers landscapes and
figures.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50# commission). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers Wisconsin artists. Must be trained artists (college level). Send query letter with resume,
slides, photographs, bio and SASE. Call for appointment to show portfolio of originals, photographs and
slides. Replies in 4-6 weeks, Files some bios for reference. Finds artists through visiting exhibitions, word
of mouth and submissions.
Tips: Both directors are acti\e artists quite involved in community on artistic and business level. "Presenta
tion is important. Have professional slides or photos, well ordered resume. Do not simply show up. Call first
for appointment."
|GALLERY 218, 218 S. Second St., Milwaukee WI 53204. (414)277-7800. President: Judith Hooks. Non
profit gallery, cooperative gallery, alternative space, "Gallery 218 is committed to providing exhibition
opportunities to area artists. 218 sponsors exhibits, poetry readings, performances, recitals and other events.
'The audience is the juror.' " Estab. 1990. Represents 50 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include Richard Waswo, ROAN. Sponsors 14 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year; Thursday, 1-5; Friday, 4-8; Saturday and Sunday 12-5. Located just south of downtown; 1,500
sq. ft; warehouse-type space — wooden floor, halogen lights; includes information area with magazines,
bulletins. 100% of space for gallery artists. 75% private collectors, 25% corporate collectors. Overall price
range: $100-1,000; most work sold at $100-600.
Media: Considers all media except crafts. Considers linocuts, monotypes, woodcuts, mezzotints, etchings,
lithographs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits paintings/acrylic, photography, mixed media.
Style: Exhibits expressionism, conceptualism, photorealism, neo-expressionism, minimalism, hard-edge geo
metric abstraction, painterly abstraction, postmodern works, realism, surrealism, imagism, fantasy, comic
book art. Exhibits all genres, portraits, figurative work; "anything with an edge." Prefers abstract expression
ism, street photography, personal visions.
Terms: There is a Co-op membership fee plus donation of time (20% commission.) Membership good I
year. There is a rental fee for space; covers 1 month. Group shows at least four times a year (small entry
fee). Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance and promotion; artist pays for shipping. Prefers
artwork framed.
Submissions: Prefers only adults (21 years plus), no students (grad students OK), serious artists pursuing
their careers. Send query letter with resume, business card, slides, photographs, bio, SASE or request for
application. Write for appointment to show portfolio of photographs, slides, resume, bio. Replies in 1 month.
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Files all Finds artists through referrals, visiting art fairs, submissions. "We advertise for new members on
a regular basis."
Tips: "Don't wait to be 'discovered'. Get your work out there — not just once, but over and over again.
Don't get distracted by material things, like houses, cars and real jobs."
THE FANNY GARVER GALLERY, 230 State St., Madison WI 53703. (608)256-6755. Vice President:
Jack Carver. Retail Gallery. Estab. 1972. Represents 100 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include Harold Altaian and Josh Simpson. Sponsors 11 shows/year. Average display time
1 month. Open all year; Monday-Saturday, 10-5. Located downtown; 3,000 sq. ft.; older refurbished building
in unique downtown setting. 33% of space for special exhibitions; 95% of space for gallery artists. Clientele:
private collectors, gift-givers, tourists. 40% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price ran<*e:
$10-10,000; most work sold at $30-200.
• Gallery has second location at 7432 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717, (608)833-8000; 7,000
sq. ft., suburban locale with upscale clientele.
Hedia: Considers oil, pen & ink, paper, fiber, acrylic, drawing, sculpture, glass, watercolor, mixed media,
ceramics, pastel, collage, craft, woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints, etchings, litho
graphs and serigraphs. Most frequently exhibits watercolor, oil and glass.
Style: Exhibits all styles. Prefers landscapes, still lifes and abstraction.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price (net 30
days). Retail price set by gallery. Gallery provides promotion and contract, shipping costs from gallery; artist
pays shipping costs. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs and SASE. Write for ap
pointment to show portfolio, which should include originals, photographs and slides. Replies only if interested
within 1 month. Files announcements and brochures.
DEAN JENSEN GALLERY, 165 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI 53202. Phone/fax: (414)278-7 100. Director:
Dean Jensen. Retail gallery. Estab. 1987. Represents/exhibits 20 mid-career and established artists/year.
Exhibited artists include Alex Katz and Fred Stonehouse. Sponsors 8 shows/year. Average display time 5-6
weeks. Open all year. Tuesday-Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-4. Located downtown; 1,800 sq. ft.; located directly
across from New Broadway Theater center in a high-ceiling, former warehouse building. 60% of space for
special exhibitions; 30% of space for gallery exhibitions. Clientele: local community, museums, visiting
business people. 90% private collectors, 10% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $350-35,000; most
work sold at $1,500-6,000.
Media: Considers all media except crafts, fiber, glass; all types of prints except posters. Most frequently
exhibits painting, prints and photography.
Style: Exhibits conceptualism, neo-expressionism, minimalism, postmodern works, imagism and outsider
art.
Terms: Artwork is accepted on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery. Gallery
provides insurance and promotion; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio and SASE. "We review portfolios only after
reviewing slides, catalogs, etc." Replies in 4-6 weeks.
Tips: "Most of the artists we handle are nationally or internationally prominent. Occasionally we will select
an artist on the basis of his/her submission, but this is rare. Do not waste your time— and ours— by submitting
your slides to us unless your work has great clarity and originality of ideas, is 'smart,' and is very profession
ally executed."
LATINO ARTS, 1028 S. Ninth, Milwaukee WI 53204. (414)384-3100 ext. 61. Fax: (414)649-4411. Visual
Artist Specialist: Robert Cisneros. Nonprofit gallery. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Sponsors 4 individual to group exhibitions/year. Average display time 2 months. Open all year; Monday-
Friday, 10-4. Located in the near southeast side of Milwaukee; 1,200 sq. ft.; one-time church. 50% of space
for special exhibitions; 40% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: the general Hispanic community. Overall
price range: $100-2,000.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits original 2- and 3-dimensional works
and photo exhibitions.
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers artifacts of Hispanic cultural and educational interests.
Terms: "Our function is to promote cultural awareness (not to be a sales gallery)." Retail price set by the
artist. Artist is encouraged to donate 15% of sales to help with operating costs. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion, contract, shipping costs to gallery; artist pays shipping costs from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, business card and reviews. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Finds artists through recruiting,
networking, advertising and word of mouth.
NEW VISIONS GALLERY, INC., at Marshfield Clinic, 1000 N. Oak Ave., Marshfield WI 54449. Execu
tive Director: Ann Waisbrot. Nonprofit educational gallery. Runs museum and art center program for commu
nity. Represents emerging, mid-career and established artists. Organizes a variety of group and thematic
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shows (10 per year), very few one-person shows, sponsors Marshfield Art Fair. "Culture and Agriculture":
annual springtime invitational exhibit of art with agricultural themes. Does not represent artists on a continu
ing basis. Average display time 6 weeks. Open all year. 1,500 sq. ft. Price range varies with exhibit. Small
gift shop with original jewelry, notecards and crafts at $10-50. uWe do not show "country crafts.' "
Media: Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and genres.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (35% commission). Retail price set by artist. Gallery provides insur
ance and promotion. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, high-quality slides and SASE. Label slides with size, title,
media. Replies in 1 month. Files resume. Will retain some slides if interested, otherwise they are returned.'
Tips: "Meet deadlines, read directions, make appointments — in other words respect yourself and your work
by behaving as a professional."
Wyoming
CROSS GALLERY, 180 R Center, Box 4181, Jackson Hole WY 83001. (307)733-2200. Fax: (307)733-
1414. Director: Mary Schmidt. Retail gallery. Estab. 1982. Exhibited artists include Penni Anne Cross,
Kennard Real Bird, Val Lewis and Kevin Smith. Sponsors 2 shows/year. Average display time 1 month.
Open all year. Located at the corner of Center and Gill; 1,000 sq. ft. 50% of space for special exhibitions!
Clientele: retail customers and corporate businesses. Overall price range: $20-35,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, original
handpulled prints, engravings, lithographs, pochoir, serigraphs and etchings. Most frequently exhibits oil,
original graphics, alabaster, bronze, metal and clay.
Style: Exhibits realism and contemporary styles. Genres include Southwestern, Western and portraits. Prefers
contemporary Western and realist work.
Terms: ^Accepts artwork on consignment (33!/3% commission) or buys outright for 50% of retail price.
Retail price set by gallery and artist. Offers payment by installments. Gallery provides insurance, promotion
and contract; shipping costs are shared. Prefers artwork unframed.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Portfolio review requested if interested
in artist's work. Portfolio should include originals, slides and photographs. Samples not filed are returned
by SASE. Reports back within "a reasonable amount of time."
Tips: "We are seeking artwork with creative artistic expression for the serious collector. We look for original
ity, Presentation is very important."
HALSETH GALLERY-COMMUNITY FINE ARTS CENTER, 400 C, Rock Springs WY 82901.
(307)362-6212. Fax: (307)382-6657. Director: Gregory Gaylor. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1966. Represents
12 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 8-10 shows/year. Average display time 1
month. Open all year; Monday, 12-9; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-9; Thursday, 12-9; Friday, 10-5; Saturday,
12-5. Located downtown— on the Rock Springs Historic Walking Tour route; 2,000 ground sq. ft. and 120
running sq. ft. of rotating exhibition space remodeled to accommodate painting and sculpture. 50% of space
for special exhibitions; 50% of space for gallery artists. Clientele: community at large. 100% private collec
tors. Overall price range: $100-1,000; most work sold at $200-600.
Media: Considers all media, all types of prints. Most frequently exhibits oil/watercolor/acrylics sculpture/
ceramics, and installation. .
Style: Exhibits all styles, all genres. Prefers neo-expressionism, realism and primitivism.
Terms: "We require a donation of a work." Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides promotion- artist
pays shipping costs to and from gallery. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions; Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, brochure, photographs, SASE, business card
reviews, "whatever available." Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of slides. Replies only if
interested within 1 month. Files all material sent. Finds artists through submissions.
, ' 40° E- Collins Dr., Casper WY 82601. (307)235-5247. Director Karen
Mobley. Community museum. Estab. 1967. Average display time 2 months. Interested in emerging, mid-
career and established artists. Sponsors 10 solo and 10 group shows/year. Open all year. Clientele* 90%
private collectors, 10% corporate clients.
Hediar Considers all media.
Style: Exhibits all subjects.
Terms: Accepts work on consignment (40% commission). Retail price set by artist. Exclusive area represen
tation not required. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and shipping costs from gallery
Submissions: Send query letter with slides. Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio which
should include originals or slides. Replies in 2 months.
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^WYOMING ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY, 2320 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne WY 82002. (307)777-7742.
Fax: (307)777-5499. Visual Arts Program Manager: Liliane Francuz. Nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1990. Repre
sents 15 emerging, mid-career and established artists/year. Sponsors 6 exhibitions/year. Average display time
6 !/2 weeks. Open all year, Monday-Friday 8-5. Located downtown in capitol complex; 660 sq. ft.; in historical
carriage house. 100% of space devoted to special exhibitions. Clientele: tourists, upscale, local community.
98% private collectors. Overall price range $50-$ 1,500; most work sold at $100-250*
Media: Considers all media and all types of prints except posters. Most frequently exhibits photography,
paintings/drawings and mixed media.
Style: Exhibits all styles and all genres. Most frequently exhibits contemporaty styles and craft.
Terms: Retail price set by the artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion and contract. Shipping costs
are shared. Prefers artwork framed.
Submissions: Accepts only artists from Wyoming. Send query letter with resume, slides and bio. Call for
portfolio review of photographs and slides. Replies in 2 weeks. Files resume and slides. Finds artists through
artist registry slide bank, word of mouth and studio visits.
Tips: Common mistakes artists make: "lack of professional presentation, poor slides, incomplete informa
tion."
Canada
SPACE, 510 Fort St., Victoria British Columbia V8W 1E6 Canada. (604)383-8833. Director:
Sue Donaldson. Alternative space and nonprofit gallery. Estab. 1971. Represents emerging, mid-career and
established artists. 311 members. Sponsors 8-10 shows/year. Average display time 31A weeks. Open all year.
Located downtown; 2,200 sq. ft.; "multi-disciplinary exhibition venue." 100% of space for gallery artists.
Overall price range: $300-8,000.
Media: Considers oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, drawing, mixed media, collage, works on paper,
sculpture, ceramic, installation, photography, video, performance art, original handpulled prints, woodcuts,
wood engravings, linocuts, engravings, mezzotints and etchings.
Style: Exhibits all styles and all contemporary genres.
Terms: "No acquisition. Artists selected are paid exhibition fees for the right to exhibit their work." Retail
price set by artist. Gallery provides insurance, promotion, contract and fees; shipping costs shared. Only
artwork "ready for exhibition." Artists should be aware of the trend of "de-funding by governments at all
levels."
Submissions: "Non-Canadian artists must submit by September 30 in order to be considered for visiting
foreign artists1 fees." Send query letter with resume, 10-20 slides, bio, SASE (with IRC, if not Canadian),
reviews and proposal outline. "No* original work in submission." Replies in 1 month.
international
*ABEL JOSEPH GALLERY, Avenue Marechal Foch, 89 Bruxelles Belgique 1030. 32-2-2456773. Direc
tors: Kevin and Christine Freitas. Retail gallery and alternative space. Estab. 1989. Represents young and
established national and international artists. Exhibited artists include Bill Boyce, Diane Cole, Regent Pellerin
and Ron DeLegge. Sponsors 6-8 shows/year. Average display time 5 weeks. Open all year. Located in
Brussels. 100% of space for work of gallery artists. Clientele: varies from first time buyers to established
collectors. 80% private collectors; 20% corporate collectors. Overall price range: $500-15,000; most work
sold at $1,000-8,000.
Media: Considers most media except craft. Most frequently exhibits sculpture, painting/drawing and installa
tion (including active-interactive work with audience — poetry, music, etc.).
Style: Exhibits painterly abstraction, conceptualism, minimalism, post-modern works and imagism. "Inter
ested in seeing all styles and genres." Prefers abstract, figurative and mixed-media.
Terms: Accepts artwork on consignment (50% commission). Retail price set by the gallery with input
from the artist. Customer discounts and payment by installments are available. Gallery provides insurance,
promotion and contract; shipping costs are shared.
Submissions: Send query letter with resume, slides, bio, SASE and reviews. Portfolio review requested if
interested in artist's work. Portfolio should include slides, photographs and transparencies. Replies in 1
month. Files resume, bio and reviews.
Tips: "Gallery districts are starting to spread out Artists are opening galleries in their own studios. Galleries
have long outlived their status as the center of the art world. Submitting work to a gallery is exactly the
same as applying for a job in another field. The first impression counts. If you're prepared, interested, and
have any initiative at all, you've got the job.'*
Syndicates/Cartoon Features
& Clip Art Firms
If you dream of seeing your characters in the funny papers, you must first sell the idea
to a syndicate. Syndicates basically act as agents for cartoonists, selling comic strips,
panels and editorial cartoons to newspapers and magazines. The syndicate edits, pro
motes and distributes the cartoonist's work, and keeps careful records of sales in ex
change for a cut of the profits. Some syndicates also handle merchandising of licensed
products, such as mugs, T-shirts and calendars.
The syndicate business is one of the hardest to break into. There are an overwhelming
number of aspiring cartoonists competing for a very limited amount of space in the
comics sections of newspapers. If you know your competition (as you should) you'll
realize that spaces don't open up often. Editors are always reluctant to drop a long-
established strip for a new one, as such action often results in a deluge of reader com
plaints.
Selling to syndicates is not easy, but it is achievable. Most syndicates say they're
looking for a "sure thing," a feature in which they'll feel comfortable investing the
more than $25,000 needed for promotion and marketing. Work worthy of syndication
must be original, saleable and timely, and characters must have universal appeal in
order to attract a diversity of readers.
To succeed in the syndicate market, you have to be more than a fabulous cartoonist.
You must also be a good writer and stay in touch with current events and public con
cerns. Cartooning is an idea business just as much as it is an art business — and the art
won't sell if the idea isn't there in the first place.
HOW TO APPROACH A SYNDICATE
How you approach a syndicate, and what you should send, depends on the type of
feature you create. If you're an editorial cartoonist, you'll need to start out selling your
cartoons to a base newspaper (probably in your hometown) and build up some clips
before approaching a syndicate. Submitting published clips will prove to the syndicate
that you have established a loyal following and are able to produce cartoons on a regular
basis. Once you've built up a good collection of clips, submit at least 12 photocopied
samples of your published work along with a brief cover letter.
Strips are handled a bit differently. Since they usually originate with the syndicate,
it's not always necessary for them to have been previously published. Some syndicates
even prefer to "discover" new strip artists and introduce them fresh to newspapers.
Each syndicate has a preferred method for submissions. Some of the larger syndi
cates have printed guidelines you can send for. If guidelines are available we have
indicated that in the listing. Guidelines are also printed in several helpful books, such
as Your Career in the Comics by Lee Nordling (Andrews and McMeel) and The Practi
cal Guide for Marketing to Syndicates by Pasqual Battaglia (Syndicate Publications)
(see Publications of Interest on page 681). To submit a strip idea, send a brief cover
letter (50 words or less is ideal) that summarizes your idea, along with a character sheet
(this shows your major characters along with their names and a description of each),
and photocopies of 24 of your best strip samples on 81/2 X 11 paper, six daily strips per
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page. Don't send originals. Be tough on yourself — only the best stay afloat. By sending
at least one month of samples, you'll show the syndicate that you're capable of produc
ing high-quality humor, consistent artwork and a long lasting idea. Never submit origi
nals; always make photocopies of your work and send those. It's OK to make simultane
ous submissions to various syndicates. Since response time can take several months,
syndicates understand that it would be impractial for cartoonists to wait for replies
before submitting their ideas to other syndicates.
PAYMENT AND CONTRACTS
Should you be one of the lucky few to be picked up by a syndicate, the amount you
earn will depend on the number of publications in which your work appears and the
size of those publications. Whereas a top strip such as Garfield may be in as many as
2,000 papers worldwide, it takes a minimum of about 60 interested newspapers to make
it worthwhile and profitable for a syndicate to distribute a strip.
Newspapers pay in the area of $10-15 a week for a daily feature. Your payment will
be a percentage of gross or net receipts. Contracts usually involve a 50/50 split between
the syndicate and the cartoonist. Check the listings in this section for more specific
information about terms of payment.
Before signing a contract with a syndicate, be sure you understand the terms and
are comfortable with them. The most favorable contracts will offer the following:
• Creator ownership of the strip and its characters.
• Periodic evaluation of the syndicate's performance.
• A five-year contract without automatic renewal.
• A percentage of gross, instead of net, receipts.
SELF-SYNDICATION
An alternative to consider is self-syndication. Self-syndicated cartoonists retain ail
rights to their work and keep all profits, but they also have to ac/t as their own salespeo
ple, sanding packets to newspapers and other likely outlets. Tins requires developing
a mailing list, promoting the strip (or panel) periodically, and developing i prlcte^
billing and collectims structure. If yotfre a good btisiaessper^E a&d lp^e^fegi»pc|
time and energy, this might be the rottte for you, W^eHy newspapers are fee best b#
here (not many — if any — daily newspapers buy front self-syndicated cartoonists).
EXPLORE THE CLIP ART MARKET
Clip art firms provide their clients — individuals, associations and businesses — with
camera-ready illustrations, cartoons, spot drawings, borders and dingbat symbols. Some
clip art books can be purchased in bookstores, but clients who are frequent users nor
mally subscribe to a service and receive collections by mail once a month on disk, CD-
ROM or in booklet format. Clip art is used in a variety of capacities, from newsletters
to brochures to advertisements and more. In subscribing to a clip art service, clients
buy the right to use the artwork as frequently as they wish.
Most clip art is b&w representational line art, rendered in a realistic or stylized
manner. However, many firms are now offering a few special color reproductions with
each monthly package. Collections usually fall into certain subject areas, such as ani
mals, food, clothing or medicine. Most clip art firms keep track of consumer demands
and try to offer images that cover current topics and issues. For example, many have
begun to market more images with multicultural and environmental themes. Keith Cole-
man struck gold with his idea for a clip art service that offers multicultural images.
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Read about Afrocentrex and learn more about the clip art market on page 519.
Artists cannot retain rights to work sold as clip art, since clip art is, by nature,
virtually copyright free. Consequently, name credits are rarely given, although some
firms will allow inclusion of a small monogram or logo alongside the artwork. Payment
rates aren't astronomical, but there are advantages to working with clip art firms. For
example, most give long lead times, which allow freelancers to work projects into their
schedules at their convenience. Moreover, clip art businesses tend to pay in a very
timely manner (some within 10 days of invoice).
$AFROCENTREX, 2770 N. Lincoln Ave., Suite A, Chicago EL 60614. (312)463-6269. Fax: (312)404-
5599. E-mail: Afrocentre@aol.com. Chief Executive Officer: Keith Coleman. Estab. 1993. Clip art firm.
Distributes to over 20 outlets, including newspapers, schools and corporate accounts.
Needs: Approached by 2 cartoonists and 4-10 illustrators/year. Buys from 2-4 illustrators/year. Considers
caricatures and illustrations. Prefers b&w line drawings.
First Contact & Terms: Send cover letter with resume and photocopies or tearsheets and SASE. Include
3-5 samples. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
final art. Pays flat fee; $25-50. Pays on acceptance. Negotiates rights purchased. Offers automatic renewal.
Clip art firm owns original art and characters.
ALLIED FEATURE SYNDICATE, P.O. Drawer 48, Joplin MO 64802-0048. (417)673-2860. Fax:
(417)673-4743. Editor: Robert Blanset. Estab. 1940. Syndicate serving 50 outlets: newspapers, magazines,
etc.
• Allied Features is the only agency syndicating cartoons solely geared toward electronics. Also owns
separate syndicates for environmental, telecommunications, space and medical instruments fields.
The same company also owns ENN, The Lead Trader and Circuit News Digest, a monthly electronics
news magazine.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Buys from 1-10 freelancers/year. Introduces 25 new strips/
year. Introductions include Outer Space by Ken Muse and Shuttlebutt by James Wright. Considers comic
strips, gag cartoons, editorial/political cartoons. Considers single or multiple panel, b&w line drawings, with
gagline. Prefers creative works geared toward business, the Space Program, electronics, engineering and
environmental topics.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, roughs, photocopies and 3 finished
cartoon samples. One sample of each should be included. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back within 90 days. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work.
Pays on acceptance; flat fee of $10-50; or 50% of net proceeds. Negotiates rights purchased. Interested in
buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published artwork. Minimum length of contract is 5 years.
Freelancer owns original art and the characters. "This is negotiable with artist. We always negotiate."
ART PLUS REPRO RESOURCE, P.O. Box 4710, Sarasota FL 34230-4710. (941)955-2950. Fax:
(941)955-5723. E-mail: 70244.331 ©compuserve.com. Publisher: Wayne Hepburn. Estab. 1983. Clip art firm
serving about 6,000 outlets, primarily churches, schools, associations and ministries. Guidelines, catalog and
sample available for 9 X 12 SAE with 4 first-class stamps.
• This clip art firm works one year ahead of publication, pays within 90 days of acceptance, accepts
any seasonal material at any time, and has been using more digitized and computer images. They
will furnish a list of topics needed for illustration.
Needs: Buys 40-60 cartoons and 500-1 ,000 freelance illustrations/year. Prefers illustrations and single panel
cartoons and b&w line art with gagline. Maximum size is 7X 10 and must be reducible to 20% of size
without losing detail. "We need very graphic material." Prefers religious, educational and seasonal themes.
Accepts camera ready line art or digital files: CDR, COM, EPS, PCX, TIFF and WMF formats for Windows
or Mac if digitized, perfers WMF. Freelance work demands knowledge of CorelDraw 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back within
2-3 months. Portfolio review not required. Pays $15 for cartoons; $15-40 for spot or clip art. Buys all rights.
Finds artists through Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Tips: "All our images are published as clip art to be reproduced by readers in their bulletins and newsletters
for churches, schools, associations, etc. We need art for holidays, seasons and activities; new material every
three months. We want single panel cartoons, not continuity strips. We're always looking for people images,
ethnic and mixed races. No cartoon strips."
BENNETT PUBLISHING, 3400 Monroe Ave., Rochester NY 14618. (716)381-5450. President: Lois B.
Bennett. Estab. 1978. Clip art firm serving schools.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Buys from 1 freelancer/year. Considers illustrations, spot draw
ings. Prefers educational themes. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe
Photoshop on the Mac.
Syndicates/Cartoon Features & Clip Art Firms 5 1 9
INSIDER REPORT
Clip Art Sales Add Up
for Prolific Artists
Keith Coleman had never heard of "clip art" until
he hired freelance artist Tim Jackson to create art
work for his marketing firm. The two began talking
about the need for more available and affordable
images of African- Americans. When Jackson men
tioned clip art, Coleman was intrigued, and the
seeds of a partnership were born. "It was a clear
case of being aware of a need and trying to fill it."
Coleman and Jackson launched their Chicago-
based clip art firm, Afrocentrex, in 1993 with only
Jackson's cartoons. To meet the demand for multi
cultural images, they quickly added images by Der-
rell Spicy, whose style is more realistic, and His
panic artwork by Angel Silva. Their client base
quickly grew to include Howard University, the
Sara Lee Foundation, Quaker Oats and Disney.
Coleman defines "clip art" as "ready-made graphics" sold to corporations,
small businesses, schools, churches and organizations who use the artwork for
advertisements, fliers, in-house newsletters and other projects. Because there are
over half a million desktop publishers in the United States, Coleman says there
is a growing need for clip art available on disk and CD-ROM.
Not every artist can succeed in this market, says Coleman. Artists who take
hours rendering drawings won't find the $25-75 per image fees attractive. But
those fees add up for artists who can sit down and quickly create ten drawings
out of their imagination. "Personally, I have to have the object in front of me to
draw it. I can't create works out of my head. It seems you either have that ability
or you don't. Certain artists just seem to be born with it." For such artists, the
market can be lucrative. If a clip art firm likes your style, "the number of images
you can sell is limited only by your imagination."
Whether a clip art firm fills a specific niche, such as Afrocentrex, or its needs
are wide open, all have characteristics in common, says Coleman. Here are his
suggestions for submitting the kind of art they need.
• Create images around themes. Clip art firms package art by themes, so create
series of images dealing with themes such as family life, health care issues, church
activities or life at the office. Study clip art booklets in bookstores or electronic
clip art packages in computer stores to get an understanding of the themes used.
• Use one style per theme. Styles range from cartoons to realistic sketches. It
is OK to work in more than one style, but stick to one style per series of drawings.
Painting is not used.
520 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Harket *97
INSIDER REPORT, continued
• Work in black & white. As technology advances, some clip art Is offered in
color, but black & white images are still preferred because they reproduce better.
• Draw active characters. Don't send portraits of faces, says Coleman. Show
entire figures or torsos and place characters within a scene. "Make characters
interact in specific (but not too specific) ways. Instead of showing a child with a
dog, show a child holding a hula hoop with the dog jumping through It. Instead of
showing father and child, show father and daughter sitting together reading a book."
• Be politically correct Portray women executives, physically challenged
employees, single-parents, youthful seniors and non-traditional families and
lifestyles. Show people of all colors, religions and nationalities.
• Images should be up-to-date, yet conservative. Clip art firms tend to be
conservative. 44We like to see mainstream images. You don't see avant-garde clip
art." Show today's hairstyles and fashions, but only to a point. Consider the
audience. "For example, we sell hip-hop oriented clips, but mostly to church
groups who want to attract teens to their services," says Coleman.
• Create objects, logos and special fonts. Images of objects, such as coffee
mugs, and food, such as pizza, are needed, as are words that can be used in
layouts, such as "Happy Holidays!" or, UTGIR" Clip art dealing with serious
topics, such as AIDS, features phrases like "AIDS Awareness" in dramatic
lettering,
• Research firms before you submit Every clip art firm has different needs
and submission policies, so read the listings in Artist's & Graphic Designer's
Market to find out what to send. Afrocentrex asks for at least 20 Images, either
photocopies, printed samples or on disk. They pay from $25-75 per image and
offer 7% royalties, though not all firms pay royalties. While some firms purchase
all rights, Afrocentrex enters into a licensing agreement to sell artists' work on
diskettes for up to two years.
Finally, Colemao encourages artists to network. He and Jackson find most of
their artists by scouting art fairs and shows, or by meeting them informally in
cafes and coffee houses. "Be sure to follow up when someone shows interest in
This Image created by Afrocentrex artist,
g Tim Jackson, is available to schools* corpo-
rations and other clients on CD-ROM.
Syndicates/Cartoon Features & Clip Art Firms 52 1
INSIDER REPORT, Coleman
your work. When I first started I gave my card to six artists. But only one, Derrell
Spicy, gave me a call. You never know where you might meet someone who can
be important to your career."
— Robin Gee
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, resume*. Accepts submissions on
disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator. "We contact artist when needed." Pays on acceptance. Buys all
rights. Syndicate owns original art and characters.
BLACK CONSCIENCE SYNDICATION, INC., Dept AGDM, 21 Bedford St., Wyandanch NY 11798.
(516)491-7774. President: Clyde R. Davis. Estab. 1987. Syndicate serving 10,000 daily and weekly newspa
pers, regional magazines, schools and television.
Needs: Considers comic strips, gag cartoons, caricatures, editorial or political cartoons, illustrations and
spot drawings. Prefers single, double or multipanel cartoons. "All material must be of importance to the
Black community in America and the world." Especially needs material on gospel music and its history.
"Our new format is a TV video magazine project. This half hour TV program highlights our clients' material.
We are accepting W tapes, 2 minutes maximum. Tape must describe the artist's work and provide brief bio
of the artist. Mailed to 25 different Afrocentric publications every other month."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 months. Portfolio review not required.
Pays on publication; 50% of net proceeds. Considers client's preferences when establishing payment. Buys
first rights.
Tips: "We need positive Afro-centric information. All material must be inspiring as well as informative.
Our main search is for the truth."
JBONAT'S DIVERSIFIED, 255 N. El Cielo #688, Palm Springs CA 92262. (619)324-1503. Fax:
(619)327-1505. President: Natalie Carlton. Estab. 1974. Syndicate serving 45 magazines, newspapers and
tabloids. Guidelines available for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 10 cartoonists and 5 illustrators/year. Buys from 2 cartoonists/year. Prefers single
panel with gagline. Prefers cartoon with balloon or gagline at bottom. Maximum size of artwork 5x7.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter and tearsheets. 10 samples should
be included. Samples are filed. Reports back if SASE enclosed. Pays 70% of gross income. Pays cartoonist
when payment is received from newspapers. Buys reprint rights. Minimum length of contract is until termi
nated by either party. Artist owns original art and characters.
CAROL BRYAN IMAGINES, THE LIBRARY IMAGINATION PAPER, 1000 Byus Dr., Charleston
WV 25311. Editor: Carol Bryan. Estab. 1978. Syndicates clip art for 3,000 public and school libraries.
Sample issue $1.
Needs: Buys 6-15 freelance illustrations/issue. Considers gag cartoons, illustrations and spot drawings.
Prefers single panel; b&w line drawings. Prefers library themes — "not negative towards library or stereotyped
(example: showing a spinster librarian with glasses and bun).*' Prefers subjects dealing with "today's librar
ies — fax mediums, computers, equipment — good-looking librarians — upbeat ideas. It's a more-than-books-
world now — it's the complete information place. Need more focus on school library items.'*
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photocopies and finished cartoons. Send no
more than 6 samples. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 weeks. Pays on
publication; flat fee of $25. Buys one-time or reprint rights.
Tips: "Seeing a sample issue is mandatory — we have a specific, very successful style. Your style may blend
with our philosophy. Need great cartoons that libraries can publish in their newsletters. We are interested in
seeing more cartoons about the school library, fun and upbeat; and cartoons which show the latest, trendiest
library activities and more of a multicultural consideration when drawing figures."
JCARTOON COMEDY CLUB, 560 Lake Forest Dr., Cleveland OH 44140. (216)871-5449. Cartoon
Editor: John Shepherd. Estab. 1988. Publisher (syndicated). Guidelines available for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 12-20 cartoonists/year. Considers gag cartoons. Prefers single panel with gagline.
Maximum size of artwork 8!/2 X 1 1 or less.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include finished cartoons. 6-12 samples should be in
cluded. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays $5-7 for previously published cartoons.
522 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Tips; "We seek cartoons of a general nature, family oriented plus other humor cartoons— no blue material."
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE, 3211 Fourth St. NE, Washington DC 20017. (202)541-3250. Fax:
(202)541-3255. Photos/Graphics Editor: Nancy Wiechec. Estab. 1920. Syndicate serving 160 Catholic news-
Needs: Buys from 3 cartoonists and 3-5 illustrators/year. Considers single panel, editorial political cartoons
and illustrations. Prefers religious, church or family themes. .
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter and roughs. Pays on publication.
Rights purchased vary according to project.
tCELEBRATlON: AN ECUMENICAL RESOURCE, (formerly Celebration: A Creative Worship Ser
vice), Box 419493, Kansas City MO 64141-6493, (301)681-4927. Editor: Bill Freburger. Clients: Churches,
clergy and worship committees. .
Needs: Buys 75 religious theme cartoons/year. Does not run an ongoing stop. Buys cartoons on church
themes (worship, clergy, scripture, etc.) with a bit of the offbeat. t t
First Contact & Terms: Query; out-of-town artists only. Reports within 1-2 weeks. No originals returned
to artist at job's completion. Pays $40/illustration. Pays $30/cartoon.
CHRONICLE FEATURES, 870 Market St., Suite 101 1, San Francisco CA 94102. (415)777-7212. Comics
Editor: Susan Peters. Syndicate serving 1 ,600 daily, weekly and monthly newspapers, occasionally magazines.
Guidelines available for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 2,000 illustrators/year. Introduces 1 or 2 new strips/year. Considers comic stops and
panels A recent feature is GameZone by Vox Day. "We have no preferred format, as long as the work is
stellar and has a style all its own. We do not need spot drawings or caricatures. We already have artists
covering these areas." Maximum size of artwork 8J/iX 11; must be reducible to standard newspaper stop/
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, photocopies and SASE large enough
to return response and/or work. 24 samples should be included. Do not send originals. Samples are not filed
and are returned by SASE only if requested by artist, otherwise not returned, Reports back within 6 weeks.
To show portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Pays 50% of gross income. Buys all rights. Minimum length
of contract is 5 years. Artist owns the original art and characters.
Tips: "Please send ail inquiries by mail. We prefer to minimize telephone contact, as it interrupts the flow
of our work. Be original."
(CITY NEWS SERVICE, Box 39, Willow Springs MO 65793. (417)469-2423. President: Richard Weath-
erington. Estab. 1969. Editorial service providing editorial and graphic packages for magazines.
Needs: Buys from 12 or more freelance artists/year, Considers caricature, editorial cartoons and tax and
business subjects as themes; considers b&w line drawings and shading film.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets or photocopies. Samples should contain
business subjects. "Send 5 or more b&w line drawings, color drawings, shading film or good line drawing
editorial cartoons." Does not want to see comic strips. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports
within 4-6 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail tearsheets or photostats. Pays 50% of net proceeds; pays flat
fee of $25 minimum. **We may buy art outright or split percentage of sales."
Tips: "We have the markets for multiple sales of editorial support art. We need talented artists to supply
specific projects. We will work with beginning artists. Be honest about talent and artistic ability. If it isn't
there then don't beat your head against the wall."*
COMMUNITY PRESS SERVICE, P.O. Box 639, Frankfort KY 40602. (502)223-1736. Fax: (502)223-
2679. Editor: Gail Combs. Estab. 1990. Syndicate serving 200 weekly and monthly periodicals.
Needs: Approached by 15-20 cartoonists and 30-40 illustrators/year. Buys from 8-10 cartoonists and 4-5
illustrators/year. Introduces 1-2 new strips/year. Considers comic strips. Prefers single panel b&w line
drawings with or without gaglkie. Maximum size of artwork 8!/i X 1 1 ; must be reducible to 50% of original
size.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, finished cartoons, photocopies. 5-
10 samples should be included. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 months. Call for appointment to
show portfolio of b&w final art. Pays m acceptance. Buys all rights. Offers automatic renewal. Syndicate
owns original art; artist owns characters.
CONTINENTAL FEATURES/CONTINENTAL NEWS SERVICE, 341 W. Broadway, Suite 265,
San Diego CA 92101. (619)492-8696. Director: Gary P. Salamone. Parent firm established August, 1981.
Syndicate serving 3 outlets: house publication, publishing business and the general public through the Conti
nental Newstime magazine.
« This syndicate is putting less emphasis on children's material in their mix of cartoon/comic features.
Needs: Approached by 200 cartoonists/year. Number of new strips introduced each year varies. Considers
comic strips and gag cartoons. Does not consider highly abstract, computer-produced or stick-figure art.
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Syndicates/Cartoon Features & Clip Art Firms 523
Prefers single panel with gagline. Recent features include AH Micks D'UP by Mick Williams and Xanthan
Gumm by Robin Reed. Guidelines available for #10 business envelope. Maximum size of artwork 8x10,
must be reducible to 65% of original size.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, photocopies (10-15 samples). Sam
ples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month with SASE only
if interested. To show portfolio, mail photocopies and cover letter. Pays 70% of gross income on publication.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Minimum length of contract is 1 year. The artist owns the original
art and the characters.
Tips: "We need single-panel cartoon and comic strips appropriate for adult readers of Continental Newstime.
Do not send samples reflecting the highs and lows and different stages of your artistic development. CF/
CNS wants to see consistency and quality, so you'll need to send your best samples."
J^COREL, CORPORATION, 1600 Carting Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R7 Canada. (613)728-3733.
Fax: (613)728-9790. Product Manager, Digital Libraries: Katie Gray. Estab. 1985. Clip art firm, software
developer, marketer, manufacturer.
Needs: Considers illustrations, spot drawings, animations, photos, fonts, clip art, templates, macros and
forms.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, tearsheets, photostats, resume, slides
and/or roughs. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio should include final reproduction
product, slides and photographs.
CREATIVE SYNDICATION SUS, Box 40, Eureka MO 63025. (314)587-7126. Editor: Debbie Holly.
Syndicate serving 400 daily and weekly newspapers.
Needs: Approached by 2-3 illustrators/year. Buys from 2-3 illustrators/year. Considers illustrations. Prefers
double panel b&w line drawings. Maximum size of artwork 8J/:X 1 1.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include roughs. 1-2 samples should be included. Samples
are not filed. Reports back within 1 month. Mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include roughs. Pays
on publication; net proceeds. Rights purchased vary according to project Offers automatic renewal Syndicate
owns original art; artist owns characters.
CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC., 5777 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045. (310)337-7003.
Address work to Editorial Review Board — Comics. President: Richard S. Newcombe. Editor: Laura Ramm.
Estab. 1987. Serves 2,400 daily newspapers, weekly and monthly magazines worldwide. Guidelines available.
Needs: Syndicates 100 writers and artists/year. Considers comic strips, caricatures, editorial or political
cartoons and "all types of newspaper columns.1'
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume and ^anything but
originals/' Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back in a minimum of ten weeks. Pays
50% of net proceeds. Considers saleability of artwork and client's preferences when establishing payment.
Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: *"If you have a cartoon or comic strip you would like us to consider, we will need to see at least four
weeks of samples, but not more than six weeks of dailies and two Sundays. If you are submitting a comic
strip, you should include a note about the characters in it and how they relate to each other. As a general
rule, drawings are most easily reproduced if clearly drawn in black ink on white paper, with shading executed
in ink wash or Benday* or other dot-transfer. However, we welcome any creative approach to a new comic
strip or cartoon idea. Your name(s) and the title of the comic or cartoon should appear on every piece of
artwork. If you are already syndicated elsewhere, or if someone else owns the copyright to the work, please
indicate this."
DEAR NEWSPAPERS, (publisher of Arlington Courier), 3440 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington VA 22101,
(703)522-9898. Managing Editor: Joe Farraggia. Estab. 1986. Publishes weekly newspapers covering Arling
ton, Virginia. Syndicates to weekly newspapers and local guide books.
Needs: Buys from 2 freelancers/year. Prefers local or Virginia artists. Considers comic strips, gag cartoons,
caricatures, editorial or political cartoons, illustrations and spot drawings. Prefers pen & ink with washes.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter wi.h brochure or resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets. Pays on publication;
flat fee, $5-90. Considers clients1 preferences when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "We prefer local Northern Virginia freelancers who have local themes in their work."
FOR A LIST of markets interested in humorous illustration, cartooning and
caricatures, refer to the Humor Index at the back of this book.
524 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
DREAM MAKER SOFTWARE, 925 W. Kenvon A\e., **i6, Englewood CO 80110, 003)762-! 001. Fax:
1 303 1?62-0762. E-mail: dreammaker© ewprid.com. Art Director: David SutpMn. Estab. 1986. Clip art firm,
computer software publisher serving homes, schools, businesses, publishers, designers, ad agencies,
Heeds: Approached bv 10-20 freelancers/year. Considers cartoon type illustrations/characters, illustrations,
spot drawings, "all work suitable for publication as clip ait."
First Contact & Terms; Sample package should include co\er letter. 8-12 samples should be included.
Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples are not filed
and are returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist in !-2 months onl\ if interested. Considers both
traditional and computer based I Illustrator} artwork, Pays $10-759 flat fee on completion of contract. Typical
contract includes 50-150 illustrations. Rights purchased include assignment of copyright from artist.
DYNAMIC GRAPHICS INC.. 6UW N. Fore>t Park Dr., Peoria IL 61614-3592. (309)688-8800. Art Direc
tor: Frank Antal. Distributes to thousands of magazines, newspapers, agencies, industries and educational
institutions.
• Dynamic Graphics is a clip art firm and publisher ofStep-b\-Step Graphics magazine. Uses illustra
tors from ai! o\er the world; 99rr of all artwork sold as clip art is done by freelancers.
Needs: Works with 30-40 treelancer>/year. Prefers illustration, graphic design and elements; primarily b&w,
to! *ill consider some 2- and foil-color. "We are currently seeking to contact established illustrators capable
of handling b&w and MghK realistic illustrations of contemporary people and situations."*
First Contact & Terms: Submit portfolio vyth SASE. Reports within I month. Buys all rights. Negotiates
payment. Pays on acceptance.
Tips: "Concentrate on mastering the basics in anatomy and figure illustration before settling into a "personal1
or Interpretive* style!"
EDITORS PRESS SERVICE, INC. 331) W. 42nd St., 15th Floor, New York NY 10036. (212)563-2252.
Fax^ 1212)563-2517. President: Mr. Kerry Slagie. Estab, 1933. Syndicate representative servicing 1,700
publications: daily and weekly newspapers and magazines. International, US and Canadian sales.
Needs: Bu>i» from 1-2 freelancers/} ear. Introduces 1-2 new strips/year. Considers comic strips, gag cartoons,
caricatures, editorial/political cartoons and illustrations, Considers single, double and multiple panel pen &
ink. Prefers mm- American themes, Maximum size of artwork; 1 ! X 17. Does not accept unsolicited submis
sions.
First Contact & Tetmns: Send cover letter, finished cartoons, tearsheets and photocopies. Include 24-48
^trips/panels. not wait to see original artwork. Include SASE for return of materials. Pays 5Qc/c of gross
Bays all rights. Minimum length of contract; 2 years. Artist owns original art and characters.
Tips: "Look for niches. Study, bul do not copy the existing competition. Read the newspaper!" Looking
for "weJl written gags and strong character development."
FILLERS FOR PUBLICATIONS, 7015 Prospect Place NE, Albuquerque NM 87110. (505)884-7636.
President; Lucie DubcniL Distributes to magazines and newspapers. Guidelines available.
Needs: Buys 72 pieces/} ear from freelancers. Considers single panel 4x6 or 5x7 cartoons on current
events, education, family life, retirement, factory and office themes; clip art and crossword puzzles. Inquire
for subject matter and format.
First Contact Jr Terms: Send query letter with samples of style and SASE. Samples are returned. Reports
in 3 weeks, Previ0usl> published and simultaneous submissions OK. Buys first rights. Pays on acceptance;
$7 for cartoons and Hue drawings; $2S/page of clip ait.
Tips: Does not wan! to see comic strips,
*FOTO EXPRESSION INTERNATIONAL, Box 1268, Station "Q," Toronto, Ontario M4T 2P4 Can
ada, 14161445-3594, Fax; 1416)445-4953, E-mail: fofopres@enteipiise.ea or kEbikjmn@freenetopiec.on.ca.
Director: MJ. Kubik, Serving 35 outlets.
Needs; Buys from 80 freelancers/year. Considers b&w and color single, double and multiple panel cartoons,
illustrations and spot drawings.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing an style or resume, tearsheets, slides
and photographs. Samples not filed are returned by SASE with Canadian International Reply Coupon, $4
US money order or $4.50 Canadian money order. Reports within 1 month only if postage is included" To
show portfolio, mail final repixnluction/product and color and b&w photographs. Pays on publication; artist
recei\ es percentage. Considers ski!! and experience of artist and rights purchased when establishing payment.
Negotiates rights purchased,
FUTURE FEATURES SYNDICATE, 1923 Wickham Rd. Suite 117, Melbourne FL 32935, ^407)259-
j«~2. Fax: »4n7£59-147J. E-mail: futrfeat@iu.net and penninc@aol.com. Creative Director: Jerry Forney.
Estab. 1989. Syndicate markets 10 1,500 daily/weekly newspapers. Guidelines available for SASE with first-
class postage,
» Future Features lias a home page on World Wide Web (http://www.spindata.com/futrfeat/.) that
gives them global exposure with links to various other sites on a first come, first serve basis. They
Syndicates/Cartoon Features & Clip Art Firms 525
hope to market cartoon services this way, in addition to building a subscriber base for their features.
Needs: Approached by 400-500 freelancers/year. Introduces 10-15 new strips/year. Considers comic strips,
gag cartoons, editorial/political cartoons and humorous strips with contemporary drawing styles. Recent
introductions include Grinzday by Dave Sanders and Cream City by Linda Godfrey. Prefers single, double
and multiple panel strips with or without gagline; b&w line drawings. Prefers "unpublished, well designed
art, themed for general newspaper audiences." Maximum size of artwork 8J/2 X 1 1 panel, 3'/2 X 14 strip: must
be reducible to 25% of original size, suitable for scanning purposes.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, photocopies and a short paragraph
stating why you want to be a syndicated cartoonist. 12-36 samples should be included. "We are interested
in cartoons produced on the Macintosh in Illustrator, FreeHand, Photoshop, or Ray Dream Designer. We can
review files saved as PICT, TIFF, GIF, JPEG or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files." Samples are filed or are
returned only if SASE is included. Reports back within 4-6 weeks. Portfolio review not required, but portfolio
should not include original/final art. Pays on publication; 50% of gross income. Buys first rights. Minimum
length of contract is 2 years. Artist owns original art; syndicate owns characters.
Tips: "Avoid elaborate resumes; short bio with important career highlights/achievements is preferable.
Include clean, clear copies of your best work. Don't send binders or bound collections of features; loose
samples on 8!/2X 11 bond paper are preferable."
GRAHAM NEWS SERVICE, 2770 W. Fifth St., Suite G20, Brooklyn NY 1 1224. (718)372-1920. Contact:
Paula Royce Graham. Syndicates to newspapers and magazines.
Needs: Considers b&w illustrations. Uses freelancers for advertising and graphics.
First Contact & Terms: Send business card and samples to be kept on file. Samples returned by SASE only
if requested. Reports within days. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays on publication; negotiable.
Considers skill of artist, client's preferences and rights purchased when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Keep it simple — one or two samples."
JGRAPHIC ARTS COMMUNICATIONS, Box 421, Farrell PA 16121. (412)342-5300. President: Bill
Murray. Estab. 1980. Syndicates to 200 newspapers and magazines.
Needs: Buys 400 pieces/year from artists. Humor through youth and family themes preferred for single
panel and multipanel cartoons and strips. Needs ideas for anagrams, editorial cartoons and puzzles, and for
comic panel "Sugar & Spike." Introductions include "No Whining" by John Fragle and "Attach Cat" by
Dale Thompson; both similar to past work— general humor, family oriented.
First Contact & Terms: Query for guidelines. Sample package should contain 5 copies of work, resume,
SASE and cover letter. Reports within 4-6 weeks. No originals returned. Buys all rights. Pays flat fee, $8-
50.
Tips: "Inter-racial material is being accepted more."
{HEALTH CARE PR GRAPHICS, Division of Solution Resources, Inc., Suite 1, 1121 Oswego St.,
Liverpool NY 13088. (315)451-9339. E-mail: erobe73423@aol.com. Editor: Eric Roberts. Estab. 1981. Clip
art firm. Distributes monthly to hospitals and other health care organizations.
Needs: Uses illustration, drawings and graphic symbols for use in brochures, folders, newsletters, etc. Prefers
sensitive line illustrations, spot drawings and graphics related to health care, hospitals, nurses, doctors,
patients, technicians and medical apparatus. Also buys cartoons.
First Contact & Terms: Experienced illustrators only, preferably having hospital exposure or access to
resource material. Works on assignment only. Send query letter, resume, photostats or photocopies to be kept
on file. "Send 10 to 20 different drawings which are interesting and show sensitive, caring people." Would
like to see color illustration. Samples returned by SASE if not kept on file. Reports within 1 month. Original
art not returned at job's completion. Buys all rights. Pays on acceptance; pays flat rate of $30-100 for
illustrations or negotiates payment according to project. Finds artists through submissions, word of mouth.
Tips: "We are looking to establish a continuing relationship with freelance graphic designers and illustrators.
Looking for different, 'breakthrough' '90s styles! Send enough samples to show the variety (if any) of styles
you're capable of handling. Indicate the length of time it took to complete each illustration or graphic, and/
or remuneration required. Practice drawing people's faces. Many illustrators fall short when drawing people."
HISPANIC LINK NEWS SERVICE, 1420 N St. NW, Washington DC 20005. (202)234-0737. Fax:
(202)234-4090. Editor: Patricia Guadalupe. Syndicated column service to 100 newspapers and a newsletter
serving 1,300 subscribers: "movers and shakers in the Hispanic community in U.S., plus others interested
in Hispanics." Guidelines available.
Needs: Buys from 20 freelancers/year. Considers single panel cartoons; b&w, pen & ink line drawings.
Introductions include In the Dark by Clyde James Aragon and Editorial by Alex Gonzalez. Work should
have a Hispanic angle; "most are editorial cartoons, some straight humor."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies to be kept on file. Samples not
filed are returned by SASE. Reports within 3 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Pays on acceptance;
$25 flat fee (average). Considers clients' preferences when establishing payment. Buys reprint rights and
negotiates rights purchased. "While we ask for reprint rights, we also allow the artist to sell later."
526 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
Tips: Interested in seeing more cultural humor, "While we accept work from all artists, we are particularly
interested in helping Hispanic artists showcase their work. Cartoons should offer a Hispanic perspective on
current events or a Hispanic view of life/*
fJA USERS CLUB D/B/A GRAPHIC CORP., 3348 Overland Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles CA 40034.
(310)287-2001. Fax: (310)287-2347. E-mail: 74354.1204@compuserve.com. Business Affairs: Michael K.
Walker, Esq. Estab. 1986. Clip art firm specializing in audio and animation clips, clip art, photos and fonts
for use by computer hardware and software companies. Approached by 50 cartoonists and 50 illustrators/
year. Buys from 20 cartoonists and 20 illustrators/year. Considers gag cartoons, caricature and illustrations.
Prefers single panel Also uses freelancers for computer illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, finished cartoons, electronic samples.
Maximum possible should be included. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Reports back only if interested. Mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include final art and
photographs. Pays 12# of gross income. Pays on publication. Negotiates rights purchased. Minimum length
of contract is 5 years. Offers automatic renewal. Artist owns original art and characters.
Tips: *k We prefer prolific artists or artists with large existing collections. Images must be in electronic format.
CLUB GRAPHICS, 729 24th St., SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 5K8 Canada. (403)262-8008.
Fax: (4031261-7013. E-mail: clarsen@adobe.com. Designer: Cathy Larsen. Estab. 1985. Clip art firm with
a monthly catalog distribution of 500,000. Guidelines available.
Heeds; Approached by 200 cartoonists and illustrators/year. Buys from 12 freelancers/year. Considers illus
trations and spot drawings. Prefers b&w line drawings. Maximum size of artwork 11 X 17 must be reducible
to 10$ of original size.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, tearsheets, slides, photocopies or
digital files. 10 samples should be included. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist,
Reports back within 1 month. Mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include final reproduction product,
tearstieets and slides. Pays $50-200. Pays on acceptance. Buys all rights. Minimum length of contract is
indefinite. Offers automatic renewal. Clip art firm owns original art and characters.
INTEMPRESS OF LONDON AND NEW YORK, 400 Madison Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)832-
2S39. Editor/Publisher: Jeffrey BIyth. Syndicates to several dozen European magazines and newspapers.
Needs: Buys from 4-5 freelancers/year. Prefers material universal in appeal; no "American only."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter and photographs; write for artists' guidelines. Samples not kept
on file are returned by SASE. Reports within 3 weeks. Purchases European rights. Pays 60% of net proceeds
on publication,
JODS JILL FEATURES. 1 705 14th St., Suite 32 1 , Boulder CO 80302. Art Editor/President: Jodi Jill. Estab.
1983. Syndicate serving "hundreds1" of newspapers, magazines, publications.
Needs: Approached by 250 freelancers/year. "We try to average ten new strips per year." Considers comic
strips, editorial/political cartoons and gag cartoons. "Looking for silly, funny material, not sick humor on
lifestyles or ethnic groups." Introductions include From My Eyes by Arnold Peters and Why Now? by Ralph
Stevens. Prefers single, double and multiple panel b&w line drawings. Needs art, photos and columns that
are visual puzzles. Maximum size of artwork 8!/2X 11.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should Include cover letter, resume, tearsheets, finished cartoons
and photocopies. 6 samples should be included. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Portfolio review requested if interested in artist's work. Reports back within 1 month. Portfolio
should include b&w roughs and tearsheets. Pays on acceptance; 40-50% of net proceeds. Negotiates rights
purchased. Minimum length of contract is I year. The artist owns original art and characters. Finds artists
"by keeping our eyes open and looking at every source possible.
Tips: "Would like to see more puzzles with puns in their wording and visual effects that say one thing and
look like another. We like to deal in columns. If you have a visual puzzle column we would like to look it
over. Some of the best work is unsolicited."
A.D. KAHN, INC., 35336 Spring Hill, Farmington Hills MI 48331. (810)355-4100. Fax: (810)356-4344.
President/Editor: David Kahn. Estab. I960. Syndicate serving daily and weekly newspapers, monthly maga
zines. Introductions include Zoolies (captionless cartoon).
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Needs: Approached by 24-30 freelancers/month.Considers comic strips, editorial/political cartoons, gag
cartoons, puzzles/games.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include material that best represents artist's work. Files
samples of interest; others returned by SASE if requested by artist. Pays 50% of net proceeds. Negotiates
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rights purchased according to project. The artist owns original art and characters.
KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, 235 E. 45th St., New York NY 10017. (212)455-4000. Comics Editor:
Jay Kennedy. Estab. 1915. Syndicate servicing 3,000 newspapers. Guidelines available for #10 SASE.
® This is one of the oldest, most established syndicates in the business. It runs such classics as
Blondie, Hagar, Dennis the Menace and Beetle Bailey and such contemporary strips as Zippy the
Pinhead and Ernie. If you are interested in selling your cartoons on an occasional rather than fulltime
basis, refer to the listings for The New Breed and Laff-A-Day (also run by King Features).
Needs: Approached by 6,000 freelancers/year. Introduces 3 new strips/year. Considers comic strips and
single panel cartoons. Prefers humorous single or multiple panel, and b&w line drawings. Maximum size of
artwork 8!/2X 11. Comic strips must be reducible to 6Vi" wide; single panel cartoons must be reducible to
3>/2"wide.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, character sheet that names and
describes major characters and photocopies of finished cartoons. "Resume optional but appreciated." 24
samples should be included. Returned by SASE. Reports back within 8 weeks. Pays 50% of net proceeds.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Artist owns original art and characters. Length of contract and
other terms negotiated.
Tips: "We look for a uniqueness that reflects the cartoonist's own individual slant on the world and humor,
If we see that slant, we look to see if the cartoonist is turning his or her attention to events that other people
can relate to. We also very carefully study a cartoonist's writing ability. Good writing helps weak art, better
than good art helps weak writing."
LAFF-A-DAX % King Features Syndicate, 235 E. 45th St., New York NY 10017. (212)455-4000. Contact:
Laff-A-Day Editors. Estab. 1936. Syndicated feature. "Showcases single panel gag cartoons with a more
traditional approach."
Needs: Reviews 3,000 cartoons/year. Buys 312 cartoons/year. Maximum size of artwork SI/zX 11. Must be
reducible to 3!/2" wide.
First Contact & Terms: "Submissions should include 10-25 single panel cartoons per batch. Cartoons
should be photocopied 1 per page and each page should have cartoonist's name and address on back. All
submissions must include SASE large enough and with enough postage to return work. No original art."
Reports back within 6 weeks. Pays on acceptance; flat fee of $50.
LEW LITTLE ENTERPRISES, INC., P.O. Box 47, Bisbee AZ 85603-0047. (520)432-8003. Editor: Lew
Little. Estab. 1986. Syndicate serving all daily and weekly newspapers. Guidelines available for legal SAE
with 1 first-class stamp.
Needs: Approached by 300-400 artists/year. Buys from 1-2 artists/year. Introduces 1-2 new strips/year.
Considers comic strips, text features, editorial/political cartoons and gag cartoons. Recent introductions
include weekly column by Dr. Judi Craig and humorous religion feature by Mike Riley. Prefers single or
multiple panel with gagline.
Cartoonist Russ Montoya sold several cartoons to
King Features Syndicate to be used in their strip
The New Breed, including this poke at Albert Ein
stein.
"Hey, Unde Albert...think fast!
528 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter ("would like to see an intelligent
cover letter1'), resume, roughs and photocopies of finished cartoons or text feature samples. Minimum of 12
samples should be included. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 6 weeks.
Schedule appointment to show portfolio or mail final reproduction/product, b&w roughs, tearsheets and
SASE. Pays on publication; negotiable percentage of net proceeds. Negotiates rights purchased. Minimum
length of contract 5 years. Offers automatic renewal. Artist owns original art and syndicate owns characters
during the contract term, after which rights revert to artist.
Tips: Does not want to see "bulky portfolios or elaborate presentations."
LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE, 218 S. Spring St., Los Angeles CA 90012. (213)237-7987.
Promotion Manager: Cathryn Irvine.
Needs: Considers comic strips, panel cartoons and editorial cartoons. "We prefer humor to dramatic continu
ity and general illustrations for political commentary. We consider only cartoons that run six or seven days/
week. Cartoons may be of any size, as long as they're to scale with cartoons running in newspapers." (Strips
usually run approximately 67/i6X2; panel cartoons 3^X4; editorial cartoons vary.)
First Contact & Terms: Submit photocopies or photostats of 24 dailies. Submitting Sunday cartoons is
optional; if you choose to submit them, send at least four. Reports within 2 months. Include SASE. Finds
artists through word of mouth, submissions, newspapers.
Tips: "Don't imitate cartoons that are already in the paper. Avoid line work or details that might bleed
together, fade out or reproduce too small to be seen clearly. We hardly ever match artists with writers or vice
versa. We prefer people or teams who can do the entire job of creating a feature."
MASTERS AGENCY, 703 Ridgemark Dr., Hollister CA 95023. (408)637-9795. Publisher: George Crens-
haw. Estab. 1961. Magazine gag-cartoon publisher.
Cartoons: Buys 100 cartoons/year. Prefers single panel with gagline. Wants finished roughs, accepts pre
viously published clips. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Buys
reprint rights. Pays $20/cartoon.
Tips: "We carefully review all submissions." Seeks cartoons on the following topics: computers, environ
ment, farm, motor homes and rec vehicles, physical fitness, industrial safety, senior citizens, trucks, ecology,
medical, hospitals, women executives, women winning, sales and insurance. Write for additional categories
needed.
METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS, INC., 33 W. 34th St., New York NY 10001. (212)947-5100. Fax:
(212)714-9139. Contact: Ann Habe Weiss. Estab. 1910. Creative graphics/art firm. Distributes to 7,000 daily
and weekly paid and free circulation newspapers, schools, graphics and ad agencies and retail chains. Guide
lines available.
Needs: Buys from 100 freelancers/year. Considers all styles of illustrations and spot drawings; b&w and
color. Editorial style art or cartoons for syndication not considered. Special emphasis on computer-generated
art for Macintosh. Send floppy disk samples using Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Prefers all categories of themes
associated with retail, classified, promotion and advertising. Also needs covers for special-interest tabloid
sections. 90% of design and 70% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and
Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photostats, photocopies, slides, photographs or
tearsheets to be kept on file. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS
files. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports only if interested. Works on assignment only. Pays
on acceptance; flat fee of $25-1,500. Considers skill and experience of artist, saleability of artwork and
clients" preferences when establishing payment.
Tips: This company is "very impressed with illustrators who can show a variety of styles." They prefer that
electronic art is drawn so all parts of the illustration are drawn completely, and then put together. "It makes
the art more versatile to our customers."
MIDWEST FEATURES INC., P.O. Box 9907, Madison WI 53725-0907. (608)274-8925. Editor/Founder:
Mary Bergin. Estab. 1991. Syndicate serving daily/weekly newspapers and other Wisconsin publications.
Needs: Approached by dozens of freelancers/year. Buys from 2-3 freelancers/year. Freelaners most likely
to get 1-shot assignments. Considers comic strips, editorial/political cartoons and illustrations. Prefers single
panel and b&w line drawings without gagline. Emphasis on Wisconsin material is mandatory.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, resume, tearsheets and S^Xll
photocopies. uNo originals!" 6 samples should be included. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist
only if interested or if artist sends SASE. Pays on publication; 50% of gross income. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Minimum length of contract one year for syndication work. Offers automatic renewal.
Artist owns original art and characters.
Tips: uDo not send originals. Phone calls are not appreciated. Make it Wisconsin specific and find another
home for it for a minimum of one year before peddling it our way."
Syndicates/Cartoon Features & Clip Art Firms 529
MILESTONE GRAPHICS, 1093 A1A Beach Blvd., #388, St. Augustine FL 32084. (904)823-9962. E-
mail: 72142.1471@compuserve.com. Owner: Jill 0. Miles. Estab. 1993. Clip art firm providing targeted
markets with electronic graphic images.
Needs: Buys from 20 illustrators/year. 50% of illustration demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include non-returnable photocopies or samples on com
puter disk. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator on the Mac. Send EPS files.
Interested in b&w and some color illustrations. All styles and media are considered. Macintosh computer
drawings accepted (Adobe Illustrator preferred). "Ability to draw people a plus, but many other subject
matters needed as well." Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays flat fee of $25 minimum/illustration,
based on skill and experience. A series of illustrations is often needed.
MINORITY FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC., P.O. Box 421, Farrell PA 16121. (412)342-5300. Fax:
(412)342-6244. Editor: Bill Murray. Estab. 1980. Syndicate serving 150 daily newspapers, school papers
and regional and national publications. Art guidelines available for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 800 freelance artists/year. Buys from 650 freelancers/year. Introduces 100 new strips/
year. Considers comic strips, gag cartoons and editorial/political cartoons. Prefers multiple panel b&w line
drawing with gagline. Prefers family-oriented, general humor featuring multicultural, especially Black charac
ters. Maximum size of artwork 8!/2X 11; must be reducible to 65%.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, tearsheets and photocopies. 5 samples
should be included. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back in 3 months. To show portfolio,
mail b&w tearsheets. Pays flat fee of $50-150. Rights purchased vary according to project. No automatic
renewal. Syndicate owns original art. Character ownership negotiable.
NATIONAL NEWS BUREAU, Box 43039, Philadelphia PA 19129. (215)546-8088. Editor: Harry Jay
Katz. Syndicates to 300 outlets and publishes entertainment newspapers on a contract basis.
Needs: Buys from 500 freelancers/year. Prefers entertainment themes. Uses single, double and multiple
panel cartoons, illustrations; line and spot drawings.
First Contact & Terms: To show portfolio, send samples and resume. Samples returned by SASE. Reports
within 2 weeks. Returns original art after reproduction. Send resume and samples to be kept on file for future
assignments. Negotiates rights purchased. Pays on publication; flat fee of $5-100 for each piece.
THE NEW BREED, %King Features Syndicate, 235 E. 45th St., New York NY 10017. (212)455-4000.
Contact: The New Breed Editors. Estab. 1989. Syndicated feature.
« The New Breed showcases single panel gag cartoons done by cartoonists with a contemporary or
wild sense of humor. The New Breed is a place where people can break into newspaper syndication
without making a commitment to producing a comic on a daily basis. The feature is intended as a
means for King Features to encourage and stay in touch with promising cartoonists who might one
day develop a successful strip for regular syndication.
Needs: Reviews 30,000 cartoons/year. Buys 500 cartoons/year. Maximum size of artwork 8!/zX 11; must
be reducible to 3Vi wide.
First Contact & Terms: "Submissions should include 10-25 single panel cartoons per batch. The cartoons
should be photocopied one per page and each page should have cartoonist's name and address on back. All
submissions must include SASE large enough and with enough postage to return work. Do not send origi
nals." Reports back within 6 weeks. Pays on acceptance; flat fee of $50. Buys first worldwide serial rights.
NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS/INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS SYNDICATES, 84
Smith Ave., Stoughton MA 02072. (617)344-3827. Estab. 1988. Syndicate serving 15 daily newspapers,
motorsports trade weeklies.
Needs: Considers sports pages material Prefers single panel, motorsports motif. Maximum size 1 column.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter and 1 sample. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 1 week. To show a portfolio, mail original/final art. Pays on acceptance; flat fee of $5.
Syndicate owns original art and characters.
J ONE MILE UP, INC., 7011 Evergreen Court, Annandale VA 22003. (703)642-1 177. Fax: (703)642-9088.
Website: http://www.onemileup.com. President: Gene Velazquez. Estab. 1988.
Needs: Approached by 5 cartoonists and 10 illustrators/year. Buys from 5 illustrators/year. Prefers illustration
and animation.
First Contact & Terms: Send photostats, resume and/or diskettes. Include 3-5 samples. Call or mail
appropriate materials for portfolio review of final art. Pays flat fee; $30-120. Pays on acceptance. Negotiates
rights purchased.
REPORTER, YOUR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, 7015 Prospect Place NE, Albuquerque NM 87110.
(505)884-7636. Editor: George Dubow. Syndicates to newspapers and magazines for secondary level schools
and colleges. Guidelines available.
53® Artist's & Graphic Designers Market *97
Heeds; Considers cartoons on teenage themes.
First Contact & Terms: Mail art and SASE. Reports in 3 weeks. Buys first rights. Ongieals returned to
artist only upon request Pays $5-10.
Tips: Does not want to see comic strips.
SALMON SYNDICATION, P.O. Box 4272. Vallejo CA 94590-9991. (707)552-1699. Syndicated comics
serving 42 newspapers.
Needs: by 25-50 freelancers/year. Prefers subtle, mature material.
First Contact & Terms: Sample should include cover letter and photocopies. 6- 1 8 samples should
be included are filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate materials, including photostats. Artist owns original art and
Tips: "We're ml for at this time, but will consult with SASE."
SAM NANTICS ENTERPRISES, P.O. Box 77727, Menlo Park CA 94026. (415)854-9698. E-mail: corrco
Website: http://www.syndicatc.c0m. President: Carey Cook. Estab. 1988. Syndicate serv
ing &chotis, weekly newspapers.
Needs: Approached by 25-40 artists/year. Considers comic strips, word puzzles, word games and educational
text comic strips and b&w Mae drawings. Prefers themes relating to educational
aid vocabulary. MMIIBMB size of artwork 11X17; must be reducible to 65% of original
size.
First Contact & Terms: Sample should include cover letter, photocopies of finished cartoons.
20 be included. Samples not filed and arc returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
I To portfolio, mail tearsfaeets. Pays on publication. Rights purchased vary according
to project. The art and characters. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "The Web and the have become the preferred way to conununicate educational
can BOW be shown on the Internet with instantaneous distribution/*
iptoEMPUE COMIC FEATURES, 725 Blvd., 'Ontario N1R 7S9 Canada.
Fax: 1519)622-9954. E-mail: President: Richard Comely. Estab. 1993.
15 newspapers.
Needs; by 40 and 50 Illustrators/year. Bays from 1-2 cartoonists and 1-2 illustrators/
>car, Strips Canuck, Wafabite, Trumpet the Elephant Considers comic strips and
multiple b&w line drawings. Also uses freelancers for occasional
Malmum size of artwork 8!/2 x 1 1.
First Contact it Terms: cover letter and photocopies. 6-10 samples should
be are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested,
Citl for to portfolio of tearsheets and photostats. Pays 50% of gross income. Pays on
vary according to project. Minimum length of contract varies.
SINGER MEDIA CORP., Park, 1030 Caile Cordillera, Unit #106, San Clernente CA
|714|498-7227, Fax: f7f 4J498-2162. Acquisition Director; Kristy Lee. Syndicates to 300 worldwide
and pester firms. Geared toward the family, business management
AftfotV $2.
* Service is al§o run by this company. This syndicate provides a list of subjects they're
11 Asfc for itils 1st when you write for guidelines.
Wteedss Considers cartoons targeted at an international
or text. Mo text, please. Recent features include Sherlock
by lack and Howwd Bender. Cm-rait marketable subjects are com-
as well as golf, or sex.
First Contact & Terms: query witb and or samples, promotiofsal material, photocopies,
SASE and Do not any wot. Snow 10-12 Reports within 2-3 weeks. Returns
cartoons to at, job's if at of submission with SASE. Syndication rights with
50/511 split 01 all Exceptions can be
STATON GRAPHICS, P.O. Box 618, GA President Bill Steton. Syndicates
almost exclusively to weekly Art for #10 SASE.
Needs; by 2G0 cartcwnists/yetf. Boys from 1-2/ycar. fairocteees 1-2 new strips/year. Considers
comic strips and gag cartoons.
First Contact & Terms; Sample should include minimum of 12 photocopied samples. Samples
not filed are returned by SASE. Pays 50% of gross income at time of sale. Rights porotased vary according
to project. Artist owns original ait and characters. Finds artists through word of mourn, sooroeboote.
Tips: Also offers critique service for $1 5 fee, "Sloppy lettering is an automatic rejection. We are not looking
for the next Far Side, so don't send us your version. We are impressed with fiiony, well-drawn cartoons/"
Syndicates/Cartoon Features & Clip Art Firms 53 I
Richard Comely, president of Semple Comics and creator of Captain Canuck, uses trading cards such as
these to promote his comic book character. "People love the cards — especially when given out free as we
do at malls, parades, schools, etc.," says Comely. "The cards are sold in comic shops in Canada for $2 each.
They're listed as being worth $2.50 in the U.S." Captain Canuck is Canada's most popular comic book
superhero. He also appears in comic strips in Canadian newspapers, and has been on Canadian postage
stamps.
JSTUDIO ADVERTISING ART, P.O. Box 43912, Las Vegas NV 89116. (702)641-7041. Fax: (702)641-
7001. Director: Rick Barker. Clip art firm. Guidelines available for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 40 freelance artists/year. Buys from 1-3 artists/year. Considers illustrations and spot
drawings. Prefers b&w line drawings. Computer (Macintosh/Adobe Illustrator files only).
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include photocopies only. 10-15 samples should be
included. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
To show a portfolio, send photostats. Pays a flat fee of $10. Pays on acceptance. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Submit good quality art that can be reused by a large section of the desktop publishing industry."
JT/MAKER COMPANY, 1390 Villa St., Mountain View CA 94041. (415)962-0195. Fax: (415)962-0201.
E-mail: clickart-info@tmaker.com. Website: http://www.clickart.com. Contact: ClickArt. Estab. 1984. Clip
art firm serving thousands of retail outlets, catalog sales.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of cartoonists and artists/year. Considers illustrations, caricatures, spot
drawings. Prefers Macintosh Adobe Illustrator files, b&w or 4-color.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, resume, tearsheets, photostats. Sam
ples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate b&w and
color materials. Rights purchased vary according to project. Minimum length of contract is "forever."
TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC., 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60611. (312)222-
5998. E-mail: tms@tribune.com. Website: http://www.comicspage.com. Managing Editor: Mark Mathes.
Syndicate serving daily and Sunday newspapers. Introductions include Bound & Gagged (strip) by Dana
Summers, Dave (strip) by David Miller, Pluggers (comic panel) by Jeff MacNelly, Bottom Liners (comic
panel) by Eric and Bill Teitelbaum. "All are original comic strips, visually appealing with excellent gags."
Art guidelines available for SASE with first-class postage.
• Tribune Media Services is a leading provider of Internet and electronic publishing content, including
the WebPoint Internet Service.
Needs: Seeks comic strips and newspaper panels, puzzles and word games. Prefers original comic ideas,
with excellent art and timely, funny gags; original art styles; inventive concepts; crisp, funny humor and
dialogue.
532 Artist's Si Graphic Designer's Market '97
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Sample package should include
2-3 weeks of daily strips or panels. "Interactive submissions invited." Samples not filed are returned only
if SASE is enclosed. Reports within 4-6 weeks. Pays 50% of net proceeds.
Tips: "Be sure to describe recurring characters, acknowledge other comics or features similar to the submis
sion and tell why yours is unique. Creators may examine the current TMS product line of 130 features in
the Editor & Publisher Syndicate Directory or the TMS Website which includes the directory, submission
guidelines and selected TMS features."
$UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE/NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION, 200 Madison
Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)293-8500. Contact: Comics Editor. Syndicate serving 2500 daily/weekly
newspapers. Guidelines available for #10 SASE.
Needs: Approached by 5,000 cartoonists/year. Buys from 2-3 cartoonists/year. Introduces 2-3 new strips/
year. Strips introduced include Dilbert, Over the Hedge, Considers comic strips, editorial political cartoons
and panel cartoons.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter, photocopies of finished cartoons,
18-36 dailies. Samples are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 10 weeks.
(UNITED MEDIA, 200 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016, Website: http://www.unitedmedia.com. Edito
rial Director: Diana Loevy. Estab. 1978. Syndicate servicing US and international newspapers. Guidelines
for SASE. k4United Media consists of United Feature Syndicate and Newspaper Enterprise Association.
Submissions are considered for both syndicates. Duplicate submissions not needed." Guidelines available.
Needs: Introduces 2-4 new strips/year. Considers comic strips and single, double and multiple panels. Recent
introductions include Over the Hedge by Mike Fry and T. Lewis. Prefers pen & ink..
First Contact & Terms: Send cover letter, resume, finished cartoons and photocopies. Include 36 dailies;
"Sundays not needed in first submissions." Do not send "oversize submissions or concepts without strips."
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 months. "Does not view portfolios."
UFS pays 50% of net proceeds. NEA pays flat fee, $500 and up a week. Buys all rights. Minimum length
of contract 5 years and 5 year renewal. Automatic renewal.
Tips: "Send copies, but not originals. Do not send mocked-up licensing concepts." Looks for "originality,
art and humor writing. Be aware of long odds; don't quit your day job. Work on developing your own style
and humor writing. Worry less about 'marketability1 — that's our job."
UNITED NEWS SERVICE, 48 Scribner Ave., Staten Island NY 10301. (718)981-2365. Fax; (718)981-
6292. Assignment Desk: Jane Marie Johnson. Estab. 1979. Syndicate servicing 600 regional newspapers.
Considers caricatures, editorial political cartoons, illustrations and spot drawings. Prefers b&w line drawings.
First Contact & Terms: Sample package should include cover letter and resume. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE if requested. Reports back within weeks. Mail appropriate materials. Pays on publication;
$50-100. Buys reprint rights. Syndicate owns original art; artist owns characters.
^UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE, Dept. AM, 4520 Main St., Suite 700, Kansas City MO 64111.
(816)932-6600. Editorial Director: Lee Salem. Syndicate serving 2,750 daily and weekly newspapers.
Needs: Considers single, double or multiple panel cartoons and strips; b&w and color. Prefers photocopies
of b&w, pen & ink, line drawings.
First Contact & Terms: Reports within 1 month. To show a portfolio, mail photostats. Buys syndication
rights. Send query letter with resume and photocopies,
Tips: "Be original. Don't be afraid to try some new idea or technique. Don't be discouraged by rejection
letters. Universal Press receives 100-150 comic submissions a week, and only takes on two or three a year,
so keep plugging away. Talent has a way of rising to the top."
WHITEGATE FEATURES SYNDICATE, 71 Faunce Dr., Providence RI 02906. (401)274-2149. Talent
Manager: Eve Green. Estab. 1988. Syndicate serving daily newspapers internationally, book publishers and
magazines. Introduced Dave Berg's Roger Kaputnik.
Needs: Considers comic strips, gag cartoons, editorial/political cartoons, illustrations and spot drawings;
single, double and multiple panel. Work must be reducible to strip size. Also needs artists for advertising
and publicity. Whitegate is looking for fine artists and illustrators for book publishing projects.
First Contact & Terms: Send cover letter, resume, tearsheets, photostats and photocopies. Include about
12 strips. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets, photostats, photographs and slides; include b&w. Pays 50% of
net proceeds upon syndication. Negotiates rights purchased. Minimum length of contract 5 years (flexible).
Artists owns original art; syndicate owns characters (negotiable).
Tips: Include in a sample package "info about yourself, tearsheets, notes about the strip and enough samples
to tell what it is. Don't write asking if we want to see; just send samples." Looks for "good writing, strong
characters, good taste in humor. No hostile comics. We like people who have cartooned for a while and are
printed. Get published in local papers first."
Firms
You'll enjoy freelancing for this market because you'll have a lot in common with the
people you work for. You won't encounter many "suits" in this market. You're more
likely to meet people who view the world as you do— through artists' eyes. In fact,
this section could have been entitled "Artists who hire other artists."
Design firms create print ads, annual reports, logos, corporate identity programs, bro
chures, packaging, signage and other projects. Firms vary in size, ranging from two-
person operations to large concerns complete with administrative staff and sales force.
AH rely on freelancers. If you have the required talent and skills, this market offers a
steady stream of assignments.
There are thousands of design firms across the country and around the world. Though
we alert you to a number of them, our page-count is limited. So be aware the listings on
the following pages are the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Look for additional firms in
industry directories, such as Workbook (Scott & Daughters Publishing) and The Design
Firm Directory (Wefler & Associates), available in the business section of most large
public libraries. Find local firms in the yellow pages and your city's business-to-business
directory. You can also pick up leads by reading HOW, Print, Step-by-Step Graphics,
Communications Arts and other design publications (see addresses in Publications of
Interest on page 681).
HOW DESIGN FIRMS WORK WITH FREELANCERS
Design Firms are similar to advertising agencies when it comes to freelance needs.
(See the Advertising, Audiovisual and PR section, page 578.) They hire the following
creative talent on a project-by-project basis:
• Illustrators. Design firms hire illustrators to provide fresh images and a variety
of styles.
• Design and production freelancers. Design firms need freelancers who have pol
ished computer skills on Mac graphic programs, who know how to spec type, create
layouts and produce charts and graphs. They might hire you to work on a project
at home on your Mac, or ask you to work on their premises. It is not uncommon
for design firms to reserve one of their computer stations for freelancers.
• Fine artists, artisans and sculptors. When working on upscale annual reports
and other projects that might require an artistic ambiance, design firms often look
to fine artists to help them accomplish their goals. Design firms specializing in
exhibit design for museums or trade shows, often rely on freelancers with knowl
edge of sculpture and model-making techniques.
• Calligraphers, lettering artists and font designers. Most design projects require
appropriate text for insertion in a layout. Though design firms mainly spec exist
ing fonts, they often turn to freelancers who specialize in portraying text in attrac
tive or unusual ways. One calligrapher markets her work to design firms specializ
ing in book publishing. Another artist found a lucrative niche designing
specialized fonts that fit smoothly within circular designs.
• Multimedia designers. There is a growing need for designers who can create
websites and work on CD-ROM projects.
• Storyboard artists. Artists who have experience drawing storyboards pick up
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assignments from design firms as well as advertising agencies. (See Mark Simon's
Insider Report, page 539, for the low-down on this fascinating skill.)
• Animation and special effects artists. When a project calls for it, design firms
turn to freelancers for special services such as animation, moiphing or special
effects.
First, Consider Your Talents and Location
Several factors should be weighed when choosing which design firms are right for
you. The first consideration is what talents and services you offer. The second is where
you live, and how easily you can communicate with the design firm. These days,
illustrators who have access to fax machines or modems, can work with firms in any
city. For the time being, however, most firms still prefer to work with local design and
production freelancers. (We list this section by state for that reason.)
Fill a Need
Choose firms whose clients and specialties are in line with the type of work you
create. (You'll find clients and specialties in the first paragraph of each listing.) If you
create charts and graphs, contact firms whose clients include financial institutions.
Fashion illustrators should approach firms whose clients include department stores and
catalog publishers. Sculptors and modelmakers might find opportunities with firms
specializing in exhibition design.
Within Hie listings ane cities to help you create the submission most likely to impress
each firm. If a firm specializes in package design, for example, and its clients include
wineries and coffee companies, a sample showing vineyard or coffee images would be
right on target aad might prompt them to give you a call But if you would rather
yourself as a medical illustrator, skip the firm specializing in packaging and
look for firms specializing in pharmaceutical companies.
Your best strategy is this: Dan *t create work based on the kind of images you think
want to see. Rather, target design firms (and other markets) who need the type
of the type of work you want to specialize in.
It may take some initial digging to find markets in need of your specialty, but it's
worth the effort. When you submit work you enjoy creating, it shows! In the long run
your samples will win the kind of assignments you'll enjoy working on and you'll have
a more rewarding freelance career.
Bowl Them Over With Your Sample!
Once you choose which firms to approach, create samples that will knock their socks
off! Design firms are perhaps the most picky clients you'll approach. Being artists
themselves, they have high standards. Follow these tips for better mailings;
• Submit samples appropriate to each design firm's specialties. Doing so demon
strates you did your homework and gives the impression you'll be just as thorough
when tackling assignments.
* Postcards or color photocopies work wel as samples for illustrators. To save on
printing costs, first narrow your market, then design and print several hundred
postcard samples of an image that both represents your style and is appropriate
to the listings you have selected for your mailings. Another economical strategy
is to design several samples and submit color photocopies or laser prints instead
of printed cards. (See What Should I Submit?, page 4.)
* Be sure the style you choose for your sample is one you can easily duplicate,
because firms will expect you to create assignments in the style of your sample.
• Illustrators should make sure the design elements in their samples— the layout,
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typography, etc. — are well thought out and clearly show name, address, phone
number, fax.
• If you are a designer, remember the stationery you choose for your cover letter
is as important as your samples. The layouts (as well as the content) of your
cover letter and resume will be scrutinized, along with the fonts and paper grades
you choose. If you submit beautiful samples with a poorly designed resume,
you'll be quickly ruled out.
• Consider showcasing your capabilities by designing a brochure or booklet. You
can find dozens of examples of creative self-promotional pieces in North Light's
Fresh Ideas series. (See More Great Books for Artists!, page 714.)
• Mailings have a cumulative effect, so don't give up after one or two mailings.
Send a new sample every few months to the same mailing list, adding additional
names to the list as you come across them in HOW and other design publications.
REACH FOR YOUR DREAM TEAMS!
As you browse through HOW, Communication Arts and award directories, you un
doubtedly come across firms whose work you admire more than others. You may even
dream of working with them. Strive to create work of similar caliber. When your work
is up to snuff, write to the principals of your dream teams and tell them why you
admire their work. Enclose your best samples. You might even follow up with an e-
mail message asking if they got your samples. The trick is to show enthusiasm without
being a pest. If your dream firms don't respond, add them to your regular mailing list
and keep trying. What have you got to lose?
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(520)620-6337. Partners: Ken Godat and Jeff Jonczyk. Estab. 1983, Number of employees: 6. Specializes
in annual reports, marketing communications, publication design and signage. Clients: corporate, retail,
institutional, public service. Current clients include Weiser Lock, Rain Bird, IBM and University of Arizona.
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Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works on
assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for brochures, packaging and comps. Also for catalog, P-O-P, ad
and poster illustration; mechanicals retouching; airbrushing; lettering; logos; and model making. 90% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop
and Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
work. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks and agents.
BRAINWORKS DESIGN GROUP, INC., 2 Harris Court, #A7, Monterey CA 93940. (408)657-0650,
Fax: (408)657-0750. Art Director: Al Kahn. Vice President Marketing: Michele Strub. Estab. 1970. Number
of employees: 4. Specializes in ERC (Emotional Response Communications), graphic design, corporate
identity, direct mail and publication. Clients: colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, majority are
colleges and universities. Current clients include Marymount College, Iowa Wesleyan, Union University,
Notre Dame College and Xavier University. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in type, layout, grids, mechanicals, comps and creative visual thinking.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for mechanicals and calligraphy. Also for brochure,
direct mail and poster design; mechanicals; lettering; and logos. 100% of design work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure or resume, photocopies, photographs, tearsheets and transparencies.
Samples are filed. Artist should follow up with call and/or letter after initial query. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, final reproduction/
product and b&w and color tearsheets, photostats, photographs and transparencies. Pays for design by the
project, $200-2,000. Considers complexity of project and client's budget when establishing payment. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks and self-promotions.
Tips: "Creative thinking and a positive attitude are a plus." The most common mistake freelancers make
in presenting samples or portfolios is that the "work does not match up to the samples they show." Would
like to see more roughs and thumbnails.
CAREW DESIGN, 49 Sunset Dr., San Rafael CA 94901-1641. (415)454-1989. Fax: (415)457-7916. E-
mail: carewdsgn@aol.com. President: Jim Carew. Estab. 1975. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual
billing: $250,000. Specializes in corporate identity, direct mail and package design.
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 30 designers/year.
Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure and catalog design and
illustration, mechanicals, retouching, airbrushing, direct mail design, lettering, logos and ad illustration. 100%
of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator
or Adobe Photoshop. Needs editorial and technical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Accepts submissions on disk. Send EPS or
TIFF files. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Call
for appointment to show portfolio of roughs and original/final art. Pays for production by the hour, $18-30.
Pays for design by the hour, $20-25 or by the project. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-lr500. Buys
all rights.
ifDENTON DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 491 Arbor St., Pasadena CA 91105. (818)792-7141. President:
Margi Denton. Estab. 1975. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity and publication design. Clients:
nonprofit organizations and corporations. Current clients include California Institute of Technology, Hunting-
ton Memorial Hospital.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelance graphic artists/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 3 freelance
designers/year. Prefers local designers only. "We work with illustrators from anywhere." Works on assign
ment only. Uses designers and illustrators for brochure design and illustration, lettering, logos and charts/
graphs. 100% of design work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, tearsheets and samples (illustrators just send samples). Samples
are filed and are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Art director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color samples "doesn't matter what form." Pays for
design by the hour, $20-25. Pays for illustration by the project, $250-6,500. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks, AIGA, Print and CA.
DESIGN AXIOM, 50 B, Peninsula Center Dr., 156, Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274. (310)377-0207.
President: Thomas Schorer. Estab. 1973. Specializes in graphic, environmental and architectural design;
product development; and signage.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses designers for all types of design. Uses illustrators for editorial and technical
illustration. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or QuarkXPress.
538 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with all appropriate samples. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include all appropriate samples. Pays for design and
illustration by the project. Finds artists through word of mouth, self-promotions, sourcebooks and colleges.
{EVENSON DESIGN GROUP, 4445 Overland Ave., Culver City CA 90230. (310)204-1995. Fax:
(310)204-4879. E-mail: evensoninc@aol.com. Production Manager: Elisabeth Sanderson. Estab. 1976. Spe
cializes in annual reports, brand and corporate identity, display design, direct mail, package design and
signage. Clients: ad agencies, hospitals, corporations, law firms, entertainment companies, record companies,
publications, PR firms. Current clients include Warner Bros., The Disney Channel, Mattel Toys, Twentieth
Century Fox, MCA/Universal, Price Waterhouse and DayRunner.
Needs: Approached by 75-100 freelance artists/year. Works with 20-25 illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Prefers artists with production experience as well as strong design capabilities. Works on assignment only.
Uses illustrators mainly for covers for corporate brochures. Uses designers mainly for logo design, page
layouts, all overflow work. Also for brochure, catalog, direct mail, ad, P-O-P and poster design and illustra
tion; mechanicals; lettering; logos; and charts/graphs. 100% of design work demands knowledge of QuarkX
Press, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Also has drop-off policy. Samples are filed.
Returned by SASE if requested. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio should include b&w
and color photostats and tearsheets and 4 X 5 or larger transparencies. All work must be printed or fabricated
in form of tearsheets, transparencies or actual piece. Pays for design by the hour, $20-35. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
fFREEASSOClATES, 3728 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino CA 91436-3844. (818)784-2380. Fax: (818)784-
0452. E-mail: freeassocs@aol.com. President: Josh Freeman. Estab. 1974. Number of employees: 1. Design
firm. Specializes in marketing materials for corporate clients. Client list available upon request. Professional
affiliations: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 50 illustrators and 20 designers/year. Works with 15 illustrators and 5 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in top level design and advertising. Uses freelancers mainly for
design, production, illustration. Also for airbrushing, brochure design and illustration, catalog design and
illustration, humorous illustration, lettering, logos, mechanicals, multimedia projects, posters, retouching,
signage, storyboards, technical illustration and web page design. 10% of work is with print ads. 90% of
design and 50% of illustration demand skills in Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, photographs, resume, tearsheets
and transparencies. Illustrators send postcard sample of work and/or photographs and tearsheets. Accepts
Mac compatible disk submissions to view in current version of major software or self-running presentations.
CD-ROM OK. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays
for design and illustration by the project; negotiable. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists
through LA Workbook, CA, Print. Graphis, submissions and samples.
Tips: Designers should have their own computer modem. Must have sensitivity to marketing requirements
of projects they work on. Deadline commitments are critical.
GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCEPTS, 4123 Wade St., Suite #2, Los Angeles CA 90066. (310)306-8143.
President; C. Weinstein. Estab. 1980. Specializes in package, publication and industrial design; annual reports;
corporate identity; displays; and direct mail. *kOur clients include public and private corporations, government
agencies, international trading companies, ad agencies and PR firms." Current projects include new product
development for electronic, hardware, cosmetic, toy and novelty companies.
Needs: Works with 15 illustrators and 25 designers/year. "Looking for highly creative idea people, all levels
of experience,'1 All styles considered. Uses illustrators mainly for commercial illustration. Uses designers
mainly for product and graphic design. Also uses freelancers for brochure, P-O-P, poster and catalog design
and illustration; book, magazine, direct mail and newspaper design; mechanicals; retouching; airbrushing;
model making; charts/graphs; lettering; logos. Also for multimedia design, program and content development.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies,
slides, photographs and/or transparencies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Windows on the IBM.
Samples are filed or are returned if accompanied by SASE. Reports back within 10 days with SASE. Portfolio
should include thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product, tearsheets, transparencies
and references from employers. Pays for design by the hour, $15 minimum. Pays for illustration by the hour,
$50 minimum. Considers complexity of project, client's budget, skill and experience of artist, how work will
be used, turnaround time and rights purchased when establishing payment
Tips: "Send a resume if available. Send samples of recent work or high quality copies. Everything sent to
us should have a professional look. After all, it is the first impression we will have of you. Selling artwork
is a business. Conduct yourself in a business-like manner."
Design Firms/California 539
INSIDER REPORT
Mark Simon
Quick on the Draw? Storyboarders
Get Plenty of Action
Before the cameras recorded the action, Mark Si
mon's pencil brought the characters and action of
seaQuest DSV to life. Simon was the storyboarder
for Spielberg's science fiction series during its run
on NBC. Though most artists have only a vague
idea of what storyboarding is, Simon says it's fun
and lucrative. But you have to be quick on the draw
to succeed.
"If it takes you two hours to finish a sketch,
you're never going to make any money and you're
never going to be hired because you're never going
to finish." You'll need skills at drawing the human
body, proficiency at perspective, and a good under
standing of spacial relationships, but detailed ren
derings won't get you jobs, says Simon. Getting an idea across is more important
than how realistic or pretty your art looks. As many as 200 crew members might
be reading the same storyboards and every single person on that crew must derive
the same meaning from them to work together effectively. A storyboard takes the
producer's or director's initial vision and enhances it, says Simon. "I look at a
storyboard as a kind of visual blueprint of the finished product." Before a script
is shot, the artist reads the script and often sits down with the director to discuss
each shot. The artist then "translates" the script into a simple comic strip of the
action, detailing camera angles, how shots flow into one another and how details
like special effects change shots.
Storyboarders save producers lots of money and time. Because changes during
production are so expensive, producers and directors use storyboards during pre-
production to iron out details, and to make sure each scene is shot for maximum
effect.
Television commercial producers rely on boards even more heavily than film
or series producers. After boards are shown to an agency's clients, they may be
revised several times to make sure every second of expensive air time counts.
It's less expensive for the commercial producer to have the artist redraw the
boards than shoot and revise a commercial four or five times.
Simon became intrigued with storyboards while working as an art director for
film and television in Los Angeles. In his job, Simon hired other artists to create
storyboards, but often wished he could try his hand at the process. So he made
an appointment with an agent who repped storyboard artists to find out how to
get started. The rep suggested Simon take scenes from feature films and TV
540 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
INSIDER REPORT, continued
commercials and draw sample storyboards to add to his portfolio. After spending
several months creating samples, Simon showed his new portfolio to Home Box
Office Executive Producer Jonathan Debin. Three weeks later, Debin called.
Simon was handed a script and told to "make it scary."
Simon landed more storyboarding work on two made-for-TV movies, which
led to the seaQuestjob. Since then, so many doors have opened up he no longer
has to art direct fulltime.
The first step to getting assignments is creating a portfolio of sample
storyboards. Fill your samples with plenty of action sequences because, as Simon
says, "If you have the choice between looking at two guys talking, or two guys
hitting each other, which one are you going to look at first?" Once you think you
have a good portfolio, send samples to production designers, managers,
producers, directors, special effects houses and even stuntrnen, who use
storyboards to map out complicated stunts.
Not all production companies are in New York City and LA. Check the yellow
pages for local advertising agencies, film and video production firms. Send a
cover letter, resume and samples of your work to prospective clients and plan
direct mailings at least twice a year.
Contact state film agencies and get your name in local production guides to
let people in the industry know you're there. Once you're into the grapevine, it's
easier to get your foot in the door, says Simon. A good strategy for beginners is
offering to work for free for film students and low-budget filmmakers. You'll
gain experience plus samples to show future clients,
Simon uses 4X3 panels for his portfolio, three drawings to a page. He uses
color copies because they show line work better. Show both rough and detailed
storyboards because both types are marketable, says Simon.
For Simon, storyboarding has turned into a well-paying vocation, earning him
up to $2,000 a week on ongoing productions. For smaller jobs, like commercials,
he charges by the panel. Simon suggests consulting the Graphic Artist's Guild's
Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines for pricing. Fees can range from
$15 to $45 per panel. One commercial can have between eight and 30 panels.
Mark Simon created this storyboard to help the actors and camera crew understand the director's
vision for an episode of seoQuest D5V. The storyboard is one of many featured in Simon's helpful
book, Storyboards: Motion in Art.
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INSIDER REPORT, Simon
Though Simon has moved from LA to Orlando, he still gets plenty of
storyboarding assignments. He works on commercials, creates storyboards for
Disney and Universal Studios in Orlando, art directs, lectures on opportunities
for artists within the entertainment industry, and is the author of Storyboards:
Motion in Art (1994, Nomis Creations). "Storyboarding is a tremendous creative
outlet," he says, "You get to sit in a movie theater and see your art come to life."
—Douglas S. Wood
^IMPACT MEDIA GROUP, 1920 Franklin St., #7, San Francisco CA 94109. (415)563-9083. Fax:
(415)563-7637. E-mail: impactmg@aol.com. Website: http://www.impactmg.com. Senior Partner: Gamer
Moss. Estab. 1993. Number of employees: 6. Approximate annual billing: 1 million. Digital design firm.
Specializes in web design and programming, packaging, direct mail, marketing, desktop video and animation,
3D modeling, logos. Product specialty is design. Current clients include: Los Angeles Kings, Sun Microsys
tems, Kodak, Lucas Film, NHL, NBA, NFL, the AMA. Professional affiliations: A1GS, Art Directors Club,
America Advertising Federation, SF Ad Club, Ad2 Club.
Needs: Approached by 10 illustrators and 30 designers/year. Works with 3 illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Prefers local designers with experience in QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Uses freelancers mainly for
direct mail, web design. Also for animation, annual reports, billboards, brochure design and illustration,
catalog design and illustration, logos, medical illustration, model making, multimedia projects, posters, sig-
nage, storyboards, technical illustration, TV/film graphics, web page design, web programers. 50% of work
is with print ads. 1 00% of design and 50% of illustration demand skills in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop
4.0, QuarkXPress 3.32, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, resume, SASE, tearsheets, samples
to keep on file. Illustrators send postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies, resumi SASE,
tearsheets, samples of brochure or 4-color work. Send follow-up postcard every 2 months. Accepts Mac
compatible disk submissions. Send QuarkXPress files — version 3.2 and above and EPS files. Samples are
filed. Will contact artist for portfolio review of b&w, color final art, photographs, photostats, roughs, slides,
tearsheets, thumbnails and transparencies if interested. Pays by ths hour, $10-20, flat rates may be applied.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through ads, word of mouth and referrals.
Tips: "Really know your Quark. Be willing to go overtime on project. Work on a project like it's a matter
of winning an award."
fLEKASMILLER, 3210 Old Tunnel Rd., Lafayette CA 94549. (510)934-3971. Fax: (510)934-3978. Produc
tion Manager: Marilyn Tiernan. Estab. 1979. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, direct mail
and brochure design. Clients: corporate and retail Current clients include CivicBank of Commerce, Tosco
Refining Co., Voicepro and Chevron USA.
Needs: Approached by 80 freelance artists/year. Works with 1-3 illustrators and 5-7 designers/year. Prefers
local artists only with experience in design and production. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for
brochure design and illustration, mechanicals, direct mail design, logos, ad design and illustration. 100%
of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adoi>e Photoshop or Adobe
Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send resume*. Illustrators send postcard samples. Samples are filed or
are returned if accompanied by SASE. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails,
roughs, final reproduction/product, tearsheets and transparencies. Considers skill and experience of artist
when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
JACK LUCEY/ART & DESIGN, 84 Crestwood Dr., San Rafael CA 94901 . (415)453-3172. Contact: Jack
Lucey. Estab. I960. Art agency. Specializes in annual reports, brand and corporate identity, publications,
signage, technical illustration and illustrations/cover designs. Clients: businesses, ad agencies and book
publishers. Current clients include U.S. Air Force, TWA Airlines, California Museum of Art & Industry, Lee
Books, High Noon Books. Client list available upon request Professional affiliations: Art Directors Club,
Academy of Art Alumni.
Needs; Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators/year. Uses mostly local
freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for type and airbrush. Also for lettering for newspaper work.
First Contact & Terms: Query. Prefers photostats and published work as samples. Provide brochures,
business card and resume to be kept on file. Portfolio review not required. Originals are not returned to artist
542 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
at job's completion. Requests work on spec a job. Pays for by the project. ^
Tips: "Stow variety In your work. Many I see are too in one subject, one technique,
one style (such as air brush only, pen & Ink only, etc.l, are often all similar too.
±PACE DESIGN GROUP, 665 Urirf St, #250, San FtencfccoCA 94107. (415 J495-3600. Fax: (415)495-
3155 Joe! Blum. Estab. 1988, of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing:
In are and computer intones. Current clients
Wells Farto, Aldon Computer, Client list available upon request. Profes-
AIP in Print). .,„-.„ j i r j „•„„*«/
Heeds: by 1 TO ad 75 Works with 3-5 itefra tors and 3-5 designers/
year with In and Adobe Uses .freelancers mainly
for and Also design .fid llle.traiion logos, technical illustration and web
page design. 2% of writ is with prim ads. IttKf of design and 85* of demand skills in the latest
Of ^n.-™
First Contact & Terms: send query letter with photocopies and resume, Illustrators send query
letter with every 6 months. Accepts disk submissions
Submit latest venta software, Syttem 7.5, EPS fifes. are filed and arc not retained Will contact
for of color final ait and pieces If interested. Pays for design by the hour, $-^-35.
by the Rights vary to project Finds artists through source-
of
Tips: "Attention to detail!"
DEBORAH RODNEY CREATIVE SERVICES, 1635 164 St., Saate Monica CA 90404. (310)450-
9(550 Fax- Owner. Estab, 1975. of 1. Specializes in
design tad ad ffld direct Current clients include PntiKm
lac, we! UC Center. B
Wwfc by 3 Works wife 3-4 iltostrators and 1-2 designers/year.
U«s for art and Uses designers mainly for
l«p> cfesip, Al» use» for ad design tad Bpmally needs
wto work 01 100% of design of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator
5,0 or g
Rttfc Contact & TeniB; send or tetter wtffi taocnuie. tearsiieets ana
send and portfolio review in ongmal query.
^touM final and or "whatever test stows work. Accepts
tfek with Adf>be 5,0. Scid EPS files. Pays for design by the k>ur, $30-
S>" k die by tie Piys fa by the project, $100 mrnmura. Negotiates
liffe rigte to prevkjudy pubilstied work. Finds artists
aid referrals, . .
TtpR "I do more and work Hid hire out production and comps because it is faster,
that wa>. It's all timing! Be Ii sourcebooLs such as Workbook Black Book Showcase, etc,11
CUFFORD SELBiMT DESIGN COliABORATIVE, 2016 Broadway, Moiica CA 90404.
Fax; I310H53-9491.
* See the in for oa Hie firm s freelance needs.
SrUHIi DESIGN ASSOCIATES, White Oak Ave., Hills CA 91344. (818)366-2069.
F«: 14 in and renderings, model
and ad include Teledyee
LAs, Teiairc Systems, Tekflora,
3D aid Client 1st upon
Weecfc b> 25*30 WoAs with 1-2 Illustrators and 04 designers/year,
on only. Uses for to clients, renderings. Uses designers
for &ourdng, drawings, pratot>piiigR Also ases fa koctere Asign and illustra
tion, ad Mid logos. 20-50% of freelance
work of FreeHaad, Vellum and Excel
First Contact it Terms: Send with and are filed or »e returned.
back to the only if Art Director will far portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio final art, and Pays for design and
by the hour, $7-25, Rights vary to project Finis through submissions
and contacts.
STUDIO WSUCS, 2!4g-A Ave., Los Angeles CA (310)4784442. Fax: (3IO|47S-OOi3.
Estatx 1990. Specializes in print, collateral, editorial aid wok. dents: ad agen
cies, architects, corporations and small owners. Current clients include Walt Co., Smartek
Software, Malibu Bread & Bage! and of America.
Design Firms/California 543
Needs: Works with 6-10 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/year. Uses illustrators mainly for packag
ing illustration. Also for brochures, print ads, collateral, direct mail and promotions.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies and tearsheets.
Illustrators send postcard sample or query letter with tearsheets. Samples are returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the project
Buys all rights. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds artists
through The Workbook and word of mouth.
JULIA TAM DESIGN, 2216 Via La Brea, Palos Verdes CA 90274. (310)378-7583. Fax: (310)378-4589.
Contact: Julia Tarn. Estab. 1986. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, brochures, promotional
material, packaging and design. Clients: corporations. Current clients include Southern California Gas Co.,
Los Angeles Times, UCLA. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 6-12 freelance illustrators 2 designers/year. "We look
for special styles." Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for brochures. Also uses freelancers for
brochure design and illustration; catalog and ad illustration; retouching; and lettering. 50-100% of freelance
work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure and resume. Illustrators send query
letter with resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Artist should
follow up. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, tearsheets and transparencies. Pays for design
by the hour, $10-20. Pays for illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through
LA Workbook.
THARP DID IT, 50 University Ave., Suite 21, Los Gatos CA 95030. (Also an office in Portland OR—
Tharp and Drummondz Did It). Art Director/Designer: Rick Tharp. Estab. 1975. Specializes in brand identity;
corporate, non-corporate, and retail visual identity; packaging; and signage. Clients: direct and through
agencies. Current clients include BRIO Scanditoy (Sweden), Sebastiani Vineyards, Harmony Foods, Mirassou
Vineyards, LeBoulanger Bakeries, Simpson Paper Company and Hewlett-Packard. Professional affiliations:
Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD), Western Art Directors Club (WADC), American Institute
of Graphic Arts (AIGA).
Needs: Approached by 250-350 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/
year. Needs advertising/product, food and people illustration. Prefers local designers with experience. Works
on assignment only. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or printed promotional material. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. "No phone
calls please. We'll call you." Pays for design by the project. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-10,000.
Considers client's budget and how work will be used when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary j
according to project. Finds artists through awards annuals and submissions/self-promotions. -\
Tips: Rick Tharp predicts "corporate globalization will turn all flavors of design into vanilla, but globaliza
tion is inevitable. Today, whether you go to Mall of America in Minnesota or to the Gamla Stan (Old Town)
in Stockholm, you find the same stores with the same interiors and the same products in the same packages.
The cultural differences are fading quickly. Environmental and communication graphics are losing their
individuality. Eventually we'll have to go to Mars to find anything unique or stimulating. But, as long as^tibe
dictum of business is 'grow, grow, grow' there will always be a place for the designer."
TRIBOTTI DESIGNS, 22907 Bluebird Dr., Calabasas CA 91302-1832. (818)591-7720. Fax: (818)591-
7910. E-mail: bob4149@aol.com. Contact: Robert Tribotti Estab. 1970. Number of employees: 2. Approxi
mate annual billing: $150,000. Specializes in graphic design, annual reports, corporate identity, packaging,
publications and signage. Clients: PR firms, ad agencies, educational institutions and corporations. Current
clients include Southwestern University, Northrup Grumman and city of Calabasas.
Needs: Approached by 8-10 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for brochure illustration.
Also for catalogs, mechanicals, retouching, airbrushing, charts/graphs, lettering and ads. Prefers marker, pen
& ink, airbrush, pencil, colored pencil and computer illustration. 75% of freelance design and 50% of
illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator 5.5, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop
3.0, Aldus FreeHand or Delta Graph. Needs editorial and technical illustration and illustration for annual
reports/brochures.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies and resume.
Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Aldus PageMaker 6.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or Adobe Photo
shop 3.0. Send EPS files. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product and b&w and color tearsheets,
photostats and photographs. Pays for design by the hour, $35-85. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-
1,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth and self-promotion
mailings.
Tips: "We will consider experienced artists only. Must be able to meet deadline. Send printed samples and
follow up with a phone call."
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YAMAGUMA & ASSOCIATES, 255 N. St., #120, San Jose CA 95110-2409. 14(1812794)5(111.
Fax: (408)293-7819. E-mail: sayd2ra@aol.com. 1980. in identity, displays, direct
mail, publication design, and Clients: government and business-to-
busine&s. Current clients include Hewlett- Packard, Corp and 50/50 Micro Electronics, Ciieni ILM
upon request
Needs: Appoached by 6 Works with 3 illustrators aid 2 designers/year. Works
on only. Uses illustrators for 4-coIor, airbrush and technical work. Uses designers mainly
For logos, layout and production. uses for catalog, ad, P-O-P and poster design
and illustration; making; direct mail design: charts/
aid AV for f Director SuperCard i. Needs editorial and technical
illustration. 100% of and 755fc of of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress,
Aides MMDtr. or Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms; or query with brochure and tearstiects. Accepts disk
with QuarkXPress, and Strata. Samples are
Art Director will artist for review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails,
rotighs, b&w and slides ad transparencies. Sometimes requests
work on a job. Pays for design by the hour, $15-50. Pays for illustration by the project,
$30&3t(KX}. \ary to project. Finds artists through self-promotions.
Tips; like lo see Macintosh-created illustrations.
Colorado
TARA BAZATA DESIGN, 9947 Dr., CO (303)252-7712. E-mail:
L. Estab. 1991. Number of employees: 1. Approximate
$20*000. In Cleats: (primarily textbook), service
& and York Production Services,
list
Neecfss by 5 with 5 aacl I designer/year. Prefers
ii Uses and mainly for college textbook
for and of and 90% of illustration demand
0£ and QuirkXPres^.
First Contact & Terms; of or with SASE (if you want them
Art will for review if interested Portfolio should Include b&w and
Pa>» for and by the project, or artist is paid by publisher directly.
var> to project. Finds sotircebooks and sample postcards.
JO CyiBERTSOH DESIGN, INC., 1034 St., Denver CO 1303)861-9044 President: Jo
1976. Number of employees; 2, Approximate annual billing: $200,000. Specializes in
and design; reports: corporate identity; design; and
not-for-profit org Current clients include Love Publishing Company,
& Cancer Society, Great- West Life. Client list available upon request.
Meeds: by 15 Works with 3 illustrators aid 2 desigaers/year. Prefers
on oily. Uses illustrators mainly for corporate collateral pieces.
tites for and and direct mail design, lettering and ad
50% of of QuarkXPress, Adobe Ptotcsliop, CorelDraw.
First Contact it Terms: query with resume1, and photocopies. Samples are filed,
back lo the only if Artist up with call. Portfolio should Include b&w
and md final art. Pays for by the boor, $ 1 5-25 ; by the project, $250 minimum.
Pajrs for by the $15-25; by the project, $100 minimum. Finds artists through file of r6suro6s,
samples, interviews.
UNIT ONE, IMC., 950 S. Cherry St, Suite G-16, Denver CO (3031757-5690. Fax: (303)757-
6801. President: Chock Danford. Estab, 1968, Specializes In reports, corporate identity, direct mail,
design, and Clients: industrial, financial, nonprofit and construction/
architecture. of Include Boifils Center corporate identity, Western Mobile
sigBage,
Needs: Approached by S5-30 freelancers/year. Works wife 1 or 2 illustrators and 3-5 designere/yetr. Uses
freelancers mainly for compiler design and production, brochures, ad design, direct mail, posters, logos,
charts/graphs aad signage, of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker Adobe Photo
shop, MS Wort/Worts, QuarkXPress or Aldus FreeHaad. and general print fflostntion.
First Contact & Terms: Semi query letter with brochure, tear&heets, photographs, photocopies and n§suml
are filed md are retrace! by SASE if requested. Reports btck mly if interested Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, fAologmpiis, slides and
Design Firms/Connecticut 545
transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $6-25; by the project, $50 minimum; by the day, $48-200. Pays
for illustration by the project, $100 minimum. Considers skill and experience of artist when establishing
payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Show printed pieces whenever possible; don't include fine art. Explain samples, outlining problem
and solution. If you are new to the business develop printed pieces as quickly as possible to illustrate practical
experience."
Connecticut
DeCESARE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, P.O. Box 3447, NorotonCT 06820. (203)655-6057. Fax: (203)656-
1983. President: John de Cesare. Estab. 1978. Number of employees 2. Specializes in annual reports and
publication design. Clients: corportions and publishers. Current clients include American Medical Association
and Mead Corp. Professional affiliations: Connecticut ADC.
Needs: Approached by 3 dozen freelancers/year. Works with 6-12 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/
year. Uses illustrators and designers mainly for magazines, corporate literature. Also uses freelancers for
book and magazine design, brochure and poster design and illustration, charts/graphs, logos and mechanicals.
90% of design and 10% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and
QuarkXPress 3.3.
First Contact & Terms: Send photocopies and resume. Samples are filed and not returned. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $ 1 0-30; by the project, $500-
5,000. Pays for illustration by the project; $300-5,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds
artists through sourcebooks and referrals.
Tips: "Be creative; be business-like. Do outstanding work, win awards. I'll find you!"
FREELANCE EXCHANGE, INC., P.O. Box 1165, Glastonbury CT 06033-6165. (860)633-8116. Fax:
(860)633-8106. President: Stella Neves. Estab. 1983. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing:
$600,000, Specializes in annual reports; brand and corporate identity; animation; display, direct mail, package
and publication design; web page design; illustration (cartoon, realistic, technical, editorial, product and
computer). Clients: corporations, nonprofit organizations, state and federal government agencies and ad
agencies. Current clients include Lego Systems, Milton Bradley Co., Hartford Courant, Abrams Publishing
Co., Otis Elevator, Phoenix Home Life Insurance Co., Heublein, Black & Decker, Aetna Health Plans, The
Allied Group. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: GAIG, Connecticut Art Directors
Club.
Needs: Approached by 350 freelancers. Works with 25-40 freelance illustrators and 30-50 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in publications, direct mail, consumer products and desktop publishing.
"Computer graphics and illustration are becoming more important and requested by clients." Works on
assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for editorial and computer illustration and cartooning. Design
projects vary. Also uses freelancers for brochure, catalog, poster and P-O-P design and illustration; newspaper
design; mechanicals; audiovisual materials; lettering; logos; and charts/graphs, 95% of design and 50% of
illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Persuasion, Powerpoint and Macromind Director.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send postcard sample or query letter with resume', SASE, brochure,
tearsheets and photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample or query letter with resume, photocopies, photo
graphs, SASE, slides and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back witMn 2
weeks. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, final art (if appropriate) and
b&w and color photostats, slides, tearsheets, photographs. "We prefer slides." Pays for design by the project,
$500 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $300 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
Tips: "Send us one sample of your best work that is unique and special. All styles and media are OK, but
we're really interested in computer-generated illustration. We want to find new talent with a new fresh look.
Don't repeat the same themes that everyone else has— we're looking for different and unique styles. Send
me a sample that will make me notice you. There's lots of talent you're competing with; set your work
apart."
fMCKENZIE AND COMPANY, 5 Ms Lane, Westport CT 06880. (203)454-2443. Fax: (203)454-0416.
E-mail: mchub@aol.com. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, direct mail and publication design.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelance artists/year. Works with 5 freelance designers/year. Uses freelance
designers mainly for computer design. Also uses freelance artists for brochure and catalog design. 100% of
design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Illustrator 6.0 and Adobe
Photoshop 3.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photographs and photocopies. Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist Write to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio.
546 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Portfolio should include slides. Pays for design by the hour, $15-30. Pays for illustration by the project,
$150-3,000. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Delaware
JR & M DAUB STUDIO, (formerly It Figures Studio), 410 E, Ayre St., Wilmington DE 19804-2513.
(302)994-1124. Fax: (302)994-9473. Partners: Ray Daub and Mary Berg. Estab. 1979. Manufacturer/service-
related firm. "IPS designs and creates animated (mechanical) figures, animated exhibits and attractions,
museum figures (lifecast) and sets, stage sets and props for industrial videos and meetings, and puppet
characters for film and video.'* Clients: department stores, museums, businesses, corporations and film/video
producers. Current clients include DuPont Co., The Smithsonian, and Dayton Hudson Corp.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 1-3 freelance illustrators and 1-3 freelance
designers/year. Assigns 1-10 jobs to freelance artists/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelance artists
mainly for sculpture, mold making, set building and conceptual art. Also uses artists for advertising design,
illustration and layout; brochure and catalog design and layout; product design and rendering; model making
and makeup. Needs proposal art.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Samples are filed or are
returned only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Call or write to schedule an appointment to show
a portfolio. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $100 minimum. Considers complexity of project,
client' s budget and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "After submitting a resume, artists should attempt to arrange for a meeting providing examples of
their strengths and interests. Show overt enthusiasm with the follow-up after submission of your resume/
portfolio."
District of Columbia
LOMANGINO STUDIO INC., 3209 M St NW, Washington DC 20007. (202)338-4110. Fax: (202)625-
0848, E-mail; lomaiigino@aoLcom. President: Donna Lomangino. Estab. 1987. Number of employees: 6.
Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity and publication design. Clients: corporations, nonprofit
Cffgaalzatitons. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: President, AIGA Washington DC.
Needs: Approached by 25-50 freelancers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and 1-2 designers/year.
Uses illustrators and production designers for publication. Also for multimedia projects. Accepts disk submis
sions, but not preferable. 99% of design work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop,
Aldus FreeHand and QuarkXPress.
Krst Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Finds artists through
souicebooks, word of mouth and studio files.
Tip: "Please don't call Send samples for consideration."
Florida
AURELJO & FRIENDS, INC., 14971 SW43 Terrace, Miami FL 33185. (305)225-2434. Fax: (305)225-
2121 . President: Aurelio Sica. Vice President: Nancy Sica. Estab. 1973. Number of employees: 3. Specializes
in corporate advertising and graphic design. Clients: corporations, retailers, large companies.
Needs: Approached by 4-5 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 3-5 designers/year.
Also uses freelancers for ad design and illustration; brochure, catalog and direct mail design; and mechanicals.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Ilustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, photographs, roughs and
transparencies. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
THE MULTIMEDIA INDEX preceding the General Index in tiie back of this
book lists markets seeking freelancers with multimedia, CD-ROM skills.
Design Firms/Florida 547
r 3332L «05)726-4453. Fax: (305)726-1229.
out-Xwn ^s^ Cart°°nS ^ hUm°rOUS illUStrati°nS f°r t0y Pacta*e desi^ He
- Works with 8 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Prefers
tfolio review if interested- Portfoli° *ould include original/
•"• mustration by "" hour- $1°-15- Buys a" ri*hts- Finds
Tips: Will have more need for computer-generated art in the future.
L AM' 15° Wildwood Rd., Deland FL 32720. (904)734-3196 Fax-
mo nd *w , rf" ^0rf0rA Pr°dUCeS themed CUSt0m tode show e;*ibits ««• debutes
modular and portable disp ays, and sales centers. Clients: museums, primarily manufacturers government
agencies, ad agencies, tourist attractions and trade show participants. "cturers, government
• Looking for freelance trade show designers.
Needs: Works on assignment only. Uses artists for exhibit/display design murals
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' buSineSS Card Md brochure to te keP£ on file- Sampl« returned
hnw .rt ™ H w- Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist
how work will be used, turnaround time and rights purchased when establishing payment
SeSeXamPleS °f previ°US desi«n work for °to clients= «« interested in seeing school-
2Fans< C" 3315 KCS St" Suite "• Coconut &ove PL 33133. (305)445-
™L5 305)44,f.-5885- Presideft: Tom G^^ki. Estab. 1980. Specializes in exterior/interior signage,
environmental graphics, corporate identity, publication design and print graphics. Clients: corporations muse-
enCieS' l indUde UniVCreal StUdi°S' Horida' ^°al Caribbe
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!leefdM A-Pproached ^ 5,°:8() freelance artists/year. Works with approximately 4-8 designers/mechanical
artists/draftspersons/year. Prefers artists with a background in signage and knowledge of architecture Free-
^nTnZ f-nTf ^ with signage projects, occasionally miscellaneous print graphics. 100% of
design and 10% of illustrate! demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or
AlQUS .rTGCriaJICl.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. "We will contact designer/artist to
arrange appointment for portfolio review. Portfolio should be representative of artist's work and skills-
presentation ^should be in a standard portfolio format." Pays for design, by the hour $15 minimum or by
tfie project. Pays for illustration by the project, $200 minimum. Rights purchased vary per project
Tip: Knowledge of environmental graphics, detailing, a plus."
I^TitS^n^1*"^ ^IGN' INC- Dept ^ 749° 30 Ave' N- St- Pete^urg FL 33710.
(813)341-1009. Art Director: Ken Kelly. Estab. 1971. Specializes in print media design, logo design, corporate
identity, ad campaigns, direct mail, brochures, publications, signage, architectural and technical illustrations
Clients: industrial, banking, auto, boating, real estate, accounting, furniture, travel and ad agencies Maioritv
of clients are real estate. " J y
Needs: Works with 2 illustrators and 1 designer/year. Prefers artists with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Local artists preferred. Must have a good working attitude." Uses artists for design, technical illustration"
brochures catalogs, magazines, newspapers, P-O-P displays, mechanicals, retouching, airbrushing posters'
model making direct mail packages, charts/graphs, lettering and logos. 90% of design and 75% of illustration
demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or "other pro
grams. r
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, brochure and photocopies, or "copies of work
snowing versatility." Accepts submissions on Mac floppy or CD. Samples are filed. Reports back only if
interested. Pays for design by the hour, $35-55. Pays for illustration by the hour, $65-95; by the day $90-
110. Buys all rights. J
Tips: "Be highly talented in all areas with reasonable rates. Don't oversell yourself. Must be honest with a
nigh degree of integrity and appreciation. Send clean, quality samples and resume. I prefer to make the
contact. Our need for freelancers has been reduced."
PRODUCTION INK, 2826 NE 19th Dr., Gainesville FL 32609. (352)377-8973. Fax: (352)373-1175
President: Terry Van Nortwick. Estab. 1979. Number of employees: 5. Specializes in publications, marketing"
Healthcare, engineering, development and ads. Professional affiliations: Public Relations Society of America'
548 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Society of Professional Journalists, International Society of Professional Journalists, Gainesville Advertising
Federation.
Needs: Works with 6-10 freelancers/year. Works GO assignment on!>. Uses freelancers for brochure illustra
tion, airbrasfiing and lettering, 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand. Needs editorial, medical and technical illus
tration.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, samples, tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and photography.
Samples at filed or ait returned if by S ASE. Reports back only if interested. Call or write for
appointorat to show portfolio of original/final art. Pays for design and illustration by the project $50-500.
Rights purchased vary according to project
Tips: "Cheek back with us regularly."
URBAN TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, 12250 SW 131 Ave.. FL 33186. (305)255-7888, Fax:
(305}256~7080. E-mail: urbantay@aol,conL Estab, 1976. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity
and communication!; and publication design. Current clients include University of Miami, Polaroid and
Hagties Supply, Inc. Professional affiliation: A1GA.
Needs: by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Waiks with artist reps and local freelancers. Looking for a variety of editorial, technical and corporate
communications illustration styles and freelancers with Mac experience. Works on assignment only. Uses
Uttsfratofs mainly for brochures and publications. Also frcelmcers for lettering and charts/graphs. I (KM
of freelance ^ork demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
or Word.
First Contact & Terms: SASE and samples. Samples are filed. Ait
ttpBCiof will fa portfolio review if Pays for design by the project. "Payment
oa project and quantity printed.** Rights purchased vary accordleg to project Finds artists through
swircebooks, direct pieces, referral collegiies, clients and reps.
Tips: "The field is completely technical— provide all illustrations on Mac compatible disk or CD-ROM/"
Georgia
fCRnr GRAHAM & ASSOCIATES, 2970 Oairmont Rd, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30329. (404)320- ! 737.
Ftt; (4041320-1920, E-mail: cgaofficc^toiccra. Creative Director: Hal Smith. Estab. 1979. Specializes in
and of reports, magazines, capabilities brochures, identification systems
*nd mtdti-media/tnteiactive presentations and web pages. Clients; primarily
**9 are of the Fortune 1000." Current clients include Coca-Cola, Eastman
Hans, Royal Caribbean Cruises, SnnTnist Banks.
Needs; 5-10 Illustratcx^/year. Also photographers, illustrators, typesetters and
designers. Also for multimedia projects. 100^ of design and 75^ of illustration requires
skills. Ail is internally.
First Contact & Terms: Designers letter with resume' and photocopies. Illustrators send post-
cant and Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Aldus FreeHand 5.5, Send EPS
files are filed. Ait Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested Pays for illustration
by the on style. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
work. of month, artists* sabimssion^self-|ffO!i»ii0ns, sourcebooks
Tips: **Price is* always a also and sometimes buy-out Try not to price yourself out of
a job/*
DAJJER ASSOCIATES, 1134 Waren Hal! Lane, Atlanta GA 30319. (404)252-0248. Fax; (404)252-1018.
G. Estab. 1 978. Number of employees: I , Specializes in annual reports, brand
and identity; display, direct fashion, package sad publication design; technical illustration and
signage,
Needs: by of Uses for ad, brochure, catalog, poster and
P-O-P design and airfxtisMag; audiovisual materials; charts/graphs; direct mail and magazine
design; lettering; logos; mectiaalcals; and model making. Freelanc«s skwld be familiar with Adobe Illustra
tor, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker and QuaiiXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard of work or send bracktre, photocopies, resume, slides,
tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Ropiest portfolio review in original
query. Artist should follow-up with call. Art Director will contact for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include "wort produced on a professional basis." Pays for design and illustration by the
project Rights purchased vary according to project
Tips: **Be professional; be dedicated; be flexible. Learn kw to every ait buyer wto uses you once
want to work with you again and again/'
Design Firms/Georgia 549
LEVY DESIGN INC., 1801 Piedmont Ave., #200, Atlanta GA 30324. (404)355-3292. Fax: (404)355-3621.
E-mail: levydesah@aol.com. Contact: Art Director. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 3. Specializes in
annual reports; corporate identity; direct mail, package, publication and interactive design. Clients: Fortune
100-500 corporations. Professional affiliations: AIGA, IABC.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers
artists with experience in Macintosh programs. Uses illustrators mainly for corporate illustrations. Uses
designers mainly for design and production. Also uses freelancers for ad, brochure and poster illustration;
charts/graphs. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Hlustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Quark
XPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples. Accepts disk submissions. Samples
are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and
color photographs, photostats, roughs, slides, thumbnails or transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $20-
35. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through
samples sent by mail.
Tips: "Send interesting samples in a unique package — do not call — we call if interested."
LORENC DESIGN, INC., 724 Longleaf Dr. NE, Atlanta GA 30342-4307. (404)266-2711. President: Mr.
Jan Lorenc. Specializes in architectural signage design; environmental, exhibit, furniture and industrial de
sign. Clients: corporate, developers, product manufacturers, architects, real estate and institutions. Current
clients include Gerald D. Hines Interests, MCI, Georgia-Pacific, IBM, Homart Development, HOH Associ
ates. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 5 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Local senior
designers only. Uses freelancers for design, illustration, brochures, catalogs, books, P-O-P displays, mechani
cals, retouching, airbrushing, posters, direct mail packages, model making, charts/graphs, AV materials,
lettering and logos. Needs editorial and technical illustration. Especially needs architectural signage and
exhibit designers. 95% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Aldus
FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, resume and samples to be kept on file. Prefers slides as samples.
Samples are filed or are returned. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs,
original/final art, final reproduction/product and color photostats and photographs. Pays for design by the
hour, $10-50; by the project, $250-20,000; by the day, $80-400. Pays for illustration by the hour, $10-50; by
the project, $100-2,000; by the day, $80-400. Considers complexity of project, client's budget, and skill and
experience of artist when establishing payment.
Tips: "Sometimes it's more cost-effective to use freelancers in this economy, so we have scaled down
permanent staff."
MURRELL DESIGN GROUP, 1280 W. Peachtree #120, Atlanta GA 30309. (404)892-5494. Fax:
(404)874-6894. President: James Murrell. Estab. 1992. Number of employees: 12. Approximate annual
billing: $500,000. Specializes in annual reports, brand and corporate identity, package and publication design
and signage. Clients: ad agencies and corporations. Current clients include: ACOG, Coca-Cola, Delta. Profes
sional affiliations: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 25 designers/year.
Uses illustrators mainly for high tech work. Uses designers mainly for package design. 75% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send photographs, slides or transparencies and
resume. Send follow-up postcard every 6 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator
6.0. Samples are filed. Request portfolio review in original query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color photocopies and photographs. Pays by the
project, $25 minimum. Pays for illustration by the hour, $15-40. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Finds artists through sourcebooks, agents and submissions.
Tips: Looks for team players with flexible attitudes who are able to meet tight deadlines.
T-D DESIGN INC., 7007 Eagle Watch Court, Stone Mountain GA 30087. (770)413-8276. Fax: (770)413-
9856. Creative Director: Charlie Palmer. Estab. 1991. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing:
$350,000. Specializes in brand identity, display, package and publication design. Clients: corporations. Cur
rent clients include Coca-Cola, Hanes, MLB.
Needs: Approached by 4 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers
local artists with Mac systems traditional background. Uses illustrators and designers mainly for comps and
illustration on Mac. Also uses freelancers for ad, brochure, poster and P-O-P design and illustration; book
design; charts/graphs; lettering; logos; mechanicals (important); and page layout. Also for multimedia proj
ects. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand and
QuarkXPress. "Knowledge of multimedia programs such as Director and Premier would also be desirable."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter or photocopies, resume and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.5 or Aldus FreeHand. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, roughs (important) and
550 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
thumbnails (important). Pays for design and illustration by the project Rights purchased vary according to
project. Finds artists through submissions and word of mouth.
Tips: "Be original, be creative and have a positive attitude. Need to show strength in illustration with a
good design sense. A flair for typography would be desirable."
Hawaii
WOO DESIGN, INC., 733 Bishop St., Suite 1280, Honolulu HI 96813. (808)545-7442. Fax:
(808)545-7445. E-mail; woostuff@pixi.com. Principal; Eric. Estab. 1985. Number of employees; 1.5. Ap
proximate annual billing: 300,000. Design firm. Specializes in image development, packaging, print Special
izes in state/corporate. Current clients include BMP Hawaii, State of Hawaii. Client list available upon
request Professional affiliations: AIGA Honolulu (Chapter President).
Need's: Approached by 5-10 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 1-2 illustrators/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in multimedia. Uses freelancers mainly for multimedia projects and lettering.
5% of work is with print ads. 90% of design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker 6.0, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, resume,
slides and tearsheets. Illustrators send postcard sample of work or query letter with brochure, photocopies,
photographs, photostats, resume, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Send follow-up postcard samples every
1-2 months. Accepts submissions on disk in above software. Samples are filed. Does not report back. Artist
should call. Will contact for portfolio review of final art, photographs, photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets,
thumbnails and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $10-50. Pays for illustration by the hour, $25-
50, Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Flexibility is important"
Idaho
HENRY SCHMIDT DESIGN, 3141 Hillway Dr., Boise ID 83702. (208)385-0262. President: Henry
Schmidt Estab. 1976. Specializes in brand and corporate identity; package, brochure and catalog design.
Clients: cwporataas. Current clients include Marinco-AFI, Colorado Leisure Sports, Global Theraputics and
Swallowtail Corp. Client list available upon request,
fcteedte Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 1-5 freelance illustrators and 1-3 designers/year.
illustrators mainly for product illustration, board games. Uses designers mainly for overload. Also uses
freelancers for brochure and catalog illustration. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume, tearsheets and photocopies.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Reports
to tbe artist only if interested. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow up.
Portfolio should include b&w and color final art tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Pays for design
by Ae tar, $20-40; by the project, $100-14)00. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-1,500. Rights
purchased vary according to project
Illinois
JBACKAHT DESIGN. 239 Forest AvcM River Forest IL 60305-2005. Contact: Rudi Backart. Estab. 1980.
Corporate identity and package design. Clients: corporations and agencies. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelance artists/year. Works with 4 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Works on
assignment only. Uses illustrators mairdy for brochure and packaging. Uses freelance designers mainly for
mechanicals and lettering. Also for brochure illustration, mechanicals, lettering and ad illustration. &0% of
design and 20% of illustration demand computer skills in Abode Illustrator 5.5, QuarkXPress or Adobe
Photoshop. Needs editorial illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are filed. Does not report back, in which case the artist should call occasionally. Call to schedule
an appointment to show a portfolio which should include roughs, arigioal/riBal art, tearsheets and photo
graphs. Pays by the project, $500-10,000 for design; $200-3,000 for illustration, Rights purchased vary
according to project.
fBEDA DESIGN, 26179 Tarvin Lane, Ingleside IL 60041. Phone/fax: (847)973-1719, President: Lynn
Beda. Estab. 1971. Number of employees: 2-3. Approximate annual billing: $250,000. Design firm. Special-
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izes in collateral, P.O.P., publishing. Product specialties are food and auto industries. Current clients include
business to business accounts. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 6-12 illustrators and 6-12 designers/year. Works with 6 illustrators and 6 designers/
year. Prefers local freelancers. Also for retouching, technical illustration and production. 50% of work is
with print ads. 75% of design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress 33, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies and resume. Illustrators
send postcard samples and/or photocopies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for portfolio
review if interested. Pays $250-1,000. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth.
BENTKOVER'S DESIGN & MORE, 1222 Cavell, Suite 3C, Highland Park IL 60035. (847)831-4437.
Fax: (847)831-4462. Creative Director: Hurt Bentkover. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 2. Approximate
annual billing: $100,000. Specializes in annual reports; corporate, package and publication design. Clients:
advertising, business-to-business, food, retail promo.
Needs: Works with 3 freelance illustrators/year. Works with artist reps. Prefers local artists only. Uses
freelancers for ad and brochure illustration, airbrushing, lettering, mechanicals, retouching and desk top
mechanicals. 80% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, photocopies and tearsheets. No original art — only disposable
copies. Samples are filed. Reports back in 1 week if interested. Request portfolio review in original query.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color
photocopies. "No final art or photographs." Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks and agents.
CHICAGO COMPUTER AND LIGHT, INC., 5001 N. Lowell Ave., Chicago IL 60630-2610. (312)283-
2749. Fax: (312)283-9972. E-mail: ccl@wwa.com. President: Larry Feit. Estab. 1987. Number of employees:
3. Approximate annual billing: $200,000. Multi-faceted advertising, marketing, design and manufacturing
corporation. Product specialty is consumer.
Needs: Approached by 12 illustrators and 12 designers/year. Works with 4 illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for billboards, brochure design and illustration, catalog design and illustration, logos,
mechanicals, posters, retouching, signage, web page design. 70% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and/or samples. Accepts 3.5" disk submissions
in any viewable IBM format. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for portfolio review of
color tearsheets, thumbnails, transparencies if interested. Pays by the project, $30-3,500. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Tips: Looking for simple design that leaves a lasting impression. Likes Rockwell-type illustrations.
JCONDON NORMAN DESIGN, 11 W. Main St., #300, Carpentersville IL 60110. (312)226-3646. Cre
ative Director: Phylane Norman. Estab. 1984. Specializes in display design, direct mail design, package
design and publication design. Clients: corporations and manufacturers.
Needs: Approached by 75-100 freelance artists/year. Works with college interns and 10 freelance designers/
year. Prefers local artists only. Prefers artists with experience with Macintosh computers. Works on assign
ment only. Uses freelance • illustrators mainly for collateral material, comps and marker rendering. Uses
freelance designers mainly for package and publication design. Also uses freelance artists for brochure design
and illustration, catalog design, mechanicals, airbrushing, lettering, logos, ad design, P-O-P design and
illustration, and direct mail design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and resume. Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio. Portfolio should
include thumbnails, roughs and original/final art. Pays for design by the hour, project or day. Pays for
illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased.
DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 6117 N. Winthrop Ave., Chicago IL 60660. (312)338-4196. Fax: (312)3384197.
Contact: Paul Uhl. Estab. 1986. Number of employees: 2. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity,
packaging, website development and publication design. Clients: corporations, publishers and museums.
Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 100 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for book design; brochure, catalog and poster design and illustration; charts/graphs; lettering;
logos; and retouching. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe Photo
shop 3.0 and QuarkXPress 3.31.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples that best represent work. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w and color samples. Pays for design by the hour and by the project. Pays for illustration by the project.
Buys all rights. Finds artists through sourcebooks, reps and word of mouth.
DESIGN MOVES, LTD., 1073 Gage St., #3, Chicago IL 60093. (708)441-6996. Fax: (708)441-6998.
Principal: Laurie Medeiros Freed. Estab. 1988. Number of employees: 2. Specializes in publication, brochure
and logo design; annual reports; and direct mail. Clients: corporations, financial institutions, marketing
552 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Harket '97
agencies, hospitals and associations. Current clients include Allstate Insurance, Humana Healthcare, Micro
soft Corp. and the American Fund for Dental Health. Professional affiliations: AIGA, GAG, WID, ACD,
NAWBO.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 3-5 freelance illustrators and 1-3 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelance designers mainly for brochures and comping existing designs.
Also uses freelancers for lettering, poster illustration and design, direct mail design and charts/graphs. 100%
of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Needs
editorial and medical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested. Request portfolio review in original query. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Pays for design
by the hour, $15-25. Pays for illustration by the project, $50-500. Rights purchased vary according to project.
HIRSCH O'CONNOR DESIGN INC., 205 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 622, Chicago DL 60606. (312)329-
1500. President: David Hirsch. Number of employees: 11. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity,
publications and promotional literature. Clients: manufacturing, PR, real estate, financial and industrial firms.
Professional affiliations: American Center for Design, AIGA and IABC
Needs: Approached by more than 100 freelancers/year. Works with 6-10 freelance illustrators and 4-8
designers/year. Uses freelancers for design, illustration, brochures, retouching, airbrushing, AV materials,
lettering, logos and photography. Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with promotional materials showing art style or samples.
Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of roughs, final reproduction/product, tearsheets and photographs. Pays for design and illustration
by the project. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and how work will be used when establishing
payment. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds artists
primarly through source books and self-promotions.
Tips: "We're always looking for talent at fair prices."
HUTCHINSON ASSOCIATES, INC., 1147 W. Ohio, Suite 305, Chicago EL 60622. (312)455-9191.
Fax: (312)455-9190. E-mail: hutch@hutchinson.com. Website: http://www.hutchinson.com. Contact: Jerry
Hutchinson. Estab. 1988. Number of employees: 3. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, multime
dia, direct mail, publication design and web page design. Clients: corporations, associations and PR firms.
Professional affiliations: AIGA, ACD.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 3-10 freelance illustrators and 5-15 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for brochure design and illustration and annual reports. Also uses freelancers
for ad and direct mail design, catalog illustration, charts/graphs, logos and mechanicals. Also for multimedia
projects. 80% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe Photoshop
3.0, Aldus PageMaker and QuarkXPress 3.3.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with resume, brochure,
photocopies and photographs. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator and Director.
Samples are filed. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should folow-up with call. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include transparencies and printed pieces.
Pays by the project, $100-10,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through Creative
Illustration, Workbook, Chicago sourcebooks, Illinois reps, submissions.
Tips: "Persistence pays off."
IDENTITY CENTER, 1340 Remington Rd, Suite S, Schaumburg IL 60173. President: Wayne Kosterman.
Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $250,000. Specializes in brand and corporate identity,
print communications and signage. Clients: corporations, hospitals, manufacturers and banks. Professional
affiliations: AIGA, American Center for Design, SEGD.
Needs: Approached by 40-50 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 4 designers/year.
Prefers 3-5 years of experience minimum. Uses freelancers for editorial and technical illustration, mechani
cals, retouching and lettering. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe
Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back
within 1 week. To show a portfolio, mail photostats and photographs. Pays for design by the hour, $12-35.
Pays for illustration by the project, $200-5,000. Considers client's budget, skill and experience of artist and
how work will be used when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Not interested in amateurs or 'part-timers.' "
^INNOVATIVE DESIGN & GRAPHICS, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 214, Evanston IL 60202-1375.
(708)475-7772. Contact: Tim Sonder. Clients: magazine publishers, corporate communication departments,
associations.
Needs: Works with 3- 15 freelance artists/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses artists for editorial and techni
cal illustration and desktop (CorelDraw, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator).
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume or brochure showing art style, tearsheets, photostats,
slides and photographs. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for illustration
by the project, $100-700 average. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and turnaround time when
establishing payment. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
Tips: "Interested in meeting new illustrators, but have a tight schedule. Looking for people who can grasp
complex ideas and turn them into high-quality illustrations. Ability to draw people well is a must. Do not
call for an appointment to show your portfolio. Send non-returnable tearsheets or self-promos, and we will
call you when we have an appropriate project for you."
tLESIAK/CRAMPTON DESIGN INC., 1030 Busse Way, Park Ridge IL 60068. (847)692-6688. Fax:
(847)692-6693. President: Lucy. Specializes in book design. Clients: educational publishers. Current clients
include Harper Collins Publishers, Scott Foresman, Richard D. Irwin, National Text Book, South- Western
Publishing, Wm. C. Brown, Mosby-Year Book. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 5-10 illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for story or cover illustration, also editorial, technical and
medical illustration. Uses designers mainly for text design. Also for book design, mechanicals and logos.
100% of design work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies, brochure and resume.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac Adobe Illustrator 5.0 and QuarkXPress 3.3. Samples are
filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include final art, color
tearsheets and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $30-50, Pays for illustration by the project,
$30-3,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks and self-
promotions.
QUALLY & COMPANY INC., 2238 Central St., Suite 3, Evanston IL 60201-1457. (708)864-6316.
Creative Director: Robert Qually. Specializes in integrated marketing/communication and new product devel
opment. Clients: major corporations.
Needs: Works with 20-25 freelancers/year. "Freelancers must have talent and the right attitude." Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers for design, illustration, mechanicals, retouching, lettering and computer
graphics.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, business card and samples. Samples
not filed are returned by SASE. Reports back within several days. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio.
Tips: Looking for "talent, point of view, style, craftsmanship, depth and innovation" in portfolio or samples.
Sees "too many look-alikes, very little innovation."
TESSING DESIGN, INC., 3822 N. Seeley Ave., Chicago IL 60618. (312)525-7704. Fax: (312)525-7756.
Principals: Arvid V. Tessing and Louise S. Tessing. Estab. 1975. Number of employees: 2. Specializes in
corporate identity, marketing promotions and publications. Clients: publishers, educational institutions and
nonprofit groups. Majority of clients are publishers. Professional affiliation: Women in Design.
Needs: Approached by 30-80 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for publications. Also for book and magazine design
and illustration, mechanicals, retouching, airbrushing, charts/graphs and lettering. 90% of design and 75%
of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Needs textbook,
editorial and technical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard samples.
Samples are filed or are not returned. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should follow up
with letter after initial query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include original/final art, final reproduction/product and photographs. Pays for design by the hour, $40-60.
Pays for illustration by the project, $100 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists
through word of mouth, submissions/self-promotions and sourcebooks.
Tips: "We prefer to see original work or slides as samples. Work sent should always relate to the need
expressed. Our advice for artists to break into the field is as always — call prospective clients, show work
and follow up."
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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Indiana
HEiDEMAN DESIGN, 9301 Branson Run, Indianapolis IN 46256. (317)845-4064. E-mail: heideraan@
surf-ici.com. Contact: Mark Heideman. Estab. 1985, Specializes in display, direct mail, package and publica
tion design, annual reports, brand and corporate identity, signage, technical illustration, vehicle graphics and
web page design. Clients: technical and industrial.
Needs: Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses free
lancers for marker comps, brochure, catalog, P-O-P, and poster illustration. 100% of design demands knowl
edge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dimensions, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop. Needs editorial and illustra
tion.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies and
tearsbeets. Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs and tearsheets. Pays for design by
the project, $100 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-2,000. Considers client's budget, skill
and experience of artist and turnaround time when establishing payment, rights purchased vary according to
project
JMH CORPORATION, 921 E. 66th St., Indianapolis IN 46220. (317)255-3400. President: J. Michael
Hayes. Number of employees: 3. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, advertising, collateral,
packaging and publications. Clients: publishers, consumer product manufacturers, corporations and institu
tions. Professional affiliations: AIGA.
Meeds: Approached by 30-40 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers experienced, talented and responsible artists only. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for advertis
ing, brochure and catalog design and illustration; P-OP displays; mechanicals; retouching; charts/graphs and
lettering. Needs editorial and medical illustration. 100% of design and 30% of illustration demand knowledge
of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop (latest versions).
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure/flyer, resume, photocopies, photographs, tear-
sheets and slides. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 3.11 and Adobe Illustrator 5.0.
Send EPS files. Samples returned by SASE, "but we prefer to keep them." Reporting time "depends entirely
on our needs." Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays for design by the hour, $15-40. Pays for
illustration by the project, $300-2,000.
Tlpss **Prepare an outstanding mailing piece and leave-behind* that allows work to remain on file. Our
need for freelance artists has diminished. Keep doing great work and stay in touch."
Kansas
fGRETEMAN GROUP, 142 R Mosley, 3rd Floor, Wichita KS 67202-4617. (316)263-1004. Fax:
(316)263-1060. E-mail: gretemancafrl.net. Owner: Sonia Greteman. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 7.
Approximate annual billing: $13 million. Design firm. Specializes in corporate Identity, annual reports,
brochures, collateral. Professional affiliations: AIGA.
Heeds: Approached by 2 illustrators and 10-20 designers/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/
year. Also for brochure illustration. 10% of work is with print ads. 100% of design demands skills in Aldus
PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. 30% of illustration demands
computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Accepts disk submissions. Send
EPS files. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w and color final art and photostats if
interested. Pays for design by the hour. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according
to project.
Kentucky
DESSGN ELEMENTS, INC., 201 W. Short, Suite 702, Lexington KY 40508. (606)2524468. President:
C. Conde. Estab. 1979. Specializes in corporate identity, package and publication design. "Work directly
with end user (commercial accounts)."
Needs: Approached by 6-8 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure and P-O-P design and illustration, mechanicals, airbrush-
ing, poster design, lettering and logos. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress or
Adobe Illustrator 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets and slides. Accepts disk
submissions. "Disk must come with their own 'projector* or use programs such as Adobe Illustrator 5.0,
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QuarkXPress, etc." Samples are filed or are returned if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested.
Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays by the hour, $25 minimum. Considers complexity of
project, client's budget and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Freelancers need to be more selective about portfolio samples — show items actually done by person
presenting, or explain why not. Send resume and samples of work first"
HAMMOND DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., 206 W. Main, Lexington KY 40507. (606)259-3639. Fax:
(606)259-3697. Vice-President: Mrs. Kelly Johns. Estab. 1986. Specializes in direct mail, package and publi
cation design and annual reports, brand and corporate identity, display and signage. Clients: corporations,
universities and medical facilities.
Needs: Approached by 35-50 freelance/year. Works with 5-7 illustrators and 5-7 designers/year. Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for brochures and ads. Also for editorial, technical and medical
illustration; airbrushing; lettering; P-O-P and poster illustration; and charts/graphs. 100% of design and 50%
of illustration require computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure or resume. "Sample in query
letter a must." Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec before
assigning job. Pays by the project, $100-10,000. Rights negotiable.
Louisiana
ANTHONY DI MARCO, 2948!/i Grand Route St. John, New Orleans LA 701 19. (504)948-3128. Creative
Director: Anthony Di Marco. Estab. 1972. Number of employees: 1. Specializes in illustration, sculpture,
costume design and art photo restoration and retouching. Current clients include Audubon Institute, Louisiana
Nature and Science Center, City of New Orleans, churches, agencies. Client list available upon request.
Professional affiliations: Art Directors, Designers Association; Energy Arts Council; Louisiana Crafts Coun
cil; Louisiana Alliance for Conservation of Arts.
Needs: Approached by 50 or more freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 5-10 design
ers/year. Seeks "local freelancers with ambition. Freelancers should have substantial portfolios and an under
standing of business requirements." Uses freelancers mainly for fill-in and finish: design, illustration, me
chanicals, retouching, airbrushing, posters, model making, charts/graphs. Prefers highly polished, finished
art in pen & ink, airbrush, charcoal/pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage and marker.
25% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, business card, slides, brochure, photocopies,
photographs, transparencies and tearsheets to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports
back within 1 week if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays for illustration by the
hour; by the project, $100 minimum.
Tips: "Keep professionalism in mind at all times. Put forth your best effort. Apologizing for imperfect work
is a common mistake freelancers make when presenting a portfolio. Include prices for completed works
(avoid overpricing). 3-dimensional works comprise more of our total commissions than before."
Maryland
ANDERSON DESIGN, INC., 18952 Bonanza Way, Gaithersburg MD 20879. (301)948-0007. Fax:
(301)670-6728. Principal: Christopher Anderson. Estab. 1987. Number of employees: 2. Specializes in corpo
rate identity; display, publication, lighting design and signage. Clients: corporations, medical institutions,
research firms and architectural firms.
Needs: Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 12 designers/year. Uses illustrators mainly for architectural
renderings, medical illustrations. Uses designers mainly for computer-aided design for publications. Also
uses freelancers for ad and brochure design and illustration; book, magazine and newspaper design; lettering;
and mechanicals. 90% of design and 75% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 6.0, Adobe
Photoshop 3.0, Aldus FreeHand 5.5 and QuarkXPress 3.2,
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with resume and tearsheets.
Accepts non-returnable disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Send EPS
files. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back within 2 months. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include "media presentation that best represents the artist's
style." Payment for design and illustration "depends on the situation and the artist expensive." Rights
purchased vary according to project Finds artists through interviewing, samples send by mail atid referrals.
Tips: Impressed by "a clear, easy-to-interpret resume", and a portfolio which reflects the creative idealogy
of the artist or designer."
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DEVER DESIGNS, INC., 910! Cherry Lane, Suite 102, Laurel MD 20708. (301)776-2812. Fax: (301)953-
1 196. President: Jeffrey Dever. Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing: $300,000,
Specializes in annual reports, brand and corporate identity, package and publication design. Clients: corpora
tions, museums, government agencies, associations, nonprofit organizations. Current clients include Popula
tion Reference Bureau, University of Maryland, McGraw-Hill, National Gallery of Art, The National Museum
of Women in the Arts, Washington Post. Client list available upon request.
Needs; Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/
year. Prefers artists with experience in editorial illustration. Uses illustrators mainly for publications. Uses
designers mainly for on-site help when there is a heavy workload. Also uses freelancers for brochure illustra
tion, charts/graphs and in-house production, 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of
QuarkXPress 3.2.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies, resume and tearsheets.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXPress. Samples are filed. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color photocopies for
files. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists
through referrals.
Tips: Impressed by "uniqueness and tenacity."
JPICCmiULI GROUP, 502 Rock Spring Rd, Bel Air MD 21014. (410)879-6780. Fax: (410)879-6602.
E-mail: info@picgroup.com. Website: www.picgroup.com. President: Charles Piccirilli. Art Director: Micah
Piccirilli. Estab. 1974. Specializes in design and advertising; also annual reports, advertising campaigns,
direct mail, brand and corporate identity, displays, packaging, publications and signage. Clients: recreational
sport industries, fleet leasing companies, technical product manufacturers, commercial packaging corpora
tions, direct mail advertising firms, realty companies, banks, publishers and software companies.
Needs: Works with 4 freelance designers/year. Works on assignment only. Mainly uses freelancers for layout
or production. Prefers local freelancers. 75% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5 and
QuarkXPress 3.3.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets; prefers originals as
samples. Samples returned by SASE. Reports on whether to expect possible future assignments. To show a
portfolio, mail roughs and finished art samples or call for an appointment. Pays for design and illustration
by the hour, $2045. Considers complexity of project, client's budget, and skill and experience of artist when
establishing payment. Buys one-time or reprint rights; rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: ''Portfolios should include work from previous assignments. The most common mistake freelancers
make is not being professional with their presentations. Send a cover letter with photocopies of work."
SPIRIT CREATIVE SERVICES INC., 412 Halsey Rd., Annapolis MD 21401. (410)974-9377. Fax:
(4101974-8290. President: Alice Yeager. Estab. 1992. Number of employees: 1. Approximate annual billing:
$90,000. Specializes in annual reports; brand and corporate identity; display, direct mail, package and publica
tion design; web page design; technical and general illustration; signage. Clients: government associations,
corporations. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 3-4 freelance illustrators and 4-5 designers/year.
Prefers local designers. Uses freelancers for ad, brochure, catalog, poster and P-O-P design and illustration;
book direct mail and magazine design; audiovisual materials; crafts/graphs; lettering; logos; mechanicals.
Also for multimedia projects, 1 00% of design and 1 0% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure, photocopies,
resume, SASE and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 or 5.5. Send
EPS files. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 -2 weeks if interested. Request portfolio review in original
query. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include b&w and
color final art, tearsheets, sample of comping ability. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
Tips: ''Paying attention to synchronicity and intuition is vital."
Massachusetts
RICHARD BERTUCCI/GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, 3 Jumper Lane, Dover MA 02030-2146
1508)785-1301. Fax: (506)785-2072. Owner: Richard Bertucci. Estab. 1970. Number of employees: 2. Ap
proximate annual billing: $1 million. Specializes in annual reports; corporate identity; display, direct mail,
package design, print advertising, collateral material. Clients: companies and corporations. Professional affili
ations: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 12-24 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year.
Prefers local artists with experience in business-to-business advertising. Uses illustrators mainly for feature
products. Uses designers mainly for fill-in projects, new promotions. Also uses freelancers for ad, brochure
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and catalog design and illustration; airbrushing; direct mail, magazine and newpaper design; logos; and
mechanicals. 50% of design and 25% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator,
CorelDraw and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure and resume.
Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w and color roughs. Pays for design by the project, $500-5,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $250-
2,500. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Send more information, not just postcard with no written information."
JSSDNEY A. BOGUSS £ ASSOC, INC., (The Creative Center), 44 Garden St., Danvers MA 01923.
(508)777-3500. Fax: (508)777-2154. President: Sidney A. Boguss. Vice President: Carrie A. Lavoie. Design
Director: Phil Parisi. Estab. 1957. Specializes in brand and corporate identity, display and package design
and collateral materials. Clients: manufacturers, corporations. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 6 freelance designers/
year. Prefers artists with experience in packaging design and art production. Prefers designers who can work
on premises. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance illustrators mainly for instructional drawings and
product-in-use drawings. Uses freelance designers mainly for comprehensive mock-ups, mechanical art,
refinement and development layouts, line extension layouts. Also uses freelance artists for brochure design
and illustration, catalog design and illustration, retouching, airbrushing, lettering, logos, and P-G-P design
and illustration. Needs editorial and instructional illustration. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, resume and photocopies.
Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, original/final art,
tearsheets and slides. Pays for production by the hour, $15-18, Pay for design determined by complexity of
project and skill and experience of the individual. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Although there is less need for freelancers overall, there is more need per project. Strong typographic
skills are positive."
FLAGLER ADVERTISING/GRAPHIC DESIGN, Box 280, Brookline MA 02346. (617)566-6971. Fax:
(617)566-0073. President/Creative Director: Sheri Flaglen Specializes in corporate identity, brochure design,
ad campaigns and technical illustration. Clients: cable television, finance, real estate, high-tech and direct
mail agencies, infant/toddler manufacturers.
Needs: Works with 10-20 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for illustration,
mechanicals, retouching, airbrushing, charts/graphs and lettering.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume, business card, brochures, photocopies or tearsheets to be kept on
file. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Samples not filed are not returned. Reports back only
if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $150-2,500. Considers complexity of project,
client's budget and turnaround time when establishing payment.
Tips: "Send a range and variety of styles showing clean, crisp and professional work."
JHAYWOOD & SULLIVAN, 1354 Hancock St., Suite 306, Quincy MA 02169. (617)471-1144. Fax:
(617)471-0202. E-mail: liz@hsdesign.com. Website: http://hsdesign.com. President: Liz Haywood. Creative
Director: Michael Sulk* van. Estab. 1986. Number of employees: 4. Design firm. Specializes in interactive
multimedia, collateral and packaging. Product specialty high technology. Client list available upon request.
Professional affiliations: AIGA, GAG.
Needs: Approached by 70 designers/year. Works with 12 designers/year. Prefers local designers. Uses
freelancers mainly for design and production. Also for collateral design and corporate identity, CD-ROM,
multimedia projects, webpage design. 2% of work is with print ads. 100% of design demands skills in Aldus
PageMaker 6.0, Aldus FreeHand 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 6.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, resume, tearsheets, URL. Send postcard
sample and follow-up postcards every 6 months. Accepts disk submissions. Call first. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Follow up with call or letter. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w and color final
art, photographs, tearsheets if interested. Pays for design by the hour or by the project depending on project
and skill level. Pays for illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through word
of mouth or "designers contacting us — a lot of e-mail with URLs/'
Tips: "Know your software! Understanding of typography, balance, color, imperative. We are willing to
work with dedicated junior designers — willing to learn and take direction. We are also interested in interns
(we will pay at least minimum wage)."
ICONS, 76 Elm St., Suite 313, Boston MA 02130. Phone/fax: (617)522-0165. E-mail: 75573.3077 @compus
erve.com. Principal: Glenn Johnson. Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 1. Approximate annual billing:
$100,000. Specializes in annual reports, brand and corporate identity, direct mail and package design. Clients:
high tech and retail restaurants. Current clients include Lotus Corp., Vicki Boyajain. Client list available
upon request.
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Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year. Uses
illustrators mainly for brochures. Uses designers mainly for concept and mechanical Also uses freelancers
for ad design and illustration, brochure design, lettering and logos. 100% of design work demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs and tear-
sheets. Illustrators send photocopies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Ait Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for
design and illustration by the project, $150 minimum. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through
sourcebooks and direct mail samples.
Tips: "Don't skimp on your mail presentations. Send quality reproductions of work, preferably color."
HcGRATHICS, 24 Abbot St., Marblehead MA 01945. (617)631-7510. Art Director: Vaughn McGrath.
Estab. 1978. Number of employees: 4-6. Specializes in corporate identity, annual reports, package and
publication design. Clients: corporations and universities. Professional affiliations: AIGA, VUGB.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 8-10 freelance illustrators/year. Uses illustrators
mainly for advertising, corporate identity (both conventional and computer). Also for ad, brochure, catalog,
poster and P-O-P illustration; charts/graphs. Computer and conventional art purchased.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send brochure, photocopies, photographs,
r&iime, slides aid transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio
review not required. Pays for illustration by the hour or by the project. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Finds artists through sourcebooks and mailings.
Tips: "Annually mail us updates for our review."
CLIFFORD SELBERT DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, 2067 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA
02140. (617)497-6605. Fax: (617)661-5772. E-mail: eastcsel@aol.com. Estab. 1980. Number of employees:
45. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity design, displays, landscape, architecture and urban design,
direct mail, product and package design, exhibits, interactive media and CD-ROM design and print and
environmental graphics design. Clients: colleges, radio stations, corporations, hospitals, computer companies
m& Professional affiliations: AIGA, SEGD.
» This has an office in the Los Angeles area.
Needs Approached by "feindrcds" of freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 20 design
ers/year, with "experience in all types of design and computer experience." Uses freelance
for brochures, mechanicals, logos, P-O-P, poster and direct mail Also for multimedia projects. 1 00% of
work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus PageMaker,
Cwivas and Persuasion,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off
every Monday-Friday. Artist should follow up with call and/or letter after initial query. Art Director will
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $15-35; by the project Pays for
illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth,
magazines, submi&sions/self-promotioos, sourcebooks and agents.
iSPECTRUM BOSTON CONSULTING, INC, 85 Chestnut St, Boston MA 02108. (617)367-1008.
F«: (617)367-5824. E-mail: spectrum@aol.com. President: George Boesel. Estab. 1985. Specializes in brand
sod corporate identity, display and package design and signage. Clients: consumer, durable manufacturers.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelance artists/year. Works with 15 illustrators and 3 designers/year. All artists
employed ctt wofk-for-fairc basis. Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for package and bro
chure wok. Also for brochure design- and illustration, mechanicals, logos, P-O-P design and illustration and
nwdeliwMiig. of design and 85% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress,
Adobe Ptotoslwp or Aldus FreeHand, Needs technical and instructional illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and photocopies. Illustrators send query
letter with tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Accepts any Mac formatted disk submissions except for
Aldus PageMaker, Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio of roughs, original/final art and color slides. Pays for design by the hour, $20-40, depending
on assignment and skill level Pays for illustration by the project, $50-1400. Buys all rights.
TRIAD DESIGNS, INC., 1 8 Water St, Hoffision MA 0 1 746. (508)429-2498. Fax: (508)429-3042, Design
Director: Alan King. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $350,000. Special-
A BULLET Introduces comments by the editor of Artist's & Graphic
Designer's Market indicating special information about the listing.
Design Firms/Michigan 559
izes in brand and corporte Identity, display and package design, technical illustration and signage. Clients:
ad agencies, corporations. Current clients include Sony, Pennzoil, Lotus and GTE.
Needs: Approached by 2-3 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance designers/year. Prefers local artists
with experience in silkscreen printing prep. Uses designers mainly for exhibit and T-shirt graphics. Also uses
freelancers for lettering, mechanicals and retouching. Also for multimedia projects. 100% of design and 50%
of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand,
First Contact & Terms: Designers send postcard sample of work or resume, brochure and tearsheets.
Illustrators send postcard sample and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color final art,
roughs and thumbnails. Pays for design by the project. "I ask designers to price out their end of the job first.
I need a quotation before I can present a bid to my client." Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds
artists through sourcebooks and word of mouth recommendations.
Tips: "Be exceptionally good."
JWAVE DESIGN WORKS, 560 Harrison Ave., Boston MA 02118. (617)482-4470. Fax: (617)482-2356.
Principal: John Buchholz. Estab. 1986. Specializes in corporate identity and display, package and publication
design. Clients: corporations— primarily biotech and software. Current clients include Genzyme, Integrated
Genetics, New England Biolabs.
Needs: Approached by 24 freelance graphic artists/year. Works with 1-5 freelance illustrators and 1-5
freelance designers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for ad illustration. Also uses
freelance artists for brochure, catalog, poster and ad illustration; lettering; and charts/graphs. 100% of design
and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe
Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume", photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides,
transparencies and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with above programs. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the aritst only if interested. Artist should follow up with call and/or letter after initial query.
Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails and final art. Pays for design by the hour, $12.50-25.
Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project Finds artists through submis
sions and sourcebooks,
WEYMOUTH DESIGN, INC., 332 Congress St., Boston MA 02210-1217. (617)542-2647. Fax:
(617)451-6233. E-mail: dwey@aol.com. Website: http://www.weymooth@USAl.com. Office Manager; Ju
dith Hildebrandt. Estab. 1973. Number of employees: 10. Specializes in annual reports, corporate collateral,
designing home pages, CD-ROMs and miscellaneous multimedia. Clients: corporations and small businesses.
Client list not available. Professional affiliation: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by "tons" of freelancers/year. Works with 3-5 freelance illustrators and 0-1 designer/
year. 1 00% of design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress. Computer knowledge not required for illustration.
Prefers freelancers with experience in corporate annual report illustration. Works on assignment only. Needs
editorial, medical and technical illustration mainly for annual reports. Also uses freelancers for brochure aid
poster illustration and multimedia projects.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume" or illustration samples aodfar teareteets. Stropfe
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $20. Pays for illustration by fee project; "artists usually set their
own fee to which we do or don't agree/' Rights purchased vary according to project Finds artists through
magazines and agents.
Michigan
HEART GRAPHIC DESIGN, 501 George St., Midland MI 4&64Q. (517)832-9710. Fax: (517)832-9420.
Owner: Clark Most. Estab. 1982. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual biffing: $200,000. Specializes
in corporate identity and publication design. Clients: corporations. Current clients include Taraioy North
America (Canadian Company), Snow Makers, Lyle Industries, Mallinex Packaging,
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Wotte with 3-6 freelance iltastrators and 5-8 designers/year. Uses
illustrators mainly for computer illustration. Uses designers mainly for brochure design. Also uses freelancers
for ad design, brochure illustration, charts/graphs, logos and mechanicals. 100% of design and 50% of
illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Painter, Aldus
PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure and resume. Accepts disk
submissions. Send EPS or TIFF files. Samples are filed (if interested) or returned if requested. Reports back
only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include
b&w and color final art^ photographs, roughs and transparencies. Pays for design and illustration by the
project Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through word of mouth, sourcebooks and design books.
Tips: "Present yourself as diligent, punctual and pliable. Let your portfolio speak for itself (it should)."
Artiste £ Graphic Designer's Harket *97
Minnesota
LUIS FITCH DESIGN, INC., 40! S. First St., Suite 910, Minneapolis MN 55401, (612)376-0661. E-
mail: fitch^tcaccess. Creative Director: Luis Rich. Estab. 1990. Number of employees: 6. Approximate
annual billing; $890,000. Specializes in and corporate identity; display, package and retail design; and
Clients; Latin American retail. Current clients include MTV Latino, FEDCCX CIFRA
Mexico. Client list available request, Professional affiliations: AIGA, GAG.
Meeds; Approached by 33 frcelancws/year. Works with 40 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year.
Works only with reps, defers with experience In retail design, graphics. Uses Illustrators
for Uses for graphics. Also freelancers for ad and book design;
aid P-O-P and illustration; audiovisual materials; logos and model making. Also
for (Interactive Kiosk, CD-Educational for Hispanic Market). 60^ of design demands
skills ii Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. Aldus FreeHand and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: postcard sample, brochure, r6sume\ photographs, slides, tearsheets
aid Illustrators postcard sample, brochure, photographs, slides and tearsheets. Accepts
with Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand. Send EPS Files.
are filed. Art Director will artist for portfolio review If Interested, Portfolio should Include
art, and slides. Pays for design by the project, $500-6,000. Pays for illustration by
tte $20(1-20,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through artist reps, Creative
&»* ad
Tips It to be and to have an of Hispanic cultures.
PATRICK REDMOND DESIGN, P.O. Box 75430-AGDM, St. Pas! MN 55175-0430. (612)646-4254.
Patrick M, Redffion4 M.A. Estab, 1966, "Celebrating 30 Years of Commitment
to Creativity in Graphic Design." Number of 1. Specializes In book and/or book cover design;
logo and design; and mail design; brand and corporate identity; design
aid and Has provided services for than 100 clients in the following
food, arts, education, computer, manufactur
ing, care, and Recent clients Include; Mid-List Press, Catholic
and
N«*d(§£ by 1511 2-4 and 2-4 designers/year
of on Uses faultily for editorial and technical
and Also for projects. 70% of freelance
of Macintosh, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Adobe Ilfostrato; Aldus FreeHand
First Contact & Terms: postcard sample, brochure, and/or photocopies. Also "sead us quarterly
a list of to four references; a rate schedule." Samples not filed are thrown
a* a>. No Reports back onl> if interested. "Artist will be contacted for portfolio review if
for client Patrick Design will not be responsible for acceptance of
or of not specifically from artist or rep. Samples must be presented in
untets are made. Unless specifically to la writing in, advance, portfolios
rot be bent unsolicited.'* Pays for and by the project Rights purchased vary
to Considers buying rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds
of mouth, sttbrnissions/self-profnotions, exhibitions, competitions, CD-ROM,
and
TIpB 41 *»ce t spectrum of to subject matter and techniques,
aiw t» in copyright-free images of all Muds."
Missoyri
SIGNATURE DESIGN, 210! Loetist, St Lewis MO' 63163. 13 1-6333. F«: (314)621-0179. Owners:
Therfoe McKee and Sally I9S8, in cwponte identity aid display and exhibit
feign. Clients: government agencies, botanical gwitens. Cur
rent clients Garden, US. Amy Corps of Engineers,
American Classic Voyages. Client list
Needs: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 illustrators and 1-2 designers/year. Prefers local
freelancers only. Works on assignment only, 50^- of freelance knowledge of Aldus PageMaker,
QuarkXPress, Illustrator or Adobe
First Contact & Terms: query with resume*, and ptitocopes. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the only if interested. Artist follow up with initial cpsy. Portfolio
should include "whatever best represents your work/' Pays for by the hoar, far ilistratioo by
the project.
Design Firms/Montana. 56 1
Luis Fitch Design created a young, flashy, bud, very "TV," glossy, spiral bound marketing brochure for MTV
Latino. "Going into 28 South American Countries, MTV has to serve not only different countries, but
different cultures. This piece ties die ideas, feelings and social status of the Hispanic generation, age 1 5-30,
in the entire Latin America," says Luis Fitch. This particular page from the brochure was designed by Kirk
Smith of Firehouse 1 0 1 using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator starting from a b£w photo from Will
Shively Photography.
Montana
AYERS/JOHANEK PUBLICATION DESIGN, INC., 4750 Rolling Hills Dr., Bozeman MT 59715.
(406)585-8826. Fax: (406)585-8837. Partner: John Johanek. Estab. 1987. Number of employees: 5. Special-
562 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
izes in publication design. Clients: magazines. Current clients include: US News & World Report, Rodale
Press, CMP Publications, Hearst.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with dozens of freelance illustrators/year. Uses illustra
tors mainly for editorial illustration. Also uses freelancers for magazine illustration. 10-15% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send brochure, photocopies, resume and any
non-returnable samples. Samples are filed. Does not report back. "Extensive files are kept and updated
annually. Every project sends us to the files to match artist with project." Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color samples and originals. Pays for illustration by
the project, $250-2,500. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word
of mouth, references from clients, peers, examples seen in print.
GOTTLEIB COMMUNICATIONS, 25 S. Ewing St., Suite 505, Helena MT 59601 . Phone/fax: (406)449-
4127. President: Michael Gottleib. Estab. 1979. Specializes in annual reports; corporate identity and collateral;
corporate communication programs; strategic planning, marketing, graphics and posters for the sport of
Lacrosse. Clients: corporations. Current clients include Helena Chamber of Commerce, Valley Bank, Boyd
Andrew Center, The Summit Project. Client list available upon request. Relocated to Montana after 12 years
in San Francisco.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 3 designers/year. Prefers local
freelancers only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for spot illustrations. Also for brochure
design and illustration, mechanicals, airbmshing, logos and computer design. 75% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or Adobe Illustrator. Needs editorial illustration.
first Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed. Reports back to
the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, color original/final
art. Pays for design by the hour, $15-35. Pays for illustration by the hour, $15-35; by the project, $200-
1,000. Buys one-time rights. Negotiates rights purchased.
Nebraska
MICHAEL GDHOLH DESIGN, 4201 Teri Lane, Lincoln ME 68502. (402)489-4314. Fax: (402)489-
E-mail: edbobodes^aoLoom. President: Michael Edholm, Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 1.
AppOTiMte annual bffliag: $100,000. Specializes in annual reports; corporate identity; direct mail, package
lot publication design, dents: ad agencies, insurance companies, universities and colleges, publishers,
brwfeastiag. Professional affiliations: A1GA*
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Also uses freelancers for ad, catalog and poster illustration;
broctiiffe and illustration; direct mail 'design; logos; and model making. 20% of freelance work de-
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker and QuarkX
Press,
First Contact & Terms: Contact through e-maii Send postcard sample of work or send brochure, photo
copies, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if inter
ested Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, photographs and slides. Pays for design and illustration
by the project Rights purchased vary according to project Finds artists through Workbook, direct mail pieces.
STUDIO GRAPHICS, 7337 Douglas St., Omaha ME €8114. (402)397-0390. Fax: (402)558-3717. Owner:
Leslie HMWHL Number of employees: 1. Approximate annual biffing: $85,000. Specializes in corporate
identity, displays, direct mail, packaging, publications and sigaage. Cleats: agencies, corporations, direct
with, print advertisers, marfeiiag wgaiizatioiis and restaurant chains.
Needs: Approached by 20 ftwlaioeis/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers for illustration, retouching, airbnishing and AV materials. 25% of
freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. Write for an appointment to show portfolio.
Pays for design and illustration by the project, $100 minimum. Considers complexity of project and client's
budget when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased.
New Hampshire
PATTERN PEOPLE, INC., 10 Floyd Rd., Deny NH 03038, (603)432-7180, President: Janice M. Cope-
land. Estab. 1988. Design studio servicing various manufacturers of consumer products. Designs wallcover
ings and textiles with '"classical elegance and exciting new color tones for all ages."
Design Firms/New Jersey 563
Needs: Approached by 5 freelancers/} ear. Works with 5 freelance designers/year, Prefers freelancers with
professional experience in various media. Uses freelancers mainly for original finished artwork. Also for
textile and wallcovering design, "We use all styles but they must be professional/* Special needs are "floral
I both traditional and contemporary ), textural «faux finishes, new ^oven looks, etc.i and geometric I mainly
new wave contemporary)."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and transparencies. Samples are filed. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final ait and
color samples. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the project.
$100- LOCK). Buys all rights. Finds artists through sourcebooks and other artists.
New Jersey
THE FORMAN GROUP, P.O. Box 31 74, Princeton NJ 08543. Phone/fax: 1 609075-6077. Creative Direc
tor: Thomas Forman. Estab. 1990. Number of employees: 8. Specializes in brand identity and fashion design.
Clients: corporations, clothing manufacturing. Client list a\ailable upon request. Professional affiliations:
GAG,
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/) ear.
Prefers artists with experience in graphics for fashion industry', Uses illustrators mainly for art for screen
printing. Also uses freelancers for ad illustration and mechanicals. 4(Kf of freelance work demands knowledge
Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress,
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are not returned, Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through Work
book, Black Book, American Showcase, Creative Illustration and submissions.
HOWARD LEVY DESIGN, 40 Cindy Lane, Ocean NJ 07712. 1 908*493-4888. Art Director; Howard
Levy. Estab. 1991. Number of employees: 2, Specializes in corporate marketing and communication design:
identities, brochures, annual reports, direct mail, advertising and promotion. Professional affiliations; AIGA
and ISPRAA.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year.
Prefers artists with experience in QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Uses designers and
illustrators mainly for annual reports, brochure and catalog design and illustration, lettering, logos, mechani
cals, posters, retouching, signage and TV/Film graphics. 8(Xr of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Call or send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, photostats,
resume, SASE, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. Artist should follow-up with call. Pays for design and illustration by the project Finds Mists
through creative sourcebooks and submissions.
Tips: 4k Demonstrate art understanding of the client's marketing objectives and present ideas that meet those
objectives and can be produced. We like to see primed samples as well as comps."
JMURRAY MULTI MEDIA, P.O. Box M, Blairstown NJ 07825. (908)362-8174, Fax;
Services Manager: Alice Frable. Estab. 1 972. Number of emplloyees: ! 1 . Design/multimedia firm. Specializes
in collateral and presentation. Product specialty is corporate. Current clients include J&J, Schering, Roche,
WL, ADT, ATT. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: IABC.
Needs: Approached by 10 illustrators and 15 designers/year. Works with 5 illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers local designers. Also for animation; brochure, catalog and web design; brochure, humorous,
medical and technical illustration; multimedia projects; and TV/film graphics. 1% of work is with print ads.
100# of design demands skills in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, SCFr
of illustration demands skills in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Painter.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and resume. Accepts disk submissions compat
ible with Mac or PC. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w and color final ait.
photographs, photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets, thumbnails or transparencies. Pays for design by the hour,
$12-50. Pays for illustration by the project $75-!0JXHi Finds artists through yearly portfolio review, word
of mouth.
Tips: Looks for advanced technology and good design.
FOR A LIST of markets interested in humorous Illustration, cartooning and
caricatures, refer to the Humor Index at the back of this book.
564 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
RICHARD PUDER DESIGN, 2 W. Blackwell St., P.O. Box 1520, Dover NJ 07802-1520. 1201)361-1310.
Fax: (201)361-1663. E-mail: strongtype@aol.com. Project Manager: Lee Grabarczyk. Estab. 1985. Number
of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing: $200,000. Specializes in annual reports, direct mail and publica
tion design, technical illustration. Current 'clients include AT&T, Warner Lambert, Scholastic, Simon &
Schuster. Professional affiliation: Type Directors Club.
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers
artists with experience in anatomy, color, perspective— many illustrative styles; prefers artists without reps.
Uses illustrators mainly for publishing clients. Uses designers mainly for corporate, publishing clients. Also
uses freelancers or ad and brochure design and illustration: book, direct mail, magazine and poster design;
charts/graphs; lettering; logos; mechanicals; and retouching. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Illustrator 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe PageMill 1.0, Aldus FreeHand 4.0, QuarkXPress 3.3
and Macromedia Director 4.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&iv and color
photocopies, photographs, roughs and thumbnails. Pays for design by the hour, $15-35. Pays for illustration
by the hour, $20-40. Buys first rights or rights purchased vary according to project Finds artists through
sourcebooks (e.g., American Showcase and Workbook) and by client referral.
Tips: Impressed by 'listening, speed, technical competency and creativity/"
RITTA & ASSOCIATES, 568 Grand Ave., Englewood NJ 07631. (201)567-4400. Fax: (201)567-7330.
Art Director: Steven Schemer. Estab. 1976. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity and communica
tions, and publication design. Clients: corporations. Current clients include Accudart, AT&T, Bellcore, Hoff
man LaRoche. Kuiite Tungsten Corp., Warner Lambert, Valley National Bancorp. Client list available upon
request.
Needs: Approached by 50-100 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators/year. Uses illustrators
mainly for corporate publications. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkX
Press, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compati
ble with Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. Send EPS and TIFF files. Samples are filed or are returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: Finds artists through sourcebooks, publications, agents and artists' submissions.
SMITH DESIGN ASSSOCJATES, 205 Thomas St., Box 190, Glen Ridge NJ 07028. (201)429-2177.
Fax: 12011429-7119. Vice President: Larraine BlauvelL Clients: cosmetics firms, toy manufacturers, life
insurance companies, office consultants. Current clients: Popsicle, Good Humor, Breyer's and Schering
Plough. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by more than 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 2-3
designers/year. Requires quality and dependability. Uses freelancers for advertising and brochure design,
illustration and layout; interior design; P-O-P; and design consulting. 90% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Painter. Needs children's, packaging and
product illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or resume, tearsheets and
photostats. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 week. Call
for appointment to show portfolio of color roughs, original/final art and final reproduction. Pays for design
by the hour, $25-100; by the project, $175-5,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $175-5,000. Considers
complexity of project and client's budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights. Also buys rights for
use of existing non-commissioned art. Finds artists through word of mouth, self-promotions/sourcebooks
and agents.
Tips: "Know who you're presenting to, the type of work we do and the quality we expect. We use more
freelance artists not so much because of the economy but more for diverse styles."
New Mexico
BEAR CANYON CREATIVE, 6753 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque NM 87109. (505)823-9150. Fax:
1 505 1823-9291. Senior Designer: Melanie Wegner. Design Director: Raymond Pena. Estab. 1985. Specializes
in graphic and package design. Clients: audio publishers and corporations.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 20 illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers with exten
sive experience in full color illustration; some children's illustration. Works on assignment only. Uses free
lancers mainly for illustration for audio packaging covers. 20% of illustration demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard samples. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Reports back only if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio, or mail appropriate
materials. Portfolio should include finished art samples, slides, color tearsheets, transparencies and photo-
Design firms/Hew York 565
graphs. Pays by the project, $500-900. Buys original plus all rights. Finds artists mainly through sourcebooks,
occasionally through word of mouth and submissions.
Tips: "Work within our budget. Be highly professional. The illustration field is more competitive — with a
lot of very stylized work. We're looking for more realistic styles within our budget."
BOOKMAKERS LTD., P.O. Box 1086, Taos NM 87571. (505)776-5435. Fax: (505)776-2762. President:
Gayle Crump McNeil "We provide service in illustration and design to educational and trade publishers, as
well as to the advertising market."
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 20-30 freelance illustrators/year. k'We are agents
and designers. We represent artists for juvenile through adult markets."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples showing style (tearsheets, photostats, printed
pieces or slides). Samples not filed are returned. Reports within 2 weeks. Considers skill and experience of
artist when establishing payment.
Tips: The most common mistake freelancers make in presenting samples or portfolios is "too much variety —
not enough focus. Be clear about what you are looking for and what you can do in relation to the real markets
available."
New York
$ALBEE SIGN CO., 561 E. Third St., Mt. Vernon NY 10553. (914)668-0201. President: William Lieber-
man. Produces interior and exterior signs and graphics. Clients are banks and real estate companies.
Needs: Works with 6 freelance artists per year for sign design, 6 for display fixture design, 6 for P-O-P
design and 6 for custom sign illustration. Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples, SASE, resume and business card to be kept on
file. Pays by job. Previous experience with other firms preferred. Reports within 2-3 weeks. Samples are not
returned. Reports back as assignment occurs.
CSOKA/BENATO/FLEURANT, INC., 134 W. 26th St, New York NY 10001. (212)242-6777. (212)675-
2078. President: Robert Fleurant. Estab. 1969. Specializes in brand and corporate identity; display, direct
mail, package and publication design. Clients: corporations and foundations. Current clients include Metro
politan Life Insurance and RCA/BMG Special Products.
Needs: Approached by approximately 120 freelancers/year by mail. Works with 3-4 freelance illustrators/
year. Prefers local freelancers with experience in print, full color, mixed media. Seeks freelancers "with
professionalism and portfolio who can meet deadlines, work from layouts and follow instructions." Works
on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for album covers, publications and promotions. Also for bro
chure, catalog and P-O-P illustration; mechanicals; retouching; airbrushing; and lettering. 90% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Streamline, OmniPage and Microsoft Word 5.1.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and resume. Samples are filed. Reports back
only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, final art and b&w and
color tearsheets. Pays for design by the hour, $20-35. Pays for illustration by the project (estimated as per
requirements). Buys all rights.
JDE FIGLIO DESIGN, 11 W. 30 St., Suite 6, New York NY 10001-4405. (212)695-6109. Fax: (212)695-
4809. Creative Director: R. De Figlio. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 2. Design firm. Specializes in
magazine ads, annual reports, collateral, postage stamps and CD albums. Specializes in postage stamps.
Needs: Approached by 10 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 4 illustrators and 10 designers/
year. Prefers local designers with experience in Mac-based programs. Illustrators can be "from anywhere."
Uses freelancers mainly for design. Also for airbrushing, annual reports, brochure design and illustration,
logos, mechanicals on Mac, posters, retouching and web page design. 80% of design and 25% of illustration
demand knowledge of latest versions of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustra
tor. Illustrators can use any version that works for project.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send photocopies and resume. Illustrators send postcard sample or
photocopies and resume. Samples are filed. Does not report back. Payment negotiable. Finds artists through
submissions and networking.
JOSEPH B. DEL VALLE, HCR 84, Claverack NY 12513. Fax: (518)851-3857. Director: Joseph B. Del
Valle. Specializes in annual reports, publications, book design. Clients: major publishers and museums.
Current clients include Metropolitan Museum of Art and Cambridge University Press.
Needs: Works with approximately 6 freelance artists/year. Artists must have experience and be able to work
on a job-to-job basis. Uses freelancers for design and mechanicals. Needs computer-literate freelancers for
design and production.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Reports only If interested. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of final reproduction/product. Pays for design by the hour, $15-25. Considers
client's budget and turnaroond time when establishing payment.
^DESIGN CONCEPTS, 104 Main St., Box 5AI, RR !, UnadiJla NT 13849. (607)369-4709. Owner: Carla
Schroeder Burchett. Estab. 1972. Specializes in annual reports, brand identity, design and package design.
Clients; corporations, individuals. Current clients include American White Cross and Private & Natural.
Needs: Approached by 6 Freelance graphic artists/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and designers/
year. Prefers artists with experience in packaging, photography, interiors. Uses freelance artists for mechani
cals, poster illustration, P-O-P design, lettering and logos.
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with tearsheets. brochure, photographs, resume and slides.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back. Artists should follow up with
letter after initial query. Portfolio should include thumbnails and b&w and color slides. Pays for design by
the hour, $10 minimum. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: 4* Artists and designers are used according to talent; team cooperation is very important. If a person is
interested and has the professional qualification, he or she should never be afraid to approach us — small or
large jobs/'
JTHE GRAPHIC CENTER, IMC., 60 Madison Ave., New York NY 10010. (212)686-6585. Fax:
(212 1779-0647. President: Harve\ Schlackman. Estab. 1978. Specializes in direct mail and package design.
Clients: corporations; most!) pharamaceutical companies. Current clients include Parke-Davis, Ciba Giegy,
Key Scherrirtg. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelance artists/year. Works with 6-7 freelance illustrators and 2-3 freelance
designers/} ear. Prefers artists with experience in packaging design and construction, pharmaceutical and
direct mail concepts. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance artists for brochure and direct mail design,
mechanicals, retouching, lettering, logos, ad design and illustration and model making. Needs medical illustra
tion.
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with brochure, slides and photocopies. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call to schedule an
appointment to show a portfolio or mail roughs and slides. Pays for design by the project, $200-600. Pays
for illustration by the project, $200-2,000. Buys all rights.
JEWEUTE SIGNS, LETTERS & DISPLAYS, INC., 106 Reade St., New York NY 10013. (212)233-
1900. Fax: (2 12 1233-1998. Vice President; Bobby Bank. Produces signs, letters, silk screening, murals,
handlettering, displays and graphics. Current clients include Transamerica, Duggal Labs, Steve Horn and
MCI.
Heeds: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers for fiandlettering, walls, murals, signs, interior design, architectural renderings, design con-
and model making. 80^ of freelance work demands computer skills. Prefers airbrush, lettering and
painting.
First Contact & Terms: Call or send query letter. Call for appointment to show portfolio of photographs.
Pays for design and illustration by the project, $75 and up. Considers complexity of project and skill and
experience of artist when establishing payment.
LESLEY-HSLLE, INC., 136 E. 57th St., New York NY 10022, (212)759-9755. President: Valrie Lesley.
Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, publications, advertising and sales promotion. Clients: non-
organizations, hotels, restaurants, investment, oil and real estate, financial and fashion firms.
Needs: Seeks "experienced and competent" freelancers. Uses freelancers for photography, illustration,
production, mechanicals, charts/graphs, AV materials and lettering.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, business card and samples to be kept on file.
Accepts "whatever best shows work capability" as samples. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports
only if interested. Call or write for an appointment to show portfolio. Payment varies according to project.
Tips: "Designers and artists must be able to do what they say they can and agree to do ... professionally
and on time!'*
LUBELL BMODSKY INC., 21 E. 40th St., Suite 1806, New York NY 10016. (212)684-2600. Art Directors:
Ed Brodsky and Ruth Lubell. Number of employees: 5. Specializes in corporate identity, direct mail, promo
tion and packaging. Clients: ad agencies and corporations. Professional affiliations: ADC, TDC.
Heeds: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Works on assignment onl>. Uses freelancers for illustration, mechanicals, retouching, airbnishing, charts/
graphs, AV materials and lettering. 100% of design and 30% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample, brochure or tearsheets to be kept on file Reports back
only if interested.
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yODI LUBY& COMPANY, INC., 808 Broadway, New York NY 10003. (212)473-1922. Fax: (212)473-
2858. President: Jodi Luby. Estab. 1983. Specializes in corporate identity, promotion and direct mail design.
Clients: magazines, corporations.
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelance artists/year. Works with 5-10 illustrators/year. Prefers local artists
only. Uses freelancers for brochure and catalog illustration, mechanicals, retouching and lettering. 5% of
freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume and photocopies. Samples are
not filed and are not returned. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include thumbnails, roughs, b&w and color printed pieces. Pays for design by the hour, $25 minimum;
by the project, $100 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $100 minimum. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth.
MSRANDA DESIGNS INC., 745 President St., Brooklyn NY 11215. (718)857-9839. President: Mike
Miranda. Estab. 1970. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $350,000. Solves marketing
problems, specializes in "giving new life to old products, creating new markets for existing products, and
creating new products to fit existing manufacturing/distribution facilities/* Clients: agencies, manufacturers,
PR firms, corporate and retail companies. Professional affiliation: Art Directors Club.
Needs: Approached by 80 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year: at all
levels, from juniors to seniors, in all areas of specialization. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for
editorial, food, fashion, product illustration, design; and mechanicals. Also for catalog design and illustration;
brochure, ad, magazine and newspaper design; mechanicals; model making; direct mail packages and multi
media projects, 60% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Samples are filed or are not returned. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, original/final art
and final reproduction/product. Pays for design and illustration by the project, "'whatever the budget permits."
Considers complexity of project, client's budget and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Considers buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously
published work; depends on clients' needs. Finds artists through submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks
and agents.
Tips: "Don't call, persevere with mailings. Be professional. Show a variety of subject material and media."
MITCHELL STUDIOS DESIGN CONSULTANTS, 1111 Fordham Lane, Woodmere NY 11598.
(516)374-5620. Fax: (516)374-6915. E-mail: mspakdes@aol.com. Principals: Steven E. Mitchell and E.M.
Mitchell. Estab. 1922. Specializes in brand and corporate identity, displays, direct mail and packaging.
Clients: major corporations.
Needs: Works with 5-30 freelance designers and 20 illustrators/year. "Most work is started in our studio."
Uses freelancers for design, illustration, mechanicals, retouching, airbrushing, model making, lettering and
logos. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe Photoshop
3.5 and QuarkXPress 3.3. Needs technical illustration and illustration of food, people.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, business card, photographs and photo
copies to be kept on file. Accepts non-returnable disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator, QuarkX
Press, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop. Reports only if interested. Call or write for appointment to
show portfolio of roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product and color photostats and photographs.
Pays for design by the hour, $25 minimum; by the project, $250 minimum. Pays for illustration by the
project, $250 minimum.
Tips: "Call first. Show actual samples, not only printed samples. Don't show student work. Our need has
increased— we are very busy."
MIZEREK DESIGN INC., 318 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)689-4835. President: Leonard
MizereL Estab. 1975. Specializes in catalogs, direct mail, jewelry, fashion and technical illustration. Clients:
corporations — various product and service-oriented clientele. Current clients include: Rolex, Leslies Jewelry,
World Wildlife, The Baby Catalog and Time Life.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 1 0 freelance designers/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers for design, technical illustration, brochures, retouching and logos. 85% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume, tearsheets and transparencies.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include original/final art and tearsheets. Pays
for design by the project, $500-5,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $500-3,500. Considers client's
budget and turnaround time when establishing payment. Finds artists through sourcebooks and self-promo
tions.
Tips: "Let the work speak for itself. Be creative. Show commercial product work, not only magazine
editorial. Keep me on your mailing list!"
568 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
LOUIS NELSON ASSOCIATES INC., 80 University Place, New York NY 10003. (212)620-9191. Fax:
(212)620-9194. E-mail: Inanyctaol.com. President: Louis Nelson. Estab. 1980. Number of employees: 6.
Approximate annual billing: $750,000. Specializes In environmental, interior and product design and brand
and corporate identity, displays, packaging, publications, signage, exhibitions and marketing. Clients: non
profit organizations, corporations, associations and governments. Current clients include Korean War Veterans
Memorial, Port Authority of New York & New Jersej, Richter + Ratner Contracting Corporation, Central
Park Conservancy, Steuberu MTA and NYC Transit. Professional affiliations: IDSA, AIGA, SEGD, APDF.
Needs: Approached by 30-40 freelancers/year. Works with 30-40 designers/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainfy for specialty graphics and three-dimensional design. Also for design, mechanicals,
model making and charts/graphs. lOOTc of design demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress,
Adobe Photoshop, Velum or Adobe Illustrator. Needs editorial illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 or Adobe Photoshop 2.5.1. Send EPS files. Samples are returned only
If requested. Reports within 2 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio of roughs, color final reproduc
tion/product and photographs. Pays for design by the hour, $10-40; by the project, negotiable.
Tips: "I want to see how the artist responded to the specific design problem and to see documentation of
the process— the stages of development. The artist must be versatile and able to communicate a wide range
of ideas, Mostly, I want to see the artist's integrity reflected in his/her work."
JNICOSEA CREATIVE EXPRESSO LTD., 16 W. 56th St., New York NY 10019. (212)489-6423. Fax:
«212|265-S422, Website: hnp://soho.ios.com/~niceltd/. President/Creative Director: Davide Nicosia. Estab.
1993. Number of employees: 6. Specializes in annual reports, corporate identity, brochures, promotional
material, packaging, signage and design. Clients: corporations and small companies. Client list available
upon request.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Works
by assignment only. Uses illustrators, designers, 3-dimensional comp artists and computer artists familiar
with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter and resume. Reports back to artist for portfolio review only if
interested. Pays for design by the hour. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according
to project
Science fell asleep without resute and without inven
tions is the title of this piece by Albanian-born illus
trator Agim Sulaj. The work is one of 20 diverse
pieces of art and photos appearing in a capabilities
brochure for Nicosia Creative Expresso (NJCE).
Sufaj, who now lives In ftaiy, is one of a pool of
artists used by NsCE. He created Science fell asleep
as "a portrayal of the absolute vacuum experienced
by the younger generations and by the entire coun
try under the dominant culture of the regime" in
his native Albania,
MOVUS VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 18 W. 27th St., New York NY 10001. (212)689-2424.
Fax: 1212)696-9676. President: Robert Antonik. Estab. 1984. Specializes in annual reports, brand .and corpo-
Design Firms/New York 569
rate identity: display, direct mail, fashion, package and publication design; technical illustration; and signage.
Clients: ad agencies and corporations. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 2-4 freelance illustrators and 2-6 designers/year.
Works with artist reps. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers for ad, brochure, catalog, poster and P-0-
P design and illustration; airbnishing; audiovisual materials; book, direct mail, magazine and newpaper
design; charts/graphs; lettering; logos; mechanicals; and retouching. 75% of freelance work demands knowl
edge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Contact only through artist rep. Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed,
Reports back ASAP. Follow-up with call Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Finds artists through Creative Illustration, Workbook, agents and submissions.
Tips: "First impressions are important, a portfolio should represent the best, whether it's 4 samples or 12."
MIKE QUON DESIGN OFFICE, INC., 568 Broadway, New York NY 10012, (212)226-6024. Fax:
(212)219-0331. President: Mike Quon. Contact: Katherine Lumb. E-mail: mikequon@aol.com. Estab. 1982.
Number of employees: 7. Approximate annual billing: $700,000. Specializes in corporate identity, displays,
direct mail, packaging, publications and technical illustrations. Clients: corporations (fashion, beauty, finan
cial] and ad agencies. Current clients include American Express, HBO, Amtrak, Revlon, Nynex and AT&T.
Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: AIGA, Society of Illustrators.
Needs: Approached by 100 illustrators and 200 designers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 25
designers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Works by assignment only. Prefers graphic style. Uses artists for
brochures, design and catalog illustration, P-O-P displays, logos, mechanicals, model making, charts/graphs
and lettering. Especially needs computer artists with knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop and Dimensions 3.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned
if accompanied by SASE. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio may be dropped off Monday-Friday.
Pays for design by the hour, $20-45. Pays for illustration by the hour, $20-50; or by the project, $150-500
and up. Buys first rights.
Tips: "The introduction of the computer has given us much more control and flexibility in our design and
production. It has also allowed us to work much quicker; but on the downside, the clients also want work
quicker. The economy has made available a larger pool of talent to make our choice from, and has enabled
us to recruit more experienced designers and illustrators on a more competitive price scale. This is not only
beneficial to us but to our clients."
DAVID SCHIFFER DESIGN, INC., 156 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010. (212)255-3464. E-mail: dsdesi
gn@interport.net. Website: http://www.interport.net/~design. President: David Schiffer. Estab. 1986. Number
of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing: $150,000. Design firm. Specializes in print and website design:
logos, annual reports, catalogs, ads and home pages. Product specialties are publishing, non-profit and indus
trial. Current clients include Foundation Center, New Castle Fabrics, McGraw Hill Client list available on
request. Professional affiliations: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 3 freelancers/month. Works with 5 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. Also for art for websites: home pages, icons,
buttons, etc.; retouching and desktop publishing. 20% of work is with print ads. 100# of design and 75^
of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator,
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with resume, photographs and tearsheets. Also contact by e-
mail. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0 and Adobe Photoshop. Send EPS files.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
roughs or final art. Pays for illustration by the project, $250-2,500. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
$SMALLKAPS ASSOCIATES, INC., 21 Beacon Dr., Port Washington NY 11050. (5 16 1944-5530. Fax:
(516)944-5618. E-mail: smallkaps@aol.com. President: Maria Kaplan. Estab. 1976. Specializes in brand and
corporate identity, direct mail and publication design, signage and illustration. Clients: ad agencies, publishers,
small and large corporations. Current clients include Integra Tooling & Accessories, Reco International,
IEEE and Oxbridge Communications, Inc.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance artists/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers local
artists with experience in mechanicals and comps. Works on assignment only. Also uses artists for brochure
design and illustration; catalog, ad, P-O-P and direct mail design; retouching; airbnishing; lettering; logos;
charts/graphs and AV materials. Also for multimedia projects. 90% of design and 1 00% of illustration demand
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand 5.0. Needs editorial,
medical and technical illustrations.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and photocopies. Illustrators send post
card samples. Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio which should
include thumbnails, roughs, original/final art and photostats. Pays for design by the hour, $15. Pays for
illustration by the project, $50 minimum. Negotiates rights purchased.
570 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
JJAMES WEAVER GRAPHIC DESIGN, P.O. Box 114 SVS, Binghamton NY 13903-0114. (607)722-
3007. Fax: (607)722-3007 (Call first). Owner: James Weaver. Estab. 1984. Specializes in annual reports;
corporate identity; display, direct mail, package and publication design; and signage. Clients: corporations
(mostly industrial), health care, ad agencies.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-3 illustrators/year. Prefers local artists who
are flexible in style and medium. Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for industry portrayal
and spots. Also for brochure, catalog and ad illustration and charts/graphs. 40% of design requires knowledge
of CorelDraw and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies. Samples are filed or
returned if requested. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should
include color samples. Pays for illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
North Carolina
BOB BOEBERITZ DESIGN, 247 Charlotte St., Asheville NC 28801. (704)258-03 16. Owner: Bob Boeber-
itz. Estab. 1984. Number of employees: 1. Approximate annual billing: $80,000. Specializes in graphic
design, corporate identity and package design. Clients: retail outlets, hotels and restaurants, textile manufac
turers, record companies, professional services, realtor/developers. Majority of clients are manufacturers —
business-to-business. Current clients include GrooVee Appalachian Hardwoods, Blue Duck Music, Transyl
vania Partnership Inc., Owen Manufacturing Co., Cross Canvas Co. and High Windy Audio. Professional
affiliations: AAF, ACAD.
• Owner Bob Boeberitz predicts "everything in art design will be done on computer; more electronic;
photo image editing and conversions will be used; there will be less commissioned artwork."
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers primarily for technical illustration and comps. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush and acrylic.
50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or
CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, brochure, SASE, photographs, slides and tear-
sheets. "Anything too large to fit in file" is discarded. Accepts disk submissions compatible with IBM PCs.
Send AI-EPS and TIFF files. Samples are returned by SASE if requested. Reports only if interested. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs,
final art, b&w and color slides and photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Pays for design and illustration, by the project, $50 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Will consider buying second rights to previously published artwork. Finds artists through word of mouth,
submissions/self-promotions, sourcebooks, agents.
Tips: "Show sketches— sketches help indicate how an artist thinks. The most common mistake freelancers
make in presenting samples or portfolios is not showing how the concept was developed, what their role
was in it. I always see the final solution, but never what went into it. In illustration, show both the art and
how it was used. Portfolios should be neat, clean and flattering to your work. Show only the most memorable
work, what you do best. Always have other stuff, but don't show everything. Be brief. Don't just toss a
portfolio on my desk; guide me through it. A 'leave-behind' is helpful, along with a distinctive-looking
Ohio
JFiREHOUSE 101 ART & DESIGN, 492 Armstrong St., Columbus OH 43215. (614)464-0928. Fax:
(614)464-0944. E-mail: fhl01@aol.com. Creative Director: Kirk Richard Smith. Estab. 1990. Number of
employees: 2. Approximate annual billing: $200,000. Design studio. Specializes in CD packaging, book
cover, brochure, poster, logo identity, illustration. Product specialties are entertainment, software, retail fash
ion. Current clients include CompuServe, Structure, Sony Music, Nickelodeon, Levi Strauss & Co., MCA
Records, Arista Records, Ray Gun Magazine. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations:
CSCA (Columbus Society of Communicating Arts).
* Firehouse 101 has won many awards. Look for work in Graphis Poster, Print Regional, Mead Top
60 and Graphic Design America: 2. Also, note the firm's work on the marketing brochure created
by Luis Fitch Design for MTV Latino on page 561.
Needs: Approached by 40 illustrators and 50 designers/year. Works with 5 illustrators and 12 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for design production. Also for lettering, mechanicals and marketing/proposals.
5% of work is with print ads. 80% of design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker 5, Adobe Photoshop 3,
QuarkXPress 3.3. 30% of illustration demands skills in Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume and tearsheets.
Dlustrators send postcard sample of work. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3.
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Send EPS files. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back only if Interested. Request portfolio
review In original query. Portfolio should include tearsheets and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour,
$20-30. Pays for illustration by the project, $200-2,000. Buys one-time or all rights. Finds artists through
postcard mailings, Prmf, Graphis, How and Eye.
Tips: "Be open to working hard and learning new methodologies. Stay informed of the industry and art
world."
fPETRO GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 315 Falmouth Dr., Rocky River OH 44116. (216)356-
0429. Principal/Graphic Designer: Nancy Petro. Estab. 1976. Specializes in corporate Identity, direct mail
and collateral design, design for print communications and ads.
Needs: Approached by 20-25 freelance artists/year. Works with 5-8 illustrators/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses illustrators mainly for ads and brochures.
First Contact & Terms: Illustrators send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, resume,
tearsheets or photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Considers complexity of project,
client's budget, skill and experience of artist, how work will be used, turnaround time and rights purchased
when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased; rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: ''Show work that is of high quality that can be matched fin quality) if you are hired for a job. Please
send samples or copies of your work."
WATT, ROOP & CO., 1 100 Superior, Cleveland OH 441 14. (216)566-7019. (216)566-0857. VP, Design
Operations: Tom Federico. Estab. 1981. Specializes In annual reports, corporate identity, direct mail and
publication design and capability pieces. Clients: corporate and business-to-business. Current clients include
TRW, NCR and AT&T.
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers. Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators mainly for editorial and newsletter
spot illustrations. uUses designers mainly for completing our designs (follow through)." Also uses freelancers
for brochure design and illustration, magazine and direct mail design, mechanicals, retouching and airbrush-
ing. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed. Does not report
back. Artist should follow up with call. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for
design by the project, $500 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $50 minimum. Rights purchased
vary according to project Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published artwork.
Tips: '"Send samples of work. Usually we are looking for a specific style. Freelancers should know that
budgets are generally lower now, due to computers (clients have become somewhat spoiled)."
WILDER-FEARN & ASSOC, INC., 2035 Dunlap St., Cincinnati OH 45214. (513)621-5237. Fax:
(513)621-4880. President: Gary Feara. Estab. 1946. Number of employees: 7. Specializes in annual reports;
brand and corporate identity; and display, package and publication design. Clients: ad agencies, corporations,
packaging. Current clients include Jergens Co., Kenner Toys, Kroger and Kraft. Client list available upon
request Professional affiliation: Art Directors Club of Cincinnati.
Needs: Approached by 20-25 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance Illustrators and 2-5 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in packaging and illustration comps. Uses freelance illustrators
mainly for comps and finished art on various projects. Needs editorial illustration. Uses freelance designers
mainly for packaging and brochures. Freelancers should be familiar with QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator,
Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Streamline and 0-Photo-Scan.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, resume and slides. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or are returned by S ASE if requested
by artist. Reports back to the artist only If interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of roughs,
original/final art and color tearsheets and slides. Payment for design and Illustration Is based upon talent,
client and project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Oregon
JDESiGN PARTNERSHIP/PORTLAND, 500 NW Ninth Ave., Portland OR 97209-3403. (503)223-
9682. Fax: (503)223-9685. Director of Design: Ken Ambrosini. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 5.
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Design firm. Specializes in architectural graphics, signage, wayfinding exhibits, retail, marketing imagery.
Product specialties are corporate, retail transportation. Current clients include NIKE, Inc., Leupold & Ste
vens, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: SEGD, Portland
Chapter AIA.
• This firm has a long and impressive list of awards from How magazine, SEGD, Print, AIA and
numerous competitions. Look for their work in Print Casebook 10.
Needs: Approached by 10 illustrators and 6 designers/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 3 designers/year.
Prefers local designers with experience in 3D design/signage and industrial design. Uses freelancers mainly
for graphic design. Also for brochure design and illustration, logos, signage. 1% of work is with print ads.
95% of design and S5% of illustration demand skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop,
(>arkXPrcss, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and slides. Accepts submissions on disk
if compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back
only if interested within 3 days. Artist should follow-up with call after initial query to show portfolio of final
art and thumbnails. Payment negotiable. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through
professional networking, trade publications, submissions.
OAKLEY DESIGN STUDIOS. 6663 SW Bvrtn-Hillsdale, Suite 318, Portland OR 97225. (503)241-3705.
Fax: (503)241-3812. E-mail: oakleyds@teleport.com or oakleyds@aol.com. Creative Director: Tim Oakley.
1992. Number of employees: 3. Specializes in brand and corporate identity; display, package and
publication design; and advertising. Clients: ad agencies, record companies, surf apparel manufacturers, mid
size businesses. Current clients include Safari Motorcoactes, Dutch Hill Corp., C2F, Bratwear, Judan Records,
Arnigo Records, Triad Pools, First Interstate Bank, Paragon Cable, Mira Mobile Television, Mira Creative
Group. Professional affiliations, OMPA, AIGA and P0XAD.
• location is at 519 SW Park Ave., Suite 521, Portland OR 97205.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers local artiste with experience in technical illustration, airbrush. Also for multimedia projects. Uses
illustrators mainly for advertisiag. Uses designers mainly for logos. Also uses freelancers for ad and P-O-P
illustration, airbrushing, catalog illustration, lettering and retouching. 60% of design and 30% of illustration
knowledge of Adobe Ulastrator 5.5 or 6,0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and QuarkXPress 3.31.
Plrst Contact & Terms: Contact through artist rep or send query letter with brochure, photocopies,
r&iiiB^ aid tearsteets. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator 5.0. Send
EPS lies. Samples are Filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 4-6 weeks.
Request portfolio review in original query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, photocopies, photostats, roughs and slides. Pays for design
Mid by the project Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through design
workbooks.
Tips: **Be yoarsclf. Ho phonies."1
WISNER ASSOCIATES, Advertising, Marketing & Design, 2237 ME Wasco, Portland OR 97232.
(5031228-6234. Creative Director: Linda Wisner. Estab. 1979. Member of employees: 1. Specializes in brand
and corporate identity, book design, direct mail, packaging and publications. Clients: small businesses, manu
facturers, restaurants, service businesses and book publishers.
Needs: Approached by 2-3 freelancers/year. Works with 3-5 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers experienced
freelancers and "fast, clean work." Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for technical and fashion
ilttsfralioa, books, mechanicals, aiitrushing and lettering. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand
toiQWledlge of QuarkXPress, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and other Windows-compatible
softwire.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume", photocopies and tearsheets. Prefers "examples
of completed pieces which show tbe fullest abilities of the artist." Samples not kept on file are returned by
SASE only if requested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include thumbnails, roughs and final reprodtiction/product. Pays for illustration by the hour, $20-45 average;
by the project by bid. Pays for ptste-up/production by the hour, $15-25.
Tips: "Bring a complete portfolio with up-to-date pieces."
Pennsylvania
fDAVE LOOSE DESIGN, INC., 620 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz PA 17543. (717)569-656^. Fax: (717)569-
7410. Ait Director: Lynn Rifts, Estab. 1986. Number of employees: 9. Desi^i fora. Specializes in capabilities
brochures, corporate ID, Client list available upon request.
Need's: Approached by 2 illustrators and 4 designers/year. Works with 2 illustrators/year. Uses freelancers
mainly for illustration. Also for animation; catalog* humorous ami technical iUustratioii; TV/film graphics.
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10% of work Is with print ads. 50% of design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, resume and tearsheets. Illustrators
send postcard sample of work. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send
EPS files. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call Portfolio
should include color final art, roughs and tearsheets. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all
rights. Finds artists through American Showcase, postcard mailings, word of mouth.
Tips: "Be conscientious of deadlines, willing to work with hectic schedules/'
WILLIAM SKLAROFF DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 124 Sibley Ave., Ardmorc PA 19003. (610)649-6035.
Fax: (610)649-6063. Design Director: William SklarofF. Estab. 1956. Specializes in display, interior, package
and publication design and corporate identity and signage. Clients: contract furniture, manufacturers, health
care corporations. Current clients include: Kaufman, Halcon Corporation, L.U.I. Corporation, McDonald
Products, Smith Metal Arts, Baker Furniture, Movikoff and Metrologic Instruments. Client list available upon
request.
Needs: Approached by 2-3 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for assistance on graphic projects. Also for brochure
design and illustration, catalog and ad design, mechanicals and logos.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and slides to Lori L Minassian, PR
Coordinator. Samples are returned. Reports back within 3 weeks. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs,
finished art samples and color slides and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour. Rights purchased vary
according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Rhode Island
SILVER FOX ADVERTISING, II George St., Pawtaekei RI 02860. (401)725-2161. Fax: (401)726-
8270. E-mail: silfoxadv@aol.com. President: Fred Marzocchi, Ir. Estab. 1979. Number of employees: 6.
Approximate annual billing: $1 million. Specializes in annual reports; brand and corporate identity; display,
package and publication design; and technical illustration. Clients: corporations, retail Client list available
upon request.
Needs: Approached by 16 freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 12 designers/year. Works
only with artist reps. Prefers local artists only. Uses illustrators mainly for cover designs. Also for multimedia
projects. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus Page
Maker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume" and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compat
ible with Adobe Photoshop 3.0 or Adobe Illustrator 5.5. Samples are filed. Does not report back. Artist
should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include final art, photographs,
photostats, roughs and slides.
Tennessee
AB STUDIOS INC., 807 Third Ave. S., Nashville TO 37210. (615)256-3393. Fax: (615)256-3464, Presi
dent: Rick Amemann. Estab. 1 988. Number of employees: 20. Approximate billing: $25 miltcm,
Specializes in brand identity, display and direct mail design and signage. Clients: ad corporations,
mid-size businesses. Current clients include Best Products, Service Merchandise, WaiMart, Lug
gage. Client list available upon request Professional affiliations: Creative Forum.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 4-5 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year.
Uses illustrators mainly for P-O-P. Uses designers mainly for fliers and catalogs. Also uses freelancers for
ad, brochure, catalog, poster and P-O-P design and illustration; logos; magazine design; mechanicals; and
retouching. 85% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and
QuarkXPress 3,31.
First Contact & Terms: Send photographs, resume', slides and transparencies. Simples are filed. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if iutereted. Portfolio should include color final art, roughs,
slides and thumbnails. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Finds artists through sourcebooks and portfolio reviews.
ANDERSON STUDIO, INC, 2609 Grisswn Dr., Nashville TO 37204. (615)2554807, Fas: (615)255-
4812. Contact Andy Anderson. Estab. 1976. Number of employees: 13. Approximate annual billing: $1.6
million. Specializes in T-shirts (designing and printing of at on T-shirts for retail/wholesale market). Clients:
business and retail
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Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
MWe use freelancers with realistic (photorealistic) style or approach to various subjects, animals and humor.
Also contemporary design and loose film styles accepted." Works on assignment only. Needs freelancers
for retail niche markets, resorts, theme ideas, animals, zoos, educational, science, American motorcycle v-
twin art, hip kid art (skateboarder/BMX bike type art for T's) and humor-related themes.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with color copies, brochure, photocopies,
photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE if
requested by artist. Portfolio should include slides, color tearsheets, transparencies and color copies. Some
times requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $300-
1,000 of in royalties per piece of printed art. Negotiates rights purchased. Considers buying second rights
(reprint rights) to previously published work.
Tips: "We're looking for fresh ideas and solutions for art featuring animals, zoos, science, humor and
education. We need work that is marketable for specific tourist areas — state parks, beaches, islands; also for
women's markets. Be flexible in financial/working arrangements, Most work is on a commission or flat buy
out We work on a tight budget until product is sold. Art- wise, the more professional the better."
^IMAGINE THAT CREATIVE SERVICES, 704 Brookhaven Circle W.s Memphis TN 38117-4504.
(901 '1684-1714. Fax: (901 )684-I714. E-mail: ifflagnethat@aol.com. Partner: Scott Stallup. Estab. 1994. Num
ber of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing: 30,000. Design firm. Specializes in print advertising, web
presence, presentations, photography, strategic marketing. Current clients include University of Tennessee-
Memphis, University of Memphis, VNA, Inc., Yalorusha General Hospital, MPG, Inc., Formus, Inc. Client
list available upon request. Professional affiliations: NFIB.
Meeds: Approached by 5 illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in Macintosh FreeHand. Uses freelancers mainly for print media, market
ing, video. Also for aiibmshing, animation, model making, multimedia projects, TV/film graphics. 30% of
work is with prim ads. !00% of design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker 5, MacroMedia FreeHand 5.5,
Adobe Photoshop 3.01, QuarkXPress 33, any authoring package. 100% of illustration demands skills in
Aldus PageMaker 5, Aldus FreeHand 5.5, Adobe Photoshop 3.01, QuarkXPress 33.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs, resume, SASE and tearsheets. Send follow-
up every yea-. Accepts disk sibmissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio
review of art, photographs* slicks, tearsheets if interested. Pays by the hour, $20-30 for design; $20-45
for Buys reprint rights. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: **Bc willing to late and adapt to criticism; have a devoted attitude to the project and be able to produce
Texas
STEVEN SESSIONS INC., 5177 Richmond, Suite 500, Houston TX 77056. (713)850-8450. Fax:
(713}850-9324. Contact: Steven Sessions. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 8. Approximate annual billing:
$2.5 million. Specializes in annual reports; brand and corporate identity; fashion, package and publication
design. Clients; corporations and ad agencies, Current clients include Compaq Computer, Kellogg Foods,
Foods, Texas Instruments, Schlumberger, Johnson & Higgins. Client list available upon request. Profes-
affiliations: AIGA, Art Directors Club, American Ad Federation.
Needte Approached by 75 frcelancer^year. Works with 10 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Uses freelancers
for troclitTO, aiid ad design and illustration; poster illustration; lettering; and logos. 50% of freelance
woit knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand. Needs
technical and medical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, slides and SASE. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 10 days. To show portfolio, mail slides. Payment depends on project, ranging from
$UOOO*20,OOO^ilustratk)n. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Virginia
JOHNSON DESIGN GROUP, INC., 200 Ottle Falls St., Suite 410, Falls Church VA 22046-4302.
(703)533-0550. Art Director: Leonard A. Johnson. Specializes in publications. Clients: corporations, associa
tions and PR firms.
Needs: Approached by 15 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure and book illustration, mechanicals, retouching and lettering.
Especially needs editorial line illustration and a realistic handing of human figure in real-life situations.
90% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus- FreeHand or Adobe ffiustrator.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure/flyer and nonreturaable samples (photocopies
OK) to be kept on file. Pays for design by the hour, $10-15. Pays for illustration by the project.
Tips: The most common mistakes freelancers make in presenting samples or portfolios are "poor quality or
non-relevant subject matter." Artists should "have a printed 'leave behind' sheet or photocopied samples
that can be left in the art director's files."
Washington
AUGUSTUS BARNETT ADVERTISING/DESIGN, 632 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma WA 98402.
(206)627-8508. Fax: (206)593-2116. E-mail: abamettl@aol.corn. President: Charlie Barnett Estab. 1981.
Number of employees: 4. Approximate annual billing: $1.2 million. Specializes in food, beverages, mass
merchandise, retail products, corporate identity, package design, business-to-business advertising and market
ing. Clients: corporations, manufacturers. Current clients include Tree Top, Inc., IP. Callison & Sons, Colum
bia Crest Winery, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Martinac Shipbuilding, Pope & Talbot, QFC Stores.
Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: AAF and AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 4-6 freelance illustrators and 6-8 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in food/retail and Mac usage. Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators
for product, theme and food illustration. Uses designers mainly for concept refinement. Also uses freelancers
for illustration, multimedia projects and lettering. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
FreeHand 5,5 and Adobe Photoshop. Send query letter with samples, resume and photocopies. Samples are
filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolios may be dropped off if pre-arranged and should include b&w
and color printer samples. Pays for design by the hour, $20-55. Pays for illustration by the hour, $20-75.
Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Freelancers must understand design is a business, deadlines and budgets. Freelancers need to go
above and beyond the norm to get noticed."
BELYEA DESIGN ALLIANCE, 1809 Seventh Ave., Suite 1007, Seattle WA 98101. (206)682-4895. Fax:
(206)623-8912. Estab. 1980. Specializes in annual reports; brand and corporate identity; marketing materials;
in-store P-O-P; direct mail, package and publication design. Clients: corporate, manufacturers, retail. Current
clients include Weyerhaeuser and Princess Tours. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 3-5 designers/year.
Prefers local design freelancers only. Works on assignment only. Uses illustrators for "any type of project."
Uses designers mainly for overflow. Also uses freelancers for brochure, catalog, poster and ad illustration;
and lettering. 100% of design and 70% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand
or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and resume. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $25-40. Pays for illustration by the
project, $125-1,000. Rights purchased vary according to project Finds artists tlirough submissions by mail
and referral by other professionals.
Tips: "Designers must be computer-skilled. Illustrators must develop some styles that make them unique in
the marketplace."
THORNALL ANDERSON DESIGN WORKS, INC, 1008 Western Ave., Suite 600, Seattle WA 98104.
(206)467-5800. Fax: (206)467-6411. Receptionist: Dacon Lister. Estab. 1982. Number of employees: 31.
Design firm. Specializes in full range— from identity systems, packaging, collateral, signage, exhibits, envi
ronmental graphics annual reports. Product specialties are large corporations to smaller businesses. Current
clients include Starbucks Coffee Company, Frank Russell Company, Smith Sport Optics, Novell, Inc. Profes
sional affiliations: AIGA, Society for Typographic Arts, Seattle Design Association.
• This firm has received numerous awards and honors, including the International Mobius Awards,
London International Advertising Awards, Northwest and National ADDY Awards, Industrial Design
ers Society of America IDEA Awards, and two merit awards in HOWs 1996 International Design
competition.
Needs: Approached by 50 illustrators and 100 designers/year. Works with 25 illustrators and 10 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for computer production. Also for annual reports, lettering, mechanicals, re
touching, technical illustration, web page design. 90% of design and 20% of illustration demand skills in
Aldus FreeHand 5.0, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress 33.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies and resume". Illustrators send query
letter with brochure and follow-up postcard. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress, Aldus
FreeHand or Adobe Photoshop, "but the best is something that is platform/software independent (i.e., Direc
tor)." Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off. Pays for design by
the hour. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds designers
through word of mouth and submissions; illustrators through sourcebooks, reps and submissions.
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±SAM PAYNE & ASSOCIATES, 147! Elliott Ave. W, Suite A, Seattle WA 98119. (206)285-2009. Fax:
f>06)285-^948 Owner" Sam Payne. Estab. 1979. Specializes in brand and corporate identity; direct mail,
package and publication design; and signage. Clients: food companies, corporations, small to medium-sized
businesses and packaging companies. Current clients include Shurgard Inc., Speciality Seafoods and Liberty
Orchards, Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 10-12 freelance artists/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators/year Prefers local
artists with experience in food. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance illustrators mainly for packaging
and miscellaneous publications. Also uses freelance artists for ad, brochure, editorial, food, catalog and P-
O-P illustration and retouching, airbrushing and lettering. Also for multimedia projects. 100% of design
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, color photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color slides, photographs and finished printed pieces. Pays for design and illustration
by the project, $50-5,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Considers buying second nghts (repnnt
rights) to previously published work,
TMA (Ted Mader Associates), 2562 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle WA 98 109. (206)270-9360. E-mail: tmaseattlet
aol com Website- http://www.tmseattle.com/-tma/. Creative Head: Ted Mader. Number of employees: 10.
Specializes in corporate and brand identity, displays, direct mail, fashion, packaging, publications, signage,
book covers, interactive media and CD-ROM. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelancer illustrators and 10-20 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for illustration, retouching, electronic media, production and lettering. 100% of freelance
work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume and samples. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Mac. Samples are filed. Write or call for an appointment to show portfolio.
Pays by the project. Considers skill and experience of freelancer and project budget when establishing
payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Wisconsin
HARE STRIGENZ, INC., 306 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee WI 53202. (414)272-0072. Fax: (414)291-
7990. Owner/Creative Director: Paula Hare. Estab. 1986. Number of employees: 9. Specializes in packaging,
annual reports, collateral, corporate communications. Clients: manufacturers, retail, agricultural, electronics
industries. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 12-18 freelancers/year. Works with 10-12 freelance illustrators and 12-15 designers/
year. Prefers local illustrators but uses national designers. 100# of freelance work demands knowledge of
Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday. Artist should follow-up with
letter after initial query. Portfolio should include thumbnails. Buys all rights.
pMAGINASIUM DESIGN STUDIO, 1967 Allouez Ave, Green Bay WI 54311-6233. (414)468-5262.
Fax: (414)468-1888. E-mail: imagine@netnet.net. Creative Director: Joe Bergner. Estab. 1991. Number of
employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $400,000. Design firm. Spcializes in corporate identity, collateral.
Product specialties are industrial, business to business. Current clients include Georgia Pacific, Schneider
National. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliation: Green Bay Advertising Federation.
Needs: Approached by 10 illustrators and 15 designers/year. Works with 10 illustrators and 2 designers/
year. Prefers local designers. Uses freelancers mainly for overflow. Also for airbrushing, brochure illustration
and lettering. 5-10% of work is with print ads. 100% of design and 10-20% of illustration demand skills in
Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.3 and Adobe Illustrator 6.0.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photographs and tearsheets. Illustrators
send postcard sample of work with follow-up postcard every 6 months. Accepts Macintosh disk submissions
of above programs. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for portfolio review of color tearsheets,
thumbnails and transparencies if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $20-40. Pays for illustration by the
project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through submissions, word of mouth.
Canada
*2 DIMENSIONS INC., 88 Advance Rd., Etobicoke, Ontario M8Z 2T7 Canada. (416)234-0088. Fax:
(416)234-8599. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 14. Specializes in annual reports; brand and corporate
identity; direct mail, package and publication design. Clients: Fortune 500 corporations (IBM, etc.), major
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distributors and manufacturers (Letraset), most government ministries (Canadian), television (Fox TV, CBC).
Partial client list available (does not include confidential clients). Professional affiliations: GAG, GDAC
Heeds: Approached by 200 freelancers/year. Works with 35 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Looks
for unique and diverse signature styles. Designers must be local, but not illustrators. Works on assignment only
(illustrators mostly). Uses illustrators mainly for advertising, collateral. Uses designers mainly for special
projects and overflow work. Designers must work under creative director. Also uses freelancers for brochure
design and illustration; magazine design; catalog, P-O-P, poster and ad illustration; and charts/graphs. 100%
of freelance design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft
Word or Suitcase.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or tearsheets, resume, SASE. Samples are filed
or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Write for appointment to show
portfolio. "Don't send portfolio unless we phone. Send tearsheets that we can file." Pays for design by the
project, $300-10,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $300-8,000. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "We look for diverse styles of illustration for specific projects. Send tearsheets for our files. Our
creative director refers to these files and calls with assignment offer. We don't normally have time to view
portfolios except relative to a specific job. Strong defined styles are what we notice. The economy has
reduced some client budgets and increased demand for speculative work. Since we are emphatically opposed
to spec work, we do not work this way. Generalist artists who adapt to different styles are not in demand.
Unique illustrative styles are easier to sell."
Foreign
J*ELTON WARD DESIGN, 4 Grand Ave., Parramatta NSW 2124 Australia. 61-2-6356500. Fax: 61-2-
6353436. Design Director: Steve Coleman. Estab. 1941. Number of employees: 37. Approximate annual
billing: $5 million. Design firm. Specializes in packaging design. Product specialty is consumer products.
Current clients include Procter & Gamble, Lever Rexona, Mars, Kellogg's. Client list available upon request.
Professional affiliations: AGDA and AIGA
Needs: Approached by 6 illustrators and 24 designers/year. Works with 1-2 illustrators and 1-2 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in packaging. Uses freelancers mainly for design and artwork. Also
for model making. 5% of work is with print ads. 50% of design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop,
QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure. Illustrators send postcard sample and/or query letter
with brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio review required for designers.
Request portfolio review in original query. Portfolios should include photographs, roughs, tearsheets, trans
parencies. Pays by the hour, $30-80. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: Understand strategic branding.
Advertising, Audiovisual
& Public Relations Firms
If you are an illustrator who can work In a consistent style or a designer with excellent
computer skills, here's a great market Advertising Is the most lucrative market for
freelancers. You can make more money in advertising than in magazines, book publish
ing or greeting cards. We also list public relations and audiovisual firms in this section
because they have similar freelance needs.
The agencies listed in this section hire freelancers for all kinds of projects, from
lettering to airbrushing, model making, illustration, charts, production, storyboards and
a myriad of other services. Their needs are similar to design firms, so see the bolleted
list on 532 to determine how you fit in. You will most likely be paid by the hour
for work done on the firm's premises (inhouse), and by the project if you take the
assignment to your studio. Most checks are issued 40-60 days after completion
of Fees on the client's budget, but most agencies are willing to
negotiate, taking into consideration the experience of the freelancer, the lead time given,
and the complexity of the project. Be prepared to offer an estimate for your services
you take an assignment.
ad will ask you to provide a preliminary sketch, which, if approved
by the client can you a plum assignment. If you are asked to create something
"on spec/' you may not receive payment beyond an hourly fee for your time if the
falls through. So be sure to ask upfront about each agency's payment policy
you an assignment.
If you Ye to retain usage rights to >our work, you'll want to discuss this up
too. You can generally charge more if the client is requesting a buyout. If research
and are required, make sure you find out ahead of time who will cover these
expenses.
WHERE TO START
Your contact at ad agencies is the art director, creative director or art buyer.
The title is a development in the industry. (See Andrea Kaye's Insider
Report on 610 for more insight into this trend.) Some audiovisual and public
relations firms may not be large enough to have an ait director on staff so you could
be dealing with anyone from an account executive to a company's president. Look for
the contact in the listings to find out who to approach. The companies listed in
this section are accustomed to receiving samples from freelancers, but before you send
that first mailing, follow these tips to increase your odds of winning an assignment.
Contact local agencies first Although fax and modem have made it easier for
agencies to vtork with out-of-town illustrators, most prefer to work with local freelanc
ers for design projects.
Design an attractive self-promotional mailer. Consider your mailer as an assign
ment. Create a memorable piece that is a "keeper;1 Art directors and buyers say post
card-size mailers are easy to file or tack onto a bulletin board. Don't depend on one
mailing to place your name firmly in art directors' minds. Send out follow-up mailings
at least twice a year. Be sure to spell the contact person's iiame correctly. Keep a record
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of all your mailings. (For more tips on self-promotional mailings see What Should I
Submit? on page 4.)
Research each agency before you submit. Look at the listings in this section and
see what type of clients they have. Do they specialize in retail? Perhaps their client
base consists of financial institutions, restaurants or health care providers. Find agencies
whose focus is compatible with your interests and background.
Some freelancers prefer to approach larger agencies while others have better luck
with smaller firms. To help you find a good fit, there is information to the listings that
will help determine their size. Within the first paragraph we show the number of em
ployees on staff and the firm's annual billing. Whenever possible, we also list profes
sional affiliations of each agency. Readers tell us it is useful to know if an agency is a
member of the Graphic Artists Guild (GAG), the American Institute of Graphic Arts
(AIGA), or is a member of a local chapter of the Ait Directors Club or the Ad Club.
Read industry trade publications. If you are at all serious about freelancing for
ad agencies, it is absolutely imperative that you read at least a few issues of Advertising
Age and Adweek. These magazines will give you a feel for the industry. Current issues
can be found in most public libraries.
Become familiar with design annuals. Sometimes called creative service books or
sourcebooks, these thick reference books are used by art directors looking for fresh
styles. Exploring the sourcebooks will give you a realistic picture of the competition.
Though graphic artists and artists" reps pay thousands of dollars to place ads in the
commercial sourcebooks like Showcase, many of the annuals, like those published
yearly by the Society of Illustrators and the American Institute of Graphic Artists,
showcase the winners of annual competitions. A small entry fee and some innovative
designs or illustrations could put your work in front of thousands of art directors. A
list of competitions and their deadlines is published in HO W magazine's business annual
each fall. If you cannot find these books in your public library, a university library
should carry them.
If you are an illustrator, aim for consistency In style. "A freelancer should never
have more than two styles in one portfolio," advises Patti Harris, art buying manager
at Grey Advertising's New York office. "Otherwise it gets too confusing and the person
won't be remembered."
Freelance designers must be versatile. Agencies seek jacks-of-all-trades, experi
enced in design, typesetting and production work, who are adept at Mac-based pro
grams. You also should be able to meet tight deadlines.
Learn the lingo. An illustrator or designer is a "creative"; non-creative agency
staffers such as "AEs" (account executives) are known as "suits"; a brochure is just
one of many "collateral" pieces; your portfolio is your "book." If you don't already
know the meaning of "comp," "rough" and "on spec," check the glossary of this
book or pick up a copy of the magazines HO W, Communication Arts or Print and take
a crash course.
Get editorial assignments first It is easier to break into advertising if you can
show some tearsheets of previous editorial (magazine or newspaper) work.
Portfolios must be clean, logical and easy to read. Each piece should be accompa
nied by a brief description of the project: the time it took to produce, the budget con
straints and what your instructions were. If you schedule an appointment to show your
book, try to find out ahead of time what the art director likes to see. Some may be
interested in reviewing different steps of a project (from roughs, to comps, to final
product) while others are interested only in the finished piece. Some like to see a wide
variety of work, while others look for a portfolio that's been tailored to their specialties.
Network with your peers. In most cities there are local chapters of the Art Directors
Sid Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
Club, the American Insitute of Graphic Arts and the Graphic Artists Guild. Join one
of groups and an active member. (See Ric Crete's Insider Report page
on 679 for more information on AIGA and other professional organizations.)
Consider hiring a rep. The ad agency market Is highly competitive. Freelancers
with inside contacts often get first crack at Juicy assignments. An artists' rep \\ith
extensive knowledge of the industry1 and working relationships with art directors, could
help you In.
Don't put all your In one basket. Send mailings to design firms, book publish
ers, magazines, or greeting cards as well as to advertising and public relations agencies.
In the advertising field, the work more on the state of the economy and may
not always be steady, so have back up work in other areas.
PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS
If s sometimes difficult to distinguish between ad agencies and PR firms. Some ad
offer public relations as one Item on their menu of services, while other houses
only In PR.
The difference between advertising and public relations work is the mission:
it's a of hard sell versus soft sell Advertising urges the public to buy a company's
or service by influencing them through paid advertisements and direct market
ing. PR firms simply the public to fee! positively about their clients through
the and campaigns. Thus, PR firms a wide variety of tasks,
from development of corporate identity systems, to production of public service
planning community events and fundraisers. This can mean just
under the sun for a freelance designer or illustrator.
AUDIOVISUAL FIRMS
ad offer multimedia production services, but there is also a definite
in the for firms that specialize in this type of work. A house working
exclusively in audiovisual may produce instructional motion pictures, filmstrips, spe
cial effects, test commercials and corporate slide presentations for employee training
and
graphics and electronic design are gaining importance as audiovisual vehi
cles, and are a growing number of video houses being established as animation
Closely associated with this trend is television art. Many networks and
stations need out-of-house help in designing slide shows, news maps,
and "bumpers" that are squeezed between commercials.
Arizona
ARIZONA CINE EQUIPMENT, INC., 2125 E. 20* Su Tucson AZ 85719. |602l623-826S; Vice Presi
dent. Linda A, Bierk. Estab. 1%7. Member of employees: 1!. Approximate annual billing: $850,000, AV
firm Full- sen ice, multimedia firm. Specializes in video. Product specialty is industrial.
Needs: Approached by 5 Works with 5 illustrators and 5 freelance designers/year. Prefers
local jrtMs, U*es freelancers for for brochure and &lide Illustration, catalog
design and illustration, print ad design, storybodrtis, and retouching. 20% of work is with print
«dv AKo for fflyltimedia projects, 70*3- of design and 80*$ of demand knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms; Send query with resume, teantheets. transparencies,
photographs, slides and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Ait Director
will contact artist fur portfolio review if interested. Portfolio include color thumbnails, final art,
leaf-sheets, slides, photi>stais, photographs and transparencies. Pays for by the project, $100-5,000.
Pavs for Illustration b> the project, $25-5,01)0. Buys first rights or
AD, AV, PR Firms/California 58 1
CBI GRAPHICS & ADVERTISING, (formerly CB1 Advertising), 8160 E. Bathems, Suite 6, Scottsdale
AZ 85260. (602)948-0440. Fax: (602)443-3263. Contact: Gail Cross, Graphic Dept. Estab. 1987. Number of
employees: 5. Approximate annual billing: $600,000. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in
graphic design, computer graphics. Product specialty is high technology. Client list available upon request.
Professional affiliations: A1N.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelance artists/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/
year. Prefers local artists with experience in Macintosh computer graphics. Uses freelancers mainly for special
projects and overflow. Also uses freelancers for brochure and catalog design and illustration, lettering, logos,
model making, posters, retouching, signage and TV/film graphics. 50% of work is with print ads. 85% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator
and Painter.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed or
returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, roughs
and thumbnails. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
PAUL S. KARR PRODUCTIONS, 2925 W. Indian School Rd., Box 11711, Phoenix AZ 85017. Phone/
fax: (602)266-4198. Contact: Paul or Kelly Karr. Utah Division: 1024 N. 300 East, Box 1254, Orem UT
84057. Phone/fax: (801)226-3001. Contact: Michael Karr. Film and video producer. Clients: industry, busi
ness, education, TV, cable and feature films.
Needs: Occasionally works with freelance filmmakers in motion picture and video projects. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Advise of experience, abilities, and funding for project.
Tips: "If you know about motion pictures and video or are serious about breaking into the field, there are
three avenues: 1) have relatives in the business; 2) be at the right place at the right time; or 3) take upon
yourself the marketing of your idea, or develop a film or video idea for a sponsor who will finance the
project. Go to a film or video production company, such as ours, and tell them you have a client and the
money. They will be delighted to work with you on making the production. Work, and approve the various
phases as it is being made. Have your name listed as the producer on the credits. With the knowledge and
track record you have gained you will be able to present yourself and your abilities to others in the film and
video business and to sponsors."
MILES & ASSOCIATES ADVERTISING, 380 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Suite 239, Tucson AZ 85705.
(602)623-4944. Contact: Bill Miles. Estab. 1973. Number of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing:
$750,000. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in local TV advertising, outdoor. Product
specialty is automotive. Client list available upon request
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and 3 designers/year. Prefers
local freelancers only. Uses freelancers mainly for newspaper and outdoor design and layout, plus television
graphics. Also for signage. 20% of work is with print ads. Needs computer-literate freelancers for design
and production.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final
art and roughs. Pays for design by the project, $40-2,500. Pays for illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
California
$ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES, 80 Gilman Ave. #2-D, Campbell CA 95008-3024. (408)370-5390. Fax:
(408)370-5392. E-mail: jaadams@ix.netcom.com. Principal: Jim Adams. Estab. 1992. Number of employees:
5. Integrated marketing communications agency. Specializes in ads, collateral, multimedia, World Wide Web.
Product specialty is high tech. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 25 designers/year. Works with 3 freelance designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly
for design. Also for animation, logos, multimedia projects, web page design. 25% of work is with print ads.
100% of freelance design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Adobe Illustrator
3.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Accepts disk submission compatible with PC
based graphic files. Samples are not filed and not returned. Will contact for portfolio review if interested.
Pays by project; negotiable. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through personal
network.
$THE ADVERTISING CONSORTIUM, 10536 Culver Blvd., Suite D, Culver City CA 90232. (3 10)287-
2222. Fax: (310)287-2227. Contact: Kim Miyade. Estab. 1985. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm.
Specializes in print, collateral, direct mail, outdoor, broadcast. Current clients include Bernini, Meridian
Communications, Royal-Pedic Mattress.
582 Artist* s & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Needs; Approached by 5 freelance ani»ts/month. Works I illustrator and 3 art directory month. Prefers
local artists cm!). Work* on alignment only, Uses freelance artists and art directors for everything <none or.
.staff i, including brochure, catalog and ad design and i]lustra:inn and mechanicals and logos. S0r> <jj
work is \vith print ads. Also tar multimedia projects. IfiOv of fredanee work demands Knowledge ul Aldus
PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus Free Hand, Adobe Illustrator ar.d Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with bnx:hiire, tear>heets, phottwopiex
photographs and my does not have to he returned. Samples are filed. Write for appointment to
show portfolio. "No calls, plea**." Portfolio should include original/final an, b&w and color photo
stats, teansheets, photographs, >l*de% and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $60-75. Pays for illustra
tion by the project, teed on budge! and scope,
JCREATIVE CONNECTIONS. 42? S. Pacific Coast Hwy,, Suite 205, Beach CA 911277.
f3!0tS43~44Bfk>f Fur, 1 5 111*5411-528 !, Cunningham. Estab. 1996. Num
ber of employees: 4, Approximate annual billing: New company. Temporary service specializing in erearhe
personnel. Specializes in collateral and uihertisjng. Pnxiuct specialty is consumer. Client list a\ailable upun
request. Professumal affiliations AM A, Ad Ciub-LA.
Weeds: Approached by 50 illusirutorVyear and 2(XJ de^gne^/year. Works with 5(1 freelance illustrators and
Ififl desig&erVyear. Prefers lueal freelancers, Also for airbrushing; animation; annual reports; billboards;
brochure, catalog anil web page design; brochure, catalog, humorous medical, technical illustration; lettering;
logos; mechanical; mixkl making; multimedia projects; posters; retouching; storyboards; T\7film graphics.
50*7 of wot is uith pnn! ads, 95rJ t if freelance design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aldus Free Hand,
Photohop, QuarLXpress, Adobe Illustrator. CorelDraw, 10£^ of freelance illustration demands skills
m Adobe Hiustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send c|iier> letter with and resuroe, Accepts disk submissions compat-
sWe Photoshop, QuarLXPress 3.3. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Portfolio review required.
To portfolio review of final art, roughs, tearsteets and thumbnails, follow up with tetter. Pays for
by ;he hoar, $15-50,, Pa}% for illustration by the hear, $311-60, Rights purchased vary according to
project, Firals artists classified ads, of
{DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, One Simms, 1st Floor, San CA 1415^56-0252. Art
Joyce Moeller. Esinb, !9S7. Number of employees: S, Approximate annual billing; S40CUMXL
Ad Specialwe** in design, package design, environniental graphics. Product
is conuurner. Csirrenl clients include B of A, Lucus Film Ltd., Broderburtd Software. Client list
affiliations: AAGD, PINC, AA0.
by 2(1 freelance illustrators and 60 designers/year. Works %ith 15 freelance illustrators
aid 20 designers/year. Prefers designers with experience in package design. Uses freelancers mainly
for art Also for design and illustration, mechanicals, multimedia projects.
web 25<r of work is with ads, 809 of design and 85^ of illustration demand
in Aldus FrecHand, Adobe Photoshop. QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, PageMill.
First Contact A Terms; Designer* send query letter with photocopies, resume, color copies. Illustrators
*esd postcard and/or query with photocopies and color copies. After introductory mailing send
l'it!2<r*-up postcard •ample v Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS files. Samples are filed or returned. Reports
hack IB 1 sht>u3d call. Portfolio review if in artist's work. Portfolio^ of final
an and transparencies m**} 1% off every Monday. Pay*; for design by the hour, $30-60. Pays for
h> the hour, $4f kKfl Buy* first rights. purchased vary according to project. Finds artists
creative sourcebooks.
Tf»: "Listen and execute well/'
0IMON CtEATIYi COMMUNICATION SERVICES. 3515 W, Ave., CA 91505,
i Js!8sK45-3748, Fax: * 81 8)954-891 6. E-mail: Creative Director: Sonia Batalian. Num-
her of emplojees: 12, billing: S2 Ad tfeneypfintiiig firm. Serves clients in
iT3dustry, flrsjjwe. computers, electronics, care and
Works with 5 illustrators aid 2 designers/year. 95cr of wark knowledge
j'l Aliiu^ PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHaad, and Photoshop. Needs free-
Officers experienced in mollimedu; editonal md technical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send letter finished art samples, photocopies and SASE.
Prm : Jf hn^hure, ilwr, buhine?»s card, ICSUIDS and to be kepi on file for assignments. Accepts
HOW TO USE your Artists & Graphic offers suggestions for
understanding and using the In listings. this and articles
IB the of this book for Important business tips.
AD, AY, PR Firms/California 583
disk submissions. Send EPS, TIFF or PICT files. Portfolio should include comps. Pays for design by the
hour, $20-50. Pays for illustration by the project. $75 minimum.
Tips: "We have cut staff so we rely more on freelancers to fill in the gaps when work load requires it."
$ESSANEE UNLIMITED, INC, 710 Pier Ave., Santo Monica CA 90405. (3101396-0192. Fax: 610)392-
4673. Art Director: Sharon Rubin. Estab. 1982. Integrated marketing communications agency/design firm.
Specializes in magazine and trade ads, packaging and promotion. Product specialties are media, film, TV,
CD-ROM, consumer product. Current clients include NewLine Pictures, M&M Mars.
Needs: Works with 3-5 freelance illustrators and 3-5 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers with experience
in graphic design. Also for brochure and web page design, mechanicals, multimedia projects. 2Q9e of work
is^ with print ads. 100% of design and some illustration demand skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, photographs, resume, SASE and slides.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio review only if interested in artist's work. Artist should follow-
up with call. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions.
EVANS & PARTNERS INC., 55 E. G St., Encinitas CA 92024-3615. 1619)944-9400. Fax: (6191944-
9422. President/Creative Director: David Evans. Estab. 1988. Number of employees: 7. Approximate annual
billing: $1.5 million. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in marketing communications
from strategies and planning through implementation in any media. Product specialties are marketing and
graphics design for high-tech, high-tech medical, manufacturing. Current clients include Procare, Novus
Technologies, Orincon, Verticle Market Software, various credit unions.
• Very interested in CD-ROM combination photography illustration — typographic work.
Needs: Approached by 24-36 freelancers/year. Works wiih"5-7 freelance illustrators and 4-6 designers/year.
Works only with artist reps/illustrators. Prefers local freelancers with experience in listening, concepts, print
and collateral. Uses freelancers mainly for comps, design and production (brochure and print ad design and
illustration, storyboards, mechanicals, retouching, billboards, posters, TV/film graphics, lettering and logos).
Needs editorial, technical and medical illustration. 40% of work is with print ads. 90% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress or CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume and photographs. 4kSend
samples that have an appreciation for dynamic design but are still reader friendly." Samples are filed. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include roughs, photostats, tearsheets, transparencies and actual produced pieces. Very rarely may
request work on spec. Pays for design by the project, $100-24,000. Pays for illustration by the project,
$100-18,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines,
submissions, sourcebooks and agents.
JTHE HITCHINS COMPANY, 22756 Hartland St., Canoga Park CA 91307. (818)715-0150. E-mail:
whitchins@aol.com. President: W.E. Hitchins. Estab. 1985. Advertising agency. Full-service, multimedia
firm.
Needs: Works with 1-2 illustrators and 3-4 designers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance artists
for brochure and print ad design and illustration, storyboards, mechanicals, retouching, TV/film graphics,
lettering and logo. Needs editorial and technical illustration and animation. 60% of work is with print ads. 90$-
of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or
Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Samples are filed if interested and are not returned. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should include tearsheets.
Pays for design and illustration by the project, according to project and client. Rights purchased vary according
to project.
LINEAR CYCLE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. Box 2608, San Fernando CA 91393-0608. Producer: Rich
Brown. Production Manager: R. Borowy. Estab. 1980. Number of employees: 30. Approximate annual billing:
$200,000. AV firm. Specializes in audiovisual sales and marketing programs and also in teleproduction for
CATV. Current clients include Katz, Inc. and McDave and Associates.
Needs: Works with 7-10 freelance illustrators and 7-10 designers/year, Prefers freelancers with experience
in teleproductions (broadcast/CATV/non-broadcast). Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for story-
boards, animation, TV/film graphics, editorial illustration, lettering and logos. 10% of work is with print ads.
25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop or Tobis IV.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, photographs, slides, transparencies,
video demo reel and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail audio/videotapes, photographs and slides; include
color and b&w samples. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $100 minimum. Considers skill and
experience of artist, how work will be used and rights purchased when establishing payment. Negotiates
rights purchased. Finds artists through reviewing portfolios and published material.
584 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
Tips: lkWe see a lot of sloppy work and samples, portfolios in fields not requested or wanted, poor photos,
photocopies, graphics, etc. Make sure your materials are presentable."
fMEDIA ENTERPRISES. 1644 S. Clementine St., Anaheim CA 92802. (714)778-5336. Fax: (714)778-
6367. E-mail: mei@imagine-net.com. Website: http://www.communicom.com. Creative Director: JohnLem-
ieux Rose. Estab. 1982. Number of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing: $1.5 million. Integrated
marketing communications agency. Specializes in interactive multimedia, CD-ROMs, Internet, magazine
publishing. Product specialty high tech. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: Orange
County Multimedia Users Group (OCMUG), Software Council of Southern California.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 8-10 freelance illustrators
and 3 designers/year. Also for animation, humorous illustration, lettering, logos, mechanicals, multimedia
projects. 30% of work is with print ads. 1009£ of freelance work demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Adobe
Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies, photographs or URL.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac or PC. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review
of color photographs, slides, tearsheets, transparencies and/or disk. Pays by project; negotiated. Buys all
rights.
NEW & UNIQUE VIDEOS, 2336 Sumac Dr., San Diego CA 92105. (619)282-6126. Fax: (619)283-8264.
Estab. 1982. Number of employees: 3. AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in special interest
video titles — documentaries, how-to's etc. Current clients include Coleman Company, Caribou, DuPont,
Canari Cyclewear, Giant Bicycles, Motiv Bicycles. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 5-10 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in computer animation. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for video box
covers, video animation. Also for catalog and print ad design, animation, posters and TV/film graphics. 10%
of work is with print ads. 50% of freelance work demands compatability with Macintosh.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and SASE. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE. Reports back in 1 month only if interested. Artist should follow up. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, photographs and tearsheets. Pays for
design and illustration by the project (negotiated). Buys one-time rights.
ON-Q PRODUCTIONS, INC., 618 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara CA 93103. President: Vincent Quara-
nta. AV firm. uWe are producers of multi-projector slide presentations. We produce computer-generated
slides for business presentations and interactive presentations on CD-ROM/' Clients: banks, ad agencies,
R&D firms and hospitals.
Needs: Works with 10 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for slide presentations. Also for editorial
and medical illustration, retouching, animation and lettering. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand or Aldus Persuasion.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or resume. Reports back only if interested. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of original/final art and slides. Pays for design and illustration by the hour,
$25 minimum; or by the project, $100 minimum.
Tips: "Artist must be experienced in computer graphics and on the board. The most common mistakes
freelancers make are poor presentation of a portfolio (small pieces fall out, scratches on cover acetate) and
they do not know how to price out a job. Know the rates you're going to charge and how quickly you can
deliver a job. Client budgets are tight."
PALKO ADVERTISING, INC., 2075 Palos Verdes Dr. R, Suite 207, Lomita CA 90717. (310)530-6800.
E-mail: palkoadv@beachnet.com. Art Director: Chuck Waldman. Number of employees: 6. Ad agency.
Specializes in business-to-business, retail and high-tech. Professional affiliation: ADLA, AMA.
• Palko's illustration needs vary widely from fashion to high tech to architectural.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 0-1 freelance illustrator and 1-2 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration, computer art production, copywriting and
photography. 100% of design and 75% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator
and Adobe Photoshop. Produces ads, brochures and collateral material.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume, "where you saw
our address" and samples or photocopies to be kept on file. Accepts tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
printed material or slides as samples. Samples not filed returned only if requested. President will contact
artists for portfolio review if interested. Artist should follow-up with letter after initial query. Sometimes
requests \\ork on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the project. Pays for illustration by the
project, $50-1,500. Pays for production $15-20/hour or by the project. Negotiates righto purchased. Finds
artists through sourcebooks.
Tips: "Send us something memorable that is indicative of your capabilities. Include one or two business
cards and a word about what you do. The advertising field continues to be tough, but positive— no end in
sight for higher level of service for least amount of money."
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JEDGAR S. SPIZEL ADVERTISING INC., 2610 Torrey Pines Rd. C-31, La Jolla CA 92037. (415)474-
5735. President: Edgar S. Spizel. AV producer. Clients: ""Consumer-oriented from department stores to
symphony orchestras, supermarkets, financial institutions, radio, TV stations, political organizations, hotels,
real estate firms, developers and mass transit, such as BART." Works a great deal with major sports stars
and TV personalities. Specializes in marketing to "over-50" age group,
Needs: Uses artists for posters, ad illustrations, brochures and mechanicals.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Provide material to be kept on file for future
assignments. No originals returned at job's completion.
$2 1ST CENTURY VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, 1292 N. Sacramento St., Orange CA 92667. Phone/fax:
(714)538-8427. Estab. 1986. AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in video productions. Cur
rent clients include IBM, Ronald Reagan, CHSOC, Electro-Plasma, Norms Restaurants, Cal Spas and Cryo
genic Systems.
Needs: Approached by 2 freelance artists/month. Works with 1 illustrator and 1 designer/year. Prefers local
artists with experience in video productions. Uses freelance artists mainly for animation, TV/film graphics
and logos. 10% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with video. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only
if interested. To show a portfolio, mail video. Pays for design by the project. Buys all rights.
^VIRTUAL VINEYARDS, 3803 E. Bayshore, Palo Alto CA 94303. (800)289-1275. CEO: Harry Max.
Estab. 1994. Number of employees: 14. Direct market. Specializes in websites. Product specialties are wine
and food.
Needs: Approached by 2-5 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators
and 2 designers/year. Prefers local, web savvy freelancers. Also for brochure, catalog and webpage design;
brochure and catalog illustration, logos, mechanicals. 2% of work is with print ads. 100% of freelance design
and 60-100% of illustration demand skills in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brohcure, photocopies, photographs and resume. Accepts
disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop 3.0 Mac PPC. Samples are not filed. Samples are
returned if requested. Follow-up with call and/or letter. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays
by the project. Rights purchsed vary according to project.
Tips: Establish your own website.
VISUAL AID/VISAID MARKETING, Box 4502, Inglewood CA 90309. (310)399-0696. Manager: Lee
Clapp. Estab. 1961. Number of employees: 3. Distributor of promotion aids, marketing consultant service,
'Involved in all phases." Specializes in manufacturers, distributors, publishers and graphics firms (printing
and promotion) in 23 SIC code areas.
Needs: Approached by 25-50 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 6-12 designers/
year. Uses freelancers for advertising, brochure and catalog design, illustration and layout; product design;
illustration on product; P-O-P display; display fixture design; and posters. Buys some cartoons and humorous
cartoon-style illustrations. Additional media: fiber optics, display/signage, design/fabrication.
First Contact & Terms: Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure,
photostats, duplicate photographs, photocopies and tearsheets to be kept on file. Reports back if interested
and has assignment. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays for design by the hour, $5-75. Pays for
illustration by the project, $100-500. Considers skill and experience of artist and turnaround time when
establishing payment.
Tips: "Do not say *I can do anything.' We want to know the best media you work in (pen & ink, line
drawing, illustration, layout, etc.)."
DANA WHITE PRODUCTIONS, INC., 2623 29th St., Santa Monica CA 90405. (310)450-9101.
Owner/Producer: Dana C. White. AV firm. tkWe are a full-service audiovisual production company, providing
multi-image and slide-tape, video and audio presentations for training, marketing, awards, historical and
public relations uses. We have complete inhouse production resources, including slidemaking, soundtrack
production, photography, and AV multi-image programming. We serve major industries, such as GTE, Occi
dental Petroleum; medical, such as Whittier Hospital, Florida Hospital; schools, such as University of South
ern California, Pepperdine University, Clairbourne School; publishers, such as McGraw-Hill West Publish
ing; and public service efforts, including fundraising."
Needs: Works with 4-6 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers local to greater Los Angeles, ""with timely
turnaround, ability to keep elements in accurate registration, neatness, design quality, imagination and price."
Uses freelancers for design, illustration, retouching, characterization/animation, lettering and charts. 50% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure or tearsheets, photostats, photocopies, slides and
photographs. Samples are filed or are returned only if requested. Reports back within 2 weeks only if
interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays by the project. Payment negotiable by job.
Tips: "These are tough times. Be flexible. Negotiate. Deliver quality work on time!"
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Los Angeles
ANCHOR DIRECT MARKETING, 7926 Cowan Ave , Suite 100, Los Angeles CA 90045 (310)216-
7855. Fax: (3 10)337-0542. President' Robert Singer Estab 1986. Ad agency. Specializes in direct marketing
Needs: Prefers local freelancers with experience in direct response and illustration Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers mainly for layout. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker,
Adobe Illustrator, Aldus FreeHand or QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Call for appointment to show portfolio of direct response work Sometimes
requests work on spec before assigning job Pays for design and illustration by the project.
BRAMSON( + ASSOC), 7400 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90036 (213)938-3595 Fax (213)938-
0852. Art Directors. Alex or Gene. Estab. 1970 Number of employees. 12. Approximate annual billing,
more than $2 million. Advertising agency Specializes in magazine ads, collateral, ID, signage, graphic
design, imaging, campaigns. Product specialties are healthcare, consumer, business to business. Current
clients include Johnson & Johnson, Chiron Vision, Lawry's, IOLAB Corp and Surgm, Inc.
Needs: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year
Prefers local freelancers Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure and print ad design;
brochure, technical, medical and print ad illustration; storyboards, mechanicals; retouching, lettering; logos
30% of work is with print ads 50% of freelance work "prefers" knowledge of Aldus Pagemaker, Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus Freehand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume, photographs, tearsheets,
SASE. Samples are filed Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include roughs, color tearsheets Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job Pays for design by
the hour, $15-25 Pays for illustration by the project, $250-2,000. Buys all rights or negotiates rights pur
chased. Finds artists through sourcebooks.
JGORDON GELFOND ASSOCIATES, INC., 1 1500 Olympic Blvd , Los Angeles CA 90064 (3 10)478-
3600. Fax (310)477-4825. Art Director: Barry Brenner. Estab. 1967. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia
firm. Specializes in print campaigns. Product specialties are financial, general, consumer. Current clients
include Long Beach Bank, Century Bank and Deluxe Color Labs.
Needs: Works only with artists reps Uses freelancers for print ad illustration, mechanicals, retouching and
lettering. 95% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photostats Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Pays for illustration by the project, $200 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
RHYTHMS PRODUCTIONS, P.O. Box 34485, Los Angeles CA 90034. President- Ruth White. Estab.
1955. AV firm. Specializes in CD-ROM and music production/publication. Product specialty is educational
materials for children.
Needs: Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers local artists with experience in
cartoon animation and graphic design Works on assignment only Uses freelancers artists mainly for cassette
covers, books, character design. Also for catalog design, multimedia, animation and album covers. 2% of
work is with print ads 75% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop or Macromind Director
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and SASE (if you want material returned)
Samples are returned by SASE if requested Reports back within 2 months only if interested. Art Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all
rights. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
San Francisco
THE AD AGENCY, RO Box 470572, San Francisco CA 94147. (415)928-2264. Creative Director Mi
chael Garden Estab 1972. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in print, collateral, magazine
ads Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 120 freelancers/year. Works with 120 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Uses
freelancers mainly for collateral, magazine ads, print ads. Also for brochure, catalog and print ad design and
illustration, mechanicals; billboards; posters, TV/film graphics, multimedia; lettering; and logos. 60% of
freelance work is with print ads. 50% of freelance design and 25% of illustration demand computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE. Reports back in 1 month Portfolio should include color final art, photostats and photo
graphs. Buys first rights or negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals and
submissions.
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Tips: "We are an eclectic agency with a variety of artistic needs."
COMMUNICATIONS WEST, 1426 18th St, San Francisco CA 94107. (415)863-7220. Fax: (415)621-
2907. Contact: Creative Director. Estab. 1983. Number of employees: 9. Approximate annual billing: $4
million. Ad agency/PR firm. Product specialties are transportation and consumer. Specializes in magazine
ads and collateral. Current clients include Blue Star Line, Sector Watches, Dionexf Attachmate, Finnigan
MAT.
Needs; Approached by 48 freelancers/year. Works with 2-4 freelance illustrators and 6-8 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers with experience. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for brochure
and print ad design and illustration, slide illustration, mechanicals, retouching, posters, lettering and logos.
50% of work is with print ads. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress
and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies and tearsheets. Samples
are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of color tearsheets
and finished art samples. Pays for design by the project, $250-5,000. Pays for illustration by the project,
$500-2,500. Buys all rights.
JMED1A SERVICES CORP., 10 Aladdin Terrace. San Francisco CA 94133. (415)928-3033. Fax:
(415)441-1859. President: Gloria Peterson. Estab. 1974. Ad agency. Specializes in publishing and package
design. Product specialties are publishing and consumer. Current clients include San Francisco Earthquake
Map and Guide, First Aid for the Urban Cat, First Aid for the Urban Dog.
Needs: Approached by 3 freelance artists/month. Works with 1-2 illustrators and 2 designers/month. Prefers
artists with experience in package design with CAD. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for
support with mechanicals, retouching and lettering. 5% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume. Illustrators send postcard sample.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if
interested. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets or 5 X 7 transparencies. Payment for design and illustration
varies. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: Wants to see "computer literacy and ownership."
PURDOM PUBLIC RELATIONS, 395 Oyster Point, S. San Francisco, CA 94080. (415)588-5700. Fax:
(415)588-1643. E-mail: purdompr@netcom.com. President: Paul Purdorn. Estab. 1962. Number of employ
ees: 18. Approximate annual billing: $2 million. PR firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in high-
tech and business-to-business. Current clients include Sun Microsystems and Varian Associates. Professional
affiliation: PRSA.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance designers/year. Works on assignment
only. Prefers local freelancers for work on brochure and catalog design; slide, editorial and technical illustra
tion; mechanicals; and TV/fikn graphics. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker,
Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are not filed and are returned. Call for appointment to show portfolio,
of completed projects. Pays for design by the project. Buys all rights.
Colorado
CINE DESIGN FILMS, Box 6495, Denver CO 80206. (303)777-4222. Producer/Directon Jon Husband.
AV firm. Clients: automotive companies, banks, restaurants, etc.
Needs: Works with 3-7 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for layout, titles,
animation and still photography. Clear concept ideas that relate to the client in question are important.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter to be kept on file. Reports only if interested. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio. Pays by the project. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and rights
purchased when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Connecticut
JCOPLEY HEDIAWORKS, 3006 Fairfield, Bridgeport CT 06605. (203)333-6633. Fax: (203)333-8844.
Office Manager: Pam Brown. Estab. 1987. Number of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $2,600,000.
Integrated marketing communications agency. Specializes in television, business-to-business print. Product
specialties are sports, publishing.
Needs; Approached by 12 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators
and 2 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for brochures and ads. Also for brochure illustration, catalog
design, lettering, logos, mechanicals, storyboards, TV/film graphics. 25% of work is with print ads. 100%
588 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
of freelance design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
50% of freelance illustration demands skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Accepts disk submissions compatible
with QuarkXPress. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays by project. Buys
all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines, submissions.
Tips; "Bring overall business sense plus sense of humor. Must be punctual, trustworthy."
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ARTS, INC., 149 Dudley Rd., P.O. Box 250, Wilton CT 06897-
0250. (203)761-8787. E-mail: info@e-taleoet.com. President; David Jacobson. Estab. 1965. Number of em
ployees: 4. AV firm. Produces films, videotapes and interactive videodiscs on science, medicine and technol
ogy. Specialize in Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and electronics. Current clients include ICI Pharraa,
AT&T, Burroughs Wellcome and SrnithKline Beecham.
• This president predicts the audiovisual field will continue to see growth of CD-ROM projects and
the need for more art. Currently, CD-ROM projects are the bulk of this company's work.
Needs: Approached by 8 freelancers/year, Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 4 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in science and medicine. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for
animation and computer graphics. Also for editorial, technical and medical illustration, brochure design,
story-boards, slide illustration, mechanicals and TV/film graphics. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge
of computer graphics packages.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE onlv if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio review
not required. Pays for design by the project or by the day, $200 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project,
$150 minimum. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and skill and experience of artist when
establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Show good work and have good references."
INFOVIEW CORPORATION, INC, 124 Farmingdale Rd., Wethersfield CT 06109. Phone/fax:
(2031721-0270. General Manager: Larry Bell Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 3. Advertising specialties
firm. Specializes in personalized products for organization identity — logos on jackets, sweatshirts, leather
goods and canvas bags.
Heeds: Works with 4-5 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers in developing coporate, club and organi
zational logos, 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe, any version.
First Contact & Terms; Send fax with sample logos for evaluation. Will contact artist for additional
of work. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Adobe Illustrator (EPS) or PageMaker
W5ndows/PM5 ). Pays for design by the project. Finds artists through word of mouth, agents submissions.
Tips: "Show us creative range of work from 'Mustang' car clubs to service organizations logo designs.11
{LISTENING LIBRARY, INC., I Park Ave., Old Greenwich CT 06870-1727, (203)637-3616. Fax:
1203)698-1998. Art Director: Deaona Thomas. Produces books on tape for children and adults. Product
specialties include catalogs and cassette covers.
Needs: Periodically requires illustrators for covers of 3 catalogs/year. Uses artists for catalog and advertising
design and layout, advertising and editorial illustration and direct mail packages. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Prefers local Fairfield County, New York City and Westchester County artists
only. Works on assignment only. Send re'sume and nonreturnable samples to be kept on file for possible
assignments. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. "Payment is determined by
the size of the job and skill and experience of artist." Buys all rights.
REALLY GOOD COPY CO., 92 Moseley Terrace, Glastonbwy CT 06033. (203)659-9487. Fax: (203)633-
3238. E-mail: copyqueen@aol.com. President: Donna Donovan. Estab. 1982. Number of employees: 2. Ad
agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in direct mail and catalogs. Product specialties are medical/
health care, consumer products and services. Current clients include Tobacco Shed Antiques, The Globe-
Peqaoi Press, Fanfare Enterprises/The Music Stand, Mothers-ear, Adapt Ability, Worldwide Games and S A-
SO Company. Professional affiliations: Connecticut Art Directors Association, Direct Marketing Association
of Connecticut.
Needs; Approached by 40-50 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 6-8 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers whenever possible. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for all projects.
"There are no on-staff artists." 50*r of work is with print ads. 100% of design and 50% of illustration
demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume. Illustrators send postcard samples.
Accepts disk submissions. Seed EPS files only. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE only if requested.
Reports back to the artist onh if interested. Portfolio review not required but portfolio should include roughs
and original/final art. Pays for design by the hour, $25-80. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-750.
Tipsr^I continue to depend upon word of mouth from other satisfied agencies and local talent I'm fortunate
to be in an area that's overflowing with good people. Send two or three good samples— not a bundle."
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JULTITECH, INC., Foot of Broad St., Stratford CT 06497. (203)375-7300. Fax: (203)375-6699. E-mail:
comcowic@meds.com. Website: http://www.meds.com. President: W.J. Comcowich. Estab. 1993. Number
of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $1 million. Integrated marketing communications agency.
Specializes in interactive multimedia, software, online services. Product specialties are medicine, science,
technology. Current clients include Glaxo, Smithkline, Pharmacia. Professional affiliation: IMA.
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelance illustrators and 10-20 designers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance
illustrators and 6-10 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in Interactive media design and online
design. Uses freelancers mainly for interactive media — online design (WWW). Also for animation, brochure
and webpage design, medical illustration, multimedia projects, TV/film graphics. 10# of work is with print
ads. 100% of freelance design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, 3D
packages.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Illustrators send postcard sample and/or query
letter with photocopies, resume, tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions in PC formats. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. Request portfolio review in original query. Pays for design by the project
by the day. Pays for illustration by the project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of
mouth.
Tips: "Learn design principles for interactive media."
Delaware
JALOYSIUS BUTLER & CLARK (AB&C), (formerly AB&C Marketing Communications), One River-
walk Center, Wilmington DE 19801. (302)655-1552. Contact: Tom McGivney. Ad agency. Clients: health
care, banks, industry, restaurants, hotels, businesses, government offices.
Needs: Works with 12 or more illustrators and 3-4 designers/year. Uses artists for trade magazines, bill
boards, direct mail packages, brochures, newspapers, stationery, signage and posters. 959c of design and 15%
of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and photocopies. Illustrators send post
card samples. Samples are filed; except work that is returned only if requested. Reports only if interested.
Works on assignment only. Pays for design by the hour, $20-50. Pays for illustration by the hour; or by the
project, $250-1,000.
CUSTOM CRAFT STUDIO, 310 Edgewood St., Bridgevffle DE 19933. (302)337-3347. Fax: (302)337-
3444. AV producer. Vice President: Eleanor H. Bennett.
Needs: Works with 12 freelance illustrators and 12 designers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelanc
ers mainly for work on filmstrips, slide sets, trade magazines and newspapers. Also for print finishing, color
negative retouching and airbrush work. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, watercolor and calligraphy. 10% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Needs editorial and technical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides or photographs, brochure/flyer and tearsheets
to be kept on file. Samples returned by SASE. Reports back in 2 weeks. Originals not returned. Pays by the
project, $25 minimum.
GLYPHIX ADVERTISING, 105 Second St., Lewes DE 19958. (302)645-0706. Fax: (302)645-2726.
Creative Director: Richard Jundt. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing:
$200,000. Ad agency. Specializes in collateral and advertising. Current clients include Cytec Industries,
CasChem, Lansco Colors. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 10-20 freelancers/year. Works with 2-3 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year.
Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers mainly for "work I can't do." Also for brochure and catalog
design and illustration and logos. 20% of work is with print ads. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Delta Graph.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples. Reports back within 10 days if interested. Artist
should follow-up with call. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, photographs and roughs. Buys
all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth and submissions.
Florida
^CREATIVE EYE MARKETING RESOURCES, P.O. Box 610543, North Miami FL 33261. < 305)948-
6174. Fax: (305)940-9663. E-mail: icreate@creatlveeye.com. Website: http://www.creativeye.com/icreate/.
Owner: Giselle Aguiar. Estab. 1995. Number of employees: 2. Internet marketing. Specializes in websites.
Product specialties are any. Current clients include South Florida OnLine, Academy Travel, Be Our Guest
Vacation Homes. Client list available upon request (or see Website). Professions! affiliations: North Dade
Chamber of Commerce, N. Miami Chamber.
590 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
Needs: Approached by 30-40 freelance designers/year. Works with 3-4 freelance designers/year. Prefers
local designers with experience in web pages, HTML, Java, VRML. Uses freelancers mainly for creating
web pages. Also for animation, logos. 100% of design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop,
CorelDraw, HTML Editor.
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter on e-mail with URLS. Accepts electronic submissions by e-
mail only. Send HTM files. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio review not required.
Pays for design by the project, $25 minimum. Buys all rights. Finds artists through "posting on our website."
Tips; "To work with us, freelancers need to know HTML. VRML and Java extra."
GOLD & ASSOCIATES INC., 100 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082. (904)285-5669. Fax:
(904)285-1579. Creative Director/President; Keith Gold. Estab. 1988. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia
firm. Specializes in graphic design. Product specialties are publishing, health care, entertainment and fashion.
• IThe president of Gold & Associates believes agencies will offer more services than ever before, as
commissions are reduced by clients.
Needs: Approached by 120-140 freelancers/year. Works with 24-36 freelance illustrators and 24-36 design
ers/year. Works only with artist reps. WTorks on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure, catalog,
medical, editorial, technical, slide and print id illustration; storyboards; animatics; animation; mechanicals;
retouching, 50# of work is with print ads. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Contact through artist rep or send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets and
capabilities brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Request portfolio review
in original query. Art Director will contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Follow-up with letter
after initial query. Portfolio should include tearsheets. Pays for design by the hour, $35-125. "Maximum
number of hours is negotiated up front." Pays for illustration by the project, $200-7,500. Buys all rights.
Finds artists primarily through sourcebooks and reps.
STEVE POSTAL PRODUCTIONS, P.O. Box 428, Carraway St., Bostwick FL 32007-0428. (904)325-
5254, Director; Steve Postal Estab. 1958. Number of employees: 8. Approximate annual billing: $1 million.
AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in documentaries, feature films. Product specialty is
films and videos. Professional affiliations: Directors Guild of Canada, FMPTA.
Need's: Approached by 150 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Prefers artists with experience in advertising, animation, design for posters. Works on assignment only. Uses
freelancers mainly for films and film ads/VHS boxes. Also for brochure, catalog and print ad design and
illustration; animation; TV/film graphics; and lettering. 10% of work is with print ads. 10% of design and
I5^c of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, brochure, photocopies and SASE. Samples are
filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. "Artist should follow-up their mailing with at least two
telephone calls within two weeks of mailing." Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, tearsheets and
photographs. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through submissions.
ROBERTS & CLINE, 5405 Cypress Center Dr., Suite 250, Tampa FL 33609-1025. (813)281-0088. Fax:
(813)281-0271. Creative Director: Amy Phillips. Estab. 1986. Number of employees: 9. Ad agency, PR firm.
Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in integrated communications compaigns using multiple media
and promotion. Professional affiliations: AIGA, PRSA, AAF.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and designers/year. Prefers
artists with experience in conceptualization and production knowledge. Uses freelancers for billboards,
brochure design and illustration, lettering, logos, mechanicals, posters, retouching and signage. 60% of work
Is with print ads. 95% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 2.5, QuarkXPress 3.3
and Adobe Illustrator 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies, resume and SASE.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w and color final art, roughs and thumbnails. Pays for design by the hour, $20-85; by the project, $100
minimum; b> the day, $150-500. Pays for illustration by the project, "as appropriate." Rights purchased
van according to project. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks, seeing actual work done for others,
annuals i Communication Arts, Print, One Shaw* etc.).
Tips: Impressed by *4work that demonstrates knowledge of product, willingness to work within budget,
contributing to creative process, delivering on-time. Continuing development of digital technology hand-in-
hand with new breed of traditional illustrators sensitive to needs of computer production is good news."
JSANCHEZ & LEVITAN, INC., 3191 Coral Way, Suite 510, Miami FL 33145. Phone/fax: (305)442-
1586. Full-service, multimedia ad agency and PR firm. Specializes in TV, radio and magazine ads, etc.
Specializes in consumer service firms and Hispanic markets. Current clients include Florida Lottery, Bell
South Telecommunications, Metro-Dade, Marlboro Grand Prix, Coca-Cola, USA, The House of Seagram
and Benihana.
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Needs: Approached by 1 artist/month. Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
for storyboards, slide illustration, new business presentations and TV/film graphics and logos. 35% of work
is with print ads. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress and Adobe
Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are not filed and are returned
by S ASE only if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to
show portfolio.
Georgia
JGRANT/GARRETT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Box 53, Atlanta GA 30301. (404)755-2513. Presi
dent: Ruby Grant Garrett. Estab. 1979. Production and placement firm for print media. Specializes in recruit
ment advertising and graphics. Clients: banks, organizations, products-service consumer. Client list available
for SASE.
* Grant/Garrett Communications predicts there will be more small jobs in the future.
Needs: Assigns 24 jobs/year. Works with 2-3 illustrators and 2 designers/year. "Experienced, talented artists
only." Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for billboards, brochures, signage and posters. 100% of
work is with print ads. Needs editorial, technical and medical illustration. Especially needs "help-wanted
illustrations that don't look like clip art." 30% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume to be kept on file. Illustrators send
postcard samples and resume. Reports within 10 days. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolio should include roughs and tearsheets. "Do not send samples or copies of fine art or
paintings." Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the hour, $25-35; or by the
project, $75-3,500. Pays for illustration by the project, $35-2,500. Considers client's budget, skill and experi
ence of artist and turnaround time when establishing payment. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists
through submissions and sourcebooks.
Hawaii
rfMlLICI VALENTI NG PAC, (formerly Milici Valenti Gabriel DDE Needham Worldwide), Amfac Bldg.,
700 Bishop St., Honolulu HI 96813. (808)536-0881. Creative Director: Walter Wanger. Ad agency. Serves
clients in food, finance, utilities, entertainment, chemicals and personal care products. Clients include First
Hawaiian Bank, Aloha Airlines, Sheritan Hotels.
Needs: Works with 3-4 freelance illustrators/month. Artists must be familiar with advertising demands;
used to working long distance through the mail; and be familiar with Hawaii. Uses freelance artists mainly
for illustration, retouching and lettering for newspapers, multimedia kits, magazines, radio, TV and direct
mail.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure, flier and tearsheets to be kept on file for future assignments. Pays
$200-2,000.
Illinois
BRAGAW PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES, 800 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine EL 60067. (708)934-
5580. Fax: (708)934-5596. Principal: Richard S. Bragaw. Number of employees: 3. PR firm. Specializes in
newsletters and brochures. Clients: professional service firms, associations and industry. Current clients
include Arthur Andersen, KPT Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc. and Nykiel-Carlin and Co. Ltd.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers
local freelancers only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for direct mail packages, brochures,
signage, AV presentations and press releases. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus Page
Maker. Needs editorial and medical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure to be kept on file. Reports back only if interested.
Pays by the hour, $25-75 average. Considers complexity of project, skill and experience of artist and turn
around time when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "We do not spend much time with portfolios."
JOHN CROWE ADVERTISING AGENCY, INC, 2319V* N. 15th St., Springfield EL 62702-1226.
Phone/fax: (217)528-1076. President: Bryan I Crowe. Ad/art agency. Number of employees: 3. Approximate
annual billing: $250. Specializes in industries, manufacturers, retailers, banks, publishers, insurance firms,
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packaging firms, state agencies, aviation and law enforcement agencies. Product specialty is creative advertis
ing. Current clients include US West Direct, Fitness America.
Needs: Approached by 250-300 freelancers/year. Works with 10-15 freelance illustrators and 2-5 designers/
year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for color separation, animation, lettering, paste-up and
type specing for work with consumer magazines, stationery design, direct mail, slide sets, brochures/flyers,
trade magazines and newspapers. Especially needs layout, camera-ready art and photo retouching. Needs
technical illustration. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush, watercolor and marker. 75% of freelance design and 25%
of illustration demand computer skills.
First Contact £ Terms: "Send a letter to us with photocopies of your work regarding available work at
agency. Tell us about yourself. We will reply if work is needed and request additional samples of work."
Reports back in 2 weeks. Pays for design and illustration by the hour, $15-25. Originals not returned. No
payment for unused assigned illustrations.
Tips: "Current works are best. Show your strengths and do away with poor pieces that aren't your stonghold.
A portfolio should not be messy and cluttered. There has been a notable slowdown across the board in our
use of freelance artists."
JESROCK PARTNERS, 14550 S. 94th A-e. Orland Park EL 60462. (708)349-8400. Fax: (708)349-8471.
Advertising Group VP: Ciela Quitsch. Estab. 1978. Ad Agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes
in magazine ads, direct mail, catalogs, sales support materials. Product specialties are food, food service,
food processing. Current clients include Van Den Bergh Foods, Custom Foods, Sargento Foods Co.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance artists/month. Works with 3-5 illustrators and 3-5 designers/month.
Prefers local artists only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. Also for posters,
lettering and logos. 40% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies and resume. Samples are filed and
are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolio should
include thumbnails, roughs, b&w. Pays for design by the project. Pays for illustration by the project. Buys
all rights.
DAN GLAUBKE, INC., 189 Lowell, Glen Ellyn IL 60137. (708)953-2300. Fax: (708)953-2714. Estab.
1995. Number of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing: $500,000. Ad agency. Specializes in trade,
consumer, retail ads, sales brochures, newsletters, catalogs and AV presentations. Product specialties are
trade, consumer and retail. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 25-50 freelance artists/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year.
Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers mainly for ads/collateral pieces. Also for brochure and catalog
design and illustration, lettering, mechanicals, model making and retouching. 70% of work is with print ads.
Needs computer-literate freelancers. Freelancers should be familiar with PageMaker 5.0, Aldus FreeHand
4.0, Photoshop 3.8 and Adobe Illustrator 4.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies and photographs. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 1 week. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should
include "representative samples of capabilities." Pays for design by the hour, $55-125. Illustration rates
negotiable. Buys all rights. Finds artists through soucebook library.
WALTER P. LUEDKE & ASSOCIATES, INC., 3105 Lardstrom Rd., Rockford IL 61107. (815)637-
4266. Fax: (815)637-4200. President: W. P. Luedke. Estab. 1959. Ad agency. Full-service multimedia firm.
Specializes in magazine ads, brochures, catalogs and consultation. Product specialty is industry.
Needs: Prefers freelancers with experience in technical computer layout and production skills. Works on
assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photographs, tearsheets, photostats and slides.
Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to
show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, b&w and color photostats, tearsheets, photographs
or slides. Pays for design and illustration by the hour, by the project or by the day (negotiable). Buys all
rights.
JMADISON & SUMMERDALE, INC., 155 Pfingste, #215, Deerfield EL 60015. (847)317-0077. Fax:
(847)317-0082. President: Mark Bryzinski. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 16. Approximate annual
billing: 3mm. Ad agency. Specializes in direct mail. Specializes in direct mail. Product specialties are finan
cial, high-tech. Current clients include Ameritech, Metamor Technologies, Windsor Digital Design, Anixter,
Diners Club, LaSalle National Bank, Sears, Incredible Universe. Professional affiliations: DMA, CADM.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 8 freelance illustrators
and 6 designers/year. Uses freelancers mainly for overflow, illustration. Also for airbrushing; brochure design;
brochure, humorous and technical illustration; lettering, multimedia projects, posters, retouching, signage.
15% of work is with print ads. 80% of freelance design and 50% of illustration demand skills in Adobe
Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure. Illustrators send postcard sample or
query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are
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filed. Samples are not returned. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the hour,
by the project, or by the day. Pays for illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased.
$CHUCK THOHAS CREATIVE, INC., 6N303 Person Wood Dr., St. Charles IL 60175. (708)377-6006.
Estab. 1989. Approximate annual billing: 1 mm. Integrated marketing communications agency. Specializes
in magazine ads, collateral. Product specialties health care, family. Current clients include Kidspeace, Cook
Communications, Family Research Council.
Needs: Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Needs freelancers for brochure design
and illustration, logos, multimedia projects, posters, signage, storyboards, TV/film graphics. 20% of work is
with print ads. 100% of freelance design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure and photocopies. Illustrators send
postcard sample of work. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio review not required.
Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
Chicago
JACCESS INC., 1301 W. Chicago Ave., Suite 200, Chicago IL 60622-5706. (312)226-1390. E-mail: spollac
k@iia.org. Art Director: Bob Goldberg. Estab. 1991. Number of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing:
$2 million. Ad agency. Specializes in film and print ads, image strategy, children's development, animation.
Product specialties are children's, consumer/food, beverage, cosmetic. Current clients include Kraft Foods,
American Crew, Creative Balloons, Nickelodeon.
Needs: Approached by 15 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators
and 20 designers/year. Prefers local designers with experience in children and food related design. Uses
freelancers mainly for concept, work in process. Also for animation, brochure design, mechanicals, multime
dia projects, retouching, technical illustration, TV/film graphics. 70% of work is with print ads. 100% of
design and 30% of illustration demand skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator 5.1,
Softimage.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with samples. Illustrators send postcard sample and/
or query letter with photocopies. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Will
contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $15-50. Pays for illustration by the
project, $100-1,000. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through agents, sourcebooks,
AIGA.
Tips: "Be innovative, push the creativity, understand the business rationale."
DeFRANCESCO/GOODFRlEND, 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago IL 60611. (312)644-
4409. Fax: (312)644-7651. Partner: John DeFrancesco. Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 8. Approximate
annual billing: $700,000. PR firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in marketing, communication,
publicity, direct mail, brochures, newsletters, trade magazine ads, AV presentations. Product specialty is
consumer home products. Current clients include S-B Power Tool Co., Northern Trust Co., Wells Lamont,
NYLCARE Midwest, Promotional Products Association International. Professional affiliations: Chicago Di
rect Marketing Association, Sales & Marketing Executives of Chicago, Public Relations Society of America,
Publicity Club of Chicago.
Needs: Approached by 15-20 freelancers/year. Works with 2-5 freelance illustrators and 2-5 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for brochures, ads, newsletters. Also for print ad design
and illustration, editorial and technical illustration, mechanicals, retouching and logos. 90% of freelance
work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed. Does not report
back. Request portfolio review in original query. Artist should call within 1 week. Portfolio should include
printed pieces. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $50 minimum. Rights purchased vary according
to project. Finds artists through word of mouth and queries.
Tips: "I think there is a slow but steady upward trend in the field. Computerization is adding to fragmentation:
many new people opening shop."
DOWLING & POPE ADVERTISING, 311 W. Superior, Suite 308, Chicago IL 60610. (312)573-0600.
Fax: (312)573-0071. E-mail: dpadvestarnetinc.com. Estab. 1988. Number of employees: 16. Approximate
annual billing: $15 million. Ad agency. Full-service multimedia firm. Specializes in magazine ads and collat
eral. Product specialty is recruitment.
Needs Approached by 6-12 freelance artists/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 72 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for collateral. Also for annual reports, multimedia, brochure design and illustration,
catalog illustration, lettering and posters. 80% of work is with print ads. 80% of design and 50% of illustration
demand knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send postcard sample with brochure, resume, photocopies and photo
graphs. Illustrators send postcard sample with brochure and resume. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples
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are filed. Reports back with 2 weeks. Portfolios may be dropped off even Monday. Art Director uil! contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final ait. Pays for design and
illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through Black Book, Workbook and
Chicago Source Book.
JHUTCHSNSON ASSOCIATES, INC., 1147 W. Ohio. Suite 305, Chicago IL 60622. (312*455-9191.
Fax: « 3121455-919(1. E-mail; hutch@'hutchinson. Contact: Jerry- Hutchinson. Estab. 1988. Design firm. Spe
cializes In annual reports, col lateral, multimedia, interactive internet applications. Professional affiliations:
AIG A, ACD f American Center for Design i.
Heeds Approached by 20 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/} ear. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and
5 designers/year. Also for anneal reports, brochure and web page design, brochure illustration, lettering,
!0g0«i, mechanicals, multimedia projects, posters, sigeage, TV/film graphics. 1% of work is with print ads.
100*2 of design demands skills in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms; Designers send query letter with resume. Illustrators send postcard sample.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Samples are filed or returned if
requested. Request?* portfolio if interested. Follow-up with call and/or letter. Pays for design by the hour.
Pays for illustration hy the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through Black
Book and word of mouth.
Tips: Looks for persistence and good typography.
KAUFHAN RYAN STEAL INC., 650 N. Dearborn St., Suite 700, Chicago IL 60610. (3 1 2 1467-9494.
Fax: 1 31 2 "1467-0298. President/Creative Director: Robert Ryan. Estab. 1993. Number of employees: 7. Ad
agency. Specialises In all materials in print. Product specialty is busine&s-to-business. Client list available
request Professional affiliations: BMA, American Israel Chamber of Commerce.
Needs: Approached by 3D freelancers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers only. Uses freelancers for design, production, illustration and computer work. Also for
and ad design and illustration; animation; mechanicals; retouching; model making;
posters; lettering; and logos. 3fKf of work is with print acis. 75^ of freelance work demands knowledge of
QuarkXPress, Adobe or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photostats. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE, Reports back to flic artist only if Interested. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial
query. Art will artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and
and final art. Pays for design by the hour, $35-75; or by the project. Pays for illustration by the
$75-8,000. Bow all rights. Finds artists through soureebooks, word of mouth, submissions.
MEYERSFREDERICKS & ASSOCIATES, 333 N. Michigan A\eM #1300, Chicago IL 60601. (312)782-
9722. Fax: (3121782-1802, Estab. 1972. Number of employees: 15. Ad agency, PR firm. Full-service, multi
media Firm.
Meeds: Prefers local freelancers only. Freelancers should be familiar with Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkX
Press 331 and Adobe Illustrator 5.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested.
MSR ADVERTISING, IMC, EO, Box 102S4, Chicago IL 6G610-02I4. (312)573-0001. Fax: (312)573-
1907. E-mail; msradv.com. President: Marc S. Rosenbaum, Art Director: Margaret Wilkins. Estab. 1983.
of employees: 6, Approximate annual billing: $2.5 million. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia
firm, In collateral Product specialties are medical, food, industrial and aerospace. Current clients
Healthcare, Mama Ti.sh'$, Pizza Hut, hospitals, healthcare, Helene Curtis, Colgate-Palmolive.
by 6-10 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 5-10 designers/
year. Prefers* who are "innovative, resourceful and hungry." Works on assignment only. Uses
freelancers for creative through boards. Also for brochure, catalog and print ad design and illustration;
multimedia: storyboaixi*: mechanicals; billboards; posters; lettering; and logos. 30^ of work is with print
ads, 75^' of design and 25*7r of illustration demand computer skills.
First Contact it Terms: Send quer> letter with brochure, photographs, photocopies, slides, SASE and
resume. Accepts submissions on disk. Samples are filed and returned. Reports back within 1-2 weeks. Write
for appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials: thumbnails, roughs, finished samples. Artist
should follow up with call. Buys all righto. Finds artists through submissions and agents.
4- THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing Indicates that the listing is new
"** ie this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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Tips: "We maintain a relaxed environment designed to encourage creativity, however, work must be produced
timely and accurately. Normally the best way for a freelancer to meet with us is through an introductory
letter and a follow-up phone call a week later. Repeat contact ever}' 4-7 weeks."
Indiana
CR.E. INC., 400 Victoria Centre, 22 E, Washington St., Indianapolis IN 46204. (317)631-0260. Website:
http://www.cremarcom.com. VP/Creative Director: Mark Cause. Senior Ait Director: Rich Lunseth. Number
of employees: 40. Approximate annual billing: $16 million. Ad agency. Specializes in business-to-business,
transportation products and services, computer equipment, biochemieals and electronics. Clients: primarily
business-to-business.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers for technical line art, color illustrations and airbrashing; also for
multimedia, primarily CD-ROM and Internet applications. J00% of freelance design and 25*7f of illustration
demand computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Accepts disk submissions. Sam
ples not filed are returned. Reports back only if interested. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio,
or mail final reproduction/product and tearsheets. Pays by the project, $100 minimum. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Show samples of good creative talent."
Iowa
F.A.C. MARKETING, 719 Columbia St., Burlington IA 52601. (319)752-9422. Fax: {319)752-7091. Presi
dent: Roger Sheagren. Estab. 1952. Number of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing: $50Q,OGG. Ad
agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in newspaper, television, direct mail. Product specialty is
funeral home to consumer.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 4-6 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in newspaper and direct mail Uses freelancers mainly for newspaper
design. Also for brochure design and illustration, logos, signage and TV/film graphics. Freelance work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photostats, SASE, tearsheets and photocopies.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Request portfolio review in original query.
Portfolio should include b&w photostats, tearsheets and thumbnails. Pays by the project, $100-500. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
Kentucky
HENDERSON & MAIER, INC., 1001 Second Ave., Dayton KY 41074-1205. (606)491-2880. Fax:
(606)491-7980. Art Director: Barb Phillips. Estab. 1954. Number of employees: 5. Full-service ad agency
in all aspects of media. Professional affiliations: Cincinnati Ad Club.
• This art director predicts there will be more catalog and brochure work.
Needs: Approached by 15-30 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 5-10 designers/
year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers mainly for editorial, technical, fashion and general line
illustrations and production. Also for brochure, catalog and print ad design and illustration; slide illustration;
mechanicals; retouching; and logos. Prefers mostly b&w art, line or wash. 85% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 5.0 or 6.0, Aldus FreeHand 5.0 and Word 5,0. 50% of work is with print
ads.
First Contact & Terms: Contact only through artist rep. Send resume and photocopies. Samples are filed
and are not returned. Reports back within 6 days. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Artist should follow up with call. Portfolio should include b&w and color photostats, tearsheets,
final reproduction/product and photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays
for design by the hour, $12 minimum, or by the project. Pays for illustration by the project. Considers
complexity of project and client's budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights. Finds artists through
resumes and word of mouth.
Tips: The most effective way for a freelancer to get started in advertising is "by any means that build a
sample portfolio. Have a well-designed resume and nice samples of work whether they be illustrations,
graphic design or logo design/"
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Louisiana
PETER O'CARROLL ADVERTISING, 710 W. Drien Lake Rd., Suite 209, Lake Charles LA 70601.
13 1 8 1478-7396. Fax: (318)478-0503. Art Director: Kathlene Deaville. Estab. 1977, Ad agency. Specializes
in newspaper, magazine, outdoor, radio and TV ack Product specialty Is consumer. Current clients include
Players Riveiboat Casino, First Federal Savings & Loan, Charter Hospital Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 2 freelancers/month. Works with ! illustrator/month. Prefers freelancers with experi
ence in computer graphics. Works on assignment onl>. USCN freelancers mainly for time consuming computer
graphics. Also for brochure and print ad Illustration and storyboards. 65^f of work is with print ads. 5(Fc of
freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send quer> letter wtih resume, transparencies, photographs, slides and tearsheets,
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Ait Director
will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color roughs, final art, tearsheets,
slides, photostats and transparencies, Pays for design by the project, $30-300. Pays for illustration by the
project, $50-275, Rights purchased vary according to project. Find artists through viewing portfolios, submis
sions, word of mouth, district advertising conferences and conventions.
Maryland
SAM BLATE ASSOCIATES, 10331 Watkins Mil! Dr., Gaithersburg MD 20879-2935. (301)840-2248.
Fax; (301)990-0707. E-mail; samblate@aol.com. President; Sam Blate. Number of employees; 2. Approxi
mate annual billing: $70,000. AV and editorial sen ices firm. Clients: business/professional US government,
private.
Needs: Approached by 6-10 freelancers/year. Works with 1-5 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Only works with freelancers in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Works on assignment only. Uses
freelancers for cartoons I especially for certain types of audiovisual presentations), editorial and technical
illustrations (graphs, etc.) for 35mm slides, pamphlet and book design. Especially important are "technical
and excellence and ability to meet deadlines," 80^ of freelance work demands knowledge of
CorelDraw, Aldus PageMaker or Harvard Graphics for Windows.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and learsheets, brochure, photocopies, slides,
or photographs to be kept on file. Accepts disk submissions compatible with CorelDraw and
Aldus PageMaker, IBM formal only, "No original art/' Samples are returned only by SASE. Reports back
c»ly if interested, Pays by the hoar, $20-40. Rights purchased van- according to project, "but we prefer to
first rights only. This is sometimes not possible due to client demand, in which case we attempt to
a financial adjustment for the artist."
Tips; "The demand for technically oriented artwork has increased,"
fFSP COMMUNICATIONS, 3103 Harview Ave., Baltimore MD 21234, (410)426-0202. President; EL.
Sihlcy. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 2. Approximate annual billing: $80,000. AV firm, Specializes in
multimedia graphics, animation, video and still photography. Product specialties are music, education, PR,
training. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 1C) freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators
and 2 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in video and multimedia. Also for animation,
and illustration, humorous illustration, lettering, logos, mechanicals, multimedia projects,
posters, signage, storyboards. TV/film graphics, web page design. 10** of work is with print ads. 50% of
work demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Ado-be Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, resume, slides. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Windows or Mac. Samples are filed or returned by SASE. Portfolio review not
required. Pays by the project; negotiable. Finds artists through soiircebooks and recommendations.
Tips: Looks for freelancers who are "willing to have passion for the project and do their best and act with
integrity."
Jmedla 21, 3421 Pierce Dr., Ellicott City MD 21042-3549, Ptaie/fax: (410)715-1701. E-mail: david@raedi
a21 .com. Website; http://www.media21.com. President: David W. South. Estab. 1993. Number of employees:
15. Approximate annual billing: $ I million. Digital media. Specializes in linear and interactive media. Current
clients include Rouse Co., Bell Atlantic, Damar Group. Client list available upon request. Professional
affiliation: Intermedia Professionals Association.
Needs: Approached b\ 100 freelance illustrators and 20G designers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance Illustra
tors and 1 0-20 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in new media. Uses freelancers mainly
for production. Also for airbrushing; animation; annual reports; billboards; brochure and web page design;
brochure, catalog, medical, technical illustration; logos; mechanicals; model making; multimedia projects;
posters; retouching; signage; storyboards; TV/film graphics. 40^1 of work is with print ads. 100% of freelance
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work demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustra
tor, Director, APM, Premiere, After Effects.
First Contact & Terms: Prefers digital portfolio or send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photo
graphs, photostats, resume, SASE, slides, tear/sheets, transparencies. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are
filed, or returned by SASE or not returned. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w, color, final art, photo
graphs, photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets, thumbnails, transparencies or digital images. Pays for design
and illustration by the hour, by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through
referral.
NORTH LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS, 7100 Baltimore Ave., #307, College Park MD 207413.
(301)864-2626. Fax: (301)864-2629. Vice President: Hal Kowenski. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 6.
Approximate annual billing: $6.9 million. Ad agency. Product specialties are business-to-business and con
sumer durables. Current clients include Sundance Spas, Olin Corporation, INSL-X and Egg Harbor Yachts,
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year. Prefers
artists with experience in collateral and agency background. Also uses freelancers for annual reports, brochure
design and illustration, mechanicals, posters and signage. 20% of work is with print ads. 100% of design
and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 4,2, Aldus FreeHand 3, Adobe Photoshop,
QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume and SASE.
Illustrators send query letter with photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed are returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include: b&w and
color final art, tearsheets and thumbnails. Pays for design by the hour, $20-60; by the day, $150-500. Pays
for illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
Tips: Finds artists through Black Book, Sourcebook, classified ads.
Massachusetts
JFOREMOST COMMUNICATIONS, 59 Fountain St., Framingham MA 01701. (508)820-1130. Fax:
(508)820-0558. E-mail: frmstphoto@aol.com. President: David Fox. Estab. 1983. AV firm. Full-sendee
photography and video firm. Specializes in training, marketing, sales, education and industrial. Product
specialties are corporate and consumer. Current clients include Granada, American Cancer Society and
Harlem Rockers.
Needs: Approached by 0-1 freelancer/month. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/month.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for logo designs and image presentation. Also for bro
chure, catalog and print ad design and illustration; storyboards; multimedia; animation; retouching, 10-20%
of work is with print ads. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs,
slides, transparencies and SASE. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Samples are filed. Does
not report back. Artist should follow up. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio or mail b&w and
color photographs and slides. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Do not send original promos, slides, etc. We would prefer copies or dupes only."
HELIOTROPE STUDIOS LTD., 21 Erie St., Cambridge MA 02139. (617)868-0171. Production Coordi
nator: Susan Mabbett. Estab. 1984. Number of employees: 3. AV firm. "We are a full-service, sophisticated
facility for film and video production and post-production." Current projects include NBC-TV "Unsolved
Mysteries" series; "Nova"-WGBH-TV, BBC-TV and corporate video projects.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 0-10 freelance illustrators and 0-10 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for set design and animation. Also for brochure design
and storyboards. Needs technical and medical illustration. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist
only if interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Pays for design and illustration by the hour,
$20 minimum; by the day, $200 minimum. Considers client's budget and turnaround time when establishing
payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: ''Have excellent referrals and a solid demo tape of work/'
ERIC HOLCH/ADVERTISING, 11 Wauwinet Rd, Nantocket MA 02554. President: Eric Holch. Number
of employees: 3. Approximate annual billing: $300,000. Full-service ad agency. Product specialties are
packaging, food, candy, machinery and real estate. Current clients include International Insurance Brokers
and McDonald Long & Associates. Professional affiliation: AAN.
Needs: Approached by 35 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for technical and commercial ads and brochure illustration.
Prefers food, candy, packages and seascapes as themes. **No cartoons." 50% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
598 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style or 8J/: X 1 1 samples to be kept
on file. Art director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should Include roughs,
photocopies and original/final art. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning job. Pays for design
and illustration by the project, $100-3,000. Negotiates rights purchased depending on project. Finds artists
through submissions.
JMATZELL RICHARD & WATTS, 142 Berkeley St.. Boston MA 02116-510). 1617)236-4700. Fax:
1617,1236-3604. E-mail: kcmrw& wing.net. Website: http://www.rnrwinc.com. Contact: Jim Richard. Estab.
1983, Approximate annual billing: $8,400.000. Ad agency. Specializes in ads, collateral, DM. Product special
ties are high tech, health care. Client list available upon request
Needs; Approached by 40-50 freelance illustrators and 40-50 designers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance
illustrators and 2-5 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in a variety of techniques: brochure,
medical and technical illustration; multimedia projects; retouching; storyboards; TV/film graphics; web page
design, 759 of work is with print ads. 909 of design and 90^ of illustration demand skills in Aldus
FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop. QuarkXPress. Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact Se Terms: Designers seed query letter with photocopies, photographs, resume. Illustrators
send postcard sample and resume, follow-up postcard ever)" 6 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible
with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS files. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of
b&w. color final art if interested. Pays by the hour, by trie project or by the day depending on experience
aid ability. Rights purchased \ary according to project. Finds artist through sourcebooks and word of mouth.
$DONYA MELAHSON ASSOCIATES, 437 Main St., Boston MA 02129. Fax: (617)241-5199. E-
mail: dma73(X)C0ll1 aoS.com. Contact: Don>a Melanson. Advertising agency. Number of employees: 5. Clients:
industries, institutions, education, associations, publishers, financial services and government. Current clients
include: US Geological Survey, Mannesmann, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Security Dynamics, Writ-
Ings of Mary Baker Eddy, Cambridge College, American Psychological Association and US Dept. of Agricul
ture, Client list available upon request
Neftck; Approached by 30 artists/year. Works with 3-4 illustrators/year. Most work is handled by staff, but
may occasionally use illustrators and designers. Uses artists for stationery design, direct mail, brochures/
flyers, reports, charts/graphs and book illustration. Needs editorial and promotional illustration. 50% of
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms; Query with brochure, resume, photostats and photocopies. Provide materials (no
to be kept on file for future assignments. Originals returned to artist after use only when specified
IB Call or write for to show portfolio or mail thumbnails, roughs, final art, final
and color and b&w tearsheets, photostats and photographs. Pays for design and illustra
tion by the project, $100 minimum. Considers complexity of project, client's budget, skill and experience of
and *ork will be when establishing payment.
Tips: **Be sure your work reflects concept development. We would like to see more electronic design and
illustration capabilities,"
RUTH MORRISON ASSOCIATES, INC. 22 Wendell St., Cambridge MA 02138. (617)354-4536. Fax:
t6!?654-6943. Account Executive; Rebecca Field. Estab. 1972. PR firm. Specializes in food, travel, design,
non-profit. Assignments include logo/letterhead design, invitations and brochures.
Weeds: Prefers freelancers with experience in advertising and/or publishing. Uses freelancers mainly
for design, P-O-P materials and direct mail Also for catalog and print ad design, mechanicals,
psters, lettering and logos. 5*Tr of work is with pint ads. We of freelance work
skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Samples arc filed or returned by SASE only
if artist, not report back. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased
vary to project. Finds artists through word of mouth, magazines and advertising.
THE PHIUPSON AGENCY, 24! Perkins St, Suite B20K Boston MA 02130. (617)566-3334. Fax:
1 6 1 7 1566-3363, and Creative Director: Joe Philipson. Marketing design firm. Specializes in packag
ing, collateral P-O-R corporate image, sales presentations, direct mail, busiiess-to-business and high-tech.
Needs: Approached by 3-4 freelancers/moeA. Works with 4 illustrators and 3 designers/month. Prefers
ireelaik-eis ulth experience in design, illustration, comps and production. Works on assignment only. Uses
freelancers mainly for overflow and special jobs, Also for brochure, catalog and print ad design and illustra
tion; packaging, multimedia, mechanicals, retouching, posters, lettering and logos. Needs editorial illustration
659 of work is with print ads, !«M of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress
Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Photoshop,
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample, query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photocopies, SASE,
resume. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back to the artist only If Interested. To show a
portfolio, mail roughs, photostats, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
JPRECISION ARTS ADVERTISING INC., 2 Narrows Rd, Suite 201, Westminster MA 01473-0740
1508)874-9944. Fax: I SOS 1874-9943. E-mail: designs@paadv.com. Website: http://www.tlac.Mt/users/paadv.
AD, AV, PR Firms/Michigan 599
President: Tern Adams. Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 3. Ad agency. Specializes in trade ads, media
marketing, web page design. Product specialty is industrial. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and
1 designer/year. Prefers local freelancers. 40% of work is with print ads. 50% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3.31, QuarkXPress, 3.31, Adobe Illustrator 5.5.
First Contract & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and resume. Accepts disk submissions.
Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Reports back only if interested.
RSVP MARKETING, INC., 450 Plain St., Suite 5, Marshfield MA 02050. (617)837-2804. Fax: (617)837-
5389. E-rnail: rsvpmktg@aol.com. President: Edward C. Hicks. Direct marketing consultant services — cata
logs, direct mail, brochures and telemarketing. Clients: insurance, wholesale, manufacturers and equipment
distributors.
Needs: Works with 1-2 illustrators and 7-8 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers with direct marketing
skills. Uses freelancers for advertising, copy and catalog design, illustration and layout; and technical illustra
tion. Needs line art for direct mail. 80% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume and finished, printed work. Illustrators
send postcard sample. Samples are kept on file. Accepts disk submissions. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design
and illustration by the hour, $25-70; or by the project $300-5,000. Considers skill and experience of artist
when establishing payment.
Tips: "We are an agency and therefore mark up pricing. Artists should allow for agency mark up."
Nichigan
JLEO J. BRENNAN, INC, Marketing Communications, Suite 300, 2359 Livernois, Troy MI 48083-
1692. (810)362-3131. Fax: (810)362-3131. Vice President: Virginia Janusis. Estab. 1969. Ad agency, PR and
marketing firm. Clients: industrial, electronics, robotics, automotive, banks and CPAs.
Needs: Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/year. Prefers experienced artists. Uses freelancers for
design, technical illustration, brochures, catalogs, retouching, lettering, keylining and typesetting. Also for
multimedia projects. 50% of work is with print ads. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of IBM
software graphics programs.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples. Samples not filed are returned only
if requested. Reports back to artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails,
roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product, color and b&w tearsheets, photostats and photographs.
Payment for design and illustration varies. Buys all rights.
CLASSIC ANIMATION, 1800 S. 35th St., Galesburg MI 49053-9688. (616)665-4800. Creative Director:
David Baker. Estab. 1986. AV firm. Specializes in animation — computer (Topas, Lumena, Wavefront SGI,
Rio) and traditional. Current clients include Amway, Upjohn, Armstrong, NBC.
Needs: Approached by 60 freelancers/year. Works with 36 illustrators and 12 designers/year. Prefers artists
with experience in animation. Uses freelancers for animation and technical, medical and legal illustration.
Also for storyboards, slide illustration, animatics, animation, TV/film graphics and logos. 10% of work is
with print ads. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies and Vi" VMS. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 1 week only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio
or mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include slides and Vi" VHS. Pays for design and illustration
by the hour, $25 minimum; or by the project, $250 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to project.
JDON COLEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., 30150 Telegraph Rd., Suite 323, Bingham Farms MI 48025.
(810)645-6161. Fax: (810)645-2237. Art Director: Lynn Berry. Estab. 1988. Number of employees: 32.
Approximate annual billing: $30 million. Ad agency. Specializes in magazine ads, P.O.S., outdoor, broadcast
(radio and TV). Product specialties are automotive, recreational food, breakfast food, hair care. Current
clients include Chrysler Corporation, Domino's Pizza, Western Union, Carson Products, General Mills,
Detroit Receiving Hospital. Client list available upon request Professional affiliations: B.A.R.T.-Blacks in
Advertising Radio and Television.
THE MULTIMEDIA INDEX preceding the General Index in the back of this
book lists markets seeking freelancers with multimedia, CD-ROM skills.
600 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Heeds; Approached by 20 freelance illustrators/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. Also for mechanicals, retouching, storyboards. 35% of work
is with print ads. 75*7f of design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. Illustra
tion demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact St. Terms: Designers send query letter with resume. Illustrators send query letter with
resume, tearsheets. Accepts disk submission compatible with Aldus PageMaker 5.0, QuarkXPress 3.31,
Adobe Illustrator 5.0 and Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w,
color, final art, roughs, tearsheets if interested. Pay negotiable according to project budget. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Finds artists through agents, word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: "Must be willing to take direction, provide quick turnarounds and rework design/illustration as many
times as needed,"
COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS, INC., Dept AM, Box 2797, Ann Arbor MI 48106-2797.
(313)996-8888. E-mail: ken@cyberspMe.oig. Editor: Ken Ascher. Estab. 1969. Number of employees: 38.
Approximate annual billing: $2 million. Manufacturer, distributor and ad agency (12 company divisions).
Specializes In marketing. Clients: electronics, computers.
Needs: Approached by 1 50 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year. Uses
freelancers for brochure and catalog design, illustration and layout; advertising; product design; illustration on
product; P-O-P displays; posters; and renderings. Needs editorial and technical illustration. Prefers pen &
ink, airbrush, charcoal/pencil, watercolor. acrylic, marker and computer illustration. 30% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker or QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, business card, samples and tearsheets
to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned by SASE. Reports within 1 month. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the hour, $15-100; by the project,
$10-! 5,000: by the da>, $40-800.
JHK & ASSOCIATES, INC., 146 Monroe Center St., 418, Grand Rapids MI 49503. (616)774-0923. Fax:
(616)774-2802. President: Joel Jetzer. Estab. 1974. Number of employees: 4. Approximate annual billing:
$1 million. Ad agency. Specializes in magazine ads, book covers and collateral. Product specialty is publish
ing. Current clients include World Publishing, Kirkbride Publishers. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 10-25 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators and 7 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for brochure and catalog design and illustration, lettering, logos, mechanicals, retouching
and sigiiage. KXKfr of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe
Photoshop. QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are filed. Does not report back. Artist should call. Portfolio review not
required. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
PHOTO COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC., 6055 Robert Dr., Traverse City MI 49864. (616)943-
8800. Contact; M1 Lynn Hartwell. Estab. 1970. Full-service, multimedia AV firm. Specializes in corporate
and industrial products,
Heeds: Approached by 24-36 freelancers/year. Works with 12 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for animated illustration. Also for brochure, catalog and print ad design and illustra
tion storyboards; slide illustration; animation; retouching; lettering; and logos. 30% of work is with print
ads.
First Contact & Term; Send query with brochure, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail tearsheets and transparen
cies. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $25 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
J. WALTER THOMPSON USA, One Detroit Center, 500 Woodward Ave., Detroit MI 48226-3428.
(313 J964-3800. Art Administrator: Maryann Inson. Number of employees: 450. Approximate annual billing:
$51) million. Ad agency. Clients: automotive, consumer, industry, media and retail-related accounts.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 15 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. "Prefer
using local talent. Will use out-of-town talent based on unique style." 75% of design and 50% of illustration
demand know ledge of Adobe Photoshop. Deals primarily with established artists' representatives and art/
design studios. Uses in-house computer/graphic studio.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Assignments awarded on lowest bid Call for appointment
to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, final reproduction/product, color tearsheets, photo
stats and photographs. Pays for design and illustration by the project.
Tips: ' 'Portfolio should be comprehensive but not too large. Organization of the portfolio is as important as
the sample. Mainh, consult professional rep."
AD, AV, PR Firms/Missouri 60 1
Minnesota
TAKE I PRODUCTIONS, 5325 W. 74th St., Minneapolis MN 55439. (612)831-7757. Fax: (612)831-
2193. Producer: Rob Hewitt. Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing: $500,000.
AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in video and multimedia production. Specialty is indus
trial. Current clients include 3M, NordicTrack and Kraft. Client list available upon request. Professional
affiliations: ITVA, SME.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers
with experience in video production. Uses freelancers for graphics, sets. Also for animation, brochure design,
logos, model making, signage and TV/film graphics. 2% of work is with print ads. 90% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Lightwave.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with video. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the hour or by the project. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of mouth.
Tips: 'Tell me about work you have done with videos."
Nississippi
VON SUTHOFF & CO. ADVERTISING !NC, 811 Tucker Ave., Pascagoula MS 39567. (601)762-
9674. Fax: (601 )762-7363. Creative Director: Eric Suthoff. Estab. 1987. Number of employees: 4. Ad agency.
Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in broadcast and corporate film/video, magazine, billboard, logos.
Specialties are financial, auto, event, electronics, defense, industrial. Professional affiliations: American Ad
Federation (AAF).
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 6-12 freelance illustrators and 3-6 designers/year.
Uses freelancers mainly for magazine ads, billboard, logo, brochures. Also for animation, brochure illustra
tion, posters, signage and TV/film graphics. 50% of work is with print ads. 509£ of freelance design and 25^
of illustration demand knowledge of latest versions of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and
Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard-size sample of work. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
all mainstream graphics programs on PC format. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $15-80; by the project, $100 minimum. Pays for
illustration by the hour, $15 minimum; by the hour, $100 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to
project. Finds artists through sourcebooks like Workbook and word of mouth.
Tips: "Send us a package, postcard or other sample and follow up with a phone call within the week of
anticipated arrival."
Missouri
ANGEL FILMS COMPANY, 967 Hwy. 40, New Franklin MO 65274-9778. Phone/fax; (573)698-3900.
Vice President of Marketing/Advertising: Linda G. Grotzinger. Estab, 1980. Number of employees: 9. Ap
proximate annual billing: more than $10 million. Ad agency, AV firm, PR firm. Full-service, multimedia
firm. Specializes in "all forms of television and film work plus animation (both computer and art work)/'
Product specialties are feature films, TV productions, cosmetics. Current clients include Azian, Mesn, Angel
One Records.
Needs: Approached by 100 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in graphic arts and computers. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
mainly for primary work ("then we computerize the work"). Also for brochure and print ad design and
illustration, storyboards, animation, model making, posters and TV/film graphics. 45% of work is with print
ads. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and SASE. Samples are filed. Reports back within
1 month. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and
color slides and computer disks (IBM). Pays for design and llustration by the hour, $8.19 minimum. Buys
all rights.
Tips: "You can best impress us with what you can do now not what you did ten years ago. Times change;
the way people want work done changes also with the times. Disney of today is not the same as Disney of
ten or even five years ago."
BRYAN/DONALD, INC. ADVERTISING, 2345 Grand, Suite 1625, Kansas City MO 64108. (816)471-
4866. E-mail: 76443.3156@compserve.com. President: Don Funk. Number of employees: 9. Approximate
602 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
annual billing: $3.5 million. Multimedia, full-service ad agency. Clients: food, pharmaceutical chemicals,
insurance, hotels, franchises.
Needs: Works with 6 freelance illuatrators and 2 designers/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
for design, illustration, brochures, catalogs, books, newspapers, consumer and trade magazines, P-O-P display,
mechanicals, retouching, animation, billboards, posters, direct mail packages, lettering, logos, charts/graphs
and ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send samples showing your style. Samples are not filed and are not returned.
Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Considers complexity of project and
skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
PHOENIX FILMS, 2349 Chaffee Dr., St. Louis MO 63146. (314)569-0211. E-mail: wjbums@aol.com.
President: Heinz Gelles. Vice President: Barbara Bryant. Number of employees: 50. Clients: libraries, muse
ums, religious institutions, US government, schools, universities, film societies and businesses. Produces and
distributes educational films.
Needs: Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers only. Uses
artists for motion picture catalog sheets, direct mail brochures, posters and study guides. Also for multimedia
projects. 85% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and query letter with brochure (if applicable). Send recent
samples of artwork and rates to director of promotions. "No telephone calls please." Reports if need arises.
Buys all rights. Keeps all original art "but will loan to artist for use as a sample." Pays for design and
illustration by the hour or by the project. Rates negotiable. Free catalog upon written request.
STOBIE BRACE, 240 Sovereign Court, St. Louis MO 6301 1. (314)256-9400. Fax: (314)256-0943. Creative
Director: Mary Tuttle. Estab. 1935. Number of employees: 10, Approximate annual billing: $3.5 million. Ad
agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Product specialties are business-to-business, industrial and consumer
services. Current clients include Dine-Mor Foods, Star Manufacturing. Professional affiliation: AAAA.
Needs: Approached by 100-150 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for illustration, production and retouching. Also for brochure, catalog, print ad and slide
illustration; storyboards; mechanicals; and lettering. 40% of work is with print ads. 75% of freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator. Needs technical, medical and creative illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photostats, photocopies, and slides. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Portfolios may be dropped off Monday-Friday. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, origi
nal/final art and tearsheets. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the
project, $150-5,000. Pays for illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through
word of mouth, reps and work samples.
Tips: Freelancers "must be well organized; meet deadlines; listen well; have concise portfolio of abilities."
New Hampshire
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Main St. Box 854, N. Conway NH 03860. (603)356-7011.
President: Kim Beals. Estab. 1983. Ad agency and PR firm. Specializes in advertising, marketing and public
relations. Product specialties are hospitality, sports events, insurance, real estate.
Needs: Approached by 400 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelance illustrators and 24 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure, catalog and print ad design and storyboards;
mechanicals; billboards; posters; TV/film graphics; lettering; and logos. 15% of work is with print ads. 50%
of work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or
Adobe Photoshop. "Freehand skills also required."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies, photographs and tearsheets.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Artist should follow-up with a letter after
initial query. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w
and color thumbnails, roughs, final art, tearsheets, slides, photostats, photographs and transparencies. Pays
for design and illustration by the hour or by the project. "Rates vary/* Buys all rights.
New Jersey
{AMERICA'S INTERACTIVE PRODUCTION NETWORK, 7250 Westfield Ave., Pensauken NJ
08109. (609)665-5600. E-mail: aipn@netaxs.com. Website: http://www.tvjobne. Director of Production: An
drew Jenkins. Estab. 1992. Number of employees: 11. Approximate annual billing: $2 million. AV firm.
Specializes in multimedia, production — interactive content. Product specialties are employment, advertising.
Current clients include Recruitment Advertisers. Professional affiliations: NAB, Chamber of Commerce.
AD, AV, PR Firms/New Jersey 603
Needs: Approached by 20 freelance illustrators and 10 designers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators
and 3 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in GUI, AV products. Uses freelancers mainly for
logo, icon, interface creation. Also for animation, brochure illustration, logos, multimedia projects, story-
boards, TV/film graphics, web page design. 75% of freelance work demands skills in Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, QuarkXPress, Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
Quick Time, Adobe Photoshop 2.5. Send EPS or PICT files. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio
review of photostats if interested. Pays for design by the project, $500-7,500. Pays by the project, $500-
7,500. Buys all rights or negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions, demo
spools.
Tips: Looking for absolute flexibility with creative design and apptitude to give creative direction, tone,
ideas to project.
AM/PM ADVERTISING INC., 196 Clinton Ave., Newark NJ 07108. (201)824-8600. Fax: (201 J824-663L
President: Bob Saks. Estab. 1962. Number of employees: 130. Approximate annual billing: $18 million. Ad
agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in national TV commercials and print ads. Product special
ties are health and beauty aids. Current clients include J&J, Bristol Myers, Colgate PaJmolive. Client list
available upon request. Professional affiliations: AIGA, Art Directors Club, Illustration Club.
Needs: Approached by 35 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators and designers/month. Works
only with artist reps. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration and design. Also
for brochure and print ad design and illustration, storyboards, slide illustration, animation, mechanicals,
retouching, model making, billboards, posters, TV/film graphics, lettering and logos and multimedia projects.
30% of work is with print ads. 50% of work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus
FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, resume and photocopies.
Samples are filed or returned. Reports back within 10 days. Portfolios may be dropped off every Friday.
Artist should follow up after initial query. Portfolio should include b&w and color thumbnails, roughs, final
art, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $40-200; by the project, $500-
5,000; or by the day, $200-1,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $200-5,000. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
Tips: "When showing work, give time it took to do job and costs."
fCATHOLIC FOCUS PRODUCTIONS, 177 Ballantine Rd, Middletown NJ 07748. (908)957-0005.
Fax: (908)671-4959. E-mail: catholic@ghh.com. Website: http://members.gnn.com/catholic/focus.htm. Presi
dent: Robert Pladek. Estab. 1987. Number of employees: 9. Approximate annual billing: open. AV firm.
Specializes in video production documentaries/training. Product specialty is religious videos. Current clients
include direct mail.
Needs: Works with 3 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in religious drawings.
Uses freelancers mainly for video cover designs. Also for brochure design and illustration, TV/film graphics,
web page design. 75% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume or contact by e-mail Accepts disk submissions compatible with
BMP, CDR or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed or returned. Reports back within I month. Portfolio
review not required. Follow-up with call. Pays by the project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word of
mouth.
Tips: Prefers freelancers with strong Christian values.
NORMAN DIEGNAN & ASSOCIATES, 3 Martens Rd., Lebanon NJ 08833. (908)832-7951. President:
N. Diegnan. Estab. 1977. Number of employees: 5. Approximate annual billing: $1 million. PR firm. Special
izes in magazine ads. Product specialty is industrial.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelancers illustrators/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers for brochure, catalog and print ad design and illustration; storyboards; slide illustration;
animatics; animation; mechanicals; retouching; and posters. 50% of work is with print ads. Needs editorial
and technical illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Reports back within 1 week. To show portfolio, mail roughs. Pays for design and illustration by
the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 1300 Mt. Kemble Ave., Monistown NJ 07960. (201)425-0700.
Fax: (201)425-0505. E-mail: impact@planet.net. Creative Director: Scott R. Albini. Estab. 1983. Number
of employees: 15. Marketing communications firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in electronic
media, business-to-business and print design. Current clients include AT&T, BASF, Schering-Plough, Warner-
Lambert and Ricoh. Professional affiliations: DCS, NCCC and ITVA.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/year. Works with 12 freelance illustrators and 12 designers/year. Uses
freelancers mainly for illustration, design and computer production. Also for brochure and catalog design
and illustration, multimedia, logos. 10% of work is with print ads. 90% of design and 50% of illustration
604 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Macro Mind Director.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, photographs, resume and tearsheets.
Illustrators send postcard sample. Samples are filed and are not returned. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, photographs, photostats,
roughs, slides, tearsheets and thumbnails. Pays for design and illustration by the project, depending on budget.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks and self-promotion pieces
received in mail.
Tips: "Be flexible."
INSIGHT ASSOCIATES, 14 Rita Lane, Oak Ridge NJ 07438. (201)697-0880. Fax: (201)697-6904. Presi
dent: Raymond Valente. Estab. 1979. Business communications firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Special
izes in video programs, manuals, interactive media. Product specialties are training, meetings. Client list
available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 6 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in design for video and
ancillary materials. Uses freelancers for catalog design and illustration and TV/film graphics. 60% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested
by artist. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by
the project. Finds artists through associated vendors, i.e., print shops, etc.
JANUARY PRODUCTIONS, INC., 210 Sixth Ave., Hawthorne NJ 07507. (201)423-4666. Fax:
(201)423-5569. Art Director: Karen Sigler. Estab. 1973. Number of employees: 12. AV producer. Serves
clients in education. Produces children's educational materials — videos, sound filmstrips and read-along
books and cassettes and CD-ROM.
Needs: Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators/year. "While not a requirement, a freelancer living in the same
geographic area is a plus." Works on assignment only, "although if someone had a project already put
together, we would consider it." Uses freelancers mainly for illustrating children's books. Also for artwork
for filmstrips, sketches for books and layout work. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkX
Press, Aldus FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, SASE, photocopies and photographs.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. "Include child-oriented drawings in your
portfolio." Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design and illustration by the project,
$20 minimum. Originals not returned. Buys all rights. Finds artists through submissions.
KJD TELEPRODUCT1ONS, 30 Whyte Dr., Voorhees NJ 08043. (609)751-3500. Fax: (609)751-7729. E-
mail: mactoday@10.com. President: Larry Scott. Estab. 1989. Ad agency/AV firm. Full-service, multimedia
firm. Specializes in magazine, radio and television. Current clients include ICI America's and Taylors Night
club.
Needs: Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 12 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in
TV. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure and print ad design and illustration, storyboards,
animatics, animation, TV/film graphics. 70% of work is with print ads. Also for multimedia projects. 90%
of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator 6.0, Aldus PageMaker and Aldus
FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photographs, slides, tearsheets or transparencies
and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Accepts submissions on disk from all applications.
Send EPS files. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail roughs, photographs
and slides. Pays for design and illustration by the project; rate varies. Buys first rights or all rights.
{PRINCETON DIRECT, INC., 5 Vaughn Dr., Princeton NJ 08540. (609)520-8575. Fax: (609)520-0695.
E-mail: renee@picdirect.com. Website: http://www.btb.com/picdirect. Creative Director: Renee Hobbs. Es
tab. 1 987. Number of employees: 1 0. Approximate annual billing: $8 million. Ad agency. Specializes in direct
mail, multimedia, web sites. Product specialties are financial, computer. Current clients include Vanguard, HIP
of New Jersey, United Jersey Bank. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliation: NJ Cama
(communication, advertising, marketing association).
Needs: Approached by 12 freelance illustrators and 25 designers/year. Works with 6 freelance illustrators
and 10 designers/year. Prefers local designers with experience in Macintosh. Also for airbrushing, animation,
brochure design and illustration, multimedia projects, retouching, technical illustration, TV/film graphics.
10% of work is with print ads. 90% of design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator, Macromedia Director. 50% of illustration demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, video or sample disk. Send follow-up
postcard every 6 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop. Send
AD, AV, PR, Firms/New Mexico 605
EPS, PICT files. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Pay negotiable. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
JSOR1N PRODUCTIONS INC, 919 Hwy. 33, Suite 46, Freehold NJ 07728. (908)462-1785. President:
David Sorin. Estab. 1982. AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in corporate video, slides,
audio. Current clients include AT&T, First Fidelity Bank, J&J. Client list available upon request.
Heeds: Approached by 2-3 freelance artists/month. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and designer/month.
Prefers local artists only with experience in graphics for video/slides. Works on assignment only. Uses artists
for storyboards, slide illustration, animation, model making and TV/film graphics. 5% of work is with print
ads. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand or Lotus Freelance.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are not filed and are not returned or
are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Buys all rights.
JTAA INC., 65 Horse Hill Rd., Cedar Knolls NJ 07927. (201)267-2670. Production Manager: Barbara
Perkalis. In-house ad agency. Clients: pharmaceutical marketing.
Needs: Assigns 3 freelance jobs/year. Works with 1 illustrator/month. Works on assignment only. Uses
artists for work on direct mail packages, brochures and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned
by SASE only if requested. Reports only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays for
design by the hour, $25 minimum or by the project, $400 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project,
(payment negotiated). Considers "my own judgment on what job is worth before the work is done" when
establishing payment. "If unforeseen complications arise, artist must tell me."
Tips: "Artists should know something about the company before they come in."
JVIDEO PIPELINE INC., 16 Haddon Ave., Haddonfield NJ 08083. (609)427-9799. President: Jed Horo-
vitz. Estab. 1985. Number of employees: 9. Approximate annual billing: $1 million. Point of purchse firm.
Specializes in video and interactive display. Product specialties are movies, music, CD-ROM, video games.
Current clients include Blockbuster.
Needs: Approached by 2 freelance illustrators and 1 designer/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and
1 designer/year. Prefers experienced freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for fliers, ads, logos. Also for
brochure illustration, catalog and web page design, TV/film graphics. 25% of work is with print ads. 100%
of freelance work demands skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress,
Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Accepts disk submissions. Send EPS files. Samples
are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
New Mexico
R H POWER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., 6616 Gulton Court, NE. Albuquerque NM 87109. (505)761-
3150. Fax: (503)761-3153. Art Director: Mark Hellyer. Estab. 1989. Number of employees: 12. Ad agency.
Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in TV, magazine, billboard, direct mail, newspaper, radio. Product
specialties are recreational vehicles and automotive. Current clients include Holiday RV Super Stores, Venture
Out RV, Valley Forge RV Show. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 10-50 freelancers/year. Works with 5-10 freelance illustrators and 5-10 designers/
year. Prefers freelancers with experience in retail automotive layout and design. Uses freelancers mainly for
work overload, special projects and illustrations. Also for annual reports, billboards, brochure and catalog
design and illustration, logos, mechanicals, posters and TV/film graphics. 50% of work is with print ads. I009c
of design demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw 5.0, Ventura Publisher and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies or photographs and resume. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with CorelDraw or QuarkXPress. Send PC EPS files. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and
color final art, roughs and thumbnails. Pays for design and illustration by the hour, $8 minimum; by the
project, $50 minimum. Buys all rights.
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60-6 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
Tips: Impressed by work ethic and quality of finished product. "Deliver on time and within budget. Do it
until it's right without charging for your (me corrections."
New York
{AUTOMATIC MAIL SERVICES, INC., 30-02 48th Ave., Long Island City NY 11101. (212)361-3091.
Contact: Michael Waskover. Manufacturer and sen ice firm. Provides printing Internet sites and direct mail
advertising, Clients publishers, hanks, stores clubs, businesses.
Needs; Works with 5-10 artists/year. Uses freelancers for advertising, brochure and catalog design, illustra
tion arsd layout.
First Contact & Terms: Send business card and photostats to be kept on file. Call for appointment to
shim portfolio. Samples not kept on fife are returned if requested. Works on assignment only. Pays by the
project $10-1,000 average. Considers skill and experience of artist aed turnaround time when establishing
payment.
CHANNEL ONE PRODUCTIONS, INC., 82-03 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica Estates NY 1 1432. (718)380-
2525. E-mail: bmp.emht<l h netcom.com. President: Burton M. Putterman. AV firm, "We are a multimedia,
and video production company for broadcast, image enhancement and P-O-P displays." Clients: multi
national corporations, recreational industry and PBS.
Needs: Works \*ith 25 freelancers/year. Assigns 100 jobs/year. Prefers teal freelancers. Works on assign-
onlv Use> freelancers mainly for work on brochures, catalogs, P-O-P displays, animation, direct mail
packages, motion pictures, logos and advertisements. Needs technical illustration. 100% of freelance work
demands of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, slides and photographs. Samples are not filed and
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks only If interested. Call to schedule an appointment to
a portfolio of original/final art, final reproduction/product, slides, video disks and videotape. Pays for
by the project, $400 minimum. Considers complexity of project and client's budget when establishing
payment. Rights vary according to project.
Tip*: **0ur ha\e increased."
^DESIGN O*$AURS, 6771 Yellow stone Bhd, Forest Hills NY 1 1375. (212)459-4438. E-mail: hanyjvido
Contact: H, Widoff. Estab. 1986. AV firm, integrated marketing commonicatioos agency.
in interactive marketing. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliation: SIGGRAPH.
Needs; Approached b\ 15 freelance illustrators aid 15 designers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators
and 6 designers/) ear. Prefers local freelancers with experience in computers, PC/Mac. Uses freelancers mainly
for interactive screens. Also for animation, logos, multimedia projects, retouching, storyboards, technical
iHiMratkm, TV/film graphics, i&eb page design. 159- of work is with print ads. 90% of freelance work
skills in Aldus PageMaker, Aidu> FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator,
Director, 3DStudio.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, tearsheets. Illustrators
send sample query letter with brochure, SASE, tearsbeets, Accepts disk submissions compati
ble will QuarkXPress, Photoshop f PC or Mac). are filed, returned by SASE or not returned.
Will for portfolio review of b&%, color final ait photographs, photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets,
transparencies, floppy with interactive work if interested. Pays by the project. Rights purchased
vary io project. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: "Maintain/obtain computer skills. 'Look-under-the-hood* fleam hardware as well)."
FINE ART PRODUCTIONS, RICHIE SURACS PICTURES, MULTIMEDIA, INTERACTIVE,
«tt»rmer3) Fine Art Productions*, 67 St., Newbuigh NY 12550-4034. Phone/fax: (914)561-5866, E-
mail: richie suraclttbs.nihv.net. Website; http://www.qeopages.com/Ho!I^
ci'rn. HomerJgev61239/home.htmI. Contact; Richie Suraci. Ad agency, AV and PR firm. Full-
>er\ ice. multimedia firm. Specializes In film, \ideo. print, magazine, documentaries and collateral. "Product
•>ptviiiliks aner u broad range of categories."
• Fine _ Art Productions is looking for artiste who specialize in science fiction and erotic art for
upcoming projects,
Needs: Approached b> 288 freelancers/} ear. Works with 12-48 freclmce illustrators and 12-48 designers/
year. "Evermne is welcome to submit work for consideration in all media." Works on assignment only.
Lses. freelancers for brochure, catalog and print ad design and illustration; stoyboards; slide illustration;
ammatics; animation: mechanicals; retouching; billboards; posters; TV/film graphics; lettering; and logos.
Also for multimedia projects. Needs editorial, technical science fiction, jungle, adventure, children's fantasy
and erotic illustration. 2fH of work is *ith print ads. 50^r of freelance work demands knowledge of "all
state of the art software/'
AD, AV, PR Firms/New York 607
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume, photographs, tearsheets,
photostats, slides, transparencies and SASE. Accepts submissions on disk compatible with Macintosh format.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back in 4-6 months if interested. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs,
b&w and color photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Requests work on spec before
assigning a job. Pays for design and illustration by the project; negotiable. Rights purchased vary according
to project.
Tips: "We need more freelance artists. Submit your work for consideration in field of interest specified."
JGARRSTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 213 N. Aurora St., Ithaca NY 14850. (607)272-1323. Creative
Director: Michael Mayhew. Estab. 1978. Ad agency, AV firm. Specializes in trade ads, newspaper ads, annual
reports, video, etc. Product specialties are financial services, industrial.
Needs: Approached by 8 freelance artists/month. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 1 freelance designer/
month. Works on assignment only. Uses freelance artists mainly for work overflow situations; some logo
specialization. Also uses freelance artists for brochure design and illustration, print ad illustration, TV/film
graphics and logos. 40% of work is with print ads. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker (IBM) or Corel.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and photocopies. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if
interested. Pays for design by the hour, $15-50. Pays for illustration by the project, $150-500. Rights pur
chased vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks, submissions.
IMAC, Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington NY 1 1743. (516)549-9666. Fax: (516)549-
9423. Executive Director: Michael Rothbard. Estab. 1974. AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes
in TV and multimedia productions.
Needs: Approached by 12 freelancers/month. Works with 3 illustrators and 2 designers/month. Prefers
freelancers with experience in computer graphics. Uses freelancers mainly for animation, TV/film graphics
and computer graphics. 50% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs. Samples are not filed and are not returned.
Reports back within 10 days. Rights purchased vary according to project.
JMEDIA LOGIC, INC., 1520 Central Ave., Albany NY 12205. (518)456-3015. Fax: (518)456-4279. E-
mail: postmaster@mlinc.com. Website: http://www.mlinc.com. Production Manager: Jen Hoehn. Estab. 1984.
Number of employees: 25. Approximate annual billing: $20 million. Integrated marketing communications
agency. Specializes in advertising, marketing communications, design. Product specialties are retail, entertain
ment. Current clients include education, business-to-business, industrial. Professional affiliations: American
Marketing Associates, Ad Club of Northeast NY.
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelance illustrators and 20-30 designers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustra
tors and 2 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in Mac/Photoshop. Also for annual reports,
brochure design, mechanicals, multimedia projects, retouching, web page design. 30% of work is with print
ads. 100% of design and 60% of illustration demand skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator, Director.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, resume. Illustrators send postcard
and/or query letter with resume. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3.
Send EPS files. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports back only if interested. Portfolios may be
dropped off Monday-Friday. Pays by the project; negotiable. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Be fast, flexible, talented and able to work with demanding creative director."
^MESMERIZED HOLOGRAPHIC MARKETING, RO. Box 984, White Plains NY 10602-0984.
(914)948-6138. Fax: (914)948-9509. Creative Director: Jeff Levine. Estab. 1986. Number of employees:
5. Holographic promotional marketing firm. Specializes In holographic promotional marketing from print
promotions to P-O-P displays. Product specialties are computer, multimedia, pharmaceutical
Needs: Approached by 3 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year. Works with 12 freelance illustrators
and 8 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in 3-D animation and virtual environments. Uses
freelancers mainly for 3-D graphic animation, medical modeling, general model making. Also for medical
illustration, multimedia projects, storyboards. 20% of design and 80% of illustration demand computer skills
in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, SGI.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send brochure, photocopies, photographs, resume, tearsheets. Illustra
tors send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, CD-ROM. Accepts
disk submissions compatible with Mac and QuarkXPress. Samples are filed and are not returned. Does not
report back. Artist should follow-up. Will contact for portfolio review if intereted. Pays by the project. Buys
all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth.
Tips: **Always make suggestions, then take direction."
608 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
JPARAGON ADVERTISING, 43 Court St., Suite 1111, Buffalo NY 14202-3101. (716)854-7161. Fax:
(716)854-7163. Art Director: Leo Abbott. Estab. 1988. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Product
specialty is food industry.
Needs: Approached by 2-3 freelance artists/month. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for
illustrations. Also for lettering. 40% of work is with print ads. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query- letter with resume, photocopies, photographs, slides, tearsheets and
transparencies. Samples are returned by SASE only if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested.
Call for appointment to show portfolio of roughs, final art, b&w photostats, transparencies, color tearsheets,
photographs, slides. Pays for illustration by the project, $50-2,500. Buys all rights or rights purchased vary
according to project.
JACK SCHECTERSON ASSOCIATES, 5316 251 Place, Little Neck NY 11362. (718)225-3536. Fax:
(718)423-3478. Principal: Jack Schecterson. Estab. 1967. Ad agency. Specializes in packaging, product
marketing, graphic design and new product introduction.
Needs: Works only with artist reps. Prefers local freelancers only. Works on assignment only. Uses freelanc
ers for package and product design and illustration, brochures, catalogs, retouching, lettering, logos. 100%
of design and 40% of illustration demand skills in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query7 letter with brochure, photocopies, tearsheets, resume, photographs,
slides, transparencies and SASE; "whatever best illustrates work." Samples not filed are returned by SASE
only if requested by artist. Request portfolio review in original query. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs, b&w and color — "whatever best illustrates
abilities/work." Pays for design and illustration by the project; depends on budget. Buys all rights.
JTOBOL GROUP, INC., 14 Vanderventer Ave., #L-2, Port Washington NY 11080. (516)767-8182. Fax:
(516)767-8185. Estab. 1981. Ad agency. Product specialties are "50/50, business and consumer." Current
clients include: Weight Watchers, Eutectict Castolin, Mainco, Lightalarms and Briarcliffe College.
Needs: Approached by 2 freelance artists/month. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and 1 designer/month.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure, catalog and print ad design and technical illustra
tion, mechanicals, retouching, billboards, posters, TV/film graphics, lettering and logos. 45% of work is with
print ads. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are returned
by SASE. Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio or mail thumbnails, roughs,
b&w and color tearsheets and transparencies. Pays for design by the hour, $25 minimum; by the project,
$100-800; by the day, $200 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $300-1,500 ($50 for spot illustra
tions). Negotiates rights purchased.
VISUAL HORIZONS, 180 Metro Park, Rochester NY 14623. (716)424-5300. Fax: (716)424-5313. E-
mail: 73730.2512@compuserve.com or slidesl@aol.com. Estab. 1971. AV firm. Full-service, multimedia
firm. Specializes in presentation products. Current clients include US government agencies, corporations and
universities.
Needs: Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for slide illustration. 10% of work is with print
ads. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator
or Arts and Letters.
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are not returned.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio review not required. Pays for design and illustration
by the hour or project, negotiated. Buys all rights.
New York City
JBARON VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, 301 E. 47th St., Suite 10M, New York NY 10017. (212)223-1826.
Fax: (212)223-3737. President: Jed Canaan. Estab. 1992, AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes
in VNRs and satellite media tours. Current clients include Sudafed, Clairol, Women's Sports Foundation.
Needs: Approached by very few freelance artists/month. Works with 0 freelance artists/month. Prefers local
artists only. Works on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are filed.
$BBDO NEW YORK, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10019-6095. (212)459-5000. Fax:
(212)459-6645. Esfab. 1891. Ad agency. Full-service multimedia firm. Senior Art Buyer: Marita R. Marone.
* BBDO New York is part of BBDO Worldwide, with offices in most major cities. BBDO art buyers
have hundreds of contacts with illustrators and agents and are not actively seeking submissions.
AD, AV, PR Firms/New York City 609
ANITA HELEN BROOKS ASSOCIATES, PUBLIC RELATIONS, 155 E. 55th St., New York NY
10022. (212)755-4498. President; Anita Helen Brooks. PR firm. Specializes in fashion, "society," travel,
restaurant, political and diplomatic and publishing. Product specialties are events, health and health cam
paigns.
Needs: Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for consumer magazines, newspapers and press releases.
"We're currently using more abstract designs."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Reports
back only if interested. Considers client's budget and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment.
Tips: tl Artists interested in working with us must provide rate schedule, partial list of clients and media
outlets. We look for graphic appeal when reviewing samples."
CANON & SHEA ASSOCIATES, INC., 224 W. 35th St., Suite 150), New York NY 10001. 1212)564-
8822. E-mail: canonshea@aol.com. Art Buyer: Sal Graci. Estab. 1978. Technical advertising/PR/maiketing
firm. Specializes in business-to-business and financial services.
Needs: Works with 20-30 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Mostly local freelancers. Uses free
lancers mainly for mechanicals and technical illustrations. 85% of work is with print ads. 100% of freelance
work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Director.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with resume, photocopies and tearsheets.
Accepts submissions on disk. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays by the
hour: $25-35 for animation, annual reports, catalogs, trade and consumer magazines: $25-50 for packaging;
$50-250 for corporate identification/graphics; $10-45 for layout, lettering and paste-up.
Tips: Finds artists through art schools, design schools and colleges, "Artists should have business-to-business
materials as samples and should understand the marketplace. Do not include fashion or liquor ads. Common
mistakes include showing wrong materials, not following up and lacking understanding of the audience."
GREY ADVERTISING INC., 777 Third Ave., New York NY 10017. Fax: (212)546-2255. Vice President/
Art Buying Manager: Patti Harris. Number of employees: 1 ,800. Specializes in cosmetics, food and toys.
Professional affiliations: Arts Buyers Club, 4A's Art Services Committee, NAFE.
Needs: Approached by hundreds of freelancers/year. Works with some freelance illustrators and few design
ers/year.
First Contact & Terms: Works on assignment only. Call at beginning of the month for appointment to
show portfolio of original/final art. Pays by the project. Considers client's budget and rights purchased when
establishing fees.
Tips: Show your work in a neat and organized manner. Have sample leave-beMnds and do not expect to
leave with a job. It takes time to plant your ideas and have them accepted."
McANDREW ADVERTISING, 2125 St. Raymond Ave., P.O. Box 254, Bronx NY 10462. Phone/fax:
(718)892-8660. Art/Creative Director: Robert McAndrew. Estab. 1961. Number of employees: 3. Approxi
mate annual billing: $130,000. Ad agency. Clients: industrial and technical firms. Current clients Include
Yula Corp. and Electronic Devices.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 3 freelance Illustrators and 5 designers/year. Uses
mostly local freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for design, direct mail, brochures/flyers and trade magazine
ads. Needs technical illustration. Prefers realistic, precise style. Prefers pen & ink, airbrush and occasionally
markers. 50% of work is with print ads. 5% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Query with photocopies, business card and brochure/flier to be kept on file.
Samples not returned. Reports in 1 month. Originals not returned. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio
review if interested. Portfolio should include roughs and final reproduction. Pays for illustration by the
project, $35-300. Pays for design by the project. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and skill
and experience of artist when establishing payment. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of mouth and
business cards in local commercial art supply stores.
Tips: Artist needs *4an understanding of the product and the importance of selling it."
JMARTIN/ARNOLD COLOR SYSTEMS, 150 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10011. (212)675-7270. Presi
dent: Martin Block. Vice President Marketing: A.D. Gewirtz. AV producer. Produces slides, filmstrips and
Vu Graphs, large blow-ups in color and b&w. Clients: industry, education, government and advertising.
Needs: Assigns 20 jobs/year. Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/month. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for presentations and display.
6 10 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
INSIDER REPORT
Targeted Promo Pieces
Open Agency Doors
\
Andrea Kaye
At many agencies, art directors, the people who de
velop the "look" for ad campaigns, hire freelancers
directly. But increasingly, art buyers will be your
contacts for agencies hiring talent. Ait buyers are
a relatively new phenomenon, says Andrea Kaye,
executive art buyer for BBDO, one of New York
City's oldest and largest ad agencies.
"An art buyer is to print what a producer is to
TV. We are Masons between the ad agency and the
client and all outside creative suppliers." The posi
tion was created by large agencies so art directors
could spend more time art directing and less time
minding to the details of hiring freelancers. Financial
accountability and a changing economy have swelled
the ranks of art buyers in smaller agencies as well
To make sure your submission gets into the right hands, research agencies you're
interested in to determine if your first contact should be the art director or art buyer.
Don't just submit to every agency, warns Kaye. Make the effort to get your promo
piece to agencies most likely to need what you have to offer. If you excel at fashion
sketches, target agencies whose clients include department stores and clothing man
ufacturers. If medical illustration is your strong suit, approach agencies specializing
in pharmaceutical companies or hospitals. To determine who an agency's clients
arc, look in Artist $ & Graphic Designer s Market or consult the Standard Directory
of Advertising Agencies in the public library.
Look through magazines, trade publications and award annuals to see how your
work measures up to the competition. Consider the published work a benchmark
from which to measure your own work. If your talents .aren't up to the work used
by larger agencies, approach a boutique (small) agency or design firm first.
Kaye advises artists to run ads in sourcebooks as soon as they can afford it. Art
directors and buyers rely on them as valuable shortcuts in the quest for variety.
While many sourcebooks have high advertising rates, competition annuals do not
charge expensive fees and are just as widely used by art directors and buyers. (See
Talent Directories subhead on page 9 for more on sourcebooks.)
Once you've targeted agencies, mail promo pieces, "A promo card is meant
to introduce your work. It can be 3 X 6 to 8 X 10. Some are accordian (folded) or
fold-outs. It should be designed for visual appeal — not cluttered, busy or confus
ing, but clean and direct/' Send your promo piece in an envelope with a cover
letter detailing your experience before you call for an interview, Kaye suggests.
Wait a few days after they receive it and then call to introduce yourself. Tell what
you do, and how it relates to the agency's work.
AD, AV, PR Firms/New York City 6 1 1
INSIDER REPORT, Kaye
When you get an appointment with an art buyer, make it easy for her to see
your work. Kaye recommends buying a manageable lap-size portfolio case rather
than one that requires a whole desktop to display. Your book may be circulated
to an art director and others who may be short on viewing space. Include 20 to
30 pieces or fewer. Show your portfolio to people whose opinions you respect
and listen for their reactions. "Lead with your strongest work — if you don't grab
them on the first few pages, you're in trouble!"
Don't expect a contract at your first meeting. The get-together of five to ten
minutes to half an hour is just an introduction to see whether the art buyer feels
your work is up to agency standards. The agency may not have an immediate
need, but if they like your work, they will file your "leave behind" and may hire
you in the future.
When you're offered a job, make sure you have a contract or purchase order
before beginning work. "It should give the details of the assignment, the rights
being purchased, how they'll use the work and the fee." Make sure you
understand the assignment. What's understood verbally may be different from
the wording on your contract. Avoid complications by asking questions until the
assignment is clear. To get help in negotiating fees, rights and other details, Kaye
suggests joining an artist's organization or consulting an experienced associate.
Even if you don't get hired at first, maintain contact by sending a new promo
card every six months or so. Look at it as a continuous process where you get to
know the agency and they get to know you and your work. "Our business is a
people business and we tend to give work to people we know," Kaye says.
"You're in sales now. Once you get your foot in the door, you're in. The hardest
thing is getting your foot in the door."
— Mart Messer
This illustration of a fanciful animal king
dom, by Bob Giusti, was used in a BBDO
ad campaign to call attention to a series of
National Audubon Society specials on PBS
sponsored by General Electric.
6 1 2 Artist? s £ Graphic Designer's Market * 97
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with resume to be kept on file. Call or write for appointment
to show portfolio, which should Include original/final art and photographs. Pays for design by the project.
Pays for illustration by the hour, $50 minimum. Original artwork relumed to artist after publication. Negoti
ates rights purchased.
Tips; Artist should have "knowledge of computer graphics."
fOUTSIDE THE BOX INTERACTIVE 133 W. 19th, Suite 10B, New York NY 1(1)1 1-41 17. f 212)463-
7160. Fax; I2I2J463-9179. E-mail: theoffice<§' outboxin.com. Website: http://www.outboxin.com. Design
Manager: Lauren Schwartz. Estab, 1995. Number of employees: 5. Integrated marketing communications
agency. Specializes in multimedia and integrated digital marketings, online and web content development.
Product specialty is business-to-business. Professional affiliations: NY New Media Assoc., Assoc. of Internet
Users, Harvestworks/Digital Media.
Heeds: Approached b> 30-40 freelance illustrators and 30-40 designers/} ear. Works with 8-10 freelance
Illustrators and 8-10 designers/year. Prefers freelancers w ith experience in computer arts. Also for airbnishleg,
animation, brochure and humorous illustration, logos, model making, multimedia projects, posters, retouch
ing, Ktoryboardv TV/film graphics, web page design. 30# of work is with print ads, SKKfc of design demands
skills in Adobe Photoshop 3, QuarkXPress 3,2, Adobe Illustrator 5, Director HTML, Java Script and any
3D program, 60fr of illustration demands skills In Adobe Photoshop 3, QuarkXPress 3.2, Adobe Illustrator
5, any animation and 3D program.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs, photostats, resume,
SASE, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Send follow-up postcard every 3 months. Accepts disk submissions
compatible with Power PC, Samples are filed and are returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review
of b&w. color, final art, photographs, roughs, tcarsheets, thumbnails, transparencies if interested. Pays by
project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: 4iBe to think on your feet, and to test your limits."
PRQ/CREATfVES COMPANY, 25 W. Burda Place, New York NY 10956-71 16. President: D. Rapp.
Estab. 1986. Ad agency and marketing/promotion PR firm. Specializes in direct mail, ads, collateral. Product
are consumer/track, goods/services.
Needs: Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for brochure and print ad design and illustration. 30#
of i& ads.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are filed and are returned by SASE. Portfolio review not required. Pays
for and by the project.
PETER ROTHHOLZ ASSOCIATES SMC., 360 Lexington Ave,, 3rd Floor, New York NY 10017-
6502. f 212)687-6565. President: Peter Rothholz. PR firm. Specializes in government (tourism and industrial
publishing, Pharmaceuticals (health and beauty products! and business services.
Heeds: Works* with 24 freelance illustrators and 24 designers/year. Works on assignment only. Needs editorial
illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Call for appointment to show portfolio of resume or brochure/flyer to be kept
on file, Samples are returned by SASE Reports back in 2 weeks. Assignments made based on freelancer's
cost, style and whether he/she is local. Originals are not returned. Sometimes requests work on
spec assigning a job. Negotiates payment on client's budget. Finds artists through word of
and submissions.
TALC0 PRODUCTIONS, 279 E. 44th St., New York NY 10017. 1212)697-4015. Fax: f 21 2)697-4827.
President: Lawrence, Number of employees: 5. TV/film producer. Specializes in nonprofit organizations,
industry, associations aad PR firms. Produces videotapes, motion pictures and some filmstrips and sound-
slide sets. Professional affiliation: DGA.
Needs: Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers with profes
sional experience. 15^ of freelance week demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: query letter with resume, brochure and SASE. Reports back only if inter
ested. Portfolio should include rough's, final reproduction/product, and color photostats and photographs.
Pavmem varies according to assignment. Pays on production. Originals sometimes returned at job's comple
tion. By\s all rights. Considers complexity of project client's budget and rights purchased when establishing
pu\ mem.
FOR A LIST of markets Interested in humorous illustration, cartooning and
caricatures, refer to the Humor Index at the back of this book.
AD, AY, PR Firms/North Dakota 6 1 3
TRITON AND COMPANY, (formerly Triton Advertising Inc.), 15 W. 44th St., New York NY 10036.
(2 1 2)840-3040. E-mail: triton@aol. PR firm, Estab. 1 950. Clients: fashion industry, entertainment and Broad
way shows,
Needs: Works with 6 illustrators and 6 designers/year. Uses freelancers for consumer magazines, brochures/
flyers and newspapers; occasionally buys cartoon-style illustrations. Prefers pen & ink and collage. 90% of
work is with print ads. 100% of design and 70% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus
FreeHand and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample with brochure and resume to B. Epstein. Accepts submis
sions on disk compatible with Mac. Originals not returned. Pays for illustration and design by the project,
$100-3,500.
Tips: "Don't get too complex — make it really simple. Don't send originals."
VAN VECHTEN & ASSOCIATES PUBLIC RELATIONS, The Carriage House, 142 E. 30th St., New
York NY 10016. (212)684-4646. President: Jay Van Vechten. Number of employees: 8. Approximate annual
billing: $1.1 million. PR firm. Clients: medical, consumer products, industry7. Client list available for SASE.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 8 freelance illustrators and 8 designers/year. Works
on assignment only. Uses artists for editorial and medical illustration, consumer and trade magazines, bro
chures, newspapers, stationery, signage, AV presentations and press releases. 20% of freelance work demands
computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, business card, photographs or photostats.
Samples not returned. Reports back only if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Considers
client's budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
JWILCOX AND ASSOCIATES, 50 W. 23rd, llth Floor, New York NY 10010. (212)675-4300. Fax:
(212)924-0821. Creative Director: Melody Kaplan. Estab. 1910. Number of employees: 30. Financial market
ing agency. Specializes in financial communications. Product specialty is banks. Current clients include
United Jersey, Citibank, Citicorp, Chase Manhattan Bank. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 7 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and
4 designers/year. Prefers local designers with experience in financials. Uses freelancers mainly for design.
Also for brochure and web page design, logos, posters, storyboards. 10% of work is with print ads. 100%
of design demands skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume, slides. Illustrators send postcard sample
of work with brochure, resume. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress. Send EPS files.
Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of final art and slides if interested. Pays for design by
the hour, $35-40. Pays for illustration by the project. Buys first rights.
North Carolina
IMAGE ASSOCIATES INC., 4909 Windy Hill Dr., Raleigh NC 27609. (919)876-6400. Fax: (919)876-
7064. President: David Churchill Estab. 1984. Number of employees: 35. AV firm. "'Visual communications
firm specializing in computer graphics and AV, multi-image, interactive multimedia, print and photographic
applications."
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 4 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in high-tech orientations and computer-graphics. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for brochure design and illustration. Also for print ad design and illustration, slide
illustration, animation and retouching. 25% of work is with print ads. 90% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop and Macromind Director.
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed or are
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail
roughs, finished art samples, tearsheets, final reproduction/product and slides. Pays for design and illustration
by the project $100 minimum. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and how work will be used
when establishing payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
North Dakota
FLINT COHMUNICATIONS, 101 Tenth St. N., Fargo ND 58302. (701)237-4850. Fax: (701)234-9080.
Art Director: Gerri Lien. Estab. 1947. Number of employees: 25. Approximate annual billing: $9 million.
Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Product specialties are agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare,
insurance and banking. Client list available upon request. Professional affiliations: AIGA.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 6-10 freelance illustrators and 3-4 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for annual reports, brochure design and illustration, lettering, logos and TV/film graphics.
6 1 4 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
4CFc of work is with print ads. 2CFr of work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe
Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard- ^ize sample of work and quen letter. Samples are filed. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pa\s for illustration by the project, $100-2,0(10.
Rights purchased van according to project.
Ohio
ADVERTISING, INC., Bldg., Suite 645. 1422 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 441 15-
1901. ? 2! 61621-6800. Fax: (216)621-6*06. President: Baron. Estab. 1956. Ad agency. Specializes In
ad*» and collateral. Product specialties are basines^-to-buslness, food, building products, technical
products, industrial food service.
Needs: Approached b> 30-40 freelance artists/month. Prefers artists with experience In food and technical
Work* on assignment only. Uses freelance artists mainly for specialized projects. Also uses
artists for brochure, catalog and print ad illustration and retouching. 90£ of work is with print ads.
Freelancers be familiar with Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand Adobe illustrator or
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Seat! letter with and photocopies. Samples are filed and are not
Doeh not report back, "Artist send only samples or copies that do not need returning," Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should Include final art and tearsheets.
Pav for design depend^ on style. Pay for Hustration depends on technique. Buys all rights. Finds artists
agents, sourcebcvoks. word of mouth and submissions.
HOLLAND ADVERTISING, 252 Ave., Cincinnati OH 45220, (513^221-1252. Fax; (513)221-
0758. E-mail: ho!iand@)eos.net. Estab, 1937, Number of employees: 12. Approximate annual billing: $7
Ad agency. Full-service. firm. Specializes in trade, print, newspaper and direct
is affiliation: TAAN.
Needs: by 6- 1 2 freelancers/year. Works 5-10 freelance illustrators and 2-3 designers/year.
In Macintosh. Uses freelancers for brochure illustration, logos, retouching and
TV/film of work knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand
QuarkXPress and Illustrator,
First Contut & Terms; query with photocopies and resume. Accepts submissions on disk.
Samples are und are not returned, Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio h&w ansj color art, photographs, roughs, teas-sheets and thumbnails. Pays for
b) the hour, b\ the project and by the day. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary
ng to project.
ffNSTANT REPLAY, Dept. AM, 1349 E. McMillan, Cincinnati OH 452%. (513)861-7065. President:
Tern Hamad. Estab. 1977, AV/Post PrcKJuction/Graphic Design firm, "We are a Mi-service film/video
production and video post production with our own sound stage. We also do traditional animation,
with Ham. and 3-D for groups, corporate entities and ad
agencies. We do corporate identity pieces as well as affiliate packages, car dealership spots
aid and for TV market." Current clients Include Procter and Gamble,
NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX
Mewls: with I Prefers with experience in video production. Works on
only. Uses* for production. Also use freelancers for storyboards. aoirnatics,
and TV/film graphics.
First Contact It Terms: with resume, photocopies, and videotape. "Interesting
are filed." not are bj SASE only if requested. Reports back only if interested.
Call for to portfolio. Pays by the hour, $25-50 or by the project and by the day
« negotiated by of days.) Pays for by the day, $75-300. Considers complexity of project,
client's budget and time when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
LOHRE & ASSOCIATES. 2330 Victor}' Parkway, Suite 701 Cincinnati OH 452%. (513)%!-! 174. E-
mail: lohrc@'I2c.nei. Website: http:/m^wJ2c.Bct/-Iolire, President: Chuck Lohre, Number of employees:
1, Approximate annual billing: $! million. Ad agency. Specializes in industrial firms. Professional affiliation:
BMA.
Heeds: Approached b\ 24 freelancers/year. Works with 10 illustrators and 10 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelance artists for roagazi«s, direct mail, P-OP displays, multimedia,
brochures and catalogs,, i (KK? of freelance work of PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand
and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms; Send postcard sample, Accepts submissions on disk, any Mac application. Pays
for design and illustration bv the hour, $10 minimum,
AD, AV, PR Firms/Ohio 615
Tips: Looks for artists who "have experience in chemical and mining industry, can read blueprints and have
worked with metal fabrication. Needs Macintosh-literate artists who are willing to work at office, during day
or evenings."
^RT ^fJ*SMS COMMUNICATIONS, Bank One Center, Suite 1300, 600 Superior Ave., Cleveland OH
44114-2650. (216)522-1909. Fax: (216)479-6801. President: Arthur M. Merims. Number of employees' 4
Approximate annual billing: $800,000. Ad agency/PR firm. Current clients include Ohio Pest Control Associ
ation, HQ Business Centers, Osborn Engineering, Patrick Douglas, Inc., Woodruff Foundation.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 1-2 freelance illustrators and 3 designers/year.
Prefers local freelancers. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for work on trade magazines
brochures, catalogs, signage, editorial illustrations and AV presentations, 20% of freelance work demands
computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples to be kept on file. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of ^copies of any kind" as samples. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job Pays
for design and illustration by the hour, $20-60, or by the design project, $300-1,200. Considers complexity
of project, client's budget and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Finds artists through
contact by phone or mail.
Tips: When reviewing samples, looks for "creativity and reasonableness of cost."
PIHERA ADVERTISING ASSOCIATES, INC, 1605 Ambridge Rd., Dayton OH 45459. (5 13)433-98 14
President: Larry Pihera. Estab. 1970. Ad agency, PR firm. Full-service multimedia firm. Specializes in
magazine ads, collateral, corporate video production. Product specialties are industrial and retail. Client list
not available.
Needs: Approached by 10 freelancers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators/year. Uses freelancers for
animation, annual reports, billboards, brochure design and illustration, catalog illustration, lettering, mechani
cals, retouching and signage. 50% of work is with print ads. 10% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and photostats. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Does not report back. Artist should follow up. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review
if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color photographs. Pays for design and illustration by the
project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through submissions.
JTRIAD, (Terry Robie Industrial Advertising, Inc.), 7654 W. Bancroft St., Toledo OH 43617-1656.
(419)241-5110. President/Creative Director: Janice Robie. Ad agency specializing in graphics and promo
tions. Product specialties are industrial, consumer.
Needs: Assigns 30 freelance jobs/year. Works with 5 illustrators/year and 20 designers/year. Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers for consumer and trade magazines, brochures, catalogs, newspapers, film-
strips, stationery, signage, P-O-P displays, AV presentations, posters and illustrations (technical and/or cre
ative). 100% of design and 50% of illustration require computer skills. Also needs freelancers experienced
in CD-ROM for authoring, animation and design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and slides, photographs, photostats or printed
samples. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac or Windows. Samples returned by SASE if not
filed. Reports only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio, which should include roughs,
finished art, final reproduction/product and tearsheets. Pays by the hour, $10-60 or by the project, $25-2,500*
Considers client's budget and skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Negotiates rights
purchased.
Tips: "We are interested in knowing your specialty."
JWATT, ROOP & CO., 1100 Superior Ave., Suite 1350, Cleveland OH 44114. (216)566-7019. Fax:
(216)566-0857. Vice President: Tom Federico. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 30. Approximate annual
billing: $3 million. Integrated marketing communications agency. Specializes in annuals, sales literature, ads.
Product specialties are manufacturing, high tech, healthcare. Current clients include NCR, RPM, TRW,
AT&T. Professional affiliations: AIGA, Cleveland Ad Club.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year. Works with 3 freelance illustrators
and 6 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Uses freelancers mainly for overflow. Also for airbrushing;
animation; humorous, medical and technical illustration; lettering, mechanicals, model making, multimedia
projects, storyboards, TV/film graphics. 10% of work is with print ads. 100% of design demands skills in
Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator. 50% of illustration
demands skills in Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies. Illustrators send postcard sample
of work. Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS files. Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio of color, final art, photographs may be dropped off. Pays
for design by the hour, $20-30. Pays for illustration by the project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through word
of mouth, creative outlet books.
Tips: "Be flexible and fast."
6 1 6 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market *97
Oregon
ADFIUATION ADVERTISING & DESIGN, 323 W 13th A\e., Eugene OR 97401. 1 503)687*8262.
Fax: < 503 tft87-8576. Presidem/Crea'ive Director: Garv Schubert. Media Director/VP: Gwen Schubert, Estab,
1976. Ad agency. "We provide full-service dd^nkng to a wide variety of regional and national accounts.
Our specialty is media, serving prt'dnmmantlv industrial and husiness-to-busine^s advertisers."1 Product
specialties are forest products, heavy equipment, software, ^porting equipment, food and medical.
Heeds: Wtnrks vnth approximately 4 freelance illustrators and 2 designers/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for specially styles. Also for brixtoe and magazine ad illustration (editorial, techni
cal and retouching, animation, films and lettering. SO*/ of work is with print ads. SCFt of freelance
work knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand. MultiMedia, Director. 3D
er Adobe Photoshop,
First Contact Jc Terms: Send letter, brochure, resume, slides and photographs. Samples are filed
or are b} SASE only if requested. Reports tuck only if interested. Write for appointment to shew
portfolio Pavs for design illustration and by the hour, $25-1 fit. Rights purchased vary according to project,
Tips; "We're bus}. So tollfw up with reminders of your specialty, current Camples of >onr work and the
convenience of dealing with you. We are Booking at metre electronic illustration. Find out uhat the agency
does mont often an-d pttduce a relative example for indication that you are up for doing the real thing!
Follow-up after initial interne* of ^ampies. Do not ^end fine art, abstract subjects.'*
^CREATIVE COMPANY, INC., Dept. AM, 3276 Commercial St. SE, OR 97302. 1503)363-
4433. E-mail1 crHnity & open.org. President/Owner: Jennifer Larsen Morrow. Specializes in marketing-driven
corporate sdentily. collateral, direct mail packaging and P-O-P displays. Product specialties are food, garden
pnxlucts, fmancaai unices, collegers, pharmaceutical, medical, technical instruments, franchises, transporta
tion program*.
Nceds:*W<rrks with 3-7 freelance designers and 3»7 illustrator^ ear, Prefers artists, Works on assign-
only. Uses freelancers for design, illustration, computer (Mac), retouching and lettering.
"Looking for clean, fresh design^!" 80fr of design and 3IH of iltostraiion skills in QuarkXPress,
Aldtte Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: query Idler with brochure, resume, card, photocopies and tearsheets
id be kept on file, bv SASE onl> if requested. An Director v» ill contact for portfolio review
if MWe a review. Years of not If portfolio is good. We
to discuss iEdi^idua! projects/iime/approach.*' Pays for design by the hour or
project. $25*75 Pays for by the project. Considers compfcxit)1 of project and skill and experience
of establishing
Tips: mistakes in samples or portfolios are: ktl I poor presentation,
&*! mounted t*r orgjmzed: 2s no! long it took to do a job to provide a budget
?: 3 1 nnt den)ont>tratm£ an of the audience, the problem or priming process and how their
wi'A %}\l translate mt<j a printed copy; 4} just dropping in without an appointment; 5) not following up
period^!!} ti» update !nfurmatK»n 4>r a resume that might be on file."
SULUVAN PATT1SON CLEVENGER i former!) Sullivan Pattlsool, 219 SW Stark St., #2CX),
OR 9721M-26TJ2. iSSi226»4553, Fax; i503")273-S052. E-mail; hpatdson@aol.com. Art Director:
Kiixien Firs^yd. Partner: HMT\ Pa!ti»n. £\tab. 19KK. Number of employees: 12. Approximate annual billing:
SH-10 miiiiun, AJ agenc>, PR Firm,, Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in print, broadcast and PR.
specialties are healthcare, reswt, restaurant, real estate, high tech Industries and lumber. Client list
request. Pn^'essk»nal affilutwns: PAR PA A A,
Aj^troached b> nver 1CMI freelancers/^ear. Work> vfcith 10-20 freelance illustrators/year. Also Uses
freeianters tor billbcard^. and catalog illustration, retouching acid TV/film graphics. SOSIr of work
i*. A'ltfi print adk 51 IH of freelance work knowledge of Adobe Pfiotoshop, QuarkXPress and Adobe
HkHiatitr,
First Contact it Terms: Send postcard-size of work, and tearsheets. Art Director
VMJ! ci»nij*;t arti^ for pwlfoliit revje* if interesieti. Portfolio should include "anything in a good creative
pr.Nt'nuikirL** Pavment for illustration depends on the project. Rights purchased vary according to project,
Finds art^h through CreatM Bith'k BwtL WorkbiH»ii< magazines, word of mouth, submissions,
Tips; fmpre^ art director **with intelligence, ttpen-minded altitude, creative, break-through work only; and
"
Pennsylvania
PALL ADVERTISING AND MARKETING, 1689 GO^H Ave., Lancaster PA 17601. (717)299-1598.
Fu\; i7!""C9^MfWj( Art Director: Marlin Miller. Eslab. 1985, Number of employees: 7. Approximate annual
AD, AV, PR Firms/Pennsylvania 6 1 7
billing: $5 million. Integrated marketing communications agency. Specializes in new market development.
Professional affiliation: Central Pennsylvania Ad Club.
• Ball Advertising received nine Addy awards in the 1 995 Central Pennsylvania Ad Club competition.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 5 freelance illustrators arid
1 designer/year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. Also for airbrushing; animation; brochure, catalog,
humorous and technical illustration; logos; multimedia projects; retouching; signage; storyboards; TV/film
graphics; web page design. 20% of work is with print ads. 80% of design demands skills in Aldus PageMaker,
Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with photocopies, resume. Illustrators send query
letter with photocopies, photographs. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Aldus PageMaker 5.0, Aldus
FreeHand 5.0 or Adobe Photoshop 3.0. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of final art,
photographs if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $15-35. Pays for illustration by the project. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through agents, direct mail, sourcebooks.
JBELLHEDIA CORP., (formerly Gra-Mark Advertising), P.O. Box 1 8053, Pittsburgh PA 15236. (4 1 2)469-
0301 . Fax: (412)469-8244. Full-service, multimedia firm. Product specialty is business-to-business telephonic
production.
Needs: Prefers local artists only. Uses freelance artists mainly for print ad, brochure and logo design. Also
uses freelance artists for catalog and print ad design. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Accepts submissions on disk.
Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Artist should follow up with call Portfolio
should include thumbnails, roughs, final art and mechanicals. Pays for design and illustration by the hour or
by the project. Buys reprint rights or all rights. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions.
JTHE CONCEPTS CORP., Dept. AM, 120 Kedron Ave., Holmes PA 19043. (610)461-1600, Fax;
(610)461-1650. President: James Higgins. Estab. 1962. AV firm. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes
in design, collateral, location and studio photography, computer graphics and special effects photography.
Product specialties are computer, medical and industrial. Current clients include Unisys, GE, Westinghouse,
Wyeth-Ayerst, Franklin Mint, Hercules and DuPont.
Needs: Approached by 8-10 artists/month. Works with 6 illustrators and 6 designers/month. Prefers local
artists with experience in collateral and AV design, type-spec, layout, comps and client contact. Uses freelanc
ers mainly for fill-in for overflow and special design illustrator talent. Also for brochure, catalog and print
ad design and illustration; storyboards; multimedia; mechanicals; and TV/film graphics. 25% of work is with
print ads. 75% of design and 50% of illustration demand computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Samples are filed or are returned. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, tearsheets and
slides. Pays for design by the hour, $10-60; or estimated by the project. Pays for illustration by the project.
Buys first rights.
CROSS KEYS ADVERTISING & MARKETING, INC., 329 S. Main St., Doylestown PA 18901.
(215)345-5435. Fax: (215)345-4570. President: Laura T. Barnes. Estab. 1981. Number of employees: 10.
Approximate annual billing; $2 million. Ad agency.
Needs: Approached by 30 freelancers/year. Works with 4 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Prefers
local freelancers. Uses freelancers for design and illustration, logos, mechanicals and retouching. 80% of
work is with print ads. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and
Adobe Illustrator on Mac.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies and resume. k'We will accept work in Adobe
Illustrator 5.0 or as EPS files and in QuarkXPress 3.31." Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist
for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, roughs. Pays for design
and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
JTHE NEIMAN GROUP, Harrisburg Transportation Center, Fourth and Chesnut St., Harrisburgh PA
19101. (717)232-5554. Fax: (717)232-7998. E-mail: neimangrp@aol.com. Art Director: Paul Murray. Estab.
1978. Full-service ad agency specializing in print collateral and ad campaigns. Product specialties are healthc
are, banks, retail and industry.
Needs: Works with 5 illustrators and 4 designers/month. Prefers local artists with experience in comps and
roughs. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for advertising illustration and comps. Also uses
freelancers for brochure design, mechanicals, retouching, lettering and logos. 50% of work is with print ads.
3% of design and 1% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume. Illustrators send postcard sample, query
letter and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested.
Portfolio should include color and b&w samples, thumbnails, roughs, original/final art, photographs. Pays
for design and illustration by the project, $300 minimum. Buys all rights. Finds artists through sourcebooks
and workbooks.
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Tips: '^Everybody looks great on paper. Try to get a potential client's attention with a novel concept. Never,
ever, miss a deadline. Enjoy what you do. There will be a need for more multimedia and electronic design.
We are moving in that direction gradually."
PERCEPTIVE MARKETERS AGENCY LTD., 1100 E. Hector St., Suite 301, Conshohocken PA 19428-
2394. (610)825-8710. Fax: (610)825-9186. E-mail: perceptmkt@aol.com. Creative Director. Jason Solovitz.
Estab. 1972. Number of employees: 8. Approximate annual billing: $4 million. Ad agency. Product specialties
are communications, sports, hospitals, health care consulting, computers (software and hardware), environ
mental products, automotive, insurance, financial, food products and publishing. Professional Affiliation:
Philadelphia Ad Club, Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association, AANI, Second Wind Network.
Needs: Approached by 20 freelancers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Uses
80% local talent. In order of priority, uses freelancers for computer production, photography, illustration,
comps/layout and design/art direction. Also for multimedia. "Concepts, ability to follow instructions/layouts
and precision/accuracy are important." lOO^c of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Quark
XPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. 50# of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send resume and photostats, photographs and tearsheets to be kept on file.
Accepts as samples "whatever best represents artist's work— but preferably not slides." Accepts submissions
on disk. Samples not filed are returned by SASE only. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment
to show portfolio. Pays for design by the hour or by the project. Pays for illustration by the project, up to
$3,500. Considers complexity of the project, client's budget and turnaround time when establishing payment.
Buys all rights.
Tips: "Freelance artists should approach us with unique, creative and professional work. And it's especially
helpful to follow-up interviews with new samples of work (i.e., to send a month later a 'reminder' card or
sample of current work to keep on file)."
Rhode Island
MARTIN THOMAS, INC., 26 Bosworth St., Harrington RI 02&06-4108. (401)245-8500. Fax: (401)245-
1242. E-mail: 75017.2370@compuserve.com. Production Manager: Richard E. Rounds. Estab. 1987. Number
of employees: 12. Approximate annual billing: $7 million. Ad agency, PR firm. Specializes in industrial,
tasiiess-to-business. Product specialties are plastics, medical and automotive. Professional affiliations: Four
AAAA Boston Ad Club.
Needs: Approached by 10-15 freelancers/year. Works with 1 freelance illustrator and 10-15 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in business-to-business/industrial. Uses freelancers mainly for design of
ads, literature and direct mail. Also for brochure and catalog design and illustration. 85% of work is print
ads. 70^r of design and 40% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed and are returned.
Reports back within 3 weeks. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color final art. Pays for design and illustration by the hour and by the project. Buys
all rights. Finds artists through Creative Black Book.
Tips: Impress agency by "knowning industries we serve."
South Carolina
J|IT INTERACTIVE MEDIA TM, 8 Park Dr., York SC 29745-2029. (803)628-0015. Fax: (803)684-
4242, E-mail: jit<&jit,com. Website: http://www.jit.com. Contact: Peggy Sigmon. Estab. 1995. Number of
emplo>ees: 2. Ad agency. Specializes in Internet, web services, design. Current clients include ABIN, Com,
D&D Herbs. Professional affiliation: US Chamber of Commerce.
Needs; Approached by 3 freelance illustrators and 6 designers/year. Works with 2 freelance illustrators and 2
designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in HTML, JAVA. Also for brochure design and illustration,
multimedia projects, web page design, JAVA. 5% of work is with print ads. 100% of freelance work demands
skills in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, SASE, tearsheets and/or web page printout.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 7.5/version 3.3. Send EPS files. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 2 weeks. Will contact for portfolio review of color, final art, tearsheets if interested.
Pays by the project; negotiable. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through Creative
Black Book, online services (CompuServe), word of mouth, submissions.
Tips: 4tBe yourself and have passion!"
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Tennessee
JMEDIAGRAPHICS, 717 Spring St., P.O. Box 12525, Memphis TN 38182-0525. (901)324-1658, Fax:
(901)323-7214. CEO: ID. Kinney. Estab. 1973. Integrated marketing communications agency. Specializes
in all visual communications. Product specialties are financial, fundraising, retail business-to-business. Client
list available upon request. Professional affiliations: Memphis Area chamber, B.B.B.
® This firm reports they are looking for top illustrators only. When they find illustrators they like,
they generally consider them associates and work with them on a continual basis.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Accepts disk submissions compati
ble with Mac or PC. Send EPS file. Also CD-ROM. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for
portfolio review if interested. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Texas
DYKEMAN ASSOCIATES INC., 4115 Rawlins, Dallas TX 75219. (214)528-2991. Fax: (214)528-0241.
Contact: Alice Dykeman. PR/marketing firm. Specializes in business, industry', sports, environmental, energy,
health.
Needs: Works with 30 illustrators and designers/year. "We prefer artists who can both design and illustrate."
Local freelancers only. Uses freelancers for editorial and technical illustration, brochure design, exhibits,
corporate identification, signs, posters, ads and all design and finished artwork for graphics and printed
materials.
First Contact & Terms: Request portfolio review in original query. Pays by the project, $250-3,000.
"Artist makes an estimate; we approve or negotiate."
Tips: "Be enthusiastic. Present an organized portfolio with a variety of work. Portfolio should reflect all
that an artist can do. Don't include examples of projects for which you only did a small part of the creative
work. Have a price structure but be willing to negotiate per project. We prefer to use artists/designers/
illustrators who will work with barter (trade) dollars and join one of our associations. We see steady growth
ahead."
FUTURETALK TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC., P.O. Box 270942, Dallas TX 75227-
0942. Contact: Marketing Department Manager. Estab. 1993. Ad agency and PR firm. Full-service, multime
dia firm and telecommunications company. Specializes in MCI videophone sales (authorized MCI dealer).
Current clients include small to medium businesses and individuals,
Needs: Approached by 20-30 freelancers/year. Works with 10-15 illustrators and 2-3 designers/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in computer graphics. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for
promotional projects. Also for brochure and catalog illustration, storyboards, animation, model making,
billboards and TV/film graphics. 20% of work is with print ads. 60% of freelance work demands computer
skills.
First Contact £ Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, photographs and SASE, Samples
are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art, tearsheets
and photostats. Pays for design by the hour, $10-25; by the project, $250-2,500; by the day, $250-2,500.
Pays for illustration by the hour, $20-40; by the project, $250-2,500; by the day, $250-2,500. Rights purchased
vary according to project. Finds artists through sourcebooks, word of mouth and artists' submissions.
Tips: "Please either write for Job Package (include $3) or dial from fax machine line and press start to
(800)934-1618."
HEPWORTH ADVERTISING COMPANY, 3403 McKinney Ave., Dallas TX 75204. (214)526-7785,
Manager: S.W. Hepworth. Full-service ad agency. Clients: finance, consumer and industrial firms.
Needs: Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for brochure and newspaper ad design, direct mail
packages, magazine ad illustration, mechanicals, billboards and logos.
First Contact & Terms: Send a query letter with tearsheets. Samples are not filed and are returned by
SASE only if requested by artist. Does not report back. Portfolio should include roughs. Pays for design and
illustration by the project. Considers client's budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: Looks for variety in samples or portfolio.
fMcCANN-ERICKSON WORLDWIDE, Suite 1900, 1360 Post Oak Blvd., Houston TX 77056.
(713)965-0303. Creative Director: Jesse Caesar. Ad agency. Clients: all types including consumer, industrial,
gasoline, transportation/air, entertainment, computers and high-tech.
Needs: Works with about 20 illustrators/month. Uses freelancers in all media.
First Contact & Terms: Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Selection based
on portfolio review. Pays for design by the hour, $40 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $100
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minimum. Negotiates payment based on client's budget and where work will appear. Finds artists through
word of mouth.
Tips: Wants to see full range of work including past work used by other ad agencies and tearsheets of
published art in portfolio.
JTHE TENAGRA CORPORATION, 1100 Hercules, #120, Houston TX 77058. (713)480-6300. Fax:
(713)480-7715. E-mail: info@tenagra.com. Website: http://www.tenagra.com/. Director UFB Services: Mela-
nie Mitchell. Estab. 1993. Number of employees: 7. Internet marketing and PR firm. Specializes in PR and
promotion via the Internet. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Prefers local freelancers with experience in HTML, design, Internet experience. Uses freelancers
mainly for design, HTML coding. Also for web page design. 100% of freelance design demands skills in
Aldus PageMaker 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, QuarkXPress 3.0. 100% of freelance illustration demands skills
in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure, resume, slides. Illustrators send query
letter with photographs, slides. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Aldus PageMaker 5.0 or Adobe
Photoshop 3.0 (Mac versions). Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. Follow-up with call and/
or letter. Portfolio should include final art, photographs, roughs. Pays $45 maximum. Buys all rights.
Tips: ''Know the design constraints of the Internet."
JEVANS WYATT ADVERTISING, P.O. Box 18958, Corpus Christi TX 78480-8958. (512)854-1661.
Creative Director: E. Wyatt. Estab. 1975. Ad agency. Full-service, multimedia firm. Specializes in general
and industrial advertising.
Needs: Approached by 2-4 freelance artists/month. Works with 2-3 illustrators and 5-6 designers/month.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for ad design and illustration, brochure and catalog design and
illustration, storyboards, retouching, billboards, posters, TV/film graphics, lettering, logos and industrial/
technical art. 80% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send a query letter with brochure, photocopies, SASE, resume and photographs.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month. Call for
appointment to show portfolio or mail thumbnails, roughs and b&w and color photostats, tearsheets and
photographs. Pays by the hour, by the project, or by arrangement. Buys all rights.
Utah
BROWNING ADVERTISING, 1 Browning Place, Morgan UT 84050. (801)876-2711, ext. 336. Fax:
(801)876-3331. Senior Art Director: Brent Evans. Estab. 1878. Distributor and marketer of outdoor sports
products, particularly firearms. Inhouse agency for 3 main clients. Inhouse divisions include non-gun hunting
products, firearms and accessories.
Needs: Approached by 50 freelancers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators and 20 designers/year.
Prefers freelancers with experience in outdoor sports — hunting, shooting, fishing. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers mainly for design, illustration and production. Also for advertising and brochure layout,
catalogs, product rendering and design, signage, P-O-P displays, and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets, slides, photographs and transparen
cies. Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio,
mail photostats, slides, tearsheets, transparencies and photographs. Pays for design by the hour, $50-75. Pays
for illustration by the project. Buys all rights or reprint rights.
JALAN FRANK & ASSOCIATES INC., Dept. AM, 1524 S. 1 100 E., Salt Lake City UT 84105. (801)486-
7455. Art Director: Kazuo Shiotani. Serves clients in travel, fast food chains and retailing.
Needs: Uses freelancers for illustrations, animation and retouching for annual reports, billboards, ads,
letterheads, TV and packaging.
First Contract & Terms: Mail art with SASE. Reports within 2 weeks. Minimum payment: $500, anima
tion; $100, illustrations; $200, brochure layout.
Virginia
JDEADY ADVERTISING, Dept. AM, 17 E. Gary St., Richmond VA 23219. (804)643-4011. President:
Jim Deady. Specializes in industrial, financial, manufacturing equipment, medical supplies, real estate and
displays and publications. Clients: industrial (nautical), food service, health care.
Needs: Works with 10-12 freelance illustrators and 8-10 designers/year. Seeks only local or regional artists
with minimum of 2 years experience with an agency. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for design
and illustration, for brochures, magazine ads, websites and interactive presentation. Needs technical illustra-
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tion. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with resume to be kept on file; also send photocopies
with SASE to be returned. Illustrators send postcard sample. Reports back only if interested. Call or write
for appointment to show portfolio, which should include photostats. Pays for design by the project, $250-
2,500. Pays for illustration by the project, $275-1,500 average.
Tips: "Agency is active; freelancers who are accessible are our most frequently-used resource.'*
LONGLEY/BABB & ASSOCIATES, Box 32107, Hillsboro VA 22312. (540)668-6039. Fax: (540)668-
9018. Partner: Drew Babb. Estab. 1993. Number of employees: 3. Ad agency, PR firm. Full-service, multime
dia firm. Specializes in advertising and PR in all media. Also marketing counsel, advocacy, public service
advertising, the arts and education. Current clients include National Business Education Association, National
Association of Children's Hospitals, Union of Concerned Scientists, Music Educators National Conference,
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Very Special Arts. Client list available upon request.
Needs: Approached by 12-25 freelancers/year. Works with 10-20 freelance illustrators and 5-10 designers/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for design and production. Also uses freelancers for annual reports, brochure
design and illustration, logos, mechanicals, posters and retouching. 75% of work is with print ads. 75% of
freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress 3.31.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard-size sample of work or brochure. Samples are filed and are not
returned. Does not report back. Artist should "send updated sample(s) about once a year." Pays for design
and illustration by the project. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through Communication Arts, Ad
Week and Creative Source Book.
Tips: "Send great samples! Computer design is often the crippler of the written word."
JVIVID IMAGES PRESS, INC., 8907 Necessary Rd, #100, Wise VA 24293. (540)328-2223. Fax:
(540)328-6915. E-mail: jallio@cre.com. President: Jacqueline C. Allio. Estab. 1975. Specializes in webpages.
Product specialties motorsports. Professional affiliations: AARWBA, AICPA, ABBSA.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 10 freelance illustrators
and 10 designers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in HTML. Uses freelancers mainly for contract
jobs. Also for brochure and technical illustration, logos, multimedia projects, posters, TV/film graphics,
webpage design. 80% of work is with print ads. 80% of freelance work demands skills in Aldus PageMaker,
Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies, resume, SASE. Send follow-up postcard
every 4 months. Accepts disk submissions compatible with DOS and Windows on 3.5 or 5.25 disks. Samples
are filed or returned by SASE. Reports back within 15 days. Portfolios may be dropped off every Tuesday.
Will contact for portfolio review of photostats, diskettes if interested. Pays by the project, $35 minimum.
Negotiates rights purchased. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through word of mouth,
submissions, agents.
Tips: "We welcome new talent."
Wisconsin
AGA COMMUNICATIONS, (formerly Greinke, Eiers & Associates), 2557 C. N. Terrace Ave., Milwau
kee WI 53211-3822. (414)962-9810. Fax: (414)352-3233. CEO: Arthur Greinke. Estab. 1984. Number of
employees: 7. Ad agency, PR firm. Full-service multimedia firm. Specializes in special events (large display
and photo work), print ads, TV ads, radio, all types of printed material (T-shirts, newsletters, etc.). Current
clients include Great Circus Parade, Eastside Compact Disc and Landmark Theatre Chain. Professional
affiliations: PRSA, IABC, NARAS.
Needs: Approached by 125 freelancers/year. Works with 25 freelance illustrators and 25 designers/year.
Uses freelancers for "everything and anything"— brochure and print ad design and illustration, storyboards,
slide illustration, retouching, model making, billboards, posters, TV/film graphics, lettering and logos. Also
for multimedia projects. 40% of work is with print ads. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand or Powerpoint.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies,
photographs, SASE, slides, tearsheets, transparencies. Accepts disk submissions compatible with BMP files,
Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back
only if interested. Art Director will contact artists for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
b&w and color thumbnails, roughs, final art, tearsheets, photographs, transparencies, etc. Pays by personal
contract. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through submissions and word of mouth.
Tips: "We look for stunning, eye-catching work — surprise us!'1
JMARATHON COMMUNICATIONS, 2001 Second St., Wausau WI 54403. (715)845-4231. Fax:
(715)845-9276. E-mail: rwunsch@marcomm.com. Website: http://www.emarkets.com. Creative Director:
Rick Wunsch. Estab. 1926. Number of employees: 140, Approximate annual billing: $16 million. Marketing
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communications agency/design firm and commercial printer. Specializes in paper mill samples, swatch books,
museum literature. Product specialties are paper, insurance, windows. Professional affiliation: AAF.
Needs: Approached by 25 freelance illustrators and 5 designers/year. Works with 20 freelance illustrators/
year. Uses freelancers mainly for illustration. Also for airbrushing; brochure, catalog and humorous illustra
tion; multimedia projects. 100% of freelance design and 50% of illustration demand skills in Aldus FreeHand,
Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Designers send query letter with brochure. Illustrators send postcard sample of
work. Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. Portfolio review not
required. Pays for design by the hour, $20-40. Pays for illustration by the project, $250-1,500. Negotiages
rights purchased.
Canada
^NORTHWEST IHAG1NG & F.X., 2339 Columbia St., Suite 100, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y
3Y3 Canada. (604)873-9330. Fax: (604)873-9339. General Manager: Alex Tkach. Estab. 1956. AV firm.
Specializes in graphics and visual special effects for TV and motion pictures, including storyboards and
animation. Product specialties are TV commercials and shows. Current clients include: NBC, CBC, CBS,
CTV, FOX, MGM, Paramount, Cannell and MTV.
Needs: Approached by 5 freelancers/month. Works with 2 illustrators and 2 designers/month. Prefers free
lancers with experience in computer design. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers mainly for backup
and computer design. Also for brochure design and illustration, print ad design, storyboards, animatics,
animation, TV '/film graphics, lettering and logos. 10% of work is with print ads.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3 days.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $10-45; by the
project, $100-2,500; also short term contract work by the week and by the day, $100-750. Pays for illustration
by the project, $250 minimum. Buys all rights,
Tips: *4I look for young, affordable artists we can train on our systems. Attitude plays an important role in
their development."
*WARNE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, 111 Avenue Rd., Suite 810, Toronto, Ontario M5R
3J8 Canada. (416)927-0881. Graphics Studio Manager: John Coljee. Number of employees: 11. Approximate
annual billing: $4 million. Specializes in business-to-business promotion. Current clients: The Raymond
Corporation (and dealers), Gould Shawmut, Wellesley Hospital and Johnston Equipment. Professional affilia
tions: INBA, MM, BMA, CCAB.
Needs: Approached by 5-6 freelancers/year. Works with 4-5 freelance illustrators and 1-2 designers/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for design and technical illustrations, brochures, catalogs, P-O-
P displays, retouching, billboards, posters, direct mail packages, logos. Artists should have "creative concept
thinking." Prefers charcoal/pencil, colored pencil and markers. 10% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Samples are not returned. Reports
back only if interested. Pays for design by the hour, $100-150 or by the project, $500-1,000. Pays for
illustration by the hour, $100-150. Considers complexity of project, client's budget and skill and experience
of artist when establishing payment. Buys all rights;
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Record Companies
If you walk into a record store and examine the CDs and cassettes, you'll notice that
many of them feature exciting artwork and design. Record companies are keenly aware
that visuals can lure customers. A great illustration can often capture the mood of the
music better than a photograph of the recording artist. So don't overlook this market.
Art directors for recording labels tell us they depend on freelancers for the various
elements of CD and album packages.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the industry exceeded
$12.3 billion in sales in 1995. This multi-billion dollar market is waiting for you. All
it takes is a lot of talent, determination, and some research into the market and its
popular recording formats.
The recording industry is dominated by a handful of major labels. Major labels
are defined as those record companies distributed by one of the "Big 6" distribution
companies: BMG, CEMA, Polygram, Sony Music, UNI and WEA. But there are thou
sands of independent labels. Some are thriving, others struggling, but they are a big
part of the industry. In 1995, these "indie" distributors commanded 19.2 percent of the
total market share, up from 15.5 percent the year before. And you'll find indies are
great places to start when looking for freelance assignments.
CHANGING FORMATS, CHANGING NEEDS
CDs continue to dominate the other full-length formats with a healthy 65 percent of
the market. CD sales have doubled in the last six years and registered an 11.1 percent
increase in dollar value to $9.4 billion in 1995. Full-length cassettes remain a viable
alternative for today's consumer, with 25 percent of the market. Vinyl, once believed
to be dead since the advent of the CD, made an impressive comeback, with 1995 sales
increasing by 41 percent. So art directors look for freelancers who can create dynamic
work with those formats.
The enhanced CD was probably the biggest news in the past year. These CDs provide
visual as well as audio information. When played in a standard CD player, they play
audio only. But when played in a CD-ROM drive, they offer videos, graphics, lyrics,
games and links to websites on the Internet. When the predominant format was 12 X 12
LPs, designers had plenty of space to work with, both on the front and back of the
album. But since the CD was introduced in 1983, designers have faced the challenge
of creating compelling covers within a much smaller format. Nearly all CDs are de
signed in either 6 X 12 or 5 X 5 formats. In the past several years, the 6 X 12 packaging
was abandoned by most record companies as ecologically unsound. The majority are
now packaged in 5X5 jewel boxes. Included in an average CD package is an inlay
card and a 4- to 5-page fold-out booklet. But some booklets run as long as 128 pages.
Booklets include material such as lyrics, written or photographic essays, biographies
and artwork.
In addition to the CD destined for retail outlets, record companies produce promo
tional and limited-edition versions of the same release, which feature lavish design,
bold use of material and expensive touches, such as leather-bound packaging, slipcases,
wood boxes and other extraordinary touches. Several examples of elaborate promotional
CDs are featured in CD Packaging & Graphics, by Ken Pfeifer, a Rockport Book.
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Often an art director works with several freelancers on one project. For example,
one person might handle typography, another illustration; a photographer is sometimes
used and a designer can be hired for layout. Labels also turn to outside creatives for
display design, promotional materials, collateral pieces or video production.
It will benefit you to keep up with new technology within the music industry. The
digital compact cassette (DCC) and the mini-disk, for instance, have entered the arena
to compete with CD and cassette sales. Ultimately, the consumer will determine the
winning format.
LANDING THE ASSIGNMENT
Submit your work to record companies the same way you would approach any
market. Check the listings in the following section to see how the art director prefers
to be approached and what type of samples to send. Check also to see what type of
music they produce. If the company produces classical recordings, don't send images
more appropriate to a heavy metal band. Assemble a portfolio of your best work in
case an art director wants to see more of your work.
Be sure your portfolio includes quality samples. It doesn't matter if the work is of
a different genre-quality is key. However, consider following the advice of Virgin
Records art director, Steve Gerdes, featured in the Insider Report on page 651. Gerdes
advises artists without experience in the industry to create their own CD packages.
Get the name of the art director or creative director from the listings in this section
and send a cover letter that asks for a portfolio review. If you are not contacted within
a couple of weeks, make a polite follow-up call to the office manager. (Most art directors
prefer not to be called directly. If they are interested, they will call.)
Another route of entry is through management companies who work for recording
artists They represent musicians in the many facets of their business, one being control
over the artwork used in releases. Follow the steps already listed to get a portfolio
review. Lists of management companies can be found in Songwriter fs Market published
by Writer's Digest Books and the Recording Industry Sourcebook published by Ascona
Group, Inc.
Once you nail down an assignment, get an advance and a contract. Independent
labels usually provide an advance and payment in full when a project is done. When
negotiating a contract, ask for a credit line on the finished piece and samples for your
portfolio.
You don't have to live in one of the recording capitals to land an assignment, but it
does help to familiarize yourself with the business. Visit record stores and study the
releases of various labels. Ask to see any catalogs or promotional materials the store
may have received from the companies you're interested in. Read music industry trade
magazines, like Spin, Rolling Stone, Vibe, Ray Gun and Billboard. For further informa
tion about CD design read Rock Art, by Spencer Drate (PBC International).
A & M RECORDS, 1416 N. LaBrea Ave., Hollywood CA 90028. (213)469-2411. Art Director: Chuck
Beesom, Sr. Produces CDs and tapes: ail types
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, resume, photographs,
slides, photocopies, transparencies and SASE. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Portfolios may be
dropped off every Tuesday at 10 a.m. (It is also possible to make arrangements to FedEx your portfolio.)
Pays by the hour. Rights purchased vary according to project.
A&R RECORDS/RDS PROMOTIONS, 900 19th Ave. S., Suite 207, Nashville TN 37212. (615)329-
9127. President: Ruth Steele. Estab. 1986. Produces CDs, tapes and videos: rock, R&B, folk, gospel, country/
western, alternative by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: "It's Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings,"
by Kitty Kelley: "Fighting Another Man's War," by David Steele,
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Needs: Works with 2 freelancers/year. Prefers local artists only. Uses freelancers for CD cover, tape cover,
advertising and brochure design and illustration; direct mail packages; posters; multimedia projects. 90% of
freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, resume, photographs and SASE.
Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. May not report back.
Artist should re-submit in 6 months. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color final art, photocopies and photographs. Pays by the project. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Tips: "Contact everyone — study industry directories/lists and do a blanket mailing. Be flexible with
charges."
AFTERSCHOOL PUBLISHING COMPANY, P.O. Box 14157, Detroit MI 48214. (313)571-0363. Pres
ident: Herman Kelly. Estab. 1978. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, jazz, rap, R&B, soul, pop, classical, folk,
educational, country/western, dance and new wave. Recent releases: Funny People soundtrack from the film
Musiranma.
Needs: Produces 1 solo artist/year. Works with 10 freelance designers and 10 illustrators/year. Prefers
professional artists with experience in all forms of the arts. Uses artists for CD cover design, tape cover and
advertising design and illustration, brochure design, multimedia projects and posters. 109c of freelance work
demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE, bio, proposal and appropriate
samples. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2-4 weeks. Requests work on spec
before assigning a job. To show portfolio, mail roughs, printed samples, b&w/color tearsheets, photographs,
slides and transparencies. Pays by the project. Negotiates rights purchased. Interested in buying second rights
(reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds artists through Michigan Council for the Arts' Artist
Directory and Detroit Arts Council
Tips: "Be on a local or national artist roster to work outside your hometown."
fAIRWAX RECORDS, Box 288291, Chicago IL 60628. (312)779-2384. Fax: (312)779-7898. President:
Casey Jones. Estab. 1983. Produces CDs, tapes and albums; rhythm and blues, soul, and blues. Recent
releases: On My Way to Chicago, by Casey Jones and 100% Chicago Style Blues, by various artists.
Needs: Produces 2 soloists and 2 groups/year. Works with 5 visual artists/year. Prefers artists with experience
in the performing circuit. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are not filed and are returned. Reports
back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail b&w material. Pays by the project. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
JAMERICATONE INTERNATIONAL— U.S.A., 1817 Loch Lomond Way, Las Vegas NV 891 02-4437.
(702)384-0030. Fax: (702)382-1926. President: Joe Jan Jaros. Estab. 1983. Produces CDs and tapes: rock &
roll, jazz, pop, progressive, classical, country/western and rap by solo artists and groups. Recent releases:
This is New York, Music for Lovers Only, compilation; Jazz in the Rain, by Rain Band; Coming Home, by
Jim Evans.
Needs: Produces 10 solo artists and 3 groups/year. Uses artists for direct mail packages and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are returned by SASE. Reports back to artist within 2 months only if
interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials.
THE AMETHYST GROUP LTD., 273 Chippewa Dr., Columbia SC 29210-6508. Contact: Management.
Produces rock, dance, soul, R&B; solo artists. Releases: "Silhouette," "New Fire Ceremony." "Slither"
and "Bodyshop."
Needs: Produces 3 solo artists and 5 groups/year. Uses freelancers for album cover and brochure design,
direct mail packages and promotional materials. Prefers b&w or color, abstract designs.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and samples. Samples are returned by SASE.
Reports back within 2 months. Write for appointment to show portfolio of b&w photographs. Pays by the
project, $25 minimum. Considers available budget and rights purchased when establishing payment. Negoti
ates rights purchased. Must sign release forms.
Tips: "Be realistic and practical. Remember that b&w is the industry standard; color is used a great deal
with major companies. Express talent, not hype; be persistent. Always include proper postage for any reply
and/or return of materials. Give us an idea of how you expect to be paid and/or credited."
ANGEL/EMI RECORDS, 810 Seventh Ave., 4th Floor, New York NY 10019. (212)603-8631. Fax:
(212)603-8648. Vice President, Creative Services: J. BarbierL Produces CDs and tapes: pop, classical, adult,
by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: Chant, by Benedictine Monks; and Vision, The Music ofMderg-
ard von Bingen.
Needs: Produces 40 releases/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD cover design
and illustration. 70% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
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First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio of b&w and color final. Finds artists
through word of mouth, sourcebooks.
Tips: "Learn the industry standards— lingo, standard specs, etc."
ANTELOPE PUBLISHING, 23 Lover's Lane, Wilton CT 06897. (203)834-9884. President: Tony LaVor-
gna. Estab. 1982. Produces CDs and tapes: *41940s' swing and 1950s' jazz styles only." Recent releases: /
Wish You Love, by The Tony LaVorgna Trio.
Needs: Produces 1 solo artist and 1 group/year. Works with 2 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses artists for CD/tape cover design and illustration, brochure illustration, direct mail packages, multimedia
projects and poster. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies, photographs, SASE, slides
and tearsheets. Accepts disk sumbissions (include necessary fonts). Samples are filed. Reports back to the
artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail b&w final art. Pays for design by the project. Negotiates
rights purchased.
Tips: "Start with a small company where more attention will be received. You have to be damned good and
willing to work cheap."
RECORDS/TACCA MUSIQUE, 1445 Lambert-Ciosse, Suite 200, Montreal, Quebec
H3H 1Z5 Canada. (514)939-3775. Fax: (514)939-2778. Production Manager: Rene LeBlanc. Estab. 1970.
Produces CDs, cassettes and CD-ROMs; pop, progressive and rock by solo artists and groups. Recent releases
"Rats," by Sass Jordan; k4Pigeon D'Argile," by Kevin Parent.
Needs: Produces 6 releases/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Prefers designers who own IBM PCs. Uses
freelancers for album, cassette and CD cover design and illustration; CD booklet design and illustration;
CD-ROM design and packaging; poster design; advertising and brochure. 100% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will
contact for portfolio review of b&w and color photocopies and photogrpahs if interested. Pays for design
and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through word of
mouth.
Tips: "Be creative. Understand that each project is different and unique. Stay away from genetics!"
JARSSTA RECORDS, 6 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. (212)489-7400. Senior Art Director: Angela
Skouras. Produces CDs, tapes and LPs: all types.
Needs: Uses artists for CD, tape cover and brochure design and illustration; catalog design, illustration and
layout; advertising design and illustration; direct mail packages and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Payment varies. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
ART ATTACK RECORDINGS/MIGHTY FINE RECORDS, 3305 North Dodge Blvd., Tucson AZ
85716. (602)881-1212. President: William Cashman. Produces rock, country/western, jazz, pop, R&B; solo
artists.
Needs: Produces 4 albums/year. Works with 1-2 freelance designers and 1-2 illustrators/year. Uses freelanc
ers for CD/album/tape cover design and illustration; catalog design and layout; advertising design, illustration
and layout; posters; multimedia projects.
First Contact & Terms: Works on assignment only. Send postcard sample or brochure to be kept on file.
Samples not filed are returned by SASE only if requested. Reports back only if interested. Write for appoint
ment to show portfolio. Original artwork is not returned. Pays for design by the hour, $15-25; by the project,
$100-500. Pays for illustration by the project, $100-500. Considers complexity of project and available
budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights. Sometimes interested in buying secorid rights (reprint
rights) to previously published artwork.
BABY FAZE RECORDS & TAPES, 45 Pearl St., San Francisco CA 94103. (415)495-5312. Owner: G.
Miller Marlin. Estab. 1 989. Produces tapes and vinyl: rock, jazz, pop, R&B, soul, progressive, classical, folk,
country/western, rap, industrial. Recent releases: "King Size Size Queen," by Cat Howdy; "Choice Cuts,"
by Pandora's Lunch Box, "'Sweet, Light Crude," by LMNOP.
Needs: Produces 24 releases/year.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, SASE, photocopies and photographs.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, in Mac format. Send
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PICT files. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Portfolio
should include b&w and color final art, photographs. No payment — credit line given. Negotiates rights
purchased. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: Impressed by "talent and a willingness to work easily for exposure. Don't expect too much, too soon
in the record business."
babysue, P.O. Box 8989, Atlanta GA 30306-8989. (404)875-895 1 . Website; http://www.babysue.com. Presi
dent: Don W. Seven. Estab. 1983. Produces CDs, tapes and alburns: rock, jazz, classical, country/western,
folk and pop. Releases: Mnemonic, by LMNOP; Homo Trip, by The Stereotypes; and Bad is Good, by Lisa
Shame.
Needs: Produces 6 solo artists and 10 groups/year. Uses 5 freelancers/year for CD/album/tape cover design
and illustration, catalog design, advertising design and illustration and posters. 20c/c of design and 50% of
illustration demand computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with SASE, photographs, photostats and
slides. Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show
portfolio, mail roughs, b&w and color photostats and photographs. Pays by the day, $250-500. Rights pur
chased vary according to project.
Tips: "Be persistent. We are open minded."
B-ATLAS & JODY RECORDS, 1353 E. 59th St., Brooklyn NY 11234. (718)968-8362. Vice President/
A&R Director: Vincent Vallis. Vice President/Sales: Ron Alexander. Estab. 1979. Produces CDs, tapes and
albums: rock, jazz, rap, R&B, soul, pop, country/western and dance. Releases: "Where Did Our Love Go,"
by Demetrius Dollar Bill; "Master Plan," by Keylo; and "Our Lives," and "Alone," both by Alan Whitfield.
Needs: Produces 20 solo artists and 10 groups/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year on assignment only. Uses
artists for CD cover design and illustration; brochure illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back
to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail photographs. Pays by the project, $50-100. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
BEACON RECORDS, P.O. Box 3129, Peabody MA 01961. (508)762-8400. Fax: (508 1762-8467. Princi
pal: Tony Ritchie. Estab. 1992. Produces CDs and tapes: folk, Celtic, alternative by solo artists and groups.
Releases: "Of Age," by Aztec Two-Step; "Were You At The Rock,1' by Ajne Minogue.
Needs: Produces 10-15 solo artists and groups/year. Work with 2-3 visual artists/year. Prefers artists with
experience in music industry graphics. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration; tape cover design
and illustration; brochure design and illustration; catalog design, illustration and layout; direct mail packages;
advertising design and illustration; and posters. 95% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and samples. Samples are filed. Reports back to
the artist only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of b&w and color final art and photo
graphs. Pays for design, by the project. Buys all rights.
*BIG BEAR RECORDS, P.O. Box, Birmingham B16 8UT England. (021)454-7020. Fax: (21)454-9996.
Managing Director: Jim Simpson. Produces CDs and tapes: jazz, R&B. Recent releases: Let's Face the Music,
by Bruce Adams/Alan Barnes Quintet and Blues & Rhythm, Volume One, by King Pleasure & The Biscuit
Boys; and The Boss Is Home, by Kenny Bakers Dozen.
• A Mary Jo Mazzella design, bought by this company through Artist's and Graphic Designer's
Market, won the 1995 bronze 3 Dimensional Art Directors and Illustrators award in New York. See
Mazella's award-winning design on the next page.
Needs: Produces 8- 10 records/year. Works with 4-6 illustrators/year. Uses freelancers fee album cover design
and illustration. Needs computer-literate freelancers for illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Works on assignment only. Send query letter with photographs or photocopies
to be kept on file. Samples not filed are returned only by SAE (nonresidents include IRC). Negotiates
payment. Considers complexity of project and how work will be used when establishing payment. Buys all
rights. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work.
tBIZZ-E PRODUCTIONS, 156 Fifth Ave., Suite 434, New York NY 10010. (212)691-5630. Fax:
(212)645-5038. President: E. Ramos. Estab. 1979. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rap and group artists.
Needs: Produces 30 soloists and 40 groups/year. Uses 3 local artists/year for CD and album/tape cover
design and illustration, brochure design and illustration, catalog design and layout and advertising illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Reports back within 6-8 weeks. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs, b&w and
color photostats and tearsheets. Pays by the project, $50-1, OCX). Buys all rights.
BLACK & BLUE RECORDS, 400D Putnam Pike, Suite, 152, Smithfield RI 02917. (401)949-4887. Art
Dept: Boris Ofterhaul. Estab. 1988. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, punk rock, underground and
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New Yorker Mary jo Mazzeila has been illustrating the posters for the Birmingham international Jazz Festival
since 1988 when she first sent samples to Big Bear Records (which she found in Artist's & Graphic Designer's
Market). The poster for the I Ith annual festival is a paper collage incorporating hand-made papers and
xerography. "I wanted to express a certain light-heartedness and feeling of merriment," says Mazzeila. "Yet
f also tried to capture the intensity and humanity of the musicians, while they work their jazzy magic together."
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country/western. Releases: Darkness In Me, by Blue Nouveaux; Sleep With Evil, by Northwinds; and Hunger
and Stoned, by Bloody Mess and The Skabs.
Needs: Produces 1 solo artist and 4-8 groups/year. Works with 1-3 freelancers/year on assignment only.
Uses freelancers for CD/album/tape cover and advertising design and illustration; and catalog design, illustra
tion and layout. 10% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with "any type of sample work and description of limitations."
Samples are not filed and are not returned. Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate
materials. Pays by the project, $25-500. Rights purchased Vary according to project.
BLASTER BOXX HITS, 519 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach FL 32118. (904)252-0381. Fax: (904)252-
0381. C.E.O.: Bobby Lee Cude. Estab. 1978. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, R&B, folk, educational,
country/western and marching band music. Releases: In and Out Urge and Don '/ Stop, by Zonky-Honky
Man.
Needs: Produces 6 CDs and tapes/year. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD cover design
and illustration.
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with appropriate samples. Samples are filed. Reports back
within 1 week. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a
job. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
BOUQUET-ORCHID ENTERPRISES, P.O. Box 1335, Norcross GA 30091. (770)798-7999. President:
Bill Bohannon. Estab. 1972. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, country, pop and contemporary Christian by
solo artists and groups. Releases: Blue As Your Eyes, by Adam Day; and Take Care Of My World, by
Bandoleers.
Needs: Produces 6 solo artists and 4 groups/year. Works with 8-10 freelancers/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover and brochure design; direct mail packages; advertising illustration.
25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, resume and samples. k4I prefer a brief
but concise overview of an artist's background and works showing the range of his talents/' Include SASE.
Samples are not filed and returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports within 1 month. To show a
portfolio, mail b&w and color tearsheets and photographs. Pays for design by the project $100-500. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Keep being persistent in sending out samples of your work and inquiry letters as to needs. Always
strive to be creative and willing to work within guidelines, as well as budgets."
JBLUE ROCK'IT RECORDS, P.O. Box 383, Redwood Valley CA 95470. (707)485-8308. Fax: (707)485-
8308. Owner: Patrick Ford. Estab. 1983. Produces CDs and tapes: blues. Recent releases: Mark Ford with
the Robben Ford Band', and Hot Shots, by The Ford Blues Band.
Needs: Produces 1 soloist and 3-5 groups/year. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design
and illustration, tape cover illustration, advertising design and posters. 50% of work demands computer
skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with examples of work in whatever format is available. Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. Pays by the project. Negotiates rights purchased.
BRSARHSLL RECORDS, 3484 Nicolette Dr., Crete EL 60417. (708)672-6457. President/A&R Director:
Danny Mack. Estab. 1984. Produces tapes, CDs and records: pop, gospel, country/western, polka, Christmas
by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: v*Old Rockers Never Die," and "There's No Place Like Home
for Christmas," by Danny Mack.
Needs: Produces 2-5 solo artists/year. Work with 2 freelancers/year. Prefers artists with experience in album
covers. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover design and illustration; brochure
design and advertising illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample with brochure, photographs and SASE. Samples are filed
and are not returned. Reports back within 3 weeks. To show portfolio, mail photostats. Pays for design by
the project, $100 minimum. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Especially for the new freelance artist, get acquainted with as many recording studio operators as
you can and show your work. Ask for referrals. They can be a big help in getting you established locally,
When sending samples for submission, always include illustrations that relate in some way to the types of
music we produce as listed. This is the best way to recieve consideration for upcoming projects. We keep
on file only those who have done similar work."
{BROKEN RECORDS INTERNATIONAL, 305 S. Westmore Ave., Lombard IL 60148. (708)916-6874.
Fax: (708)916-6928. President: Roy Bocchieri. Estab. 1985. Produces 2 CDs and tapes/year: rock & roll and
dance. Recent releases: Hallowed Ground and Immortal, by Day One.
Needs: Works with 1 freelance designer, 1 freelance illustrator/year. Requests work on spec before assigning
a job. Uses artists for CD and album/tape cover design and illustration; brochure, catalog and advertising
design and illustration; catalog layout; direct mail packages; multimedia prjects; and posters.
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First Contact & Terms: Send postcard samples. Samples are filed or are not returned. Reports back only
if interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Pay is determined by the work needed. Rights purchased vary according to project.
BSW RECORDS, Box 2297, Universal City TX 78148. (210)659-2338. Fax: (210)659-2557. President:
Frank Willson. Estab. 1987. Produces tapes and albums: rock, country/western by solo artists. Releases 8
CDs/tapes each year. Recent releases: Takin The Reins, by Harold Dean; Dream Catcher, by Shawn DeLoeme
Trails Less Traveled, by Wes Winginton.
Needs: Produces 25 solo artists and 5 groups/year. Works with 4-5 freelance designers, 4-5 illustrators/year.
Uses 3-4 freelancers/year for CD cover design; album/tape cover, advertising and brochure design and
illustration; direct mail packages; and posters. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1
month. To show portfolio, mail photographs. Requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the
project. Buys all rights. Sometimes interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published
work. Finds new artists through submissions and self-promotions.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, Box 16540, Plantation FL 33318. (305)741-7766.
President: Phyllis Finney Loconto. Estab. 1980. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, jazz, rap, R&B, soul,
pop, classical, folk, educational, country/western, disco by groups and solo artists. Releases: "Come Follow
Me," by Frank X. Loconto (inspirational); "Back in Bimini," by The Calypsonians; and "Out of the Dark
ness," by June and Jr. Battiest.
Needs: Produces 50 solo artists and 20 groups/year. Works with 10 local freelancers/year. Works on assign
ment only. Uses artists for CD/album/tape cover, brochure and advertising design and illustration; catalog
design, illustration and layout; direct mail packages; and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples. Samples are filed and returned by SASE if
requested. Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail thumbnails and other samples. Pays by
the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Freelance artists need to be able to communicate/negotiate."
C.L.R. INC., 1400 Aliceanna St., Baltimore MD 21231. (410)522-1001. President of A&R: Stephen Janis.
Estab. 1992. Produces CDs, cassstettes, albums: dance and rap. Recent releases: DJ. Kool; Blood Sky; San
Francisco House Culture; Space II; Sam "The Beast!"
Needs: Produces 4-5 groups/year. Works with 2-5 freelancers/year on assignment only. Uses freelancers for
CD cover design and illustration, album/tape cover and advertising design and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photostats, resume, slides and trans
parencies. Samples are filed and are not returned. Call for appointment to show portfolio of roughs, original/
final art, b&w tearsheets. Pays by the project, $750-3,000. Buys all rights.
C&S PRODUCTIONS, P.O Box 91492, Anchorage AK 99509-1492. (907)522-3228. Fax: (907)265-4822.
Partner: Tim Crawford. Estab. 1992. Produces CDs and tapes: Native American flute. Recent releases: Mystic
Visions; Hear My Heart and Guardian Spirits, by Time Crawford and Paul Stavenjord.
Needs: Produces 1 release/year. Works with 1 freelancer/year. Uses freelancers for tape/CD cover illustra
tion.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photostats, photocopies, photographs. Samples are not
filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Pays for
illustration by the project, $100-250. Rights purchsed vary according to project. Finds artists typically through
Southwest publications.
Tips: "Keep making contacts and do not get discouraged."
JCAPITOL MANAGEMENT, Dept. AM, 1300 Division St., Suite 200, Nashville TN 37203-4023.
(615)242-4722. Fax: (615)242-1177. Owner: Robert Metzgar. Estab. 1979. Produces CDs, tapes and albums:
rock and roll, jazz, group artists, R&B, pop, country/western and solo artists. Recent releases: Gary Cooley
(Platinum Plus), Jennifer LeClere (Platinum Plus), Mickey Jones (Capitol Records).
Needs: Produces 25 soloists and 5 groups/year. Works with 15 artists/year with experience in music field.
Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD and album/tape cover design and illustration; brochure
design and illustration; catalog design, illustration and layout; direct mail packages; advertising design; and
illustration and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with samples of work. Samples are filed. Reports back within
1 month. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio, which should include thumbnails, b&w and color
tearsheets and photographs. Pays by the project, $300-5,000. Buys all rights. Negotiates rights purchased.
Rights purchased vary according to project
$CAPRICE INTERNATIONAL RECORDS, Postal Suite 808, Lititz PA 17543. President: Joey Welz.
Produces CDs, tapes and albums. Releases include: "Living in a Black & White World," by Joey Welz and
"Bankin1 on Losin* the Blues," by Amy Beth.
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Needs: Produces 6 soloists and 3 groups/year. Works with 2 visual artists/year. Prefers artists with experience
in album, cassette and disc covers. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustra
tion, album/tape cover design and illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photostats, photographs and photocopies.
Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail b&w and color
photostats, tearsheets, photographs and slides. Offers 1-5% royalty. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
CASH PRODUCTIONS, SNC. (Recording Artist Development Corporation), 744 Joppa Farm
Rd., Joppatowne MD 21085. Phone/Fax: (410)679-2262. President/CEO: Ernest W. Cash. Estab. 1987. Pro
duces CDs and tapes: country/western by solo artists and groups. Releases: "Family Ties/' by The Short
Brothers.
Needs: Produces 8-10 solo artists and 8-10 groups/year. Works with 10-12 freelancers/year. Works only
with artist reps. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration; brochure design;
catalog design and layout; direct mail packages; advertising design; posters. 20% of freelance work demands
computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume. Samples are filed. Reports back to the artist only
if interested. To show portfolio, mail final art. Pays for design by the project. "Price will be worked out with
rep or artist." Buys all rights.
CASTLE RECORDS, P.O. Box 1130, Tallevast FL 34270-1 130. Phone/fax: (813)351-3253. Vice President:
Bob Francis. Estab. 1964. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, R&B, jazz, soul, dance and pop. Recent
releases: Rat Pack Rules, by Big Cheese; Thunderfoot, by David Isley.
Needs: Produces 3-4 solo artists and 6-10 groups/year. Works with 3-4 freelance designers, 34 freelance
illustrators/year. Uses artists for CD and album/tape cover and catalog illustration; posters; artist and label
logos.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume, photographs and SASE. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. To show a portfolio, mail b&w and color
photographs. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the hour, $7.50-15; by the
project, $100-2,500. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Finds new artists through Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market and
referrals.
CAT'S VOICE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. Box 1361, Sanford ME 04073-7361. (207)490-3676. Owner: Tom
Reeves. Estab. 1982. Produces tapes, CDs and multimedia: rock, R&B, progressive, folk, country/western,
New Age. Recent releases: Loaded Soul, by Loaded Soul; Hot Moist Wet and Stinky, by the Mangled
Ducklings; The Last Charade, by Paul Wilcox.
Needs: Produces 4 solo artists and 4 groups/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in album and rock media. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD/tape cover and brochure
design and illustration; catalog design, illustration and layout; direct mail packages; advertising illustration;
multimedia and CD-ROM projects; posters. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus Page
Maker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Claris Works.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs
and SASE. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month.
Write for apointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials including b&w and color final art and
photographs. Pays for design by the hour, $15-75; by the project, $125-500; by the day, $200-400. Buys all
rights. But also refers to clients for hire fee.
Tips: Ability to produce camera-ready art and video or CD-ROM experience helpful "Be cost effective and
cooperate with printing companies."
JCHAPMAN RECORDING STUDIOS, 228 W. Fifth St., Kansas City MO 64105. (816)842-6854. Fax:
(816)842-3086. Office Manager: Gary Sutton. Estab. 1973. Produces CDs, tapes and albums; rock and roll,
soul, country/western, jazz, folk, pop, R&B, rap, educational, and solo artists. Recent releases: Statement of
Direction, by Joy Unlimited; Poet & A Wealthy Man, by Land-Hildebrand.
Needs: Produces 12 soloists and 12 groups/year. Works with 2 designers and 2 illustrators/year. Prefers
artists with experience in CD, cassette and albums art/layout. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD
and album/tape cover design and illustration, brochure design, direct mail packages, advertising design and
illustration. 100% of freelance work demands computer skills in Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus
FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back
only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include b&w photostats,
tearsheets and photographs. Pays by the project, $250-1,000. Buys first, one-time and all rights.
Tips: "Keep current."
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rfCHATTAHOOCHEE RECORDS, 15230 Weddington St., Sherman Oaks CA 91411. (818)788-6863.
Fax: (818)788-4229. A&R: Andre Duval. Estab. 1958. Produces CDs and tapes; rock & roll, pop by groups.
Recent releases: "Thanks for Nothing," by DNA.
Heeds: Produces 1-2 groups/year. Works with 1 visual artist/year. Prefers local artists only. Works on
assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration; tape cover design and illustration; advertis
ing design and illustration; posters. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and photographs. Samples are filed and
are not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail final art and photographs.
Pays for design by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
CHERRY STREET RECORDS, SMC., P.O. Box 52681, Tulsa OK 74152. (918)742-8087. President:
Rodney Young. Estab. 1991. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, R&B, country/western, soul, folk by solo and
group artists. Releases: "Land of the Living," by Richard Elkerton, "Loose Change," by Brad Absher,
"Moments of Love," by George Carroll and "2 Hip 4 Droom," by Chuck Shipman.
Needs: Produces 2 solo artists/year. Works with 2 designers and 2 illustrators/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in CD and cassette design. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD/album/tape cover
design and illustration; catalog design; multimedia projects; and advertising illustration. 100% of design and
50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw for Windows.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies and SASE. Accepts disk
submissions compatible with Windows '95 in above programs. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE.
Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of printed samples, b&w and color
photographs. Pays by the project, $50-1,000. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Compact disc covers and cassettes are small — your art must get consumer attention. Be familiar with
CD and cassette music layout on computer in either Adobe or Corel. Be familiar with UPC bar code portion
of each program. Be under $500.00 for layout to include buyout of original artwork and photographs.
Copyright to remain with Cherry Street—no reprint rights or negatives retained by illustrator, photographs
or artist."
JCSMIRRON/RAINBIRD RECORDS, INC., 607 Piney Point Rd., Yorktown PA 23692. (804)898-8155
or 6757. E-mail: Ipuck42285@aol.com. President: Lana Puebitt. Estab. 1985. Produces CDs and tapes:
country/western, acoustic and new age. Recent releases: Guitar Town and Solos and Duets, by Stephen
Bennett and Windows of Life and Cowgirls by Lana Puckett and Kim Person.
Needs: Produces 2-5 soloists/year. Works with 2-3 freelance artists/year. Preferes artists with experience in
the recording industry. Uses freelancers for CD and tape cover design and illustration and advertising illustra
tion. 50% of design and 25% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus
PageMaker and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample with brochure. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
above programs. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. Pays
by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Learn through freelance and design projects for local artists and move up the ladder — learn pitfalls
of production and reproduction. Don't miss any opportunity to get your name out there and build your
portfolio of projects."
fCHH RECORDS, P.O. Box 39439, Los Angeles CA 90039. (213)663-8073. Fax: (213)669-1470. Art
Director: Diana Collette. Estab. 1975. Produces CDs and cassettes: country, folk and bluegrass by groups.
Recent releases: Plectrasonics, by Nashville Mandolin Ensemble; The Mac Wiseman Story, by Mac Wiseman.
Needs: Produces 20 releases/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Prefers local illustrators. Uses freelancers
for cassette, CD booklet and cover illustration and cassette cover design.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, photocopies, photographs,
SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays by the project,
$200-400. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "We are always looking for creative, clever cover artwork. We have a graphics designer who puts all
of our projects together."
*COHHA RECORDS & TAPES, Box 2148, D-63243, Neu Isenburg, Germany. 06102-51065. Fax:
06102-52696. Contact: Marketing Department, Estab. 1972. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, R&B,
classical, country/western, soul, folk, dance, pop by group and solo artists.
Needs: Produces 70 solo artists and 40 groups/year. Uses 10 freelancers/year for CD/album/tape cover and
brochure design and illustration; posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, tearsheets, slides, photographs, SASE,
photocopies and transparencies. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back to the artist only if interested and SASE enclosed. To show portfolio, mail copies of final art and b&w
photostats, tearsheets, photographs and transparencies. Payment negotiated. Buys first rights and all rights.
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COWBOY JUNCTION FLEA MARKET & PUBLISHING CO., Highway 44 and Junction 490, Leo
anto FL 34461. (904)746-4754. Secretary: Elizabeth Thompson. Estab. 1957. Produces tapes, albums and
CDs: country/western and bluegrass. Recent releases: "And I Hung up My Cowboy Hat" and "Pretty Girls
on TV," by Buddy Max.
Needs: Produces 3 albums/year by soloists and groups. Uses 12 freelancers/year for album/tape cover
illustration and design; and direct mail packages.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE.
Portfolio review not required. Requests work on spec before assigning a job.
Tips: "Come to Cowboy Junction Flea Market on Tuesday or Friday and display your work and try to sell
or find a buyer or someone interested in your work." Closed July and August.
CREATIVE NETWORK INC., Box 2818, Newport Beach CA 92663. (714)494-0181. Fax: (714)494-
0982. President: J. Nicoletti. Estab. 1976. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, jazz, rap, group artists,
rhythm and blues, soul, pop, folk, country/western, dance and solo artists. Recent releases include: My Bible
Tells Me So, by Don Simmons (CD and video); and Amelia's Themes, by Amelia Homer.
Needs: Produces 3 soloists/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for all design, illustration
and layout work.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, photostats, resume, SASE, photographs, slides,
photocopies and transparencies— present "a clean package of your best work." Samples are filed. Reports
back within 3 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio, or mail appropriate materials. Negotiates
payment and rights purchased. Finds new artists through submissions/self-promotional material.
{CRITIQUE RECORDS, (formerly Avex-Critique Records), 50 Cross St., Winchester MA 01890.
(617)729-8137. Fax: (617)729-2320. Creative Services Director: Caryn Hirsch. Estab. 1983. Produces al
bums, CDs and cassettes: country, pop, R&B, rap, rock. Recent releases: Hits Unlimited, by 2 Unlimited;
Secrets, by Nicki French.
Needs: Varied number of releases/year. Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for album, cassette
and CD booklet and cover illustration. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio
review if interested. Pays for illustration by the project, $250-500. Buys all rights. Finds artists through
magazines.
JCRS ARTISTS, 724 Winchester Rd., Broomall PA 19008. (215)544-5920. Fax: (215)544-5921. Adminis
trative Assistant: Caroline Hunt. Estab. 1981. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: jazz and classical by solo
artists and compilations. Recent releases: Excursions and Albumleaf.
Needs: Produces 20 CDs/year. Works with 4 designers and 5 illustrators/year on assignment only. Also
uses freelancers for multimedia projects. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Word Perfect and
Wordstar.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, SASE and photocopies. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 1 month only if interested. Call for
appointment to show portfolio or mail roughs, b&w tearsheets and photographs. Requests work on spec
before assigning a job. Pays by the project. Buys all rights; negotiable. Finds new artists through Artist 's and
Graphic Designer's Market.
{DIRECT FORCE PRODUCTIONS, Box 255, Roosevelt NY 11575. (516)867-3585. President: Ronald
Amedee. Estab. 1989. Produces CDs and tapes: rock and roll, jazz, rap, rhythm and blues, soul, pop, country/
western by group and solo artists. Recent releases: Barbaric, by Paco Amedee; Scandelous by Helen Perry
and Tanjania, by Tanjania.
Needs: Produces 25 albums/year; soloists and groups. Works with 15 freelance designers and 10 freelance
illustrators/year. Prefers artists with experience in the music field. Uses artists for CD cover design; album/
tape cover design and illustration; advertising design; posters. 25% of design and 50% of illustration demand
computer literacy in QuarkXPress or Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE, photocopies and photographs. Samples
are filed or are returned. Reports back within 15 days. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio
or mail appropriate materials: original/final art and b&w and color samples. Sometimes requests work on
spec before assigning a job. Pays for design and illustration by the project, $200-1,500. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
DISC-TINCT MUSIC, INC., 95 Cedar Land, Englewood NJ 07631. (201)568-0040. Fax: (201)568-8699.
President: Jeffrey Collins. Estab. 1985. Produces CDs tapes and posters: rock, jazz, pop, R&B, soul, rap.
Recent releases: Live in '62, by The Beatles; and Music for the '90s, by G. Simone & KRS 1.
Needs: Produces 20 releases/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Prefers local freelancers with experience
in record album covers. Uses freelancers for CD design and illustration; tape cover illustration; catalog design
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and layout; posters; and advertising design. 75% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker,
QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies. Samples are filed or returned by
SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3 weeks if interested. Portfolio may be dropped every
Wednesday or Thursday. Artist should follow up with call Portfolio should include b&w and color final art,
photocopies. Pays for design by the project, $300-1,000, Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Listen carefully to what the record company's production manager is requesting."
*DMT RECORDS, 117 14- 11 3th Ave., Edmonton, Alberta T5G 018 Canada. (403)454-6848. Fax:
(403)454-9291 . E-mail: dmt@ccinet.ab.ca Producer: Gerry Dere. Estab. 1986. Produces CDs and tapes: rock,
jazz, pop, R&B, soul, country/western by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: She AM Use to Tellin'
Lies, by Kidd Country; and Seattle Rain, by High Park.
Needs: Produces 4 releases/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in
computers. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover design and illustration; and posters. 90% of freelance work
demands knowledge of CorelDraw 3.0, 4.0, 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color photocopies,
photographs. Payment negotiated. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through submissions.
{DUTCH EAST INDIA TRADING, P.O. Box 738, Syosset NY 11791. (516)677-6000. Fax: (516)677-
6007. Production Manager: Frank Disponzio. Estab. 1983. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock and roll
and progressive jazz. Recent releases: Too, by David S. Ware; Tattoo of Blood, by Captain Howdy.
* Record labels include Homestead Records, Shimmy-Disc, Too-Damn Hype, Excursion Records,
Bus Stop, Ozone, Sunday Records.
Needs: Produces 2 soloists and 8 groups/year. Works with 5 visual artists/year. Prefers local artists only.
Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD and album/tape cover design, catalog design and layout,
advertising design and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back
only if interested. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio. Pays by the hour, $10-15; by the
project; $100-200. Rights purchased vary according to project.
THE ETERNAL SONG AGENCY, 6326 E. Livingston Ave., #153, Reynoldsburg OH 43068. (614)834-
1272. Art Director: Anastacia Crawford. Estab. 1986. Produces CDs, tapes and videos: rock, jazz, pop, R&B,
soul, progressive, classical, gospel, country/western. Recent releases: Escape, by Robin Curenton; and You
Make Me New, by Greg Whigtscel.
Needs: Produces 6 releases/year. Works with 5-7 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in
illustration and layout. "Designers need to be computer-literate and aware of latest illustration technology."
Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover, and advertising design and illustration, direct mail packages, posters,
catalog design and layout. 65% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand. "Other programs may be acceptable."
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure, photocopies,
resume, photographs. Samples are filed. Reports back within 4-5 weeks. Art Director will contact artist for
portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color final art and photocopies. Pays for
design by the project, $300-5,000. Pays for illustration by the hour, $15-35; by the project, $300-5,000. Finds
artists through word of mouth, seeing previously released albums and illustration, art colleges and universities.
*4Be persistent. Know your trade. Become familiar with technical advances as related to your chosen profes
sion."
}50,000,aOO,000,000,000,OaO,000 WATTS RECORDS, 5721 SE Laguna Ave., Stuart FL 34997-7828.
Phone and Fax: (407)283-6195. President: M.C. Estab. 1985. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock and
roll. Recent releases: The Velvet Underground Handbook and What Goes on Magazine No. 5, by M.C.
• The name of this company is pronounced U50 Skidillion Watts Records."
Needs: Produces 3-5 groups/year. Works with 3-5 visual artists/year. Works only with artist reps. Prefers
artists with experience in music packaging. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and
illustration, album/tape cover design and illustration, brochure and catalog design, illustration and layout,
direct mail packages, advertising design and illustration, posters and a magazine "What Goes On."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, photographs, SASE and
photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 3-8 weeks.
"Follow up anyway." To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs and b&w tearsheets and photographs.
Pays by the project. $500 maximum. Negotiates rights purchased according to project.
Tips: "Pursue bands and labels you really enjoy, whom you think might enjoy your work."
JFUTURIST LABEL GROUP, 6 Greene St., 2nd Floor, New York NY 10013. (212)226-7272. Fax:
(212)941-9409. E-mail: sings@aol.com. Art Director: Peter Tsakiris. Estab. 1990. Produces albums, CDs
and cassettes: pop, progressive, rock, hard rock/metal. Recent releases: The Space Age Playboys, by Warrior
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Soul; Open Mouth Kiss, by Leeway; The Angel and The Dark River, by My Dying Bride.
Needs: Produces 12 releases/year. Prefers local designers and illustrators who own Mac computers. Uses
freelancers for album cover design; album, cassette and CD cover and CD booklet illustration. 90% of design
and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illutrator 5.5, QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Photoshop 3.0
and Aldus FreeHand 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, photocopies, tearsheets,
resume, photographs and slides. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Samples are filed or returned
by S ASE if requested by artist. Follow-up with call. Will contact for portfolio review of b&w, color final
art of photocopies, photographs, photostats, slides, tearsheets and transparencies. Pays by the project. Rights
vary according to project. Finds artists through submissions, Black Book, magazines, World Wide Web.
JGM RECORDINGS, 167 Dudley Rd., Newton Centre MA 02159. (617)332-6398. Manager: Bruce Mil-
lard. Estab. 1980. Produces CDs, tapes and LPs: classical, jazz, thirdstream, world; solo and group artists.
Recent releases: Vintage Dolphy, by Eric Dolphy; Man of the Forest, by Ivo Perelman, Phantasmata, by
Marimolin and Scatter, by Human Feel
Needs: Produces 4 soloists and 8 groups/year. Works with 3-4 visual artists/year. Prefers artists with CD
and tape cover design. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD and tape cover design and illustration
and catalog design, illustration and layout. 90% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge of
Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, photographs, photocopies
and S ASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. Negotiates
payment. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Start by working cheap if necessary. If you're good, you'll gradually get your price. Knowing the
company and their product before you contact them helps considerably."
$GRASS ROOTS PRODUCTIONS, Box 532, Malibu CA 90265. (213)858-7282. President: Lee Magid.
Produces jazz, rock, country, blues, instrumental, gospel, classical, folk, educational, pop and reggae; group
and solo artists. Assigns 15 jobs/year.
Needs: Produces 15-20 records/year; works with 6 soloists and 6 groups/year. Local artists only. Works on
assignment only. Uses artists for album cover design and illustration; brochure design, illustration and layout;
catalog design, direct mail packages, posters and advertising illustration. Sometimes uses cartoons and humor
ous and cartoon-style illustrations depending on project.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure to be kept on file. Include SASE. Samples not filed are returned
by SASE. Reports only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays by the project. Considers
available budget when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "It's important for the artist to work closely with the producer, to coincide with the feeling of the
album, rather than throwing a piece of art against the wrong sound." Artists shouldn't "get overly progressive.
'Commercial' is the name of the game."
HAMMERHEAD RECORDS, 41 E. University Ave., Champaign IL 61820. (217)355-9052. Fax:
(217)355-9057. E-mail: hammerhd@prairienet.org. Website: http://www.shout.net/~hammerhead. President:
Todd Thorstenson. Estab. 1993. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, by groups. Recent releases: "Better Off at
Home," by the Bludgers; and "Chateau," by Free Range Chicken.
Needs: Produces 4 releases/year. Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover design
and illustration; posters. 80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 5.0, Adobe Illustra
tor (version 4 for Windows).
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photographs, tearsheets. Samples are Filed or
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Artist should follow-
up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should include b&w and color roughs, photostats. Pays
for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project
HARD HAT RECORDS AND CASSETTE TAPES, 519 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach FL 32118-
4017. (904)252-0381. Fax: (904)252-0381. E-mail: hardhat@kspace.com. Website: http://www.kspace.com/
hardhat. CEO: Bobby Lee Cude. Produces rock, country/western, folk and educational by group and solo
artists. Publishes high school/college marching band arrangements. Recent releases include: Broadway USA
CD series (a six volume CD program of new and original music); and Times-Square Fantasy Theatre (CD
release with 18 tracks of new and original Broadway style music).
• Also owns Blaster Boxx Hits.
Needs: Produces 6-12 records/year. Works with 2 designers and 1 illustrator/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers for album cover design and illustration; advertising design; and sheet music covers.
Prefers "modern, up-to-date, on the cutting edge" promotional material and cover designs that fit the music
style. 60% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
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First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure to be kept on file one year. Samples not filed
are returned by S ASE. Reports within 2 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
^HICKORY LANE RECORDS, Box 2275, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3W5 Canada. (604)987-
3756. Fax: (604)987-0616. President: Chris Michaels. A&R Manager: David Rogers. Estab. 1985. Produces
CDs and tapes: country/western. Recent releases: "So In Love," by Chris Michaels; and "Tear & Tease,"
by Steve Mitchell/Chris Michaels.
Needs: Produces 5 solo artists and 2 groups/year. Works with 13 freelancers/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover, brochure and advertising design and illustration; and posters.
25% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photostats, transparencies, photocopies,
photographs, SASE and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are returned by S ASE if requested by artist. Reports
back within 6 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio of b&w and color roughs, final art,
tearsheets, photostats, photographs, transparencies and computer disks. Pays for design by the project, $250-
650. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "Keep ideas simple and original. If there is potential in the submission we will contact you. Be patient
and accept criticism."
^HIGHWAY ONE HEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, 964 Pacific Coast Hwy. Santa Monica CA 90403.
(310)260-4777. Fax: (310)319-2421. E-mail: hwyone@aol.com or highwayone@earthlink.net President:
Ken Caillat. Estab. 1994. Produces CD-ROMs and enhanced music CDs: pop and rock by solo artists and
groups. Recent releases: Looking East, by Jackson Browne; Little Things, by Bush; Burning Down the House,
by Bonnie Raitt; Supermodels in the Rainforest and Virtual Graceland (ECDs).
Needs: Produces 6-10 releases/year. Works with 10-20 freelancers/year. Prefers local designers who own
computers. Uses freelancers for CD booklet and cover design and illustration; CD-ROM design and packag
ing. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, photocopies, tearsheets, resume. Accepts disk
submissions. Samples are filed. Reports back within 2 weeks. Will contact for portfolio review of color
photocopies if interested. Pays by the project, $200-6,000.
HOTTRAX RECORDS, 1957 Kilburn Dr., Atlanta GA 30324. (770)662-6661. Publicity and Promotion:
Teri Blackrnan. Estab. 1975. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, R&B, country/western, jazz, pop and blues/
novelties by solo and group artists. Recent releases: Volume lt The Rhythm & Blues Period 1959-1964, by
The Night Shadows.
Needs: Produces 2 soloists and 4 groups/year. Works with 2-4 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in multimedia — mixing art with photographs — and caricatures. Uses freelancers for CD/tape
cover, catalog and advertising design and illustration; and posters. 25% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard samples. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustra
tor and CorelDraw. Some samples are filed. If not filed, samples are not returned. Reports back only if
interested. Pays by the project, $100-1,000. Buys all rights.
JHULA RECORDS, Box 2135, Honolulu HI 96805. (808)847-4608. President: Donald P. McDiarmid IE.
Produces pop, educational and Hawaiian records; group and solo artists.
Needs: Produces 1-2 soloists and 3-4 groups/year. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for album cover
design and illustration, brochure and catalog design, catalog layout, advertising design and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed or are
returned only if requested. Reports back within 2 weeks. Write for appointment to show portfolio. Pays by
the project, $50-350. Considers available budget and rights purchased when establishing payment. Negotiates
rights purchased.
JLR.S. RECORDS, 3520 Hayden Ave., Culver City CA 90232. (310)841-4100. Fax: (310)838-4070. Estab.
1981. Produces alburns, CDs and cassettes: pop, progressive and rock by solo artists and groups. Recent
releases: iVEI Subliminoso," by Dada; t4Camp Grenada," by Gren.
Needs: Produces 20-30 releases/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Prefers local designers and illustra
tors who own Macs. Uses freelancers for album and CD cover and CD booklet design and illustration; poster
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design; point of purchase and production work. 100% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac.
Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested. Does not report back. Artist should send a different
promo in a few months. Portfolios may be dropped off every Monday. Will contact for portfolio review of
b&w and color final art, photocopies, photographs, photostats, roughs, slides, tearsheets, thumbnails or
transparencies. Pays by the project. Buys all rights. Finds artists through interesting promos, ^The Alternative
Pick."
Tips: "Even though I get CD-ROMs with work on it, I much prefer hand-held stuff. If you do send CD-
ROMs, don't use it as an excuse to put tons on it. Keep it manageable to the eyes. Send out a limited edition
of a 'cool' object/art-thing that you only send to 20 or so and then a few months later send a corresponding
follow-up. I find food to work the best (candy especially)."
ICHiBAN RECORDS, INC., P.O. Box 724677, Atlanta GA 31139-1677. (770)419-1414. Fax: (770)419-
1230. Art Director: Frank Dreyer. Estab. 1985. Produces CDs, tapes, LPs, singles: rock, jazz, pop, R&B.
soul, progressive, folk, rap, by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: To da Beat Ch 'all, by MC Breed;
and Tia, by Tia; and Brain Washed, by MC Brainz.
Needs: Produces 75 releases/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover
design and illustration; catalog design; direct mail packages; and posters. 30% of freelance work demands
knowledge of Aldus PageMaker 6.0, Adobe Illustrator 5.0, QuarkXPress 3.3, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Aldus
FreeHand 5.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color photocopies, photographs,
tearsheets. Pays for design by the project, $150 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $50 minimum.
Buys all rights. Finds artists through self-promotion mailings, word of mouth.
IKON RECORDS, (formerly Rage-N-Records), 212 N. 12th St., #3, Philadelphia PA 19 107. (2 15)977-7779.
Fax: (215)496-9321. E-mail: rage@netaxs.com. Website: http://www.IKONMAN.com. Creative Director.
Vincent Kershner. Estab. 1984. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, pop, R&B, blues by solo artists and groups.
Recent releases: "Ah Ho, Ah Ho & Nittany Joe," by The Anzalone Brothers; and "Reindeer Games," by
Pat Godwin.
Needs: Produces 10 solo artists and 10 groups/year. Works with 5-10 freelancers/year. Prefers artists with
experience in rock designs. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD/tape cover design and illustration;
multimedia projects and posters. 90% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Does not
report back. Artist should follow up. Call for appointment to show portfolio. Pays for design by the project.
IMAGINARY ENTERTAINMENT CORP., P.O. Box 66, Whites Creek TN 37189. (615)299-9237.
Proprietor: Lloyd Townsend. Estab. 1982. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock, jazz, classical, folk and
spoken word. Releases include: Bone Dali, by Bone Dali and One of a Kind, by Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson.
Needs: Produces 1-2 solo artists and 1-2 groups/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Works on assignment
only. Uses artists for CD/album/tape cover design and illustration and catalog design.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, photographs and SASE. Samples are
filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2-3 months. To show portfolio, mail
thumbnails, roughs and photographs. Pays by the project, $25-500. Negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "I always need one or two dependable artists who can deliver appropriate artwork within a reasonable
time frame."
$IMI RECORDS, 541 N. Fairbanks, Suite 2040, Chicago IL 60611. (312)245-9334. Fax: (312)245-9327.
E-mail: imirecords@interaccess.com. Head of Management Services: Jennifer Woyan. Estab. 1993. Produces
albums, CDs, CD-ROMs, cassettes: jazz, pop, R&B, rock by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: "Mind-
blowing," by David Josias; The Falling Wallendas.
Needs: Produces 10-15 releases/year. Works with 5-7 freelancers/year. Prefers local illustrators. Prefers
designers who own Macs with experience in all types of computer and noncomputer usages, photo manipula
tion and art direction in package design. Uses freelancers for album, cassette, CD cover design and illustration:
CD booklet design and illustration; CD-ROM design and packaging; animation and poster design; advertising
art direction; design illustration; direct mail packages. 95% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus
PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume, photostats, photographs, SASE, tear-
sheets and high quality final work. Sarnies are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist Will contact
for portfolio review of b&w or color final art, photographs, photostats and tearsheets. Pays for design by the
project, $250-1,500. Pays for illustration by the hour, $20-45; by the project, $150-1,000. Rights purchased
vary according to proeject. Finds artists through industry recommendations.
Tips- "Use technology as a tool to facilitate your work. Cyber art is cool— but we are tending to favor
traditional, straight forward, interesting designs that do not overshadow the product itself." Looks for 'a
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concept that somehow reflects, or invokes an emotion from designers. Clean lines or mass confusion — as
long as it's utmost quality — from illustrators."
JINSTINCT RECORDS, 26 West 17th St., #502, New York NY 10011. (212)727-1360. Label Manager:
Gerald Helm. Estab. 1989. Produces CDs and tapes: acid jazz, triphop, electronic and ambient. Recent
releases: This is Acid Juce, compilation; Abstract Workshop, compilation.
Needs: Works with 10 visual artists/year. Releases 30 CDs, tapes each year. Prefers local artists and Macin
tosh-based designers only. Artists work on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover, tape cover and
advertising design and illustration. 90$ of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query1 letter with S ASE. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment
to show portfolio of thumbnails, roughs, final art and color slides. Requests work on spec before assigning
a job. Pays by the project, $400 minimum. Rights purchased vary according to project.
f ISLAND RECORDS, 825 Eighth Ave., New York NY 10019. (212)603-7898. Fax: (212)333-1059. Cre
ative Director: Tony Wright. Estab. 1962. Produces albums, CDs, CD-ROMs, cassettes, LPs: folk, gospel,
pop, progressive, R&B, rap and rock by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: ''Your Little Secret," by
Melissa Etheridge; "To Bring You My Love," PJ Harvey.
Needs: Works with 15 freelancers/year. Prefers designers who own Mac with experience in music industry.
Uses freelancers for album, cassette and CD cover design and illustration; CD booklet design and illustration;
and poster design; advertising; merchandising. 100% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and or query letter with tearsheets. Accepts disk submis
sions. Samples are filed. Portfolios of b&w and color final art and tearsheets may be dropped off every
Tuesday. Pays by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through submissions
and word of mouth.
JAZZAND, 12 Micieli Place, Brooklyn NY 11218. (718)972-1220. E-mail: jazzand@pan.com. Proprietor:
Rick Stone. Estab. 1984, Produces CDs and tapes: jazz. Releases: Far East, by Rick Stone Quartet; and
Blues for Nobody, by Rick Stone.
Needs; Produces 1 solo artist and I group/year. Works with 2 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers with
experience in cover and poster design. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD/album/tape cover
design and illustration; brochure and catalog design and layout; direct mail packages; advertising design;
and posters. 100% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with resume., tearsheets and photocopies.
Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate
materials, including tearsheets and photographs. Pays by the project, $150-750.
Tips: "Get to know people at labels, producers, etc. Establish personal contacts; even if someone can't use
your services right now, six months from now he may be in need of someone. People in the music business
tend to move around frequently to other record companies, agencies, etc. If you've developed a good rapport
with someone and he leaves, find out where he's gone; the next company he works for might hire you. Send
us a small sample of what you consider your best work. We do keep this stuff on file. We will contact you
if we feel we can use your services."
KEPT IN THE DARK RECORDS, 332 Bleeker St., K-138, New York NY 10014. (602)298-8627. Fax:
(6021290-5795. E-mail: sakin@rtd.com. President: Larry A. Sakin. Estab. 1988. Produces CDs, tapes and 7-
inch singles: rock, jazz, pop, R&B, folk. Recent releases: Rediner-TBA: Way Past Cool, by TBA.
Needs: Produces 4-6 releases/year. Works with 5 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD cover, catalog
and advertising design and illustration; tape cover illustration; and multimedia projects. 60% of design and
50% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Dlustrator/Printshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms; Send query letter with photocopies, SASE, tearsheets. Samples are filed or
returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 2 weeks. Portfolio review not required. Pays
for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips; "Many artists send their work to me, without copyright which is a dangerous habit. I do not consider
material without copyright. If interested, I help with copyright procedure. Original designs are very important;
1 like very creative and off-the-beaten-path. Patience is very impressive."
KIMBO EDUCATIONAL, ION. Third Ave., Long Branch NJ 07740. Production Manager: Amy Laufer.
Educational record/cassette company. Produces 8 records, cassettes and compact discs/year for schools,
teacher supply stores and parents. Primarily early childhood physical fitness, although other materials are
produced for all ages.
Needs: Works with 3 freelancers/year. Prefers local artists on assignment only. Uses artists for CD/cassette/
album covers: catalog and flier design: and ads. Helpful if artist has experience in the preparation of album
jackets or cassette inserts.
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First Contact & Terms: ult is very hard to do this type of material via mail" Write or call for appointment
to show portfolio. Prefers photographs or actual samples of past work. Reports only if interested. Pays for
design and illustration by the project, $200-500. Considers complexity of project and budget when establish
ing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "The jobs at Kimbo vary tremendously. We produce material for various levels — infant to senior
citizen. Sometimes we need cute 'kid-like' illustrations and sometimes graphic design will suffice. We are
an educational firm so we cannot pay commercial record/cassette/CD art prices."
K-TEL INTERNATIONAL (USA) INC., 2605 Fembrook Lane N., Plymouth MN 55447. (612)559-
6800. Director of Creative Services: Barbara Elfenbein. Creative Managers: Karen Hacking and Ann Cleary.
Estab. 1969. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, jazz, rap, R&B, soul, pop, classical, country/western and dance.
Also produces books on cassette and CD-ROM. Releases: Club Mix; Players and Rushers', and Hit Country
'9(5, by various artists.
Needs: "Frequently uses freelancers for illustration and design. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers
for CD/cassette/tape package design and illustration for books and CD-ROM. Needs illustration in all media.
Freelance designers should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back
only if interested. Pays by project, $500-1,500.
LaFACE RECORDS, 3350 Peachtree Rd., Suite 1500, Atlanta GA 30326. (404)848-8050. Fax: (404)848-
805 1 . Creative Director: D.L. Warfield. Senior National Director of Marketing & Artist Development: Davett
Singletary. Estab. 1989. Produces CD and tapes: pop, R&B, rap. Recent releases: Goodie Mob, Donel! Jones,
Outcast and Society of Soul.
Needs: Produces 10 releases/year. Works with 10-15 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD cover design;
advertising design and illustration; and posters. Needs computer-literate freelancers for design.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or query letter with resume and tearsheets. Samples
are filed or returned. Reports back within 3 weeks. Portfolios may be dropped off anytime. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color samples. Rights
purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through Black Book, magazines. The Alternative Pick,
Workbook.
LAMBSBREAD INTERNATIONAL RECORD COMPANY/LBI, Box 328, Jericho VT 05465.
(802)899-3787. Creative Director: Robert Dean. Estab. 1983. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: R&B, reggae.
Recent releases: Reggae Mood, by Lambsbread; and African Princess, by Mikey Dread; The Hotter, The
Better, by Lambsbread.
Needs: Produces 2 soloists and 2 groups/year. Works with 3 designers and 2 illustrators/year. Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD cover, catalog and advertising design; album/tape cover design
and illustration; direct mail packages; and posters. 70% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, photographs, SASE and
photocopies. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs,
photostats and tearsheets. Sometimes requests work on spec before assigning a job. Payment negotiated by
the project. Buys all rights or negotiates rights purchased according to project.
Tips: "Become more familiar with the way music companies deal with artists. Also check for the small
labels which may be active in your area. The technology is unreal regarding computer images and graphics.
So don't over price yourself right out of work."
LAMON RECORDS INC., P.O. Box 25371, Charlotte NC 28229. (704)882-8845. Fax: (704)545-1940.
Chairman of Board: Dwight L. Moody Jr. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, country/western, folk, R&B and
religious music; groups. Releases: Going Home, by Moody Brothers; and The Woman Can Love, by Billy
Marshall.
Needs: Works on assignment only. Works with 3 designers and 4 illustrators/year. Uses freelancers for
album cover design and illustration, brochure and advertising design, and direct mail packages. 50% of
freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send brochure and tearsheets. Samples are filed and are not returned. Reports
back only if interested. Call for appointment to show portfolio or mail appropriate materials. Considers skill
and experience of artist and how work will be used when establishing payment. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Include work that has been used on alburn, CD or cassette covers."
^LANDMARK COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, Box 1444, Hendersonville TN 37077. President: Bill
Anderson Jr. Estab, 1980. Produces CDs, albums and tapes: country/western and gospel. Releases include:
You Were Made for Me, by Skeeter Davis and Talkiri Bout Love, by Gail Score.
Needs: Produces 6 soloists and 2 groups/year. Works with 2-3 freelance designers and illustrators/year.
Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and album/tape cover illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month.
Portfolio should include tearsheets and photographs. Rights purchased vary according to project
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LBJ PRODUCTIONS, 8608 W. College St., French Lick IN 47432. (8 12)936-73 18. E-mail: lbjprod@ inters
ource.com. Website: http://www.intersoiirce.com/-lbjprod. Executive Producer: Larry B. Jones. Estab. 1989.
Produces tapes, CDs, records, posters: rock, gospel country/western by solo artists and groups. Recent
releases: Respectable Voodoo, by Heart & Soul.
Needs: Produces 5-6 solo artists and 2-3 groups/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Prefers local artists
with experience in music industry. Works on assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover and
advertising design and illustration; brochure design; and posters. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Autocad.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, SASE and tearsheets. Accepts disk
submissions. Send PCX, TIFF and GIF files. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE if requested by
artist. Reports back within 6 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of b&w thumbnails, final art and
tearsheets. Pays for design by the project, $75-500. Rights purchased vary according to project.
ENTERTAINMENT, Box 79564, 1995 Weston Rd., Weston, Ontario M9N 3W9 Canada.
(416)242-7391. Fax: (416)743-6682. Publisher: Lee. Estab. 1991. Produces CDs, tapes, publications (quar
terly): pop, folk, country/western and original Recent releases: "Glitters & Tumbles," by Liana; and Indie
Tips & the Arts (publication).
Needs: Prefers local artists but open to others. Uses freelancers for CD cover design, brochure illustration,
posters and publication artwork. Needs computer-literate freelancers for production, presentation and multi
media projects.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies, photographs, SASE,
tearsheets, terms of renumeration (i.e., pay/non-pay/alternative). Samples are filed. Art Director will contact
artist for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
PATTY LEE RECORDS, 6034 Graciosa Dr., Hollywood CA 90068. (213)469-5431. Contact: Susan
Neidhart. Estab. -1986. Produces CDs and tapes: New Orleans rock, jazz, folk, country/western, cowboy
poetry and eclectic by solo artists. Recent releases: Return to Be Bop, by Jim Sharpe; Alligator Ball, by
Armand St. Martin; and Horseshoe Basin Ranch, by Timm Daughtry.
Needs: Produces 4-5 soloists/year. Works with 1 designer and 2 illustrators/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover, sign and brochure design; and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back
only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio. v"Do not send anything other than an introductory
letter." Payment varies. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds new artists through word of mouth,
magazines, submissions/self-promotional material, sourcebooks, agents and reps and design studios.
Tips: "Our label is small but growing. The economy has not affected our need for artists. Sending a postcard
representing your 4style' is very smart. It's inexpensive and we can keep the card on file. We are very small
and have limited funds so if you don't hear back from us, it is not a reflection on your talent. Keep up the
good work."
LIVING MUSIC RECORDS, P.O. Box 72, Utchfield CT 06759. (860)567-8796. Fax: (860)567-4276.
Director of Communications: Chantal Harris. Estab. 1980. Produces CDs and tapes: classical, jazz, folk,
progressive, world, New Age. Recent releases: Pete, by Pete Seeger; Celtic Soul by Noirin Ni Riain.
Needs: Produces 1-3 releases/year. Works with 1-5 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover and
brochure design and illustration; direct mail packages; advertising design; catalog design, illustration and
layout; and posters. 70% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator,
QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or query letter with brochure, transparencies,
-photographs, slides, SASE, tearsheets. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports
back to the artist only if interested. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review of b&w and color
roughs, photographs, slides, transparencies and tearsheets. Pays for design by the project. Rights purchased
vary according to project.
Tips: "We look for distinct 'earthy* style; sometimes look for likenesses."
LUCIFER RECORDS, INC., Box 263, Brigantine NJ 08203. (609)266-2623. President: Ron Luciano.
Produces pop, dance and rock.
Needs: Produces 2-12 records/year. Prefers experienced freelancers. Works on assignment only. Uses free
lancers for alburn cover and catalog design; brochure and advertising design, illustration and layout; direct
mail packages; and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, business card, tearsheets, photostats or photocopies.
Reports only if interested. Original art sometimes returned to artist. Write for appointment to show portfolio,
or mail tearsheets and photostats. Pays by the project. Negotiates pay and rights purchased.
MAGGIE'S MUSIC, INC., Box 4144, Annapolis MD 21403. (410)268-3394. Fax: (410)267-7061, Presi
dent: Maggie Sansone. Estab. 1984. Produces CDs and tapes: traditional, Celtic and new acoustic music.
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Recent releases Midsummer Moon, by Al Petteway; Dance Upon the Shore, by Maggie Sansone; Hills of
Erin, by Karen Ashbrook; and Celtic Circles, by Bonnie Rideout and Midnight Howl, by Robin Bullock.
Needs: Produces 3-4 albums/year. Works with 2 freelance designers and 2 illustrators/year. Prefers freelanc
ers with experience in album covers, Celtic and folk art. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD/
album/tape cover and brochure design and illustration; and catalog design, illustration and layout. Needs
computer-literate freelancers for design and production.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with color and b&w samples, brochure. Samples are filed.
Reports back only if interested. Company will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Requests work
on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the hour, $30-60. Pays for illustration by the project,
$500-1,000. Sometimes interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work, or
as edited. Buys all rights.
Tips: This company asks that the artist requests a catalog first "to see if their product is appropriate for our
company, then send samples (non-returnable for our files)."
MECHANIC RECORDS, INC., Dept. AGDM, 6 Greene St., 2nd Floor, New York NY 10013. (212)226-
7272. Fax: (212)941-9401. Production Manager: Gina Rainville. Estab. 1988. Produces CDs, tapes and
albums: pop and rock. Recent releases: Live Alien Broadcast, by Tad; Progress of Decadence, by Overdose
and Puppet's Night Out, by Supple.
Needs: Produces 10 albums/year. Works with 3-4 freelance designers and 5-6 illustrators/year. Uses freelanc
ers for CD/album/tape cover; brochure and advertising design and illustration; direct mail packages, multime
dia projects; and posters. 100% of design and 75% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
2.5 and Adobe Illustrator.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, resume and tearsheets.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand and Painter.
Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back only if interested. To show portfolio, mail appropriate
materials. Payment varies. Rights purchased vary according to project.
MIA MIND MUSIC, 5001/2 E. 84th St., Suite 4B, New York NY 10028. (212)861-8745. Fax: (212)439-
9109. Producer: Steven Bentzel. Director Art Department: Ashley Wilkes. Produces tapes, CDs, DATs,
demos, records: rock, pop, R&B, soul, progressive, folk, gospel, rap, alternative; by solo artists and groups.
Recent releases: Flowers Dice, Chemical Wedding and Piper Stone.
Needs: Produces 15 solo artists and 5 groups/year. Works with 12 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in rock/pop art. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD/tape cover design and illustration;
brochure design and illustration; direct mail packages; advertising design; posters. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photocopies, tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports
back within 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of b&w and color final art and photographs or
mail appropriate materials. Pays for design by the project, $50-500. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
Tips: "Be willing to do mock-ups for samples to be added to company portfolio."
M1RAMAR PRODUCTIONS, 200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98119. (206)284-4700. Fax:(206)286-4433.
Website: http://useattle.uspan.com/miramar/. Vice President of Special Projects: Kipp Kilpatrick. Estab. 1984.
Produces CDs, tapes and videos: rock, R&B, jazz, progressive and adult contemporary by solo artists and
groups. Recent releases: The Gate to the Mind's Eye, by Thomas Dolby; Turn of the Tides, by Tangerine
Dream; and Opera Imaginaire, by various artists.
Needs: Produces 10 soloists and 10 groups/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Works on assignment only.
Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover; brochure and advertising design and illustration; posters; and videotape
packaging. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator
and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume and photocopies. Samples
are filed. Reports back only if interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of b&w and color photostats,
tearsheets, photographs, slides and printed pieces. Pays by the project. Rights purchased vary according to
project.
JMIRROR RECORDS INC; HOUSE OF GUITARS BLVD., 645 Titus Ave., Rochester NY 14617.
(716)544-3500. Art Director: Armand Schaubroeck. Produces CDs tapes and albums: rock and roll, heavy
metal, middle of the road and new wave music. Recent releases: "Drunk On Muddy Waters" and "Berlin
Wall of Sound," by Chesterfield Kings.
Needs: Produces 6 records/year; all of which have cover/jackets designed and illustrated by freelance artists.
Works with 3 freelance designers and 6-8 freelance illustrators/year. Uses artists for catalogs, album covers,
inner sleeves and advertising design. "Always looking for new talent."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure showing art style, samples and SASE. Reports
within 1 month. Negotiates pay.
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JMOTOWN RECORD CO., L.P., 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles CA 90036. (213)634-
3500. Fax: (213)954-0209. Art Director: Jackie Salway. Estab. 1959. Produces CDs, tapes and video. Pro
duces R&B, jazz, soul and rap. Recent releases: "End of the Road," by Boyz II Men; All 4 One One 4 All,
by East Coast Family and Cooly High Harmony, by Boyz II Men.
Needs: Produces 11 soloists and 9 groups/year. Works with 8 artists/year. Prefers artists with experience in
computer graphics (QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop). Uses artists for CD cover, tape cover and advertising
design and illustration; catalog design, illustration and layout; posters and video box set special packaging.
100% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets, resume, slides and photocopies. Samples are
filed or are returned by SASE if requested. Reports back only if interested. Call for appointment to show
portfolio of final art and b&w and color tearsheets, photographs and slides. Pays by the project, $2,500-
15,000. Buys all rights.
MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE/EARTHBEAT! RECORD COMPANY, P.O. Box 1460, Redway CA
95560. (707)923-3991. Fax: (707)923-3241. Creative Director: Sandy Bassett. Estab. 1984. Produces music,
interactive CD-ROM and collateral materials. "The Music For Little People label specializes in culturally
diverse, nurturing music for families and children. EarthBeat! promotes an eclectic, global vision that allows
cultural barriers to disappear and reveals music to be a truly unifying force." Recent releases: Sacred Ground,
by Sweet Honey In The Rock; A Child's Celebration of Rock & Roll, by various artists; Tribal Winds, by
various Native American artists; Adventures at Catfish Pond, by Catfish Hodge; Ancient Tower, with Meryl
Streep, Robert Lepley and New York voices.
Needs: Produces about 20 releases/year. All work done on a freelance, contractual basis. Uses freelancers
also for interactive CD-ROM projects. Prefers illustrators specializing in portraying diverse cultures: kids
and adults in imaginative, lively scenes for CD/cassette cover and booklet art. Works on assignment only.
80% of design and 20% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustra
tor and Live Picture.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, tearsheets, photocopies and/or Macintosh compati
ble floppy disk. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist.
Reports back only if interested. Frequently reviews portfolios. To show portfolio, mail or fax roughs.
Tips: This company looks for a "vibrant, lively, non-derivative style."
*NERVOUS RECORDS, 7-11 Minerva Rd., London NW10 6HJ England. (01)963-0352. Fax: (01)963-
1170. E-mail: 100613.3456@compuserve.com. Website: http://www.184.72.60.86.www/nervousrecords.
Contact: R. Williams. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock and rockabilly. Recent releases: Shock Rock,
by The Elektraws.
Needs: Produces 9 albums/year. Works with 5 freelance designers and 2 illustrators/year. Uses freelancers
for album cover, brochure, catalog and advertising design and multimedia projects. 50% of design and 75%
of illustration demand knowledge of Page Plus II and Microsoft Word 6.0.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with postcard samples; material may be kept on file. Write for
appointment to show portfolio. Accepts disk submissions compatible with PagePlus and Microsoft Word.
Samples not filed are returned by SAE (nonresidents include IRC). Reports only if interested. Original art
returned at job's completion. Pays for design by the project, $10-500. Pays for illustration by the project,
$10-100. Considers available budget and how work will be used when establishing payment. Buys first
rights.
Tips: "We have noticed more use of imagery and caricatures in our field so fewer actual photographs are
used." Wants to see "examples of previous album sleeves, in keeping with the style of our music. Remember,
we're a rockabilly label."
NEW EXPERIENCE RECORDS/GRAND SLAM RECORDS, P.O. Box 683, Lima OH 45802. Presi
dent: James Milligan. Estab. 1989. Produces tapes, CDs and records: rock, jazz, pop, R&B, soul, folk,
gospel, country/western, rap by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: "You Promise Me Love," by The
Impressions; and "He'll Steal Your Heart," by Barbara Lomus/BT Express.
Needs: Produces 5-10 solo artists and 4-6 groups/year. Works with 2-3 freelancers/year. Works with artist
reps. Prefers freelancers with experience in album cover design. "Will consider other ideas." Works on
assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover design and illustration; brochure and advertising design;
catalog layout; posters. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies and photographs. Samples
are filed. Reports back within 6 weeks. Artist should follow up with letter or phone call. Call or write for
appointment to show portfolio of b&w roughs, final art and photographs. Pays for design by the project,
$250-500. Buys one-time rights or reprint rights.
NORTH STAR MUSIC INC., 22 London St., East Greenwich RI 02818. (401)886-8888. Fax: (401)886-
8886. Vice President: Paul Mason. Estab. 1985. Produces CDs and tapes: jazz, classical, folk, traditional,
contemporary, world beat, New Age by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: The Very Thought of You,
Record Companies 643
by The North Star Jazz Ensemble; Songs of the Spirit, by Robin Spielberg; and Primal Colors by Emilio
Kauderer.
Needs: Produces 8 solo artists and 8 groups/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with
experience in CD and cassette cover design. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD/tape cover and
brochure design and illustration; catalog design, illustration and layout; direct mail packages. 80% of design
and 20% of illustration demand knowledge of QuarkXPress 3.3.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with brochure, photocopies and SASE
Accepts disk submissions compatible with QuarkXPress 3.3. Send EPS or TIFF files. Samples are filed.
Reports back to the artist only if interested. To show portfolio, mail color roughs and final art Pays for
design by the project, $500-1,000. Buys first rights, one-time rights or all rights.
Tips: "Learn about our label style of music/art. Send appropriate samples."
NUCLEUS RECORDS, Box 282, 885 Broadway, Bayonne NJ 07002. President: Robert Bowden. Produces
albums and tapes: country/western, folk and pop. Recent releases: "4 O'clock Rock" and "Always " by
Marco Sission.
Needs: Produces 2 records/year. Artists with 3 years' experience only. Works with 1 freelance designer and
2 illustrators/year on assignment only. Uses freelancers for album cover design. 25% of design and 20% of
illustration demand knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resumes, SASE, printed samples and photographs. Write
for appointment to show portfolio of photographs. Accepts disk submissions. Samples are returned. Some
times requests work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the project, $150-200. Pays for
illustration by the project, $125-150. Reports within 1 month. Originals returned at job's completion. Consid
ers skill and experience of artist when establishing payment. Buys all rights. Finds new artists through
submissions and design studios.
$OH BOY RECORDS, 33 Music Square W, Suite 102A, Nashville TN 37066. (615)742-1250. Fax:
(615)742-1360. Produces CDs: folk, gospel, jazz, pop. "Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings," by John Prine;
"Mascara Falls," by Heather Batman.
Needs: Produces 6-10 releases/year. Works with 4 freelancers/year. Prefers local designers who own Mac
with experience in film output. Uses freelancers for CD booklet design and illustration, poster and advertising
design. 1 00% of freelance work demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, transparencies, photographs, slides and SASE.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Samples are not filed and are returned by SASE. Will contact
for portfolio review if interested. Pays for design by the project, $100-2,000. Buys all rights.
JOMNI CAST CORPORATION, (formerly T.O.G. Music Enterprises), 2107 S. Oakland St., Arlington
VA 22204. (703)685-0199. President: Teo Graca. Estab. 1988. Produces CDs, tapes, CD-ROM and movies:
rock & roll, jazz, pop, R&B, soul, progressive, classical, folk, gospel, country/western, rap, fusion, indepen
dent and novelty by solo artists and groups.
® Omni Cast Corporation also airs a TV program called "Couch Potatoes." They need 3D animation.
Needs: Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration; tape cover design and illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and SASE. Samples are filed and are returned by SASE
if requested by artist. Reports back within 2-6 weeks. Pays for design by the project, $25-1,000. Rights
purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Be willing to work on spec or to share in the success of a project rather than expecting upfront
monies."
ONE STEP TO HAPPINESS MUSIC, % Jacobson & Coffin, PC., 156 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010.
(212)691-5630. Fax: (212)645-5038. Attorney: Bruce E. Coffin. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: reggae
group and solo artists. Release: "Make Place for the Youth," by Andrew Tosh.
Needs: Produces 1-2 soloists and 1-2 groups/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year on assignment only.
Uses artists for CD/album/tape cover design and illustration,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume and SASE. Samples are filed or returned
by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within 6-8 weeks. Call or write for appointment to show
portfolio of tearsheets. Pays by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
OPUS ONE, Box 604, Greenville ME 04441. (207)997-3581. President: Max Schubel. Estab. 1966. Pro
duces CDs, LPs, 78s, contemporary American concert and electronic music.
Needs: Produces 6 releases/year. Works with 1-2 freelancers/year. Prefers freelancers with experience in
commercial graphics. Uses freelancers for CD cover design.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with rates and example of previous artwork.
Samples are filed. Reports back within 3-5 days. Pays for design by the project. Buys all rights. Finds artists
through meeting them in arts colonies, galleries or by chance.
Tips: "Contact record producer directly. Send samples of work that relate in size and subject matter to what
Opus One produces."
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JORINDA RECORDS, P.O. Box S38. Orinda CA 94563. (510 )833-7000. A&R Director: H. Balk. Produces
CDs and tapes: jazz, pop, classical by solo artists and groups.
Needs: Works with 6 visual artiste/year. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and
illustration; tape cover design and illustration.
First Contact & Terms; Send postcard sample or query letter with photocopies. Samples are filed and
are not returned. Reports back to the artist only If interested. Write for appointment to show portfolio of
b&w and color photographs, Pays for design by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "Keep current/'
PAVEMENT MUSIC, INC, 17W703A Butterfield Rd.. Gakbrook Terrace IL 60181. 1708 >9 16- 11 55. Fax:
(708)916-1159. E-mail: pvmnt@aol.com. Vice President: Lorraine Margala. Estab. 1993. Produces CDs,
tapes and video: rock, pop, alternative, metal Recent releases: Better Class ofLusers* by L.U.N.G.S: Vora
cious Contempt, by Internal Bleeding; and Time Heals Nothing, by Crowbar.
Needs: Produces 24 releases/year. Works with 20 freelancers/year. 50'Sr of design and 5% of illustration
demand knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, SASE. Samples are filed or returned by SASE
If requested by artist. Art Director mil contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include
photocopies. Pays by the project $100-1,000. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Tips: "We're mostly looking for cover art. Many of the artists we hire were suggested to us by the group
in question— befriend a band."
JPPS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP. 88 St. Francis St., Newark NJ 07105. 1201 1344-4214. Creative Direc
tor: Dave Hummer. Estab. 1923. Produces CDs and tapes: rock and roll, dance, soul, pop, educational, rhythm
aid blues; aerobics and self-help videos; group and solo artists. Also produces children's books, cassettes
and CD-ROMs. Recent releases; "Rock & Soul*' by Sugar Minott and "Manhattan Blues," by Manhattan
Jazz Quintet Reunion,
Heeds: Produces 20G records and videos/year. Works with 10-15 freelance designers/year and 10-15 free-
illustrators/year. Uses artists for album cover design and Illustration; brochure, catalog and advertising
illustration and layout; direct mail packages; posters; and packaging. 8Q# of freelance work demands
literacy in "Ail Mac and any of the following: Aldus PageMaker, Quark XPress, Aldus FreeHand
or Illustrator/'
First Contact & Terms: Works on assignment onl>. Send query letter with samples to be kept on file;
call or for to shew portfolio. Prefers photocopies or tearsheets as samples. Samples not
are returned only if requested. Reports only if interested. Original artwork returned to artist. Pays by
the project. Considers complexity of project and turnaround time when establishing payment. Purchases all
ngbts.
JPUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC, 627 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York NY 10)12. 1212)995-9400. Fax;
(212*420-9174. E-mail: putumayo@aoi.com. Vice President: Lynn Grossman. Estab. 1974. Produces CDs,
folk, world. Recent releases: Women af the World: Celtic: Women of the World: International.
Meeds: Produces 10 releases/year, Works with 1-4 freelancers/year. Prefers local designers who own comput
ers with experience in digi pak CDs. Uses freelancers for album and cassette cover illustration and World
Web page design. 90% of design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Samples are not tiled and are returned by SASE if
Will for portfolio review of final art if interested. Pays by the project.
Tips: "We use a CD-dSgl pak raiher than the standard jewel box."
tQUAUTY RECORDS, 15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 980, Sherman Oaks CA 91403. (8181905-9250. Fax:
?Si8|9G5-7533, Art Director: SaraJane Smith. Estab. 1990. Produces CDs and tapes: rock & roll, pop and
rap; solo and artists. Recent releases: Jointz Fmm Back in da Da\\ Dance Mix USA, compilations;
in Central, Juvenile Style.
Heeds: Produces 5 soloists and 3 groups/year. Works with 3-5 visual artists/year. Uses artists for CD cover,
tape cover and advertising design and illustration and posters. 90% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets and photographs. Samples are filed
or returned by SASE if requested. Does not report back, in which case the artist should call Call for
appointment to show portfolio, which should include final art and b&w and color tearsheets and photographs.
Pays by the project. Boys all rights.
THE DOUBLE DAGGER before a listing indicates that the listing is new
in this edition. New markets are often more receptive to freelance submissions.
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^RAMHIT RECORDS, 414 Ontario St., Toronto, Ontario MSA 2W1 Canada. (416)923-7611. Fax:
(416)923-3352. President: Trevor G. Shelton. Estab. 1988. Produces CDs, tapes and 12-inch vinyl promos
for CDs: rock, pop, R&B and soul by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: 2 Versatile, by 2 Versatile,
hip hop/R&B, A&M distribution; Hopping Penguins, by Trombone Chromosome, ska/reggae, MCA distribu
tion; Line Up In Paris, by Line Up in Paris, rock, A&M distribution.
Needs: Produces 4 releases/year. Works with 3-5 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD cover design
and illustration, tape cover illustration, advertising design and posters. 75% of freelance work demands
computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with "whatever represents you the best." Reports back to the
artist only if interested. Artist should follow-up with call and/or letter after initial query. Portfolio should
include b&w and color photostats. Pays for design by the project, $1,000-3,000. Negotiates rights purchased.
Finds artists through word of mouth, referrals and directories.
RCA RECORDS/BMG, 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10036. Does not need freelance
artists at this time.
$RED ROCKET RECORDS, USA, 213 12th Ave. E., Seattle WA 98102. (206)322-2154, E-mail: info-
rama@redrocket.com. Director of A&R: Curtis Crawford. Estab. 1991. Produces albums, CDs, CD-ROMs,
cassettes and video. Recent releases: "LO.VEvil," by Second Coming; "Silver Mirror," by China Rose.
Needs: Produces 5-10 releases/year. Works with 2-4 freelancers/year. Prefers designers who own IBM
computers. Uses freelancers for album, cassette and CD cover design and illustration; brochure, catalog and
CD booklet design and illustration; animation; CD-ROM design and packaging; poster and World Wide Web
design; direct mail packages and multimedia projects. 70% of design and 50% of illustration demand knowl
edge of Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with color copies. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if
requested. Does not report back. Artist should follow-up by letter or e-mail. Will contact for portfolio review
of samples of work if interested. Pays by the projdect, $25-500. Buys all rights. Finds artists through referrals.
$RELATIVITY RECORDINGS, 79 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10003. (212)337-5300. Fax: (212)337-
5374. Art Director: David Bett. Estab. 1979. Produces albums, CDs and cassettes: R&B, rap and urban.
Recent releases: "Jealous One's Envy," by Fat Joe; "Smile Now Die Later," by Frost.
Needs: Produces 20-40 releases/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Prefers designers who own Macs,
Uses freelancers for album, cassette and CD cover, CD booklet illustration and logos. 10-20% of illustration
demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review of
b&w and color photocopies and photographs if interested. Pays for illustration by the project, $500-2,500.
Buys one-time rights. Finds artists through submissions and word of mouth.
JREPTILE RECORDS, P.O. Box 121213, Nashville TN 37212. (615)331-7400. Fax: (615)331-5412. Con
tact: Scott Tutt. Estab. 1987. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock and roll and country/western. Recent
releases: My Own Time, by Susan Marshall; Rock-a-billy in 3-D, by Justin Curtis.
Needs: Produces 1 soloist and 1 group/year. Works with 2-3 visual artists/year. Prefers local artists only.
Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD and album/tape cover design and illustration.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, photographs and photocopies.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back only if interested. To show a
portfolio, mail thumbnails, roughs, b&w and color tearsheets, photographs and photocopies. Pays by the
project, $50 minimum. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Past credits usually help when selecting the artist but good work speaks for itself!"
^RESTLESS RECORDS, 1616 Vista Del Mar Ave., Hollywood CA 90028. (213)957-4357. Fax: (213)957-
4355. E-mail: restless.com. Website: http://www.restless.com. Marketing Manager: Lyndsey Parker. Estab.
1991. Produces CDs, cassettes, occasional vinyl 12", 10 " and 7": pop. alternative, rock by solo artists and
groups. Recent releases: Mood Elevator, by Jack Logan; The Blue Moods of Spain, by Spain.
Needs: Produces 10 releases/year. Prefers local designers who own Mac. Uses freelancers for cassette and
CD cover and CD booklet design and illustration. 100% of design demands knowledge of QuarkXPress 3.31
and Adobe Photoshop 2.5.
First Contact & Terms: Send query. letter with brochure, resume, transparencies, photocopies and/or
tearsheets. Samples are filed or returned by SASE if requested by artist. Will contact for portfolio review of
color and final art if interested. Pays by the project. Rights purchased vary according to project.
JRHINO RECORDS, 10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90025. (310)474-4778. Fax: (310)441-
6579. Manager, Art Department Services: John Sperling. Estab. 1977. Produces albums, CDs, CD-ROMs,
cassettes: country, folk, gospel, jazz, pop, progressive, R&B, rap, rock, soul Recent releases: Cocktail Mix
Vol. 1-3, by various; People Get Ready: The Curtis Mayfield Story, by Curtis Mayfield.
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Needs: Produces 200 releases/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Prefer local designers and illustrators
who own Mac computers. Uses freelancers for album, cassette and CD cover design and illustration; CD
booklet design and illustration; and CD-ROM design and packaging. S00ct of design demands knowledge
of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHaad.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac, Samples
are filed. Does not report back. Artist should "keep us updated." Portfolios of tearsheets may be dropped
off every Tuesday. Buys one-time rights. Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through
word of mouth, sourcebooLv
RHYTHMS PRODUCTIONS. Box 34485, Los Angeles CA 90034. President: R.S. White. Estab. 1955.
Produces albums, tapes, multimedia items and books; educational children's. Release; First Reader's Kit.
Heeds: Works on assignment only. Prefers Los Angeles artists. All cassettes have covers/jackets designed
and illustrated by freelance artists. Works with 1-2 artists/year with experience in cartooning and graphic
design. Uses freelance artists for album/tape cover design and illustration and children's books. Needs com
puter-literate freelancers for design animation, illustration and production.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter photocopies and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned b>
SASE if requested. Reports within I month. "We do not review portfolios unless we have seen photocopies
we like," Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
Tips: "We like illustration that is suitable for children. We find that cartoonists have the look we prefer.
However, we also like ait that is finer and that reflects a "quality look* for some of our more classical
publications/'
ROCK DOG RECORDS, P.O. Box 3687, Hollywood CA (213 1661-0259. E-mail: patt2^netc
offl.com. President, A&R and Promotion: Gerry North, Estab. 1987. Produces CDs and tapes: rock, R&B,
dance, New Age, contemporary instrumental, ambient and music for film, TV and video productions. Recent
releases: Variations on a Dream* by Brainstorm; Circadian Breath, by Elijah; and Uninvited Visitor, by
Empath.
• This company has a secoad location at P.O. Box 884, Syosset, NY 11791-0399. Fax: (516)364-
1998. A&R, Promotion and distribution: Maria Cuecia.
Needs; Produces 2-3 solo artists and 2-3 groups/year. Works with 5-6 freelance illustrators/year. Prefers
freelancers with experience in album art. Uses artists for CD album/tape cover design and illustration, direct
mail packages, multimedia projects, ad design and posters, 95*3- of design and 75% of illustration demand
of Print Shop or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample or query letter with photographs, SASE and photocopies.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with DOS. Send Bitmap. TIFF, GIF or JTO files. Samples are filed or
are returned by SASE. Reports back within 2 weeks. To show portfolio, mail photocopies. Sometimes requests
work on spec before assigning a job. Pays for design by the project, $50-500. Pays for illustration by the
project $50-500. Interested in buying second rights (reprint rights) to previously published work. Finds new
artists through submissions from artists who use Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Tips: "Be open to suggestions; follow directions. Don't send us pictures, drawings (etc.) of people playing
aa instrument. Usually we arc looking for something abstract or conceptual,"
ROTTEN RECORDS, P.O. Box 2157, Montclair CA 91763. (909)624-2332. Fax: (909 '1624-2392. E-mail:
Website; http://www.PrimeNet.com/~Rotten. President: Ron Peterson, Estab. 1988.
CDs and tapes: rock by groups. Recent releases: Pomona Queen, by Street Cleaners; and Full
Speed Ahead, by D.RL
Needs: 4-5 releases/year. Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover
tad Needs computer-literate freelancers for desigin, illustration, production.
Firs* Contact & Terms; Send postcard sample of work or query letter with photocopies, tearsheets (any
samples). Samples are filed and not returned. Reports back to the artist only if interested. Artist
follow-up with call. Portfolio should include color photocopies. Pays for design and illustration by
the
i^SCOTDSSC B.G.S. PRODUCTIONS LTD., Newtown St., Kilsyth, Glasgow G65 OJX Scotland.
01236-82 1081. Director: Dougie Stevenson, Produces rock and roll, country, jazz and folk; solo artists.
Recent releases: Scottish Lctvf Son^s, by Ronnie Browne (of the Comes); Highland Holiday by Tommy
S^ott; and Ceilidh by Jim Macleod,
Needs: Produces 15-20 records/videos per year. Uses 2 visual artists/year for album cover design and
illustration; brcvhure design, illustration and layout; catalog design, illustration and layout; advertising design,
illustration and layout; posters,
First Contact & Terms: Seed postcard sample or brochure, resume, photocopies and photographs to be
kept on file. Call or write for appointment to show portfolio. Accepts disk submissions compatible with
Adobe Illustrator 3,2 or Aldus FreeHaod 3.0, Seed Mac formatted EPS files. Samples not filed are returned
only if requested. Reports only if interested. Pays by the hour, $20 average. Considers available budget when
establishing payment, Buys all rights.
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SELECT RECORDS, 16 W. 22nd St., 10th Floor, New York NY 10010. (212)691-1200. Fax: (212)691-
3375. Art Director: Ian Thornell. Produces CDs, tapes, 12-inch singles and marketing products: rock, R&B,
rap and comedy solo artists and groups. Recent releases: Jerky Boys II, by Jerky Boys; and To the Death,
by M.O.P.
Needs: Produces 6-10 releases/year. Works with 6-8 freelancers/year. Prefers local freelancers with experi
ence in computer (Mac). Uses freelancers for CD/tape cover design and illustration, brochure design, posters.
70-80% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and
Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or query letter with photostats, transparencies,
slides and tearsheets. Samples are not filed or returned. Portfolios may be dropped off Monday-Friday. Art
Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include slides, transparencies,
final art and photostats. Payment depends on project and need. Rights purchased vary according to project.
Finds artists through submissions, Black Book, agents.
Tips: Impressed by "good creative work that shows you took chances; clean presentation."
JERRY SIMS RECORDS, Box 648, Woodacre CA 94973. (415)789-8322. Owner: Jerry Sims. Estab. 1984.
Produces CDs and tapes: rock, R&B, classical. Recent releases: Viaggio and December Days, by Coral; and
King of California, by Chuck Vincent.
Needs: Produces 4-5 releases/year. Works with 4-5 freelancers/year. Prefers local artists with experience in
album cover art. Uses freelancers for CD cover design and illustration; tape cover and advertising illustration;
catalog design; posters. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and resume. Samples are filed. Art Director will
contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include photographs. Pays for design and
illustration by the project. Buys one-time rights.
SIRR ROOD RECORD & PUBLISHING COMPANY, 2453 77th Ave., Philadelphia PA 19150-1820.
President: Rodney J. Keitt. Estab. 1985. Produces disco, soul, jazz, pop, R&B by group and solo artists.
Releases: Fashion & West Oak Lane Jam, by Klassy K; and The Essence of Love/Ghetto Jazz, by Rodney
Jerome Keitt.
Needs: Produces 2 solo artists and 3 groups/year. Works with 1 freelancer/year on assignment only. Uses
freelancers for album cover and advertising design and illustration, direct mail packages and posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with resume, photostats, photocopies and slides. Samples are
filed and are not returned. Reports back within 2 months. Write for appointment to show portfolio of color
thumbnails, roughs, final reproduction/product, photostats and photographs. Pays by the project, $100-3,500.
Buys reprint rights or negotiates rights purchased.
Tips: "Treat every project as though it were a major project. Always request comments and criticism of
your work."
fSOLAR RECORDS/J. HINES CO., 1635 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028. (213)461-0390.
Fax: (213)461-9032. Art Director: Orietta Murdock. Estab. 1972. Produces albums, CDs, cassettes and
videos: gospel, jazz, R&B, rap, soul and Latin. Recent releases: One Million Strong, (soundtrack from Million
Man March) featuring 2 Pac, Notorious B.I.G., B.O.N.R, Thugs n Harmony, Dr. Dre, Ice T., Snoop Dogg;
and Rated G, by Top Authority.
Needs: Produces 20 releases/year. Prefers designers who own Mac with experience in rap music. Uses
freelancers for album cover illustration. 30% of design demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress
and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample. Samples are filed. Will contact for portfolio review if
interested. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
(SOLID ENTERTAINMENT INC., (formerly AVC Entertainment), 11300 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 1000,
North Hollywood CA 91601. (818)763-3535. President: James Warsinske. Estab. 1989. Produces CDs and
tapes: rock & roll, R&B, soul, dance, rap and pop by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: Let It Be Right,
by Duncan Faure; Knowledge to Noise, Madrok; Push Harder, 7th Stranger; Psycho Love Child, by Psycho
Love Child.
Needs: Produces 2-6 soloists and 2-6 groups/year. Uses 4-10 visual artists for CD and album/tape cover
design and illustration; brochure design and illustration; catalog design, layout and illustration; direct mail
packages; advertising design and illustration. 50% of freelancers work demands knowledge of Aldus Page
Maker, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with SASE, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies, photostats,
slides and transparencies. Samples are filed. Reports back within 1 month. To show portfolio, mail roughs,
printed samples, b&w and color photostats, tearsheets, photographs, slides and transparencies. Pays by the
project, $100-1,000. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Get your art used commercially, regardless of compensation. It shows what applications your work
has."
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SONIC IMAGES RECORDS, P.O. Box 691626, W. Hollywood CA 90069. (213)650-1000. Fax: (213)650-
1016. E-mail: sonicimages@sonicimages.com. Art Director: Darwin Foye. Estab. 1990. Produces CDs and
tapes: acid jazz, ambient and sound tracks by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: Babylon 5, by Christo
pher Franke; and Live, by Shade wFax.
Needs: Produces 10 releases/year. Works with 10 freelancers/year. Prefers artists with experience in Macin
tosh. Uses freelancers for CD cover design; tape cover illustration. 50% of freelance work demands computer
skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed. Reports back within 5 weeks.
Portfolios of color final art may be dropped off every Friday. Pays $1,200 minimum for design. Buys all
rights. Finds artists through word of mouth.
JSOUND ACHIEVEMENT GROUP, INC., P.O. Box 24625, Nashville TN 37202. (615)883-2600. Fax:
(615)885-7353. A&R Director: Royce Gray. Estab. 1985. Produces CDs, tapes and videos: gospel by solo
artists and groups. Recent releases: "Another Alternative," by Jeff Deyd; "Tapestry of Praise," by Darla
McFabben.
Needs: Produces 6 solo artists and 8 groups/year. Works with 3 visual artists/year. Prefers local artists only.
Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration; tape cover design and illustration;
advertising design. 40% of freelance work demands knowledge of CorelDraw.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure and SASE. Samples are not filed and are returned
by SASE. Reports back to the artist only if interested Call for appointment to show portfolio of b&w and
color samples. Pays for design by the project, $50-400. Buys all rights.
SOUND SOUND SAVAGE FRUITARIAN PRODUCTIONS, P.O. Box 22999, Seattle WA 98122-
0999. (206)322-6866. Fax: (206)720-0075. Owner: Tom Fallat. Estab. 1991. Produces CDs and tapes: rock,
jazz, pop, R&B, soul, progressive, classical, folk, gospel, country/western, rap. Recent releases: Victim of
the Gat, by Lethal Crew; and The Ocean Shows The Sky, by Joe Panzetta.
Needs: Produces 5 releases/year. Works with 6 freelancers/year. Freelancers should be familiar with Aldus
PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample of work or send query letter with brochure, photocopies,
photographs and SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back within
2 months. Art Director will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include b&w
and color final art, photocopies, photographs. Pays for design and illustration by the project. Negotiates
rights purchased. Finds artists through word of mouth or by seeing their existing work.
Tips: "Volunteer to do first project for a reduced fee to have work to submit to different companies."
STARDUST RECORDS/WIZARD RECORDS, 341 Billy Goat Hill Rd., Winchester TN 37398. Fax:
(615)649-2732. Contact: Col. Buster Doss, Box 13, Estill Springs TN 37330. (615)649-2577. Produces CDs,
tapes and albums: rock, folk, country/western. Recent releases: Movin' Out, Movin' Up, Movin' On, by
"Danny Boy" Squire; Rainbow of Roses, by Larry Johnson; and Keeping Country, Country, by Dwane Hall.
Needs: Produces 12-20 CDs and tapes/year. Works with 2-3 freelance designers and 1-2 illustrators/year
on assignment only. Uses freelancers for CD/album/tape cover design and illustration; brochure design; and
posters.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume and SASE. Samples are filed.
Reports back within 1 week. Call for appointment to show portfolio of thumbnails, b&w photostats. Pays
by the project, $300. Buys all rights. Finds new artists through Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market.
fTELARC INTERNATIONAL, 23307 Commerce Park Rd., Cleveland OH 44122. (216)464-2313. Fax:
(216)360-9663. Art Director: Anilda Ward. Estab. 1915. Produces albums, CDs, cassettes: classical, jazz,
R&B by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: Young Lions & Old Tigers, by Dave Brubeck; Oscar
Peterson Christmas, by Oscar Peterson.
Needs: Produces 59 releases/year. Works with 12 freelancers/year. Prefers designers who own Macs. Uses
freelancers for alburn, cassette and CD cover illustration. 60% of illustration demands knowledge of QuarkX
Press, Adobe Photoshop 3.0, Aldus FreeHand 5.1.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure, photocopies, tearsheets.
Accepts disk submissions compatible with Mac. Samples are filed and are not returned. Will contact for
portfolio review of b&w and color final art, photographs, slides and transparencies. Pays for illustration by
the project, $1,500-7,000. Negotiates rights purchased. Finds artists through word of mouth, submissions,
sourcebooks.
TOM THUMB MUSIC, (division of Rhythms Productions), Box 34485, Los Angeles CA 90034. President:
Ruth White. Record and book publisher for children's market.
Needs; Works on assignment only. Prefers local freelancers with cartooning talents and animation back
ground. Uses freelancers for catalog cover and book illustration, direct mail brochures, layout, magazine ads,
multimedia kits, paste-up and album design. Needs computer-literate freelancers for animation. Artists must
have a style that appeals to children.
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First Contact & Terms: Buys 3-4 designs/year. Send query letter with brochure showing art style or
resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE. Reports back within 3 weeks.
Pays by the project. Considers complexity of project, available budget and rights purchased when establishing
payment. Buys all rights on a work-for-hire basis.
TOP RECORDS, 4, Galleria del Corso, Milano Italy. (02)76021141. Fax: 003 9/2/7602 1141. Estab. 1975.
Produces CDs, tapes, albums: rock, rap, R&B, soul, pop, folk, country/western, disco; solo and group artists.
Recent releases: "Raga-ragazzina," by Alex Nardi; "Cocktail d'amore," by Alessandra; "Inside Myself,"
by Claudia Delon; and "Al mercato delFusato," by Paolo Luciani.
Needs: Produces 5 solo artists and 5 groups/year. Works with 2 freelancer/year on assignment only.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure. Samples are filed but not returned, unless
requested and paid for by the artist. Reports back within 1 month. Call for appointment to show portfolio or
mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include original/final art and photographs. Buys all rights.
Tips: "Have a new and original idea."
JTOURM ALINE, 894 Mayville, Bethel ME 04217. Phone/fax: (207)824-3246. Contact: Conni. Estab.
1987. Produces albums, CDs and cassettes: jazz, progressive, spokenword, avant-garde. Recent releases: The
Holy Babble, by Willie "Loco" Alexander; and Scrawls from the Unconscious, by Forest Floor.
Needs: Produces 5 releases/year. Works with 3-4 freelancers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Uses freelancers
for album, cassette and CD cover design and illustration; animation; CD booklet design and illustration;
poster design; World Wide Web page design; and catalog design. 50% of freelance work demands knowledge
of Aldus Pagemaker 5.0 and Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with photocopies. Accepts disk submis
sions compatible with Mac. Send EPS, Adobe Photoshop or Aldus PageMaker files. Samples are not filed
and are returned by SASE. Will contact for portfolio review if interested. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
Tips: 'Indie labels and bands work with artists they know. If you like a band, offer your services. But you
may have to get your foot in the door working on spec."
J^TRUE NORTH RECORDS/FINKELSTEJN MANAGEMENT CO. LTD., Suite 501, 151 John
St., Toronto, Ontario M5V 2T2 Canada. (416)596-8696. Fax: (416)596-6861. Contact: Karin Doherty. Estab.
1969. Produces CDs, tapes and albums: rock and roll, folk and pop; solo and group artists. Recent releases:
Dart to the Heart, by Bruce Cockburn; Assassin 's Apprentice, by Stephen Fearing; and Gin Palace, by
Barney B entail.
Needs: Produces 2 soloist and 2 groups/year. Works with 4 designers and 1 illustrator/year. Prefers artists
with experience in album cover design. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration, album/tape cover
design and illustration, posters and photography. 50% of freelance work demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample, brochure, resume, photocopies, photographs, slides, trans
parencies with SASE. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports only if
interested. Pays by the project. Buys all rights.
|TVT RECORDS, 23 E. Fourth St., New York NY 10003. (212)979-6418. Fax: (212)979-6489. E-mail:
gknoll@tvtrecords.com. Website: http://www.tvtrecords.com. Art Director: Greg Knoll. Estab. 1982. Pro
duces albums, CDs, CD-ROMs, cassettes: pop, progressive, R&B, rap, rock, industrial, alternative. Recent
releases: Gravity Kills, by Gravity Kills; Mortal Kombat Soundtrack.
Needs: Produces 60-80 releases/year. Works with 10-20 freelancers/year. Prefers local freelancers and de
signers who own Macs. Uses freelancers for album cover design and illustration, CD booklet and catalog
design and illustration and poster design. 1 00% of design and 2% of illustration demand knowledge of Adobe
Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Aldus FreeHand.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with brochure and tearsheets. Accepts
disk submissions only for multimedia — CD-ROM or diskette. Samples are filed and are not returned. Does
not report back. Artist should not call. Portfolios of color final art may be dropped off every Monday. Pays
for design by the project, $500 minimum. Pays for illustration by the project, $250 minimum. Rights pur
chased vary according to project. Finds artists through submissions.
Tips: "Send lots of mail but no e-mail. Do lots of work for smaller record companies before going for the
big ones. Illustrators: don't send corporate art. Designers: send something that is uniquely your work. I don't
hire generalists."
^VIRGIN RECORDS, 338 N. Foothill Rd, Beverly Hills CA 90210. (310)278-1181. Fax: (310)288-1490.
Art Director: Steve Gerdes. Designer: Tom Dolan. Uses freelancers for CD and alburn cover design and
illustration. Send query letter with samples. Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested.
J WAGON WHEEL RECORDS, P.O. Box 1115, New York NY 10276. Phone/fax: (212)477-2930. Co-
Owner: Rick Wagner. Estab. 1993. Produces CDs: rock by solo artists and groups. Recent releases: Pop
Matters, by various artists; The Beat, by The Beat.
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Needs: Produces 3-5 releases/year. Works with 3-5 freelancers/year. Prefers designers who own Mac PCs.
Uses freelancers for CD booklet and cover design and illustration, poster design, advertising, catalog design,
newsletter. 85% of freelance work demands knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample and/or query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Will
contact for portfolio review of final art, slides and tearsheets if interested. Pays by the project, $25-300.
Rights purchased vary according to project. Finds artists through referrals and word of mouth.
Tips: "Do as many projects as possible and don't burn any bridges." Looks for "quality work, well organized
with attention to detail."
JWARLOCK RECORDS, INC., 122 E. 25th St., Sixth and Seventh Floors, New York NY 10010.
(212)673-2700. Fax: (212)677-4443. Art Director: Isabelle Wong. Estab. 1986. Produces CDs, tapes and
albums: rhythm and blues, jazz, rap and dance. Recent releases: You're Not Alone, by Kim Waters; Real
Love, by Little Johanna; and Zooism, by Poison Clan.
Needs: Produces 5 soloists and 12-15 groups/year. Works with 5 visual artists/year. Prefers artists with
experience in record industry graphic art and design. Works on assignment only. Uses artists for CD and
album/tape cover design; posters; and advertising design. Seeking artists who both design and produce
graphic art, to "take care of everything, including typesetting, stats, etc."
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, resume, photocopies and photostats. Samples
are filed and are not returned. "I keep information on file for months." Reports back only if interested; as
jobs come up. Call to schedule an appointment to show a portfolio, or drop off for a day or half-day. Portfolio
should include photostats, slides and photographs. Pays by the project, $50-1,000. Rights purchased vary
according to project.
Tips: "Work for a low fee with one or two companies to gain experience in the recording industry and then
remain loyal to them — you'll get experience and great recommendations."
WARNER BROS. RECORDS, 3300 Warner Blvd., Burbank CA 91505. (818)953-3361. Fax: (818)953-
3232. Art Dept. Assistant: Michelle Barish. Produces the artwork for CDs, tapes and sometimes albums:
rock, jazz, rap, R&B, soul, pop, folk, country/western by solo and group artists. Releases include: Automatic
for the People, by R.E.M. Releases approximately 300 total packages/year.
Needs: Works with freelance art directors, designers, photographers and illustrators on assignment only.
Uses freelancers for CD and album tape cover design and illustration; brochure design and illustration;
catalog design, illustration and layout; advertising design and illustration; and posters. 100% of freelance
work demands knowledge of Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Aldus FreeHand, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe
Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with brochure, tearsheets, resume, slides and photographs.
Samples are filed or are returned by SASE if requested by artist. Reports back to the artist only if interested.
Submissions should include roughs, printed samples and b&w and color tearsheets, photographs, slides and
transparencies. '"Any of these are acceptable." Do not submit original artwork. Pays by the project.
Tips: "Send a portfolio — we tend to use artists or illustrators with distinct/stylized work — rarely do we call
on the illustrators to render likenesses; more often we are looking for someone with a conceptual or humorous
approach."
WATCHESGRO MUSIC, BMI— INTERSTATE 40 RECORDS, 9208 Spruce Mountain Way, Las
Vegas NV 89134. (702)363-8506. President: Eddie Lee Carr. Estab. 1975. Produces CDs, tapes and albums:
rock, country/western and country rock. Releases include: The Old Cowboy, by Don Williams; What About
Us, by Scott Ellison; and Eldorado, by Del Reeves.
Needs: Produces 8 solo artists/year. Works with 3 freelancers/year for CD/album/tape cover design and
illustration; and videos,
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with photographs. Samples are filed or are returned by SASE.
Reports back within 1 week only if interested. To show portfolio, mail b&w samples. Pays by the project.
Negotiates rights purchased.
JWELK HUSIC GROUP, 1299 Ocean Ave., #800, Santa Monica CA 90401. (310)451-5727. Fax:
(310)394-4148. E-mail: vangardrec@aol.com orgcartwright@e-znet.com. Preproduction Coordinator: Geor
gette Cartwright. Estab. 1987. Produces CDs, tapes and albums; R&B, jazz, soul, folk, country/western, solo
artists. Recent release: Acoustic Traveler, by John McEuen.
Needs: Produces 2 soloists and 6 groups/year. Works with 4 designers/year. Prefers artists with experience
in the music industry. Uses artists for CD cover design and illustration, album/tape cover design and illustra
tion; catalog design, illustration and layout; direct mail packages; advertising design. 100% of freelance work
demands knowledge of QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
First Contact & Terms: Send postcard sample with brochure, photocopies, photographs and tearsheets.
Samples are filed. Reports back only if interested. To show a portfolio, mail tearsheets and printed samples.
Pays for design by the hour, $25-45; by the project, $800-2,000. Pays for illustration by the project, $200-
500. Buys all rights.
Tips: k'We need to have artwork for cover combined with CD booklet format."
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INSIDER REPORT
Add Passion to Your Portfolio
When Steve Gerdes, art director for Virgin Re
cords, stands in line at the bank waiting to cash his
check, he sometimes sees a familiar face. One of
the bank tellers was a former classmate from art
school — the most talented in the class. It saddens
him to see her waiting on customers instead of us-
ing her extraordinary gifts. "There is no greater gift
than the gift of creativity," says Gerdes. "Yet from
the time we're very young, society discourages art
ists. I don't know how many times people told me,
'Learn something else so you'll have something to
fall back on.' I guess I'm lucky I never took their
. .„ fe J Steve Gerdes
advice!
By age ten, Gerdes had already zeroed in on his
life's ambition. "I knew I wanted to be an artist, but I didn't want to do stuff that
hangs in galleries where only an elite group can see it." The artwork that impres
sed him most was on album covers. Even at that early age, Gerdes knew that
since albums are mass produced, his work could reach more people. Over the
years, he picked up knowledge about the industry by hanging out in record stores,
going to concerts and playing in a band.
Gerdes received more formal training while attending the Art Center in Pasa
dena, California. Since there was no such major as "album cover design," he
studied advertising illustration, keeping his goal of working in the music industry
in mind. Shortly before graduating, he made an appointment to show his book
to a Warner Bros, art director. A combination of luck, talent, and a great hairdo
(he sported a 2-inch blonde Mohawk at the time) led to his first job as staff
designer for Warner Bros. Records. He has worked in the recording industry,
either on staff or as a freelancer ever since.
Gerdes came to Virgin Records in 1990, and has worked on dozens of projects
with such diverse talents as Isaac Hayes, Lennie Kravitz and Shonen Knife.
"Once you work in the recording industry you will always work in the recording
industry if you want to," says Gerdes. "After you have printed pieces and know
a few people — you're in. You can call people and say 'Hi, Remember me? I'm
looking for work.' "
Granted, it's hard to get that first break. Art directors rarely hire people they
don't know, but there's a good reason for their hesitancy, says Gerdes. "Let's say
I get this great promo piece and I look at it and think 4Wow, this is just the
coolest,' and I am on deadline. If the choice is between really-cool-guy 'A or guy-
that-I-worked-with-before-again-and-again 4B,' I'll go with the guy *B' because
ultimately, I'm responsible for this cover coming in on time."
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
One way around this situation is persistence. Projects with flexible deadlines
do come up. If an experienced freelancer suddenly becomes unavailable, an art
director will take a chance on a newcomer. It's also possible to enter the field
through connections with musicians or their managers, since they have a big say
in cover decisions. (Such was the case when Billy Corgan of The Smashing
Pumpkins chose designer Frank Olinsky and illustrator John Craig to create the
art for Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.) You can also send your samples
to tour merchandisers ("merch companies") who create T-shirts and programs
sold during a band's tour. Merch companies are listed in Billboard's International
Talent & Touring Directory available in most public libraries.
The best case scenario is to get an appointment to personally show your book
to an art director. But since most labels have drop off policies these days, put
together a portfolio so strong that a drop off will sell it. Remember, in the
recording industry your portfolio doesn't have to be an expensive black leather
binder with plastic sleeves. "We get portfolios that look as though they cost
thousands of dollars. They're really nice, but there's just no point." The purpose
of a portfolio is to get great work in front of the art director as quickly as possible.
At Virgin, the art department works with recording artists to develop the look of each project. Billy
Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins chose designer Frank Olinsky and illustrator John Craig to create
artwork for his group's CD, Mel/on Collie and The Infinite Sadness. On the Shonen Knife CD, the birds
and the b-sides, the group asked Mark Gerdes to design a cover reminiscent of those on the legendary
Blue Note label. Gerdes created three paintings using the Painter program. Buyers could choose
their choice of covers based on how the CD booklet folded inside the case. The Japanese girl group
liked the package so much they sent Gerdes a thank you note.
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INSIDER REPORT, Gerdes
Gerdes's own book is an unpretentious blue-gray, three-ring, cloth-covered
binder. He fills it with color photocopies of his best work.
If you don't have experience in the industry, Gerdes advises creating some
CD packages of your own design for your portfolio. Since you'll be designing
your own assignments, you can get as wild as you want. Art directors in the
recording industry expect imaginative work. (Gerdes once received a portfolio
in an astro-turf covered box.) But regretfully, most work submitted is "so middle-
of-the-road you wouldn't believe it. In a lot of cases the presentation is
WAZOO— very slick— but the work inside is conceptually average. I could care
less about presentation. But if somebody would send me a book of color
photocopies of work that showed an original thought— I'd be all over it."
Besides creativity, another quality Gerdes finds lacking is enthusiasm. Tve
been working for this industry for half my life now and I love it. I truly love it.
When I see people who look bored by their work it really bums me out. I love
to see absolute enthusiasm and at least the willingness to try new things."
Gerdes also notices that some talented artists give up too soon. "I know people
who can't design their way out of a brown paper bag and they're making better
money than I am. And I know other people, more talented than I am who are
working at the bank." Don't give up on your dreams. aBe as selfish as possible
about finding what you really want to do. That's where the passion lies. That's
where your work is going to be really good. Starve a little? Who hasn't! We all
have. Talent just doesn't go unnoticed. Sooner or later it comes to the surface."
—Mary Cox
YOUNG COUNTRY RECORDS/PLAIN COUNTRY RECORDS/NAPOLEON COUNTRY RE-
CORDS, P.O. Box 5412, Buena Park CA 90620. (619)245-2920. Owner: Leo I Eiffert, Jr. Estab. 1968.
Produces tapes and records: gospel and country/western by solo artists and groups. Releases: "The Singing
Housewife," by Pam Bellows; "Little Miss Candy Jones," by Johnny Horton; and uMy Friend," by Leo J.
Eiffert, Jr.
Needs; Produces 7 solo artists and 3 groups/year. Works with 40-60 freelancers/year. 10% of freelance work
demands computer skills.
First Contact & Terms: Send query letter with tearsheets. Samples are filed. Reports back within 3-4
weeks. To show portfolio, mail b&w and color samples. Pays for design by the project, $150-500. Buys all
rights.
Resources
Artists' Reps
Many artists find leaving promotion to a rep allows them more time for the creative
process. In exchange for actively promoting an artist's career, the representative re
ceives a percentage of sales (usually 25-30%).
Reps concentrate on either the commercial or fine art markets, rarely both. Very few
reps handle designers. Fine art reps promote the work of fine artists, sculptors, crafts
people and fine art photographers to galleries, museums, corporate art collectors, inte
rior designers and art publishers. Commercial reps help illustrators obtain assignments
from advertising agencies, publishers, magazines and other art buyers. Reps negotiate
contracts, handle billing and collect payments.
Your rep will work with you to help bring your portfolio up-to-speed. She might
recommend advertising in one of the many creative directories such as American Show
case or Creative Illustration so that your work will be seen by hundreds of art directors.
Expect to make an initial investment in costs for duplicate portfolios and mailings.
Getting representation isn't as easy as you might think. Reps are choosy about who
they represent, not just in terms of talent, but in terms of marketability and professional
ism. A rep will only take on talent she knows will sell.
Start by approaching a rep with a brief query letter and direct mail piece. If you do
not have a flier or brochure, send photocopies or (duplicate) slides along with a self-
addressed, stamped envelope. Check the listings for specific information. Don't just
choose the first rep who shows interest. As artists' rep Scott Hull points out in the
Insider Report on page 666, you must take an active role in choosing your rep.
The Society of Photographers and Artists Representatives (SPAR) is an organization
for professional representatives. SPAR members are required to maintain certain stan
dards and follow a code of ethics. For more Information, write to SPAR, 60 E. 42nd
St., Suite 1166, New York NY 10165, phone (212)779-7464.
One final note: artists' reps work on commission. Artists' advisors, on the other
hand, are consultants who advise artists on marketing strategies. Advisors usually work
short term and are paid hourly rates. They advertise in art magazines, or find clients
through word of mouth. Some offer marketing seminars. So if you feel you aren't ready
to contract with a rep, you might want to seek the help of an advisor.
ANNE ALBRECHT AND ASSOCIATES, 68 E, Wacker Place, Suite 800, Chicago IL 60601. Agent:
Anne Albrecht. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Estab, 1991. Member of SPAR, Graphic
Artists Guild. Represents 7 illustrators, 3 photographers. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/
client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms; Rep receives 25^ commission. Exclusive area representation is required. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide a presentation portfolio and advertise in a national sourcebook. Advertises in American
Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets. Reports back within 2 days.
After initial coniact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides,
photographs.
Tips: Looks for artists who are "motivated, easy to work with, and have great portfolios."
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FRANCE ALINE ASSOCIATES, 1076 S. Ogden Dr., Los Angeles CA 90019. (213)933-2500, Fax:
(213)933-2081. Owner: France Aline. Commercial illustration, photography and graphic design representa
tive. Represents illustrators, photographers, designers. Specializes in advertising. Markets include: advertis
ing, corporations, design firms, movie studios, record companies.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertises in American
Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets. Reports back within a few days. Mail in appropriate
materials. Portfolio should include tearsheets, photographs.
Tips: "Send promotions. No fashion."
AMERICAN ARTISTS, REP. INC., 353 W. 53rd St., #1W, New York NY 10019. (212)582-0023. Fax:
(212)582-0090. E-mail: amerart@aol.com. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1930. Member of
SPAR. Represents 30 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design
firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration, design.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. "All portfolio expenses billed to artist." Advertising costs are split:
70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. "Promotion is encouraged; portfolio must be presented in
a professional manner — 8 X 10, 4 X 5, tearsheets, etc." Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, RSVP,
The Workbook, medical and Graphic Artist Guild publications.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets. Reports in 1
week if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail appropriate materials for review. Portfolio should
include tearsheets, slides.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences.
JACK ARNOLD FINE ART, 5 E. 67th St., New York NY 10021. (212)249-7218. Fax: (212)249-7232.
Contact: Jack Arnold. Fine art representative. Estab. 1979. Represents 15 fine artists. Specializes in contempo
rary graphics and paintings. Markets include: galleries; museums; private collections; corporate collections.
Handles: Looking for contemporary impressionists and realists.
Terms: Agent receives 50% commission. Exclusive area representation preferred. No geographic restric
tions. To be considered, talent must provide color prints or slides.
How to Contact: For first contact, send bio, photographs, retail prices and SASE. Reports in days. After
initial contact, drop off or mail in portfolios of slides, photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through referrals.
ART EMOTION CORP., 729 Pine Crest, Prospect Heights IL 60070. (847)397-9300. E-mail: gperez@arte
mo.com. Contact: Gerard V. Perez. Estab. 1977. Represents 45 fine artists. Specializes in "selling to art
galleries." Markets include: corporate collections; galleries; interior decorators.
Handles: Fine art.
Terms: "We buy for resale." Exclusive area representation is required. For promotional purposes talent
must provide slides, color prints, "any visuals." Advertises in Art News, Decor, An Business News.
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets, slides, photographs and SASE. Reports in 1 month, only
if interested. "Don't call us — if interested, we will call you." Portfolio should include slides, photographs.
$ART SOURCE L.A., INC., 11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 555, Los Angeles CA 90025. (310)479-
6649. Fax: (310)479-3400. E-mail: fran37@aol.com. Contact: Francine Ellman. Fine art representative. Estab.
1980. Member of Architectural Design Council Represents artists in all media in fine art and accessories.
Specializes in fine art consulting and curating worldwide; creative management, exhibition and design.
Markets include: architects; corporate collections; developers; hospitality public space; interior designers;
and private collections.
Handles: Fine art in all media, including a broad array of accessories handmade by American artists.
Terms: Agent receives commission, amount varies. Exclusive area representation required hi some cases.
No geographic restrictions. "We request artists submit a minimum of 10 slides/visuals, resume and SASE.
Advertises in Art News, Artscene, Art in America, Blue Book, Gallery Guide, Visions, Art Diary, Art &
Auction, Guild, and Internet,
How to Contact: For first contact, send resume, bio, slides or photographs and SASE. Reports in 1-2
months. After initial contact, "we will call to schedule an appointment" to show portfolio of original art,
HOW TO USE yow Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market offers suggestions for
understanding and using the information in these listings. Read this and other articles
in the front of this book for important business tips.
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slides, photographs. Obtains new talent through recommendations, artists' submissions and exhibitions.
Tips: "Be professional when submitting visuals. Remember — first impressions can be critical! Have a body
of work that is consistent and of the highest quality. Work should be in excellent condition and already
photographed for your records. Framing does not enhance the presentation to a dealer."
fARTCO INCORPORATED, 3148 RFD Cuba Rd, Long Grove IL 60047-9606. (847)438-8420. Fax:
(847)438-6464. Contact: Sybil Tillman. Fine art representative. Estab. 1970. Member of International Society
of Appraisers. Represents 60 fine artists. Specializes in contemporary artists' originals and limited edition
graphics. Markets include: architects; art publishers; corporate collections; galleries; private collections.
Handles: Fine art.
Terms: "Each commission is determined mutually. For promotional purposes, I would like to see original
work or transparencies." No geographic restrictions. Advertises in newspapers, magazine, etc.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, bio, slides, SASE, photographs or transparen
cies. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of original art, slides, photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences, advertising.
ARTISAN PROFESSIONAL FREELANCE REPS, INC., 1950 S. Sawtelle, Suite 333, Los Angeles
CA 90025. (310)312-2062. Fax: (310)312-0670. Website: http://www.artisan-inc.com. Creative Recruiter:
Tracy Forsythe. Commercial illustration, graphic design representative. Estab. 1988. Represents 100 illustra
tors, 15 photographers, 200 designers. Markets include: advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, de
sign firms.
Handles: Illustration, photography, design, multimedia. Looking for multimedia and 3-D artists for CD-
ROM and interactive projects.
Terms: Rep receives 20-30% commission. 100% of advertising costs paid by the representative. For promo
tional purposes, talent must provide 81/: X 1 1 color photocopies in a mini-portfolio. Advertises in Black Book,
The Workbook, magazines for the trade.
How to Contact: For first contact, send resume, photocopies. Reports in 1 week. After initial contact, call to
schedule an appointment for portfolio review. Portfolio should include roughs, tearsheets, slides, photographs,
photocopies.
Tips: "Have a thorough understanding of Q, IL, PS; also key into Macromind Director whenever possible."
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT GROUP, 21 Enimett St., Suite 2, Providence RI 02903-4503. (401)521-5774.
Fax: (401)521-5176. Contact: Rita Campbell. Represents photography, fine art, graphic design, as well as
performing talent to advertising agencies, corporate clients/direct. Staff includes Rita Campbell. Estab. 1982.
Member of Rhode Island Women's Advertising Club, NE Collaborative of Artist's Representatives. Markets
include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct Clients include Hasbro, Etonic, Puma, Tretorn, Fed
eral Computer Week. Client list available upon request.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 20-25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 50% paid by talent; 50% paid by
representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail promotional piece; samples in book
for sales meetings.
How to Contact For first contact, send resume, bio, direct mail flier/brochure. Reports in 3 weeks. After
initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolios should include tearsheets,
photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through "referrals as well as inquiries from talent exposed to agency promo."
ARTISTS ASSOCIATES, 4416 La Jolla Dr., Bradenton FL 34210-3927. (941)756-8445. Fax: (941)727-
8840. Contact: Bill Erlacher. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1964. Member of Society of
Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild, A1GA. Represents 1 1 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies;
corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books;
sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration, fine art, design.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Advertises in American Showcase, RSVP, The Workbook, Society
of Illustrators Annual.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure.
ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL, 320 Bee Brook Rd., Washington CT 06777-1911. (203)868-1011. Fax:
(2031868-1272. Contact: Michael Brodie. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1970. Represents
20 illustrators. Specializes in children's books. Markets include: advertising agencies; design firms; editorial/
magazines; licensing.
Handles: Illustration and book packaging.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid
by talent; 30% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 2 portfolios. "We have
our own full-color brochure, 24 pages, and do our own promotions."
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How to Contact: For first contact, send slides, photocopies and SASE, Reports in 1 week.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences, Literary Market
Place, etc. "SAE with example of your work; no resumes required."
$ASCSUTTO ART REPS., INC., 1712 E. Butler Circle, Chandler AZ 85225. (602)899-0600. Fax:
(602)899-3636. Contact: Mary Anne Asciutto. Children's illustration representative. Estab. 1980. Member
of SPAR, Society of Illustrators. Represents 20 illustrators. Specializes in children's illustration for books,
magazines, posters, packaging, etc. Markets include: publishing/packaging/advertising.
Handles: Illustration only.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid
by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent should provide "prints (color) or
originals within an 11 X 14 size format."
How to Contact: Send a direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photocopies and SASE. Reports in 2 weeks.
After initial contact, send appropriate materials if requested. Portfolio should include original art on paper,
tearsheets, photocopies or color prints of most recent work. If accepted, materials will remain for assembly.
Tips: In obtaining representation "be sure to connect with an agent who handles the kind of accounts you
(the artist) want."
CAROL BANCROFT & FRIENDS, 121 Dodgingtown Rd., P.O. Box 266, Bethel CT 06801. (203)748-
4823. Fax: (203)748-4581. Owner: Carol Bancroft. Promotion Manager: Wendy Rickard. Illustration repre
sentative for children's publishing. Estab. 1972. Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists
Guild. Represents 40 illustrators. Specializes in illustration for children's publishing — text and trade; any
children 's-related material. Clients include Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin, Franklin Mint. Client list available
upon request.
Handles: Illustration for children of all ages. Looking for multicultural and fine artists.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by
representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide "flat copy (not slides), tearsheets, promo
pieces, good color photocopies, etc.; 6 pieces or more is best; narrative scenes and children interacting."
Advertises in RSVP.
How to Contact: For contact, "call Wendy for information or send samples and SASE." Reports in 1
month.
Tips: "We're looking for artists who can draw animals and people well. They need to show characters in
an engaging way with action in situational settings. Must be able to take a character through a story."
JSAL BARRACCA ASSOC INC., 381 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016. (212)889-2400. Fax:
(212)889-2698. Contact: Sal Barracca. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1988. Represents 23
illustrators. "90% of our assignments are book jackets." Markets include: advertising agencies; publishing/
books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes "portfolios must be 8 X 10
chromes that are matted. We can shoot original art to that format at a cost to the artist. We produce our own
promotion and mail out once a year to over 16,000 art directors."
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets and SASE. Reports in 1
week; 1 day if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolio
should include tearsheets, slides.
Tips: "Make sure you have at least three years of working on your own so that you don't have any false
expectations from an agent."
BEATE WORKS, 7916 Melrose Ave., Suite 2, Los Angeles CA 90046. (213)653-5088. Fax: (213)653-
5089. E-mail: beateworks@aol.com. President: Beate Chelette. Commercial illustration, photography, graphic
design representative. Estab. 1992. Represents 2 illustrators, 5 photographers, 1 designer, 1 fine artist. Markets
include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/
greeting cards.
Handles: Illustration, photography. Looking for well-established, versatile artists with existing clientele.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Charges special mailing fees. Exclusive area representation is
required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional
purposes, talent must provide direct mailers, portfolio 11 X 14 (2 minimum) with logo and type.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure. Reports back within 1
week. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment for portfolio review. Portfolio should include
tearsheets, slides, photographs, photocopies.
Tips: Likes artists who possess "business sense, ability to keep clients and strong flexible personalities. It's
a business and you have to be professional. Just talent is not enough anymore."
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rfNOEL BECKER ASSOCIATES, 150 W. 55th St., New York NY 10019. (212)764-1988. Contact: Noel
Becker. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1975. Member of Graphic Artists
Guild. Represents 2 photographers. Specializes in fashion. Markets include corporations/client direct.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Agent receives 25-30% commission. Advertising costs are paid by talent. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide direct mail piece.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, photocopies. After initial contact, call
for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, photographs.
Tips: Suggests that work be saleable in the NYC Garment Center.
BERENDSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC., 2233 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati OH 45206. (513)861-1400. Fax:
(513)861-6420. President: Bob Berendsen. Commercial illustration, photography, graphic design representa
tive. Incorporated 1986. Represents 24 illustrators, 2 photographers, 2 designers/illustrators. Specializes in
"high-visibility consumer accounts." Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design
firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms. Clients
include Disney, CNN, Pentagram, F&W Publications. Client list available upon request.
Handles: Illustration, photography. v'We are always looking for illustrators who can draw people, product
and action well. Also, we look for styles that are unique."
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Charges "mostly for postage but figures not available." No geo
graphic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promo
tional purposes, "artist must co-op in our direct mail promotions, and sourcebooks are recommended. Portfo
lios are updated regularly." Advertises in RSVP* Creative Illustration Book and American Showcase.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, and any nonretumable tearsheets, slides,
photographs or photocopies. Follow up with a phone call.
$BERHSTEIH & ANDRIULL! IMC., 60 E. 42nd St., New York NY 10165. (212)682-1490. Fax: (212)286-
1890, Contact: Sam Bernstein. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1975. Member
of SPAR. Represents 54 illustrators, 16 photographers. Staff includes Anthony Andriulli; Howard Bernstein;
Samuel Bernstein; Molly Birenbaum; Martha Dunning; Randi Fiat; Ivy Glick; Liz McCann; Christine Priola;
Fran Rosenfeld; Susan Wells. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms;
editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration and photography.
Terms: Rep receives a commission. Exclusive career representation is required. No geographic restrictions.
Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Workbook, New York Gold, Creative Illustration Book;
Bernstein & Andriulli International Illustration.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides, photo
graphs, photocopies. Reports in 1 week. After initial contact, drop off or mail appropriate materials for
review. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photographs.
SAM BRODY, ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS REPRESENTATIVE & CONSULTANT, 77
Winfield St., Apt. 4, E. Norwalk CT 06855-2138. Phone/fax; (203)854-0805 (for fax, add 999). Contact:
Sara Brady. Commercial illustration and photography representative and broker. Estab. 1948. Member of
SPAR. Represents 4 illustrators, 3 photographers, 2 designers. Markets include; advertising agencies; corpora
tions/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration, photography, design, "great film directors."
Terms: Agent receives 30% commission, Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 8X10
transparencies (dupes only) with case, plus back-up advertising material, i.e., cards (reprints — Workbook,
etc.) and self-promos.
How to Contact: For first contact, send bio, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets. Reports in 3 days or
within 1 day if interested. After initial contact, call for appointment or drop off or mail in appropriate
materials for review. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation. In obtaining representation,
artist/photographer should "talk to parties he has worked with in the past year."
PEMA BHOWNE LTD., HCR Box 104B, Pine Rd, Neversink NY 12765. (914)985-2936. Fax: (914)985-
7635. Contact: Pema Browne or Perry Browne. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1966. Repre
sents 12 illustrators. Specializes in general commercial Markets include: all publishing areas; children's
picture books; collector plates and dolls; advertising agencies; editorial/magazines. Clients include Harper
Collins, Thomas Nelson, Bradford Exchange. Client list available upon request.
Handles: Illustration. Looking for "professional and unique'* talent.
Terms: Rep receives 30^ commission. Exclusive area representation is required. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide color mailers to distribute. Representative pays mailing costs on promotion mailings.
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How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure and SASE. If interested
will ask to mail appropriate materials for review. Portfolios should include tearsheets and transparencies or
good color photocopies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations. Freelancers "should be on their own for experience and
knowledge of the marketplace."
SID BUCK AND BARNEY KANE, 135 W. 41st St., #408, New York NY 10036. (212)221-8090. Fax:
(212)221-8092. E-mail: andi9@aol.com. President: Sid Buck. Commercial illustration representative. Estab.
1964. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines;
paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; fashion.
Handles: Illustration, fashion.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area represention is required. Advertising costs are split:
75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Work
book.
How to Contact: For first contact, send photocopies, photostats. Reports in 1 week. After initial contact,
call to schedule an appointment for portfolio review. Portfolio should include photostats, photocopies.
JCAROL CHISLOVSKY DESIGN INC., 853 Broadway, New York NY 10003. (212)677-9100. Fax:
(212)353-0954. Contact: Carol Chislovsky. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1975. Member of
SPAR. Represents 20 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; design firms; editorial/magazines;
publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by represen
tative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail piece. Advertises in American Showcase,
The Workbook, Black Book and sends out a direct mail piece.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure. Portfolio should include tearsheets,
slides, photostats.
WOODY COLEHAN PRESENTS INC., 490 Rockside Rd., Cleveland OH 44131. (216)661-4222. Fax:
(216)661-2879. Contact: Woody. Creative services representative. Estab. 1978. Member of Graphic Artists
Guild. Specializes in illustration. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design
firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms; public
relations firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by represen
tative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide "all portfolios in 4X5 transparencies." Advertises in
American Showcase, Black Book, The Workbook, other publications.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, tearsheets, slides, SASE. Reports in 7 days, only if
interested. Portfolio should include tearsheets, 4X5 transparencies.
Tips: "Solicitations are made directly to our agency. Concentrate on developing 8-10 specific examples of
a single style exhibiting work aimed at a particular specialty, such as fantasy, realism, Americana or a
particular industry such as food, medical, architecture, transportation, film, etc."
tJAN COLLIER REPRESENTS, P.O. Box 470818, San Francisco CA 94147. (415)383-9026. Contact:
Jan. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1978. Represents 12 illustrators. Markets include: advertis
ing agencies; design firms and editorial.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The
Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets, slides and SASE. Reports in 5 days, only if interested.
After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of slides.
DANSELE COLLIGNON, 200 W. 15th St., New York NY 10011. (212)243-4209. Contact: Daniele Collig-
non. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1981. Member of SPAR, Graphic Artists Guild, Art
Director's Club. Represents 12 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct;
design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions.
Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide 8x10 transparencies (for portfolio) to be mounted, printed samples, professional pieces.
Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets. Reports in 3-5 days, only if
interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolio should include
tearsheets, transparencies.
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JCORNELL & MCCARTHY, 2-D Cross Hwy., Westport CT 06880. (203)454-4210. Fax: (203)454-4258.
Contact: Merial Cornell. Children's book illustration representative. Estab. 1989. Member of SCBWI. Repre
sents 30 illustrators. Specializes in children's books: trade, mass market, educational.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Agent receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by
representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 10-12 strong portfolio pieces relating to chil
dren's publishing.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photocopies and
SASE. Reports in 1 month. After initial contact, call for appointment or drop off or mail appropriate materials
for review. Portfolio should include original art, tearsheets, photocopies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations, solicitation, conferences. "Work hard on your portfolio."
CREATIVE FREELANCERS MANAGEMENT, INC., 25 W. 45th St., New York NY 10036. (800)398-
9544. Fax: (203)532-2927. Contact: Marilyn Howard. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1988.
Represents 30 illustrators. "Our staff members have art direction, art buying or illustration backgrounds."
Specializes in children's books, advertising, architectural, conceptual. Markets include: advertising agencies;
corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books;
sales/promotion firms.
• Agency anticipated moving in fall of '96 so call to check address before sending promotional
mailers.
Handles: Illustration. Artists must have published work.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is preferred. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide "printed
pages to leave with clients. Co-op advertising with our firm could also provide this. Transparency portfolio
preferred if we take you on but we are flexible." Advertises in American Showcase, Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets or "whatever best shows work. We also have a portfolio
drop off policy on Wednesdays." Reports within 1 month only if interested. After initial contact, drop off
or mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolios should include tearsheets, photocopies.
Tips: Looks for experience, professionalism and consistency of style. Obtains new talent through "word of
mouth and advertising."
JCVB CREATIVE RESOURCE, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa CA 92626. (714)641-9700. Fax: (714)641-
9700. E-mail: cbrenneman@aol.com. Website: http://www.charlottes-web.com/cindyb. Contact: Cindy Bren-
neman. Commercial illustration, photography and graphic design representative; portfolio consultation. Estab.
1984. Member of SPAR, ADDOC. Specializes in "high-quality innovative images." Markets include: adver
tising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms,
Handles: Illustration. Looking for "a particular style or specialized medium."
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative, "if rep's name and number appear on piece." For
promotional purposes, talent must provide promotional pieces on a fairly consistent basis. Portfolio should
be laminated. Include transparencies or cibachromes. Images to be shown are mutually agreed upon by talent
and rep,
How to Contact: For first contact, send slides or photographs. Reports in 2 weeks, only if interested. After
initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats.
Tips: Obtains new talent through referrals. "You usually know if you have a need as soon as you see the
work. Be professional. Treat looking for a rep as you would looking for a freelance job. Get as much exposure
as you can. Join peer clubs and network. Always ask for referrals. Interview several before settling on one.
Personality and how you interact will have a big impact on the final decision."
LINDA DE MORETA REPRESENTS, 1839 Ninth St., Alameda CA 94501. (510)769-1421. Fax:
(510)521-1674. Contact: Linda de Moreta. Commercial illustration and photography representative; also
portfolio and career consultant. Estab. 1988. Represents 9 illustrators, 4 photographers. Markets include:
advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting
cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration, lettering/title design, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive representation requirements vary. Advertising costs are
according to individual agreements. Materials for promotional purposes vary with each artist. Advertises in
The Workbook, Black Book, The Creative Illustration Book, American Showcase.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides, photocopies, photostats
and SASE. "Please do not send original art. SASE for any items you wish returned." Responds to any
inquiry in which there is an interest. Portfolios are individually developed for each artist and may include
tearsheets, prints, transparencies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through client and artist referrals primarily, some solicitation. "I look for great
creativity, a personal vision and style of illustration or photography combined with professionalism, maturity
and a willingness to work hard."
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DWYER & O'GRADY, INC., Mountain Rd., P.O. Box 239, East Lempster NH 03605. (603)863-9347.
Fax: (603)863-9346. Contact: Elizabeth O'Grady. Agents for children's picture book artists and writers. Estab.
1990. Member of Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild, SCBWI, ABA. Represents 26 illustrators and
12 writers. Staff includes Elizabeth O'Grady, Jeffrey Dwyer. Specializes in children's picture books. Markets
include: publishing/books.
Handles: Illustrators and writers of children's books. "Favor realistic and representational work for the
older age picture book. Artist must have full command of the figure and facial expressions."
Terms: Rep receives 15% commission. Additional fees are negotiable. Exclusive area representation is
required (world rights). Advertising costs are paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must
provide both color slides and prints of at least 20 sample illustrations depicting the figure with facial expres
sion.
How to Contact: When making first contact, send query letter, slides, photographs and SASE. Reports in
1 Vi months. After initial contact, call for appointment and drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review.
Portfolio should include slides, photographs.
ELLIOTT/OREMAN ARTISTS' REPRESENTATIVES, 25 Drury Lane, Rochester NY 14625-2013.
Contact: Shannon Elliott. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1983. Represents 10 illustrators.
Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper
products/greeting cards; publishing/books; architectural firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: For promotional purposes, talent must have a tearsheet, which will be combined with others in a
sample folder.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, tearsheets, slides. "I will call to schedule an appoint
ment, if interested."
FORTUNI, 2508 E. Belleview Place, Milwaukee WI 53211. (414)964-8088. Fax: (414)332-9629. Contact:
Marian F. Deegan. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Estab. 1990. Member of Graphic
Artists Guild. Represents 5 illustrators, 2 photographers. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/
client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration, photography. "I am interested in artists who have developed a consistent, distinctive
style of illustration."
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by represen
tative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail support, advertising, and a minimum of 4
duplicate transparency portfolios. "All promotional materials are developed and produced within my advertis
ing specifications." Advertises in Directory of Illustration, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, slides, photographs, photocopies, SASE.
Reports in 2 weeks if SASE is enclosed. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment for portfolio
review. Portfolio should include roughs, original art, tearsheets, slides, photographs, photocopies, transparen
cies (if available).
FREELANCE ADVANCERS, INC., 441 Lexington Ave., Suite 408, New York NY 10017. (212)661-
0900. Fax: (212)661-1883. President: Gary Glauber. Commercial illustration, graphic design, freelance artist
representative. Estab. 1987. Member of Society of Illustrators. Represents 150 illustrators, 250 designers.
Specializes in freelance project work. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design
firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration, design. Looks for artists with Macintosh software and multimedia expertise.
Terms: Rep receives 20% commission. 100% paid by the representative. Advertises in Art Direction,
Adweek.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, tearsheets. Reports back within 1 week. After
initial contact, call to schedule an appointment.
Tips: Looking for "talent, flexibility and reliability" in an artist. t4 Always learn, but realize you are good
enough now."
$G.A.S. INCORPORATED, Box 30309, Indianapolis IN 46230, (317)257-7100. President: William S.
Gardner. Licensing agents. Represents artists to the collectible and gift industries (high quality prints, collec
tor's plates, figurines, bells, etc.)
• See G.A.I.'s listing in the Greeting Cards, Games and Products section for more information.
ROBERT GALITZ FINE ART/ACCENT ART, 166 Hilltop Court, Sleepy Hollow IL 60118. (847)426-
8842. Fax: (847)426-8846. Contact: Robert Galitz. Fine art representative. Estab. 1985. Represents 100 fine
artists (includes 2 sculptors). Specializes in contemporary/abstract corporate art. Markets include: architects;
corporate collections; galleries; interior decorators; private collections. Clients include Graphique Du Jour,
Editions Limited Inc.
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Handles: Fine art.
Terms: Agent receives 25-40% commission. No geographic restrictions; sells mainly in Chicago, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky. For promotional purposes talent must provide "good photos and slides."
Advertises in monthly art publications and guides.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, slides, photographs. Reports in 2 weeks. After initial
contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of original art.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences. "Be confident,
persistent. Never give up or quit."
RITA GATLIN REPRESENTS, 83 Walnut Ave., Corte Madera CA 94925. (415)924-7881. Fax: (415)924-
789 1* Agent: Rita Gatlin, Commercial illustration. Estab. 1991. Member of Society of Illustrators. Represents
12 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/maga
zines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books.
Handles: Commercial illustrators only.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Charges fees for portfolio materials (mounting and matting); postage
for yearly direct mail divided among artists. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by
representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide at least one 8!/2Xll printed page. Prefers
portfolios in transparency form. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook, Creative Illustration.
How to Contact* For first contact, send query letter and tearsheets. Reports back within 5 days. After
initial contact, call to schedule an appointment for portfolio review. Portfolio should include tearsheets,
slides.
Tips: "Artists must have a minimum of five years experience as commercial illustrators." When asked what
their illustration style is, artists should never say they can do all styles — it's "a sign of a beginner/'
DENNIS GODFREY REPRESENTING ARTISTS, 231 W. 25th St., Suite 2G, New York NY 10001.
Phone/fax: (212)807-0840. Contact: Dennis Godfrey. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1985.
Represents 6 illustrators. Specializes in publishing and packaging. Markets include: advertising agencies;
corporations/client direct; design firms; publishing/books. Clients include Putnam Berkley, Dell, Avon,
Ogilvy & Mather, Oceanspray, Tropicana, Celestial Seasonings.
Handles: Illustration,
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Prefers exclusive area representation in NYC/Eastern US. Advertis
ing costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must
provide mounted portfolio (at least 20 pieces), as well as promotional pieces. Advertises in The Workbook,
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets. Reports in 2 weeks, only if interested. After initial
contact, write for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats.
BARBARA GORDON ASSOCIATES LTD., 165 E. 32nd St., New York NY 10016. (212)686-3514.
Fax: (212)532-4302. Contact: Barbara Gordon. Commercial illustration and photography representative.
Estab. 1969. Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 9 illustrators, 1
photographer. "I represent only a small, select group of people and therefore give a great deal of personal
time and attention to the people I represent."
Terms: No information provided. No geographic restrictions in continental US.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure. Reports in 2 weeks. After initial contact,
drop off or mail appropriate materials for review. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photographs;
"if the talent wants materials or promotion piece returned, include SASE."
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences, etc. "I do not care
if an artist or photographer has been published or is experienced. I am essentially interested in people with
a good, commercial style. Don't send resumes and don't call to give me a verbal description of your work.
Send promotion pieces. Never send original art. If you want something back, include a SASE. Always label
your slides in case they get separated from your cover letter. And always include a phone number where
you can be reached."
TJ. GORDON/ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, P.O. Box 4112, Montebello CA 90640. (213)887-8958.
Contact: Tami Gordon. Commercial illustration, photography and graphic design representative; also illustra
tion or photography broker. Estab. 1990. Represents 8 illustrators, 3 photographers. Markets include: advertis
ing agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines.
Handles: Illustration, photography, design.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are paid by talent (direct mail costs, billable at
end of each month). Represents "illustrators from anywhere in US; designers and photographers normally
LA only, unless photographer can deliver a product so unique that it is unavailable in LA.1' For promotional
purposes, talent must provide "a minimum of 3 pieces to begin a 6-rnonth trial period. These pieces will be
used as mailers and leave behinds. Portfolio is to be professional and consistent (pieces of the same size,
etc.). At the end of the trial period agreement will be made on production of future promotional pieces,"
How to Contact: For first contact, send bio, direct mail flier/brochure. Reports in 2 weeks, if interested.
After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets.
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"Mary Ross's whimsical, colorful, spontaneous style has been delighting clients, art directors and designers
for 1 5 years," says Ross's agent Rita Gatlin of Rita Gatlin Represents. Ross has worked on logos, menu
covers and cookbooks, brochures and annuals reports, album and CD covers, and editorial assignments.
This sample of the artist's work appeared in the 1996 Black Book. Gatlin also promotes her clients through
direct mail and personal visits.
Tips: Obtains new talent "primarily through recommendations and as the result of artists' solicitations. Have
an understanding of what it is you do, do not be afraid to specialize. If you do everything, then you will
always conflict with the interests of the representatives' other artists. Find your strongest selling point,
vocalize it and make sure that your promos and portfolio show that point."
CAROL GUENZI AGENTS, INC., 865 Delaware St., Denver CO 80210. (303)820-2599. Contact: Carol
Guenzi. Commercial illustration, film and animation representative. Estab. 1984. Member of Denver Adver-
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tising Federation and Art Directors Club of Denver. Represents 26 illustrators, 5 photographers, 4 computer
illustrators, 3 multimedia developers and 1 animator. Specializes in a "wide selection of talent in all areas
of visual communications." Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms;
editorial/magazine, paper products/greeting cards, sales/promotions firms. Clients include The Integer Group,
Karsh & Hagan, Barnhart. Partial client list available upon request.
Handles: Illustration, photography. Looking for "unique style application."
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representative is required. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by the representation. For promotional purposes, talent must provide
"promotional material after six months, some restrictions on portfolios." Advertises in American Showcase,
Black Book, Rocky Mountain Sourcebook, The Workbook, "periodically."
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure. Reports in 2-3 weeks, only if interested.
Call or write for appointment to drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review, depending on artist's
location. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through solicitation, art directors' referrals, an active pursuit by individual artist.
"Show your strongest style and have at least 12 samples of that style, before introducing all your capabilities.
Be prepared to add additional work to your portfolio to help round out your style." Have a digital background.
GUIDED IMAGERY PRODUCTIONS, 2995 Woodside Rd., #400, Woodside CA 94062. (415)324-
0323. Fax: (415)324-9962. Owner/Director: Linda Hoffman. Fine art representative. Estab. 1978. Member
of Hospitality Industry Association. Represents 2 illustrators, 12 fine artists. Guidelines available for #10
SASE. Specializes in large art production — perspective murals (tromp Poiel); unusual painted furniture/
screens. Markets include: design firms; interior decorators; hospitality industry.
Handles: Looking for "mural artists (realistic or trompe Foiel) with good understanding of perspectives-
humor helps too."
Terms: Rep receives 25-33% commission. 100% of advertising costs paid by representative. For promotional
purposes, talent must provide a direct mail piece to preview work along with color copies of work (SASE
too). Advertises in The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, photographs, photocopies and SASE. Reports
in 2-3 weeks. After initical contact drop off or mail in appropriate materials. Portfolio should include photo
graphs.
Tips: Wants artists with talent, references and follow through. "Send samples of original work that show
your artistic style. Never send one-of-a-kind snapshots. My focus is 3-D murals. References from previous
clients very helpful."
PAT HACKETT/ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, 101 Yesler Way, Suite 502, Seattle WA 98104-2552.
(206)447-1600. Fax: (206)447-0739. E-mail: pathackett@aol.com. Contact: Pat Hackett. Commercial illus
tration and photography representative. Estab. 1979. Represents 27 illustrators, 2 photographers. Markets
include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines. Clients include
Microsoft Inc., Rodale Press.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25-33% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restric
tions, but sells mostly in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii. Advertising costs are split:
75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide "standardized
portfolio, i.e., all pieces within the book are the same format. Reprints are nice, but not absolutely required."
Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Workbook, Creative Illustration, Medical Illustration
Source Book.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure. Reports in 1 week, only if interested.
After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials: tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats,
photocopies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through ^recommendations and calls/letters from artists moving to the area. We
prefer to handle artists who live in the area unless they do something that is not available locally."
IBARB HAUSER, ANOTHER GIRL REP, RO. BOX 421443, San Francisco CA 94142-1443. (415)647-
5660. Fax: (415)285-1102. Estab. 1980. Represents 13 illustrators and 1 photographer. Markets include:
primarily advertising agencies and design firms; corporations/client direct.
Handles: Illustration and photography.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive representation in the San Francisco area is required.
No geographic restrictions.
ALWAYS ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with queries
and sample packages.
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How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides, photographs, photocop
ies and SASE. Reports in 3-4 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, slides, photographs,
photostats, photocopies.
JOANNE HEDGE/ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, 1838 El Cerrito Place, Suite 3, Hollywood CA
90068. (213)874-1661. Fax: (213)874-0136. Contact: J. Hedge. Commercial illustration representative. Estab.
1975. Member of Graphic Artists Guild, Art Directors Club of LA. Represents 14 illustrators. Specializes
in "high-quality, painterly and realistic illustration and lettering." Markets include advertising agencies,
design firms, movie studios, package design firms.
Handles: Illustration. Seeks established realists in airbrush, painting. Also quality computer-generated art
suppliers.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Charges quarterly portfolio maintenance expenses and freight fees
usually when no job netted. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For
promotional purposes, talent should provide "ad reprint flyer, 4X5 or 8 X 10 copy transparencies, matted
on 11 X 14 laminate mattes." Advertises in The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter with direct mail flier/brochure, 35mm slides OK with
SASE. Reports in 1 week, if interested. After initial contact, call or write for appointment to show portfolio
of tearsheets (laminated), photocopies, 4x5 or 8 X 10 transparencies.
Tips: Obtains new talent after talent sees workbook directory ad, or through referrals from art directors or
other talent. "Have as much experience as possible and as few other reps as possible! That, and a good
looking 81/2 X 11 flier!"
HK PORTFOLIO, 666 Greenwich St., New York NY 10014. (212)675-5719. Contact: Harriet Kasak.
Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1986. Member of SPAR. Represents 30 illustrators. Specializes
in illustration for juvenile markets. Markets include: advertising agencies; editorial/magazines; publishing/
books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid
by talent; 25% paid by representative. Advertises in American Showcase, RSVP, The Workbook.
How to Contact: No geographic restrictions. For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure,
tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats and SASE. Reports in 1 week. After initial contact, drop off or
mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats,
photocopies.
Tips: Leans toward highly individual personal styles.
SCOTT HULL ASSOCIATES, 68 E. Franklin S., Dayton OH 45459. (513)433-8383. Fax: (513)433-
0434. Contact: Scott Hull or Frank Sturges. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1981. Represents
20 illustrators.
Terms: No information provided.
How to Contact: Contact by sending slides, tearsheets or appropriate materials for review. Follow up with
phone call. Reports within 2 weeks.
^INTERNATIONAL ART CONNECTION AND ART CONNECTION PLUS, 444 Brickeii AVC.,
#51, Miami FL 33131. (305)361-9997. Fax: (305)365-9330. President: Jane Chambeaux (between June 15
and November 15, contact Ms. Chambeaux at Museum of the Commanderie of Unet, 47400, Tonneins,
Bordeaux France). "Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping artists." Estab. 1966 in Europe, 1987 in
USA. Represents photographers, fine artists and sculptors. "We organize exhibits and promote artists."
Markets include: galleries; museums; private collectors.
Terms: Not-for-profit service. $25 fee.
How to Contact: For first contact, send resume, slides, photographs, SASE. Reports back within 4 days.
After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolios should include original
art (or framed), photocopies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through "an ad in Photo or Art Review and contacts in the museums." If interested
in obtaining representation, "make international exhibits in museums. Take risks. Be open to all kinds of
communication. Be honest and professional."
JINTERPRESS WORLDWIDE, P.O. Box 8374, Los Angeles CA 91608-0374. (213)876-7675. Rep Coor
dinator: Ellen Bow, Commercial illustration, photography, fine art, graphic design, actor, make-up artist,
musician representative, Estab. 1989. Represents 2 illustrators, 10 photographers, 2 designers, 5 fine artists.
Specializes in subsidiaries worldwide. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; edito
rial/magazines; movie industry; art publishers; galleries; private collections; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration, photography, fine art, graphic arts,
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Charges for postage and initial rep fee. Exclusive area representation
is required. Advertising costs are split: 80% paid by talent; 20% paid by the representative. For promotional
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INSIDER REPORT
Scott Hull
Take Charge of Interviews
When Choosing a Rep
It may come as a surprise to learn that one of the
nation's most sought-after artists* representative
firms is located, not in a big city hub, but in the
heart of the Midwest. But it's no surprise to the
multitude of art directors around the country who
rely on Scott Hull Associates in Dayton, Ohio, to
match them with problem-solving illustrators.
As a former designer, Scott Hull has seen the
view from both sides of an art director's desk, and,
with former photographers' representative Frank
Sturges, has built his firm's reputation on under
standing his clients' needs. Representing just 20
artists, Hull believes in the importance of continu
ing relationships — between rep and artist, between
artist and client, and between client and rep. "My hope is with the talent we rep,
there is stability," says Hull. "When an art director or buyer contacts us, we hope
to establish a long-term relationship between the art director and the artist.
"Good relationships take time and planning," says Hull. He warns that "rush
ing through the selection process when looking for a rep is always a big mistake."
Artists should hire a rep "using the same painstaking techniques parents use in
hiring a nanny to care for their children." From his 15 years in the business, Hull
gives these recommendations to artists looking to find the perfect rep:
• The time to give serious thought to that initial interview is before you send
out your portfolio. Prepare a detailed description of what you're looking for in
an agent, then use it to write a job description to present to all your candidates.
If a rep seems surprised or disappointed by your job description, you're safe in
assuming they may not be right for you.
• List qualifications of the ideal candidate, including years in the business, back
ground, character and personality traits.
• Research possible candidates, and, during the interview, let them know you
did. That basic input sets the tone for any interview. It tells the agent you invested
time in research and are serious. If you know nothing about the agent, she will
quickly conclude you're primarily concerned with a paycheck, rather than build
ing a career.
• Interviews are too important to be rushed so don't sandwich them into your
schedule. Set aside an uninterrupted time for both parties to meet and assess facts
and information.
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INSIDER REPORT, Hull
• Structure the interview. A brief ten-minute, get-acquainted first "act" sets the
tone. (This preliminary "small talk" gives you insight into how well the person
reacts when faced with new people and situations.) Follow up with a question-
and-answer second act. The final act is the wrap-up, in which the rep is
encouraged to ask questions.
® Ask the right questions. Make a list of general and specific questions. General
questions provide an overall picture; specific ones tell whether the rep has the
skills you need. What do you enjoy about your work? What turns you off? Why
did you pick representing artists as a career? Why should I join your group? What
are your responsibilities as an agent? What are your expectations? What are your
greatest strengths?
® Take notes during the interview. Jot down your observations on how the rep
responded, and special traits that impress or disturb you.
• Let the agent do the talking. Don't make the mistake of dominating the
interview. Ask good questions, then sit back and listen carefully.
• Call top candidates back for additional information. You should consider the
first interview an information-gathering session. A second meeting gives you a
chance to ask more important, specific questions.
• Check references. Interview artists the firm represents. Even more important,
when possible, find artists who have left the rep, and ask them why they left.
Your rep will expect you to produce quality work in a consistent style and
always meet deadlines. What do you expect in return? The best reps, like Hull,
stay on top of the market, produce aggressive promotional campigns and take
care of billing so you can concentrate on what you do best. They don't just "get
Scott Hull regularly promotes the artists he
reps through promotional brochures de
signed around common themes. For a bro
chure featuring classic idioms, Hull asked
each of his artists to illustrate a different
phrase. Greg Dearth's scratchboard illus
tration of dozing dalmatians, portraying the
idiom "Let sleeping dogs lie," was one of
the most popular images in the brochure
and generated a number of calls for assign
ments.
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
you work." They go after the kind of assignments that interest you. The interview
is the time to make sure you share the same vision, says Hull. When expectations
on both sides coincide, you're well on your way to a beautiful relationship.
— Lynn Holier
purposes, talent must provide 2 show portfolios, 6 traveling portfolios. Advertises in Red Book, Production-
Creation,
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, bio, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets,
slides, photographs and photostats. Reports in 45-60 days. After initial contact, write to schedule an appoint
ment, mail in appropriate materials. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, original art, tearsheets,
slides, photographs, photostats, E-folio (Mac).
JOHNSON REPRESENTS, 1643 W. Swallow Rd., Fort Collins CO 80526. (303)223-3027. Contact: Sally
Johnson. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1992. Represents 5 illustrators. Markets include:
advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide promo piece with current images.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure and tearsheets. Reports in
1 month only if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include
tearsheets, transparencies.
VINCENT KAMIN & ASSOCIATES, 260 E. Chestnut, Suite 3005, Chicago IL 60611. (312)787-8834.
Commercial photography, graphic design representative. Estab. 1971. Member of CAR (Chicago Artists
Representatives). Represents 6 illustrators, 6 photographers, 1 designer, 1 fine artist (includes 1 sculptor).
Markets include: advertising agencies,
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 90% paid by talent; 10% paid by represen
tative. Advertises in The Workbook and Chicago Directory.
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets. Reports back within 10 days. After initial contact, call
to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include tearsheets.
fKASTARIS & ASSOCIATES, 3301a S. Jefferson, St. Louis MO 63118. (314)773-2600. Fax: (314)773-
6406. E-mail: harriet@kastaris.com. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1987. Represents 21 illus
trators. Markets include: advertising agencies; design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; sales/
promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is negotiable. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. Talent must advertise with my firm; must provide
4X5 transparencies for portfolio." Produces own promotional book every year with a distribution of 6,000.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets and SASE if you want sampler
back. Reports in 1 month if interested. After initial contact, call for appointment.
Tips: "Show me your style. I enjoy reviewing samples. Have a strong portfolio that includes images of
people, products, animals, food and typography."
KIRCHOFF/WOHLBERG, ARTISTS REPRESENTATION DIVISION, 866 United Nations Plaza,
#525, New York NY 10017. (212)644-2020. Fax: (212)223-4387. Director of Operations: John R. Whitman.
Estab. 1 930s. Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators, AIGA, Associaton of American Publishers, Bookbuil-
ders of Boston, New York Bookbinders* Guild. Represents over 50 illustrators. Artist's Represenative: Eliza
beth Ford (juvenile and young adult trade book and textbook illustrators). Specializes in juvenile and young
adult trade books and textbooks. Markets include: publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration and photography (juvenile and young adult).
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive representation to book publishers is usually required.
Advertising costs paid by representative ("for all KirchorWohlberg advertisements only"). "We will make
transparencies from portfolio samples; keep some original work on file." Advertises in American Showcase,
Art Directors' Index, Society of Illustrators Annual, children's book issue of Publishers Weekly.
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How to Contact: Please send all correspondence to the attention of Elizabeth Ford. For first contact, send
query letter, "any materials artists feel are appropriate." Reports in 4-6 weeks. "We will contact you for
additional materials." Portfolios should include "whatever artists feel best represents their work. We like to
see children's illustration in any style."
KLSHT REPRESENTS, 15 W. 72nd St., 7-U, New York NY 10023. (212)799-2231. Contact: Bill or
Maurine. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1978. Member of Society of Illustrators, Graphic
Artists Guild. Represents 14 illustrators. Specializes in paperback covers, young adult, romance, science
fiction, mystery, etc. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/
magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission, 30% commission for "out of town if we do shoots. The artist is
responsible for only his own portfolio. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split:
75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 4X5 or
8X10 mounted transparencies. Advertises through direct mail.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, and "any image that doesn't have to
be returned unless supplied with SASE." Reports in 5 days. After initial contact, call for appointment to
show portfolio of professional, mounted transparencies.
ELLEN KNABLE & ASSOCIATES, INC., 1233 S. LaCienega Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90035. (310)855-
8855. (310)657-0265. Contact: Ellen Knable, Kathee Toyama. Commercial illustration, photography and
commercial production representative. Estab. 1978. Member of SPAR, Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 4
illustrators, 6 photographers. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms.
Clients include Chiat/Day, BBDO, J.W. Thompson/SF, Ketchum/SF. Client list available upon request.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive West Coast/Southern California representation is re
quired. Advertising costs split varies. Advertises in The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure and tearsheets. Reports
within 2 weeks. Call for appointment to show portfolio.
Tips: Obtains new talent from creatives/artists. "Have patience and persistence!"
LANGLEY ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, (formerly Sharon Langley Represents!), 4300 N. Narragansett
Ave., Chicago IL 60634-1591. (847)670-0912. Fax: (847)670-0926. Contact: Sharon Langley. Commercial
illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1988. Member of CAR (Chicago Artists Representatives).
Represents 8 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms;
editorial/magazines; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms. Clients include Leo Burnett Advertising, The
Chicago Tribune, Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Client list available upon request.
Handles: Illustration and photography. Although representative prefers to work with established talent, "I
am always receptive to reviewing illustrators' work."
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is preferred. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide printed
promotional piece, well organized portfolio. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send printed promotional piece. Reports in 2 weeks if interested. After
initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, transparencies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through art directors, clients, referrals. "When an artist starts freelancing it's a
good idea to represent yourself for a while. Only then are you able to appreciate a professional agent. Don't
be discouraged when one rep turns you down. Contact the next one on your list!"
NELDA LEE INC., 2610 21st St., Odessa TX 79761. (915)366-8426. Fax: (915)550-2830. President: Nelda
Lee. Vice President: Cory Ricot. Fine art representative. Estab. 1967. Senior member of American Society
of Appraisers, Past President of Texas Association of Art Dealers. Represents 50-60 artists (includes 4
sculptors). Markets include: corporate collections; developers; galleries; interior decorators; museums; private
collections.
Handles: Fine art, illustration.
Terms: Agent receives 40-50% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic re
strictions. Advertising costs are paid by representative. Advertises in Texas Monthly, Southwest Art, local
TV and newspapers.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter and non-returnable photographs ("include phone
number"). Reports back only if interested. Materials not returned.
LEHMEN DABNEY INC., 1431 35th Ave. S., Seattle WA 98144. (206)325-8595. Fax: (206)325-8594.
Principals: Nathan Dabney, Connie Lehmen. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Estab.
1989. Represents 20 illustrators, 1 photographer. Specializes in commercial art. Markets include: advertising
agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publish
ing/books.
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Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. " Artists are responsible for providing portfolio pieces and cases."
Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by
representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide transparencies or printed art on 11 X 14 art
boards with museum box case; backlog of printed samples 1,000-1,500 minimum. Advertises in American
Showcase, The Workbook, Alternative Pic.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure and tearsheets. Reports in 10 days. After
initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
transparencies (4X5), proofs.
Tips: Artists "must have published work, experience working with art directors and designers; computer
skills a plus."
LESLS ART, INC., Box 6693, Woodland Hills CA 91364. (818)999-9228. Fax: (818)999-0833. Contact:
Stan Shevrin, Fine art agent, publisher and advisor. Estab. 1965. Represents emerging, mid-career and estab
lished artists. Specializes in artists painting in oil or acrylic, in traditional subject matter in realistic or
impressionist style. Also represents illustrators who want to establish themselves in the fine art market.
Terms: Receives 50% commission. Pays all expenses including advertising and promotion. Artist pays one
way shipping. All artwork accepted unrramed. Exclusives preferred. Contract provided.
How to Contact: For first contact, send either color prints or slides with short bio and SASE. Material
will be filed if SASE is not included. Reports in 2 weeks.
Tips: Obtains new talent through "reviewing portfolios. Artists should show their most current works and
state a preference for subject matter and medium."
UNDGREN & SMITH, 250 W. 57th St., #916, New York NY 10107. (212)397-7330. Assistant: Miel
Roman. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1984. Member of SPAR. Represents 32 illustrators.
Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper
products/greeting cards; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Exclusive representation is required. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photocopies. We will respond
by mail or phone/'
Tips: "Have experience. We only represent experienced artists who have been professionals for some time."
LULU CREATIVES, 4645 Colfax Ave. S., Minneapolis MN 55409. Phone/fax: (612)825-7564. Creative
Representative: Lulu Zabowski. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1983. Represents 12 illustra
tors. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines;
paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25^ commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 15?c paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide yearly
national advertising, direct mailers (2 to 3 times yearly). Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The
Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send tearsheets. Reports immediately if interested. After initial contact,
call to schedule an appointment.
Tips: Artists must have "good telephone communication skills."
MARTHA PRODUCTIONS, INC., 11936 W, Jefferson, Suite C, Culver City CA 90230. (310)390-
8663. Fax: (310)390-3161. E-mail: majthaprod@earthlink.net.com. Contact: Martha Spelman. Commercial
illustration apd graphic design representative. Estab, 1978. Member of Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 25
illustrators. Staff includes Laura Fogarty (artist representative), Martha Spelman (artist representative), Kristie
Powell (artist representative). Specializes in b&w and 4-color illustration. Markets include: advertising agen
cies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards.
Handles: Illustration,
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions.
Advertising costs are split: 70^ paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent
must provide 4'a minimum of 12 images, 4X5 transparencies of each. (We put the transparencies into our
own format.) In addition to the transparencies, we require 4-color promo/tearsheets and participation in the
biannual Martha Productions brochure." Advertises in The Workbook, Single Image,
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides and SASE
(if materials are to be returned). Reports only if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate
materials for review. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations and solicitation. "We look for work we can sell to our
clients— your work and the samples you send should relate to the market. Do research on what clients in the
advertising, design and corporate markets are buying."
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MATTELSON ASSOCIATES LTD., 37 Gary Rd., Great Neck NY 11021. (212)684-2974. Fax: (516)466-
5835. Contact: Judy Mattelson. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1980. Member of SPAR,
Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 3 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client
direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion
firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restric
tions. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide c-prints and tearsheets, custom-made portfolio. Advertises in American Showcase, RSVP.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets and SASE. Reports in 2
weeks, if interested. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, c-prints.
Tips: Obtains new talent through "recommendations from others, solicitation. Illustrator should have ability
to do consistent, professional-quality work that shows a singular direction and a variety of subject matter.
You should have a portfolio that shows the full range of your current abilities. Work should show strong
draftsmanship and technical facility. Person should love her work and be willing to put forth great effort in
each assignment."
JMEDIA GALLERY/ENTERPRISES, 145 W. Fourth Ave., Garnett KS 66032-1313. (913)448-5813. Con
tact: Robert Cugno. Fine art representative. Estab. 1963. Number of artists and sculptors represented varies.
Specializes in clay — contemporary and modern. Markets include: galleries; museums; private collections.
Handles: Fine art, clay.
Terms: Agent receives 40-60% commission. For promotional purposes, talent must provide photos and
slides.
How to Contact: For first contact, send bio, slides, SASE. Reports in 1-2 weeks. After initial contact,
drop off or mail in appropriate materials for review.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from other artists, collectors, art consultants and gallery
directors.
MONTAGANO & ASSOCIATES, 401 W. Superior, Chicago IL 60611. (312)527-3283. Fax: (312)642-
7543. Contact: David Montagano. Commercial illustration, photography and television production representa
tive and broker. Estab. 1983. Represents 7 illustrators, 1 photographer. Markets include: advertising agencies;
corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards.
Handles: Illustration, photography, design.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. No geographic restrictions. Advertises in American Showcase, The
Workbook, CIS.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photographs. Portfolio should
include original art, tearsheets, photographs.
VICKI MORGAN ASSOCIATES, 194 Third Ave., New York NY 10003. (212)475-0440. Contact: Vicki
Morgan. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1974. Member of SPAR, Graphic Artists Guild,
Society of Illustrators. Represents 14 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client
direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration. "Fulltime illustrators only."
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions.
Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. "We require samples for three
duplicate portfolios; the presentation form is flexible." Advertises in American Showcase, other directories
and individual promotions.
How to Contact: For first contact, send any of the following: direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides
with SASE. "If interested, we keep on file and consult these samples first when considering additional artists.
No drop-off policy."
Tips: Obtains new talent through "recommendations from artists I represent and mail solicitation. Reuse of
existing work and stock illustration are being requested more often than before!"
JMICHELE MORGAN/ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, 2646 DuPont St., #20-425, Irvine CA 92715.
(714)770-9255. Owner: Michele Morgan. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1978. Represents 6
illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/maga
zines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; art publishers; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by the
representative. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, tearsheets and photocopies. Does not report back.
Follow up with call. Agent will contact for portfolio review of photocopies if interested.
Tips: "Looking for artists with five years commercial experience."
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HUNRO GOODMAN, 405 N. Wabash, Suite 2405, Chicago IL 60611. (312)321-1336. Fax: (312)321-
1350. President: Steve Munro. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Estab. 1987. Member of
SPAR, CAR (Chicago Artists Representatives). Represents 22 illustrators, 2 photographers. Markets include
advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 2
portfolios. Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, bio, tearsheets and SASE. Reports back within 2
weeks. After initial contact, write to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include 4x5 or 8X10
transparencies.
THE NEWBORN GROUP, 270 Park Ave. S., Apt. 8E, New York NY 10010-6105. (212)260-6700. Fax:
(212)260-9600. Owner: Joan Sigman. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1964. Member of SPAR,
Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 12 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agen
cies; design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books. Clients include Leo Burnett, Berkley Publishing,
Weschler Inc.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: "Not reviewing new talent."
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from other talent or art directors.
LORI NOWICKS AND ASSOCIATES, 33 Cogswell Ave., Suite #7, Cambridge MA 02140. (617)497-
5336. Fax: (617)441-0674. E-mail: lanow@aol.com. Artist Representative: Lori Nowicki. Commercial illus
tration representative. Estab. 1993. Represents 8 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; design
firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Cost for direct mail promotional pieces is paid by illustrator.
Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by
representative. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook, Black Book.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, tearsheets. Samples are not returned. After
initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include tearsheets, transparencies.
Tips: Wants artists with consistent style.
PENNAHENITIES, Box 1080, R.D. #2, Schuylkill Haven PA 17972. (717)754-7744. Fax: (717)754-7744.
Director: Deborah A. Miller. Fine art representative. Estab. 1988. Certificated, NYU School of Appraisal;
Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, Board of Directors; New Arts Program, member, Who's Who in
American Business. Represents 40 fine artists. Markets include: commercial and academic galleries; private
collectors. "Currently working with 14 galleries located in Pennsylvania and New York City."
Handles: Two dimensional fine art in all media (originals and prints).
Terms: Agent receives 25-50% commission. Charges $350 annual fee which covers correspondence, copies,
phone and fax or services involved in setting up exhibits. New York City expenses, if applicable, are additional
How to Contact: Send bio with slides, transparencies, SASE, photos or laser prints labeled with size,
medium, title and artist's name; include corresponding price list that reflects price to artist.
Tips: Currently seeking great art at marketable prices.
CAROLYN POTTS & ASSOC. INC., 1872 N. Clybourn, Suite #404, Chicago IL 60614. (312)935-
1707. President: Carolyn Potts. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Estab. 1976. Member of
SPAR, CAR (Chicago Artists Reps). Represents 12 illustrators, 7 photographers. Specializes in contemporary
advertising and design. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; pub
lishing/books.
Handles: Illustration, photography. Looking for "artists able to work with new technologies (interactive,
computer, etc.)."
Terms: Rep receives 30-35% commission. Artists share cost of their direct mail postage and preparation.
Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by the talent; 30% paid by
the representative after initial trial period wherein artist pays 100%. For promotional purposes, talent must
provide direct mail piece and multiple portfolios. Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Work
book, Single Image.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure and SASE. Reports back within 3
days. After initial contact, write to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides,
photographs.
Tips: Looking for artists with high level of professionalism, awareness of current advertising market, profes
sional presentation materials and positive attitude.
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^PUBLISHERS' GRAPHICS, 251 Greenwood Ave., Bethel CT 06801. (203)797-8188. Fax: (203)798-
8848. Commercial illustration representative for juvenile markets. Estab. 1970. Member of Graphic Artists
Guild, Author's Guild Inc. Staff includes Paige C. Gillies (President, selects illustrators, develops talent).
Specializes in children's book illustration. Markets include: design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/
greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide original art, proofs, photocopies "to start. The assignments generate most sample/promo
tional material thereafter unless there is a stylistic change in the work." Advertises in Literary Market Place.
How to Contact: For first contact, send resume, photocopies and SASE. Reports in 6 weeks. After initial
contact, "We will contact them. We don't respond to phone inquiries." Portfolios should include original
art, tearsheets, photocopies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through "clients recommending our agency to artists. We ask for referrals from
our illustrators. We receive submissions by mail."
GERALD & CULLEN RAPP, INC., 108 E. 35th St., New York NY 10016. (212)889-3337. Fax: (212)889-
3341. Contact: John Knepper. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1944. Member of SPAR, Society
of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 34 illustrators. Markets include: advertising agencies; corpo
rations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishingfaooks;
sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restric
tions. Split of advertising costs is negotiated. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook, Graphic
Artists Guild Directory and CA, Print, Art Direction magazines. "Conducts active direct mail program,"
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure. Reports in 1 week. After
initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, slides.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitations.
{REDMOND REPRESENTS, 4 Conner Ct, #304, Timonium MD 21093. (410)560-0833. Contact: Sharon
Redmond. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1987. Markets include: advertising
agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions.
Advertising costs and expenses are split: 50% paid by talent; 50% paid by representative. For promotional
purposes, talent must provide a small portfolio (easy to Federal Express) and at least 6 direct mail pieces
(with fax number included). Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book.
How to Contact: For first contact, send photocopies. Reports in 2 weeks. After initial contact, representative
will call talent to set an appointment.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, advertisting in "black book," etc. "Even
if I'm not taking in new talent, I do want photocopies sent of new work. You never know when an ad agency
will require a different style of illustration/photography and it's always nice to refer to my files."
KERRY REILLY: REPS, 1826 Asheville Place, Charlotte NC 28203. Phone/fax: (704)372-6007. Contact:
Kerry Reilly. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1990. Represents 16 illustrators,
3 photographers. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/
magazines. Clients include Paramount Parks, Price/McNabb Advertising, Indigo Design.
Handles: Illustration, photography. Looking for computer graphics: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Aldus FreeHand, etc.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions.
Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent
must provide at least 2 pages printed leave-behind samples. Preferred format is 9 X 12 pages, portfolio work
on 4 X 5 transparencies. Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure or samples of work. Reports in 2 weeks.
After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio or drop off or mail tearsheets, slides, 4X5
transparencies.
Tips: "Have a lot of printed samples.*'
JREPERTOIRE, Suite 104-338, 5521 Greenville, Dallas TX 75206. (214)369-6990. Fax: (214)369-6938.
Contact: Larry Lynch (photography) or Andrea Lynch (illustration). Commercial illustration and photography
representative and broker. Estab. 1974. Member of SPAR. Represents 12 illustrators and 6 photographers.
Specializes in "importing specialized talent into the Southwest." Markets include advertising agencies,
corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are
split: printing costs are paid by talent; distribution costs are paid by representative. Talent must provide
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promotion, both direct mail and a national directory. Advertises in The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets. Reports in 1 month. After
initial contact, write for appointment or drop off or mail portfolio of tearsheets, slides, photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through referrals, solicitations. "Have something worthwhile to show."
THE ROLAND GROUP, 4948 St. Elmo Ave., Suite #201, Bethesda MD 20814. (301)718-7955. Fax:
(301)718-7958. Commercial illustration, photography, film and graphic design representative. Estab. 1988.
Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators, Ad Club, Production Club. Represents 20 illustrators, 40 photogra
phers, 7 designers. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/
magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing books.
Handles: Illustration, photography, film and design.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% commission. Charges $150 marketing fee. Exclusive area representation is
required. 100% of costs paid by talent. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 8'/2 X 11 promo sheet.
Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook, Sourcebook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, tearsheets and photocopies. Reports back
within 2 weeks. Portfolio should include nonretumable tearsheets, photocopies.
ROSENTHAL REPRESENTS, 3850 Eddington Ave., Calabasas CA 91302. (818)222-5445. Fax:
(818)222-5650. Commercial illustration representative and licensing agent for artists who do advertising,
entertainment, action/sports, children's books, giftware, collectibles, figurines, children's humorous, story-
board, animal, graphic, floral, realistic, impressionistic and game packaging art. Estab. 1979. Member of
SPAR, Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild, Women in Design and Art Directors Club. Represents
100 illustrators, 2 designers and 5 fine artists. Specializes in game packaging, personalities, licensing, mer
chandising art and storyboard artists. Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; paper
products/greeting cards; sales/promotion firms; licensees and manufacturers.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 25-30% as a rep; 40% as a licensing agent. Exclusive area representation is required.
No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are paid by talent. For promotion purposes, talent must provide
1-2 sets of transparencies (mounted and labeled), 10 sets of slides of your best work (labeled with name on
each slide), 1-3 promos. Advertises in American Showcase and The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides, photocopies, photostats
and SASE. Reports in 1 week. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets,
slides, photographs, photocopies.
Tips: Obtains new talent through seeing their work in an advertising book or at an award show.
FRAN SEIGEL, ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, 515 Madison Ave., Suite #2200, New York NY 10022.
(212)486-9644. Fax: (212)486-9646. Commercial illustration. Estab. 1982. Member of SPAR, Graphic Artists
Guild. Represents 7 illustrators. Specializes in "stylized realism leaning toward the conceptual." Markets
include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/
greeting cards; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration, fine art, "Artists in my group must have work applicable to wide commercial market;
a unique marketable style for book jackets and/or corporate and packaging is a plus."
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Artists pay mass mailing and folio charge (approximately $500/
year). Exclusive national representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid paid by talent; 30%
paid by representative. "First promotion is designed by both of us paid for by talent; subsequent promotion
costs are split." Advertises in American Showcase, Graphic Artists Guild Directory of Illustration.
How to Contact: For first contact, send 12-20 images, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides and
SASE. Reports in 2 weeks only if SASE is included.
Tips: Looking for artists with " * uniquely wonderful' artwork, vision and energy toward developing market-
oriented portfolio, and absolute reliability and professionalism.'7
SIMPATICO ART & STONE, 1221 Demaret Lane, Houston TX 77055-6115. (713)467-7123. Contact:
Billie Blake Fant. Fine art broker/consultant/exhibitor. Estab. 1973. Specializes in unique fine art, sculpture
and Texas domestic stone furniture, carvings, architectural elements. Market includes: corporate; institutional
and residential clients.
Handles: Looking for unique fine art and sculpture not presently represented in Houston, Texas.
Terms: Standard commission. Exclusive area representation required.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, slides.
Tips: Obtains new talent through travel, publications, exhibits and referrals.
DANE SONNEVILLE ASSOC. INC., 67 Upper Mountain Ave., Montclair NJ 07042. (201)744-4465.
Fax: (201)744-4467. Contact: Dane. Commercial illustration, photography and graphic design representative,
illustration or photography broker, paste up, printing, hair and make up, all type stylists, computer image
artists, writers. Estab. 1971. Represents 20 illustrators, 10 photographers and 10 designers. Specializes in
"resourcefulness and expeditious service." Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct;
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design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms. Clients include Merrill Lynch
Inc., Q.L.M. Advertising, GWP Advertising.
Handles: Illustration, photography, design, writing, all creative support personnel
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are paid by talent. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide unlimited promo pieces (to leave behind). Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book,
RSVP, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send resume, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets. Reports in 1 week
if interested. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of original art, tearsheets, slides,
photographs.
Tips: Obtains new talent through recommendations from others. "Knock on every door. Be as diversified
as possible and include a style that is unique."
TORREY SPENCER-ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, 11201 Valley Spring Lane, Studio City CA 91602.
(818)505-1124. Fax: (818)753-5921. Contact: Torrey Spencer. Commercial illustration, photography repre
sentative. Estab. 1980. Represents 3 illustrators, 5 photographers. Specializes in advertising/design markets.
Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firm.
Handles: All styles.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission (in Los Angeles), 30% commission (out of Los Angeles). Advertising
costs are negotiable. "I need artist to be prepared to regularly produce direct mail pieces and to advertise in
The Workbook."
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides,
photographs, photocopies, photostats and SASE. After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materi
als. Portfolio should include tearsheets, prints (4X5 or 8 X 10).
Tips: Artists must be "easy to work with, honest and willing to produce new images regularly for the
portfolio."
SULLSVAN & ASSOCIATES, 3805 Maple Court, Marietta GA 30066. (404)971-6782. Fax: (404)973-
3331. E-mail: sullivan@atlcom.net. Contact: Tom Sullivan. Commercial illustration, commercial photogra
phy and graphic design representative. Estab. 1988. Member of Creative Club of Atlanta, Atlanta Ad Club.
Represents 14 illustrators, 7 photographers and 7 designers, including those with computer graphic skills in
illustration/design/production and photography. Staff includes Tom Sullivan (sales, talent evaluation, manage
ment); Debbie Sullivan (accounting, administration). Specializes in "providing whatever creative or produc
tion resource the client needs." Markets include: advertising agencies, corporations/client direct; design
firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration, photography. "Open to what is marketable; computer graphics skills."
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation in Southeastern US is required. Adver
tising costs are split: 75-100% paid by talent; 0-25% paid by representative. "Negotiated on individual basis
depending on: (1) length of time worked with; (2) area of representation; (3) scope of exclusive representa
tion.'1 For promotional purposes, talent must provide "direct mail piece, portfolio in form of 8J/2 X 1 1 (8 X 10
prints) pages in 22-ring presentation book." Advertises in American Showcase, The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send bio, direct mail flier/brochure; "follow up with phone call."
Reports in 2 weeks if interested. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets,
photographs, photostats, photocopies, "anything appropriate in nothing larger than 8/2X11 print format."
Tips: Obtains new talent through referrals and direct contact from creative person. "Have direct mail piece
or be ready to produce it immediately upon reaching an agreement with a rep. Be prepared to immediately
put together a portfolio based on what the rep needs for that specific market area."
SUSAN AND CO., 2717 Western Ave., Seattle WA 98121. (206)728-1300. Fax: (206)728-7522. Owner:
Susan Trimpe. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Estab. 1979. Member of SPGA. Repre
sents 19 illustrators, 2 photographers. Specializes in commercial illustrators and photographers. Markets
include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; publishing/books.
Handles: Illustration, photography. Looks for "computer illustration, realism, corporate, conceptual."
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Charges postage if portfolios are shipped out of town. Exclusive
area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative.
"Artists must take out a page in a publication, i.e., American Showcase, CIS, The Workbook with rep."
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter and direct mail flier/brochure. Reports back within 2
weeks only if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include
tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats, photocopies.
Tips: Wants artists with "unique well-defined style and experience."
JOSEPH TRIBELLJ DESIGNS, LTD., 254-33 Iowa Rd., Great Neck NY 11020. (516)482-2699. Contact:
Joseph Tribelli. Representative of textile designers only. Estab. 1988. Member of Graphic Artists Guild.
Represents 9 designers. Specializes in textile surface design for apparel (women and men). "All designs are
on paper."
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Handles: Textile design for apparel and home furnishings.
Terms: Rep receives 40% commission. Exclusive area representation is required.
How to Contact: "Telephone first." Reports back in 2 weeks. After initial contact, drop off or mail
appropriate materials. Portfolio should include original art.
Tips: Obtains new talent through "placing ads, recommendations. I am interested in only textile designers
who can paint on paper. Do not apply unless you have a flair for fashion,"
T-SQUARE, ETC., 1990 S. Bundy Dr., Suite #190, Los Angeles CA 90025. (310)826-7033. Fax: (310)826-
7133. E-mail: tsquare@pacificnet.net. Managing Director: Diane Pirritino. Graphic design representative.
Estab. 1990. Member of Advertising Production Association of California, Ad Club of LA. Represents 50
illustrators, 100 designers. Specializes in computer graphics. Markets include advertising agencies; corpora
tions/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines.
Handles: Design.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 25% paid by talent; 75% paid by represen
tative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide samples from their portfolio (their choice).
How to Contact: For first contact, send resume. Reports back within 5 days. After initial contact, call to
schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include thumbnails, roughs, original art, tearsheets, slides.
Tips: Artists must possess "good design, computer skills, flexibility, professionalism,"
^CHRISTINA A. TUGEAU: ARTIST AGENT, 110 Rising Ridge Rd., Ridgefield CT 06877. Phone/
fax: (203)438-7307. Owner: Chris Tugeau. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1994. Member of
Graphic Artists Guild, SCBWI. Represents 20 illustrators. Specializes in children's book publishing and
educational market and related areas.
Handles: Illustration. Must be proficient at illustrating children and animals in a variety of interactive
situations, in real space, full colo^&w, and with a strong narrative sense.
Terms: Rep receives 20% commission. Exclusive area representation is required (self-promotion is OK).
Advertising costs are split: 80% paid by the talent; 20% paid by the representative. For promotional purposes,
talent must provide a direct mail promo piece, 8-10 good "back up" samples (multiples), 3 strong portfolio
(8 X 10 or printed pieces). Advertises in RSVP and Gag Directory of Illustration.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photographs, photocopies,
SASE, "prefer no slides!" Reports in 1-2 weeks. Call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include
tearsheets, photocopies, "no originals."
Tips: "You should have a style uniquely and comfortably your own and be great with deadlines."
JSUSAN P. URSTADT INC. WRITERS AND ARTISTS AGENCY, P.O. Box 1676, New Canaan
CT 06849. (203)972-8226. Contact: Susan Urstadt. Illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1975.
Member of AAR. Specializes in illustrated books.
Handles: Adult books on lifestyle, gardening, food, health, popular reference, botanical and zoological
illustration. Photography and illustration for children's books.
Terms: Agent receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are negotiable. Charges for out of pocket ex
penses. Exclusive area representation is required. For promotional purposes, talent is required to provide
oversize color postcard with 4 different images and artist bio on back.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter, resume, bio, direct mail/flier and SASE, "No original
art, no oversize submissions." Reports in 1 month. After initial contact, "we'll call you if we fall in love
with it." Portfolio should include appropriate materials as advised.
VARGO BOCKOS, 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60611. (312)661-1717. Fax: (312)661-
0043. Partners: Julie Vargo, Patrice Bockos. Commercial illustration, photography, film production represen
tative. Estab. 1994. Member of CAR (Chicago Artists Reps). Represents 3 photographers. Markets include:
advertising agencies; design firms.
Handles: Illustration, photography and film.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by represen
tative. "Direct mail pieces are great bonuses. The portfolio must be professionally presented." Advertises
in The Workbook.
How to Contact: For first contact, send query letter and direct mail flier/brochure. Reports back within 2
days if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include original art,
tearsheets, photographs.
PHILIP H. VELORIC, ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE, 128 Beechtree Dr., Broomall PA 19008.
(610)356-0362. Fax: (610)353-7531. Contact: Philip M. Veloric. Commercial illustration representative.
Estab. 1963. Member of Art Directors Club of Philadelphia. Represents 22 illustrators. "Most of my business
is from textbook publishing, but not all of it.'* Markets include: advertising agencies; design firms; publishing/
books; collectibles.
Handles: Illustration. "Artists should be able to do (and have samples to show) all ethnic children (getting
ages right; tell a story; develop a character); earth science, life and physical science; some trade books also."
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Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required, Advertising costs are
split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative, Advertises in SSVP.
How to Contact: For first contact call After initial contact, send samples of original art, tearsheets,
photocopies, laser copies,
GWEN WALTERS, 50 Fuller Brook Rd,, Wellesley MA 02181, (617)235-8658. Commercial illustration
representative. Estab, 1976, Member of Graphic Artists Guild, Represents 17 illustrators, *'I lean more toward
book publishing." Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; editorial/magazines; pa
per products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms.
Handles: Illustration.
Terms: Rep receives 30% commission. Charges for color photocopies. Advertising costs are split; 70%
paid by talent; 25% paid by representative, For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail pieces,
Advertises in American Showcase (sometimes), Black Book, RSVP.
How to Contact; For first contact, send resume bio, direct mail flier/brochure. After initial contact, repre
sentative will call, Portfolio should include "as much as possible,"
W/C STUDIO INC,, 208 Providence Rd., Annapolis MD 21401. (410)349-8669. Fax: (410)349-8632. E-
mail: acomport@aol.com, Artist's Representative: Allan Comport. Commercial illustration, photography
representative. Estab. 1983, Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators. Represents 4 illustrators, 1 photogra
pher. Markets include: advertising agencies; design firms; editorial/magazines.
Handles: Illustration, photography.
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by represen
tative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 4X5 transparencies; "We put them into our own
11 X 12 format." Advertises in American Showcase, Black Book, The Workbook.
How to Contact: Send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photocopies and SASE. Reports
in 1 month. Portfolio should include tearsheets.
Tips: Artists must have "strong conceptual talent, highest professional/work ethic, good attitude."
DAVID WILEY REPRESENTS, 282 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco CA 94105. (415)442-1822, Fax:
(415)442-1823. E-mail: dwr@slip.net, Website: http://www.dwrepresents.com/dwr. Contact: David Wiley.
Commercial illustration and photography representative. Estab. 1984. Member of AIP (Artists in Print).
Represents 9 illustrators, Specializes in "reliability and quality!" Clients include Coke, Pepsi, '96 Summer
Olympics, Disney Co., Bank of America. Client list available upon request; "depends who and why."
Terms: Advertises in American Showcase and Creative Illustration Book,
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides, photographs, and SASE
("very important"), Will call back, if requested, within 48 hours. After initial contact, call for appointment or
drop off appropriate materials. Portfolio should include, roughs, original art, tearsheets.
DEBORAH WOLFE LTD., 731 N. 24th St., Philadelphia PA 19130. (215)232-6666. Fax: (215)232-6585.
Contact: Deborah Wolfe. Commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1978. Represents 25 illustrators.
Markets include: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; publish
ing/books.
Handles: Illustration,
Terms: Rep receives 25% commission. Advertises in American Showcase and Black Book.
How to Contact: For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides. Reports in 3 weeks,
Tips: "Artists usually contact us through mail or drop off at our office. If interested, we ask to see more
work (including originals)."
Organizations
Organizations provide services and opportunities to assist artists. They provide support
services, hotlines, seminars, workshops, conferences, advocacy programs, legal advice,
publications, referral services, and even group insurance plans. Many offer funding
opportunities as well
Call or write for information and additional benefits. Refer to the Gale Encyclopedia
of Associations in your local library for additional organizations.
^AMERICAN CENTER FOR DESIGN, 233 E. Ontario, Suite 500, Chicago IL 60611. (312)787-2018.
Fax: (312)649-9518. E-mail: acdchicago@aol.com. Website: http://www.design.chi.ilus/ac4d/.
^AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC ARTS (AIGA), 164 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010.
(212)807-1990. Website: http://www.aiga.org. Executive Director: Richard Grefe.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVES, 52 Broad St., Boston MA
02109. (617)951-1433, ext. 225, E-mail: robert@asap.org. Website: http://www.asap.org. Executive Director:
Alexander Lee.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, INC,, P.O. Box 1326, Palatine IL 60078. (312)751-2500 or
(847)9914748, Membership Chairman: Helen Del Valle.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AVIATION ARTISTS, 1805 Meadowbrook Heights Rd., Charlottesville
VA 22901, (804)296-9771. Fax: (804)293-5185. E-mail: lyg@virginia.edu. Executive Secretary: Luther Y
Gore.
ARTISTS IN PRINT, 665 Third St., Suite 530, San Francisco CA 94107. (415)243-8244. Fax: (415)495-
3155. E-mail: pattimangan@designlink.com. Website: http://www.desigrilink.com/aip. President: Patti Man-
gan.
{ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL ARTISTS (AVA), 744 McCallie Ave., Suite 321, Chattanooga TN
37403. (423)265-4282. Fax: (423)265-5233. Director: Christy Mitchell.
COALITION OF WOMEN'S ART ORGANIZATIONS, 123 E. Beutel Rd., Port Washington WI
53074-1103. (414)284-4458. Fax: (414)284-8875. E-mail: dprovis@omnifest.uwm.edu. President: Dorothy
Provis.
^GRAPHIC ARTISTS GUILD, 11 W. 20th St., New York NY 100 11-3704. (212)463-7730. Fax: (212)463-
8779* E-mail: paulatgag@aoLcom. Website: http://www.gag.org. Executive Director: Paul Basista.
INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CENTER (ISC), 1050 17th St. NW, Suite 250, Washington DC
20036. (202)785-1144. Fax: (202)785-0810. Executive Director: Jeanne C. Pond.
t*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, P.O. Box 60, Potts Point, New South
Wales, 2011 Australia. (02)368-1900. Fax: (02)358-6909. Contact: Artists Unit.
^NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARTISTS' ORGANIZATIONS, 918 F St. NW Suite 61 1 Wash
ington DC 20004. (202)347-6350. Fax: (202)347-7376. E-mail: nuaoz@tmn.com.
JNOVA (New Organization for the Visual Arts), 46 14 Prospect Ave., Suite 410, Cleveland OH 44103
(216)431-7500. Executive Director: Janus Small.
ORGANIZATION OF INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, 19 Hudson St., Suite 402, New York NY 10013
(212)219-9213. Fax: (212)219-9216. Website: http://www.arts-online.com/oia.htm.
JPASTEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 15 Gramercy Park S., New YorkNY 10003. (212)533-6931 Chair
man of the Board: Flora B,Giffuni.
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INSIDER REPORT
Organizations Guide Artists
Through Sea of Change
As Richard Grefe, director of the American Insti
tute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) observes, artists have
traditionally worked in relative isolation. Because
of this isolation, perhaps artists need organizations
more urgently than other professions.
Since many artists are in business for them
selves, insurance coverage and credit unions are not
as available to them as they are for employees who
work in large companies. Many beginning artists
enter their careers with a "sink or swim" attitude.
Without benefits like insurance, knowledge of mar
keting opportunities and solid business advice,
many artists often sink because they are unaware Rlchard Grefe
of the lifeline organizations can provide — and that
it is possible for artists to get insurance benefits, to join a credit union and to
gain business savvy.
One of the best favors you can do for yourself and your profession is to
join an artists' organization. There are organizations for practically every type of
artist — cartoonists, illustrators, designers, fine artists and even calligraphers.
There are organizations for artists who draw with colored pencils, for realists,
and for artists who work in pastels, or watercolors. There are organizations to
help artists find funding, exhibition opportunities, studio space and jobs. For
artists just starting out, organizations can offer opportunities to gain practical
information. More seasoned artists might link up with organizations strictly for
networking and social reasons.
One of the oldest and largest of all these organizations is AIGA, founded in
1914. Because of its age and size (over 7,400 members) there is a depth of
experience in the membership and a range of disciplines represented that is not
true of other organizations.
Prior to Grefe's appointment to executive director, he worked as the CEO of
an association for public television stations, managed a think tank and consulted
on urban planning. He's been a journalist, a naval lieutenant, an intelligence
analyst, and an attache in Manila. Such a varied career involving economics,
communications, management and, of course, design, makes Grefe an ideal candi
date to navigate the largest and oldest of graphic design's membership organiza
tions through the technological and economic changes facing the design profes
sion in the '90s.
Grefe believes AIGA's most important role in such tumultuous times is to
provide fellowship, inspiration and education. Members join AIGA for four rea-
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INSIDER REPORT, continued
sons, he says — to develop a sense of community, to share information, and to
promote understanding of, and respect for the profession.
Though it is a national organization with headquarters in New York City, AIGA
offers local activities through 35 chapters across the country. Local functions are
excellent places for graphic artists to network and share information. AIGA's
local chapters become involved in civic projects (such as projects which advance
literacy in the community).
On a national level, AIGA provides a united voice whenever graphic artists
need to speak out on issues pertaining to their profession. One of the
organization's major goals is to increase the public's understanding of the value
of design and encourage respect for the profession. Some of its other goals are
to encourage communication between beginning and established designers, and
to increase racial diversity within the profession. In addition to these intangibles,
AIGA offers benefits such as annual competitions, traveling shows, a membership
directory, discounts, and national conferences on both business and design.
"Freelancers have found the sheer scale of the national conferences
reinforcing They remind the freelancer that he or she is part of a larger whole
which is quite extraordinary, diverse, and marvelously creative," says Grefe.
Under Grefe 's leadership, much of AIGA's agenda has focused on change,
which he sees as a fundamental part of design and its relationship to business
and popular culture. While designers are challenged by change, he points out
"What is daunting is the opportunity, not the obstacles." AIGA seeks to work
cooperatively, not competitively with other artists' organizations and works on
joint projects that benefit artists. For example, AIGA is working with the Graphic
Artists Guild to advocate simpler registration practices for copyrights, and
supports greater protection for digital design. AIGA has extended an invitation
to other graphic arts organizations to share its New York headquarters at
advantageous rates.
One of the most exciting ways AIGA and other organizations communicate
with their members and the public is through the World Wide Web. Through
AIGA's website, graphic artists can instantly find activities of interest and share
information, job resources and discuss news and trends that affect their profession.
You can visit AIGA's website at http://www.aiga.org. Look for other
organizations' websites in the listings within this section.
— Lynn Haller
THE SOCIETY FOR CALLIGRAPHY & HANDWRITING, EO. Box 3761, Bellevue WA 98009.
Contact: Secretary.
{SOCIETY OF PUBLICATION DESIGNERS, 60 E 42nd St., Suite 721, New York NY 10165.
(212)983-8585. Fax: (212)983-6043. E-mail: spdnyc@aolcom. Director: Bride Whelan.
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS, One E. 53rd St., Sixth Floor, New York NY 10022.
(212)319-2910. Executive Director: Daniel Y. Mayer, Esq.
Publications of Interest
The following publications will help you keep up with market trends and provide addi
tional leads. A few offer advertising opportunities for artists. Most are available in
libraries or bookstores or from the publisher.
DIRECTORIES
AMERICAN SHOWCASE, 975 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York NY 10010. (212)673-6600. Annual
hardcover directory of illustrators. Most often used by art directors and artist representatives to find new
talent
ART BUSINESS NEWS, 19 Old Kings Hwy. S., Damn CT 06820-4526. (203)656-3402. Monthly maga
zine covering business issues in the art industry.
ART NOW GALLERY GUIDE, 97 Grayrock Rd., P.O. Box 5541, Clinton NJ 08809. (908)638-5255.
Monthly guide listing galleries by region. Also publishes international guide.
AUDIO VIDEO MARKETPLACE, R.R. Bowker, A Reed Reference Publishing Co., 121 Chanlon Rd.,
New Providence NJ 07974. (908)464-6800. Annual directory listing audiovisual companies and related
services.
BLACK BOOK, (formerly Creative Black Book], Black Book Marketing, Inc., 10 Astor Place, 6th Floor,
New York NY 10003. (800)841-1246. Annual directory listing illustrators, photographers, printers and
service houses. Also publishes regional directories.
CREATIVE ILLUSTRATION BOOK, Black Book Marketing, Inc., 10 Astor Place, 6th Floor, New York
NY 10003. (800)841-1246. Annual directory of illustration.
GRAPHIC ARTISTS GUILD'S DIRECTORY OF ILLUSTRATION, Serbin Communications, 511
Olive St., Santa Barbara CA 9310L (805)963-0439. Annual directory of illustration.
LITERARY MARKET PLACE, R.R. Bowker, A Reed Reference Publishing Co., 121 Chanlon Rd., New
Providence NJ 07974. (908)464-6800. Annual directory listing book publishers and related services.
O'DWYER'S DIRECTORY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS, J.R. O'Dwyer Company, Inc., 271
Madison Ave., New York NY 1001 6. (212)679-2471. Annual directory listing PR firms, indexed by special
ties.
RSVP, The Directory of Illustration and Design, P.O. Box 050314, Brooklyn NY 11205. (718)857-9267.
Annual directory in which designers and illustrators can advertise their services. Most often used by an
directors seeking new talent.
STANDARD DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES (The Redbook), National Register
Publishing, A Reed Reference Publishing Co., 121 Chanlon Rd., New Providence NJ 07974. (908)464-
6800. Annual directory listing advertising agencies.
STANDARD RATE AND DATA SERVICE (SRDS), 1700 E. Higgins Rd., Des Plains IL 60018.
(847)375-5000. Monthly directory listing magazines, plus their advertising rates and related information.
MAGAZINES
ADVERTISING AGE, Grain Communications, 740 N. Rush St., Chicago IL 60611-2590. (312)649-5200.
Weekly trade tabloid covering the ad industry.
ADWEEK, Adweek Magazines, 1515 Broadway, New York NY 10036-8986. (212)536-5336. Weekly adver
tising and marketing magazine. Also publishes annual directory of ad agencies.
AMERICAN ARTIST BPI Communications, 1515 Broadway, New York NY 10036. (800)745-8922.
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ART CALENDAR, P.p. Box 199, Upper Fairmount MD 21867-0199. (410)651-9150. Monthly magazine
listing galleries, juried shows, percent-for-art programs, scholarships and art colonies, plus other art-
related articles.
ART IN AMERICA, Brant Publications, Inc., 575 Broadway, New York NY 10012. (212)941-2800. Monthly
magazine covering national and international news and issues relating to the fine an world. Also pub
lishes annual guide to museums, galleries and artists (August issue).
THE ARTIST'S MAGAZINE, F&W Publications, Inc., 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. (513)531-
2222. Monthly magazine for fine artists, illustrators and cartoonists. Features how-to articles on tech
niques and business issues. Subscription services: P.O. Box 2120, Harlan IA 51593. (800)333-0444.
ARTNEWS, ARTnews Associates, 48 W. 38th St., New York NY 10018. (212)398-1690. Magazine published
10 times/year covering the latest issues in national and international fine art, plus reviews and other"
feature articles.
ARTWEEK, 2749 Paragon Dr., Suite 100t San Jose CA 95131-1312. (408)441-7065. Biweekly magazine
covering fine art issues, galleries and other events on the West Coast.
BILLBOARD, 1515 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York NY 10036. (212)764-7300. Weekly magazine covering
the music industry.
COMMUNICATION ARTS, 410 Sherman Ave., Box 10300, Palo Alto CA 94303. (415)326-6040. Maga
zine published 8 times/year covering design, illustration and photography.
DECOR Commerce Publishing Co., 330 N. Fourth St., St. Louis MO 63102. (314)421-5445. Monthly trade
magazine for gallery owners and gallery directors. Also publishes an annual buyers' guide directory.
EDITOR & PUBLISHER, The Editor & Publisher Co. Inc., 11 W. 19th St., New York NY 10011. (212)675-
4380. Weekly magazine covering latest developments in journalism and newspaper production. Publishes
annual directory issue listing syndicates and another directory listing newspapers.
FOLIO, Cowles Business Media, 911 Hope St., Box 4949, Stamford CT 06907-0949. (203)358-9900. Bi
weekly magazine featuring trends in magazine circulation, production and editorial
GIFTWARE NEWS, Talcott Communications Corp., 3405 Empire State Bldg., New York NY 10118.
(212)629-0800. Monthly trade magazine covering the giftware and paper products industry.
GREETINGS MAGAZINE, Mackay Publishing Corp., 307 Fifth Ave., 16th Floor, New York NY 10016.
(212)679-6677. Monthly trade magazine covering the greeting card and stationery industry.
HOW, F&W Publications, Inc., 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. (513)531-2222. Monthly magazine
for graphic design professionals.
PARTY & PAPER RETAILER, 4Ward Corp., 70 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk CT 06850. (203)845-8020.
Monthly magazine covering the giftware and paper products industry.
PRINT, RC Publications, 104 Fifth Ave., 19th Floor, New York NY 1 001 L (212)463-0600. Bimonthly maga
zine focusing on creative trends and technological advances in illustration, design, photography and
printing. Also publishes Regional Design Annual featuring the year's best in design and illustration.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Cahners Publishing Co., 249 W. 17th St., New York NY 10011. (212)645-9700.
Weekly trade magazine covering industry trends and news in book publishing, book reviews and inter
views.
SOUTHWEST ART, Cowles Magazines, 5444 Westheimer, Suite 1440, Houston TX 77056. (713)850-
0990. Monthly magazine covering fine arts in the Southwest.
STEP-BY-STEP GRAPHICS, Dynamic Graphics Inc., 6000 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria IL 61614.
(800)255-8800. Bimonthly magazine featuring step-by-step demonstrations for designers and illustrators.
UPPER & LOWER CASE (U & Ic), International Typeface Corp., 866 Second Ave., New York NY 10017.
(212)371-0699. Quarterly publication covering the latest in typography and issues relating to type design
ers.
ENCOURAGING REJECTION, Box 750 Intervale NH 03845 (603)356-9910. Bimonthly newsletter for
professional cartoonists.
Glossary
Acceptance (payment on). An artist is paid for his work as soon as a buyer decides to use it.
Adobe Illustrator®. Drawing and painting computer software.
Adobe Photoshop®. Photo manipulation computer program.
Advance. Amount paid to an artist before beginning work on an assigned project. Often paid to cover
preliminary expenses.
Airbrush. Small pencil-shaped pressure gun used to spray ink, paint or dye to obtain gradated tonal effects.
Aldus FreeHand. Illustration computer software.
Aldus PageMaker. Page layout computer software.
Art director. In commercial markets, the person responsible for choosing and purchasing artwork and
supervising the design process.
Biannually. Occurring twice a year.
Biennially. Occurring once every two years.
Bimonthly. Occurring once every two months.
Biweekly. Occurring once every two weeks.
Book. Another term for a portfolio.
Buy-out. The sale of all reproduction rights (and sometimes the original work) by the artist; also subcon
tracted portions of a job resold at a cost or profit to the end client by the artist.
Calligraphy. The art of fine handwriting.
Camera-ready. Art that is completely prepared for copy camera platemaJdng.
Capabilities brochure. A brochure, similar to an annual report, outlining for prospective clients the nature
of a company's business and the range of products or services it provides.
Caption. See gagline.
CD-ROM. Compact disc read-only memory; non-erasable electronic medium used for digitized image and
document storage and retrieval on computers.
Collateral. Accompanying or auxiliary pieces, such as brochures, especially used in advertising.
Color separation. Photographic process of separating any multi-color image into its primary component
parts (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) for printing.
Commission. 1) Percentage of retail price taken by a sponsor/salesman on artwork sold. 2) Assignment
given to an artist.
Comprehensive. Complete sketch of layout showing how a finished illustration will look when printed;
also called a comp.
Copyright. The exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish and sell the matter and form of a literary or
artistic work.
Consignment. Arrangement by which items are sent by an artist to a sales agent (gallery, shop, sales rep,
etc.) for sale with the understanding the artist will not receive payment until work is sold. A commission
is almost always charged for this service.
Direct-mail package. Sales or promotional material that is distributed by mail. Usually consists of an
outer envelope, a cover letter, brochure or flier, SASE, and postpaid reply card, or order form with
business reply envelope.
Dummy. A rough model of a book or multi-page piece, created as a preliminary step in determining page
layout and length. Also, a rough model of a card with an unusual fold or die cut.
Edition. The total number of prints published of one piece of art.
Elhi. Abbreviation for elementary/high school used by publishers to describe young audiences.
Environmental graphic design (EGD). The planning, designing and specifying of graphic elements in
the built and natural environment; signage.
Estimate. A ballpark figure given to a client by a designer anticipating the final cost of a project.
Etching. A print made by the intaglio process, creating a design in the surface of a metal or other plate with
a needle and using a mordant to bite out the design.
Exclusive area representation. Requirement that an artist's work appear in only one outlet within a
.defined geographical area.
Finished art. A completed illustration, mechanical, photo, or combination of the three that is ready to go
to the printer. Also called camera-ready art.
Gagline. The words printed with a cartoon (usually directly beneath); also called a caption.
Gouache. Opaque watercolor with definite, appreciable film thickness and an actual paint layer.
Halftone. Reproduction of a continuous tone illustration with the image formed by dots produced by a
camera lens screen.
IRC. International Reply Coupon; purchased at the post office to enclose with artwork sent to a foreign
buyer to cover his postage cost when replying.
Key line. Identification of the positions of illustrations and copy for the printer.
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Kill fee. Portion of an agreed-upon payment an artist receives for a job that was assigned, started, but then
canceled.
Layout. Arrangement of photographs, illustrations, text and headlines for printed material.
Lithography. Printing process based on a design made with a greasy substance on a limestone slab or metal
plate and chemically treated so image areas take ink and non-image areas repel ink.
Logo. Name or design of a company or product used as a trademark on letterhead, direct mail packages, in
advertising, etc., to establish visual identity.
Mechanicals. Paste-up or preparation of work for printing.
Multimedia. A generic term used by advertising, public relations and audiovisual firms to describe produc
tions involving more than one medium to create a variety of visual effects. Also, a term used to reflect
the varied inhouse capabilities of an agency.
Naif. Native art of such cultures as African, Eskimo, Native American, etc., usually associated with daily
life.
Offset. Printing process in which a flat printing plate is treated to be ink-receptive in image areas and ink-
repellent in non-image areas. Ink is transferred from the printing plate to a rubber plate, and then to the
paper.
Overlay. Transparent cover over copy, on which instruction, corrections or color location directions are
given.
Panel. In cartooning, the boxed-in illustration; can be single panel, double panel or multiple panel.
Paste-up. Procedure involving coating the backside of art, type, photostats, etc., with rubber cement or wax
and adhering them in their proper positions to the mechanical board. The boards are then used as finished
art by the printer.
Photostat. Black & white copies produced by an inexpensive photographic process using paper negatives;
only line values are held with accuracy. Also called stat.
PMT. Photomechanical transfer; photostat produced without a negative.
P-O-P. Point-of-purchase; in-store marketing display that promotes a product.
Print. An impression pulled from an original plate, stone, block screen or negative; also a positive made
from a photographic negative,
Production artist. In the final phases of the design process, the artist responsible for mechanicals, paste
up, and sometimes the overseeing of printing.
QuarkXPress. Page layout computer program.
Query. Letter to an art director or buyer eliciting interest in a work an artist wants to illustrate or sell.
Quotation. Set fee proposed to a client prior to commencing work on a project.
Rendering. A drawn representation of a building, interior, etc., in perspective.
Retail. The sale of goods in small quantities directly to the consumer.
Roughs. Preliminary sketches or drawings.
Royalty. An agreed percentage paid by a publisher to an artist for each copy of a work sold.
SASE. Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Self-publishing. In this arrangement, an artist coordinates and pays for printing, distribution and marketing
of his/her own artwork and in turn keeps all ensuing profits.
Semiannual. Occuring twice a year.
Semimonthly. Occurring twice a month.
Serniweekly. Occuring twice a week.
Serigraph. Silkscreen; method of printing in which a stencil is adhered to a fine mesh cloth stretched over
a wooden frame. Paint is forced through the area not blocked by the stencil.
Simultaneous submissions. Submission of the same artwork to more than one potential buyer at the same
time.
Speculation. Creating artwork with no assurance that a potential buyer will purchase it or reimburse ex
penses in any way; referred to as work on spec.
Spot drawing. Small illustration used to decorate a page of type, or to serve as a column ending.
Storyboard. Series of panels that illustrate a progressive sequence or graphics and story copy of a TV
commercial, film or filmstrip. Serves as a guide for the eventual finished product.
Tabloid. Publication whose format is an ordinary newspaper page turned sideways.
Tearsheet. Published page containing an artist's illustration, cartoon, design or photograph.
Thumbnail. A rough layout in miniature.
Transparency. A photographic positive film such as a color slide.
Type spec. Type specification; determination of the size and style of type to be used in a layout.
Velox. Photoprint of a continuous tone subject that has been transformed into line art by means of a halftone
screen.
VMS. Video Home System; a standard videotape format for recording consumer-quality videotape, most
commonly used in home videocassette recording and portable camcorders.
Video. General category comprised of videocassettes and videotapes.
Wash. Thin application of transparent color or watercolor black for a pastel or gray tonal effect.
Wholesale. The sale of commodities in large quantities usually for resale (as by a retail merchant).
Internet Resources
If you have access to an online computer service, such as Prodigy, American Online
or CompuServe, there is a wealth of information waiting for you online. Many of the
galleries, publishers and organizations in our market sections also provide websites
within their listings. The following sites were available at press time. If you have trouble
accessing a site, or can suggest others, drop us a line to the attention of AGDM, via e-
mail to wdigest@aol.com.
art.on.tfae.web: http://www.artproducts.com
Artists can request information directly from manufacturers and link to a list of art
supply stores.
Arts Wire: http://www.tmn.com/oh/artswire/www/about.html
A national computer network devoted to the arts. Subscribers are offered art-related
news, grant information, commissioned texts by artists and connection to several data
bases.
ASKTODDART: Keyword: asktoddart and/or Image Exchange
A forum board and consulting area for artists, dealers and collectors focusing on
the business side of art.
DesignOnline: http://www.dol.com/
Designers can post work opportunities, e-mail one another, read news and access
fonts.
E-Talent.Net Inc.: http://www.e-talentnet.com
Offers copyright information, evaluation, development and networking services to
creatives.
GenArt: http://www.genart.org
Provides information on current events organized by GenArt, a group serving artists
in their twenties.
Macromedia Positions Wanted: http://www.marcomedia.com/Industry/Job/mdex.
html
Any artist can post their name and qualifications here.
MMWIRE: http://www.mmwire.com
A news and reference source for new media and interactive entertainment profession
als, including job opportunities and conference information.
ONLINE PORTFOLIOS
These websites contain online portfolios that art buyers can access when seeking
new talent. They also include helpful general information. Some showcase work for
other creatives, such as photographers. Perhaps these sites will give you ideas for publi
cizing your own work.
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Artisan's Comer:http://www.esinet.net/ac.html
Artliaison Virtual Art World: http://artliaison.org
ArtNet: http://www.artnet.com
ArtQuest: Call (800)737-8055 or (314)567-5226, or fax (314)567-1209 for informa
tion.
ARTscope: http://www.artscope.com
OoLineGaliery: http://www.OnLineGallery.com
Designlink: http://www.designlink.com
Kaleidospace: http://www.kspace.com
Pure Art Mkt.: http://www.PureArtMkt.com
The Free-lance Image Exchange: Call David Dobbs at (404)297-0623 for information.
Multimedia Index
There is a growing need for freelancers who can create webpages and CD-ROM proj
ects. The companies listed below expressed interest in freelancers with multimedia
skills. Check individual listings for submission requirements. A double-dagger ($) indi
cates it is new to this edition. Refer to the General Index for page number.
AAJMS Publishers
A&R Records/RDS Promotions
^Access, Inc.
Ad Agency, The
£Adams and Associates
$ Advertising Consortium, The
Afterschool Publishing Com
pany
AGA Communications
American Legion Magazine,
The
^America's Interactive Produc
tion Network
AM/PM Advertising Inc.
Angel Films Company
Antelope Publishing
tAquarius Records/Tacca Mus-
ique
Arizona Cine Equipment, Inc.
Art Attack Recordings/Mighty
Fine Records
Artisan Professional Freelance
Reps, Inc.
£Ball Advertising and Market
ing
Baraett Advertising/Design,
Augustus
$Baron Video Productions
$BBDO New York
:j:BellMedia Corp.
Bentley Publishers, Robert
Bonus Books, Inc.
$Brennan, Inc. Marketing Com
munications, Leo J.
tBroderbund Software, Inc.
^Broken Records International
Bryan/Donald, Inc. Advertising
Buckmasters Whitetail Maga
zine
Cat's Voice Productions
Channel One Productions, Inc.
Cheny Street Records, Inc.
^Concepts Corp., The
^Creative Connections
iCritt Graham & Associates
$CRS Artists
DeFrancesco/Goodfriend
JDesign Collaborative
^Design O'Saurs
^Design Partnership/Portland
Dimon Creative Communica
tion Services
$Dove Books
Dowling & Pope Advertising
Effective Communication Arts,
Inc.
^Essanee Unlimited, Inc.
Evangelizing Today's Child
Evans & Partners, Inc.
F.A.C. Marketing
Fine Art Productions, Richie
Suraci Pictures, Multime
dia, InterActive
Flint Communications
f Foremost Communications
|Free Associates
Freelance Advancers, Inc.
$FSP Communications
Futuretalk Telecommunications
Company, Inc.
$Gallopade Publishing Group/
Carole Marsh Family CD-
ROM
$Gelfond Associates, Inc., Gor
don
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publish
ing Company
Gold & Associates Inc.
Graphic Design Concepts
$Greteman Group
Guenzi Agents, Inc., Carol
Multimedia Index 687
|Hay House, Inc.
^Haywood & Sullivan
HerbalGram
^Highway One Media Enter
tainment
$Hitchins Company, The
Holland Advertising
Hollow Earth Publishing
Hutchinson Associates, Inc.
$IEEE Spectrum
IKON Records
IMAC
Image Associates Inc.
}IMI Records
Impact Communications, Inc.
flmpact Media Group
Insight Associates
Instructional Fair/T.S. Denison
yiT Interactive Media TM
Kept In The Dark Records
KJD Teleproductions
L.A. Parent Magazine
LCDM Entertainment
Levy Design Inc.
Liturgical Press, The
Lohre & Associates
Lomangino Studio Inc.
Longley/Babb & Associates
Luis Fitch Design, Inc.
^Marathon Communications
JMatzell Richard & Watts
Mechanic Records, Inc.
tMedia Enterprises
tMedia Logic, Inc.
imedia 21
^Mesmerized Holographic
Marketing
Meyer/Fredericks & Associates
Miles & Associates Advertising
Miranda Designs Inc.
^Murray Multi Media
Music for Little People/Eartti-
Beat! Record
Company
Nelson Canada
Nervous Records
New & Unique Videos
fNew Frontier Magazine
New Mystery Magazine
Oakley Design Studios
tOmni Cast Corporation
Outdoor Canada Magazine
^Outside The Box Interactive
^Paragon Advertising
Pauline Books & Media
ffayne & Associates, Sam
$Peanut Butter Publishing
Perceptive Marketers Agency
Ltd.
Philipson Agency, The
Phoenix Films
Photo Communication Ser
vices, Inc.
Pihera Advertising Associates,
Inc.
Postal Productions, Steve
Power and Associates, Inc.,
R.H.
$PPI Entertainment Group
^Prevention
^Princeton Direct, Inc.
Purdom Public Relations
Radiance
fRed Rocket Records, USA
Redmond Design, Patrick
$Rhino Records
Rhythms Productions
Roberts & Cline
ISanchez & Levitan, Inc.
Selbert Design Collaborative,
Clifford
Silver Fox Advertising
tSmallkaps Associates, Inc.
ISorin Productions Inc.
Spirit Creative Services Inc.
Stobie Brace
Sullivan Pattison Clevenger
Take 1 Productions
T-D Design Inc.
Tehabi Books, Inc.
ffenagra Corporation, The
Texas Connection Magazine
Tom Thumb Music
ffriad
JTVT Records
$21 st Century Video Produc
tions
PtiTech, Inc.
IVarbusiness
Visual Horizons
$Vivid Images Press, Inc.
Von Suthoff & Co. Advertising
Inc.
|Watt,Roop&Co.
iwillowisp Press
Win
$Woo Design, Inc., Eric
Word Publishing
$Wyatt Advertising, Evans
Yamaguma & Associates
Humor & Cartoon Index
If you are a cartoonist, caricaturist or humorous illustrator, this index will lead you to
appropriate markets. The companies listed here have indicated an interest in humorous
material. Check individual listings for specific information submission requirements.
See the General Index for page number.
^Accent on Living
Adams Media Corporation
^Advancing Practice, The
Advocate, PKA's Publication
Aging Today
Aim
Allied Feature Syndicate
Alternative Therapies in Health
and Medicine
Amberley Greeting Card Co.
American Brewer Magazine
American Legion Magazine,
The
American Libraries
American Woman Motorscene
Anderson Studio, Inc.
Appalachian Trailway News
Army Magazine
Art Plus Repro Resource
Artist's Magazine, The
Arts Indiana
ASPCA Animal Watch
August House, Inc.
JAutomundo
|Avon Books
Aware Communications, Inc.
JBaby Connection News Jour
nal, The
|B all Advertising and Market
ing
Balloon Life Magazine
Baltimore Magazine
Bartender Magazine
Bay Area Parent/Bay Area
Baby
Bay Windows
tBeach Products
BEER, The Magazine
Berkeley Monthly, The
$Bird Watcher's Digest
Black Conscience Syndication,
Inc.
Blate Associates, Sam
$BONAT's Diversified
Bostonia Magazine
tBow & Arrow Hunting Maga
zine
Bride's Magazine
Brigade Leader
^Brooklyn Bridge
Bryan Imagines, The Library
Imagination Paper, Carol
Buckmasters Whitetail Maga
zine
^Business Law Today
:|Campus Life
^Careers and Majors Magazine
ICaroll Publishing, J.F.
Casino Review
Cat Fancy
Catholic Forester
Catholic News Service
CCC Publications
CED
Chesapeake Bay Magazine
Chess Life
CHIC Magazine
Chicago Life Magazine
Chickadee
^Children's Media Group
Christian Century, The
Christian Home & School
^Christian Science Monitor,
The
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Features
Chronicle of the Horse, The
Churchman's Human Quest,
The
Cicada
Cincinnati Magazine
City Limits
JCity News Service
Clay Art
Cleaning Business
Clear Cards
Cleveland Magazine
JCloud 9
^College Broadcaster Magazine
Collision® Magazine
$ Colors By Design
Community Press Service
Comstock Cards, Inc.
$Conservatory of American
Letters
Construction Equipment Opera
tion and Maintenance
^Contact Advertising
Contemporary Books
Contenova Gifts, Inc.
Continental Features/Continen
tal News Service
Cook Communications Minis
tries
$Corporate Report
Countryman Press, The
Covenant Companion, The
Create-A-Craft
^Creative Connections
Creators Syndicate, Inc.
Cricket
Crockett Collection, The
Crumb Elbow Publishing
^Currents
^Curriculum Vitae
D.A. Design, Inc.
Dakota Outdoors
Dancing Jester Press, The
Datamation
Dear Newspapers
Decorative Artist's Workbook
Delaware Today Magazine
Design Design, Inc.
Detroit Monthly Magazine
^Diversion Magazine
$Dove Books
Dream Maker Software
$Duck Press, The
Editors Press Service, Inc.
Electrical Apparatus
Electronics Now
$Entrepreneur Magazine
Environment
^Equity Marketing, Inc.
^Europe, Magazine of the Euro
pean Community
Evergreen Press, Inc., The
^Executive Greetings/The
Drawing Board
F&W Publications Inc.
Fantagraphics Books, Inc.
Fashion Accessories
Field & Stream Magazine
$Fifty Something Magazine
Fillers for Publications
Humor & Cartoon Index 689
First For Women
$First Hand Magazine
Florida Keys Magazine
Food & Service
For Seniors Only, For Gradu
ates Only
Foto Expression International
tFoundation News & Commen
tary
Fravessi Greetings, Inc.
tFreeAssociates
Freelance Exchange, Inc.
$FSP Communications
Fulcrum Publishing
Future Features Syndicate
^Gallant Greetings Corp.
Gallery Magazine
Game & Fish Publications
^Gentry Magazine
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Gibson Co., C.R.
Glamour
Glass Factory Directory
$Golf Illustrated
Golf Journal
Graham News Service
^Graphic Arts Communications
JGrass Roots Productions
Gray Areas
Great Quotations Publishing
Group Publishing — Book &
Curriculum Division
Group Publishing — Magazine
Division
Guided Imagery Productions
Habitat Magazine
Hadassah Magazine
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
H&L Enterprises
^HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
(Canada)
^Health Care PR Graphics
^Healthcare Financial Manage
ment
Heartland Boating Magazine
HerbalGram
High Range Graphics
Highlights for Children
Hill and Wang
Hispanic Link News Service
Hobson's Choice
:j:Home Education Magazine
$Home Office Computing
Magazine
$Home Times
Hopscotch, The Magazine for
Girls
Horse Illustrated
Humorside of It . . . , The
Humpty Dumpty's Magazine
$i.e. magazine
sers Club d/b/a Graphic
Corp.
Illinois Medicine
In Touch for Men
Intermarketing Group, The
Interrace
Iowa Woman
$Ivory Tower Books
Jack and Jill
$Japanophile
^Jewish News of Western Mas
sachusetts
Jill Features, Jodi
$Jillson & Roberts, Inc.
Journal of Light Construction/
Tools of the Trade, The
Judicature
Juggler's World
Kahn, Inc., A.D.
$Kalliope
tKashrus
King Features Syndicate
Kipling Creative Dare Devils
Kitchen Sink Press, Inc.
Kiwanis
L.A. Parent Magazine
*L.A. Weekly
Lacrosse Magazine
Ladybug
Laff-A-Day
tLaugh Lines Press
Law Practice Management
Listen Magazine
Little Enterprises, Inc., Lew
Log Home Living
Long Island Update
JLoose Design, Inc., Dave
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
$Lugus Publications
Lutheran, The
£Made to Measure
^Mademoiselle
Management Accounting
Management Review
^Marathon Communications
Marriage Partnership
Masters Agency
Meadowbrook Press
^Medical Economics Company
^Mediphors
Michigan Natural Resources
Midwest Features Inc.
^Minority Features Syndicate,
Inc.
$Model Railroader
^Modern Drummer
Modern Maturity
^Montana Magazine
Mother Jones
^Murray Multi Media
Mushing
^Mutual Funds Magazine
National Business Employment
Weekly
National Dragster
National Enquirer
National News Bureau
^National Notary, The
National Review
^Nelson Publishers, Thomas
New Breed, The
New Mystery Magazine
New Physician, The
New Republic, The
New Writers Magazine
New Yorker, The
$Noble Works
tNorthwoods Press
Now and Then
Nugget
Oatmeal Studios
Octameron Press
tOff Our Backs
Ohio Magazine
Oklahoma Today Magazine
$01d Bike Journal
Options
Oregon River Watch
tOutPosts, WingTips, Coast-
ines
^Outside The Box Interactive
tP.S. Greetings, Inc.
Papel Freelance, Inc.
rjiPaper Moon Graphics, Inc.
Paperpotamus Paper Products
Inc.
Paramount Cards Inc.
Phi Delta Kappan
$PhunPhit Designs, Ltd.
Physician's Management
Planning
Playboy Magazine
PN/Paraplegia News
Pockets
Polish Associates, Marc
^Popcorn Factory, The
Power and Light
Presbyterian Record, The
Presbyterians Today
^Prevention
Private Pilot
Proceedings
rjiProtooner
Psychology Today
Pyx Press
Queen's Mystery Magazine, El-
lery
Racquetball Magazine
R-A-D-A-R
Radiance
690 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Random House Value Publish
ing
Really Good Copy Co.
$Red Deer College Press
Redbook Magazine
Reform Judaism
Relix Magazine
Renaissance Greeting Cards
Reporter, Your Editorial Assis
tant
Resident and Staff Physician
Rhythms Productions
Rio Grande Press
Rock Products
$Room of One's Own
Rosenthal Represents
Rotarian, The
Rough Notes
Running Times
Rutgers Magazine
Salmon Syndication
Sam Mantics Enterprises
^Saturday Evening Post, The
^School Administrator, The
Science News
Scott Cards Inc.
Screen Actor
Scuba Times Magazine
Seek
^Semple Comic Features
Sensible Sound, The
Sheep! Magazine
$Show Biz News and Model
News
Singer Media Corp.
^Sinister Wisdom
Skydiving Magazine
Smart Art
Soap Opera Digest
Soap Opera Weekly
Solidarity Magazine
Songwriter's Monthly
Spinsters Ink
Spitball
$Sports Afield
Sports 'n Spokes
Spy Magazine
Staton Graphics
Straight
Technical Analysis of Stocks &
Commodities
Texas Connection Magazine
ijrThed&mu Arts Magazine
Thema
Thompson Works Inc.
tT/Maker Company
^Today's Fireman
Tom Thumb Music
Training Magazine
Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Triton and Company
True West/Old West
Turtle Magazine
Twins Magazine
$U. The National College Mag
azine
^United Feature Syndicate/
Newspaper Enterprise As
sociation
^United Media
United News Service
$ Universal Press Syndicate
Softball Magazine
Vagabond Creations Inc.
Vegetarian Journal
Venture
Vibe
Videomaker Magazine
Vintage Images
Visual Aid/visaid Marketing
Warner Bros. Records
Washington Pharmacist
$ Water Skier, The
JWatt, Roop & Co.
Weekly Reader/Secondary
J Weiss Associates Inc., Daniel
West Graphics
Western Tales Magazine
Whitegate Features Syndicate
^Wildlife Art
Wildlife Conservation/Bronx
Zoo
:f:Willowisp Press
Wilshire Book Co.
^Wilson Fine Arts, Inc., Carol
Win
Wonder Time
Workbench
Working Mother Magazine
Writer's Digest
Writer's Yearbook
^Wy'East Historical Journal
Your Health
Your Health & Fitness
$Zymurgy
General Index
A double-dagger ($) precedes listings that are new to this edition. Companies or galler
ies that appeared in the 1996 edition but do not appear in this edition are identified by
a two-letter code explaining why the market was omitted: (ED)— Editorial Decision,
(NS)— Not Accepting Submissions, (NR)— No (or late) Response to Listing Request,
(OB)— Out of Business, (RR)— Removed by Market's Requeset, (UC)— Unable to
Contact.
A.I.R. Gallery 464
A.O.I. Gallery (Art Objects In
ternational) 454
A.R.C. Gallery 406
A.R.T.S. Resource (NR)
AAIMS Publishers 285
A & M Records 624
A&R Records/RDS Promotions
624
Aaron Ashley Inc. 232
Aaron Fine Arts 232
JAaron Gallery 389
AB Studios Inc. 573
Abel Joseph Gallery 515
Abel Love, Inc. 44
Aberrations 109
Abrams, Inc., Harry N. 285
Abstein Gallery (NR)
Abyss Magazine, Ragnarok
Press 110
t Accent on Living 110
^Access, Inc. 593
Acme Art Company (NR)
Acme Graphics, Inc. 44
Ad Agency, The 586
Ad Astra 110
Ad Consultant Group Inc. (NR)
JAdams and Associates 581
Adams Media Corporation 285
Adams Publishing (see Adams
Media Corporation 285)
Addi Fine Art Publishing 232
Adfiliation Advertising & De
sign 616
Administrative Arts, Inc. (NR)
Advance Advertising Agency
(NR)
^Advance Cellocard Co., Inc.
44
Advanced Designs Corporation
(NR)
$ Advancing Practice, The 111
Adventure Cyclist (NR)
Advertising & Promotions, Inc.
(NR)
^Advertising Consortium, The
581
Advertising Designers, Inc.
(NR)
Advocate, PKA's Publication
111
Advocate, The (see Advocate,
PKA's Publication 111)
Aegina Press, Inc. (SS)
$ Aerodrome Press, Inc. 233
Aeroprint, (AKA Spofford
House) (NR)
Africa World Press, Inc. 285
^Afrocentrex 518
Afterschool Publishing Com
pany 625
AGA Communications 621
Aging Today 111
Agora Gallery (NR)
Aim 111
Air Studio, Inc., The Illustra
tors' Representative (NR)
$ Airwax Records 625
Alan Gallery 478
Alaska Business Monthly 112
Alaska Momma, Inc. 45
Alban Eiler Contemporary Art
(NR)
Albano Gallery, Jean (NR)
Albany Center Galleries 457
f Albee Sign Co. 565
Alber Galleries 486
Albertson-Peterson Gallery
(NR)
Albrecht and Associates, Anne
654
Albuquerque Museum, The 454
Alear Records (NR)
Alef Judaica, Inc. 45
Alexander Editions, Keith 233
rjiAlexandre A du M 233
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. 286
Aline Associates, France 655
All Star Paper Company (RR)
Alleged Gallery (NR)
Allez Les Filles (NR)
Allied Feature Syndicate 518
$ Alligator Artworks 233
Allyn and Bacon Inc. 286
Alon Gallery/Art Services 429
$Aloysius Butler & Clark
(AB&C) 589
Alphabeat (NR)
Alter Associates Inc. 404
Alternative Therapies in Health
and Medicine 1 12
Alternatives 234
Alyson Publications, Inc. (NR)
Amberley Greeting Card Co. 45
Ambrosi & Associates (NR)
$Ambrosino Gallery 391
Amcal 45
AMCAL Fine Art 234
Amelia 112
$ America 112
America House 458
America West Airlines Maga
zine 112
America West Publishers, Inc.
286
American Art Company, The
508
American Art Gallery 370
American Artists, Rep. Inc. 655
American Atheist, The (NR)
American Bankers Association-
Banking Journal (NR)
American Bible Society, The
287
^American Biographical Insti
tute 287
American Brewer Magazine
113
American Careers 113
^American Center For Design
678
t American Demographics 114
^American Eagle Publications,
Inc. 287
American Fitness 114
t American Gardener, The 114
American Greetings Corpora
tion 46
$ American Health 114
American Horticulturist (see
692 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
The American Gardener
114)
American Institute of Chemical
Engineering 288
^American Institute of Graphic
Arts 678
American Legion Magazine,
The 114
American Libraries 115
American Medical News 115
American Motorcyclist 115
American Muscle Magazine
115
American Music Teacher (NR)
American Psychiatric Press,
Inc. 288
$ American Quilting Art 234
American Society of Architec
tural Perspectivists 678
American Society of Artists,
Inc. 678
American Society of Aviation
Artists 678
£ American Spectator, The 115
American Traditional Stencils
46
American Vision Gallery 234
American Woman Motorscene
116
America's Community Banker
116
^America's Interactive Produc
tion Network 602
$Americatone International —
U.S.A. 625
Amethyst Group Ltd., The 625
Amherst Media, Inc. 288
Arnistad Press 288
AM/PM Advertising Inc. 603
Amscan Inc. 46
$ Analog 116
Anchor Direct Marketing 586
Anderson Design, Inc. 555
Anderson Gallery (NR)
Anderson Studio, Inc. 573
Angel Films Company 601
$Angel Graphics 46, 235
Angel/EMI Records 625
| Angels on Earth Magazine 1 1 6
Animals 116
Antelope Publishing 626
Antoo Gallery (NR)
APC (MR)
Apon Record Company, Inc.
Appalachian Trailway News
117
Appian Software Inc. (NS)
Apple Orchard Press 46
Apple Yard .Art (NR)
Apropos Art Gallery, Inc. (NR)
Aqua-Field Publications 117
Aquarium Fish Magazine (NR)
^Aquarius Records/Tacca Mus-
ique 626
| Aquino International 289
Arc-En-Ciel 449
$ Archway Gallery 497
$Ardavin Gallery, Anthony 398
Ardsley House Publishers, Inc.
289
$Area Development Magazine
117
AR-EN Party Printers, Inc.
(NR)
Ariel Gallery 398
$Arista Records 626
Arizona Cine Equipment, Inc.
580
iArizona State University Art
Museum 367
Arjuna Library Press 289
Arkansas Arts Center, The (NR)
Arkansas State University Fine
Arts Center Gallery 370
Army Magazine 1 1 7
Arnold Fine Art, Jack 655
Arnot, Inc., Herbert 235
$Art A'La Carte 235
?Art Alliance, The 464
+Art Attack 235
Art Attack Recordings/Mighty
Fine Records 626
Art Bank, The 486
Art Beats, Inc. 235
Art Boom Limited Editions
(NS)
Art Brokers of Colorado 236
Art Buyers Club, Inc. (see Art
Reps, Inc. 237)
$ Art Center of Battle Creek 436
Art Center, The 436
Art Centre at Mauna Lani, The
402
+Art Classics Ltd. 236
Art Collector, The (NR)
$Art Dallas Inc. 236
JArt Dialogue Gallery 458
Art Direction 117
Art Direction Book Co. 290
Art Directors Club Gallery
(NR)
Art Director's Studio, Inc., The
(NR)
Art Editions, Inc. 236
Art Emotion Corp. 236, 655
$Art Exchange, The 478
Art Forms 450
Art Gallery (NR)
Art Gallery at Six Deering
Street The (NR)
Art Group, The (NR)
Art Image Inc. 236
Art In Motion 237
Art Independent Gallery 511
Art Institute of Philadelphia,
The 486
Art League, Inc., The 506
±Art League of Houston 497
Art Musuem of Western Vir
ginia, The (NR)
Art Plus Repro Resource 518
?Art Reps, Inc. 237
Art Resources International,
Ltd./Bon Art 237
Art Sales and Rental Service of
Cleveland Center for Con
temporary Art (NR)
tArt Source L.A., Inc. 655
Art Store, The 511
Art Studio, Inc., The 498
$ Art Tree Gift Shop/Gallery II
436
iArtco, Incorporated 404, 656
Artemis, Inc. 428
^Artemisia Gallery 407
Artenergies Gallery, Inc. (NR)
$Artframes . . . Bungalo Gal
lery 420
Artful Deposit Gallery. The
(NR)
Arthaus Galerie 498
Arthritis Today Magazine 118
Arthurian Art Gallery 238, 404
Arthur's International 238
Artisan Professional Freelance
Reps, Inc. 656
Artist Development Group 656
Artist Representatives of Texas
(NR)
Artistic Promotions (NR)
Artist's & Graphic Designer's
Market 290
Artists Associates 656
Artist's Co-op of Reno (NR)
$ Artists' Cooperative Gallery
448
Artists in Print 678
Artists International 656
Artist's Magazine, The 118
Artists' Marketing Service 238
Artists Space 465
Artistworks Wholesale Inc. 238
Artlink416
Arts Center, The (NR)
Arts Extended Gallery, Inc. 436
Arts for Living Center 419
Arts Indiana 118
Arts Midland: Galleries &
School (NR)
$Arts Uniq' Inc. 239
$Arts Unique International 239
tArtspace/Lima 478
Artworks Fine Art Advisors
(NR)
Artworks Gallery (NR)
ASAP Advertising (NR)
^Asciutto Art Reps., Inc. 657
$The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of
American Art 443
Ashery — Graphic Designer,
Avrum I. (NR)
$Ashton-Drake Galleries, The
47
General Index 693
$Asian American Arts Centre
465
Asimov's Science Fiction Mag
azine, Isaac 118
Asian Group, Ltd., The (NR)
ASPCA Animal Watch 119
$ Aspen Magazine 119
t Aspire 119
Associated Artists of Winston-
Salem 475
tAssociation for Visual Artists
(AVA) 678
Association of College Unions-
International 119, 290
^Astronomy 119
Atelier Kimberley Boege (NR)
Athenaeum Music and Arts Li
brary (NR)
Atheneum Books For Young
Readers 290
Athlon Sports Communica
tions, Inc. 120
Atlantic Center for the Arts,
Inc. (NR)
Atlantic City Magazine 120
Atlantic Gallery of Georgetown
389
ATO Studios (NR)
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
291
August House, Inc. 29 1
Aurelio & Friends, Inc. 546
Aurobora Press (NR)
Austral Gallery — Australian
Contemporary Art 444
Australian Women's Weekly
(NR)
^Automatic Mail Services, Inc.
606
Automobile Magazine 120
$Automundo 120
Avalon Books 291
Avalon Hill Game Co., The 47
Avance Designs, Inc. (NR)
$Avon Books 291
Aware Communications, Inc.
120
Axios, The Orthodox Journal
(NR)
Ayers/Johanek Publication De
sign, Inc. 561
B
B.C. Outdoors 121
B.E.L. Gallery (NR)
$Baby Connection News Jour
nal, The 121
Baby Faze Records & Tapes
626
babysue 627
Bace Gallery, Bill (UC)
$Backart Design 550
^Backpacker Magazine 121
Backstretch, The (UC)
Badiyan Productions Inc. (NR)
Baen Books 292
Bailey Design Group, Inc. (UC)
Bakehouse Art Complex 392
$Ball Advertising and Market
ing 616
Ballast Quarterly Review 121
Balloon Life Magazine 122
IrBalloon Wholesalers Interna
tional 47
Baltimore Magazine 122
Bancroft & Friends, Carol 657
B&A Design Group (NR)
Bandanna Books 292
Bank One Gallery 421
Bannister Gallery/Rhode Island
College Art Center (NR)
Bantam Books 292
Barbour & Co., Inc. 292
Bareiss Contemporary Exhibi
tions, Philip (NR)
Barlett Fine Arts Gallery 372
^Barnard — Biderman Fine Art
465
^Barnards Mill Art Museum
498
Barnett Advertising/Design,
Augustus 575
Barnett Gallery, David 511
$Baron Advertising, Inc. 614
$Baron Video Productions 608
rjrBarracca Assoc. Inc., Sal 657
Barringer & Associates, Ltd.
(NR)
Barron Arts Center (NR)
Bartender Magazine 122
^Bartlow Gallery, Peter 407
Barton-Cotton Inc. 47
Barucci's Original Galleries
(NR)
Basic/Bedell Advertising &
Publishing (NR)
Bass Group, The (NR)
B-Atlas & Jody Records 627
Baum & Associates, Cathy
(NR)
Bay Area Parent/Bay Area
Baby 122
Bay Windows 122
Bazata Design, Tara 544
$BBDO New York 608
:j:Beach Products 48
Beacon Records 627
Beacon Street Gallery & The
atre (NR)
Bear Canyon Creative 564
Beate Works 657
Beck Cards, Anita (NR)
Beck Originals, Frederick 48
^Becker Associates, Noel 658
ifieckett Publications 123
tBeda Design 550
^Bedford Books of St. Martin's
Press 292
Bedol International Group, Inc.
(NR)
BEER, The Magazine 123
Behrman House, Inc. 293
Beistle Company 48
Beldon/Frenz/Lehman, Inc.
(NR)
$Belian Art Center 437
Bell Advertising & Design,
Thomas S. (NR)
Bell Galleries, Mary (NR)
Bell Gallery, Cecilia Coker 493
tBellMediaCorp.617
Belyea Design Alliance 575
Benjamans Art Gallery 239
Bennett Galleries 494
Bennett Publishing 518
Benson Design, Chuck (NR)
Bent Gallery and Museum 454
Bentkover's Design & More
551
Bentley House Fine Art Pub
lishers 239
Bentley Publishers, Robert 293
JBePuzzled 49
Berendsen & Associates, Inc.
658
$Beret International Gallery
407
Bergen Museum of Art & Sci
ence (NR)
Berger & Associates, Inc.,
Barry David (NR)
Bergquist Imports, Inc. 49, 240
Berkeley Monthly, The 123
Berkshire Originals 240
Berman Fine Arts, Mona 386
Bernard Picture Company 240
^Bernstein & Andriulli Inc. 658
Berson, Dean, Stevens 536
Bertucci/Graphic Communica
tions, Richard 556
Besser Museum, Jesse (NR)
^Better Health Magazine 124
Beverage World Magazine 124
^Bicycle Books, Inc. 293
Big 240
Big Bear Records 627
Billiard Library Co., The 241
Binder Fine Arts/Alexander's
World, Tom (RR)
$Bird Watcher's Digest 124
iBird-in-Hand Bookstore &
Gallery 389
$Bizz-E Productions 627
Bjornson Design Associates,
Inc. (NR)
Black & Blue Records 627
Black Bear Publications/Black
Bear Review 124
Black Conscience Syndication,
Inc. 521
Black Diamond Records Incor
porated (NR)
Black "Inc" Greetings 49
694 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Black Warrior Review 124
tBlackfish Gallery 483
Blackwell & Associates, Wm.
241
Blackwell St. Center for the
Arts(NR)
Blair Vizzion Music (NR)
Blaster Boxx Hits 629
Blate Associates, Sam 596
Bliley Stationery, Gene 49
Block Advertising & Market
ing, Inc. (NR)
Blue Bird Publishing 294
$Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc.
294
Blue Mountain Gallery (NR)
$Blue Rock' it Records 629
Blue Sky Publishing 50
Blue Spiral 1 (NR)
B'nai B'rith International Jew
ish Monthly, The 125
$Boca Raton Museum of Art
392
$Body, Mind and Spirit Maga
zine 125
Bodzioch Design (NR)
Boeberitz Design, Bob 570
Boehm Gallery (NR)
$Boguss & Assoc., Inc., Sidney
A. 557
Bolivia Records (NR)
$BONAT's Diversified 521
$Bonita Pioneer Packaging 50
Bonus Books, Inc. 294
^Boody Fine Arts, Inc. 444
Book Design 294
Bookmakers Ltd. 565
Boritzer/Gray Gallery (NR)
Bosco Multimedia, Don (RR)
Boston Corporate Art 430
Bostonia Magazine 125
Both Sides Now (NR)
Bouquet-Orchid Enterprises
629
fBouregy & Co., Inc., Thomas
295
$Bow & Arrow Hunting Maga
zine 125
$Bowling Green University
Popular Press 295
Bowling Magazine 125
Boyden & Youngblutt Advertis
ing & Marketing. (NR)
Boyds Mills Press 295
Bradford Exchange, The 50
Bragaw Public Relations Ser
vices 591
Brainworks Design Group, Inc.
537
Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery
(NR)
Bramson (+ Assoc,) 586
Brazen Images, Inc. 50
Brenau University Galleries
398
$Brennan, Inc. Marketing Com
munications, Leo J. 599
Brest Museum/Gallery, Alexan
der 392
Briarhill Records 629
Bride's Magazine 126
Bridgewater/Lustberg Gallery
(NR)
Brigade Leader 127
Brighton Publications, Inc.
(RR)
Brilliant Enterprises 51
£Brinton Lake Editions 241
Bristol Gift Co., Inc. 51
Broadhurst Gallery (NR)
£Broadman & Holdman Pub
lishers 295
Broadway Arts, Home of the
Green Door (NR)
$Broderbund Software, Inc. 51,
296
Brody, Artists & Photographers
Representative & Consul
tant, Sam 658
^Broken Records International
629
Bromfield Gallery 430
Brooke & Company (NR)
Brooke-House Publishing
Company (NR)
$Brookfield Craft Center Gal
lery 386
Brookings Gallery, JJ. 381
Brooklyn Botanic Garden —
Steinhardt Conservatory
Gallery 465
^Brooklyn Bridge 127
Brooks Associates, Public Re
lations, Anita Helen 609
$Brooks/Cole Publishing Com
pany 296
Brown & Co., A. (NR)
Browne Ltd., Pema 658
Browning Advertising 620
^Brown's Fine Art & Framing
241
Brown's Galleries (NR)
Brownsboro Gallery 422
Bruck and Moss Associates
(NR)
$Brush Art Gallery 430
Brush Dance Inc. 51
^Brushstrokes Fine Art Gallery
465
$Bruskin Gallery 509
Bryan Imagines, The Library
Imagination Paper, Carol
521
Bryan/Donald, Inc. Advertising
601
^Bryant Galleries 443
Bryant, Lahey & Barnes, Inc.
(NR)
BSW Records 630
Buce Assoc. Inc., Gloria (NR)
Buck and Barney Kane, Sid 659
JBuckalew, Joe 242
Buckley Center Gallery, Uni
versity of Portland 484
Buckmasters Whitetail Maga
zine 127
Buddha Rose Publications (NS)
Bugdal Group Inc. (NR)
Buildings Magazine 127
Burchfield-Penney Art Center
(NR)
Burgoyne, Inc. 51
Burnett Fine Art Gallery, Amy
(NR)
Buschlen Mowatt Gallery 242
Bush Barn Art Center (NR)
Business & Commercial Avia
tion 128
Business Development Consul
tants 630
^Business Law Today 128
Business NH Magazine 128
Business Travel News (NR)
Butterick Co., Inc. 128
^Butters Gallery, Ltd. 484
Byrne Design (NR)
C.A.G.E. (NR)
C Graphics (NR)
C.L.R. Inc. 630
C.R.E. Inc. 595
Caber Film & Video Co. Ltd.,
The(NR)
Cain Gallery 407
Calibre Five Inc. (NR)
California Garden (NR)
Callygraphics (RR)
^Campbell Contemporary Art,
William 498
^Campus Life 129
$Can Creations, Inc. 53
Canadian Dimension (NR)
Canadian Gallery Prints Ltd.
Canadian Pharmaceutical Jour
nal 129
C&S Productions 630
Canetti Design Group Inc. (NR)
$Caney Creek Publishing Inc.
242
Canon & Shea Associates, Inc.
609
Cantrell Gallery (NR)
Cape Shore, Inc. 53
^Capital Gallery of Contempo
rary Art 422
^Capitol Complex Exhibition
Program 392
$Capitol Management 630
$Caprice International Records
630
tCaratzas, Publisher, Aristide
D.296
General Index 695
CardMakers 53
Cards for a Cause 53
Career Focus 129
Career Pilot Magazine 129
Careers and Colleges 129
^Careers and Majors Magazine
129
Carew Design 537
Caribe Concepts Gallery 242
Carlton Communications, Inc.
(NR)
Carolina Quarterly, The 130
Carolina Wren Press/Lollipop
Power Books 296
tCaroll Publishing, J.E 54
tCartel International 54
$Cartoon Comedy Club 521
Cascom International (NR)
Case Stationery Co., Inc. 54
Casell Gallery 425
Cash Productions, Inc. (Record
ing Artist Development
Corporation) 631
Casino Review 130
$Caspari, Inc., H. George 54
$Cass Contemporary Art 243
Cast Art Industries, Inc. (RR)
tCastfflo Gallery, Aldo 408
Castle Records 631
Cat Fancy 130
Catch Publishing, Inc. 55
^Catholic Focus Productions
603
Catholic Forester 130
Catholic News Service 522
Cats Magazine 131
Cat's Paw Gallery 486
Cat's Voice Productions 631
^Cavendish, Marshall 297
tCawley Gallery, Ltd., Joan 367
CBI Graphics & Advertising
581
CCC Publications 297
CD Review (NR)
CED 131
Cedco Publishing Co. 55
^Celebration: An Ecumenical
Resource 522
Celestial Sound Productions
(NR)
^Center for Emerging Art, Inc.,
The 392
Center for the Fine Arts (NR)
Center for Western Studies, The
297
Center Gallery of Bucknell Uni
versity 487
^Central Bank Gallery 422
Central California Art League
Art Center & Gallery (NR)
Central Galleries/J.B. Fine Arts,
Inc. (NR)
Centric Corp. 55
^Century Regency Greetings 55
CEPA (Center for Exploratory
and Perceptual Art) 458
Ceres (NR)
Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts
243
Channel One Productions, Inc.
606
$Chapellier Fine Art 475
Chapman Art Center Gallery
458
$Chapman Recording Studios
631
^Chariot Family Publishing 297
$Chase Gallery 431
$Chasen Portfolio, The 243
Chasin Fine Arts, Martin 386
tChattahoochee Records 632
Chelsea Galleries 479
Chemical Engineering 131
Chemical Engineering Progress
131
Cherry Street Records, Inc. 632
^Cherubic Press 298
Chesapeake Bay Magazine 132
Chesapeake Consumer Prod
ucts Co. (see Hoffmaster75)
Cheshire Fine Art, Inc. (NR)
Chess Life 132
Chestnut House Group Inc.,
The (UC)
Chiaroscuro 408
CHIC Magazine 132
^Chicago Center for the Print
408
Chicago Computer and Light,
Inc. 551
Chicago Life Magazine 132
Chicago Review Press 298
Chicago's Casino Review (see
Casino Review 130)
Chickadee 133
Child Life 133
Children's Digest (NR)
^Children's Media Group 298
Children's Playmate (NR)
China Books & Periodicals 299
Chisholm & Associates (NR)
tChislovsky Design Inc., Carol
659
Chosy Gallery, Grace (NR)
Chowning Gallery, Joseph (NR)
Christian Century, The 133
Christian Home & School 133
Christian Reader 134
^Christian Science Monitor,
The 134
Chronicle Books 299
Chronicle Features 522
Chronicle of the Horse, The 134
tChurch Herald, The 134
Churchman's Human Quest,
The 134
Cicada 134
tCirnirron/Rainbrrd Records,
Inc. 632
Cincinnati Magazine 135
Cine Design Films 587
Cinefantastique 135
Cipra (NR)
tCirca Gallery 441
$circa Gallery 409
Circle Gallery (NR)
Circle K Magazine 135
Circlet Press, Inc. (NR)
Cirrus Editions 243
City Art Works (NR)
City Arts Center (NR)
$City Gallery at Chastain, The
399
City Limits 135
ICity Merchandise Inc. 56
tCity News Service 522
Clarion Books 299
Clark Whitney Gallery (NR)
Clarke American 56
Classic Animation 599
Classic Auto Restorer 136
^Classic Collections Fine Art
243
^Classic Editions Publishing,
Inc. 244
Classic Oils (NR)
Classic Toy Trains 136
Clay & Fiber (NR)
Clay Art 56
tClay Place, The 487
Clayton Galleries, Inc. (NR)
Cleaning Business 136
Clear Cards 56
Clearwater Navigator (NS)
Cleo, Inc. 56
Cleveland Magazine 136
Cleveland State University Art
Gallery (NR)
Cliff and Associates (NR)
Closson Jr. Co., The A.B. 479
tCloud 9 57
^Clubhouse 136
$CMH Records 632
Coakley Heagerty (NR)
Coalition of Women's Art Orga
nizations 678
Coast Galleries (CA) 372
Coast Galleries (HI) 402
^Coastal Center for the Arts,
Inc. 399
^Cobblestone, the History
Magazine for Young People
137
Coconino Center for the Arts
367
tCoffee House Press 300
Cogswell Gallery (NR)
$Cohen Lennie Berkowitz, By
ron 444
$Coleman & Associates, Inc.,
Don 599
Coleman Presents Inc., Woody
659
Collector's Choice 372
696 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Harket '97
^College Broadcaster Magazine
137
JCollier Represents, Jan 659
Collignon, Daniele 659
Collision® Magazine 137
^Colonial Art Co., The 244
Colonial Press (RR)
$Color Circle Art Publishing,
Inc. 244
^Colors By Design 57
Columbia College Art Gallery
409
Columbia College Chicago
Center for Book and Paper
Arts 409
$Colville Publishing 244
Comma Records & Tapes 632
^Commencement Art Gallery
509
Common Ground (NR)
Commonwealth (NR)
Communciations West 587
Communication World (NS)
Communications Electronics,
Inc. 600
Community Gallery of Lancas
ter County (see Lancaster
Museum of Art 488)
Community Press Service 522
Compro Productions (NR)
$Cornpton Art Gallery 475
Computer Currents (NR)
Cornstock Cards, Inc. 57
Comunigrafix Inc. (NR)
Conari Press (UC)
^Concept Art Gallery 487
iConcepts Corp., The 617
Concord Litho Company, Inc.
57
Concrete Products 137
Conde Nast Traveler 138
^Condon Norman Design 55 1
Cone Editions (NR)
Confrontation: A Literary Jour
nal 138
^Conservatory of American
Letters 138
Construction Equipment Opera
tion and Maintenance 138
Consultant Press, Ltd., The
(RR)
^Consumers Digest 138
^Contact Advertising 138
Contemporary Art Workshop
410
Contemporary Books 300
Contemporary Center (NR)
Contemporary Gallery (NR)
Contenova Gifts, Inc. 58
Continental Features/Continen
tal News Service 522
Contract Art, Inc. 386
Cook Communications Minis
tries 139
Cook Publishing Co., David C.
(see Cook Communications
Ministries 139)
Cool Hand Communications,
Inc. 300
Cooper St. Gallery 495
Copeland Rutherford Fine Arts
Ltd. (NR)
^Coping 139
$Copley Mediaworks 587
Core New Art Space 383
ICorel Corporation 523
^Cornell & McCarthy 660
CornerHouse Gallery 419
Corporate Art Associates, Ltd.
(NR)
Corporate Art Planning (NR)
Corporate Art Source 365
Corporate Art Source Inc. (NR)
Corporate Communications,
Inc. 602
^Corporate Report 139
iCortland-Leyten Gallery 410
iCorwin Press, Inc. 300
Cottage Art 58
Cottonbrook Gallery 506
Country America 140
Country Journal (NR)
Countryman Press, The 301
County of Los Angeles Century
Gallery (NR)
Courage Center 58
Cousins Design (NR)
Covenant Companion, The 140
Cowboy Junction Flea Market
& Publishing Co. 633
Cox Fine Art, Jeanine (NR)
Cox Gallery at Woodstock,
James (NR)
tCrafts 'n Things 140
Cramer Production Center, The
(NR)
Crazy Horse Prints 244
CRC Product Services 301
Create-A-Craft 58
Creatif Licensing 59
Creations (NR)
^Creations International Gal
lery 393
Creative Age, The 245
Creative Arts of Ventura (NR)
Creative Associates (NR)
^Creative Company, Inc. 616
^Creative Connections 582
^Creative Eye Marketing Re
sources 589
Creative Freelancers Manage
ment, Inc. 660
Creative Growth Art Center
Gallery 372 -
Creative Network Inc. 633
Creative Syndication SUS 523
Creative Works (UC)
Creators Syndicate, Inc. 523
tCreegan Co., Inc. 59
$Crego Editions 245
Cricket 140
Cricket Contrast Graphic De
sign (NR)
^Critique Records 633
rjrCritt Graham & Associates
548
Crockett Collection, The 60
Cross Cultural Publications,
Inc. 301
Cross Gallery 245, 514
Cross Keys Advertising & Mar
keting, Inc. 617
Crossway Books 301
Crowe Advertising Agency,
Inc., John 591
Crown Publishers, Inc. 302
tCRS Artists 633
Crumb Elbow Publishing 302
Crystal Tissue Company, The
60
Csoka/Benato/Fleurant, Inc.
565
Cucalon Gallery, Eugenia (NR)
Cudahy's Gallery 507
Cuesta College Art Gallery 373
Culbertson Design, Inc., Jo 544
Cultural Exchange, The (NR)
f Cultural Resource Center
Metro-Dade 393
Cumberland Gallery 495
Cummings Gallery, Spangler
479
Cupps of Chicago, Inc. 245
^Currents 140
^Curriculum Vitae 141
Custer County Art Center 447
Custom & Limited Editions
(NR)
Custom Comic Services (see
Discovery Comics 304)
Custom Craft Studio 589
^Custom Studios Inc. 60
Cutro Associates, Inc. (NR)
$CVB Creative Resource 660
D.A. Design, Inc. 547
Dairy Goat Journal (NR)
Dairyman, The (NS)
Dakota Country (NR)
tDakota Fine Art 477
Dakota Outdoors 141
$Dalee Book Co. 60
Dallas Visual Art Center 499
Dancing Jester Press, The 303
D&B Group (NR)
Danziger Gallery, The Arthur
(NR)
Dartmouth Street Gallery (NR)
Daruma Galleries 459
$Data Communications Maga
zine 141
Datamation 141
Dauer Associates 548
General Index 697
Daughters of Sarah 142
Dauphin Island Art Center 246
David Advertising (NR)
David Marshall 246
David Publishers, Jonathan 303
Davidson County Museum of
Art, The (NR)
Davidson Galleries (NR)
$Davis Gallery, Barbara 499
Davis Gallery, Emily (NR)
DAW Books, Inc. 304
Day Dreams (NR)
$Dayspring Cards 63
DC Comics (NR)
De Andino Fine Arts (NR)
de Figlio Design 565
De Graaf Forsythe Galleries,
Inc. (NR)
$de Gruyter, New York, Aldine
304
de Havilland Fine Art 43 1
De Moreta Represents, Linda
660
Dead of Night Magazine 142
$Deady Advertising 620
Dealer Business (NR)
Dean Gallery, Rita 373
Dear Newspapers 523
Debouver Fine Arts 410
DeBusk Gallery 499
DEC Professional (NR)
DeCesare Design Associates
545
Decorative Artist's Workbook
142
Decorative Expressions, Inc.
246
Decorcal Inc. 63
Deforest Communications, Lee
(NR)
DeFrancesco/Goodfriend 593
Defrancis Studio, Inc. (NR)
Del Bello Gallery 246
$del Mano Gallery 373
$Del Valle, Joseph B. 565
Deland Museum of Art Inc.,
The (NR)
Delaware Art Museum Art
Sales & Rental Gallery 388
Delaware Center for the Con
temporary Arts 388
Delaware Today Magazine 142
Delphi Press, Inc. (NR)
Delphine Gallery 374
:j:Denton Design Associates 537
:j:Depot Square Gallery 43 1
Design & Market Research
Laboratory (NR)
Design Associates 551
Design Axiom 537
^Design Collaborative 582
j:Design Concepts 566
Design Design, Inc. 63
Design Elements, Inc. 554
Design Moves, Ltd. 551
^Design O'Saurs 606
^Design Partnership/Portland
571
Design Resource Center (NR)
Designarts, Inc. (NR)
^Designer Greetings, Inc. 63
Detroit Artists Market 437
Detroit Focus Gallery (NR)
Detroit Free Press Magazine
(NR)
Detroit Monthly Magazine 143
Detroit Repertory Theatre
Lobby Gallery (NR)
Dever Designs, Inc. 556
$Devon Editions 247
di Marco, Anthony 555
Dial Books for Young Readers
304
Diegnan & Associates, Norman
603
Digital Facades (UC)
Dilger, Dave (NR)
Dimensions, Inc. 64
Dimon Creative Communica
tion Services 582
^Direct Force Productions 633
Directional Publishing, Inc. 247
Discover (NR)
Discoveries (NR)
Discovery Comics 304
Disc-Tmct Music, Inc. 633
District of Columbia Arts Cen
ter (DCAC) (NR)
Dittmann Design (NR)
:j:DiverseWorks Artspace 499
^Diversion Magazine 143
DMT Records 634
Doc Holiday Productions (NR)
Dodo Graphics, Inc. 248
Dolan/Maxwell (NR)
Dolphin Log (NR)
Donahue, Inc. (NR)
Double J Art & Frame Shop 248
^Dougherty Arts Center Gal
lery 500
$Dove Books 305
Dowling & Pope Advertising
593
Downey Museum of Art 374
Dragon Street Records, Inc.
(NR)
$Drama Book Publishers 305
Dream Maker Software 524
Drone and Mueller and Associ
ates (NR)
Dubnick Gallery, Solomon
(NR)
$Duck Press, The 64
Duff Advertising, Charles (NR)
^Duncan Designs 64
^Duncan Gallery of Art 393
Dunev Gallery, Michael (NR)
Durham Art Guild, Inc. 476
Dutch Art Studios BV. 248
$Dutch East India Trading 634
$Duval Gallery, Susan 383
Dwyer & O'Grady, Inc. 660
Dykeman Associates Inc. 619
Dynamic Graphics Inc. 524
Eagle Gallery (see University
Art Galleries 424)
Earth Care 64
^Earthworks Fine Art Gallery
425
$East End Arts Council 460
^Eastern Shore Art Center 365
East/West Alternative Gallery
(NR)
$Eaton Gallery 495
Ebert Gallery 382
Echo Press (UC)
Economic Monitor Writers
Group, The (NS)
Eddins Madison & Spitz (NR)
Edelman Fine Arts, Ltd. 248
Edelstein Gallery/Edelstein Art
Investments, Paul 496
Edholm Design, Michael 562
Edition d'Art Pont-Aven 249
Editions Limited Galleries, Inc.
249
Editions Limited Gallery of
Fine Art 417
^Editorial Caribe, Inc. 305
Editors Press Service, Inc. 524
Educational Impressions, Inc.
306
Effective Communication Arts,
Inc. 588
Egan Design Associates (NR)
Ehn Graphics, Inc. (NR)
Eison Goot Group (UC)
El Cranmer Design Assoc.
(NR)
El Prado Galleries, Inc. (NR)
El Presidio Gallery 367
El Taller de Taos Gallery (NR)
$E1 Taller Gallery-Austin 500
Electrical Apparatus 143
Electronics Now 143
^Elegant Greetings, Inc. 65
Eleven East Ashland Indepen
dent Art Space 368
^Elliott & Clark Publishing 306
Elliott/Oreman Artists' Repre
sentatives 661
^Elton Ward Design 577
Ely House, John Slade (NR)
Elysium Growth Press 306
emDASH, Inc. (NR)
Emergency Medicine Magazine
144
Emerson Gallery McLean Proj
ect for the Arts (NR)
Emery & Martinez Advertising
(NR)
^Encore Studios, Inc. 65
698 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Enesco Corporation 65
$Engle Gallery, William 417
^English Cards, Ltd. 65
Eno Gallery, Amos 466
^Entrepreneur Magazine 144
Environment 144
Environmental Preservation
Inc. 66
Ep Concepts (NR)
$Epic Products Inc. 66
^Equity Marketing, Inc. 66
Ericksen/Basloe Advertising,
Ltd. (NR)
Ervin Advertising and Design
(UC)
Esquire (NR)
$Esrock Partners 592
$Essanee Unlimited, Inc. 583
^Essence Art 249
Essex Fine Arts Gallery (NR)
Eternal Song Agency, The 634
Etherean Music/Elation Artists
(NR)
Ettinger Incorporated, Eleanor
249
Eureka Art Center Ltd. (NR)
^Europe, Magazine of the Euro
pean Community 144
European Toy Collection/Croc
odile Creek 66
Evangelizing Today's Child
145
Evans & Company, Inc., M. 306
Evans & Partners, Inc. 583
$Evenson Design Group 538
Event 145
Evergreen Framing Co. & Gal
lery 505
Evergreen Press, Inc., The 66
Evemart Museum (NR)
^Everthing Metal Imaginable,
Inc. 67
Executive Female 145
^Executive Greetings/The
Drawing Board 67
Executive Report 145
tExhibit Builders Inc. 547
Expecting Magazine (NR)
^Extension Gallery 450
F.A.C. Marketing 595
tFaber and Faber, Inc. 307
$Fairchild Art/Fairchild Phoe
nix 67
Fairchild Fashion & Merchan
dising Group, Book Divi
sion 307
$Falcon Press Publishing Co.,
Inc. 307
Family Circle 145
Family, The (RR)
Family Times (NR)
F&W Publications Inc. 308
Fantagraphics Books, Inc. 308
JFantazia Marketing Corp. 68
Farin Design Group (UC)
Farmington Valley Arts Cen
ter's Fisher Gallery 387
Farr Music and Records (NR)
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc.
308
Fashion Accessories 146
Fastforward Communications
Inc. (NR)
Fayette Art Museum (NR)
^Feinman Fine Arts Ltd., S.E.
250, 466
Fenix Gallery 455
Fernbrook Lane Stationery 68
Fiat & Associates, Randi (NR)
Fiction International 146
Field & Stream Magazine 146
tField Art Studio 437
JFifty Something Magazine
146
$50,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Watts Records 634
Fillers for Publications 524
Filmamerica, Inc. (UC)
Films for Christ (NR)
Fine Art and Artists, Inc. (NR)
Fine Art Productions, Richie
Suraci Pictures, Multime
dia, InterActive 68, 606
Fine Arts Center for New River
Valley 507
Fine Arts Resources 444
Finer Arts Records/Transworld
Records (NR)
Finescale Modeler 146
Fingerote and Fingerote (NR)
Firehouse Art Center (NR)
t Firehouse Gallery 368
iFirehouse 101 Art & Design
570
Firelands Association for Vi
sual Arts (NR)
First For Women 147
$First Hand Magazine 147
First Peoples Gallery (NR)
First Visit & Beyond (NS)
$Fisher-Price 68
500 X Gallery (NR)
Flagler Advertising/Graphic
Design 557
^Flanders Contemporary Art
441
^Flatbed Press and Gallery 500
Fleisher Gallery, Janet (NR)
Fletcher/Priest Gallery (NR)
Flint Communications 613
Florence Art Gallery (NR)
Florida Art Center & Gallery
394
Florida Keys Magazine 147
^Florida State University Gal
lery & Museum 394
Flower & Garden (NR)
Fly Fisherman Magazine (NR)
Focal Point Gallery 466
Focus Communications, Inc.
(NR)
$Focus on The Family 308
Folio 147
$Folliard Gallery, Tory 512
Food & Service 147
^Foothills Art Center 384
For Seniors Only, For Gradu
ates Only 148
Forbes Magazine 148
Fordesign Group (NR)
Foreign Service Journal 148
^Foremost Communications
597
Forest House Publishing Co.,
Inc. & Hts Books 309
Forman Group, The 563
^Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Sales and Rental Gallery,
The 417
Fortuni 661
Forum for Contemporary Art
445
Forum Gallery, The (NR)
Forward Movement Publica
tions 309
Foster/White Gallery 509
Foto Expression International
524
tFotofolio, Inc. 68
Fotouhi Fine Art, Renee (NR)
Foundation Fine Arts Ltd., The
(NR)
^Foundation News & Commen
tary 148
^Foundry Gallery 389
j:Fox, Megan 455
Foxhall Gallery (NR)
Foxman's Oil Paintings Ltd.
250
Frame Design & Sunbird Gal
lery (NR)
$Frank & Associates Inc., Alan
620
^Franklin Mint, The 69
Fravessi Greetings, Inc. 69
$Free Associates 538
^Freedom Greetings 69
Freelance Advancers, Inc. 661
Freelance Exchange, Inc. 545
Freelance Express, Inc. (NR)
Freelance Hotline, Inc. (NR)
Freeman Design Co., Irving
(NR)
Freeman Sports Apparel Co. 69
Freeport Art Museum and Cul
tural Center 405
French Design Studios, Dave
(NR)
Freshwater Records (NR)
Freyda Gallery, The (NR)
$Friedl Gallery, Oskar 410
General Index 699
Friendship Press Publishing Co.
309
Frizzell Cultural Centre Gallery
(NR)
Front Line Graphics, Inc. 250
Frumkin Gallery, Sherry 380
$FSP Communications 596
Fulcrum Publishing 309
Fuller Lodge Art Center 455
Fullmoon Creations Inc. (NR)
Future Features Syndicate 524
Futuretalk Telecommunications
Company, Inc. 619
Futurific Magazine (NR)
^Futurist Label Group 634
Futurist, The 151
:j:G.A.I. Incorporated 70, 661
Gala Art Gallery (UC)
Galaxy of Graphics, Ltd. 250
Galeria Botello Inc. (NR)
Galeria Mesa 368
$Galeria Sin Fronteras 500
Galerie Bonheur 445
$Galerie Hertz 423
Galerie Lareuse (NR)
Galesburg Civic Art Center
(NR)
Galison Books/Mudpuppy
Press 70
Galitz Fine Art, Robert 251,411
Galitz Fine Art/Accent Art,
Robert 661
^Gallant Greetings Corp. 70
Gallaudet University Press
(RR)
GalleriadelConte512
$Galleria Fine Arts & Graphics
251
Gallery at Central Bank, The
(NR)
Gallery At Hunter Mountain,
The 460
Gallery C (NR)
Gallery Contemporanea 394
^Gallery E.G.G. (Earth God
dess Group) 411
Gallery East (NR)
Gallery Eight 374
^Gallery 825 380
Gallery Enterprises 487
Gallery 57 (UC)
JGallery 500 488
Gallery Goldsmiths, The 501
Gallery Graphics 251
Gallery Henoch 466
Gallery in a Vineyard (NR)
Gallery Joe (NR)
Gallery Juno 467
Gallery K 390
Gallery La Luz, The (UC)
Gallery Magazine 151
Gallery Naga (NR)
Gallery North (NR)
Gallery of the Mesas 425
Gallery One (NR)
Gallery 1114501
Gallery 1633 (NR)
Gallery 72 (NR)
^Gallery Shop: Birmingham
Bloomfield Art Association
438
^Gallery Shop/Ann Arbor Art
Association Art Center, The
438
Gallery 614 (NR)
Gallery Ten 405
Gallery 10 467
$Gallery Three 368
^Gallery 349431
^Gallery 312411
^Gallery XII 420
^Gallery 218 512
Gallery V (UC)
Gallery West, Ltd. 507
$Gallopade Publishing Group/
Carole Marsh Family CD-
ROM 310
Galloping Goose, The (NR)
Game & Fish Publications 151
Gango Editions 251
Gannon & Elsa Forde Galleries
(NR)
Ganulin Public Relations, Judy
(RR)
$Garborg's 70
Garden State Marketing Ser
vices, Inc. (NR)
Garin Agency (NR)
rjiGarrity Communications, Inc.
607
Garver Gallery, The Fanny 513
Gary Ltd. Fine Art, David 450
Gatehouse Gallery 390
Gatlin Represents, Rita 662
Gavin Studios, Kerry (NR)
$Gelfond Associates, Inc., Gor
don 586
Gem Guides Book Co. 310
Geme Art Inc. 251
Genealogical Institute/Family
History World (NR)
f General Publishing Group 310
Genesis Fine Arts 252
$Gent 152
^Gentry Magazine 152
Georgia Straight (RR)
Gerew Graphic Design (NR)
Geri's Art and Sculpture Gal
lery (NR)
Gestation Period 252
Geter Advertising Inc. (NR)
JGgrafi Inc. 252
Gibbs Smith, Publisher 310
Gibson Co., C.R. 71
Gibson Greetings, Inc. 71
Gilbert, Christopher & Associ
ates Marketing Communi
cations (NR)
$Gil's Book Loft and Gallery
460
Girls' Life (NR)
GK Enterprises (NR)
Glamour 152
$Glass Canvas Gallery, Inc. 394
Glass Factory Directory 152
Glass Gallery, The (NR)
Glasspectacle Art Gallery (NR)
Glaubke, Inc., Dan 592
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publish
ing Company (CA)311
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publish
ing Company (IL) 311
$Glitterwrap, Inc. 71
Globe Pequot Press 311
Glyphix Advertising 589
$GM Recordings 635
Godat/Jonczyk Design Consul
tants 535
Godfrey Representing Artists,
Dennis 662
$Goes Lithographing Company
Since 187972,252
Goff, Inc., Bill (NR)
Gold & Associates Inc. 590
Gold and Treasure Hunter Mag
azine (NR)
Goldband Records (NR)
^Golden Enterprise of Denver
252
^Gold/Smith Gallery 426
$Golf Illustrated 152
Golf Journal 153
Gomes Gallery of Southwestern
Art 445
Gomez Gallery 428
Good Old Days (RR)
Goose Lane Editions Ltd. 312
Gordon Associates Ltd., Bar
bara 662
Gordon/Artist Representative,
TJ. 662
$Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publish
ers 312
Gospel Light Publications 312
Gottieib Communications 562
^Governing 153
^Graboski Associates Inc., Tom
547
Graduate Group, The 313
Graham News Service 525
Graham Represents, Corey
(NR)
$Grand Arts 446
Grand Rapids Magazine (NS)
tGrant/Garrett Communica
tions, Inc. 591
Graphic Art Resource Associ
ates (RR)
^Graphic Artists Guild 678
^Graphic Arts Communications
525
700 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Graphic Arts Monthly 153
^Graphic Center Inc., The 566
Graphic Data (NR)
Graphic Design Concepts 538
Graphic Edge, The (NS)
Graphique de France (NR)
Graphique du Jour, Inc. 252
$Grass Roots Productions 635
^Graven Images Gallery 484
Gray Areas 153
$Gray Gallery, Wellington B.,
East Carolina University
476
tGray Matters 501
^Graywolf Press 3 13
Great American Puzzle Factory
Inc. 72
Great Arrow Graphics 72
Great Quotations Publishing
313
Greater Lafayette Museum of
Art 418
Green Linnet Records, Inc.
(NR)
Greenbaum & Greenbaum
(NR)
Greenhut Galleries 427
tGreenleaf Gallery 375
GreenSpeak (NR)
Greenwich Workshop, Inc., The
253
Greetwell 72
Gregory Editions 253
Greinke, Eiers & Associates
(see AGA Communica
tions)
Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Inc.
(NR)
f Greteman Group 554
Grey Advertising Inc. 609
Grien — Representing Artists,
Anita (NR)
Griffin & Boyle (UC)
IGrohe Glass Gallery 432
Groover Design Inc. (NR)
Grosset&Dunlap313
Group Publishing — Book &
Curriculum Division 314
Group Publishing — Magazine
Division 154
Grove St. Gallery (NR)
IGruen Galleries 412
Gryphon Publications 314
GT Group (NR)
Guenzi Agents, Inc., Carol 663
Guernica Editions 315
Guertin Associates (NR)
Guide For Expectant Parents
(NS)
Guided Imagery Productions
664
Guideposts Magazine 154
Guild Hall Museum 460
Guildhall, Inc. 253
Guitar Player 154
$Gulf shore Life Magazine 154
Gustafson Gallery (NR)
Gutman Advertising Agency
(NR)
Gwenda Jay Gallery 412
H
$Haardt Gallery, Anton 425
Habitat Magazine 155
Hackett/Artist Representative,
Pat 664
Hadassah Magazine 155
Haddad's Fine Arts Inc. 254
$Hadley House Publishing 254
$Hagara Collectables, Inc., Jan
72
Hahn & Co., Holly (NR)
Hall-Barnett Gallery (NR)
Hallmark Cards, Inc. 73
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts
Center (NR)
Halseth Gallery — Community
Fine Arts Center 5 14
Hamilton Collection, The 73
Hamilton Hills Art Gallery
(NS)
Hammer Gallery, Carl (NR)
Hammerhead Records 635
Hammond Design Associates,
Inc. 555
^Hampshire Pewter Company
73
Hampton University Museum
507
H&L Enterprises 74
Hang-Up, Inc., The 395
Hankins & Tegenborg, Ltd.
(NR)
$Hannah-Pressley Publishing
74
$Hansley Gallery, Lee 476
$Hanson Artsource Inc. 496
Hanson/Dodge Design (NR)
Happy Tush Card Company
Inc. (NR)
Hard Hat Records and Cassette
Tapes 635
Hardaway Marketing Services
(NR)
Hare Strigenz, Inc. 576
Harmon-Meek Gallery (NR)
Harmony House Publishers —
Louisville 3 15
Harper Designs, Kate, (RR)
HarperCollins Publishing (NR)
^HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
(Canada) 315
Hamette's Gallery of Art 447
Harrington Group, The (NR)
Harris Works of Art, O.K. 467
Harris/Volsic Creative (NR)
Harry Spruyt Design (NR)
Hartt & Company (NR)
Harvest House Publishers 315
$Hauser, Another Girl Rep,
Barb 664
$Haveson Gallery, Rena 488
Hawaii Magazine 155
$Hay House, Inc. 315
Haydon Gallery 448
$Haywood & Sullivan 557
$Health Care PR Graphics 525
^Healthcare Financial Manage
ment 155
^Healthcare Forum Journal 156
Hearn Gallery, Pat (NR)
Heart Dance (NR)
Heart Graphic Design 559
Heartland Boating Magazine
156
Heartland Samplers, Inc. 316
Heartland USA (UC)
Heaven Bone Press (NR)
$Hedge/ Artist Representative,
Joanne 665
Heideman Design 554
Heirn/America At Fisher Island
Gallery 395
Heliotrope Studios Ltd. 597
Heller Gallery 467
Hellman Animates, Ltd. (NR)
Hemkunt Publishers Ltd. 316
Hendler, Jeanette (NR)
Hepworth Advertising Com
pany 619
Hera Educational Foundation,
Hera Gallery 493
Herb Quarterly, The (NR)
HerbalGram 156
Heritage Center, Inc., The 494
^Heritage Collection 74
Herman Associates Inc. (NR)
Herr-Chambliss Fine Arts 371
Hickory Lane Records 636
High Range Graphics 74
Highlights for Children 156
^Highway One Media Enter
tainment 636
Hilderbrand Gallery 426
Hill and Knowlton, Inc. (NR)
Hill and Wang 3 16
$Hillel Jewish Student Center
Gallery 480
tHiUyer House Inc. 443
Hirsch O'Connor Design Inc.
552
Hispanic Link News Service
525
Hitchcock Magazine, Alfred
157
rJrHitchins Company, The 583
Hixon & Fiering, Inc. 75
HK Portfolio 665
Hobson's Choice 157
Hockaday Center for the Arts
447
Hodges Gallery, BiU 468
$Hodges Gallery, Linda 509
Hoffmaster 75
General Index 701
Holch/Advertising, Eric 597
Holiday House 3 17
Holland Advertising 614
Holland & Company, Inc.,
Mary (NR)
Hollow Earth Publishing 317
Hollyrock Records (NR)
Holmberg, Irmel (NR)
Holt Books For Young Readers,
Henry 3 17
Holt, Rinehart & Winston 317
Home & Condo Magazine (NR)
$Home Education Magazine
157
tHome Interiors & Gifts 75
$Home Office Computing
Magazine 158
$Home Times 158
HomePC 158
Homestead Publishing 318
^Honolulu Academy of Arts
402
^Honolulu Magazine 158
Hoof Prints 254
Hopscotch, The Magazine for
Girls 158
Hopson Representing, Melissa
(NR)
$Hornall Anderson Design
Works, Inc. 575
Horse Illustrated 159
Horticulture Magazine (NR)
$Horwich Gallery, Joy 412
$Horwitch Galleries, Elaine
455
Hospital Medicine Magazine
159
Hottrax Records 636
Houghton Mifflin Company
318
House Beautiful 159
How 159
Howard Design Group (NR)
Howard Limited, Barry (NR)
Howell Press, Inc. 318
Howry Design Associates (NR)
HSUS News 160
JHub Gallery, The 369
Hubbard Gallery, L. Ron 375
Hughes & Co. (NR)
Hughes Fine Art Center Art
Gallery 477
$Hula Records 636
Hull Associates, Scott 665
Human Relations Media (NR)
Humanics Limited 318
^Hummingbird Originals, Inc.
501
Humorside of It . . . , The 76
Humpty Dumpty's Magazine
160
Hunter House Publishers 319
Huntington House Publishers
319
Hurlimann Armstrong Studios
76
^Hutchinson Associates, Inc.
552, 594
Hutkin, Elliot (NR)
Hyde Park Art Center (NR)
I
$i.e. magazine 160
$LR.S. Records 636
$IA Users Club d/b/a Graphic
Corp. 526
IAC Contemporary Art/Fisher
Gallery 456
Icart Vendor Graphics 254
Ichiban Records, Inc. 637
Icons 557
IDC (NR)
Ideals Magazine 160
Ideals Publications Inc. 319
Identity Center 552
:j:idesign Greetings, inc. 76
ilEEE Spectrum 160
Ignatius Press 319
$IGPC 76
IKON Records 637
Illinois Art Gallery 412
Illinois Artisans Program 413
Illinois Entertainer 161
Illinois Medicine 161
IMAC 607
Image Associates Inc. 613
rjrlmage Club Graphics 526
Image Conscious 255
$Image Source International
255
Images (NR)
^Images International Art Gal
lery 428
Images International Direct
Sales Corporation 255
tlmages of America Publishing
Company 255
Imagigraphics (NR)
Imaginary Entertainment Corp.
637
$Imaginasium Design Studio
576
Imagination Association, The
77
^Imagine That Creative Ser
vices 574
Imcon 256
$IMI Records 637
Impact 256
Impact Communications, Inc.
603
^Impact Media Group 538
In A Box (NR)
In Touch for Men 161
Incentive Publications Inc. 320
Incolay Studios Incorporated 77
Income Opportunities 161
Income Plus (UC)
Independent Weekly, The (NR)
Indian Image Gallery (NR)
Indian Paintbrush Gallery, Inc.
371
Indianapolis Art Center 418
Info View Corporation, Inc. 588
Ingbar Gallery of Architectural
Art, Michael 468
Ink Inc. (NR)
$Inkadmkado, Inc. 77
tinner Traditions International
320
^Innovative Design & Graphics
552
Inside (NR)
Insight Associates 604
Inspirationart & Scripture 256
^Instant Products Inc. 77
$Instant Replay 614
^Instinct Records 638
Instructional Fair, Inc. (see In
structional Fair*TS Denison
320)
Instructional FairvTS Denison
(MI) 320
Instructional Fair/T.S. Denison
(MN) 320
Intercontinental Greetings Ltd.
77, 256
Intercultural Press, Inc. 321
Intermarketing Group, The 78
^International Art Connection
and Art Connection Plus
665
^International Black Art Dis
tributors 257
^International Business 162
International Gallery 375
International Images, Ltd. (NR)
International Marine/Rugged
Mountain Press 321
^International Product Devel
opment Corporation 78
International Sculpture Center
(ISC) 678
Interpress of London and New
York 526
Jlnterpress Worldwide 665
Interrace 162
Intersection for the Arts (NR)
Iowa Woman 162
Iron Crown Enterprises 322
tlrving Arts Center — Main and
New Talent Galleries 502
Island Art 257
^Island International Artists
257
^Island Records 638
^Islands 162
t ISOA Gallery 387
tlvanffy & Uhler Gallery 502
$Ivory Tower Books 322
702 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
J
J & J Musical Entertainment
(NR)
IB. Fine Arts/Central Galleries
257
Jack and Jill 163
Jacksonville 163
Jacob Gallery, Ann 399
:j:Jadite Galleries 468
Jain Publishing Co. 322
Jalmar Press 322
James Direct, Ronald (NR)
^Jamison Galleries, The 456
Jaimes Art Publishing, Inc. 258
January Productions, Inc. 604
tJapanophile 163
Jay Jay (NR)
Jayne Gallery, The 446
Jazzand 638
Jedell Productions, Inc. (NR)
Jef Films Inc. (NR)
JEMS 163
Jensen Gallery, Dean 513
$Jessup Gallery, Cortland 432
Jewelite Signs, Letters & Dis
plays, Inc. 566
Jewish Museum, The (NR)
£ Jewish News of Western Mas
sachusetts 164
Jill Features, Jodi 526
$Jillson & Roberts, Inc. 78
tJIT Interactive Media TM 61 8
JMH Corporation 554
JMK & Associates, Inc. 600
Johnson Advertising Inc., Elv-
ing (NR)
Johnson Agency, Little Richie
(NR)
Johnson Design Group, Inc. 574
Johnson Represents 668
Jones Design, Brent A. (NR)
Jordan's Magic Mountain Gal
lery, T.A.O.S. (RR)
Journal of Accountancy 164
Journal of Asian Martial Arts
164
Journal of Health Education
164
Journal of Light Construction/
Tools of the Trade, The 165
JSA Publications, Inc. (NS)
Judicature 165
Judy's Fine Art Connection 375
Juggler's World 166
Jungclaus & Kreffel Design
Studio (NR)
K
K.S.M. Records (NR)
Kahler & Company (NR)
Kahn, Inc., A.D. 526
Kaji Aso Studio/Gallery Nature
and Temptation 432
Kaleidoscope: International
Magazine of Literature,
Fine Arts, and Disability
166
^Kalliope 166
Kalmbach Publishing Co. 323
Kamin & Associates, Vincent
668
Kansas City Magazine 167
Kaplan Co. Inc., Arthur A.
(NR)
Kar-Ben Copies, Inc. 323
Karr Productions, Paul S. 581
$Kashrus Magazine 167
tKastaris & Associates 668
Kaufman Ryan Stral Inc. 594
KC Marketing Group, Inc. (NR)
$Kearon-Hempenstall Gallery
450
Kellogg Creative Services (NR)
JKelly & Co., Graphic Design,
Inc. 547
Kem Plastic Playing Cards, Inc.
79
Kendall Campus Art Gallery,
Miami-Dade Community
College 395
^Kentucky Art & Craft Gallery
423
Kept In The Dark Records 638
Kerns Art Center, The Maude
(NR)
f Kerygma Gallery 451
KETC Guide, The 167
Key Pacific Publishers (NR)
Keyboard Magazine 167
Keynoter 168
Kiang Gallery 399
Kid City Magazine 168
$Kidd Gallery, Robert L. 438
Killian Gallery at Sharon Arts
Center (NR)
Kimball Art Center 505
Kimbo Educational 638
King Features Syndicate 527
Kingston Gallery 432
Kingswood Advertising, Inc. /
(NR)
Kinneret Publishing House
(NR)
Kipling Creative Dare Devils
79
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Magazine 168
Kirchoff/Wohlberg, Artists
Representation Division
668
ijrKirkland Art Center 461
Kirkpatrick, Williams, Gurley
Associates (UC)
^Kkschner Haack Fine Art, Inc.
395
Kirsten Gallery, Inc. (NR)
Kitchen Sink Press, Inc. 323
Kiwanis 168
KJD Teleproductions 604
Klatt Gallery, Russell (NR)
Klein Publications Inc., B. (NR)
Klimt Represents 669
Knable & Associates, Inc., El
len 669
$Kneeland Gallery 403
Kogle Cards, Inc. 79
Koucky Gallery (FL) 396
Koucky Gallery (MI) 438
$Kouros 468
Krasl Art Center (NR)
Kreative Design (NR)
Kruza Kaleidoscopix Inc. 324
K-Tel International (USA), Inc.
639
K2B2 Records (NR)
^Kunstwerk Galerie 413
Kurlansky Associates, Sharon
(NR)
Kurts Bingham Gallery, Inc.
(NR)
tKussmaul Gallery 480
KVCR-TV Radio (NR)
L.A. Parent Magazine 168
L.A. Records (NR)
*L.A. Weekly 169
L.B.K. Corp. (see L.B.K. Mar
keting 79)
L.B.K. Marketing 79
LBW Gallery 418
La Luz De Jesus Gallery (NR)
$La Mama La Galleria 469
La Petite Galerie (NR)
LAB, The 382
Lachenmeyer Art Center 482
Lacrosse Magazine 169
Ladybug 169
LaFace Records 639
Laff-A-Day 527
Lambsbread International Re
cord Company/LBI 639
Lamon Records Inc. 639
Lamont, Mary (NR)
Lancaster Museum of Art 488
Landes and Associates, Inc.
(NR)
^Landmark Communications
Group 639
Landsman's Gallery & Picture
Framing 451
Lane Community College Art
Gallery 485
$Lang Companies, The 80
Langley Artists Representative
669
Langley Represents!, Sharon
(see Langley Artist Repre
sentative 669)
^Laredo Publishing Co. 324
$Last Unicorn Games 80
Latino Arts 513
$Laugh Lines Press 324
Lavaty & Associates, Jeff (NR)
Law Practice Management 169
Lawrence Galleries (RR)
Lawrence Gallery 485
Lawrence Gallery, E.S. (NR)
Lawrence Gallery, L. (NR)
Lawrence Limited Editions,
Martin 258
^Lawrence Unlimited 258
Layton Marketing Group (NR)
LBJ Productions 640
LCDM Entertainment 640
$Le Mieux Galleries 426
Le Petit Muse 433
Leatherstocking Gallery 461
Lee & Low Books 324
Lee Inc., Nelda 669
Lee Records, Patty 640
Leedy-Voulkos Gallery (NR)
Lehmen Dabney Inc. 669
Leighton & Company (NR)
Leisure Books/Love Spell 324
Leisure World 171
$Lekasmiller 541
Lematt Music Ltd. (NR)
$Lemon Tree Stationery Corp.,
The 80
Leo Art Studio, Inc. (NR)
Leone Design Group Inc. (NR)
Lerner Gallery (NR)
iLesiak/Crampton Design Inc.
553
Lesley-Hille, Inc. 566
Lesli Art, Inc. 258, 670
Levy Design, Howard 563
Levy Design Inc. 549
Levy Fine Art Publishing Inc.,
Leslie 258
Levy Fine Arts, Stuart (NR)
Lewin Gallery, Bruce R. (NR)
Lewistown Art Center (NR)
Liberty Gallery (see Bank One
Gallery 421)
^Libraries Unlimited/Teacher
Ideas Press 328
Lichtenstein Center for the
Arts/Berkshire Artisans
Gallery 433
Lieber Brewster Corporate De
sign (NR)
Lieberman Laboratories, Inc.,
Ken (NR)
Life Greetings (NR)
Lifetime Books (NR)
Liggett-Stashower (NR)
Lightpost Publishing (NR)
Limner Gallery (see Slowinski
Gallery 471)
^Lincoln Arts 376
Lindgren & Smith 670
Linear Cycle Productions 583
Lipman Publishing (NR)
$Lipworth International Arts,
Inc. 396
Listen Magazine 171
^Listening Library, Inc. 588
Little America Publishing Co.
328
Little Enterprises, Inc., Lew
527
Littman Gallery (NR)
Liturgical Press, The 328
Living Music Records 640
Lizardi/Harp Gallery 380
Llewellyn Publications 328
Lobby For The Arts Gallery
428
^Lodestar Books 329
Log Home Living 171
Logo Studios (NR)
Lohre & Associates 614
Lola Ltd./Lt'ee 259
Lomangino Studio Inc. 546
London Contemporary Art 259
Long Island Update 171
Longevity 171
Longley/Babb & Associates
621
Longview Art Museum (NR)
$Lookinglass, Inc. 80
Lookout, The (NR)
$Loose Design, Inc., Dave 572
Lorenc Design, Inc. 549
Los Angeles Magazine 172
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
528
:j:Lost Steeple Originals 259
Louisville Visual Art Associa
tion 423
Love Greeting Cards, Inc. 81
Lowe Art Gallery at Hudson
Guild, The Joe & Emily
(NR)
Lowe Gallery 400
LSR Records (NR)
Lubell Brodsky Inc. 566
$Luber Gallery, Gilbert 488
$Luby & Company, Inc., Jodi
567
Lucent Books (RR)
Lucey/Art & Design, Jack 541
Lucifer Records, Inc. 640
Luedke & Associates, Inc.,
Walter P. 592
$Lugus Publications 329
Luis Fitch Design, Inc. 560
LuLu Creatives 670
Lutat, Battey & Assoc., Inc.
(NR)
Lutheran, The 172
$Lydon Fine Art 413
Lynese Octobre Inc. 260
$Lyons Matrix Gallery 502
JLyons-Wier & Ginsberg Gal
lery 414
Lysographics Fine Art (NR)
General Index 703
M
M.C. Gallery (NR)
M. Group Graphic Design, The
536
M.O.R. Records & Tapes (NR)
McAndrew Advertising 609
$McCann-Erickson Worldwide
619
$McClanahan Book Co. 329
McClearen Design (NR)
McCormick Gallery, Michael
(NR)
McDonald & Assoc., Inc., Jeri
(NR)
McDonald Fine Art, Jeanne
(NR)
McFarland & Company, Inc.,
Publishers 330
McGaw Graphics, Inc., Bruce
261
McGrathics 558
McGraw Hill, Inc. 330
Mach 1, Inc. 261
$McKenzie and Company 545
McKinzie Publishing Company
(see AAIMS Publishers
285)
Macmillan Computer Publish
ing 330
McNee Productions, Inc. (NR)
$Made to Measure 172
^Mademoiselle 172
tMadison & Summerdale, Inc.
592
Madison Books 330
tMadison Park Greetings 81
Maggie's Music, Inc. 640
tMagic Moments Greeting
Cards 81
Magical Blend (NR)
Magid Management And Pro
ductions, Lee (NR)
Magidson Fine Art (NR)
Mahar Publishers, L&H (NS)
Mahler Gallery (UC)
Mahogany Art Gallery (NR)
Main and Third Floor Galleries
423
tMain Line Art Center 489
Mainstream, Magazine of The
Able-Disabled (NR)
Majestic Group, Inc., The (NR)
Mallet Fine Art Ltd. (NR)
Malooly Represents, Mary
(NR)
tMalton Gallery 480
Management Accounting 172
Management Review 173
Mancini Associates (NR)
Mangan/Holcomb & Partners
(NR)
Mangel Gallery (NR)
$Mann, Inc., Seymour 261
704 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
$Manor Art Enterprises, Ltd.
261
^Marathon Communications
621
Marbella Gallery Inc., The 469
Marble House Gallery (NR)
$Margieart 261
tMargolis Gallery, Nancy 427
Mann-Price Galleries (NR)
$Markeim Art Center 451
Markel/Sears Fine Arts (NR)
Marketing Connection, The
(NR)
$Marks Collection, The 264
Marlboro Gallery 429
Marlena Agency (NR)
Marriage Partnership 173
Mars Gallery (NR)
Marsh Art Gallery 508
Martha Productions, Inc. 670
Martin Thomas, Inc. 618
$Martin/Arnold Color Systems
609
Marunouchi Gallery, Jain 469
Marvart Designs Inc. 8 1
Mason Illustration (NR)
Masters Agency 528
Mathews & Clark Communica
tions (NR)
Mattelson Associates Ltd. 67 1
^Mattress Factory 489
$Matzell Richard & Watts 598
$May Foundation Gallery, Mor
ton J. 446
Mayans Galleries, Ltd. 456
Mayer Studios Inc., Charles
(NR)
tMayfair Games 82
Mayor's Office of Culture and
the Arts (NR)
MCS, Inc. (NR)
Meadowbrook Press 331
Mechanic Records, Inc. 641
Media Associates Adv. (NR)
Media Consultants (NR)
rjrMedia Enterprises 584
$Media Gallery/Enterprises 671
$Media Logic, Inc. 607
$Media Services Corp. 587
imedia 21 596
$MediaGraphics 619
^Medical Economics Company
173
$Mediphors 173
$Melanson Associates, Donya
598
Melberg Gallery Inc., Jerald
476
Menderson & Maier, Inc. 595
Mennonite Publishing House/
Herald Press 331
Mercedes-Benz Star, The (NS)
^Mercury Gallery 433
Meridian Museum of Art (NR)
Merims Communications, Art
615
Meriwether Publishing Ltd. 331
^Mesmerized Holographic
Marketing 607
Metal Blade Records, Inc. (NR)
Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.
528
Metro Newspapers (NR)
^Metropolitan Art Associates
264
$Meyer Inc., Frances 82
Meyer/Fredericks & Associates
594
MG Design Associates Inc.
(NR)
Mia Mind Music 641
Michelson Galleries, R. 434
Michigan Guild Gallery (NR)
^Michigan Living 174
Michigan Natural Resources
174
^Michigan Out of Doors 174
iMid- American Review 174
Middletown Fine Arts Center,
The 480
Midwest Features Inc. 528
Midwest Galleries Inc. (UC)
Midwest Museum of American
Art 418
Mighty Records (NR)
Miles & Associates Advertising
581
Milestone Graphics 529
$Milici Valenti NG PAC 591
Military Life Magazine (RR)
$Milkweed Editions 332
^Millennium Gallery 461
Miller Freeman, Inc. 174
Miller Gallery 481
Miller Gallery, Peter (UC)
Millrock Inc. 83
Mills & Sanderson, Publishers
•(NS)
Mindpower Gallery (NR)
Mindscape Gallery 405
Ming's asian gallery 510
Minkus & Associates (NR)
^Minority Features Syndicate,
Inc. 529
Minot Art Gallery 477
Miramar Productions 641
Miranda Designs Inc. 567
^Mirror Records Inc; House of
Guitars Blvd. 641
Mississippi Crafts Center (NR)
Mississippi Museum of Art
Corporate Art Program
(NR)
Mitchell Advertising (NR)
Mitchell Studios Design Con
sultants 567
tMixedblessing 83
Mixed-Media, Ltd. 264
Mizerek Design Inc. 567
Mobile Museum of Art 365
$Model Railroader 175
JModel Retailer 175
$Modern Drummer 175
Modern Language Association
332
Modern Maturity 175
Modern Plastics 175
Modern Publishing 332
Modern Realism (UC)
Modernart Editions 265
Molly Designs (NR)
Moment (NR)
Monderer Design, Inc., Stewart
(NR)
$Mondo Publishing 332
JMongerson Wunderlich Gal
leries 414
^Monroe Fine Art Publishing
265
Montagano & Associates 671
^Montana Magazine 176
Montrnartre Art Company, Inc.
(NR)
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center
(NR)
:j:More By Far 414
More Gallery, The (NR)
Morehouse Publishing 333
Morgan Associates, Vicki 671
Morgan Horse, The (NR)
Morgan Kaufman Publishers,
Inc. 333
^Morgan/ Artist Representative,
Michele671
Moriah Publishing, Inc. 265
Morrison Associates, Inc., Ruth
598
$Morrow & Co. Inc., William
333
Mother Jones 1 76
^Mothering Magazine 176
Motor Magazine 1 76
tMotown Record Co., L.P. 641
^Mountain Press Publishing
Co. 334
:j:Moyer Bell 334
Ms. Magazine (NS)
MSR Advertising, Inc. 594
Mug Shanty 83
Muir Publications, John 334
^Multiple Impressions, Ltd.
265
Munro Goodman 672
$Munson Gallery, The 457
Murphy Co., J.T. 83
Murphy Gallery, The Catherine
G. (NR)
^Murray Multi Media 563
Murrell Design Group 549
Musclemag International (NR)
Muse Gallery and Studios of
Fine Arts (NR)
^Museum Editions West 265
General Index 705
$Museum Masters International
266
Museum West Fine Arts &
Framing, Inc. 382
Mushing 176
Music for Little People/Earth-
Beat! Record Company 642
tMuskegon Museum of Art 438
^Mutual Funds Magazine 177
My Friend 178
Myers, Myers & Adams Adver
tising, Inc. (NR)
N
NA'AMAT Woman (NR)
tNabisco Gallery 451
Nails (NR)
Naish, Cohen & Assoc. (NC&A
Inc.) (NR)
NALPAC, Ltd. (NR)
Napoleon Art Studio (NR)
Nation, The (NR)
National Art Publishing Corp.
266
^National Association for the
Visual Arts 678
^National Association of Art
ists' Organizations 678
^National Bus Trader 178
National Business Employment
Weekly 178
^National Design Corp. 83
National Dragster 178
National Enquirer 179
National Gardening 179
National Geographic 179
National News Bureau 529
^National Notary, The 179
National Review 180
National Rural Letter Carrier
180
Natural History (NR)
^Nature Conservancy 180
NBM Publishing Co. 334
NCE, New Creative Enterprises
Inc. (NR)
$Neiman Group, The 617
Neis Group, The (NR)
Nelson Associates Inc., Louis
568
Nelson Canada 335
tNelson, Inc. — Markings,
Thomas 84
Nelson Line, The (NR)
^Nelson Publishers, Thomas
335
Nervous Records 642
tNetwork Computing 181
Network World 181
Nevada (NR)
Nevada Museum of Art (NR)
New & Unique Videos 584
New Breed, The 529
New Deco, Inc. (NR)
New Directions Gallery (NR)
New England Card Co. 84
New England Motorsports/In-
ternational Motorsports
Syndicates 529
$New England Press, The 335
New Experience Records/
Grand Slain Records 642
$New Frontier Magazine 181
$New Gallery/Thorn Andriola
503
$New Leaf Gallery, A 376
New Millennium Fine Art (NR)
New Mystery Magazine 181
New Physician, The 181
New Renaissance, The (NR)
New Republic, The 182
New Society Publishers (RR)
New Visions Gallery, Inc. 513
New Writer's Magazine 182
New York Graphic Society 84,
266
New York Magazine 182
New Yorker, The 182
Newborn Group, The 672
Newman Galleries (NR)
$Next Phase 182
Nexus Foundation for Today's
Art(NR)
Nicholson Associates, Inc.,
Tom (NR)
$Nicolaysen Art Museum 514
^Nicosia Creative Expresso
Ltd. 568
^Nielsen Gallery 434
Niu Art Museum 406
N-M Letters, Inc. (NR)
No Man's Land Museum 483
tNoble Press Inc., The 336
£Noble Works 84
Nord Advertising Associates
(NR)
$Norse Products 85
North American Hunter/North
American Fisherman (NR)
North American Review, The
182
North American Whitetail
Magazine 183
North Beach Fine Art, Inc.
(NR)
North Light Communications
597
North Star Music Inc. 642
Northern Logger & Timber
Processor, The (NR)
Northland Poster Collective
(NR)
Northland Publishing 336
Northwest Art Center 478
Northwest Imaging & F.X. 622
Northwest Prime Times Journal
(NR)
JNorthwoods Craftsman 267
tNorthwoods Press 336
INorthWord Press, Inc. 337
Norton & Co., Inc., W.W. 337
Norton Museum of Art (NR)
Notes & Queries 85
Notovitz Design Associates,
Inc. (NR)
Notre Dame Magazine 1 83
^Nottingham Fine Art 267
$NOVA (New Organization for
the Visual Arts) 678
tNova Media Inc. 267
Novel Tee Designs and Greet
ings (NR)
Novus, Inc. 400
Novus Visual Communications,
Inc. 568
Now and Then 183
Nowicki and Associates, Lori
672
Noyes Museum, The 451
$NRN Designs, Inc. 85
^Nuance Galleries 396
Nucleus Records 643
Nugget 183
Nurseweek (NR)
^Nussbaum Gallery, Sheila 452
:j:Nutshell News 184
$0ak Tree Art Agency 267
Oakley Design Studios 572
Oatmeal Studios 85
0' Carroll Advertising, Peter
596
Octameron Press 337
tOff Our Backs 184
tOff the Wall Gallery 376
Official Pro Rodeo Souvenir
Program, The (NR)
tOffray 85
jOh Boy Records 643
Ohio Magazine 184
Oklahoma Today Magazine 184
$01d Bike Journal 185
Old World Prints, Ltd. 267
Olin Fine Arts Gallery 489
Oliver Art Center — California
College of Arts & Crafts
(NR)
Omega Organization Interna
tional (NR)
Omni (NR)
$Omni Cast Corporation 643
Omni Enterprises, Inc. (NR)
Omni Productions (NR)
100 Artists (NR)
148 Gallery (NR)
tOne Mile Up, Inc. 529
One Step To Happiness Music
643
Online Access Magazine 185
^Online Gallery 489
On-Location Video & Audio
(NR)
706 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
$only artists 481
On-Q Productions, Inc. 584
$Open Space 515
Optimist, The (NR)
f Optimus Design Systems 86
Options 185
Opus One 643
Opus One/Scandecor Develop
ment AB 268
Orchard Books 337
^Oregon Historical Society
Press 337
Oregon Quarterly 185
Oregon River Watch 186
Organic Gardening 186
Organization of Independent
Artists 678
$Orinda Records 644
Orlando Gallery 377
Orlando Magazine 186
Ormond Memorial Art Museum
& Gardens 396
tOrtho Books 338
Other Side, The (NR)
Otis College of Art and Design
Gallery 381
Otis Gallery (see Otis College
of Art and Design Gallery
381)
$Ottenheimer Publishers, Inc.
338
Our Sunday Visitor (NR)
Outdoor Canada Magazine 186
Outdoor Life Magazine (NR)
£OutPosts, WingTips, Coast-
ines 187
Outside Magazine (RR)
^Outside The Box Interactive
612
Owen Publications Inc., Rich
ard C 338
Oxford Communications, Inc.
(NR)
Oxford Gallery 461
£P.S. Greetings, Inc. 86
tPace Design Group 542
Pacific Edge Publishing, Inc.
(NR)
Pacific Press Publishing Asso
ciation (NR)
Pacific Yachting Magazine
(NR)
Paint Chip Records (NR)
Paint Horse Journal (NR)
^Painted Bride Art Center 490
jiPainted Hearts & Friends 86
Painters Art Gallery 510
Palko Advertising, Inc. 584
^Palmer's Gallery 800 371
Palo Alto Cultural Center (NR)
Palo Alto Weekly (NR)
Panache Craft Gallery (NR)
Panache Editions Ltd 268
Panda Ink 86
Pandisc Records (NR)
Pangaea Ltd. (NR)
Paos New York (NR)
Papel Freelance, Inc. 87
tPapel Gallery 377
Paper Animation Design 87
:j:Paper Company, The 87
$Paper Magic Group Inc. 88
{Paper Moon Graphics, Inc. 88
Paper Press (see Columbia Col
lege Chicago Center for
Book and Paper Arts 409)
Paperplains 88
Paperpotamus Paper Products
Inc. 88
{Paperproducts Design U.S.
Inc. 89
Papier-Mache Press 339
{Papillon International Giftw-
are Inc. 89
{Parade Gallery 506
Parade Magazine 187
Paradigm Publishing Inc. 340
{Paradise Art Gallery 396
{Paragon Advertising 608
Paragon House (NS)
Parallel Communications &
Parallel Interactive (UC)
Paramount Cards Inc. 89
Paraplegia News (see PN/Para-
plegia News 190)
Parker Advertising Company
(NR)
{Parthenon, The 496
{Passerine Press, Publishers 89
{Pastel Society of America 678
Pattern People, Inc. 562
Pauline Books & Media 340
Paulist Press 340
Pavement Music, Inc. 644
{Payne & Associates, Sam 576
{PC Magazine 187
{Peanut Butter Publishing 341
Peder Bonnier Inc. (NR)
Pediatric Annals 187
Pelican Art Galleries & Framers
(NR)
Pelican Publishing Co. 341
{Pen Notes, Inc. 341
{Penguin Books 341
Pennamenities 672
Pennsylvania Magazine 187
Pennsylvania Sportsman 188
Penny & Stermer Group, The
(NR)
{Penny Lane Pubishing Inc.
268
{Pensacola Museum of Art 397
Peoria Art Guild, The (NR)
Pepper Gallery 434
Peppers Art Gallery 377
{Perception 439
Perceptive Marketers Agency
Ltd. 618
Percival Galleries, Inc. 420
Perfection Framing 449
Perine Gallery, M.B. (NR)
{Persimmon Hill 188
{Personnel Journal 188
Pet Business (NR)
Peter Pauper Press, Inc. 341
{Petro Graphic Design Associ
ates 571
Petzel Gallery, Friedrich 469
{Pewabic Pottery 439
Phantasm 188
Phi Delta Kappan 188
Philadephia T-shirt Museum
(see Marc Polish Associates
90)
Philipson Agency, The 598
{Phillips Gallery 505
Phinney Center Gallery 510
Phoenix Films 602
Phoenix Gallery, The 470
Phoenix Gallery Topeka 420
Photo Communication Ser
vices, Inc. 600
Photo Library Inc., The (NR)
{PhunPhit Designs, Ltd. 90
Physician's Management 190
Piccadilly Books (NR)
{Piccirilli Group 556
{Pickard China 90
Pickens County Museum (NR)
Picture Perfect (NR)
Pieces of the Heart (NR)
Pierce Galleries, Inc. (NR)
Pihera Advertising Associates,
Inc. 615
Pilgrim Press/United Church
Press, The 342
{Pincushion Press 342
Pine Creek Art Gallery 384
Pine Tree Shop and Bay view
Gallery 427
Pinewood Productions/Bayport
Records (NR)
Pinx A Card Company, Inc.
(NS)
{Pippin Press 342
{Planet West Publishers 268
Planning 190
Play Magazine (NR)
Playboy Magazine 190
Players Press 343
{Pleasure Gift & Apparel Co.
90
Plum Graphics Inc. 90
{Plymouth Mills, Inc. 90
PN/Paraplegia News 190
Pocket Guide (NR)
Pockets 191
Pogan Gallery 377
Polish Associates, Marc 90
{ Polo Gallery 452
{Popcorn Factory, The 91
Popular Electronics (NR)
$Port Washington Public Li
brary 462
Porter Design— Editions Porter
269
:j:Porter Sesnon Gallery, The
Mary 378
Porterfield's 91
Portfolio Art Gallery 493
^Portfolio Graphics, Inc. 91,
269
Portia Gallery 414
$Posner Fine Art 269, 378
Postal Productions, Steve 590
^Posters International 270
Potato Eyes 191
Potpourri Designs 92
Potter & Associates (NR)
Potts & Assoc. Inc., Carolyn
672
Power and Associates, Inc., R H
605
Power and Light 191
$PPI Entertainment Group 644
^Prairie Journal Trust 191
Prairie Music Ltd. (NR)
^Prairie Publishing Company,
The 343
Prairie Schooner (NR)
$Prakapas Gallery 462
Prakken Publications, Inc. 343
Prapas/ Artist Representative,
Christine (NR)
Pratt & Austin Company, Inc.
92
Pravda Records (NR)
Praying (NR)
^Precision Arts Advertising
Inc. 598
Premier Gallery (NR)
Premiere Magazine 192
Prentice Hall (NR)
Prentice Hall College Division
343
Presbyterian Record, The 192
Presbyterians Today 192
Prescription Co., The (NR)
$Presence of Mine Greetings 92
Press Chapeau, The 270
Prestige Art Galleries, Inc. 270,
406
^Pretty Paper Company 92
^Prevention 192
Price Stern Sloan 344
Prideaux Sullivan Pattison (see
Sullivan Pattison Clevenger
616)
tPrime Art Products 270
Primrose Press 270
^Princeton Alumni Weekly 193
^Princeton Direct, Inc. 604
Print Club of Albany 462
Printery House of Conception
Abbey, The 93
Priscomm (NR)
$Prism International 193
$Prismatix, Inc. 93
Private Pilot 193
Proceedings 193
Pro/Creatives Company 612
Product Centre-S.W. Inc./The
Texas Postcard Co. 93
Product Concept Consulting,
Inc. 94
Production Ink 547
Professional Tool & Equipment
News (NR)
Progressive, The 193
$Prolingua Associates 344
$Protooner 194
Psychological Assessment Re
sources, Inc. (RR)
Psychology Today 194
Public Citizen 194
^Publishers' Graphics 673
Publishers Weekly 194
Puder Design, Richard 564
^Puffin Books 344
Pulse-Finger Press (NR)
$Punch Enterprises Inc. 94
Punkin' Head Pets 94
Purdom Public Relations 587
Putnam's Sons, G.P. 345
:|:Putumayo World Music 644
Puzzling Postcard Company 94
Pyramid Arts Center (NR)
Pyramid Atlantic (NR)
Pyx Press 345
Quadrant Communications Co.,
Inc. (NR)
Quality Artworks, Inc. 94
^Quality Records 644
Qually & Company Inc. 553
^Quantum Mechanics 271
Quarasan Group, Inc., The
(NR)
Quarry Magazine (NR)
Queen Emma Gallery 402
$Queen of All Hearts 194
Queens College Art Center 470
Queen's Mystery Magazine, El-
lery 194
Quietude Garden Gallery 452
tQuincy University Gray Gal
lery 406
Quon Design Office, Inc., Mike
569
$R & M Daub Studio 546
R.E.F. Recording Co./Frick
Music Publishing Co. (NR)
R.H. Graphics, Inc. (NR)
R.T.AJ. Fry Press/A.LC. (NR)
Racquetball Magazine 196
R-A-D-A-R 196
General Index 707
Radiance 196
Rage-N-Records (see IKON
Records 637)
^Ragnarok Games 95
Ragnarok Press 345
Rainbow Books, Inc. (NR)
Rainwater Communications,
Inc. 536
Raleigh Contemporary Galler
ies (NR)
Rammit Records 645
$Ramsay Galleries 402
Randolph Street Gallery 415
Random House, Inc. 345
Random House Value Publish
ing 345
Rapp, Inc., Gerald & Cullen
673
Rapport 196
Ravensong (NR)
RCA Records/BMG 645
RCCA: The Arts Center 462
:j:Re Search Gallery 415
Read'N Run Books 346
Real People Magazine (NR)
Really Good Copy Co. 588
Realtime Video (NR)
Reco International Corporation
95
Recycled Paper Greetings Inc.
95
$Red Deer College Press 346
Red Farm Studio 96
Red Mountain Gallery 449
$Red Rocket Records, USA
645
Redbook Magazine 198
Redmond Design, Patrick 560
^Redmond Represents 673
Reece Galleries, Inc., The (NR)
Reed Gallery, Anne 403
Reedproductions (NR)
Reflections of Color Gallery
439
Reform Judaism 198
JRehoboth Art League, Inc. 388
$Reif Fine Art, Michael 397
Reilly: Reps, Kerry 673
$Reinberger Galleries, Cleve
land Institute of Art 481
^Relativity Recordings 645
Relix Magazine 198
Renaissance Greeting Cards 96
Renner Studios, Inc. 397
Renner-Bums Advertising, Inc.
(NR)
Renovated Lighthouse (NR)
tRepertoire 673
Reporter, The 198
Reporter, Your Editorial Assis
tant 529
tRepro Report 198
^Reptile Records 645
Resident and Staff Physician
199
708 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Resident, The 199
^Restless Records 645
iReston Art Gallery 508
Resurgam Gallery (NR)
Retired Officer, The (NR)
$Rhapsody Ltd. 97
$Rhino Records 645
Rhode Island Monthly (UC)
Rhythms Productions 586, 646
Richard Russell Gallery (NR)
Richland Design Associates
(NR)
Rickert Art Center and Gallery
485
Ridgeway Artists Representa
tive (NR)
^Rights International Group 97,
271
Rio Grande Press 346
Rip Off Press, Inc. (NS)
$Ripe Gallery 424
Rising Star Records (NR)
Risk Management (NR)
Ritola, Inc., Roy (NR)
Ritta & Associates 564
Ritter & Ritter, Inc. (NR)
IRiver Gallery 496
iRiver Heights Publishing Inc.
271
tRiver Styx 199
RJB Studio, Inc. (NR)
Roanoker Magazine (NR)
Robb Report (NR)
Roberts & Cline 590
tRobischon Gallery 384
Rock Dog Records 646
Rock Products 199
Rockford Review 199
Rockland Center for the Arts
(NR)
Rockridge Cafe (NR)
Rocky Mountain Sports (NR)
Rodney Creative Services, Deb
orah 542
$Rogue Gallery & Art Center
485
Rokfalusi Design (NR)
Roland Gallery, The 404
Roland Group, The 674
Rolling Stone Magazine 199
$Rombro's Art Gallery 429
Romm Art Creations, Ltd. 271
tRoom of One's Own 203
Rosenfeld Gallery 490
Rosenthal Judaica Collection,
The 97
Rosenthal Represents 674
$Rossi Gallery, The 504
Roswell Museum and Art Cen
ter 457
Rotarian, The 203
Rotenberg Gallery, Judi (NR)
Rothholz Associates Inc., Peter
612
Rotten Reords 646
Rough Notes 204
Round Top Center for the Arts
Gallery (NR)
$Routledge 347
Rowena Records & Tapes (NR)
RSVP Marketing, Inc. 599
$RubberStampede 97
Rubin Postaer & Associates
(NR)
Ruby Shoes Studio, Inc. (NR)
Runner's World 204
Running Times 204
tRuschman Gallery 419
Rushmore House Publishing
272
Russ Berrie and Company 98
Rutgers Magazine 204
Rutledge Gallery 481
S.C. Marketing, Inc. (NR)
S.I. International (NR)
Sackett Executive Consultants
(NR)
Sacramento Magazine 204
Sacramento News & Review
205
:j:Sadek Import Company, Inc.,
Charles 98
Sagebrush Gallery of Western
Art, The 421
£St. Argos Co., Inc. 98, 272
Saint Joseph's University Gal
lery (NR)
St. Lifer Art Exchange, Inc. 470
Salmon Syndication 530
Salmones Sculpture Garden,
Victor 381
Salt Water Sportsman 205
Sam Mantics Enterprises 530
Samimi Art Gallery (NR)
Samuel Advertising, Jasper
(NR)
San Francisco Art Commission
Gallery & Slide Registry
383
San Francisco Bay Guardian
(NR)
San Francisco Craft & Folk Art
Museum (NR)
San Francisco Sound (NR)
San Jose Studies, A Journal of
Bay Area and California
Cultures (NR)
$Sanchez & Levitan, Inc. 590
Sands & Associates, Trudy
(NR)
Sangray Corporation 98
Sangre de Cristo Arts and Con
ference Center 384
Santa Barbara Magazine (UC)
Santa Fe Gallery (NR)
Sante Fe Trails Gallery 398
Saper Galleries 440
Sapiro Art Consultants, Joan
(NR)
Sarut Inc. 98
Satellite Orbit (NR)
^Saturday Evening Post, The
205
Saunders College Publishing
347
Savings & Community Banker
(see America's Community
Banker 116)
Sawyier Art Collection, Inc.,
The 272
Scafa-Tomabene Art Publish
ing Co. Inc. 272
tScandecor Inc. 99, 272
£Scarabb Gallery 482
Schecterson Associates, Jack
608
Scherer Gallery 452
Schiffer Design, Inc., David
569
$Schiftan Inc. 273
Schlumberger Gallery (NR)
Schmid (NR)
Schmidt Design, Henry 550
Scholastic Inc. 347
^School Administrator, The
206
School Business Affairs 206
Schoolhouse Galleries, The
(NR)
Schowalter Design, Toni (NR)
Schroeder Burchett Design
Concepts (NR)
Schweinfurth Memorial Art
Center 463
Science Fiction Chronicle (RR)
Science News 206
Science Teacher, The (NR)
$SCOTDISC B.G.S. Produc
tions Ltd. 646
Scott Cards Inc. 99
tScott Gallery, Steven 429
Scott, Inc., Freda (NR)
Screen Actor 206
Scrutchings Music (NR)
Scuba Times Magazine 206
^Sculptors Guild, Inc. 470
Sculpture Center Gallery (NR)
^Sculpture Point 415
Sea Magazine (NR)
Seabright Press 99
Seafood Leader (NR)
Seattle Weekly (NR)
Second Nature, Ltd. 99
Second Street Gallery (NR)
Secretary®, The 206
$Securitag Corp. 99
Seek 207
Segal Fine Art 273
Seiffer & Associates (NR)
Seigel, Artist Representative,
Fran 674
General Index 709
Selbert Design Collaborative,
Clifford (CA) 542
Selbert Design Collaborative,
Clifford (MA) 558
Select Art 504
Select Records 647
^Selling 207
ijrSemowich Fine Arts, Charles
463
^Semple Comic Features 530
Senior Magazine (NR)
Sensible Sound, The 207
Sessions Inc., Steven 574
$1708 Gallery 508
SGL (NR)
Shahn Galleries, Ben 453
Shearburn Fine Art, William
446
Sheep! Magazine 207
Shepherd Express (NR)
Sherry Mfg. Co., Inc. 100
^Sherwood Fine Art, Perry 440
Shidoni Galleries (NR)
Shippee Fine Art, Patricia (NR)
$ Shoestring Gallery 463
tShoe-String Gallery 453
Shofar 207
Shomey Gallery of Fine Art
483
£Show Biz News and Model
News 207
Siegel Gallery, Evelyn (NR)
^Sierra Magazine 208
iSierra Sun Editions, Inc. 273
^Signature and the Grohe Gal
lery 434
Signature Design 560
^Signature Publishing 273
Signs of the Times 208
Silberberg Fine Arts, Nathan
(NR)
t Silver Burdett & Ginn and
Modern Curriculum 347
Silver Fox Advertising 573
Silver River Graphics (NR)
^Silver Web, The 208
ijrSilverfish Review 208
iSilvermine Gallery 387
Simmons Advertising (NR)
Simon & Schuster 348
Simon & Schuster Books for
Young Readers 349
$Simon Art Ltd. 276
Simpatico Art & Stone 674
Sims Records, Jerry 647
Singer Advertising & Market
ing Inc. (UC)
Singer Media Corp. 530
Single Parent, The (NR)
^Sinister Wisdom 208
$Sipan LLC 276
Sirr Rodd Record & Publishing
Company 647
$Sjatin BV 276
$Skene Design, Paula 100
Ski Magazine 209
Sklaroff Design Associates,
William 573
Skydiving Magazine 209
tSlowinski Gallery 471
Small Press (NR)
Small Space Gallery 387
$Smallkaps Associates, Inc.
569
Smart Art 100
Smart Money 209
Smith and Kraus, Inc. 349
Smith Co., Inc., Marc (NR)
Smith Design Associates 564
Smith, Donald S. (NR)
Smith Douglass Library, Mabel
(NR)
Smith, J. Greg (NR)
Smithsonian Institution Press
(NR)
Soap Opera Digest 209
Soap Opera Update Magazine
209
Soap Opera Weekly 209
Social Policy 210
Society for Calligraphy &
Handwriting, The 680
Society of Arts and Crafts, The
(NR)
^Society of Publication Design
ers 680
Soho Graphic Arts Workshop
277
Soho 20 Gallery (NR)
ijiSolar Records/J. Hines Co.
647
Soldiers Magazine (NR)
$Solid Entertainment Inc. 647
Solidarity Magazine 210
^Solomon Gallery, Holly 471
tSolomon Gallery, Nancy 401
Somerhill Gallery 477
Somerset House Publishing 277
Songwriter's Monthly 210
Sonic Group, Ltd., The (NR)
Sonic Images Records 648
Sonneville Assoc. Inc., Dane
674
Sonoma Business Magazine
(NR)
$Sorin Productions Inc. 605
$Sound Achievement Group,
Inc. 648
Sound Sound Savage Fruitarian
Productions 648
Soundprints 349
Source Fine Arts, The (NR)
Sourcebooks, Inc. 349
:j:Soussan Graphics, Jacques
277
South Carolina Wildlife 210
^South End Press 350
Souther Agency, The (NR)
Southern Exposure 210
Southern Living 211
JSouthport Gallery 415
Spaces 482
$Spectrum Boston Consulting,
Inc. 558
Spectrum Gallery 390
Speech Bin, Inc., The 350
^Spencer Gifts, Inc. 100
Spencer Zahn & Associates
(NR)
Spencer-Artist Representative,
Torrey 675
Sphemusations (NR)
Spicewood Gallery & Design
Studio (NR)
Spinsters Ink 350
Spirit Creative Services Inc.
556
Spirit Square Center For Arts
(NR)
Spirit That Moves Us, The (NS)
Spitball211
$Spizel Advertising Inc., Edgar
S. 585
Splane Design Associates 542
Spoke Gallery, BJ 463
:j:Sportman Specialties 277
^Sports Afield 211
^Sports Art Inc 277
^Sports Illustrated Presents 211
Sports 'n Spokes 212
Sprague Art Gallery, Laura A.
(NR)
Springdale Graphics (NR)
Spy Magazine 212
^Squeegee Printers 101
Staada & Koorey (NR)
^Standard Cellulose & Nov
Co., Inc. 101
Stanford Magazine 212
Stanford University Museum of
Art(NR)
Stanton Arts, Inc. (NR)
Star Fine Art Publishers (NR)
Star Publishing 351
Starburst Publishers (NS)
Stardust Records/Wizard Re
cords 648
State Museum of Pennsylvania,
The 490
State of Illinois Art Gallery (see
Illinois Art Gallery 412)
State Street Gallery (NR)
Staton Graphics 530
Steele Gallery at Rocky Moun
tain College of Art & De
sign, Philip J. 385
Steingart Gallery, June (NR)
Stemmer House Publishers, Inc.
351
Stephen Galleries, Jean 441
Stereophile (NR)
Still-Zinsel (NR)
STL Magazine (see The KETC
Guide 167)
Stobie Brace 602
7 1 0 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Stone And Press Galleries (NR)
Stone Soup 212
Stonington Gallery 366
Straight 212
Strategic Communications
(NR)
Strecker Gallery (NR)
Street Fine Art Gallery, Susan
378
Stribiak & Associates, Inc.,
John (NR)
Strornberg Communication &
Consulting (NR)
Stuart Hall Co., Inc. 101
Student Lawyer 213
Student Leadership Journal
(NR)
^Studio Advertising Art 531
Studio 508 (NR)
Studio Gallery (NR)
Studio Graphics 562
Studio Wilks 542
Stygian Vortex Publications
(NR)
Suede Communication Center
(UC)
Sulier Art Publishing (NR)
Sullivan & Associates 675
Sullivan Pattison Clevenger
616
$Summerfield Editions 278
Summit Publishing (NR)
Summit: The Mountain Journal
(UC)
Sun Hill Industries, Inc. 101
Sun, The (MA) (NR)
Sun, The (NC) (NR)
Sunday Comics Store (UC)
Sunrise Museum (NR)
Sunrise Publications Inc. 101
^Sunshine Art Studios, Inc. 102
Sunshine Magazine 213
Susan and Co. 675
Suwannee Triangle G, The
(NR)
Swann, Curtis 102
Sweet Art (UC)
Switch In Art, Gerald R Prend-
erville, Inc., A 103
^Swords Into Plowshares 440
Syracuse Cultural Workers 103
Szoke Graphics Inc., John 279
T.S. Denison (see Instructional
Fair/T.S. Denison 321)
$TAA Inc. 605
$Taggart Galleries, Inc., Hollis
390
Take 1 Productions 601
Talco Productions 612
Talicor, Inc. 103
Tarn Design, Julia 543
Tampa Bay Magazine (NR)
Tangerine Fine Arts (NR)
$TAPPI Journal 213
Tarbox Gallery (NR)
Tarcher, Inc., Jeremy P. 351
Tatyana Gallery (NR)
Taylor Music, Mick (NR)
Taylor's Contemporanea Fine
Arts (NR)
TC Art (NR)
T-D Design Inc. 549
^Technical Analysis, Inc. 351
Technical Analysis of Stocks &
Commodities 213
Tee-Mark Ltd. (NR)
Tehabi Books, Inc. 352
$Telarc International 648
Tele Graphics (NR)
Temkin & Temkin, Inc. (NR)
$Tempe Arts Center 369
$Tenagra Corporation, The 620
Tennis 214
$Tenri Gallery 471
Tessing Design, Inc. 553
Texas Connection Magazine
214
Texas Monthly 214
Texas Observer, The (NR)
Tharp Did It 543
Theartfoundation (NR)
$Thedamu Arts Magazine 214
Thema 214
^Things Graphics & Fine Art
279
Third Floor Gallery 379
Thistledown Press Ltd. 352
:j:Thomas Creative, Inc., Chuck
593
Thomas Design, Inc. (UC)
Thomasson-Grant, Inc. (UC)
Thompson & Company (NR)
Thompson Company, J. Walter
(NR)
Thompson USA, J. Walter 600
Thompson Works Inc. 352
Those 3 Reps (NR)
Thrasher (NR)
Thronja Original Art 435
Tibor de Nagy Gallery 471
Tikkun Magazine (NR)
Times Mirror Higher Education
Group 353
Tivoli Gallery 505
TMA576
$T/Maker Company 531
Toastmaster, The 215
$Tobol Group, Inc. 608
^Today's Fireman 215
JTodd Galleries, J. 435
Tole World 215
Tom Thumb Music 648
Tombas Group, The (NR)
Top Records 649
Topeka & Shawnee County
Public Library Gallery 421
$Tor Books 353
^Touchstone Gallery 391
Tourist Attractions and Parks
(NR)
^Tourmaline 649
Town Center Gallery, Inc. (NR)
TQ (NR)
TR Productions (NR)
Tradition (NR)
Trailside Americana Fine Art
Galleries (NR)
Training & Development Mag
azine 215
Training Magazine 215
^Trains 216
Transitions Abroad: The Maga
zine of Overseas Opportuni
ties (NR)
Transportation Trails 353
Travel & Leisure 216
Travel Mexico Magazine Group
(NR)
^Treasure Alley 385
Treehaus Communications, Inc.
354
$Triad 615
Triad Designs, Inc. 558
Tribelli Designs, Ltd., Joseph
675
Tribotti Designs 543
Tribune Media Services, Inc.
531
Trinity Arts Groups (NR)
TriQuarterly 216
Triton Advertising Inc. (see Tri
ton and Company 613)
Triton and Company 613
Troll Associates 354
Trosky Gallery, Helene (NR)
$Troyer Fitzpatrick Lassman
Gallery 391
$True Fresco Studio, The 464
tTrue North Records/Fin-
kelstein Management Co.
Ltd. 649
True West/Old West 216
Trumpet Club, Scholastic Inc.,
The 354
T-Square, etc. 676
TSR, Inc. (NS)
JTugeau: Artist Agent, Chris
tina A, 676
Tullis II— Art 9, Richard Bar
clay 379
Turtle Magazine 217
tTV Guide 217
TVN-The Video Network (NR)
$TVT Records 649
$2 1st Century Video Produc
tions 585
Twin Peaks Press (NR)
Twins Magazine 217
2 AM Magazine (NR)
2 Dimensions Inc. 576
u
$U. The National College Mag
azine 217
UAHC Press 354
$Ulrich Museum of Art, Edwin
A. 421
$UltiTech, Inc. 589
Umbrella Press (OB)
tUmerov Gallery 442
Unicom (NR)
$Unicorn Publishing House,
Inc., The 354
Union Electric News (NR)
Unique Opportunities 217
Unit One, Inc. 544
^United Feature Syndicate/
Newspaper Enterprise As
sociation 532
^United Media 532
United News Service 532
Univelt Inc. 355
^Universal Press Syndicate 532
University Art Galleries 424
^University Art Gallery, New
Mexico State University
457
^University Gallery 497
University Gallery, University
of Florida (NR)
University of Alabama Press,
The 355
University of Nebraska Press,
The 355
University of Oklahoma Press
355
Upstairs Gallery, The (NR)
Urban Park—Detroit Art Cen
ter 440
Urban Taylor & Associates 548
$Urstadt Inc. Writers and Art
ists Agency, Susan P. 676
Ursula International Creatives
(NR)
:j:USA Softball Magazine 218
$V.F. Fine Arts, Inc. 279
Vagabond Creations Inc. 103
Vale Craft Gallery 416
Valencia Community College
East Campus Galleries (NR)
Van Vechten & Associates Pub
lic Relations 613
$Vanier & Roberts, Ltd. Fine
Art 369
Vanity Fair 21 8
tVarbusiness 218
Vargas & Associates Art Pub
lishing, Inc. (see Vargas
Fine Art Publishing, Inc.
279)
Vargas Fine Art Publishing, Inc.
279
Vargo Bockos 676
Varon & Associates, Inc. (NR)
Vegetarian Journal 218
VeloNews (NR)
Veloric, Artist Representative,
Philip M. 676
Venture 21 8
$Vered Gallery 464
Vermont Magazine 219
$ Vermont T's 103
Vernon Fine Art and Editions
(NR)
tVespermann Glass Gallery
401
Vette Magazine (RR)
Viafora, Althea (NR)
Vibe 219
Vibrant Fine Art 279
VICA Journal 219
$Vida Publishers 356
Video Games & Computer En
tertainment (UC)
tVideo Pipeline Inc. 605
Video Resources (NR)
Videomaker Magazine 219
Villa Gallery, Mario (NR)
Vim & Vigor 220
t Vincent & Company 104
Vintage Images 104
VIP Video (NR)
$ Virgin Records 649
Virginia Town & City (NR)
Viridian Artists Inc. 471
Viridian Gallery (see Viridian
Artists Inc. 471)
$ Virtual Vineyards 585
Viscon, Inc. (NR)
Vision Studios (NR)
$ Visions — International, The
World of Illustrated Poetry
220
Visual Aid/visaid Marketing
585
Visual Concepts (NR)
^Visual Education Corporation
356
Visual Horizons 608
Visual Identity (NR)
Visual Studies Workshop Gal
lery (NR)
Vital Music (NR)
$ Vivid Images Press, Inc. 621
Vocational Education Journal
(NR)
Vogue Patterns (NR)
$ Volcano Art Center Gallery
402
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
680
Von Suthoff & Co. Advertising
Inc. 601
$Voyageur Press 356
General Index 711
w
$ Wagon Wheel Records 649
Wailoa Center 403
Walcek Associates & Trade PR
Service, Emil J. (NR)
Walch Publishing, J. Weston
357
tWalker-Kornbluth Art Gallery
453
$ Wallace Associates, Wanda
104
Walters, Gwen 677
Warkulwiz Design Associates
Inc. (NR)
$ Warlock Records, Inc. 650
Warne Marketing & Communi
cations 622
Warner & Associates (NR)
Warner Books Inc. 357
Warner Bros. Records 650
Warner Press, Inc. 104
Washington Flyer Magazine
(NR)
Washington Pharmacist 220
$ Washington Post Magazine,
The 220
Washington Printmakers Gal
lery (NR)
Wasserman, Al (NR)
Watchesgro Music, BMI — In
terstate 40 Records 650
tWater Skier, The 221
Waterline Publications, Inc.
(NR)
Watermark Fine Arts 280
Watermark Galleries (NR)
Waters & Wolfe (NR)
:j:Watt, Roop & Co. 571, 615
Watzman Information Design
(UC)
tWave Design Works 559
W/C Studio Inc. 677
$ Weaver Graphic Design,
James 570
$Webb Galleries 504
Webb Research Group 357
JWeber/Art Objects, Inc., Mar-
cia 366
$ Webster Fine Art Ltd. 280
Webster Gallery, Sande (NR)
Weekly Reader/Secondary 221
Weigl Educational Publishers
Ltd. (NR)
Weir Gallery (UC)
fWeiser Inc., Samuel 358
Weisman Art Museum, The
Frederick 443
$Weiss Associates Inc., Daniel
358
$Welk Music Group 650
$Wender Fine Chinese Paint
ings, L.J. 474
Wenmger Gallery 435
Werline Studio, James D. (NR)
7 1 2 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market '97
Wesco Graphics, Inc. (NR)
West Associates Advertising
and Design, Inc. (NR)
West End Gallery (NR)
West Graphics 105
Western Publishing Co., Inc.
358
Western Tales Magazine 221
Westways 221
tWetsman Collection, The 441
Weymouth Design, Inc. 559
$Whalesback Books 359
Wheeler Gallery (NR)
White Contemporary Artists'
Services, Sylvia 381
£White Door Publishing Com
pany, The 280
$White Horse Gallery 385
White Productions, Inc., Dana
585
$ White Wolf Publishing 359
Whitegate Features Syndicate
105, 281, 532
Whitman & Company, Albert
359
$ Whitney Gallery, Adam 448
Wichita Art Museum Store
Sales Gallery & Registry
(NR)
$Wilcox and Associates 613
Wild Apple Graphics, Ltd. 281
Wild Honey 359
Wild Wings Inc. 282
Wilde-Meyer Gallery (NR)
Wilder-Feam & Assoc., Inc.
571
$ Wildlife Art 222
Wildlife Conservation/Bronx
Zoo 222
^Wildlife Gallery 388
Wiley Represents, David 677
Williamhouse-Regency, Inc.
105
Williams Posters, Philip (NR)
$ Williamson Publishing 360
iwillowisp Press 360
Wilshire Book Co. 360
$ Wilson Fine Arts, Inc., Carol
105
Wilson Library Bulletin (OB)
Win 222
Windmill Gallery, The (NR)
$ Windows NT Magazine 222
t Windsor Art Products, Inc.
106
Windsors Gallery (NR)
Windsurfing Magazine (NR)
Wing Gallery, The 379
Winn Art Group 282
tWire Journal International 223
Wisconsin Restaurateur (NR)
Wisconsin Trails 223
Wisner Associates 572
^Wizards of the Coast 106
Wolfe Group, Inc., The (NR)
Wolfe Ltd., Deborah 677
Wolk Design Associates, Mi
chael (NR)
Women's Glib (OB)
$WomenWise 223
Wonder Time 223
$Woo Design, Inc., Eric 550
Woodenboat Publications 223
Woodsong Graphics, Inc. 360
Worcester Center for Crafts
Galleries (NR)
Word Publishing 361
WordPerfect Magazine and
WordPerfect for Windows
Magazine 223
Workbench 224
Working Mother Magazine 224
World Trade (NR)
Writer's Digest 224
Writer's Yearbook 224
Wustum Museum of Fine Arts,
Charles A. (NR)
tWyatt Advertising, Evans 620
WyckofT Gallery 454
^Wy'East Historical Journal
225
^Wyoming Arts Council Gal
lery 514
Yamaguma & Associates 544
$Yares Gallery, Riva 370
Yasvin Designers (NR)
$Ye Galleon Press 361
Yeiser Art Center Inc. 424
$ Yellow Silk 225
Yeshiva University Museum
474
$YM225
Yoga Journal 225
You! Magazine (NS)
Youens Gallery, Judy (NR)
Young Country Records/Plain
Country Records/Napoleon
Country Records 653
$Youngman Galleries, Lee 379
Your Health 226
Your Health & Fitness 226
Your Money Magazine 226
Zaks Gallery, Sonia 416
Zanesville Art Center, The 482
Zantman Art Galleries Ltd.
(NR)
Zapp Studio Inc. 361
^Zeitgeist Gallery, Inc. 416
Zephyr Gallery 424
Zoland Books, Inc. 362
Zoller Gallery 490
Zundesign Incorporated (NR)
IZymurgy 226
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