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Category: Blog

December 5, 2023
Artist Tip: Body of Work. What is it and Why is it Important?
By Amdur Productions / Blog, Tips
BODY OF WORK = MORE JURY POINTS & MORE SALES Artists can earn easy jury points on their art show applications by having a strong body of work! But What is a Body of Work? Body of Work is how well your images fit together and represent a…
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November 30, 2023November 30, 2023
TOP 10 IMAGE TIPS FOR HIGHER JURY SCORES
By Amdur Productions / Blog, Tips
TOP 10 IMAGE TIPS FOR HIGHER JURY SCORES Every year, many artists miss jury points in their application because of the images of their artwork. Artists can earn easy points by following these Top 10 Image Tips for their jury images. 1. Clear, sharply focused images are best. If the…
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August 24, 2023August 24, 2023
Chicago’s Art Scene
By Amdur Productions / Blog
https://www.redfin.com/blog/chicago-art-scene/ Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: If you live in Chicago, IL, you’re familiar with the dynamic and multifaceted art scene. The city offers an unparalleled journey through human creativity, like world-renowned museums that house timeless masterpieces to cutting-edge galleries. But Chicago’s…
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April 6, 2023
Buying Jewelry at an Art Festival
By Amdur Productions / Blog
Looking to gift yourself or a special person? Handmade jewelry is a great choice. At a festival, peruse the jewelry. You will see a variety of work from casual to elegant, with corresponding prices. If you are looking at high end work, ask as…
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April 6, 2023April 6, 2023
How To Hang Wall Art
By Amdur Productions / Blog
The size and weight of your art determines how you hang it: Large, heavy work will need to have two heavy duty picture hooks screwed or nailed into wall studs. Paintings need to be “wired” on the back side which is typically already done…
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April 6, 2023April 1, 2024
How To Make the Most of Your Art Fest Day!
By Amdur Productions / Blog
Preview the festival online before you go: Get a sense of the layout and special stages and experiences! Are you looking for a particular artist? Check the list of exhibitors to see if they will be at the show.  Wear comfy shoes, a hat,…
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March 24, 2023April 3, 2023
Festival Tip #1: Getting Ready To Buy Art at the Festivals
By Amdur Productions / Blog
10 Tips to Get Ready for the Art Festivals by Amy Amdur, CEO & Founder of Amdur Productions 1. Decide where you'd like a piece of wall art! Some typical places include: *The wall over the head of the bed *The wall over the sofa *The front hall 2. Photograph the space…
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March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Happy International Women’s Day!
By Amdur Productions / Blog
A message from Amy Amdur on International Women’s Day On this day of Women, I give recognition and respect to the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, partners, teachers, artists, doctors, women in political office - to ALL women who strive to make this world a better place everyday.…
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March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
A Serendipitous Story
By Amdur Productions / Blog
Dear Friends, A few weeks ago, we were flying back from attending two art festivals in Florida, where we met new artists, connected with artists we know, and escaped the cold Chicago weather for a few days. On the plane, we worked on processing jurors' scores…
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February 10, 2023March 1, 2023
Palette Newsletter February 2023 Edition
By Amdur Productions / Blog
February 2023 Edition Welcome to Palette! This is the Amdur Productions Monthly Newsletter for Artists, Makers, and Creators! We're here to keep you up to date on festival news, festival & artist tips, art events in the Chicagoland area, and so MUCH more! Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Follow…
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