15 February 2012
Jotta, an online publication “exploring collaboration in contemporary art and design”, interviewed Be Smart About Art Academy Founder Susan Mumford on the subject of “How To: Get Artist Representation” on 15th February 2012. Read the full article by Millie Ross.
Excerpt from the article:
We talk to Susan Mumford, founder of the Association of Women Art Dealers and director of the forthcoming Be Smart About Art Academy, and find out the top tips for artists seeking representation.
I attained a B.A. in Fine Art at Hendrix College of Liberal Arts in Conway, Arkansas, in 2000. Then in 2004 (having relocated to London in Summer 2000), I completed an M.A. in Arts Policy & Management at Birkbeck College, University of London.
What was your first job?
It depends on the definition of first job! The very first job that comes to mind is raking leaves for residents in my local neighbourhood – this must have been around 1988/9 when I was 10/11 years old as I recall listening to the soundtrack for the film Cocktail whilst working. This is in addition to operating a Kool-Aid drink stand on an annual basis each Summer, starting around the same age.
In terms of proper jobs… Click here to continue reading.
Picture on above right: Artist Marcus McAllister‘s Paris atelier, 2012.
