Artists' Resource COLLECTION

The Artists' Resource Collection is located in the Library at The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University at 700 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square, Boston, Massachusetts. It contains a collection of books, periodicals, binders, and handouts focused on the careers of visual artists. The materials are available for research purposes and do not circulate. All students and alumni of The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and Lesley University may use the Artists' Resource Collection.

The collection contains information on topics important to the career development and success of visual artists. The handouts focus on job search strategies such as resume writing and interviewing. The periodicals list jobs available locally and nationally. The books span many topics of interest.

In addition to using the Artists' Resource Collection, students and alumni may schedule an appointment with a career counselor at the Career Resource Center on the Cambridge campus by calling (617) 349-8550.

Information on The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University can be found on their web site.

To view resources on a particular topic, click on the topic below.

Business of Art Resources
(Starting a freelance business and showing/selling your artwork)
Careers Options
(Career information on fine arts, graphic design, illustration/animation, photography)
Education and Study Abroad
(Directories on graduate schools and study abroad programs)
Employment Sources
(Listings of art-related companies and museums)
Grants and Residencies
(Sources of art-related funding and training)
Job Search
(Strategies on creating a resume and cover letter and acing an interview)

BUSINESS OF ART
AIGA Aquent Survey of Design Salaries
An Artist's Guide to Making It in New York City by Daniel Grant
Animation 101 by Ernest Pintoff
Art Marketing 101 by Constance Smith
Art Office: Business Forms, Charts, Sample Letters, Legal Documents, and Business Plans for Fine Artists by Constance Smith and Sue Viders
Art and Reality by Robert J. Abbott
Artist's Guide to New Markets: Opportunities to Show and Sell Art Beyond Galleries by Peggy Hadden
Artist's Self-Help Guide to Contracts
Artist's Self-Help Guide to Publicity
Artist-Gallery Partnership: A Practical Guide to Consigning Art by Tad Crawford and Susan Mellon
Breaking into Graphic Design by Michael Jefferson
Breaking Through the Clutter by Judith Luther Wilder
Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists by Tad Crawford
Business and Legal Forms for Graphic Designers by Tad Crawford and Eva Doman Bruck
Business and Legal Forms for Illustrators by Tad Crawford
Business and Legal Forms for Photographers by Tad Crawford
Business of Art by Lee Caplin
Business of Comics by Lurene Haines
Business of Illustration by Steven Heller and Teresa Fernandes
Business of Studio Photography by Edward R. Lilley
Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business by Cameron S. Foote
Choosing a Gallery by Marilyn Stevens
Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion: Innovative Techniques to Build Your Career as an Artist by Julius Vitali
Free Information and Resources by the Artists Foundation, Inc.
Freelance Photographer's Handbook by Cliff and Nancy Hollenbeck
Get Noticed! by Sheree Clark and Kristin Lennert
Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People by Sean Wagstaff and Dariush Derakhshani
Getting Exposure: The Artist's Guide to Exhibiting Your Work
Getting the Word Out: The Artist's Guide to Self Promotion by Carolyn Blakeslee
Graphic Artists Handbook : Pricing and Ethical Guidelines by the Graphic Artists Guild
The Graphic Design Business Book by Tad Crawford
The Graphic Designer's Guide to Pricing, Estimating, and Budgeting by Theo Stephan Williams
How to Get a Job in Computer Animation by Ed Harris
How to Start and Succeed as an Artist by Daniel Grant
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist by Caroll Michels
Illustrators'/Photographers' Representatives
Inside the Business of Illustration by Marshall Arisman and Steven Heller
Making a Living as an Artist
Marketing Plans for Print Artists by Sue Viders
Mass Crafts: A Guide to Crafts in Central New England by Ellen-Deane Cummins
New York Contemporary Art Galleries by Renee Phillips
Photographing Your Artwork by Russell Hart
Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists by Renee Phillips
Pricing Photography by Michal Heron and David MacTavish
Professional Artist's Resume, Biography, Cover Letters and Statements
The Quick and Easy Guide to Photographing Your Artwork by Roger Saddington
Salary Guide by The Creative Group
Self-Promotion Online by Ilise Benun
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer by Michael Fleishman
Successful Fine Art Marketing by Marcia Layton
Successful Slides: Photographing Your Artwork
Successful Syndication: A Guide for Writers and Cartoonists by Michael Sedge
What to Charge: Pricing Strategies for Freelancers and Consultants by Laurie Lewis
Writing the Artist Statement by Ariane Goodwin
Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive by David B. Levy

CAREER OPTIONS
100 Best Careers for Writers and Artists: Discover Exciting Job Opportunities That Call for Your Creative Talents by Shelly Field
Architect? A Candid Guide to the Profession by Roger K. Lewis
Becoming a Graphic Designer by Steven Heller and Teresa Fernandez
Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design by Lee W. Waldrop
Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People by Carol Eikleberry
Career Opportunities in Art by Susan H. Haubenstock and David Joselit
Career Solutions for Creative People by Dr. Ronda Ormont
Careers for Non-conformists by Sandra Gurvis
Careers In Art by Gerald F. Brommer and Joseph A. Gatto
Careers in Art by Blythe Camenson
Careers in Computer Graphics and Animation by Garth Gardner
Careers in Scientific Illustration
Creative Careers in Crafts by Susan Sager
Creative Careers in Photography: Making a Living With or Without a Camera by Michael Heron
Fashion Design by Sue Jenkyn Jones
Fine Artist's Career Guide by Daniel Grant
Game Plan by Alan Gershenfield Mark Loparco & Cecilia Barajas
Get in the Game by Marc Mencher
Great Jobs for Art Majors by Blythe Camenson
Museums: A Place to Work by Jane R. Glaser with Artemis A. Zenetou
Odd Jobs by Nancy Rica Schiff
Opportunities in Animation and Cartooning Careers by Terence J. Sacks
Opportunities in Photography Careers by Bervin Johnson
Opportunities in Visual Arts by Mark Salmon
Paid to Play: An Insider's Guide to Video Game Careers by David S.J. Hodgson, Bryan Stratton, and Alice Rush
Putting Creativity to Work: Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities by Paul Scribner
Top Careers for Art Graduates
Zen and the Art of Making a Living by Laurence G. Boldt

EDUCATION AND STUDY ABROAD
Academic Year Abroad
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Preparing for a Career in Art and Design by William O. Barrett
Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts
Short-term Study Abroad

EMPLOYMENT SOURCES
Access Expressed! New England: A Cultural Resource Directory by Charles J. Washburn
Art Across America by John Russell and Thomas Spencer
Art on Campus by John J. Russell and Thomas S. Spencer
Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Games 411
Greeting Card Industry Directory
Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers
International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses
Multimedia and Animation Studios by Garth Gardner
Museums Boston
National Directory of Arts Internships by Warren Christensen and Ron Clawges
Official Museum Directory
Photographer's Market
Writers' and Illustrators' Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents

GRANTS AND RESIDENCIES
Artists Communities by Deborah Obalil and Caitlin Glass
Artists & Writers Colonies
Directory of Grants in the Humanities
Foundation Grants to Individuals
Foundation Grants to Individuals by Phyllis Edelson
Funding for Writing and the Arts
Grants for Visual Artists Binder
Guide to Getting Arts Grants by Ellen Liberatori
Residencies for Artists by Jane Ingram Allen
Travel Grants and Other Ways to See the World for Free

JOB SEARCH
Designing a Digital Portfolio by Cynthia L. Baron
The Graphic Designer's Guide to Portfolio Design by Debbie Rose Myers
Job Hunting on the Internet by Richard Nelson Bolles and Mark Emery Bolles
Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities by Daniel J. Ryan
The Perfect Digital Portfolio by Stephen Romaniello
Portfolio Design by Harold Linton
Writing for Design Professionals by Stephen A. Kliment