An Illustrated Annual of Works by American Artists and Craft Workers - Softcover

Ericson, Edward M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438520506 ISBN 13: 9781438520506

Publisher: Book Jungle, 2009

Synopsis

I ts Unusual Position and Policies ART PATRONS and Art lovers of Chicago long JL have recognized the need of a permanent gallery where they might purchase paintings and art objects of approved merit. In the same degree artists have known the necessity of some direct and established method of presenting their works to the public. A gap existed between the artist and the Art buyer until in 1911, when The Artists Guild was organized to bridge it. Briefly stated, the artists idea was to league together in a co-operative body, secure display and sales galleries and offer the best Art works at the same price as the work would command if bought direct from the artist. From the start the plan has been a success. Security for the purchaser, unquestionable high standard of Art works and elimination of all unnecessary expenses and profits, so that the buyer may feel sure of the highest intrinsic values, are the principles on which the artists built this institution. Recognizing that assured permanence is a strong feature in establishing confidence, their first step was to secure Guarantors and Life and Associate Members, so that during the period of making the publics acquaintance there might be no doubts about existence. To insure the merit of all works to be sold a jury of selection was formed, capable of deciding on the quality of paintings, jewelry and all Art and Craft productions. The question of price has no bearing on the work of the jury and our patrons often have expressed delight at finding how many truly beautiful and artistic works can be found here at reasonable prices.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Book Jungle
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1438520506
• ISBN 13: 9781438520506
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104