Articles
What Is Art?
July 2024, by Scott Obernberger
I was recently talking with a friend of mine about a painter’s group she is in. They had an intense discussion, I am told, about the age-old question, “What is art?” The focus was on whether…
For What It’s Worth
July 2024, by Daniel Grant
“The maid attacked it.” “A water pipe broke and sprayed water all over it.” “The movers dropped it.” Insurance companies that provide coverage for fine art hear lots of reasons why a work of art has…
Elevating the Artist Experience
July 2024, by Shannon Cox, Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
This year, the Peoria Art Guild celebrates its 62nd year of hosting the largest fine art fair in central Illinois. Drawing upon decades of experience, our foremost objective remains to cultivate an…
Artists Become Family
July 2024, by Connie Heskett, Art Spectacular at the Carillion
At Art Spectacular, we believe comfort, happiness, and sales are the top priorities for our artists. The care we provide for each artist begins at the application process. We review the application…
This Woman — She Creates!
July 2024, by Diane Sulg
Amazing things happen when a person has both artistic talent and entrepreneurial drive. Meet Rachel Austen, founder of Elle Crée , which is French for “she creates.” Rachel lives in Portland…