ON THE COVER:
The Last One
By Jason John
Oil on board, 15" x 19." (See profile on page 14).
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Features
14 Meet the Winners of the Art Calendar Self-Portrait Contest
By Louise Buyo
16 Maneuvering the Tax Maze: Avoid 8 Common Mistakes that Artists Make
18 How to Make Taxes Easier on You, Your Accountant - and the Feds
20 Bartering Your Art? The IRS Wants to Know
By Monette Satterfield
22 Kickstart Your Creative Project
By Renée Phillips, The Artrepreneur Coach
24 Getting Your Grant Application Past the Jury Process
By Annie Strack
26 Researching Grants and Foundations
Columns
27 Coaching the Artist Within: Even Artists Get the Blues: Investigating the Causes
28 The Photo Guy: Getting the Color Right: Fine Tuning Your Digital Camera
30 Heart to Heart: The Simplicity of Success
By Jack White
Departments
04 From the Editor
06 Art School Confidential
07 Gallery Talk: Focus on Portland, OR
08 Motivation: The Importance of Planning
09 Business Essentials: 7 Tips for Writing Engaging Artist Statements
By Anne Belov
10 NEW! Technique: The Fourth Dimension of Color and the Dual Color Wheel
31 The Listings: Compiled by the Art Calendar Team
Your best source for art opportunities. Find awards, galleries reviewing portfolios, grants, fellowships, juried shows, festivals, residencies, and professional development courses.
40 ArtScuttlebutt.com Member of the Month: Lesley Payne
By Louise Buyo


