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Don't light a candle then put a bucket over it!

by George Alexander Anthony

326 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #08-0730; ISBN 1-4251-8023-X; US$26.95, C$26.95, EUR18.41, £13.91

The Bucket Book is an extensive awareness guide for visual artists in order they establish themselves as independent entrepreneurs; it contains detailed business instructions, anecdotes and philosophy.

About the Book

The Bucket Book is an extensive awareness guide designed for every level of professional visual artist including the prospective visual artist attending high school, art college or taking a university art course anywhere in Canada.

The Bucket Book will inspire and empower visual artists with detailed instructions, anecdotes and philosophy.

LEARN critical sales techniques
LEARN how to set realistic prices for your artwork
UNDERSTAND how to have the media work for you
UNDERSTAND how the jury process works
DISCOVER the various educational routes available to become a visual artist
DISCOVER the various community support mechanisms available
REALIZE the boondoggles found at some bad art events
REALIZE how visual artists can be attacked by the establishment
REALIZE the difficulties faced by visual artists when dealing with possible
discrimination and nepotism found at some Canadian art councils
BUILD a stronger inner self by strengthening your self-esteem and confidence

The current state of Canadian art education is addressed for parents, teachers, administrators and our elected representatives.

Canadian visual artists have a multitude of opportunities available to them with art organizations right across Canada. To the contrary, many Canadian visual artists are being held hostage by some individuals, organizations and by our very own visual artists.

The Bucket Book will enlighten visual artists by removing many of the obstacles which impact upon their professional careers.

I wish each of you my heartfelt best wishes in your artistic journey.

About the Author

GEORGE A. ANTHONY is a visual artist and a strong advocate for the visual arts. Typical of many visual artists, he never attended a college or university for his artistic training. He is a graduate in Chemical Technology from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.

He first became drawn to the visual arts over twenty years ago when he received the calling and then began to experiment with painting. He became more focused by taking four years of artistic training through continuing educational classes at night school. Over recent years, he has shown in numerous exhibitions and is a current member of Lakeshore Arts and Visual Arts Ontario.

His background in advocacy includes being a previous labour representative, executive officer and facilitator with the Union of National Defence Employees and a past chair of the Toronto Recycling Action Committee.

George A. Anthony has always been a strong advocate for the rights of the individual and The Bucket Book is a natural extension of his background and dedication.