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Collecting Contemporary Art
The only reason someone who is really interested in contemporary art would not collect sculpture is because they have some prejudice about how much space they have, in which case they need to get over it. The field of sculpture … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Exhibits, Art Shows, Art Workshops, Colette Beardall, DIMENSIONS, National Capital Network of Sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Community, ottawa art galleries, ottawa artists, Sculpture
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Ten Reasons to Buy Local Art
Invest in Your Community Buying art locally contributes to the creative fabric of your community. It builds character and creates an atmosphere that makes people want to stay and put down roots. Create Jobs & Support the Economy By purchasing … Continue reading
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Where to Put Sculpture in Your Home
Sculptures are one of the best type of art to purchase in order to add a neat design element to your home. They are three-dimensional and therefore difficult to ignore. However, their size can sometimes make it difficult for people … Continue reading
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Ephemeral Sculpture
There are many forms of ephemeral art, from sculpture to performance, but the term is usually used to describe a work of art that only occurs once, like a happening, and cannot be embodied in any lasting object to be … Continue reading
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Tax Incentives for Buying Art
We’ve all walked into an office and seen some beautiful artwork on the walls or sculptures in the lobby. Did you know that if you operate a business in Canada, buying original artwork qualifies as a tax deduction provided that … Continue reading
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Sculpture on Your Wall
Hanging a Sculpture on Your Wall? Of Course You Can … Continue reading
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Where to Put Sculpture in Your Home
The trick to choosing the right place for your sculpture is to think about the function of the space before the design. A sculpture could look great in the center of a room but if it’s a room that people … Continue reading
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Sculpture Lovers
The National Capital Network of Sculptors is offering some insight into sculpture appreciation in this new blog post called Sculpture Lovers. Have you been out to a gallery and loved a sculpture, but wondered how you could place it into … Continue reading
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