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In this issue: Dublin framers’ round table; Selling on print-on-demand sites; Get ready for digital VAT returns;  Sublimation explained; Frametalk and more...

With product news, articles on business, printing, framing and art it is packed full of information for creative folk. This issue also features the Awards winners from the Art & Framing Industry Awards 2018. 

Art + Framing Today April issue - Arqadia-AFT 2018 Business Report, Editing pictures for printing, Copying: homage, plagiarism or fraud? The GCF experience...

Art + Framing Today January editi and Framing Competitions, Forty Years in the Business, GCF Exam Update, Make Money from Printing, Iranian Art

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Art and Framing Today (formerly Art Business Today) is a trade magazine for everyone in the art and framing industry. This UK-based information resource, published by the Fine Art Trade Guild, has been influencing decision makers since its first issue in 1910.

The magazine includes technical articles and business advice. Readers turn to Art and Framing Today for authoritative, in-depth coverage of news and trends.

"Art and Framing Today has great visual appeal, with attractive layouts, lavish illustrations and high quality production values. Running throughout are key areas of interest and inspiration ... It clearly serves a very valuable business purpose." Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2003: Magazine of the Year.

Welcome to the June issue of your Art + Framing Today magazine.  It’s a bumper issue packed with information, news and great advice.  The Master of the Guild, Ian Kenny GCF(APF), discusses the oft asked question about Guild membership ‘What’s in it for me?’ (page 21).  Peter Hayton gives a step-by-step insight into his technique for creating a miniature painting (page 46).  Jenny Isaacson GCF(APF) visits the family firm Tanous Fine Art Frames, and gets an in depth look at Gilding (page 48).  Martin Harrold, Chairman of Lion Picture Framing Supplies and the Guild’s ArtSure champion looks at the direction digital print is going, and seeks to stimulate discussion on upcoming trends (page 30). And there is much, much more!

Artist interview, Sam Cook of Framers Corner on taking her Wizard CMC on the road.

The Arqadia-AFT Retail Business Resource Book - Sixteen pages of ideas and advice for retailers on how to thrive in an ever-changing commercial environment. Sponsored by Arqadia.

All about float mounting -  Steve Hible GCF(APF) presents some clever and practical ways to overcome the technical challenges of fl oat mounting.

Preserved for posterity - JG Braticius GCF(APF) Adv explains how he goes about preserving and restoring an oil painting with a weakened gesso layer.

What can we do for you? - Your at-a-glance guide to all the benefits of Guild membership.

Seven deadly sins behind the counter - Jared Davis GCF highlights the common mistakes that put off customers.

What makes a fine art photographer? - We talk to three photographers about what sets them apart and why they joined the Guild.

Blessed are the printmakers - Three printmakers explain their art and working processes, including Guild Awards trophy creator Heather Power.

Why you should upgrade from GCF to GCF(APF) - Ian Kenny GCF(APF) makes the case for upgrading to the Guild's new qualification, which has continuing professional development at its heart.

Super size me - When Alan Watt GCF took on a commission to frame a collection of boxing memorabilia, the client asked him to make it "as big as possible".

All this and more!

The Family Way - What it's like to be part of an art and framing dynasty? We talk to some of the Guild's many family businesses.
Raise Your Game - Arqadia sales director Steve Burke explains how to cross-sell and up-sell effectively.

Creating and Framing Encaustic Art - Artist and Framer Chris Paschke GCF explains the technical challenges involved in creating and framing encaustic paintings.

Play to the Gallery - In an extract from her book, The Artist's Guide to Selling Work, Annabelle Ruston advises on how to approach galleries.

A Slice of Heaven - Mal Reynolds GCF(APF) Adv explains how he created a variety of multi-shape mounts for Toni Watts' Illuminations exhibition.

The Shape of Things to Come - Lyn Hall GCF(APF) Adv often works with embroiderers and finds that a CMC is a game-changer for cutting complex and irregular apertures.

All this and lots more in the October issue of Art + Framing Today!

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Fine art printing: the digital revolution, how to promote yourself as an artist in the 21st century, art's next generation, a canvas portrait, a brief history of framing, pulp facts.

All this plus the latest industry news and more!

Issue 2 of Art + Framing Today.

Report from the Art & Framing Industry Awards, Unveiling of the Original Art Register, Arquadia's Business Promotion Tool-kit: everything you need to know to boost your business! 

All about wildlife art, a step-by-step textile framing project, and much much more!

Issue 1 of Art + Framing Today. Grow your local roots through sponsorship, learn how to set up a website on the cheap. Artists-turned gallerists tell us about their experiences, we explore the spiritual journey of post-Soviet Moldovan art. Look inside the magical world of miniatures. How John Ranes GCF’s award-winning shadowbox was built. How specialist glazing products can minimise light damage and other environmental problems. All this and much, much more...

Selling your art online, Why open a gallery gift shop? Beat insect invaders naturally, How to frame boxing belts, Valiani's Gladius XL debut, Intro to Spring Fair 2016 with the biggest trends in gifts and homeware, Art and Framing Convention, Artist Interview with Kate Osborne, New year, new staff, The beauty of branding and much much more...

Lowry and Hirst in the frame Winning window displays Seasonal retail checklist Licensing and manufacturing for artists.Holiday checklist for frame shopsand galleries Advice from John Ranes GCF CPF,Through the window A look at the finalists for Arqadia’s window display competition ART.A licence to print Four artists talk about licensing and manufacturing their own products,Print publishing: ask the experts The Guild’s art committee answer your FAQs FRAMING, Inspiring solutions Lyn Hall GCF Adv frames 3D artifacts and mixed-media textiles,Preserved for posterity Steve Flanagan frames works by Damien Hirst and LS Lowry and more ...

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