Those dabbling in shades and shutters, canvas and lenses should clear their Tuesday evening schedule. The Visual Art League of Lewisville is hosting an Art Talk with David Chalker, an award-winning photographer with a knack not just for capturing the ephemeral, but also for navigating the less sexy, nose-to-the-grindstone world of being a bona fide artist-entrepreneur. According to an announcement from the City of Lewisville, Chalker will share his know-how on business basics for artists on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Grand Theater.
Chalker’s story, it seems, is woven from a familial thread; his mother was a photographer, and her influence was pivotal to his career that's anything but monochrome. He is a person who'll split his expertise—trade secrets from the frontlines of f-stop battles to the run-of-the-mill but utterly essential stuff like sales tax, accounting, and, let's not forget, figuring out if your art is more than just a hobby.
As a realtor by day, Chalker knows a thing or two about presentation and selling skills that any aspiring artist could benefit from. The upcoming gathering at the Grand, located at 100 N. Charles Street aims to cover ground from ‘Business Entity Types’ to ‘Expense Tracking and Tax Reporting.’ Whether you're seasoned in the gallery circuit or just scratching the surface with your frescoes, there's insight to dig up here.
Adding more color to the event, the Visual Art League encourages members to bring a piece of their art as the Artist of the Month contest beckons with first- and second-place accolades. Non-members and guests won't be left out in the cold either; this is a chance to delve into the inner workings of the Visual Art League of Lewisville and perhaps even join the fray. More than a mere backdrop for exhibitions and performances, The Grand pulses as a lifeline for the art community, and this free event is testament to that fact.
