ARTISTS’
REPRESENTATIVES
Many artists find leaving promotion to a rep allows them more time for the creative process. In exchange for actively promoting an artist’s career, the representative receives a percentage of sales (usually 25–30 percent). Reps generally focus on either the fine art market or commercial market, rarely both.
Fine art reps promote the work of fine artists, sculptors, craftspeople, and fine art photographers to galleries, museums, corporate art collectors, interior designers, and art publishers. Commercial reps help illustrators and graphic designers obtain assignments from advertising agencies, publishers, magazines, and other buyers. Some reps also act as licensing agents.
What reps do
Reps work with artists to bring their portfolios up to speed and actively promote their work to clients. Usually a rep will recommend advertising in one of the many creative directories such as American Showcase or Workbook so that your work will be seen by hundreds of art directors. (Expect to make an initial investment in costs for duplicate portfolios and mailings.) Reps also negotiate contracts, handle billing and collect payments.
Getting representation isn’t as easy as you might think. Reps are choosy about who they represent—not just in terms of talent but also in terms of marketability and professionalism. Reps will only take on talent they know will sell.
What to send
Once you’ve gone through the listings in this section and compiled a list of art reps who handle your type and style of work, contact them with a brief query letter and nonreturnable copies of your work. Check each listing for specific guidelines and requirements.
AMERICAN ARTISTS REP., INC.
380 Lexington Ave., 17th Floor, New York NY 10168. (212)682-2462. Fax: (212)582-0090. Website: www.aareps.com. Estab. 1930. Commercial illustration representative. Member of SPAR. Represents 40 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Illustration, design.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. “All portfolio expenses billed to artist.” Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. “Promotion is encouraged; portfolio must be presented in a professional manner—8×10, 4×5, tearsheets, etc.” Advertises in American Showcase, The Black Book, RSVP, Workbook, medical and Graphic Artist Guild publications.
HOW TO CONTACT Send query letter, direct mail flyer/brochure, tearsheets. Responds in 1 week if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail appropriate materials for review. Portfolio should include tearsheets, slides. Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences.
ARTINFORMS
Martha Productions, 7550 W. 82nd St., Playa Del Rey CA 90293. (310)670-5300. Fax: (310)670-3644. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www.artinforms.com. Contact: Martha Spelman, president. Estab. 2000. Commercial illustration representative. Specializes in illustrators who create informational graphics and technical drawings, including maps, charts, diagrams, cutaways, flow charts and more.
See listing for Martha Productions in this section.
ARTISAN CREATIVE, INC.
1633 Stanford St., 2nd Floor, Santa Monica CA 90404. (310)312-2062. Fax: (310)312-0670. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.artisancreative.com. Estab. 1996. Represents creative directors, art directors, graphic designers, illustrators, animators (3D and 2D), storyboarders, packaging designers, photographers, web designers, broadcast designers and flash developers. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, entertainment industry.
Additional locations in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Indianapolis. See website for details.
HANDLES Web design, multimedia, illustration, photography and production. Looking for web, packaging, traditional and multimedia-based graphic designers.
TERMS 100% of advertising costs paid by the representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide PDFs of work. Advertises in magazines for the trade, direct mail and the Internet.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail résumé to creative staffing department. “You will then be contacted if a portfolio review is needed.” Portfolio should include roughs, tearsheets, photographs, or color photos of your best work.
TIPS “Have at least 2 years of working experience and a great portfolio.”
ARTWORKS ILLUSTRATION
325 W. 38th St., New York NY 10018. (212)239-4946. Fax: (212)239-6106. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.artworksillustration.com. Estab. 1990. Commercial illustration representative. Member of Society of Illustrators. Represents 30 illustrators. Specializes in publishing. Markets include advertising agencies, design firms, paper products/greeting cards, movie studios, publishing/books, sales/promotion firms, corporations/client direct, editorial/magazines, video games. Artists include Dan Brown, Dennis Lyall, Jerry Vanderstelt and Chris Cocozza.
HANDLES Illustration. Looking for interesting juvenile, digital sci-fi/fantasy & romance images.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by artist; 25% paid by rep. Advertises in American Showcase and on www.theispot.com. How to Contact for first contact, send e-mail samples. Responds only if interested.
ASCIUTTO ART REPS, INC.
1712 E. Butler Circle, Chandler AZ 85225. (480)814-8010. E-mail: [email protected]. Contact: Mary Anne Asciutto, art agent. Estab. 1980. Children’s illustration representative. Specializes in children’s illustration for books, magazines, posters, packaging, etc. Markets include publishing/packaging/advertising.
HANDLES Illustration only.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent should provide color prints or originals in an 8½×11 format. Electronic samples via e-mail or CD.
HOW TO CONTACT E-mail or send sample work with an SASE.
TIPS “Be sure to connect with an agent who handles the kind of accounts you want.”
CAROL BANCROFT & FRIENDS
P.O. Box 2030, Danbury CT 06813. (203)730-8270 or (800)720-7020. Fax: (203)730-8275. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www.carolbancroft.com. Contact: Joy Elton Tricarico, owner; Carol Bancroft, founder. Estab. 1972. Illustration representative for children’s publishing. Member of Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild, SCBWI and National Art Education Association. Represents over 30 illustrators. Specializes in, but not limited to, representing artists who illustrate for children’s publishing-text, trade and any children’s-related material. Clients include Scholastic, Harcourt, HarperCollins, Random House, Penguin USA, Simon & Schuster. Artist list available upon request. Illustration for children of all ages.
“Internationally known for representing artists who specialize in illustrating art for all aspects of the children’s market. We also represent many artists who are well known in other aspects of the field of illustration.”
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative.
HOW TO CONTACT For promotional purposes, artist should provide “web address in an e-mail or samples via mail (laser copies, not slides; tearsheets, promo pieces, books, good color photocopies, etc.); 6 pieces or more; narrative scenes with children or animals interacting.” Advertises in Picture Book and Directory of Illustration. Send samples and SASE. “Artists may call no sooner than one month after sending samples.”
TIPS “We look for artists who can draw animals and people with imagination and energy, depicting engaging characters with action in situational settings.”
BERNSTEIN & ANDRIULLI
58 W. 40th St., 6th Floor, New York NY 10018. (212)682-1490. Fax: (212)286-1890. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ba-reps.com. Estab. 1975. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Member of SPAR. Represents 100 illustrators, 52 photographers. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Illustration, new media and photography.
TERMS Rep receives a commission. Exclusive career representation is required. No geographic restrictions. Advertises in The Black Book, Workbook, Bernstein Andriulli International Illustration, CA Magazine, Archive, American Illustration/Photography.
HOW TO CONTACT Send query e-mail with website or digital files. Call to schedule an appointment before dropping off portfolio.
JOANIE BERNSTEIN, ART REP
756 Eighth Ave. S., Naples FL 34102. (239)403-4393. Fax: (239)403-0066. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.joaniebrep.com. Estab. 1984. Commercial illustration representative.
HANDLES Illustration. Looking for an unusual, problem-solving style. Clients include advertising, design, animation, books, music, product merchandising, developers, movie studios, films, private collectors.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive representation required.
HOW TO CONTACT E-mail samples.
TIPS “I’d strongly advise an updated website. Also add ‘What’s New’—show off new work.”
BLASCO CREATIVE ARTISTS
333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1330, Chicago IL 60601. (312)782-0244. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.blascocreative.com. Contact: Jean Blasco. Estab. 1988. Commercial illustration and photography/CGI. Represents 35 internationally acclaimed illustrators and 4 celebrated photographers and CGI studio. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations; design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; promotion and packaging. Clients include “every major player in the United States.”
HANDLES Illustration. “We are receptive to reviewing samples by enthusiastic up-and-coming artists. E-mail samples and/or your website address.”
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is preferred. For promotional purposes, talent must provide printed promotional pieces and a well organized, creative portfolio. “If your book is not ready to show, be willing to invest in a new one.” Advertises in Workbook, Directory of Illustration, Folio Planet, www.theispot.com.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send samples via e-mail, or printed materials that do not have to be returned. Responds only if interested. Obtains new talent through recommendations from art directors, referrals and submissions.
TIPS “You need to be focused in your direction and style. Be willing to create new samples. Be a team player. The agent and artist form a bond, and the goal is success. Don’t let your ego get in the way. Be open to constructive criticism. If one agent turns you down, quickly move to the next name on your list.”
BROWN INK GALLERY
222 E. Brinkerhoff Ave., Palisades Park NJ 07650. (201)265-7171. Fax: (201)461-6571. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.browninkgallery.com. Contact: Bob Brown, president/owner. Estab. 1979. Digital fine art publisher and distributor. Represents 5 fine artists, 2 illustrators. Specializes in advertising, magazine editorials and book publishing, fine art. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, galleries, movie studios, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, record companies, sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Fine art, illustration, digital fine art, digital fine art printing, licensing material. Looking for professional artists who are interested in making a living with their art. Art samples and portfolio required.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission on illustration assignment; 50% on publishing (digital publishing) after expenses. “The only fee we charge is for services rendered (scanning, proofing, printing, etc.). We pay for postage, labels and envelopes.” Exclusive area representation required (only in the NY, NJ, CT region of the country). Advertising costs are paid by artist or split: 75% paid by artist; 25% paid by rep. Artists must pay for their own promotional material. For promotional purposes, talent must provide a full-color direct mail piece, an 8½×11 flexible portfolio, digital files and CD.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send bio, direct mail flier/brochure, photocopies, photographs, résumé, SASE, tearsheets, slides, digital images/CD, query letter (optional). Responds only if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment, drop off or mail portfolio, or e-mail. Portfolio should include b&w and color finished art, original art, photographs, slides, tearsheets, transparencies (35mm, 4½ and 8×10).
TIPS “Be as professional as possible! Your presentation is paramount. The competition is fierce, therefore your presentation (portfolio) and art samples need to match or exceed that of the competition.”
CONTACT JUPITER, INC.
346 Ninth Ave., New York NY 10001-1604. (646)290-5405. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.contactjupiter.com. Contact: Oliver Mielenz, managing director. Estab. 1996. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 17 illustrators, 7 photographers. Specializes in publishing, children’s books, magazines, advertising. Licenses illustrators, photographers. Markets include advertising agencies, paper products/greeting cards, record companies, publishing/books, corporations/client direct, editorial/magazines.
HANDLES Illustration, multimedia, music, photography, design.
TERMS Rep receives 15-25% and rep fee. Advertising costs are split: 90% paid by artist; 10% paid by rep. Exclusive representation required. For promotional purposes, talent must provide electronic art samples only. Advertises in Directory of Illustration.
HOW TO CONTACT Send query by e-mail with several low-res JPEGs, along with your information, target markets and experiences. “If we think you’ve got what we need, we’ll be in touch.”
TIPS “One specific style is easier to sell. Focus, focus, focus. Initiative, I find, is very important in an artist.”
CORNELL & MCCARTHY LLC
2-D Cross Highway, Westport CT 06880. (203)454-4210. Fax: (203)454-4258. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cmartreps.com. Contact: Merial Cornell. Estab. 1989. Children’s book illustration representative. Member of SCBWI and Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 30 illustrators. Specializes in children’s books: trade, mass market, educational.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Agent receives 25% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 10-12 strong portfolio pieces relating to children’s publishing.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send query letter, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, photocopies and SASE. Or e-mail samples. Responds in 1 month. Obtains new talent through recommendations, solicitation, conferences.
TIPS “Work hard on your portfolio.”
CWC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
611 Broadway, Suite 730, New York NY 10012. (646)486-6586. Fax: (646)486-7622. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cwc-i.com. Estab. 1999. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 23 illustrators. Specializes in advertising, fashion. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, galleries, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, record companies. Artists include Jeffrey Fulvimari, Stina Persson, Chris Long and Kenzo Minami.
HANDLES Fine art, illustration.
TERMS Exclusive area representation required.
HOW TO CONTACT Submission guidelines available online.
TIPS “Please do not call. When sending any image samples by e-mail, be sure the entire file will not exceed 300K.”
LINDA DE MORETA REPRESENTS
1511 Union St., Alameda CA 94501. (510)769-1421. Fax: (419)710-8298. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.lindareps.com. Estab. 1988. Commercial illustration, calligraphy/handlettering and storyboards/comps representative. Represents 10 illustrators, 2 photographers. Markets include advertising agencies; design firms; corporations/client direct; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books. Represents Chuck Pyle, Pete McDonnell, Monica Dengo, John Howell, Shannon Abbey, Craig Hannah, Shan O’Neill, Ron Miller, and Doves.
HANDLES Photography, illustration, lettering/title design, storyboards/comps.
TERMS Commission, exclusive representation requirements and advertising costs are according to individual agreements. Materials for promotional purposes vary with each artist. Advertises in Workbook, Directory of Illustration.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail samples or link to website; or send direct mail flier/brochure. “Please do not send original art. Include SASE for any items you wish returned.” Responds to any inquiry in which there is an interest. Portfolios are individually developed for each artist.
TIPS Obtains new talent through client and artist referrals primarily, some solicitation. “We look for great creativity, a personal vision and style combined with professionalism, and passion.”
THE DESKTOP GROUP
420 Lexington Ave., 21st Floor, New York NY 10170. (212)490-7400. Fax: (212)867-1759. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.thedesktopgroup.com. Estab. 1991. Specializes in recruiting and placing creative talent on a freelance basis. Markets include advertising agencies, design firms, publishers (book and magazine), corporations, and banking/financial firms.
HANDLES Artists with Mac and Windows software and multimedia expertise—graphic designers, production artists, pre-press technicians, presentation specialists, traffickers, art directors, Web designers, content developers, project managers, copywriters, and proofreaders.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail résumé, cover letter and work samples.
TIPS “Our clients prefer working with talented artists who have flexible, easy-going personalities and who are very professional.”
LIBBY FORD ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE
320 E. 57th St. 10B, New York NY 10022. (212)935-8068. Website: www.libbyford.com. Represents over 45 illustrators. Specializes in children’s trade books, young adult and educational markets.
TERMS Portfolios samples should be sent electronically. Will contact you for additional materials.
ROBERT GALITZ FINE ART & ACCENT ART
166 Hilltop Court, Sleepy Hollow IL 60118. (847)426-8842. Fax: (847)426-8846. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.galitzfineart.com. Contact: Robert Galitz, owner. Estab. 1985. Fine art representative. Represents 100 fine artists (including 2 sculptors). Specializes in contemporary/abstract corporate art. Markets include architects, corporate collections, galleries, interior decorators, private collections. Represents Roland Poska, Jan Pozzi, Diane Bartz and Louis De Mayo.
TERMS Agent receives 25-40% commission. No geographic restrictions; sells mainly in Chicago, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky. For promotional purposes, talent must provide “good photos and slides.” Advertises in monthly art publications and guides.
HOW TO CONTACT Send query letter, slides, photographs. Responds in 2 weeks. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of original art. Obtains new talent through recommendations from others, solicitation, conferences.
TIPS “Be confident and persistent. Never give up or quit.”
GRAHAM-CAMERON ILLUSTRATION
The Studio, 23 Holt Rd., Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8NG, United Kingdom. +44(0)1263 821333. Fax: +44(0)1263 821334. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.gciforillustration.com. Contact: Helen Graham-Cameron, art director. Estab. 1985. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 45 illustrators. Agency specializes in Childrens’ and Educational Illustration. Markets include designer firms and publishing/books.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 30% standard commission. Exclusive representation required. Advertising costs are 100% paid by representative. May occasionally be asked to supply an illustration to representative’s brief.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, talent should send link to website. Responds in 3 months.
TIPS Obtains new talent through submissions.
ANITA GRIEN REPRESENTING ARTISTS
155 E. 38th St., New York NY 10016. (212)697-6170; (917)494-3826 (cell). Fax: (212)697-6177. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.anitagrien.com. Representative not currently seeking new talent.
CAROL GUENZI AGENTS, INC.
865 Delaware St., Denver CO 80204. (303)820-2599. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.artagent.com. Contact: Carol Guenzi, president. Estab. 1984. Commercial illustration, photography, new media and film/animation representative. Represents 30 illustrators, 6 photographers, 4 film/animation developers, and 3 multimedia developers, copywriter. Specializes in a “worldwide selection of talent in all areas of visual communications.” Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, paper products/greeting cards, sales/promotions firms. Clients: Coors, Celestial Seasonings, Audi, Northface, Whole Foods, Western Union, Gambro, Vicorp, Miller, Coca-Cola, Bacardi, First Data, Quiznos, etc. Client list available upon request. Represents Christer Eriksson, Bruce Hutchison, Juan Alvarez, Jeff Pollard, Kelly Hume, Capstone Studios and many more; Illustration, photography. Looking for “unique style application.”
TERMS Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70-75% paid by talent; 25-30% paid by rep. For promotional purposes, talent must provide “promotional material; some restrictions on portfolios.” Advertises in Directory of Illustration, Workbook, social marketing.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail PDFs or JPEGs with link to URL, or send direct mail flier/brochure. Responds only if interested. E-mail or call for phone appointment or mail in appropriate materials for review. Portfolio should include promotional material or electronic files. Obtains new talent through solicitation, art directors’ referrals, and active pursuit by individual artists.
TIPS “Show your strongest style and have at least 12 samples of that style before introducing all your capabilities. Be prepared to add additional work to your portfolio to help round out your style. Have a digital background.”
PAT HACKETT/ARTIST REP
7014 N. Mercer Way, Mercer Island WA 98040-2130. (206)447-1600. Fax: (206)447-0739. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.pathackett.com. Contact: Pat Hacket. Estab. 1979. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Represents 12 illustrators, 1 photographer. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines.
HANDLES Illustration and photography.
TERMS Rep receives 25-33% commission. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide “standardized portfolio, i.e., all pieces within the book are the same format. Reprints are nice, but not absolutely required.” Advertises in Showcase, Workbook, and on www.theispot.com and www.portfolios.com.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure. Responds in 1 week, only if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail in appropriate materials—tearsheets, slides, photographs, photostats, photocopies. Obtains new talent through “recommendations and calls/letters.”
TIPS Looks for “experience in the commercial art world, professional presentation in both portfolio and person, cooperative attitude and enthusiasm.”
HOLLY HAHN & CO.
1852 W. Greenleaf, Chicago IL 60626. (312)371-0500. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.hollyhahn.com. Estab. 1988. Commercial illustration and photography representative.
HANDLES Illustration, photography.
HOW TO CONTACT Send direct mail flier/brochure and tearsheets.
BARB HAUSER, ANOTHER GIRL REP
(415)642-4297. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.girlrep.com. Estab. 1980. Represents 8 illustrators. Markets include primarily advertising agencies and design firms; corporations/client direct.
HANDLES Illustration and design only. No photography.
HOW TO CONTACT Is not accepting new talent.
HERMAN AGENCY
350 Central Park West, New York NY 10025. (212)749-4907. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.hermanagencyinc.com. Estab. 1999. Represents authors and illustrators for children’s book market. Member of SCBWI, Graphic Artists Guild and Authors’ Guild. Some of the illustrators represented: Joy Allen, Seymour Chwast, Troy Cummings, Barry Gott, Jago, Gideon Kendall, Ana Martin Larranaga, Mike Lester, John Nez, Michael Rex, Richard Torrey, Deborah Zemke. Currently not accepting new clients unless they have been successfully published by major trade publishing houses.
HANDLES Illustration. Looking for artists with strong history of publishing in the children’s market.
TERMS Artists pay 75% of costs for promotional material, about $200 a year. Offers written contract. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by illustrator; 25% paid by rep.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail only. Responds in 4-6 weeks. For first contact, artists or author/artists should e-mail a link to their website with bio and list of published books as well as new picture book manuscript or dummy to Ronnie or Katia. We will contact you in a month only if your samples are right for us. For first contact, authors of middle-grade or YA should e-mail bio, list of published books and first ten pages to Jill Corcoran. Jill will contact you within a month if she is interested in seeing more of your manuscript. Finds illustrators and authors through recommendations from others, conferences, queries/solicitations.
TIPS “Check our website to see if you belong with our agency.”
SCOTT HULL ASSOCIATES
1430 Clear Springs Ct., Dayton OH 45458. (937)433-8383. Fax: (937)433-0434. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.scotthull.com. Contact: Scott Hull. Estab. 1981. Specialized illustration representative. Represents 25+ illustrators.
HOW TO CONTACT Send e-mail samples or appropriate materials for review. No original art. Follow up with e-mail. Responds in one week.
TIPS Looks for interesting talent with a passion to grow, as well as strong in-depth portfolio.
ICON ART REPS
Martha Productions, 7550 W. 82nd St., Playa Del Rey CA 90293. (310)670-5300. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.iconartreps.com. Contact: Martha Spelman, president. Estab. 1998. Commercial illustration representative. “We always welcome submissions from illustrators considering representation. Please e-mail us a few small digital files of your work. We will contact you if we think we would be able to sell your work or if we’d like to see more.” Specializes in artists doing character design and development for advertising, promotion, publishing and licensed products.
THE INTERMARKETING GROUP
29 Holt Rd., Amherst NH 03031. (603)672-0499. Contact: Linda Gerson, president. Estab. 1985. Art licensing agency. Represents 8 illustrators. Licenses fine artists, commercial artists, illustrators. Markets include paper products/greeting cards, giftware, home decor products, tabletop, housewares, needlearts and all consumer product applications of art. Artists include Tracy Flickinger, Marilee Carroll, Kate Beetle, Janet Amendola, Cheryl Welch, Loren Guttormson, Natalie Buriak Susanne Rothwell.
See additional listing in the Greeting Cards, Gifts & Products section.
HANDLES Fine art, illustration.
TERMS Will discuss terms of representation directly with the artists of interest. Advertising costs are paid by the artist. For promotional purposes, talent must provide color copies, biography.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send query letter with bio, direct mail flier/brochure, photocopies, SASE, tearsheets, “a good representation of your work in color.” Responds in 3 weeks. Will contact artist for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include color tearsheets.
TIPS “Present your work in an organized way. Send the kind of work you enjoy doing and that is the most representative of your style.”
VINCENT KAMIN & ASSOCIATES
(312)685-8834. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.vincekamin.com. Estab. 1971. Commercial photography, graphic design representative. Member of SPAR. Represents 6 illustrators, 6 photographers, 1 designer, 1 fine artist (includes 1 sculptor). Markets include advertising agencies.
HANDLES Illustration, photography.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 90% paid by talent; 10% paid by representative. Advertises in Workbook and Chicago Directory.
HOW TO CONTACT Send tearsheets. Responds in 10 days. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include tearsheets.
CLIFF KNECHT—ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE
309 Walnut Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15202. (412)761-5666. Fax: (412)894-8175. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.artrep1.com. Contact: Cliff Knecht. Estab. 1972. Commercial illustration representative. Represents more than 20 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by the talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide a direct mail piece. Advertises in Graphic Artists Guild Directory of Illustration.
HOW TO CONTACT Send résumé, direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, and send JPEG samples by e-mail. Responds in 1 week. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of original art, tearsheets, slides, photographs. Obtains new talent directly or through recommendations from others.
SHARON KURLANSKY ASSOCIATES
192 Southville Rd., Southborough MA 01772. (508)460-6058. Fax: (508)480-9221. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.laughing-stock.com. Contact: Sharon Kurlansky. Estab. 1978. Commercial illustration representative. Represents illustrators. Clients: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms. Client list available upon request. Represents Tim Lewis, Blair Thornley, and Ronald Slabbers. Licenses stock illustration for 150 illustrators at www.laughing-stock.com in all markets.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. “Will develop promotional materials with talent. Portfolio presentation formatted and developed with talent also.”
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure, tearsheets, slides and SASE or e-mail with website address/online portfolio. Responds in 1 month if interested. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, photocopies.
CRISTOPHER LAPP—STILL & MOVING IMAGES
1211 Sunset Plaza Dr., Suite 413, Los Angeles CA 90069. (310)612-0040. Fax: (310)943-3793. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cristopherlapp.com. Contact: Cristopher Lapp. Estab. 1994. Specializes in canvas transfers, fine art prints, hand-pulled originals, limited edition.
HANDLES Decorative art, fashionable art, commercial and designer marketing. Clients include: Posner Fine Art, Gilanyi, Inc., Jordan Designs.
TERMS Keeps samples on file.
HOW TO CONTACT Send an e-mail inquiry.
MAGNET REPS
1783 S. Crescent Heights Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90035. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.magnetreps.com. Estab. 1998. Commercial illustration and art licensing agency. Represents 18 illustrators. Clients: advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, movie studios, publishing/books, record companies, character development and art licensing across all product categories. Represents Red Nose Studio, Bella Pilar, Nate Williams, Emiliano Ponzi, and Eleanor Grosch among others.
HANDLES Illustration. “Looking for artists with the passion to illustrate every day, an awareness of cultural trends in the world we live in, and a basic understanding of the business of illustration.”
TERMS Exclusive representation required. Advertising costs are split. For promotional purposes, talent must provide a well-developed, consistent portfolio. Advertises in Workbook and others.
HOW TO CONTACT Submit a web link to portfolio, or send 3 sample low-res JPEGs for review via e-mail only. Responds in 1 month. “We do not return unsolicited submissions.” Will contact artist via e-mail if interested.
TIPS “Be realistic about how your style matches our agency. We do not represent scientific, technical, medical, sci-fi, fantasy, military, hyper-realistic, story boarding, landscape, pin-up, cartoon or cutesy styles. We do not represent graphic designers or photographers, and we will not represent illustrators that imitate the style of an existing illustrator.”
MARLENA AGENCY
322 Ewing St., Princeton NJ 08540. (609)252-9405. Fax: (609)252-1949. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.marlenaagency.com. Estab. 1990. Commercial illustration representative. Represents approx. 30 illustrators from France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Canada and U.S. “We speak English, French, Spanish and Polish.” Specializes in conceptual illustration. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, publishing/books, theaters.
HANDLES Illustration, fine art and prints.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission; 35% if translation needed. Costs are shared by all artists. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide e-mailed and direct mail pieces, 3-4 portfolios. Advertises in Workbook. Many of the artists are regularly featured in CA annuals, The Society of Illustrators annuals, and American Illustration annuals. Agency produces promotional materials for artists, such as wrapping paper, calendars, and brochures.
HOW TO CONTACT Send tearsheets or e-mail low-resolution images. Responds in 1 week, only if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail appropriate materials. Portfolio should include tearsheets.
TIPS Wants artists with “talent, good concepts-intelligent illustration, promptness in keeping up with projects, deadlines, etc.”
MARTHA PRODUCTIONS, INC.
7550 W. 82nd St., Playa Del Rey CA 90293. (310)670-5300. Fax: (310)670-3644. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.marthaproductions.com. Contact: Martha Spelman, president. Estab. 1978. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 45 illustrators. Also licenses the work of illustrators. Specializes in illustration in various styles and media. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; developers; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; record companies; sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must be on our website. Advertises in Workbook.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail a few small JPEG files. Responds only if interested. Portfolio should include b&w and color samples. Obtains new talent through recommendations and solicitation.
TIPS “An artist seeking representation should have a strong portfolio with pieces relevant to advertising, corporate collateral or publishing markets. Check the rep’s website or ads to see the other talent they represent to determine whether the artist could be an asset to that rep’s group or if there may be a conflict. Reps are looking for new artists who already have a portfolio of salable pieces, a willingness to invest advertising of their own work and experience working in commercial art.”
MASLOV-WEINBERG
879 Florida St., San Francisco CA 94110. (415)641-4376. Fax: (415)695-0921. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.maslov.com. Estab. 1988. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 11 artists. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, movie studios, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, record companies, sales/promotion firms. Artists include Mark Matcho, Mark Ulriksen, Pamela Hobbs.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive representation required. Advertises in American Showcase, Workbook.
HOW TO CONTACT Send query letter with direct mail flier/brochure. Responds only if interested. After initial contact, write to schedule an appointment.
MB ARTISTS
775 Sixth Ave., #6, New York NY 10001. (212)689-7830. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mbartists.com. Contact: Mela Bolinao. Estab. 1986. Juvenile illustration representative. Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators and SCBWI. Represents over 45 illustrators. Specializes in illustration for juvenile markets. Markets include advertising agencies; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; toys/games.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Exclusive representation required. Rep receives 25% commission. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. Advertises in Picture Book, Directory of Illustration, Play Directory, Workbook, folioplanet.com, and www.theispot.com.
HOW TO CONTACT E-mail query letter with website address or send portfolio with flier/brochure, tear sheets, published books if available, and SASE. Responds in 1 week. Portfolio should include at least 10-15 images exhibiting a consistent style.
TIPS Leans toward “highly individual personal styles.”
MENDOLA ARTISTS
420 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10170. (212)986-5680. Fax: (212)818-1246. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mendolaart.com. Estab. 1961. Commercial illustration representative. Member of Society of Illustrators, Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 60 or more illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; sales/promotion firms. “Representing the industry’s leading illustration talent worldwide, we work with the top agencies, magazine corporations, and publishers. Exclusive representation is usually required. Send us an e-mail with a link to your website or JPEGs. We will contact you if interested in seeing additional work.”
MHS LICENSING
11100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 550, Minneapolis MN 55305. (952)544-1377. Fax: (952)544-8663. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mhslicensing.com. Contact: Marty H. Segelbaum, president. Estab. 1995. Licensing agency. Represents over 30 fine artists, photographers, illustrators and brands. Markets include paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books and other consumer products including giftware, stationery/paper, tabletop, apparel, home fashions, textiles, etc. Artists include Al Agnew, Amy Hautman, Amylee Weeks, Audrey Jeanne Roberts, Christine Adolph, Collin Bogle, Cranston Collection, Darrell Bush, H. Hargrove, Hautman Brothers, James Meger, Jennifer O’Meara, Judy Buswell, Julie Ingleman, Kathy Hatch, Louise Carey, Luis Fitch, Paper D’Art, Patrick Reid O’Brien, Robin Roderick, Ron King, Stephanie Ryan, Tim Nyberg, Tina Higgins, Victoria Schultz and Vitaly Geyman. Brands include Buck Wear, Munki Munki, Museware by Sheree, Smirk, Sparky & Marie and The Girls.
HANDLES Fine art, illustration, photography and brand concepts.
TERMS Negotiable with firm.
HOW TO CONTACT Send query letter with bio, tearsheets, approximately 10 low-res JPEGs via e-mail. See submission guidelines on website. “Keep your submission simple and affordable by leaving all the fancy packaging, wrapping and enclosures in your studio. 8½×11 tearsheets (inkjet is fine), biography, and SASE are all that we need for review.” Responds in 6 weeks. “No phone calls, please.” Portfolio should include color tearsheets. Send SASE for return of material.
TIPS “Our mutual success is based on providing manufacturers with trend-forward artwork. Please don’t duplicate what is already on the market but think instead, ‘What are consumers going to want to buy in 9 months, 1 year, or 2 years?’ We want to learn how you envision your artwork being applied to a variety of product types. Artists are encouraged to submit their artwork mocked-up into potential product collections ranging from stationery to tabletop to home fashion (kitchen, bed and bath). Visit your local department store or mass retailer to learn more about the key items in these categories. And, if you have multiple artwork styles, include them with your submission.”
MORGAN GAYNIN, INC.
194 Third Ave., New York NY 10003. (212)475-0440. Fax: (212)353-8538. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www.morgangaynin.com. Contact: Vicki Morgan and Gail Gaynin, partners. Estab. 1974. Currently not accepting submissions. See website for updates. Illustration representatives. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; magazines; books; sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. Advertises in directories, on the Web, direct mail.
HOW TO CONTACT Follow submission guidelines on website.
MUNRO CAMPAGNA ARTISTS REPRESENTATIVES
630 N. State St., #2109, Chicago IL 60654. (312)335-8925. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.munrocampagna.com. Contact: Steve Munro, president. Estab. 1987. Commercial illustration, photography representative. Member of SPAR, CAR (Chicago Artists Representatives). Represents 22 illustrators, 2 photographers. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; publishing/books. Represents Pat Dypold and Douglas Klauba.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 2 portfolios. Advertises in The Black Book and Workbook.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send query letter, bio, tearsheets and SASE. Responds in 2 weeks. After initial contact, write to schedule an appointment.
THE NEWBORN GROUP, INC.
115 W. 23rd St., Suite 43A, New York NY 10011. (212)989-4600. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.newborngroup.com. Estab. 1964. Commercial illustration representative. Member of Society of Illustrators; Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 12 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, design firms, editorial/magazines, publishing/books. Clients include Leo Burnett, Penguin Putnam, Time, Inc., Weschler, Inc.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. Advertises in Workbook and Directory of Illustration.
HOW TO CONTACT “Not reviewing new talent.”
PAINTED WORDS
310 W. 97th St., #24, New York NY 10025. Fax: (212)663-2891. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.painted-words.com. Estab. 1993. Represents 40 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies; design firms; editorial/magazines; publishing/books; children’s publishing.
HANDLES Illustration and author/illustrators.
TERMS Rep receives 20-25% commission. Cost for direct mail promotional pieces is paid by illustrator. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative.
HOW TO CONTACT “An artist seeking representation is encouraged to send a link to his or her website. We are currently seeking illustrators to add to our children’s publishing group, specifically those who have a talent for writing. Please do not e-mail manuscripts. If we are interested in the art style, we will request a writing sample. We are also looking for artists with experience in multimedia/apps. All samples and unsolicited manuscripts submitted via regular mail will be returned unopened.”
TIPS Wants artists with consistent style. “We are aspiring to build a larger children’s publishing division and specifically looking for author/illustrators for children’s publishing.”
DEBORAH PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS
P.O. Box 300127, Austin TX 78703. (512)970-9024. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.deborahpeacock.com or www.art-n-music.com. Contact: Deborah Peacock. Graphic design, public relations, promotions, photography and consultancy. Deborah Peacock Photography & Public Relations caters to businesses, products, actors and musicians, performing and visual artists; product photography, special events, videography and graphic/web design.
HANDLES Considers all media and all types of prints.
MARIA PISCOPO
1684 Decoto Rd., #271, Union City CA 94587. (714)356-4260. Fax: (888)713-0705. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mpiscopo.com. Contact: Maria Piscopo. Estab. 1978. Commercial photography representative. Member of SPAR, Women in Photography, Society of Illustrative Photographers. Market includes: advertising agencies, corporate and designer firms. Interested in reviewing illustration, photography, fine art and design. Representatives receive 25% commission.
TERMS Send query letter and samples via PDF to [email protected]. Do not call. Responds within 2 weeks, only if interested. E-mail for specifications of artwork.
TIPS Obtains new talent through personal referral and photo magazine articles. “Do lots of research. Be very businesslike, organized, professional and follow the above instructions!”
CAROLYN POTTS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. Box 6214, Evanston IL 60204. (312)560-6400. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cpotts.com. Estab. 1976. Commercial photography representative and marketing consultant for creative professionals. Thirty years experience in getting assignments for commercial photographers. Member of SPAR; CAR (Chicago Artists Reps). Specializes in contemporary advertising and design. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, publishing/books.
HANDLES Photography.
TERMS Rep receives 30-35% commission. Artists share cost of their direct mail postage and preparation. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 70% paid by artist; 30% paid by rep (after initial trial period wherein artist pays 100%). For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail piece.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send direct mail flyer/brochure and SASE. Responds in 3 days. After initial contact, write to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should include examples of published work.
TIPS Looking for artists with high level of professionalism, awareness of current advertising market, professional presentation materials and web site and positive attitude.
CHRISTINE PRAPAS/ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE
8402 SW Woods Creek Court, Portland OR 97219. (503)245-9511. Fax: (503)245-9512. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.christineprapas.com. Estab. 1978. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Member of AIGA and Graphic Artists Guild. “Promotional material welcome.”
KERRY REILLY: REPS
1826 Asheville Place, Charlotte NC 28203. (704)372-6007. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.reillyreps.com. Contact: Kerry Reilly. Estab. 1990. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Represents 16 illustrators, 2 photographers and animatics. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines. Clients include GM, VW, Disney World, USPO.
Kerry Reilly Reps is partnering with Steven Edsey & Sons.
HANDLES Illustration, photography. Looking for computer graphics Photoshop, Illustrator, FreeHand, etc.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. No geographic restrictions. Advertising costs are split 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide at least 2 pages printed leave-behind samples. Preferred format is 9×12 pages, portfolio work on 4×5 transparencies. Advertises in iSpot.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send direct mail flier/brochure or samples of work. Responds in 2 weeks. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio or drop off or mail tearsheets, slides, 4×5 transparencies.
TIPS “Have printed samples and electronic samples (in JPEG format).”
RETRO REPS
Martha Productions, 7550 W. 82nd St., Playa Del Rey CA 90293. (310)670-5300. Fax: (310)670-3644. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.retroreps.com. Contact: Martha Spelman, president. Estab. 1998. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 22 illustrators. Specializes in artists working in vintage or retro styles from the 1920s through 1970s.
LILLA ROGERS STUDIO
(781)641-2787. E-mail: [email protected] or via online contact form. Website: www.lillarogers.com. Contact: Susan McCabe or Ashley Lorenze, agents. Estab. 1984. Commercial illustration representatives. Represents 30 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, paper products, publishing/books, prints and posters, sales/promotion firms, children’s books, surface design. Artists include Lisa DeJhon, Matte Stephens, Carolyn Gavin, Bonnie Dain, Susy Pilgrim Waters.
Lilla provides mentoring and frequent events for the artists, including classes and guest art director lunches.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 35% commission. Exclusive representation required. Promotions include PRINT Magazine, Design*Sponge blog, Surtex NYC trade show, Printsource NYC trade show and other events; also runs extensive direct mail and e-mail newsletter campaigns.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail 3-5 JPEGs or a link to your website. Responds only if interested.
TIPS “It’s good to check out the agency’s website to see if you feel like it’s a good fit. Explain in your e-mail why you want an agent and why you think we are a good match. No phone calls, please.”
THE ROLAND GROUP
4948 St. Elmo Ave., Suite 201, Bethesda MD 20814. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.therolandgroup.com. Estab. 1988. Commercial illustration and photography representative. Member of SPAR, Society of Illustrators, Ad Club, Production Club. Represents 20 illustrators and over 300 photographers. Markets include advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; design firms; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books.
HANDLES Illustration and photography.
TERMS Rep receives 35% commission. Exclusive and non-exclusive representation available. Also works with artists on a project-by-project basis. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 8½×11 promo sheet. Advertises in American Showcase, Workbook, International Creative Handbook, The Black Book and KLIK.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send query letter, tearsheets and photocopies. Responds only if interested. Portfolio should include nonreturnable tearsheets, photocopies.
ROSENTHAL REPRESENTS
3850 Eddingham Ave., Calabasas CA 91302. (818)222-5445. Fax: (818)222-5650. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.rosenthalrepresents.com. Contact: Elise Rosenthal. Estab. 1979. Represents 25 artists and designers geared for creating products, such as: dinnerware, rugs, place mats, cutting boards, coasters, kitchen and bath textiles, bedding, wall hangings, children’s and baby products, stationary, and more. Specializes in licensing, merchandising art. Markets include manufacturers of tabletop products, rugs, kitchen and bath textiles, paper products/greeting cards, and more. Handles product designers and artists. Must know Photoshop and other computer programs to help artist adapt art into product mockups.
TERMS Rep receives 50% as a licensing agent. Exclusive licensing representation is required. No geographic restrictions. Artist contributes $800 once a year to exhibit wit us at our 2 all important trade shows, Surtex and Licensing Shows. For promotional purposes, talent must provide CD of artwork designs and website link if available. We advertise in Total Art Licensing. Only contact us if you have done product design and if you are willing to work hard. Must be willing to accept critiques and make corrections.
HOW TO CONTACT Send e-mail, and computer link, or direct mail flyer/brochure, tearsheets, photocopies, and SASE. Responds in 1 week. After initial contact, call for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, photographs, photocopies. Obtains new talent through seeing their work in trade shows, in magazines and through referrals.
SALZMAN INTERNATIONAL
1751 Charles Ave., Arcate CA 95521. (707)822-1751; (707)822-5500. Fax: (707)822-1751. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.salzint.com. Estab. 1982. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 20 illustrators. 20% of artwork is children’s book illustration. Staff includes Richard Salzman. Open to illustrators seeking representation. Accepting both new and established illustrators.
LIZ SANDERS AGENCY
2415 E. Hangman Creek Ln., Spokane WA 99224-8514. (509)993-6400. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.lizsanders.com. Contact: Liz Sanders, owner. Estab. 1985. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 10 illustrators. Specializes in marketing of individual artists “within an ever-evolving illustration world.” Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, juvenile markets, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, record companies, sales/promotion firms.
HANDLES Interested in illustration. “Looking for fresh, unique talent committed to long-term careers whereby the agent/talent relationship is mutually respectful, responsive and measurably successful.”
TERMS Rep receives 25-30% commission. Exclusive representation required. Advertises in Picturebook, American Showcase, Workbook, Directory of Illustration, direct mail material, traditional/electronic portfolio for agent’s personal presentations; means to advertise—if not substantially, then consistently.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send nonreturnable printed pieces or e-mailed web address. Responds only if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment, depending on geographic criteria. Portfolio should include tearsheets, photocopies and digital output.
TIPS “Concisely present a single, focused style supported by 8-12 strong samples. Only send a true portfolio upon request.”
JOAN SAPIRO ART CONSULTANTS
138 W. 12th Ave., Denver CO 80204. (303)793-0792. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.sapiroart.com. Contact: Kay Brouillette, principal. Estab. 1980. Specializes in “corporate art with other emphasis on hospitality, health care and art consulting/advising to private collectors.”
HANDLES All mediums of artwork.
TERMS Artist must be flexible and willing to ship work on consignment. Also must be able to provide sketches, etc., if commission piece involved. No geographic restrictions.
HOW TO CONTACT Mail JPEG images encompassing the range of your work identified with your name, title of work, medium, dimensions, and pricing contact information, pertinent information about your art and process. Optional inclusions: biography, CV or resume. Be willing to work on a commission basis. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you would like us to return your CD or printed images.
TIPS Obtains new talent through recommendations, publications, travel, research, university faculty.
THE SCHUNA GROUP
1503 Briarknoll Dr., Arden Hills MN 55112. (651)631-8480. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.schunagroup.com. Contact: JoAnne Schuna, owner/commercial illustration rep. Represents 15 illustrators. Markets include advertising, corporate/client direct, and design firms.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission and illustrators are expected to contribute to promotional costs.
HOW TO CONTACT “Send link to your website. Will respond via e-mail within a few weeks if interested.”
TIPS “Listing your website in your e-mail is helpful, so I can see more if interested. Do not send multiple images for review. Sending your website is sufficient.”
FREDA SCOTT, INC.
302 Costa Rica Ave., San Mateo CA 94402. (650)548-2446. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fredascott.com. Contact: Freda Scott, rep/president. Estab. 1980. Commercial photography, illustration or photography, commercial illustration representative and licensing agent. Represents 12 photographers, 8 illustrators. Licenses photographers and illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, architects, corporate/client direct, designer firms, developers, direct mail firms, paper products/greeting cards.
HANDLES Illustration, photography.
TERMS Rep receives 25% as standard commission. Advertising costs paid entirely by talent. For promotional purposes, talent must provide mailers/postcards. Advertises in Workbook and American Showcase/Illustrators.
HOW TO CONTACT Send link to website. Responds, only if interested, within 2 weeks. Rep will contact the talent for portfolio review, if interested.
TIPS Obtains new talent through submissions and recommendations from other artists, art directors and designers.
S.I. INTERNATIONAL
43 E. 19th St., 2nd Floor, New York NY 10003. (212)254-4996. Fax: (212)995-0911. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www.si-i.com. Contact: Donald Bruckstein, artists relations. Estab. 1983. Commercial illustration representative. Member of SPAR, Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 50 illustrators. Specializes in license characters, educational publishing and children’s illustration, digital art and design, mass market paperbacks. Markets include design firms; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms; licensing firms; digital art and design firms.
HANDLES Illustration. Looking for artists “who have the ability to do children’s illustration and to do license characters either digitally or reflectively.”
TERMS Rep receives 25-30% commission. Advertising costs are split 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. “Contact agency for details. Must have mailer.” Advertises in Picture Book.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send query letter, tearsheets. Responds in 3 weeks. After initial contact, write for appointment to show portfolio of tearsheets, slides.
SUSAN AND CO.
P.O. Box 264, Leavenworth WA 98826. (206)232-7873. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.susanandco.com. Estab. 1979. Artist representative for illustrators, commercial illustration representative. Member of SPGA. Represents 19 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, publishing/books.
HANDLES Looks for “current illustration styles.”
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. National representation is required. Advertising costs are split: 75% paid by talent; 25% paid by representative.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send e-mail letter and samples. Responds in 2 weeks, only if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment. Portfolio should “be representative of unique style.”
THOSE 3 REPS
501 Second Ave., Suite A-600, Dallas TX 75226. (214)871-1316. Fax: (214)880-0337. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.those3reps.com. Estab. 1989. Member of Dallas Society of Visual Community. Represents illustrators and photographers. Specializes in commercial art. Clients: advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines.
HANDLES Illustration, photography (including digital).
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive area representation is required. Advertising costs are split 70% paid by talent; 30% paid by representative. For promotional purposes, talent must provide 2 new pieces every 2 months, national advertising in sourcebooks and at least 1 mailer. Advertises in Workbook, own book.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send query letter and PDFs. Responds in days or weeks only if interested. After initial contact, call to schedule an appointment, drop off or mail in appropriate materials. Portfolio should include digital prints.
TIPS Wants artists with “strong unique consistent style.”
THREE IN A BOX, INC.
67 Mowat Ave., Suite 236, Toronto ON M6K 3E3, Canada. (212)643-0896. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.threeinabox.com. Estab. 1990. Commercial illustration representative. Member of Graphic Artists Guild. Represents 53 illustrators, 2 photographers. Specializes in illustration. Licenses illustrators and photographers. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, paper products/greeting cards, publishing/books, record companies, sales/promotion firms.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail query letter and URL. Responds in 1 week. After initial contact, rep will call if interested. Send only links to website.
CHRISTINA A. TUGEAU: ARTIST AGENT, LLC
3009 Margaret Jones Lane, Williamsburg VA 23185. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.catugeau.com. Contact: Christina Tugeau, owner. Estab. 1994. Children’s publishing market illustration representative (K-12). Member of SCBWI. Represents 35 illustrators. Specializes in children’s book publishing and educational market and related areas. Represents Stacey Schuett, Christine Kornacki, Patrice Barton, Roger Motzkus, Melissa Iwai, Jaimi Zollars, Jason Wolff, Jeremy Tugeau, Priscilla Burris, John Kanzler, Martha Aviles, Ana Ochoa, and Sarah Beise, among others artists of North America.
HANDLES Illustration. Must be proficient at illustrating children and animals in a variety of interactive situations, backgrounds, full color/b&w, and with a strong narrative sense.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Exclusive U.S. representation is required. For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail promo(s), 8-10 good “back up” samples (multiples). North American artists only.
HOW TO CONTACT “For first contact, e-mail a few JPEG samples and a live link to website. Responds immediately!”
TIPS “You should have a style uniquely and comfortably your own. Be a cooperative team player and be great with deadlines. Will consider young, new artists to the market with great potential and desire, and of course published, more experienced North American illustrators. Best to study and learn the market standards and expectations by representing yourself for a while when new to the market.”
GWEN WALTERS ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE
1801 S. Flagler Dr.,#1202, W. Palm Beach FL 33401. (561)805-7739. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.gwenwaltersartrep.com. Contact: Gwen Walters. Estab. 1976. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 60+ illustrators. Clients: advertising agencies; corporations/client direct; editorial/magazines; paper products/greeting cards; publishing/books; sales/promotion firms. “I lean more toward book publishing.” Represents Gerardo Suzan, Rosario Valderrama, Lane Gregory, Susan Spellman, Judith Pfeiffer, Yvonne Gilbert, Gary Torrisi, Larry Johnson, Pat Paris, Scott Wakefield, Tom Barrett, Linda Pierce and many more.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Charges for color photocopies. For promotional purposes, talent must provide direct mail pieces.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send résumé, bio, direct mail flier/brochure. After initial contact, representative will call. Portfolio should include “as much as possible.”
WASHINGTON ARTISTS’ REPRESENTATIVE, INC.
22727 Cielo Vista, #2, San Antonio TX 78255-9501. (210)872-1409. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.washingtonartrep.com. Contact: Dick Washington, commercial illustration representative. Estab. 1983. Represents 17 illustrators.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, e-mail website or images. Responds in 2 weeks, only if interested. Usually obtains new talent through recommendations and solicitation.
WATSON & SPIERMAN PRODUCTIONS
W+S+W Creative, 636 Broadway, Suite 708, New York NY 10012. (212)431-4480. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.watsonspierman.com. Estab. 1992. Commercial illustration/photography representative. Member of SPAR. Represents 9 fine artists, 8 illustrators, 10 photographers. Specializes in general illustration, photography. Markets include advertising agencies, design firms, galleries, paper products/greeting cards, record companies, publishing/books, sales/promotion firms, corporations/client direct, editorial/magazines. Artists include Kan, Monica Lind, Daniel Arsenault, Adam Brown, Bryan Helm, Paul Swen, Joseph Ilan, Frank Siteman, North Sullivan, Kim Harlow, Annabelle Verhoye, Pierre Chanteau, Kristofer Dan-Bergman, Lou Wallach, Eva Byrene, Dan Cotton, Glenn Hilario, Paula Romani, Dannielle Siegelbaum, Ty Wilson, Fulvia Zambon.
HANDLES Commercial, illustration, and photography.
TERMS Rep receives 30% commission. Exclusive representation required. Advertising costs are paid by artist. Artist must publish every year in a sourcebook with all Watson & Spierman talent. Advertises in Blackbook and Workbook.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send link to website. Responds only if interested. After initial contact, drop off or mail portfolio. Portfolio should include b&w, color, finished art, original art, photographs, tearsheets.
TIPS “We love to hear if an artist has an ad out or recently booked a job. Those are the updates that are most important to us.”
THE WILEY GROUP
1535 Green St., Suite 301, San Francisco CA 94123. (415)441-3055. Fax: (415)520-0999. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.thewileygroup.com. Contact: David Wiley, owner. Estab. 1984. Represents a broad spectrum of unique commercial artists. Over 28 years of experience in marketing, advertising and promotional work paired with a long-time fascination and appreciation of the arts, marketing and communication. David matches up U.S. and worldwide agencies in advertising, graphic design, publishing with illustrators who can best present their products in innovative, effective ways. Past clients have included Disney, Coca Cola, Smithsonian, Microsoft, Nike, Oracle, Google, Random House, Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals, National Geographic, Super Bowl XLII, Twinlab, FedEx, Nestle Corp., Apple Computers. Specialties include building working relationships between illustrators and hiring professionals through individualized problem solving and creative processes.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission with a bonus structure. No geographical restriction.
HOW TO CONTACT Actively seeking stop-motion, animation and 3D artists with solid illustration skills. “First and foremost, we receive an extensive numbers of inquiries, so responses might be delayed. If you do not hear back within 20 days, please resubmit noting in the subject line that it is your second submission. Before submitting, please read the following: We only represent commercial illustrators, no photographers. It is important you familiarize yourself with our agency and the artists we represent, understanding the styles we currently manage and the work we do with our clients (also visit our blog or Facebook page). We are only interested in adding unique and well-developed styles that will fit within our portfolio of talent, so understanding our current portfolio is a big part of your submission process. Once you have done so, and feel there may be a fit, please e-mail your information. Be sure to include the following: Introduction (including who you are and your professional background), the style and medium that best describes you, a list of clients, sample images in JPEG format only (with a max total size of 3MB) and a link to your website, blog, Facebook page or other relevant professional information. We do not accept mailed printed samples and will not return them if sent without previous agreement.”
DEBORAH WOLFE, LTD.
731 N. 24th St., Philadelphia PA 19130. (215)232-6666. Fax: (215)232-6585. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.illustrationonline.com. Contact: Deborah Wolfe. Estab. 1978. Commercial illustration representative. Represents 30 illustrators. Markets include advertising agencies, corporations/client direct, design firms, editorial/magazines, publishing/books, animation.
HANDLES Illustration.
TERMS Rep receives 25% commission. Advertises in Workbook, Directory of Illustration Picturebook and The Medical Sourcebook.
HOW TO CONTACT For first contact, send an e-mail with samples or a web address. Responds in 3 weeks.