The Clark Hulings Fund

The Clark Hulings Fund (CHF) is a non-profit organization that provides visual artists with marketing and financial tools to be able to make a living off of their art. Launched in 2013 by the Clark Hulings Estate, CHF is known to offer educational business and entrepreneurial programming to working artists and creatives. These programs help visual artists compete in an increasingly complex marketplace.[1]

History

The origin of The Clark Hulings Fund stems from the life and accomplishments of Clark Hulings. Clark Hulings (November 20, 1922 - February 2, 2011) was an American painter that worked in the realist style.[2]

Before Clark Hulings became a full-time gallery painter, he was a commercial artist and at the age of 40 he decided to quit his job to pursue his painting career.[3] In 1966, Hulings married Mary Belfi and together they had a daughter named Elizabeth. Elizabeth and her mother would go on to become the main initiators of The Clark Hulings Fund.[4] The Clark Hulings Fund has around 20 fellows who are supported by the program. The Fund enables artists to make a living from their work by teaching the proper business skills necessary to allow artists to market themselves.

Organization

The programming of CHF is centered around educational guidance by teaching strategic business aid, training, and targeted financial assistance. The CHF program is called The Business Accelerator Program, that consists of discussion in business strategy, which includes podcasts, written articles, visual art events, webinars, and panel discussions.[5]

References
  1. ABI. "Managing an Artist's Legacy" Retrieved on 21 September 2017.
  2. Granberry,Michael."Dallas art collectors, including T. Boone Pickens, really dig the paintings of the late Clark Hulings" Retrieved on 21 September 2017.
  3. Edlund, Carolyn."How Artists Can Inoculate Themselves Against Rejection" Retrieved on 21 September 2017.
  4. Kralik, Brandon."The Enduring Legacy of Clark Hulings" Retrieved on 21 September 2017.
  5. Scutari, Mike."Details, Details: The Fund Helping Artists Boost Their Business Acumen" Retrieved on 21 September 2017.
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