Blog
Notes from the team on Valise, the art world, and more.
- Brian Sholis
Valise Reading Roundup 02
Readings relevant to Valise users—and to others who like to think about making a life and career in the art world, keeping themselves organized, and using software to do one or both.
- Brian Sholis
Behind the name Valise
Five years ago, while building the spreadsheet-template precursor to Valise, I asked myself, “If this was an artwork, which artwork would it be?” And then it hit me.
- Brian Sholis
Valise Reading Roundup 01
Readings relevant to Valise users—and to others who like to think about making a life and career in the art world, keeping themselves organized, and using software to do one or both.
- Brian Sholis
An interview with Christy Matson
We sit down with Los Angeles–based artist Christy Matson to discuss her latest show, “Index Color,” and her woven wall-based works.
- Brian Sholis
Some things to consider before your first show
Perhaps you’re just out of school and about to have your first solo exhibition in a commercial gallery, or you’re a little more seasoned and beginning a relationship with a new dealer. Here are a few things that, in our experience, are good to discuss transparently to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.
- Ross Zurowski
How we think about longevity
We place a lot of trust in software and software companies these days, but they regularly let us down. How can you trust Valise to last the decades you might need it to?
- Brian Sholis
Why tracking your artwork matters
No one dreams of becoming an artist because they want to manage a small business. But keeping track of artwork details, production expenses, consignments, and sales not only gives you cover when confusion arises—it also helps you take advantage of unexpected opportunities.