Art Patron Program

Summary: Steadman introduces his Art Patron and Art Collector Programs.

The Art Patron Program is outlined below.

The Art Collector Program is on a separate page.

Are you an Art Patron or an Art Collector?

If you have ever thought of yourself as a “Patron of the Arts,” or an “Art Collector,” here is a chance to prove it. Become one of my Art Patrons or Art Collectors. I am very confident you will enjoy the experience and consider it a very smart decision over time. It can also be fun and satisfying and enriching in ways you might not expect.

Is there a difference between an Art Patron and an Art Collector?

Yes! From my perspective there is a very significant difference. However a single individual can be both. What is the difference between the two categories? Here is a brief outline:

Art Patron

This individual provides financial support in the form of a financial gift or other types of support (e.g travel, lodging, access, facilities, promotion) to an artist. The key distinction is that the Patron supports the artist by supporting the creation of new art. This may or may not come with specific instructions on how this money is to be used (e.g. for the creation of new paintings, travel, exhibitions, etc..). The Patron may or may not have specific desires for art to be created for them (e.g they may want an artwork dedicated to them or they may want a part of a series to add to their own art collection). The Patron may or may not even want any art pieces at all. The Patron receives benefits from the artist. These are better discussed through a personal (face to face) meeting with Steadman Uhlich or a phone call if you are some distance. Some Patrons also participate in the Steadman Uhlich Visiting Artist Program too. That is described more fully on a special page on this site.

The Steadman Uhlich Visiting Artist Program is a very easy way for many people to participate in the support of a working artist and for them to receive generous benefits in return.

Art Collector

This individual buys multiple pieces of artwork that have already been created by the artist. This can be very specific (the collector picks the individual pieces) or it can be the choice of the artist. The collector gets greater value and benefits than they would if they only selected one piece or if they bought pieces over a long period. Please note that there is more information below focused on the Art Collector Program, so please continue reading this page.

In short, the difference between the two is that the Art Patron supports the creation of NEW artwork while the Art Collector purchases work that has already been created.

Please note that there is a separate page focused on the Art Collector Program, so please continue reading and click the link to go to that special page.

What are the benefits?

The benefits to both levels in the Steadman Uhlich Patron & Collector Program are substantial. The Art Patron Program is something you will find extremely valuable as time goes on. I guarantee it! The Earlier and Longer you are one of my Art Patrons, the greater your rewards. My Art Patrons get very significant added value for their support of my work. If you would like to learn more about becoming one of my Art Patrons or Art Collectors, please give me a phone call so we can meet in person to discuss this. I am sure you will find the opportunity stimulating and rewarding.

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Steadman Uhlich Art Patron Program

If you have ever thought of yourself as a “Patron of the Arts,” here is a chance to prove it. Become one of my Art Patrons.

The benefits are substantial. The Art Patron Program is something you will find extremely valuable as time goes on. I guarantee it! The Earlier and Longer you are a member, the greater your rewards. My Art Patrons get very significant added value for their support of my work.

Many years ago artists created their best work for their Patrons. I do the same today for my Patrons.

Today, professional artists are often creating works aimed at a Retail Art Galleries and a “commercial” or “retail” market. In my opinion, this ‘dilutes’ the ‘Art.’ It means the artist is creating things that are meant to be ‘sellable’ (by the judgement of a very few retail art gallery owners). This truly prevents the artist from pursuing many creative ideas that do not have a perceived retail market. This is a mostly ‘modern’ phenomenon. Many years ago, artists created either for their own pleasure, for “The Church,” or for some wealthy “Patron.” Of the three, the Patron served a very special role in financially supporting the artist (to some limits) and gave the artist freedom to be creative. Today, most “Art Patrons” look no further than a tax deduction possibility for their local museum or symphony. There is another possibility enjoyed by a few enlightened individuals.

Here is your chance to become a true Patron of an individual artist. This special program is available to a select few who value the creativity of the artist (that’s me) and want to have an exclusive and rewarding relationship with the artist. These Patrons are supporting creating things at the highest level. My Patrons always get “more, better, bigger, exclusive, and The Best” of my work. This works to benefit us both. My Art Patron Program is very flexible and your participation is ‘custom tailored’ to your interests (e.g. Paintings, Photography, Portraits). Each of my Patrons is recognized and receives significant value beyond their financial contribution.

If you would like to learn more about becoming one of my Art Patrons, please give me a phone call so we can meet in person to discuss this. I am sure you will find the opportunity stimulating and rewarding. There is no Tax Deduction for this Patronage. Instead, you may gain a very special place in Art History as well as “more, better, bigger, and The Best.”

Steadman’s Visiting Artist Program for Patrons and Collectors

Here is an example of ONE way some of my Patrons and Collectors have participated in my unique and creative Patrons Program. I want to describe this for you in a way that will answer your questions, so it takes a special page to do that, The Steadman Uhlich Visiting Artist Program 2011. Please follow this link to learn more about how you could receive generous and unusual benefit from this very easily and perhaps at little or even no cost to you. It costs you nothing to spend a minute learning how this works, yet what you may get from it is something that most people say is “priceless.”
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Please Note!

This above is Part 1 of a two-page article. Please read the page that is focused on Art Collectors and the special benefits available to them through the unique Steadman Uhlich Art Collector Program.

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Art Patron Testimonial Letter

Third Example of Visiting Artist Program Results for a Host Family

Verbatim Testimonial Letter. The writer was also a Host in Steadman’s Visiting Artist Program.

To Whom it May Concern,

I have known Steadman Uhlich since I first walked into his Art Gallery in 2006. I became one of his Patrons after that. Since then he has made a number of portraits of me and members of our family. The portraits of my children, and the ones of my wife and myself are the best we have ever seen.

I also had Steadman stay with my family at our home while we served as Hosts in his Visiting Artist Program in Fall 2010. At the time he was preparing for his 2011 travels out West.

It was a joy to have him in our home for several months.

In short, I trust him. I have found him to be at all times a completely honest person who thinks of others with compassion. He also has a god-given talent to create something beautiful or distinctive for his portrait clients.

He’s a lot of fun to be around, we miss him! I highly recommend the Visiting Artist Program with Steadman Uhlich!

Over the weeks he stayed with us, I have seen and talked with Steadman for many hours, spent time getting to know him and his art and enjoyed our time together. We shared meals, stories, and deep beliefs. He is a man of good character, honest, and trustworthy.

As a guest at our home for several weeks, Steadman was good with my five kids, offered to tutor them in art and geography, and he even befriended our dog and walked him and fed him and the cat while we were traveling. He also got along well with my brother, in-laws and my father too. He was a quiet house guest as he was always working on his computer projects and writing his book and editing his websites.

Since I am interested in photography, Steadman was good enough to give me private lessons on lighting, exposure, composition, use of the camera and techniques. He even helped me create some very special photos I made as gift for our 20th Wedding Anniversary. He helped me by explaining very technical things in laymen’s terms and by demonstrating what could be done. He also encouraged me to take the pictures to learn by doing with his guidance. He really helped me gain confidence in making photos using ambient or natural light and making portraits of my family too. My wife and I have 5 children and we take a lot of photos.

I love photography and I was able to learn much more with Steadman’s help than I would ever learn on my own! The tips and tricks that I learned about photography will stay with me for the rest of my life. In addition, he took pictures of my family, that I am just not able to capture, that are truly a treasure!

When it came time for me to purchase some new camera equipment, Steadman helped me select the camera gear and get a very good selection of equipment and at a very good price too.

Steadman also visited my business and assisted me in photographing my staff for our website photos. He showed me simple ways to use ambient light and how to create fun and expressive photos of my staff that serve our business well.

When Steadman left our home to begin his travels, he left behind gifts for all of us, including very special photographs of my family members, and a strong friendship. We keep in touch and enjoy seeing his photos as he travels. He is a friend.

I encourage others to participate in his Visiting Artist Program as you will be surprised what he can do for you too. I have complete confidence he will make beautiful and priceless things for you too.

I have seen hundreds of his photographs and portraits in his art gallery and in his portfolios. Each one is unique and so many of them cause us to say “WOW” and be amazed by the image. His portraits of our children have a special place in our home and always fascinate our visitors because they are so different and yet they each capture something of the personalities of our children too. Highly recommended!

—Dr. B. B., Birmingham, Alabama (name withheld to protect privacy)

What Impression will your portrait make?

The hundreds of Global Impressions comments seen via the colorful link blocks below are a reflection of what people see in the portraits, art photographs, and paintings made by Steadman Uhlich.

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