Visual Artists…Why Have A Manager Or Agent?

I keep stumbling across this question online. The ArtBiz blog once asked the following questions of it's readership: Is there such a thing as a fine art representative or agent (not gallerist) who can do all the work for you? If so, how are they paid and how do you find them? There were a large number of responses the last time I looked. One of the contributors, a Maria Brophy, advocates representing yourself even though she...