ABOUT GUTTERSAINT

With 40 year's of experience as an artist manager, producer of recordings and live concerts, writer, photographer, visual artist and more, my company GUTTERSAINT offers an exceptional and unorthodox approach to business in the arts and entertainment industry.  No one else can offer such an extensive experience in a vast variety of artistic disciplines --
and a documented, successful track record to prove it. 

VAST EXPERIENCE

“Mr. Garretson completely understands the vulnerable nature of the artist, is always encouraging and these traits help to offer comfort and instill trust. He has always been an invaluable supporter, dedicated overseer, and trusted friend. I highly recommend you consider him as a person of incredible knowledge and vast experience from whom you would benefit greatly from by welcoming him into your collective.”

LYDIA LUNCH

- Artist, Writer, Musican, Actor

BEST

MANAGER

"I would never have had a career, not to mention two number one entries on the pop charts, if it hadn't have been for Tom.  And I'm the only artist in Norway to have all my expenses covered.  You should have Tom Garretson as your manager."

SILJE NERGAARD

- Norwegian Recording Artist speaking to Sondre Lerche

PERFECTLY CONDUCTED

"He has arranged concert tours for me, which have always been perfectly conducted. Also, I have had a major benefit of his talents for negotiation in regards to my recording contract with Sony Classical, in which he was primarily responsible for handling. I have only positive things to express about Tom Garretson, and I can warmly recommend him without reservation."

ARVE TELLEFSEN

- Classical Violinist

GREAT MANAGEMENT

"I wish every artist had management like you provide.  Our lives would be much easier."

YNGVE NÆSS

- A&R Director, Universal Music

BEST WORK

“I played the demos that Tom Garretson produced for my new album to my manager.  He said this might be the best work I've ever done.”

ANNE GRETE PREUS

- Musician, Recording Artist

WORK IN THE ARTS

As a visual artist myself I feel this has given me the edge on my business compeition in that I've extensively developed my visual intelligence.  This has been used to the benefit of my clients in my art direction and in the creation of posters, product packaging, and film/TV/cinema advertisements. I have assisted with Lydia Lunch's exhbitions in Paris and New York, and co-produced at the presitgious arts space The Kitchen in New York. 

I've worked professionally and creatively for over twenty years with the artists such as Lydia Lunch, Annie Sprinkle, Diamanda Galas and Beth B, as well as having recorded my own music and created my own artworks for exhibition.  I have performed my work at the Venice Biennale (2009) and also at the European Cultural Capital Festival (2008). 

My academic training includes a Master Degree in Art History and a BA in Musicology. My MA thesis focused on the influence of Berlin Cabaret on the visual arts, and how many of modernism's art movements were directly influenced by cabaret.  I also have training in drawing, painting, and in glass art, and I work primarily in art photography, sound, and performance. I continue to exhibit my own artworks in Norway, the USA, and other countries. 

As an artist, I offer my clients a deeper understanding on the creative process as well as first-hand experience in the business of art.