As an artist, your most valuable time is spent in the studio. How can you get the help you need to run the rest of your business?
Art Business Checklist & Cheat Sheet
Building an art business? You will need knowledge, planning, organization and presentation skills. Here’s our checklist with links to articles on many topics.
How to Use Testimonials to Sell More Art
Testimonials can be quotes from your existing customers who have a positive experience to share about how your art has enhanced their lives.
How an Entrepreneur Built an Online Wearable Art Business
Israeli entrepreneur Shahaf Gal runs Bones and Balloons, a fun, contemporary clothing and accessories company that sells wearables featuring colorful collage designs.
How Artists Can Fight Copyright Infringement
Artists who have experienced copyright infringement have options, including self-help techniques that can stop intellectual property theft.
12 Key Resources for Artist Opportunities
This list shares 12 website directories with listings for visual artists. Find opportunities for exhibitions, competitions, art shows, residencies, classes, studio space and more.
Artist Success: Turning Publicity Into Sales
Painter Elisa Sheehan received major media attention for her art, and turned those opportunities into sales.
Conversation on the State of Art Licensing
A lot of artists are hesitant to get into art licensing because they don’t understand it. They also are afraid to send out their art because they don’t want to be rejected. So, art licensing is confusing and it’s scary.
Successful Art Sales Conversations
As the artist, you are the expert on your work, and have the most information to assist the prospect in making a decision.
How to Share Your Life as an Inspired Artist
Many people wish they could be artists, and imagine the artist’s life is passionate, free and creative. That might not always be true, but what you share with your audience can shape the interest they have in your work.
Use Online Apps to Market Your Art
As an artist, one of the hardest things is to stand out from the crowd. Posting your latest work is great, but what about between those days/weeks that you’re working on a newbie?
Artists Speak Out About Selling Through Instagram
Instagram is currently the largest social media driver of online art sales, demanding attention as a potential source of revenue. I asked artists who have sold on the platform for their opinions, strategies and experiences.
How to Build a Vibrant Art Community
Artists who work in isolation don’t thrive as much as artists with a supportive community. Here’s how they start and grow.
How to Wholesale Your Work to Major Retailers
Some chains have corporate headquarters where buyers will meet with vendors or their representatives to place orders for distribution nationally, or make purchases for large regions of the country.
