Art can translate perfectly into different formats that enhance living environments. Each of these five artists approaches the marketplace for interior design products in their own unique way.
Artist Success: Marketing Tips from a Pro
People are losing those ‘real life’ connections and I think they miss them. My events connect me to my collectors and create excitement for each of us
Want to Enter the Wholesale Marketplace?
Are you ready to take your art or handmade products into the wholesale market? Start planning ahead of time. Small creative entrepreneurs often work alone or perhaps with a partner, but jumping into the wholesale marketplace means you need to think big. Wholesaling is a sustainable model based on repeat orders and growing […]
Artist Success: Making a Soul Connection
I think my strength is the willingness to admit my unheroic truths. We connect in the humble and vulnerable spaces that make us mere mortals.
Art Fair Show Tips: Making Sales After the Show
Consider in-person meetings at a show to be the beginning of a longer sales cycle, resulting in future transactions.
Art Fair Show Tips: How to Make More Sales
Touch is a key element of customer experience. Encourage shoppers to feel the weight, texture, and quality of the work for sale.
Art Fair Show Tips: Booth Display
A multi-level display is often quite effective in a show booth, but this will depend on your medium and the size of your work.
Artist-Run Gallery Space as a Model for Success
These self-directed artists didn’t seek gallery representation. Instead, they opened their own retail spaces to display art and interact with collectors.
Why Artists Must Say No
It can be hard to turn down cash in favor of pursuing your dream and fulfilling your business vision. But will it mean you are spending your time helping someone else fulfill their vision instead?
Studio Production Goes to the Wholesale Marketplace
The line is constantly changing in order to provide a variety of price points as well as fresh colorways to keep existing clients interested and attract new clients.
Licensed Art Goes to the Wholesale Marketplace
by Carolyn Edlund Two licensed artists recently represented their work at a wholesale trade show. Here’s how their designs evolved from idea to products sold in retail stores. Inspired by her background in classical illustration, artist Cherish Flieder started painting abstracts to grow and explore artistically. One of her designs was spotted by Anne […]
3 Website Updates Artists Need for the New Year
Even if you don’t have the latest greatest website design and a super current blog, your available works, bio and list of shows should be up to date.
Art Business Planning with a Reality Check
Artist advocate, strategist and educator Elizabeth Hulings talks about dreaming big, trusting yourself and staying balanced in your art business.
Sell Art in the Hospitality Market
Is your work a good fit for the hospitality market? Buyers in this sector are always in need of art.
