Is your art business set up for commission work? Use these basics to cultivate sales and help things run smoothly.
Use Leverage to Grow Your Art Business
How artists can work more efficiently, increase opportunities and close more sales by using leverage.
Contemporary Art Becomes Rug Design
Abstract painter Laura Parker moved beyond the canvas to envision her work as handcrafted rugs. She speaks about her journey and the cause she has embraced.
How One Artist Self-Published a Book
Painter Josh Lance tells the story of traveling the world and creating art through the publication of a book that documents his life and work.
Reframe Rejection and Find the Positive
Don’t let the fear of rejection stop you. Instead of looking at what you have to lose, consider what you have to gain.
Create Better Displays of Your Art
There’s an art to creating effective art displays — the kind that attract viewers and engage them with your work. Peter Dunn of Gallery System Art Displays shares some best practices for achieving this, with a three-step process that artists can use when planning exhibition for art fairs, open studios, or their homes.
Why Paint a Series?
When an artist creates a series of works, it’s an opportunity to make a powerful statement.
Sell Your Art on Instagram
Ready to make online sales? Instagram is an outstanding e-commerce platform for visual artists.
The Power of an Artist Story
Anita Nevar uses her true story in conjunction with her painting portfolio to make a strong connection with her target audience.
Partnering High End Real Estate and Art
Art and luxury properties can be a good mix. This realtor works with artists to make sales of both.
Your Next Artist Email Campaign
Email marketing is an effective way to connect with art lovers and potential customers. Here’s how to write emails that build relationships and make sales.
Build Your Email Subscriber List
How do artists increase their sales? By staying in touch with prospects over time through email campaigns. Here’s how to get that subscriber list built.
Rethink Your Mindset About Pricing Art
Pricing and money can be uncomfortable subjects for artists. Your mindset plays a role in how you price and position your products, the marketplace you choose, and your confidence level.
Finding Your Artistic Voice
A recent conversation with photographer/teacher Karen Hutton ranged deeply into understanding and sharing one’s artistic voice, and the opportunity we have to act as cultural visionaries.
