by guest blogger Connie Mettler Each year, Art Fair Calendar surveys art lovers and fans to determine and rank the best fairs and festivals in the U.S. Here’s their 2020 lineup. Chicago’s Old Town Art Fair was named the #1 art fair in the country in the 2019 ArtFairCalendar.com’s 8th “Best Art Fair […]
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Become an Art Collector
Guest writer and color expert Amy Wax shares compelling reasons to become an art collector.
5 Ways to Grow Your Art Business
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Art Business Checklist & Cheat Sheet
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How an Entrepreneur Built an Online Wearable Art Business
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