Why Corporations Collect Art

What are the reasons corporations collect art? There are definite benefits to the company, their employees, clients and the community, as well as to the artists represented in those collections.

Top Art Fairs in America

Art Fair Calendar has announced the results of its 4th annual “America’s Best Art Fairs” survey

How Artists Earn: Art-Related Products

Artists may add a much-needed price point spread, or even attract an entirely new audience who are not prospective collectors of original art.

How Artists Earn: Tattoo Art

Earning a living through the art of tattoo, two artists speak about the business and the challenges they face.

Working with a Chain Retailer Yields Big Sales

Bill Kaufmann and Cynthia Mosedale of Linden Hills Pottery seized an extraordinary opportunity to partner with a popular chain store to sell their work – with amazing results.

How Artists Earn: Art Commissions

Taking commissions isn’t for everyone; it requires a mindset where the artist is excited about the collaborative effort involved in producing a personalized piece of art.

How Artists Earn: Art Licensing

Artists who license clearly benefit from multiple contractual agreements, each one producing a stream of income.

How Artists Earn: Wholesale and Online Retail

There are a lot of ways to make a living from your art these days: online retail, in-person events, consignment and galleries, old-fashioned word-of-mouth, and of course, wholesale.

Keep Art Collectors Coming Back

Don’t lose track of your existing customers. They are the key to growing your creative business.

The Art of Silence

Silence can be your friend, and a great tool to move from the sale to the close.

Where to Sell Art Online

Want to increase your art sales by selling online? Here’s what you need to know.

Are You Consigning Art Without a Contract?

Are you currently consigning your work, or thinking about doing so? Read this first.

The 3D Art Sales Experience

An interesting aspect of the VR experience is that mobile shopping is also available through presenting 3D galleries on their smartphone application

Building Trust and Longevity in Artist/Gallery Relationships

You may have noticed, one of the signs of a reputable and trustworthy gallery is they have represented many of their artists for several years.