Artist Linda Finstad used coffee to build her art business (in the most difficult of times) and brighten the lives of others.
What Motivates Art Collectors?
How collectors gain from appreciating and purchasing your art, and what artists need to know about communicating this message.
Digital Artist Launches a Successful Solo Show
Digital artist Carole Boyd planned and implemented a successful solo show in her community. Here’s how she did it.
I Needed to Find Myself Before Starting My Own Art Business
Jenn Cohen, founder of Facsimile, shares her journey as an artist and finding balance as a creative entrepreneur.
How to Give Confident Presentations about Your Art
An excerpt from the new e-course Reach More with Video: A Digital Guide for Creatives from Colour In Your Life. Founder Graeme Stevenson addresses challenges artists face when speaking publicly, and how to overcome them.
Advice for Artists: The Value of a Personal Network
Arts advocate and marketing expert Rickie Leiter shares recommendations on how artists can earn opportunities and publicity through building a network.
Advice for Artists: Secure Opportunities and Promote Your Events
We asked artist advocate and marketing expert Rickie Leiter about making the most of opportunities and publicity.
How Artists Use Video for Marketing
Video rules online and in social media. Artists are using this format in different ways to share their work and engage potential customers.
Plan for Success by Mapping Your Art Business
Here’s a method of “big picture” planning to guide you in building your art business.
Your Artist Statement: Why You Need One and Where You Can Use it
An artist statement is a concise written summary of your work that sets the tone for your brand story and marketing messages. Ultimately, the point of an artist statement is make others more interested in your work.
How to Protect Your Art Business and Studio
As small business people, creatives face different forms of risk every day. Misperceptions are common in the art community about studio and personal safety, insurance and emergency preparedness.
Featured Artist Ju Oshiro
Artist Ju Oshiro presents a stunning portfolio of portraits and figurative oil paintings.
Checklist for Working with a Gallery
Artists can use these guidelines to set up a professional working relationship with a gallery that is mutually beneficial.
Write Your Artist CV
by Carolyn Edlund A CV is an important piece of supporting collateral to use with your portfolio, bio and other artist materials. This simple guide will get you started on writing your own. The initials CV stand for “curriculum vitae” which is Latin for “course of life” and is a practical document that […]
