I spend at least 50% of my time researching new clients and opportunities, marketing and doing administrative work for my art business.
Conversation with a Potter
A fun and wide-ranging conversation shares thoughts on how artists can carve out a business model that works.
How to Overcome Objections to the Sale of Your Art
To understand more clearly, you need to listen carefully to your prospective customers, and you need to also put yourself in their place
What I Learned from Being an Art Gallery Owner
Michael Soltis, an artist who has also owned a gallery, shares his insights and experience.
Give Yourself a Promotion
In my estimation, about 80% of artists are “in the pack” and struggling to break out
Have You Considered Leasing Your Artwork?
A downpayment is taken at the start of the lease, and monthly payments are made through auto-pay rather than go through the hassle of invoicing.
Will Your Great Idea Translate into a Great Business?
You’ve got it – a new twist on an old concept that will really work. Or will it? When you come up with a concept for a collection that you think might sell, test drive it against reality.
5 Ways Artists Can Unlock the Power of Social Media
Whichever social media network you choose to go with first, it’s incredibly important to get your page set up correctly.
Your Sales Cycle as an Artist
The best way to lose sales is to ignore your cycle and fail to step up and contact your customers at the right time and in the right way to seal the deal.
My Method of Pricing and Selling Original Art Online
Chris Maynard shares his experience and insights on the process of selling original art online.
Working Smarter to Sell Your Art
Seattle-based artist Keiko Suzuki faced frustrating challenges in her business, but was determined to find solutions.
How to Scale Your Art Business
You might consider having your artwork reproduced in different formats, creating products for sale on a retail and/or wholesale basis.
How to Close More Art Sales Online
What if you could provide a shopping experience that meets or exceeds your collector’s needs? Then it would be easier than ever for them to say “yes.”
You are so talented! Uncle Roger says so!
When you are starting a business where you plan on selling your work, you have to have a plan that actually gets people buying your work.
