Losing Art Sales? Avoid These Mistakes

As an artist, you’re looking to make more sales. Avoid these four communication mistakes that can cause you to lose them instead.

Sell Your Art as an Expert

Consultative selling is a sales method that takes into account the individual needs of the customer, and offers solutions and guidance based on those needs.

Create Urgency to Close More Art Sales

Shoppers will be more motivated when they feel there is a compelling reason to buy your art or handmade work now.

Write Product Descriptions that Sell

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Maybe. But using clear descriptions of the products you are selling on your art website will help you close more sales.

Sell Your Art to an Affluent Audience

Price your work and position yourself in the market to reach your target audience.

Making Art Sales in a Changing World

In a changing world, artists must be proactive about alternative ways to sell.

How to Work with an Accountability Partner

Artists can work together as accountability partners to follow through and accomplish more of their business goals.

How to Use Your Artist Statement

An artist statement is an important part of the materials you present about your art and yourself to the world. Here are ways to use it effectively.

5 Online Tools That Show Your Art in a Room

These helpful virtual tools make it easy to show and sell art online.

Design a Captivating Display

Design your display as the perfect space to show your art using these merchandising tips.

10 Tips for Taking Art Commissions

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.

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.