Have a dream? Visualize the outcome, and then set measurable goals to achieve it. Here’s how.
What Artists Need to Know About Giclee Printing
Giclee printer Stan Bowman works with artists who want to reproduce their work for sale. He offers many years of experience in marketing, and discusses the technology of giclee.
Is an Art Residency Right for You?
What is involved with finding, applying for and participating in artist residencies? Guest blogger Joseph Cavalieri details how to go about this process step by step, and gives ideas for using your residency to meet other artists, promote your work and make permanent connections.
Strategies for Self-Producing Artists
In the final installment of her article on “Creating a DIY Strategy for Exhibiting Your Work” guest blogger Rhonda Schaller discusses the pros and cons of self-producing artists.
A Gallery Director Speaks: What Artists Must Know
Robert Patrick, gallery director and consultant, is interviewed about what artists need to know about art collectors, art galleries, and how to prepare presentations.
How Being a Full-Time Artist Will Change Your Life
Your vision of what your life will be like earning a living as a full-time artist changes over time. One artist’s experience of how reality changed her thinking and why that made all the difference.
10 Ways to Plan a Successful Trunk Show & Boost Your Sales
Do you have a handmade wearables line? Giving a trunk show can really boost your sales. How to plan and what to do to ensure a successful trunk show.
Yoda Teaches Art Marketing
Yoda’s classic quotes are used to present concepts of art marketing – how to promote yourself and your work and build your business.
Art Website Basics – What Every Artist Should Know!
Guest blogger John Math explains art website basics for artists to make it easy to navigate, complete and informational, and capture the emails of visitors interested in the artwork.
How to Grow Your Art Business Through Referrals
How to ask for and receive business referrals; word-of-mouth referrals, written referrals and networking are discussed.
Your Creative Flow/Interview with Tory Hughes
Tory Hughes is an artist, writer, and creative coach. She talks about the creative process, how artists get stuck, how they can overcome blocks and empower themselves.
Break Free from Worry/Interview with Karol Ward
Karol Ward, nationally known speaker, psychotherapist and author of “Worried Sick” discusses how artists can be subject to chronic worry due to career and other factors. Find out how you can overcome worry and live a healthier, more stress-free life.
25 Ways Artists Can Market Their Work
A list of many ways artists and craftspeople can find exposure for their work, and increase sales. Includes marketing ideas, venues for sales and unusual ways to sell.
Helping Artists Find Balance/Interview with Max Shapey LCSW
Artists sometimes can be overwhelmed or unable to move forward with their work. This interview with Max Shapey LCSW addresses issues that can cause this problem, and different ways to cope and find balance.
