by Carolyn Edlund Invite engagement from people interested in your work to begin conversations that lead to art sales. Acquiring a collector base that will appreciate what you do and purchase your work is a process. Very few sales are made when the client first sees your art. Most often they need exposure […]
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.
8 New Social Media Platforms To Market Your Art
by Marisa D. Aceves An introduction to new and exciting platforms for promoting and sharing your artwork. Art marketing has changed with the progressive arrival of new technologies and social media applications. As a result, artists must learn to embrace new ways to share their art with the world. While many artists are […]
9 Golden Rules for Selling Art
Set your art business up for success with practical strategies that make selling a pleasure.
Start a Successful Artist Blog (or Podcast)
by Carolyn Edlund Many artist entrepreneurs are looking to gain attention and interact with a target audience. Content creation is a great way to start that engagement. There is a steady increase in the number of artists selling online. Consequently there is also a huge amount of “noise” happening in an already crowded […]
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.
Earn More on Every Art Sale
Instead of running a sale or resorting to discounts, turn your thinking around. Use these strategies to increase the perceived value of your art and earn more on each sale.
Make Your Art Business Referral-Friendly
Close more art sales by cultivating referrals. Here’s how.
Plan Your Email Marketing Messages
Ready for an email marketing strategy? Here’s how and when to reach out to your audience.
The Art Licensing Game
Thinking of licensing your artwork? Painter Tim Saternow shares his experience and recommendations for others who want to enter the industry.
Know Your Collector and Why They Buy
A working knowledge of your collector and their motivations will help you market your art more effectively.
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 […]
