The Future of Art Fairs and Festivals

The 2020 pandemic wreaked havoc on live art events, forcing cancellations and changes to an entire industry. What does this mean for artists going forward?

Setting and Reaching Your Art Business Goals

What do you want to achieve? Define your vision, set specific goals, and build a road map to get there.

Running a Live Art Event During the Pandemic

Artists are selling their work at in-person events again despite the pandemic. Two event organizers share how they were able to make this happen while keeping safety in mind.

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.

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.

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.

Sell Your Art on Instagram

Ready to make online sales? Instagram is an outstanding e-commerce platform for visual artists.