All About Art, Money & Success

You can’t be successful until you know exactly what you want and you have a clear picture in your mind of what success means to you.

How Artists Earn: Teaching

Many artists cultivate multiple ways of earning, and have found that teaching is a popular option that can take various forms.

Where to Sell Art Online

Want to increase your art sales by selling online? Here’s what you need to know.

Collection Strategies for Artists

Use these steps to collect from those who still owe you money for your art or services.

Problems Getting Paid? How to Never Get Stiffed Again

Have you run into challenges trying to get paid for your art? Use these strategies to head those problems off now.

Artists in San Francisco Join Forces to Reverse the Whiteout of Arts and Culture

We formed the Cultural Space Coalition as a way to help connect groups and individuals who are working to reverse the trend of disappearing cultural spaces.

“I Covered My Expenses” and Other Forms of Delusion & Denial

The delusion of “I covered my expenses” relies on the denial of the true total costs and expenses of participation in a show.

How to Deal with those Dreaded Shipping Costs

Shipping costs can set up a psychological barrier for many customers, and may even kill a sale.

Are You Selling Art in the Wrong Places?

Are you doing the same thing over and over again, when you aren’t really making many sales?

Read This Before You Negotiate

Before you walk into any negotiation, or even a conversation about a business deal, do your research and plan ahead.

“I’m sorry… WHAT did you sign??” Part Two

Every time a client comes to me with an artist representative agreement, I cringe.

How I Launched a Sustainable Art Business

Glassblower and guest blogger Jake Pfeifer grew a solid business selling his work. Here’s his story and best advice for other new entrepreneurs.

How a Hard Look at Business Changed an Artist’s Life

This was the most important thing that I have ever done for my business. It was astounding what I was spending to make what I thought was a living.

Beware of Art Gallery Cash Flow Problems!

A savvy artist protects herself upfront. Before you drop off your work, be sure you have a good contract with the gallery!