Wholesaling as a Business Model

Why do artists choose to wholesale their work? Here are seven reasons why you might want to consider this business model.

How Artists Who Wholesale Can Consign Strategically

There are times when using consignment can be beneficial, even for artists who generally wholesale their work.

The Power of Wholesale

Are you selling your creative work in the wholesale marketplace? You probably have more control than you think.

Can You Sell an Art Business?

What’s the potential for creative entrepreneurs looking for an exit strategy? Here are some options for artists.

Test Market Your Work with Retailers

A seasoned craft artist shares insights on partnering with galleries and retailers to test market your work.

How to Sell in the Wholesale Marketplace

Wholesaling has distinct benefits for creative entrepreneurs whose work is appropriate for this market.

A Partner to Creative Entrepreneurs

UK provider Wraptious helps artists develop gift products and enter lucrative new markets.

Wholesale Your Work through Online Portals

Artists and makers selling in the wholesale marketplace have virtual options to connect with customers. Here’s where to find them.

Use Leverage to Grow Your Art Business

How artists can work more efficiently, increase opportunities and close more sales by using leverage.

How to Wholesale Your Work to Major Retailers

Some chains have corporate headquarters where buyers will meet with vendors or their representatives to place orders for distribution nationally, or make purchases for large regions of the country.

Want to Enter the Wholesale Marketplace?

Are you ready to take your art or handmade products into the wholesale market? Start planning ahead of time.     Small creative entrepreneurs often work alone or perhaps with a partner, but jumping into the wholesale marketplace means you need to think big. Wholesaling is a sustainable model based on repeat orders and growing […]

Studio Production Goes to the Wholesale Marketplace

The line is constantly changing in order to provide a variety of price points as well as fresh colorways to keep existing clients interested and attract new clients.

Licensed Art Goes to the Wholesale Marketplace

by Carolyn Edlund Two licensed artists recently represented their work at a wholesale trade show. Here’s how their designs evolved from idea to products sold in retail stores.     Inspired by her background in classical illustration, artist Cherish Flieder started painting abstracts to grow and explore artistically. One of her designs was spotted by Anne […]

How Artists Earn: Wholesale and Online Retail

There are a lot of ways to make a living from your art these days: online retail, in-person events, consignment and galleries, old-fashioned word-of-mouth, and of course, wholesale.