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.
New Online Marketplace Offers Unique Seller Opportunities
iVANZi created a business model where they act as a go-between for the artist and the retailer, in some very interesting ways.
Add a Turnkey Element When Selling Art
Why should an artist consider convenience and “ready to use” as an element to build into their offering?
Problems Getting Paid? How to Never Get Stiffed Again
Make it clear from the very beginning that you require timely payment of your invoice, or monthly check, etc. or that you will take action, and then do it.
Selling Art in the Wholesale Marketplace
Fine artists can take advantage of opportunities to wholesale their work. Here’s how.
How to Build Profitable Relationships with Galleries
When a gallery or retailer is invested in your concept, and your work, there are quite a few ways to work together.
Selling One-of-a-Kind Art at Wholesale
Even though each sculpture is individual, he does take orders for similar sculptures with the same theme. However, they will have different fabrics and details.
How Sublimation Printing can Scale an Art Business
Taking this step means she is now poised to enter new marketplaces for her work, and is ready to build a strong business with potential to sell volume and gain repeat orders.