How to Write a Compelling Artist Statement

Your statement should contain only that information you consider most important—to your art and to your goals. Stick to the basics.

How Artists Earn: Tattoo Art

Earning a living through the art of tattoo, two artists speak about the business and the challenges they face.

From Museum Administrator to Working Artist

Painter Stephen Estrada transitioned from a career in museum administration to a self-employed artist seeking to have his work exhibited in museums.

How Artists Earn: Art Commissions

Taking commissions isn’t for everyone; it requires a mindset where the artist is excited about the collaborative effort involved in producing a personalized piece of art.

Art of the Horse

We invited artists to share their own equine imagery and their inspiration.

How Artists Earn: Art Licensing

Artists who license clearly benefit from multiple contractual agreements, each one producing a stream of income.

The Learning Experience: Better Online or In Person?

In a digital world people are craving face-to-face interaction, not only with an instructor but with other students and peers.

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.

Meet Fiber Art Now

Our mandate is to connect artists to the resources that will help them with their career.

3 Art Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid

It can be challenging to select work for a portfolio presentation that will make maximum impact and be memorable.

How Artists Can Build Credibility

People want to buy art from experts, not amateurs. How can you share your expertise and gain credibility as an artist?

My Art Inspiration

We asked a group of artist friends “What Inspires You?”

Art & Yoga: Mindfulness

Open up to the experience of the art event without a thought or expectation of what it should/will be.

How I Learned to Love Art Commissions

After moving through some deeper self-doubt, I have come to a place of joy working on custom orders.