This groundbreaking new report explodes myths about visual artists. It measures their impact on the economy and society, and reveals the importance of business education to their success.
Become an Art Collector
Guest writer and color expert Amy Wax shares compelling reasons to become an art collector.
5 Ways to Grow Your Art Business
Working as an artist and growing a successful business at the same time can feel overwhelming. Use these tips to stay focused, consistent and motivated.
Featured Artist Kathryn Rutherford
Artist Kathryn Rutherford uses storytelling elements in her complex realistic paintings. Enjoy her portfolio and learn more by visiting her website. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, I’ve always preferred to draw and paint realistically. That ability came in handy when, at age fifteen, I began my professional fine art career by painting […]
What Artists Should Know About Outsourcing
As an artist, your most valuable time is spent in the studio. How can you get the help you need to run the rest of your business?
Art Business Checklist & Cheat Sheet
Building an art business? You will need knowledge, planning, organization and presentation skills. Here’s our checklist with links to articles on many topics.
12 Key Resources for Artist Opportunities
This list shares 12 website directories with listings for visual artists. Find opportunities for exhibitions, competitions, art shows, residencies, classes, studio space and more.
Artist Success: Turning Publicity Into Sales
Painter Elisa Sheehan received major media attention for her art, and turned those opportunities into sales.
Art Business Success: Design for Interiors
Art can translate perfectly into different formats that enhance living environments. Each of these five artists approaches the marketplace for interior design products in their own unique way.
Artist Success: Marketing Tips from a Pro
People are losing those ‘real life’ connections and I think they miss them. My events connect me to my collectors and create excitement for each of us
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 […]
Artist Success: Making a Soul Connection
I think my strength is the willingness to admit my unheroic truths. We connect in the humble and vulnerable spaces that make us mere mortals.
Why Artists Must Say No
It can be hard to turn down cash in favor of pursuing your dream and fulfilling your business vision. But will it mean you are spending your time helping someone else fulfill their vision instead?
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.
