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Local arts organizations form the bedrock of many communities. They provide exhibition opportunities, foster connection, and keep the cultural dialogue alive in neighborhoods and towns. These groups, almost without exception,…

In the art world, we often say that the work should speak for itself. While a breathtaking canvas or a masterful sculpture is undoubtedly your most powerful ambassador, professional representation…

It is a scenario every artist faces eventually. You are at a gathering, or perhaps hosting an open studio, and a close friend or family member stops in front of…

There is a pervasive fear that haunts many artists who are considering entering the print market. The logic goes like this: “If I offer an affordable open-edition print of my…

It is a proposal I hear often, and on the surface, it makes perfect logical sense. An artist might approach me and say, “I know you don’t have space for…

We are living in an era where we can’t seem to escape the topic of Artificial Intelligence. For artists, this conversation usually revolves around image generation, but there is another…

I recently had a conversation with a photographer who had developed a truly unique technique for capturing macro images of plants. The work was stunning—technically brilliant and visually distinct. He…

In the marketing world, everyone loves to talk about the “sales funnel.” The concept is simple: you pour a massive amount of potential customers into the top, filter them down…

When an artist steps into the studio, the possibilities feel infinite. With a blank canvas or a lump of clay, you could theoretically go in any direction. You could experiment…

A topic that inevitably comes up in my conversations with artists—whether they are brand new to the industry or veterans with five decades of experience—is the question of “standing out.”…