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We have all felt the itch. You look at your website, and you see the same paintings or sculptures that have been there for six months. You start to worry….

There comes a moment in every serious artist’s career where the local market simply isn’t enough. You have scoured the galleries within driving distance, and while some might be good…

If you have been reading my advice for any length of time, you know that I have long argued that price consistency is critical to your success. I have written…

There is a particular kind of agony that every artist knows. You have a great studio visit or a promising email exchange. The collector loves a specific piece. They ask…

Visibility is the currency of the modern art world. We spend years building it—polishing our websites, optimizing our portfolios, and plastering our contact information across the web in the hopes…

In our previous discussion, we tackled The Volunteer Trap—that all-too-common scenario where competent artists find their studio time cannibalized by administrative duties for local arts organizations. We explored the costs…

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…