From Studio to Sales: How to Organize Your Time for Art Business Success
As an artist, you’re used to pouring all your focus, energy, and creativity into your art when you’re in the studio. But what happens when you step out of the…
Five Essential Tips for Running a Successful Art Business
The word “artist” conjures a certain romantic picture in many people’s minds. An artist is creative, expressive, and perhaps a little bit eccentric😊. Artists are often seen as free spirits…
Art Business Starter Kit: Grow Your Success with Small, Consistent Steps
When it comes to building a successful art business, patience and consistency are essential. It’s natural to want that one transformative action or breakthrough moment to skyrocket your art career….
Building Strong Artist-Gallery Partnerships: Trust, Communication, and Success
In the art world, the relationship between artists and galleries can sometimes feel complex, with a perception that galleries hold more power. It’s true that galleries act as gatekeepers, selecting…
Collective Wisdom: Finding Your Bread and Butter
In speaking with a number of artists who have built financially successful careers, I have observed that many of them have stabilized and strengthened their art business by creating a…
Mastering the Art of Niche Marketing
I recently received an interesting query from an artist, Kendra, who is focused on wildlife art. “I am very interested in learning how to market specifically to people who love…
5 Questions to Know If You’re Ready to Approach Art Galleries
One of the most common questions I get from artists is, “How do I know when I’m ready to approach galleries?” It’s a valid concern—taking the leap from creating…
How to Work with Difficult Customers
There are times when sales come easily. The stars align and you have the right piece for the right person at the right time and everything clicks together. You and…
How We Turned $73K in Social Media Ads into $275K in Art Sales – And the Tools That Made It Possible
Like many of you, we’ve spent considerable time building a social media following, posting artwork on various platforms, hoping to generate interest and ultimately, sales. But if you’re like us,…
The Mindset Shift to Achieve Financial Success as an Artist
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with a group of art students at a university about the gallery and art business. During the Q&A session, one of the students…