
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 eccentricđ. 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. Itâs 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. Itâs 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, âHow do I know when Iâm ready to approach galleries?â Itâs a valid concernâtaking 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 â 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…

9 Tips to Help You Better Manage Sporadic Cash Flow in Your Art Business
Managing cash flow successfully is one of the greatest challenges for any small business. It is a particularly difficult issue for artists and galleries where sales often spike and dip. Artwork doesnât tend to sell in regular patterns, and because of the high value of many pieces of artwork, when sales do occur they often cause a real spike in an artistâs or galleryâs income.
This irregular cash flow can cause logistical (and emotional!) problems for those of us in the art business. I would like to share a few things Iâve learned over the years about managing cash flow in the hopes that my experience might help make you a better manager of your cash flow.