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 doesn’t 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 artist’s or gallery’s 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 I’ve 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.

Boost Your Art Sales: Proven Strategies to Grow Your Art Business

There’s no shortcut to building a successful career in the art world. Whether you’re an artist or a gallerist, you’ve likely realized that this is not a get-rich-quick kind of…

Hot Take: Why Artists Should Focus On Quantity Over Quality

Occasionally, I get into trouble by suggesting something that stirs up controversy among RedDotBlog readers. I suspect this post might put me in a little hot water, but this is…

Mastering the Art of the Greeting: How to Engage Potential Customers and Boost Art Sales

  As a gallery owner, I’ve learned that greeting potential customers is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful art business. Whether you’re in a gallery, at…

Gallery Shows: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In a recent Art Business Academy Q&A session, we discussed the ins and outs of gallery shows and receptions. I thought I would share some of the key points here,…

Why Politics and Art Sales Don’t Mix (Hear Me Out)

Is it just me, or does it seem like we’re stuck in a constant election cycle? It feels like there’s always something to be enraged about, and no matter where…

Crafting Professional Emails for Better Art Business Communication

As an artist in the digital age, chances are you have to write emails on a regular basis. You might have to use email to approach galleries, maintain current gallery…

Why You Should Never Judge a Potential Art Buyer: Lessons from a Gallery Owner

  As artists and gallery owners, we all want to make sales. We work hard to promote our art, create a welcoming environment, and connect with potential buyers. But when…

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: Lessons from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Keep Sharp

  How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: Lessons from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Keep Sharp I usually talk about the art business, galleries, and the creative world, but today, I want…