What Should an Artist do With a Lifetime of Unsold Artwork?
Over the last several weeks I’ve had two people approach me, either in the gallery or via email, asking what they should do with a large inventory of unsold work. In…
Ask a Gallery Owner | How Long Does it Take Artwork to Sell?
In this episode, I answer a question about how long, on average, it takes for artwork to sell out of my gallery. Spoiler: it’s hard to say! The pace of…
Protecting Your Masterpieces: How to Store Artwork Like a Pro
I frequently receive emails from artists asking about the best way to safely and effectively store artwork in their studios. To some extent, this is a question every artist has…
Artists: Are you Consistent? A Gallery Owner’s Perspective
How Developing a Strong Style and Laser-Like Focus is One of the Most Important Things You Can Do for Your Fine Art Career A number of years ago, I was…
Ask a Gallery Owner: Should I Donate My Art to Charity Events?
As an artist you could easily give away ten lifetimes’ worth of work to all of the charitable causes that would love to have one of your works in their…
Persistence | How We Overcame the Odds and Critical Challenges to Build a Successful Art Business
Over the last several weeks, I’ve had several conversations with artists who were feeling despondent about their business prospects. Though each had a different set of specific challenges, the general…
Ask a Gallery Owner: Should I Share Artwork Flaws With Potential Buyers and Galleries?
Recently, I had a chat with an artist about a fascinating question: should artists call attention to the imperfections in their work when talking to potential buyers or galleries? This…
Ask A Gallery Owner | Following Up with Customers
I often receive questions from artists about the best methods for following up with potential buyers who don’t acquire the art they’re interested in right away. In the following email…
Ask a Gallery Owner: To Display or Not to Display Art Online When Working With Galleries?
In our latest “Ask a Gallery Owner” segment, I address an insightful question from Alison, a dedicated subscriber about showing art online when working with galleries. Alison’s Question: “One question…
Ask a Gallery Owner | What Do I Do When a Friend Is Chatting Me up at an Art Show?
From a recent email: Dear Jason, Thank you for the great class. I wish I would have known these things when I was a gallery co-owner. There were 11 owners…