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…
Video – Ask a Gallery Owner: Will a Gallery Owner Help Me Price My Art?
If you’re an artist looking to get your work into galleries, it’s important to do your research and price your work accordingly. However, even if your pricing isn’t quite where…
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….
Ask a Gallery Owner | How Should I Respond to a Client Who Wants Me to Create Something Way Outside My Style?
I recently received the following question from an artist: I was hanging artwork the other day at a doctorâs office. The doctorâs wife loved the pieces I had chosen and…
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…
Hiawatha and Minnehaha – How Edmonia Lewis overcame prejudice to become a successful artist in the nineteenth century
Edmonia Lewis and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Thereâs been a longstanding relationship between art and literature. From numerous works based on mythology to storybook illustrations to Millaisâ Ophelia, artists have often…
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…
Unlock Your Art Biz Potential: Join Me for a Day of Success Strategies in St. George, UT!
Are you ready to take your art business to the next level? Wondering how to better connect with collectors or streamline your day-to-day operations? Join me at ART BIZ Strategies for…