There is a vast supply of knowledge you can attain to excel in your art career. Just consider what is readily available from many different human adults and so called experts. However, for a change of pace, let's consider the lessons artists can learn from birds and children. A wealth of insight, intelligence and awareness may be waiting to be revealed when you apply their … [Read more...]
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Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills
Isn't it empowering when you learn something new to take your career to the next level? There are many online resources for artists to expand your creative and business skills. You can achieve your career and financial goals without having to leave your home or studio or be forced to follow a strict schedule. The following online resources offer options for beginners to … [Read more...]
Not All “Calls for Artists” Are Equal
You're probably familiar with the “Calls for Artists” that offer juried exhibitions. There are many excellent, trustworthy people and programs available that offer the best opportunities to exhibit and sell your art and gain recognition. They are worthy of your attention, especially if you're seeking ways to build a resume and exposure. However, you should know that not all … [Read more...]
A Positive Future for Maturing Artists
Steps to Take to Restore Optimism and Bring Peace of Mind The artists I have coached over the years come from many different cultural and educational backgrounds and span all different ages -- from recent college graduates to seniors. Many of them, who are over the age of 50, are vibrant and enthusiastic about entering a new phase of their lives; however, they admit to having … [Read more...]
Resources for Artists Interested in Selling to The Healthcare Art Market
Based on many research studies healthcare experts agree that positive art has a healing impact on patients and art in healthcare is a big industry that is growing rapidly. As our life span increases the medical field is expanding to a wide variety of venues that need art -- from hospitals to outpatient clinics. This rings a call for you as an artist to consider selling your art … [Read more...]
Money For Artists During Challenging Times
Artists have always been vulnerable to financial challenges, whether they are facing temporary losses or ongoing conditions that threaten their security. With the change of administration and planned cutbacks, the levels of fear and anxiety seem to be higher than ever. I hope this article "Money For Artists During Challenging Times", which provides several funding resources and … [Read more...]
Funding Resources and Grants For Individual Artists
It's difficult to sustain your career on art sales alone. Throughout your career you may face financial challenges. These road blocks should not thwart your desire to expand your creative impulse. Thankfully, there are a plethora of valuable funding resources and grants for individual artists that fulfill different needs. In this article I include six organizations that exist … [Read more...]
Successful Artists Know Relationships Are Key to Growing Your Art Career
This week, several artists told me they had landed important opportunities as a result of reaching out to people. They have learned the value of nurturing relationships. As I wrote in "Follow The Laws of Nature to Grow Art Career Relationships" and Build Your Art Career With People Power I encourage you to grow your art career relationships with as much fervor as you use in … [Read more...]
Valuable Art Organizations For Artists
Art organizations are essential, especially when you're looking for a fast track to build your art career. Organizations that offer their members exhibition opportunities and networking are priceless, especially when it is difficult for most artists to receive gallery representation. Whatever your style, medium or career level, there are art organizations to fit your needs. In … [Read more...]
Three Fellowships That Provide Funding For Visual Artists
Fellowships give artists valuable financial means and other opportunities to advance their artistic development. They are essential programs devoted to rewarding artistic excellence. We often see the larger foundations getting the most publicity. In this article I provide three fellowships that provide funding for visual artists that you may not know about. They include A.I.R. … [Read more...]
Twitter Tips for Artists
Twitter -- now known as X -- is a free social media platform. According to the most recent updates in 2023 it has 396.5 million users. Some recent statistics show that 63 percent of all Twitter users worldwide are between 35 and 65. It has become increasingly attractive as an alternative or complementary social media platform since Facebook started using the algorithm … [Read more...]
Helping Artists Attract Good “Luck” and Fortune
Have you ever experienced the joys of being in the right place at the right time? Did you feel it was luck that played a role? Wouldn’t it be great if you could make this a regular occurrence? Well, you can attract your own good fortune. I have experienced this when helping my artist clients. In this article you'll read examples of 8 artists I have worked with who learned how … [Read more...]
What Artists Say About Renee
“Renée, it is largely due to your article that I’ve made so many sales and gotten such great publicity.” ~ Linda S. Watson “Your ability to concisely, accurately and enthusiastically write about my art makes it a very important element in any marketing and promotional efforts” ~ Arthur Jacob “I was blown away by the extent to which Renée studied all there is to know about … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Love of Nature with Inspirational Art and Quotes
It is a pleasure to help you celebrate your love of nature with inspirational art and quotes. This beautiful collection of nature-inspired art has been created by some of my artist clients and members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and Manhattan Arts International. I've also added the art and quotes of famous artists, environmentalists, authors, poets and spiritual … [Read more...]
How to Price Your Art With These 15 Tips
When providing career guidance to artists many of the questions I receive are related to pricing their art. In this article I provide advice that will help you know how to price your art. There are specific rules for pricing art that are used in this business. If you follow the methods I recommend here you'll be confident that you're consistent with art business ethics. These … [Read more...]
Advice For Choosing The Title and Theme For Your Art Exhibition
There is a good reason why major curators of museums and those in charge of marketing, communications, and publications departments put a great deal of time and thought into choosing titles for shows. They consider the title to be a “marketing hook”. In this article I share successful ideas that worked for me as a curator of theme events, many of which were televised, … [Read more...]