We are delighted to share this information received in an email from Pam Nickell, Senior Project Manager, Aesthetics, Inc. This is a wonderful opportunity and call for artists who reside in San Diego, Irvine, Orange or Riverside counties in California. Scripps Health is seeking to purchase art for medical facilities in the range of $150 to $50,000. Largest Expansion in the … [Read more...]
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How to Avoid Confusing Your Potential Art Buyers
When visiting artists' websites I often discover many unintentional missteps. Many artists may not be aware of the negative impact they have on visitors. They wonder why their art isn't selling as well as it should be. If you want to increase your art sales one important art marketing step to consider is how to avoid confusing your potential art buyers. This article offers … [Read more...]
Are You Throwing Away Your Artistic Freedom?
You may feel very strongly about having freedom of expression when it comes to creating your art. You would never place handcuffs on yourself before walking into your art studio or impede your creative growth in any way. However, when it comes to other areas of your art career, are you equally diligent and protective about your independence? Are you throwing away your artistic … [Read more...]
What To Do With Your Older Works of Art
An artist who requested I write an Art Review for her told me about a problem she had. She explained, now that she has all this new artwork what can she do about her older work? Perhaps you are also facing this challenge. If you have a lot of art that spans several years the older work may not longer fit in with your current style. You've run out of room in your studio, … [Read more...]
How to Prepare For Your Next Successful Art Exhibition
Your next art exhibition may be organized by a sponsor who will do all the preparation and promotional work or you may have decided to share the responsibilities. Maybe you have decided to organize your own art exhibition or plan to have an "Open Studio" event. Whatever your situation, this article “How to Prepare Your Next Successful Art Exhibition” is a great place to start … [Read more...]
Helpful Art Business Facts For Every Professional Artist
Some of the most valuable allies you can use in your art career are the simple and straightforward facts that stand the test of time. However they often are the ones we forget so easily. Here are some helpful art business facts for every professional artist. They will serve you well throughout your art career. It’s never too late to integrate or focus on these empowering … [Read more...]
Artist Barbara Rachko Maintains A Superior Art Blog
Artist Barbara Rachko barbararachko.art/en has one of the best art blogs that I have encountered. And, as one who visits dozens of artists' websites and blogs every day, I consider myself to be an experienced blog reader. I frequently refer to her blog in my social media promotions with advice for artists as an excellent model. So, in this article "Artist Barbara Rachko … [Read more...]
Do You Think Titles of Art Matter?
This Question Has Attracted Many Different Replies Shakespeare quipped "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. That's true. However, when it comes to titles of art we may be considering it from the perspective. The words in a title may be powerful art marketing tools. On social media I posed the question: “Do you give a lot of thought to your titles?” I received a … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Cross-Promotion For Artists
When I was a professional artist a major collector of mine, who was a floral designer with a retail store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, prominently displayed my garden paintings in his store window. The endorsement and exposure he gave me was priceless. He referred art buyers to my studio a few blocks away. To reciprocate, I distributed his business cards to my friends, … [Read more...]
Advice from Artists Who Encourage You To “Never Give Up!”
Most artists I know are eager to encourage, support and help their fellow artists. For example, for this article I collected advice from artists who encourage you to "Never Give Up!". You'll find motivational words from three prominent artists JoAnne Carson, Nancy Reyner and Nancy Staub Laughlin from in-depth interviews on this website. You'll read comments from several artists … [Read more...]
How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan
Money and finances are very sensitive issues and artists often carry a hefty weight of emotional baggage about them. Questions about need, self-worth and self-sufficiency can interfere with an artist’s career if not addressed properly and if solutions are not found. This article is about how I helped an artist in need create a prosperity plan. Catharine came to me for a a … [Read more...]
Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles
This article offers several ways to increase your creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge but seeking step-by-step guidance you've come to the right place. I invite you to experience the benefits of learning as an artist with some of my "How To" articles. Each article has links to more articles so you can dig … [Read more...]
Are You Turning Away Art Buyers?
An Artist's Behavior Can Either Sell or Repel This article is based on an experience I had when I attended an artist's open studio event. Her artwork is beautiful and she displayed it with care, attention to detail, and good lighting. She had several copies of her price list available. Most of the guests appeared to be very interested in her work. At first glance one would … [Read more...]
Simple Organization Tips for Artists
When I was helping an artist write her artist's biography it took longer than it should have because she couldn't remember important details about exhibition titles and dates and didn't know where to find them. And, while curating an online art exhibition for Manhattan Arts International, I was surprised to see several artists submit the same works of art they sent in previous … [Read more...]
Are You A Trustworthy Artist?
At a cocktail party in NYC I was engaged in a conversation with two Manhattan real estate brokers who sell cooperative apartments in the high million-dollar range. When discussing the best ways to obtain the sale of a property over a competitor one broker confidently stated, “It’s simple, really. It’s about earning their trust.” We all smiled and nodded in … [Read more...]
Ways for Artists to Make More Money
Many artists I have counselled tell me they lack confidence because they don’t earn a living solely from selling their art. This is a destructive and unrealistic way to think. First of all, your talent should not be measured by your source or amount of income. Secondly, the unfortunate truth is most artists have to find ways to supplement an artist's income. The good news is … [Read more...]