This Article Will Help You Gain A Healthy Perspective After 30 years of professional practice as a career coach and mentor to artists, I've learned about all kinds of problems and challenges artists … [Read more...]
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Celebrating The Accomplishments of Black American Artists
February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, making it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of African American artists. Since 1976, this month … [Read more...]
If You Want to Achieve More Art Career Success Read This Interview With Artist JoAnne Carson
JoAnne Carson, joannecarson.com, is a successful artist who has mastered skills in drawing, painting and sculpture and has many art career achievements. She has had solo exhibitions in museums … [Read more...]
The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists
Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose … [Read more...]
How to Craft Your Elevator Speech As An Artist
Your elevator speech, which is also referred to as an elevator pitch, is a brief description of you and your artwork. It’s the reply you give when someone says, "Tell me about yourself. What kind of … [Read more...]
View Thousands of Exhibition Images on The Museum of Modern Art Website
A dream has come true for artists, art history enthusiasts, art students, scholars, collectors, and everyone interested in the development of modern and contemporary art from the perspective of one … [Read more...]
How Are You Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month?
In 2016 President Obama officially proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM). It is a nation-wide collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. How are you … [Read more...]
Advice To Artists From Bren Sibilsky and Hamish Blakely
Prior to becoming the founder of Manhattan Arts International magazine and director and curator for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online galleries, I was a … [Read more...]
Top Tips For Creating a Successful Artist Email Newsletter by Michelle Endersby
Michelle Endersby is an artist who lives Bonbeach Victoria, Australia. Her stylized portraits of roses on round canvases represent her return to wholeness after awakening from a coma following brain … [Read more...]
How Are You Unique As An Artist?
You'll Find Out When You Answer These Questions! Many artists inform me that they love the challenging exercises I offer them on this website. The list of questions you'll find below is one of the … [Read more...]
Interview with Denisa Prochazka, Award-Winning Sculptor
Denisa Prochazka, denisa-sculpture.com, is a classically trained figurative sculptor living in Ottawa, Canada, whose passion is creating portrait sculpture and clay reliefs. She has participated in … [Read more...]
Selling Your Art to Your Niche Market
Are you selling as much art as you want to? One way of making sure your sales continue to grow is to first determine who your ideal customers are. Simply, your subject matter and the unique … [Read more...]
Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload
Are you feeling overwhelmed by having too many creative ideas and projects going on at once? Do you have trouble deciding which style or medium is your strongest direction? Many artists I know face … [Read more...]
The Important Differences Between Your Artist’s Biography and Your Artist’s Statement and How to Write Them
On a weekly basis I have the pleasure of visiting hundreds of artists' websites, either as part of my curatorial process for a new exhibition or in preparation for my writing services and when artists … [Read more...]
Advice For Choosing The Best Titles and Themes For Your Art Exhibition
Major curators and those in charge of exhibition promotion and sales put a great deal of time and thought into choosing titles for shows. They consider the title to be an important marketing … [Read more...]
Can You Define Your Art Customer Profile?
What makes successfully selling artists different from artists who are struggling to sell their art? They know why their art is selling. They know the unique characteristics of their art work and why … [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 … [Read more...]
Interview with the Inimitable Artist Nancy Reyner on the Topic of Success
I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy Reyner nancyreyner.com, for several years. She is the epitome of a well-balanced consummate professional as a painter, author and instructor. She has been … [Read more...]
The 8 C’s in Art Career Success
We know that art education and creative talent alone will not guarantee a successful art career. As an art career coach and artist's mentor I've learned there are certain characteristics successful … [Read more...]
How to Get Started With Your New Art Website
As as a curator for online exhibitions at Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS we require that artists have their own websites. Why? Because like most art … [Read more...]
Creating Bonds of Strength with Fellow Artists
Every year I curate the “HerStory” exhibition on the Manhattan Arts International website. When the exhibition is published, I notify the exhibiting artists to thank and congratulate them. In the … [Read more...]
Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art
How much time and attention do you give to what's on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you're interested in improving your art sales it's a good idea to know what kinds of questions … [Read more...]
What You Must Do After Your Art Exhibition
Shan Fannin is an artist from Austin, TX, and recognized internationally for her vibrant and bold paintings of vehicles. She possesses superb artistic skills and attention to detail. Her solo … [Read more...]
How to Close the Sale with a Potential Art Buyer
If you're like most artists the experience of trying to sell your art in person can be extremely uncomfortable. What you may not realize is the potential buyer may also be uncomfortable. So, consider … [Read more...]
Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 2023
When interior designers, corporate art consultants and other industry art professionals are hired to help their clients one of their most valuable resources is the Pantone Color Institute. This vital … [Read more...]
Interview With Artist Matti Sirvio With Advice to Artists
This interview is part of the ongoing series "Advice To Artists From Artists" in which I interview established artists from around the world to gain their insight about the meaning of "success", their … [Read more...]
How to Energize Your Art Career Now
No matter what day of the week or time of the year it may be, there is no better time to start thinking about revising and clarifying your art career goals than now. In this article you will find … [Read more...]
When Artists Should Play it Safe
When you’re in the studio I encourage you to stretch yourself outside your comfort zone as far as you want to go. Take creative risks that are challenging and expanding. However, when it comes to … [Read more...]
Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills
Take Your Art Career to the Next Level! 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 … [Read more...]
The New-York Historical Society Center for Women’s History
For centuries women have inspired, enlightened and informed us with their enormous talent, vision and commitment. Many have served as creative trailblazers. Unfortunately, their contributions have … [Read more...]
Why I Love Curating Online Art Exhibitions
This article was originally written in 2016 and updated in 2023. I’m like a child on Christmas morning with a pile of presents under the tree waiting to be unwrapped. But, instead of boxes, there … [Read more...]
The Powerful Art of Collaboration for Mutual Satisfaction
An important component to achieving the most success in your art career is your ability to grow mutually beneficial relationships. You will achieve a bigger and brighter future when you join forces … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Best “Opportunities For Artists”
You cannot avoid them. “Opportunities For Artists” come pouring into your email every day and they are advertised and shared aggressively throughout social media. There are so many to choose from! … [Read more...]
Find Several Highly Popular Articles for Artists
Have you ever wondered which are the most popular articles for artists that appear on this website? For the answer to this question I use a few tools. One, is a valuable plugin MonsterInsights for … [Read more...]
Stop Attracting Bargain Hunters to Your Art
I see a lot of artists on social media promoting their art using words like "affordable" "on sale" and "discounts" on a regular basis. Or, they offer art beneath the quality of their general portfolio … [Read more...]
How to Create Your Art Business Plan
It's Easier Than You May Think! Helping an artist create an art business plan is one of the most rewarding things to do as an art career mentor. I feel as though I am giving them a magic wand to … [Read more...]
School of Visual Arts Mentors Program and Exhibition
Students Receive Mentorship From Leaders in the New York Arts Community This article was published in 2020. School of Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC, NY, has been a leader in the education of artists, … [Read more...]
Steps Artists Can Take to Protect Our Mother Earth
Every one of us may be responsible for contributing to increased pollution, harm and destruction to the environment. If we care, we have the option to be consciously aware of our actions and change … [Read more...]
Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?
Facts About Toxic Chemicals You May Be Using & What You Can Do To Protect Yourself As an artist it's wonderful to imagine the treasure trove of art materials to choose from to create your … [Read more...]
Advice from Artists Who Say “Follow Your Bliss”
If you're living your heartfelt dream as an artist you might be in the minority. Our world is filled with people who gave up on their aspirations and have settled for less. Several years ago I read … [Read more...]