Every year, since 2000, I have been curating "HerStory" exhibitions on the Manhattan Arts International website as one of the ways I take strides to increase equality for women artists. These … [Read more...]
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Be an Expert in Knowing Your Strengths as an Artist
As a career coach and writer, I frequently surprise artists when I share my observations about their art. Or, after writing their Art Review they tell me I discovered many special artistic attributes … [Read more...]
Announcing The Colors of the Year for 2023
You may recall my article "The Forecast in Decor Calls for Brighter Colors in 2022" in which I admit may have seemed unusual since I normally don't jump on trends. However, to my surprise, I received … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Getting Rejected in Art Competitions & Mistakes Artists Make
Has your art ever been rejected in a juried art competition? Were you confused because after seeing the exhibition you asked yourself, my work is just as good, if not better, so why was it … [Read more...]
Where to Find Art Buyers and Meet Collectors
Where and how to find art buyers requires a combination of knowledge, strategy and persistence. However, there is no need to be frustrated, confused or mystified about finding art buyers. This article … [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...]
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...]
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024
This page has been moved to Pantone Color Institute Has Announced Its Choice of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024 … [Read more...]
The A, B, C of Fine Art Terms
Welcome to the joyful world of art and art vocabulary! As a professional artist, whether you are creating, writing or discussing your art or art movements and art history, it can be exciting when you … [Read more...]
Artists Gain Many Benefits From Writing Comments on Art Blogs
On The Artrepreneur Coach blog you'll find a few hundred articles on a variety of topics from how to write your artist's biography and approach galleries, to how to increase the value of your art, win … [Read more...]
Three Mistakes that Can Lead An Artist to Financial Disaster
Let's face it, art school didn't prepare you for the financial challenges you're facing throughout your art career. So, you may not know which pitfalls to avoid that threaten many artists' financial … [Read more...]
Empowering Questions For Artists to Ask Themselves
Questions are the driving forces behind knowledge, invention, solutions, creativity as well as personal and professional growth. As a mentor for artists I often suggest empowering questions for … [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...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
Here Are Many Key Principles, Tips and Strategies to Achieve Success As An Artist
Here are several very popular and valuable articles designed to guide you on your successful art career. In each one you'll find many key principles, tips and strategies to take you step-by-step … [Read more...]
What Artist Friends Learned and Experienced in April 2020 During COVID-19
April 2020 was a very challenging month for many of us, as it was the second month of being in isolation. For many artists it meant adjusting to a new and welcome routine, such as acquiring more time … [Read more...]
Selling Art in the Healthcare Art Market
As I’m sure you probably already know the art in healthcare field has been growing steadily in the last few decades. Hospitals and wellness centers have incorporated art programs and budgets for art … [Read more...]
Helpful Art Organizations and Resources
As an art professional your art career success depends on a variety of factors including being well informed about the wealth of opportunities available for you. To help you keep abreast of them you … [Read more...]
How Artists Can Work Less and Create More
Almost every artist I know will agree it's more fun to accomplish the tedious and unartistic tasks in less time so they can spend more time creating art. Smart artists work less and create more when … [Read more...]
The Many Rewarding Ways Artists Can Help Charities
Many artists know that when they use their creativity as an instrument to help others in need they feel a sense of providing a worthwhile service. It offers them another outlet for creativity and … [Read more...]
Take Your Art Career Dreams and Goals Higher With These 8 Steps
Creating art career goals can be adventurous, creative and rewarding. Every day you get another opportunity to delve into your deepest desires and formulate new ways to bring them to fruition. As a … [Read more...]
How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan
In this article "How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan" I share powerful action steps I gave to an artist which set her on the path to increasing her art sales and profits. With some simple … [Read more...]
My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator
This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I must have organized, juried and curated more than 200 exhibitions. Before the Internet, I … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Short Artist’s Statement
Your average length Artist's Statement usually runs around 100-200 words. (Read "How to Write Your Artist's Statement"). After you've written that, it's a good exercise to pare it down for those times … [Read more...]
What Is An Artist’s “Signature Style” and Why Is It Important?
In this article I answer what is an artist's "signature style" and why is is important? I hope to bring clarity to how you can determine what your "signature style" is and/or how to acquire … [Read more...]
Simple Organization Tips for Artists
Recently, while helping an artist write her artist's biography it took much longer than it should have because she failed to keep records. She couldn't remember important details about exhibition … [Read more...]
Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Art to People With Special Needs
If you’ve ever considered teaching art to individuals with special needs but didn’t know what it takes, it’s helpful to have first hand knowledge from experienced teachers. For this article I … [Read more...]
Articles I’ve Written to Nurture, Protect and Encourage Artists
As a child I was fortunate to have a loving mother and other people in my life who provided positive influences. They taught me the virtues of cultivating my maternal instincts and developing empathy … [Read more...]
Read About 4 Amazing Artists Who Will Inspire and Motivate You
Casey Shannon, Barbara Rachko, Michelle Endersby and Mary Mirabal One of the most valuable and perhaps best kept secrets to success for your art career is the inspiration, camaraderie and mutual … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ideas To Help You Create Successful Art Events
Most of the art events I organized in NYC were so popular they were featured in Crain’s New York Business, Show Business, New York magazine and The New York Times. They were announced on radio and … [Read more...]
The Joys of Being An Art Curator
Earlier in my art career I organized exhibitions throughout NYC, NY in galleries, cultural institutions and corporate venues. Now I curate them online. It's been extremely rewarding for me to promote … [Read more...]
Art and Mental Health
Art and mental health is an important correlation I have been involved with for many years, beginning in my school days as a volunteer in a mental hospital. I recognized the difference in patients' … [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, … [Read more...]
What is An Artist’s Resume / CV and How to Prepare It
Here, on The Artrepreneur Coach blog you will find many articles and references to writing your Artist's Biography. However, this article is about writing an Artist's Résumé also referred to as a CV … [Read more...]
Interview with Barbara Markoff, Art Consultant and Photographer
When it comes to experts in the field of art in the healthcare art market Barbara Markoff stands out among all the rest. Her career as a leading corporate and healthcare art consultant spans decades … [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...]
Harmful Beliefs That Can Prevent Art Career Success and Many Ways to Overcome Them
We all possess an arsenal of certain types of assumptions, habits and excuses that prevent us from achieving our fullest potential. In this article I point to several beliefs that can harm you and … [Read more...]
Use Special Events to Promote and Sell Your Art Every Month
If you want to generate more publicity and attract more art sales you can tap into a range of opportunities available throughout the year. All you need is access to a calendar of special events to get … [Read more...]
How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time
17 Ideas to Help You Remain Happy and Hopeful Do you have a full-time job that steals time from you that you wish you had for creating art? I’ve been there and I know how crazy and frustrating it can … [Read more...]