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 one. When an artist asks me to write an Art Review about their art so they can use it for their promotion I view their art on their website. It's such a joy to immediately see their … [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 prevent you from achieving art career success. You'll find many ways to overcome them. If you identify with any of the disempowering beliefs listed below you can go immediately to the … [Read more...]
The Truth About Fine Art Agents
Let's Dispel Some Myths and Make Way for New Options Every week at least one artist will ask me how and where they can find fine art agents. It is an important topic for most artists I know and rightly so. After all, having fine art agents who will sell your art work for you is like discovering manna from heaven. The truth is; however, there are many misconceptions … [Read more...]
How to Approach New York Art Galleries and Any Desired Gallery
Most artists from around the world want to be exhibited in New York Art Galleries. However, many of you are confused about how they operate and are misinformed. This article demystifies the New York Art Gallery system but the advice can help you no matter where the gallery is located that you want to approach. I covered the NY art scene for 17 years with my magazine Manhattan … [Read more...]
What Artists Need to Know About Galleries, Agents and Art Consultants
Selling your art depends on securing healthy relationships with art business professionals such as gallery owners, agents and art consultants. As you build these relationships it is important for you to make the best decisions based on your knowledge about the realities, misconceptions, and pitfalls. You want to know what to expect from them and how to protect your interests. … [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 juried competitions and increase art sales -- and countless more! Art business advice is easy to find here, no matter what career level you are currently enjoying. However, when … [Read more...]
Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries
Whether you're just flirting with the idea of being in a gallery or have been offered a contract, you want to be prepared with the questions to ask before you join, improve your relationships with them, understand what vanity galleries are, and more. Dealing with dealers and art galleries is serious business and you want to be sure you safeguard your precious artwork and … [Read more...]
Beware of Vanity Galleries
It is A Pay to Play Game In Which Artists Have Much to Lose This article offers advice that is useful when considering "vanity galleries" and all exhibition opportunities. When I read a letter or an email that an artist has received from a gallery I can almost immediately determine if it's a legitimate gallery or a "pay to play" business. Artists don't always recognize the … [Read more...]