If becoming a full-time artist is one of your objectives or insuring that you remain self-sufficient as one, we cannot ignore the topic of money. I've written many articles to make the process of building more financial security as simple as possible. In this article I introduce you to some of them. You'll see that the articles will lead to more suggested reading with similar … [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 will find a selection of art organizations and resources here at in addition to articles on a range of important topics. To find more resources on this website simply use this … [Read more...]
Artists Who Are Sharing Positive Messages
Normally I write articles with advice for you about growing your art business; however, this morning I was inspired to publish this article about artists who are sharing positive messages. There are many of you who are communicating compassion and support for others during this difficult time. I've chosen three of you this week and I'll be sharing a series of similar articles … [Read more...]
Opportunities and Resources for Artists Who Care About Nature and The Environment
As an artist you have have the talent and opportunities to do this through your art. If you are especially concerned or simply want to find new ways to share your nature-inspired art, you'll appreciate this article that provides opportunities for artists who care about nature and the environment. Although April 22 is declared as "Earth Day" for many of us this topic is a … [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...]
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...]