As an exhibiting artist, you have key responsibilities regardless of where you show and sell your art.
Never assume that venues (art galleries, nonprofit spaces, co-ops) will do all of the work for you. They have much on their minds and can’t give you their full attention.
Here’s a list of things to think about.
The Artist's Responsibilities for Any Exhibition Read
Even if it has never entered your mind to be a guest on The Art Biz or any other podcast, you’ll benefit from learning how to pitch your story.
Craft a compelling pitch with the five steps I outline in this episode: (1) Understand the show, and, related … (2) Do your homework, (3) Get clear about your unique business insights, (4) Prove your speaking skills, and (5) Submit.
How to be a guest on The Art Biz (194) Read
It’s possible to make more money and find a little more peace of mind by making a few tweaks in how you approach your art business.
In this conversation, Monique shares her income streams, how she uses her email list, and how she was motivated to do a Black Friday sale after working on her money plan with me and noticing that her gallery sales were down for the year.
Smart strategies for artist income growth with Monique Carr (193) Read
Originally from a large metropolitan area, Tracey Hewitt married a rancher and, like Lisa Douglas in Green Acres, said goodbye to city life. But she never said goodbye to her art.
I wanted to talk with Tracey because every encounter I have ever had with her as a member of our Art Biz Connection community has been positive. She is funny, warm, and generous. And she knows how to live life to its fullest.
Thriving as an Artist While True to Your Rural Roots with Tracey Hewitt (192) Read
For more than 16 years I published a weekly newsletter without skipping a single issue for any reason. We’ve had the current system of multiple defined steps in place for many years, so it’s a well-greased machine.
I thought hearing about how we’ve made it work at Art Biz Success might help you create a blueprint for your own newsletter process—even if you do it alone without help. Here goes …
A Blueprint for Producing Your Artist Newsletter Read
More than 10 years ago in a crowded conference in Philadelphia, artist-writer-speaker Jason Kotecki had an epiphany. He realized that he had a talent stack that could set himself apart from other speakers.
In this conversation, Jason encourages you to find the additional gifts that will differentiate you from other artists and allow you to move beyond comparanoia and jealousy. We also discuss his income streams and collaborating with his wife, Kim.
Beyond comparison and jealousy with Jason Kotecki (191) Read
A follow-up to episode 189, Ali Cavanaugh discusses her thriving Patreon community, the boundaries she established to manage her art demands, the release of her Ali Cavanaugh Portrait Colors Set, and her upcoming retrospective made possible by keeping prized pieces in her private collection.
Ali’s dedication to her patrons and students shines through as she shares insights from the past five years of her career.
The Joy in Artist Community and Paring Back Obligations with Ali Cavanaugh (ep. 190) Read
In 2014, Ali Cavanaugh had 11 galleries representing her work throughout the U.S. and even overseas. It was all she could do to paint fast enough to supply these galleries with new work. It’s a great problem for any artist to have, but was still a problem for her.
Something wasn’t right. Ali started pulling away from galleries and reconsidering not just her business model, but the art itself.
Reinventing your art career with Ali Cavanaugh (189) Read
Elizabeth LeMaster has, like so many of us, more to balance than her studio practice and business. How do you find time for working on your art when you have 6 kids under the age of 8?
Elizabeth and I talk about how she has done it because she wanted to share her tips with all artist-mothers out there. She is also very honest about the bumps along the road.
Proving It’s Possible to be an Artist and Mother with Elizabeth LeMaster (ep. 188) Read
Here’s to the mothers who are artists. And to the mothers who raise healthy, informed artists who make the world a better place.
To My Mom . . . Who is forgiven for not taking me to museums because she didn’t want me to misbehave in public. (She was probably right.)
An Appreciation of Mothers and of My Mom Read
