Hiring an assistant for the sake of hiring an assistant is just asking for trouble.
You must be very careful about the hiring process and who you let into your studio and office.
I wrote this article immediately upon hiring my first employee, with tips for how I made it happen.
How to Hire An Assistant to Help with Your Art Business Read
You are absolutely right to do whatever you can, legally and within reason, to protect your intellectual property (your art).
But what I can’t seem to reconcile is when artists aren’t taking precautionary steps to claim ownership in the first place.
I’m talking about giving yourself credit whenever and wherever you show your art—with your name and a complete credit line—even on Instagram.
Checklist for Crediting Your Art Read
We are each unique in our gifts and our approach to life and business.
What works for one artist might not be *just* a bad idea for another—it could also be a huge waste of time. Or even damaging.
Since learning Human Design, I’ve changed much of my approach to teaching and coaching to reflect the differences among artists—differences that they were born with. I wanted to share this tool with you.
Every Artist Is Designed Differently and What It Means with Jahje Ives (178) Read
Two things are clear when it comes to pricing.
First, it’s a struggle for most artists. And, second, there’s a good chance that your prices are too low.
The difficulty with pricing art is legendary. You’re not the only one who doesn’t have it all figured out.
Fear not! In this post and podcast episode, I give you 5 reasons to raise your prices and then thoughts on how to do it.
Why you should raise the prices of your art and how to do it (177) Read
Susan Abbott recognizes the importance of getting her work out of the studio and in front of people. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation, but there are 3 themes:
1. Why it’s important to give yourself limitations as an artist in order to grow.
2. Creating a catalog of your art and what it can do for you.
3. Getting a museum solo exhibition and why that’s important to her.
The Art Biz ep. 176: Series, Catalogs, and Museum Shows with Susan Abbott Read
Successful artists are committed to their vision and hard, consistent work.
I’ve seen many artists doing whatever they can to avoid this hard work. Art should be fun, they think. So they keep looking for something that would make their businesses fun and easier.
Well, art can be fun. An art business or art career is about rolling up your sleeves and getting to work. You do it because that’s what’s required.
The Big Secret About a Successful Art Career or Business Read
Not content with the status quo, Evita Tezeno aims for recognition by prestigious honors like the Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellowships
She aims for the stars! “Higher than the heavens,” as she put it to me.
And she knows she can’t get there by herself. She needs strong gallery representation and a team of people behind her, and she’ll tell you why. This is the story of an artist who fully appreciates her gallery.
The Art Biz ep. 175: Why I Want Partnerships with Art Galleries with Evita Tezeno Read
Your artist website is your portfolio these days. It’s usually the first place people go to get a full picture of you and your art.
Your website is the 1 piece of virtual real estate that you have 100% control over. You select what people see and define how they will navigate the experience. Are you ready for them?
This is a focused conversation with Jessica Burko about artist websites.
Presenting yourself professionally on your artist website with Jessica Burko (174) Read
Seeing January 1 on the calendar is enough to get almost anyone’s blood pumping.
The thrill of starting fresh! The anticipation of creating new benchmarks and attaining new dreams!
Oh, but wait. There’s a lot of crap that you need to get rid of –stuff that might get in your way if it doesn’t drive you crazy first.
What would it be like if the New Year felt . . . well . . . felt truly new?
A Fresh Start: Actions To Take Before January 1 Read
This is for anyone who is serious about building and living the life of an artist.This episode is also for you if other artists ask for your advice about how they can do what you have done.
I cover: Why devotion to the work has to come first, when you can call yourself an artist, why you shouldn’t be devoted to 1 medium, and the first 6 practical business steps.
Starting your art career (173) Read
