Digital Identity Is King: 5 Ways a .ART Domain Sets Artists Apart
.ART offers unique website names to help artists and creators strengthen their digital identities. Explore the benefits and see examples of successful…
Category: Art Business
A Marriage in Creativity
A collaboration between two artists yields a happy marriage, two successful businesses and the safeguarding of other artists’ rights. C.J. Kent shares how the duo juggles studio…
Art Bound Podcast, Ep. 14: Taking the Leap to Full-Time Artist
James Holmes and Michael Dowling share their experiences and lessons learned on the journey to becoming full-time artists. In this episode of Artists Network’s Art Bound podcast,…
How to Make Money as an Artist: A Guide
Whether you’re just starting to sell your art or ready to go full-time, don’t miss these tips on pricing, sales, marketing, and living as a…
Planning for Successful, Stress-Free Studio Visits
Opening your studio doors doesn’t have to be stressful with these tips from four professional artists. Studio visits are crucial in garnering interest, sharing your…
How the Pandemic Impacted Artists in 2020
From the unsurprising losses to the unexpected gains, here’s how your fellow artists are faring after a year of canceled shows and stay-at-home orders. We’re…
Learn the Six Ways Instagram Transformed This Artist’s Career — and Freed Up More Studio Time.
How to Use Instagram to Take Control of Your Art Career I remember the first time I heard of Instagram. It was a 12-year-old student…
From Serious Life Challenge to Thriving Online Art Business
Mixed-media artist Wyanne Thompson is living proof that cancer is a word, not a sentence. Here’s how she’s created a successful art career online. By…
15 Artists Respond to the “Starving Artist” Stereotype
Does the idea of the starving artist help or hurt artists? Since the launch of our podcast Art Bound, we’ve been continuing the real talk after…
Your Guide to Selling Artwork During the Holidays
Now’s the perfect time to market your brand and sell your artwork. The season of giving is fast approaching. Soon, people will scour the Internet…
3 Artists Share How They Stay Afloat During the Holidays
As we head into holiday season, many artists are planning holiday sales of their work and doing big promotional pushes to end the year strong.…
A Peek into the Art Rental Business
Did you know that artwork can be rented for staging rather than just sold? We’ve talked about selling art, but it’s also the case that art can help sell…
How to Be an Eco-Friendly Artist
With these insights, it’s possible for artists to be a little greener (so to speak) at the end of the day. By Daniel Grant Many…
Bartering Art for Goods and Services
These artists are bartering their work for plane tickets, medical procedures, and more. Figuring out how to price your artwork can get a little complicated.…
Art for Sale! Tips for Pricing and Managing Inventory
During economic downturns, artists must be equally creative with the business side of art. When Covid-19 became widespread, forcing most of us into quarantine, painter…
Art on the Water: Artist Residency Programs at Sea
From the frozen waters of the Arctic to the sun-warmed Pacific, artists find inspiration at sea. by Cynthia Close Artists are curious by nature. And…