The Ultimate Guide To Successful Art Shows and Fairs

The Ultimate Guide To Successful Art Shows and FairsWhy art shows and fairs are so important, the upsides and downsides of doing them in person, and how you need to think about them tactically to win (no one ever talks about this). Introduction to the GuideThis post is gonna be a beast. 👹What it’s not […]

The Etsy Situation

The Etsy SituationAn update on the Etsy situation, why it’s NOT news, and what you can do about it. What HappenedEtsy has just raised fees 30% on their users, and to protest many artists are putting their shops into “vacation mode” (not accepting orders). Things have gone so sideways that even Etsy’s original founder […]

Improving Your Art Marketing with In-Situ Mockups

Improving Your Art Marketing with In-Situ MockupsMockups are a great way to help your audience understand what your art actually looks like in the real world. To get you started, I picked 3 of my favorites that you are free to save and use in your own marketing efforts! Check out the high resolution files below, as […]

The Next Big Art Selling Holiday is Here: Mothers Day

The Next Big Art Selling Holiday is Here: Mothers DaySo so many artists and photographers get this completely wrong. With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to audit your thinking and change your business for the better. Enjoy Patrick’s advice?Here’s how to get his input on YOUR art/photo business.👇👇👇LIVE Art Business Consulting with Patrick […]

Art Business Strategy Overview

Art Business Strategy Overview Q1 2022 (January – March) SUMMARY: The first quarter is essential for generating momentum for a successful year. The early art-selling holidays bring in major sales opportunities, while a proper lead generation strategy will fuel your business with the art buyers you will sell to in Q2 and beyond. PRIORITIES: Kick off […]

Merchandising 101: A Broad Primer on How to Avoid a HUGE Art-Selling Mistake

Merchandising 101: A Primer on How to Avoid a HUGE Art-Selling MistakeSo so many artists and photographers get this completely wrong. With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to audit your thinking and change your business for the better. Enjoy Patrick’s advice?Here’s how to get his input on YOUR art/photo business.👇👇👇LIVE Art Business Consulting […]

How to price your art (commissions, prints, originals, limited editions)

How to price your art? Guide for artists and photographers

How to price your art?How to price painting? How to price commission art? How to price photography prints? These are essential questions, and thank you for asking that. Your pricing will affect how potential buyers perceive your art and affect your sales. It’s not the only thing that determines your success, but it is strongly […]

A look at what artwork is selling THIS WEEK.

A look at what artwork is selling THIS WEEK.We’re often asked for examples of what artwork is selling at the moment, so we thought we’d put together a big collage for you. Here’s a sampling of some of the artwork Art Storefronts members sold THIS WEEK.Pretty cool, right?The thing I find most interesting about it – there’s […]

Building a Direct Art Business: The way artists currently selling $100k/yr are doing it

SELLING ARTBuilding a “Direct” Art Business — The way artists currently selling $100k/yr are doing itMost of the successful artists and photographers today won’t be found in magazines or high-end galleries…Makiko Harris, Art Storefronts member since 2020…You’ll find them at home – in the studio, or on the computer, running their own businesses that generate […]

The Rare Opportunity (A Letter for Artists from CEO Nick Friend)

The Rare Opportunity (A Letter for Artists from CEO Nick Friend)The state of the art market, the revolutionary changes it’s gone through in the past year, and how to get ahead of the game while there’s still time.