for the Business of Being an Artist
I recently asked on Facebook and Twitter what your favorite resources are for successful art festivals. I wasn’t really interested in resources for applying to art festivals, but in where you find tips (other than word of mouth) on improving your participation in and sales from festival experiences. Responses are posted here.
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I often write about making art big enough to hold your dreams. Pallucid was built in Rebecca diDomenico’s large living room over the course of a year, but she didn’t think much about how she was going to get it out of her home and into the museum. She said: You find a way.
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Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. -Jim Jarmusch. Read the entire quote and discuss.
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The resources for business and career development are endless. You have so many choices to grow as a professional artist. Whenever you are tempted to pay for a learning experience, follow this five-question process to determine which programs are worth your investment of time and money.
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It’s okay to send a note of thanks to people who subscribe to your blog. In fact, I encourage it! This personal gesture might turn them into fans for life.
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My e-book, The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement, is now available in the Amazon Kindle store for $9.99. The $24 version from my site includes PDF + Word document for you to journal in on your computer, which are not available through Kindle.
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Are you charging too little for your teaching? Are you finding it difficult to raise your rates with a venue that you have an established relationship with? Here’s some advice to help you make sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth.
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After completing the six steps in setting your income goal for the year, it is time to determine how the money will come in. Step seven outlines all the areas of your income and divides the income goals across your planned activity.
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Without identifying the parties involved, I’ll pass on some “gossip” relayed to me by a reliable source about one artist’s self-promotion feats. It involves 1 artist, 1 arts reviewer, and a gaggle of the artist’s supporters.
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