for the Business of Being an Artist
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Artists should conduct a marketing review to evaluate methods they are using to sell or gain recognition for their art.
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Artists who are teaching classes and workshops, accepting commissioned work, and competing for public art projects can increase business with a powerful testimonial.
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Launching a website or blog involves more than just building content, publishing it, and then telling everyone about it. You need to entice and pique the curiosity of site visitors.
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Peggy Klaus, author of Brag! How to Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, says brag is not a four-letter word: “Remaining quiet about your successes only leads to being underappreciated and overlooked.” Brag better about your art by spending time reviewing your accomplishments.
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Creating an entirely new website or blog is overwhelming. Tweaking what you already have is easier! Implementing even a couple of these 11 ideas will make a big dent in the way your website functions.
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A certain level of doubt can be useful motivation for your art career. Dwelling in doubt can be debilitating. Conquer the doubt. In my experience, it doesn’t matter whether others believe in you or not. What matters is that you believe in yourself.
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If you want to grow a profitable art business, you can’t do everything yourself. The key to finding the perfect team to help you out is identifying which tasks could be managed by someone else. Hiring an assistant will bring you peace of mind that will allow you to focus on your art.
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Even high-end galleries offer discounts to valued collectors as well as to museums. Artists can have their own sales, too, with the right strategies in place. Follow these 8 tips.
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