May 25, 2013

How to Use Your Artist’s Statement

Your Artist's Statement

Once you have an artist’s statement that works for you how can you make use of it? Here are a few suggestions.

How to Write an Artist’s Statement That Works

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A well-crafted artist statement helps you define who you are as an artist, explain your motivation and your inspiration.

How to Get Rejected Every Time

art show crowd

Submitting your art or craft work to a jury? Here’s how to guarantee your results. Bad ones.

Defeat the Starving Artist Mindset

Trade Show Buyers

If you completely buy into the starving artist myth, it can easily become your reality.

Improve Your Sales Techniques

Bruce Baker Dynamic Sales

Just because you are good at making art doesn’t mean you are so great at making sales. It’s a constant struggle for many creative entrepreneurs who may not necessarily have the knowledge to master the skills of customer engagement.

The Truth About Wholesale Pricing

Terra Cottage booth

The practice of not discounting to a true wholesale price puts you in direct competition with your retailers when you are selling to the public, but at an unfair advantage.

Choose the Right Show for Your Art or Craft

WGK Glass Art Booth

Have you exhibited at art or craft shows that didn’t produce sales because they weren’t a fit for your work or your price points? It happens all the time.

LinkedIn Tips for Artists

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LinkedIn.com is the network for serious professionals, and has a lot of potential for artists who are building their businesses.

6 Steps to Managing Your Business Expectations

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Nobody else has the same desires, financial and family situations, talents and background that you do. Evaluate what you expect and what you need to be happy and satisfied with your creative business.

Artist Checklist for a Successful Show

Barbie Levy

This checklist gets you ready to sell. Here’s what to know before you show.