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Which Art Shows are Right for You?
February 1, 2012 By 6 Comments
Exhibitors complain that shows and fairs are changing, standards may be lowered, and that venues once producing high sales have slumped.
Artist Profile: Cindy Pacileo
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I have been able to extend my market from traditional galleries and craft shops to include shops with a pet theme, wildlife and nature centers, birding shops, animal rescue shops and museum shops.
Reader Poll – Priorities for Your Art Business
January 13, 2012 By 11 Comments
Please vote in our reader poll. We’ll make sure we do the research, ask the experts and write the articles on those important business priorities!
A Gallery Paradise
January 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
We are located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, which has been named “The Top Arts Destination in the US” (mid-sized cities) for the past two years in American Style magazine’s reader’s poll. Along with being a part of a thriving arts community, we also have the draw of warm weather & beautiful beaches.
Where’s The Money?
December 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
People who diversify become more secure, as they have income sources which can fill in holes in the calendar year, or cover expenses when other sources dry up.
A Look Back, A Look Forward
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A look back at the Winter issue of Niche in the year 2000 reveals some interesting comments on social and buying trends that still resonate today.
Artists in a Transitional World
December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Artists are learning to embrace a new, transitional economy and business model, while becoming more independent and self-determined than ever. What’s changing in the world of art business these days? A better question to ask is “what’s not changing?” If you aren’t acknowledging the quick pace of change and keeping up, you may [...]
How One Artist Used Companion Marketing to Grow Her Business
December 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
Patti Dowse is the owner of Erda Leather in Cambridge, Maine, which produces leather and fabric purses and accessories for women. With forty years in the business, she has a knack for marketing and has used several creative techniques to open many new wholesale accounts.
So You Want to Open an Art Gallery?
November 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
It may sound counterintuitive in a tough economy, but now may be the perfect time to jump in and open an art gallery. The recession has taken its toll on some of the best retail locations in the country, and landlords are ready to grab any rental opportunity that will fill space and [...]