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Guides for Artists

There’s no one way to be an artist. Everyone’s path is unique.

Still, it can be super helpful to know what other artists have done and how they’ve made their way. It can be useful to learn what’s worked for them and what hasn’t.

So with that in mind, we’ve combed through Every. Single. Interview with our Allies — both Artists + Experts — and collected advice, experiences + general thoughts and organized them into specific topics for these Guides.

Ready to dig in? Read on.


TIPS FROM ARTISTS

General Advice

General art, business + life advice from the Allies

Artist Life

Life as a Working Artist
  • Purpose
  • Challenges for Working Artists
  • Misconceptions About Artists
  • Personal Projects
  • Time Management
  • Traveling for Work
Creating
  • Creative Process
  • Creative Blocks
  • Collaborations
  • Developing Your Voice
  • Listening to Music
  • Studios + Workspaces
  • Styles + Mediums
  • Tools + Equipment
Health
  • Comparing Yourself + Doubt
  • Fear
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Sacrifices
  • Self-Care

Business

Accounting, Contracts + Invoicing
  • Accounting + Business Expenses
  • Contracts
  • Deposits
  • Getting Paid
  • Invoicing
Clients + Customers
  • Clients + Customers: Tips for Working With Them
  • Creative Control
  • New vs. Repeat Clients
  • Saying No
  • Working with Sponsors
Running a Business
  • Business of Art
  • Copyrighting
  • Realities + Challenges
  • Structure
Taxes + Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Taxes

Career Path

The Artist’s Journey
  • The Artist’s Path
  • Intuition + Following Your Path
  • I Wish I Knew…
  • Location: Where You Live
  • “Overnight Success”
  • Dealing with Success
Education + School
  • Art School + Art Degrees
  • Art School + Business Skills
  • College Degrees (not in art)
  • New Skills + Learning
  • Self-Taught Artists
Full-time vs. Part-time
  • Art Full Time vs. Day Job
  • Full-Time Artist Realities
  • Full-time Artist Pros + Cons
  • Going Full Time with Art
  • Taking the Leap to Full-Time Artist
Money + Earning a Living
  • Earning a Living in the Beginning
  • Income Sources
  • Money Tips

Marketing

Marketing Strategy + Ideas
  • Marketing: What Works Best
  • Marketing Ideas
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Yourself
  • Marketing to Potential Clients
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing + Standing Out
  • Websites as a Marketing Tool
Art Show Events, Conventions + Fairs
  • Selling Artwork at Events
  • Booth Displays for Artwork
  • Event Costs

People

Working with Others
  • Hiring Help
  • Business Partners
  • Community + Relationships
  • Networking
  • Asking for Advice

Pricing + Products

Pricing
  • Pricing Products + Services
  • Client Budgets + Negotiating
Products
  • Artwork Titles + Descriptions
  • Inventory
  • Products + Sizes to Offer
  • Shipping, Fulfillment + Distribution

Selling

Selling
  • Pitching Potential Clients
  • Where to Sell Work
  • What Sells Best
  • Tourist Shops + Non-Galleries
Galleries
  • Getting into Galleries
  • Gallery Sales
  • Importance of Showing Your Work
Grants, Proposals + Calls for Entries
  • Applying for Grants
  • Proposals for Calls for Entries

TIPS FROM EXPERTS

  • Working with Galleries + Art Curators
  • Business + Pricing Tips

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