Start An Art Business: How to Start up and Run an Art Business

You'll discover everything you need to transform your artistic passion into a thriving business, from finding inspiration and developing your talent to mastering marketing, finance, and PR specifically for the art world. Our constantly updated articles, case studies, and expert advice give you all the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Start An Art Business is here to help.

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Finding Art Business Investors

How to pitch your art business to the right investors and secure funding without banking on family or galleries.

Creating Your Artist Portfolio

Set up a working portfolio to track your progress and a professional portfolio to showcase your best work and land commissions.

Book Keeping Tips & Systems

Set up a basic bookkeeping system for your small business using ledgers and cash books to track money in and out.

Alternative Venues for Selling Artwork

Getting your artwork sold doesn't require a gallery spot, here are realistic alternatives that actually work for artists starting out.

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Building a Core of Repeat Business

How to build a stable art business by keeping customers coming back instead of constantly chasing new ones.

How to Get Commissions For Your Art

Getting art commissions means building a strong reputation and online presence so buyers find you and want to hire you for custom work.

How to Photograph Art for Publicity

Get clear, accurate photos of your artwork using natural light and the right camera settings for online sales and promotion.

How to Start an Online Art Gallery

Set up an online art gallery without the overhead of a physical space and reach more buyers while keeping more profit.

Identifying Trends in the Art World

Keep your art business competitive by staying ahead of current trends in the industry and understanding what customers actually want.

Licensing Your Art

Art licencing lets you earn money from your work by letting manufacturers use your designs on products like clothing, cards, and home goods.

Run a Successful Art Workshop Day

Run an art workshop day to boost income, build your reputation, and get fresh creative feedback from participants.

Social Networking and Your Art Business

Use social networking to connect with clients and grow your art business in today's online market.

How to Price Your Art

Set your art prices based on market research, time spent, and key factors like size and medium instead of guessing.

Teaching Art: A Case Study

How one artist traded office jobs for teaching art to build a career that finally fit her life.

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