Finance
Choosing a Photography Business That’s Right for You
If you're a photographer or thinking about starting a photography business, here are six areas to specialize in: commercial, stock, portrait and photography, fashion, editorial and travel. We break down what you need to know to focus and give it a shot!
Creative Freelancers Can Save on Taxes by Incorporating
Creative freelancers can save on taxes and make filing easier when they incorporate as a business. Learn the pros and cons of hiring an account and the benefits of becoming an LLC
Is it Worth It? Tips for Hiring a Studio Assistant
In a new monthly column for Artrepreneur, art curator and critic Audra Lambert answers the most frequent questions she receives from independent artists. This month, she answers questions about studio assistants.
How An Estate Tax Repeal Might Affect the Art World
A GOP repeal of the estate tax could produce a chilling effect on art museum donations while creating a bump in the art market. Here's why private art collectors may be less inclined to donate art.
Setting Creative Freelance Rates and Pricing Work
Determining how to value your own services and work is can be tricky. We offer guidance on setting your own competitive creative freelance rates.
Finding Art Funding for Exhibitions and Projects
Get creative with finding art funding for your next exhibition or project. We'll cover three ways: self-funding, crowdsourcing, and fiscal sponsorship.
The High Cost of Art Competitions: Is It Worth It?
The working artist is routinely encouraged to submit their work to art competitions, but doing so is often associated with hefty expenses. We ask two artists whether the outside validation gained and new connections made are worth the cost.
How to Get Work as a Travel Photographer
Travel photographers get the best of both worlds - taking beautiful pictures and seeing the world. We talked Andy Donohoe and Michaela Trimble who share their advice for getting into the field and taking your travel photography to new frontiers.