What to Include in an Art Consignment Agreement with a Gallery
While the end result of an art consignment relationship is mutually beneficial to both parties, it is imperative that an artist and gallery each formalize their art consignment agreement in writing.
A Primer for Self Publishing in the Arts
Whether self-publishing materials on your artistic practice or extending your creative work to digital publications, we’ve selected expert advice to guide you in producing written materials.
What ArtTactic’s Report Reveals About the Art Market
The Deloitte and ArtTactic Art & Finance Report offers some keen insights into the state of the art market. Discover which findings spell good news for working artists.
What Artists Need to Know About Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC is considering revoking net neutrality rules, which guarantee fair and free access to content on the internet. Here's what artists need to know about the current net neutrality framework.
A Guide to the Creative Freelancer’s Side Hustle
Freelancing while working full-time is a great way to build your creative business. Artrepreneur breaks down the side hustle for the budding freelance creative business or art entrepreneur.
Understanding Copyright: 10 Things You Must Do
Without the protection that copyright law gives artists, it would be difficult to monetize creative work and make a living. Here are ten sound copyright-related practices that every artist should know.
An artist’s copyright outweighs a model’s Right of Publicity
A new court ruling illustrates how artists can defend themselves against right of publicity claims as copyright holders of their work.
Using Synthetic DNA to Fight Art Forgery
With over $50 billion of art sales each year, it is easy to understand why art forgery is becoming such a huge problem for the industry. New technologies, such as digital DNA, are helping the industry validate artworks before they are purchased.
10 Artist Interview Questions You Must Be Able to Answer
If you've secured that important meeting with a potential collector, arts journalist, curator or gallerist, be prepared to answer these common artist interview questions to make the most of your opportunity.
Tips Before Signing an International Art Contract
Most art galleries participate in art fairs throughout the year. Many of those fairs are international, such as Art Basel Switzerland or the Hong International Art Fair. International art fairs are an excellent way to position your gallery in front of an...
Keys to Following Up After a Studio Visit
Artists often underestimate the importance of follow-up after an artist studio visit. Here's how to continue to engage curators, art critics, and collectors who took the time to visit.
Artists are Partnering with Independent Designers and Brands
Artists and graphic designers are breaking into fashion graphic design by collaborating with independent designers and fast fashion brands. We talk to two designers on these increasingly prevalent partnerships.
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.
8 Creative Apps to Simplify Your Art Business
Creative apps can make your work as a freelancer or solopreneur more efficient and productive. Here are 8 we recommend for your design or art business.
The Educators Shaping Tomorrow’s Art Entrepreneurs
Struggling to develop the skills necessary to thrive as an art entrepreneur? Educators at the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education conference may have some solutions.
Why You Don’t Need an MFA to Make It as An Artist
While obtaining an MFA is the pathway some artists take to further pursue their career, it’s not always a crucial part of developing a distinct and successful artistic practice. And it can save you a lot of money.
When and Where to Show in an Art Exhibition
Until an artist’s studio has significant resources, it may be difficult to participate in every single art exhibition. Artrepreneur outlines the benefits and drawbacks to consider when weighing local, regional, and international shows.
No Gallery? Mount a DIY Art Exhibition Instead
Artists are being entrepreneurial and creative showing their work on their own terms with their own resources. Here's how to mount a DIY art exhibition with mixed-use and non-traditional spaces to lay groundwork for a successful show.
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Wine and art are two passions for Rafe D'Amico, who works full-time at Cumulus Media. So, in 2013, it made perfect sense for him to marry the two by founding Ozymandias Wines, a true passion project that helps raise funds for emerging artists by selling wine with...
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Annette Green served as Executive Director and President of the Fragrance Foundation for 40 years. Her memoir, “Spritzing to Success with the Woman Who Brought an Industry to Its Senses,” focuses on the concepts she instituted to help drive the small six-figure industry to its current multi-billion-dollar stature.
