Articles
The Dreaded Discount
May 2023, by Daniel Grant
Early on in Barbara Ernst Prey’s career, a man approached her where she was selling her paintings. “He looked me straight in the face and said he would pay me $1,000 less than the listed price,” she…
Say Hello to the PL8 LADY
April 2023, by Diane Sulg
Dominique Oakley is a woman who thinks, acts, and talks fast. With an impressive business IQ, she has built a unique recycled art business. Raised by her grandmother, who was a schoolteacher and an…
What To Do Before the Show
April 2023, by Kim Schroeder, Warrens Cranberry Festival
Once accepted into a show, collect and organize all contracts and information about the event. Add all upcoming deadlines to your calendar and familiarize yourself with the show’s rules and…
What Should I Do Next?
April 2023, by Denise Ford, RiverArtsFest
Among the steps an artist should take after being accepted into a show is confirming where the festival dates fall within their calendar of events. They should then look at the route mileage and…
The Benefits of a Patron Program
April 2023, by Angie Landsverk
Some artists who have participated in shows with patron programs found they improved their sales, but not everyone factors in such programs when deciding which shows to apply to. “Ranking/rating of…