Archive for May, 2011

Organizing Your Art Business

May 27th, 2011

Organizing Your Art BusinessTherefore by definition we are unorganized. We are right brain thinkers, we are creative. How do we impose order to chaos
Hopefully, this information will help you tame that wild beast and make some sense of the various business terms that confuse and intimidate you!

1. WHAT STRUCTURE SHOULD I USE
The first question to ask in setting up your art business is how you should set it up – i.e., what structure it should have. This may seem like a silly question, but it is a very important one, as it determines how you report your income and expenses. And report them you must!
There are several types of organization to choose from, and the determining factor is risk. How much risk are you willing to take Are you willing to pay more for less risk I will demonstrate what this means » Read more: Organizing Your Art Business

Promote Your Art Business – Public Speaking

May 26th, 2011

Promote Your Art Business - Public SpeakingDid you know that major art, craft and gift wholesale shows held at big convention centers are always looking for guest expert speakers From the famous Rosen group to smaller wholesale shows, a part of the draw for the attendees are the experts lectures and panels that are held throughout the weekend. You could be a speaker yourself to gain to ton of respect and sales.

Any artist that has put in the years of running a gallery, doing regional art shows, building an art business from scratch or has taught lessons privately has a lot to share to others wanting to know the same things. Your wealth of experience gives you and your business a value… one that is sorely needed. If you have ever sold your work to galleries or have sold to stores wholesale, that is the kind of knowledge that these conventions are looking for. » Read more: Promote Your Art Business – Public Speaking