Becoming an Artpreneur

Learning Sales: A Key to Growth as an Artpreneur

Published on November 7, 2013 by

I have a hard time asking for money.

The extent of my money issues didn't resonate with me until I worked in a restaurant as a food runner.  As a food runner, I brought the food to the tables (I didn't really do a lot of running- I'm not that ...

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How to Become an Artpreneur: Blending Art and Business

Published on October 31, 2013 by

Not very many years ago a young woman started a business selling cookies. After discouragement from family and friends and multiple rejections by banks, she had finally persuaded one bank manager to give her a small loan.

Maybe it was the freshly made chocolate chip cookies she brought to the ...

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A Little Controversy Can Be A Good Thing

Published on October 25, 2013 by

Earlier in the week Martha Stewart angered a lot of online creatives with her comment, "Who are these bloggers?"

I'm not sure what was behind her emotion but she caused a howl in the blogging world when she pointed out that in her mind, "bloggers aren't experts...they aren't editors at ...

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6 Ways Artists Can Use their Lists to Build Relationships with Clients

Published on October 13, 2013 by

If you've been in the art business for any amount of time, you've heard someone say, "you need a list."

Maybe you've heard that a lot- either starting or during your journey into the art world. But for whatever reason, your situation falls into one of the following categories

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13 Lessons I Learned from my Candle Business: What I would Do Differently If I Started a Craft Business Today

Published on October 2, 2013 by

Have you ever had a great idea that was sure to help you find vocational bliss, money and a way to avoid college?   I tried to do this by starting a candle making company when I was in college.

Today I'll share what I would different if I was starting ...

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Becoming an Artpreneur Part 1: Traditional Art Shows, Building a List Grandma’s Way and thoughts on Why People Buy Art

Published on September 25, 2013 by

This is the first in a new series "what is an artpreneur?".  Today I look at  traditional ways of selling art that many artists still practice today, postcard marketing and thoughts on why people loved my Grandfather's watercolors.

It was 5:30 when we pulled into the dark street. The shops ...

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