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Your Art Career Deserves Better Than Spreadsheets

April 1, 2025 Artist

Your Art Career Deserves Better Than Spreadsheets

Watercolor artist Marilyn Rose felt so behind on her administrative tasks that she was missing opportunities. Then, she decided to get organized.

Art Business Diaries: There’s No Secret to Becoming a Profitable Artist

March 25, 2025 Artist

Art Business Diaries: There’s No Secret to Becoming a Profitable Artist

Sky-obsessed Texas pilot Lindy Severns traded in the cockpit for a canvas, turning dramatic cloudscapes into a fulfilling artistic career.

Why This Artist "Ruins" Her Own Work on Purpose

March 25, 2025 Artist

Why This Artist "Ruins" Her Own Work on Purpose

What happens when you stop trying to make "sellable" artwork? For Featured Artist Lynn Basa, the answer was freedom, honesty—and surprisingly, sales.

Selling Art Out of Your Studio Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

March 21, 2025 Artist

Selling Art Out of Your Studio Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

How contemporary figurative painter Toni Cogdell built a direct-to-collector art business.

Do you have everything you need to run your art business?

Artwork Archive Launches First-of-Its-Kind Calls for Entry Management Solution

March 10, 2025 Artist , Collector

Artwork Archive Launches First-of-Its-Kind Calls for Entry Management Solution

New feature alert: a seamless, all-in-one platform for arts administrators managing artist opportunities and art collections

How to Easily Migrate Your Data and Images to Artwork Archive

March 10, 2025 Artist , Collector

How to Easily Migrate Your Data and Images to Artwork Archive

Transitioning from one collection management system to another may seem daunting, but with Artwork Archive, it doesn’t have to be.

[GUIDE] The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in April 2025

March 10, 2025 Artist

[GUIDE] The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in April 2025

Here's our list of artist grants, residencies, competitions, and open calls — all with April 2025 deadlines.

Ask Artwork Archive: "I Have No Idea How to Price My Artwork"

March 4, 2025 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "I Have No Idea How to Price My Artwork"

"What do I consider when pricing my artwork?" This week, Ask Artwork Archive dives into the age old question: Pricing Artwork

The Artist’s Guide to Building an Email List (and Why You Need One)

March 3, 2025 Artist

The Artist’s Guide to Building an Email List (and Why You Need One)

If social media disappeared tomorrow, would your art business survive? This guide covers why artists need email lists, how to start one, and exactly what to send—plus a six-month content plan to make it easy.

Why Documentation Matters for Artists—Amarachi Okafor on the Power of Archiving

February 20, 2025 Artist

Why Documentation Matters for Artists—Amarachi Okafor on the Power of Archiving

Through sculpture, painting, and curation, this artist turns materials into conversations on society, connection, and artistic legacy—proving that art is both a dialogue and a record of history.

GUIDE: The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in March 2025

February 11, 2025 Artist

GUIDE: The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in March 2025

Here's our list of artist grants, residencies, competitions, and open calls — all with March 2025 deadlines.

Doubt Happens to Every Artist—Here’s How This One Pushes Through It

January 30, 2025 Artist

Doubt Happens to Every Artist—Here’s How This One Pushes Through It

Michael Anderson has spent decades evolving—mastering techniques, refining color, and staying organized with Artwork Archive. And like any artist, he's faced doubt—but he's learned how to push through it.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Ask Artwork Archive: “How Do I Turn Followers and Likes into Art Sales?"

January 22, 2025 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: “How Do I Turn Followers and Likes into Art Sales?"

"I've got a studio full of art and an Instagram full of engagement—but no buyers." This week, Ask Artwork Archive tackles how to find your target audience and turn all that interest into income.

This Artist Paints With His Canvas Upside Down—Here's Why it Works

January 16, 2025 Artist

This Artist Paints With His Canvas Upside Down—Here's Why it Works

Featured Artist David Twose transforms the familiar into bold, abstract creations, keeping his subjects—bodies, landscapes, and cities—recognizable. His vibrant work offers a fresh, thought-provoking view of the world.

The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in February 2025

January 14, 2025 Artist

The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in February 2025

Each month we seek out and compile the best opportunities for artists. Here's our list of artist grants, residencies, competitions, and open calls — all with February 2025 deadlines.

This Artist Forages Her Own Materials—And Creates Stunning Results

January 9, 2025 Artist

This Artist Forages Her Own Materials—And Creates Stunning Results

Featured Artist Lisa-Marie Price transforms foraged earth pigments into stunning works that inspire mindfulness and eco-consciousness, while sharing how she balances creativity, advocacy, and the challenges of an art career.

Why This Ceramicist Finds Creative Freedom Within Her Self-Imposed Limits

December 21, 2024 Artist

Why This Ceramicist Finds Creative Freedom Within Her Self-Imposed Limits

Artwork Archive’s Featured Artist Yasha Butler creates minimalist ceramics that draw inspiration from nature and tranquility. With her design background, she leans on self-imposed boundaries to fuel her creativity.

10 Things 2024 Taught Us About Being a Professional Artist

December 18, 2024 Artist

10 Things 2024 Taught Us About Being a Professional Artist

We spent 2024 collecting honest advice from real, working artists—the kind of practical wisdom you wish you’d had when starting out.

How This Artist Finds Her “Way In” After Feeling Stuck in Her Creative Process

December 18, 2024 Artist

How This Artist Finds Her “Way In” After Feeling Stuck in Her Creative Process

Featured Artist Priya Vadhyar creates intuitive, layered works inspired by "interior geography," exploring the self and the world. For her, getting stuck is just a step toward new possibilities.

Ask Artwork Archive: "How Do I Keep Growing My Art Career Without Burning Out?"

December 11, 2024 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "How Do I Keep Growing My Art Career Without Burning Out?"

"I haven't touched clay in days because I'm drowning in paperwork." This week, we explore that delicate balance between running a thriving art business and protecting your creative soul—and how to build systems that serve both.