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Art Business Horror Stories—And the Lessons Learned Along the Way

Art Business Horror Stories—And the Lessons Learned Along the Way

We asked Artwork Archive members for their art business horror stories—and what they learned from these harrowing experiences.

Richard Ketley Explores the Relationship Between Place and Meaning

Richard Ketley Explores the Relationship Between Place and Meaning

Inspired by his global travels, Featured Artist Richard Ketley creates abstract compositions that capture energy of different scenes around the world.

7 Myths of the Successful Artist, Debunked

7 Myths of the Successful Artist, Debunked

When it comes to "making it" as an artist, don't believe the hype.

Artist Spotlight: Rebecca Rath Captures the Essence of the Land

Artist Spotlight: Rebecca Rath Captures the Essence of the Land

Featured Artist Rebecca Rath finds that being immersed in the Australian bush feeds her hunger to create.

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

What—And Why—Should Artists Archive Their Work?

What—And Why—Should Artists Archive Their Work?

We break down the best practices when it comes to creating a legacy, and telling your story, through your own archive.

Artist Spotlight: Liz Murphy's Paintings Are an Act of Meditation

Artist Spotlight: Liz Murphy's Paintings Are an Act of Meditation

After a cancer diagnosis and a divorce, Liz Murphy turned to abstract expressionist painting to reconnect with herself.

How To Create a Fulfilling Art Career by Finding Your Story

How To Create a Fulfilling Art Career by Finding Your Story

What if the secret to creating a fulfilling art business is connecting with yourself?

Richard Carter, Artist & Aspen Museum Cofounder, on Creating the Community You Want

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Richard Carter, Artist & Aspen Museum Cofounder, on Creating the Community You Want

One artist's lifelong efforts to nurture a local artistic community, in the world’s most gentrified town.

The Great MFA Debate: Do Artists Need Graduate School to Succeed?

The Great MFA Debate: Do Artists Need Graduate School to Succeed?

We asked six working artists their thoughts on grad school—and took notes.

Dispatches from Berlin: A Virtual Studio Visit with Artist Winston Chmielinski

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Dispatches from Berlin: A Virtual Studio Visit with Artist Winston Chmielinski

We catch up with the Berlin-based artist to discuss working "from the periphery," making paints with raw minerals, and what every emerging artist should do when starting their career.

How Artists Can Protect Their Mental Health

How Artists Can Protect Their Mental Health

September is 'National Recovery Month' in the US, so we spoke to Ana Finel Honigman, a mental health counselor with a background in the arts—about how artists can deal with addiction and find support.

You Don't Need to Sacrifice Creativity for Business: An Interview With Jodie King

You Don't Need to Sacrifice Creativity for Business: An Interview With Jodie King

Artist Jodie King mentors artists who want to monetize their art about approaching their business and finding their most authentic voice.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Making SMART Goals for Your Art Business | Free Download

Making SMART Goals for Your Art Business | Free Download

Free worksheets to develop SMART goals, set quarterly goals, and map out the actionable steps needed to achieve your vision.

Nomadland: How Candace Huey of re.riddle Broke the White Cube Gallery Mold

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Nomadland: How Candace Huey of re.riddle Broke the White Cube Gallery Mold

A desire for creative flexibility and site-specific art emboldened one dealer to re-write the rules of the traditional gallery space.

Motherhood is Similar to Creating a Work of Art

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Motherhood is Similar to Creating a Work of Art

Artwork Archive’s Elysian McNiff Koglmeier on what motherhood has taught her about the healing power of art.

Why You Should Adopt the Mindset of an Emerging Artist

Why You Should Adopt the Mindset of an Emerging Artist

No matter where you are in your art career, an emerging-artist mindset pushes you to grow your art business.

How Arts in Health is Persevering During COVID

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How Arts in Health is Persevering During COVID

Despite a global pandemic, the creative process continues to restore hope, dignity, and calm in hospitals.

An Open Thank You Letter to Artists in 2020

An Open Thank You Letter to Artists in 2020

Each year we write a note to artists to express our thanks for your work in the world. This year we are especially thankful.

45 Artists to Purchase Gifts From for Small Business Saturday

45 Artists to Purchase Gifts From for Small Business Saturday

Artwork Archive’s art gift list helps you support artists and make holiday gift-giving special.

Acts of Love: Art & Caretaking (and How to Succeed at Both)

Acts of Love: Art & Caretaking (and How to Succeed at Both)

With honesty and grace, Anna Rose Bain shares how she juggles motherhood with a full-time art career.

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