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How Art Galleries Stay Organized, Sell More & Stress Less

June 23, 2025 Collector

How Art Galleries Stay Organized, Sell More & Stress Less

10 reasons why Artwork Archive is the secret weapon for a successful art gallery.

This Artist Rarely Used Color. Now It Covers Every Inch of His Work

June 19, 2025 Artist

This Artist Rarely Used Color. Now It Covers Every Inch of His Work

Featured Artist Michael Gadlin shares how trust, color, and creative discipline shape his intuitive studio practice—and how staying organized helps him focus on what matters most.

How Karen Kuo Builds a Visual World—And Keeps It Organized

June 12, 2025 Artist

How Karen Kuo Builds a Visual World—And Keeps It Organized

Peek inside Featured Artist Karen Kuo’s studio mindset, where geometric forms meet emotional clarity, and nothing gets lost to memory.

The Joys and Frustrations of a Professional Artist's Work Week

June 11, 2025 Artist

The Joys and Frustrations of a Professional Artist's Work Week

How collage artist Sarah Short balances exhibition deadlines, gallery outreach, and plenty of time for creativity.

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

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

June 9, 2025 Artist

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

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

You'll Never Look at Bubble Wrap the Same Way Again

June 5, 2025 Artist

You'll Never Look at Bubble Wrap the Same Way Again

Learn how bubble wrap became a breakthrough medium for an artist whose process involves over 100 colors, thousands of syringes, and a whole lot of patience.

This Artist's Advice? Don’t Chase Success—Make the Work You Need to Make

May 29, 2025 Artist

This Artist's Advice? Don’t Chase Success—Make the Work You Need to Make

Self-taught artist Adrien Saporiti proves you don’t need language to feel understood. Blending street art and design, he builds a practice rooted in instinct, impact, and staying true to the work.

Ask Artwork Archive: "What Do I Do When a Gallery Partnership Starts to Feel One-Sided?"

May 27, 2025 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "What Do I Do When a Gallery Partnership Starts to Feel One-Sided?"

An artist enters a gallery contract with high hopes—only to face months of silence, no sales, and unclear expectations. In this week's Ask Artwork Archive, they’re looking for a way to speak up without burning a bridge.

How Painting Joy Became a Daily Act of Resistance for This Artist

May 22, 2025 Artist

How Painting Joy Became a Daily Act of Resistance for This Artist

Jackie Liu moved from painting pain to painting joy—using her creative practice as an act of resistance, healing, and self-preservation. Here's how she reclaimed her art and built a system to support it.

What I’d Tell My Younger Artist Self About Running a Studio

May 16, 2025 Artist

What I’d Tell My Younger Artist Self About Running a Studio

10 years, hundreds of paintings, and one powerful system. The tool that Randy Purcell has trusted over the last decade could be what's missing from your own art practice.

Why This Artist Journals Before He Paints (and Keeps 500+ Playlists)

May 15, 2025 Artist

Why This Artist Journals Before He Paints (and Keeps 500+ Playlists)

Discover how Ty Nathan Clark turns journaling, playlists, and physical movement into a deeply emotional art practice. Plus, the tool that supports him behind the scenes.

How I Prepare For a Successful Art Show

May 15, 2025 Artist

How I Prepare For a Successful Art Show

Get ready with painter Kate Joiner as she selects pieces, sets prices, and reaches out to collectors for an exhibition.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Art Sales, Simplified: A Smarter Way for Galleries and Consultants to Manage Their Pipeline

May 14, 2025 Collector

Art Sales, Simplified: A Smarter Way for Galleries and Consultants to Manage Their Pipeline

Streamline sales processes and enhance client engagement with Artwork Archive's new Sales Pipeline & Proposal feature.

GUIDE: The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in June 2025

May 12, 2025 Artist

GUIDE: The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in June 2025

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

The Ancient Stories That Shape This Artist’s Career (and Show Up in Her Work)

May 8, 2025 Artist

The Ancient Stories That Shape This Artist’s Career (and Show Up in Her Work)

Featured Artist Shelby Little shares how Greco-Roman mythology fuels her work, how she stays creatively grounded, and the tools that help her run a professional art practice.

Artists: Keep Detailed Notes, They’re More Important Than You Think

May 8, 2025 Artist

Artists: Keep Detailed Notes, They’re More Important Than You Think

For globetrotting artist Nicky Myny, having an easy way to store her notes and notebooks has been transformational.

Why Slow Growth Might Be the Best Thing for Your Art Career

April 30, 2025 Artist

Why Slow Growth Might Be the Best Thing for Your Art Career

Learn how Featured Artist Matthew Jay Russell built a fulfilling art career through patience, consistency, and small, steady steps—and how you can too.

Stitch by Stitch, an Artist Builds the Career of Her Dreams

April 30, 2025 Artist

Stitch by Stitch, an Artist Builds the Career of Her Dreams

Textile artist Regina Jestrow uses an expansive quilt of tools to stay on top of all her art business administration.

Ask Artwork Archive: "Am I Even Cut Out to Be an Artist?"

April 28, 2025 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "Am I Even Cut Out to Be an Artist?"

"What if I’m not cut out for the art world?" This week on Ask Artwork Archive: a conversation about burnout, creative doubt, and reconnecting with your work.

Mitigating Risk: Emergency Preparedness Strategies to Protect Your Art Collection

April 22, 2025 Collector

Mitigating Risk: Emergency Preparedness Strategies to Protect Your Art Collection

Every collection has risk. The question is—are you mitigating it?