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This Artist’s Secret to Creative Success? Organization

April 18, 2025 Artist

This Artist’s Secret to Creative Success? Organization

To become the artist she always wanted to be, contemporary abstract painter Ann Flemings found that a little structure makes a huge difference.

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

April 11, 2025 Artist

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

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

This Artist Starts in Black and White—Then Brings Her Landscapes to Life

April 3, 2025 Artist

This Artist Starts in Black and White—Then Brings Her Landscapes to Life

Featured Artist Tiffany Blaise brings moody landscapes to life through emotion and movement—while embracing the messy, slow, and often unpredictable path of building an art career.

She Survived Stage 4 Cancer—And Discovered Her Life’s Work in the Process

April 3, 2025 Artist

She Survived Stage 4 Cancer—And Discovered Her Life’s Work in the Process

After a life-altering diagnosis, Featured Artist Janet Little discovered painting—and never looked back. Her portraits capture bold, intuitive expressions of strength and emotion.

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How One Artist Stopped Art Business Overwhelm in Its Tracks

April 2, 2025 Artist

How One Artist Stopped Art Business Overwhelm in Its Tracks

For artist Astri Snodgrass, Artwork Archive hasn’t just tamed her inventory, it’s given her a new way to reflect on her practice.

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.

How to Photograph Damaged Paintings for Insurance

March 11, 2025 Collector

How to Photograph Damaged Paintings for Insurance

Master the basics of condition assessment photography with these 12 essential steps.

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.

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Beyond Compliance: 10 Smart Accessibility Strategies to Make Your Arts Space More Inclusive

March 10, 2025 Collector

Beyond Compliance: 10 Smart Accessibility Strategies to Make Your Arts Space More Inclusive

These practical steps will help ensure visitors with disabilities feel truly welcome in your arts space.

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

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.

Understanding Fine Art Insurance in Today's Climate: Protect Your Art Investments Against Evolving Risks

February 6, 2025 Collector

Understanding Fine Art Insurance in Today's Climate: Protect Your Art Investments Against Evolving Risks

As natural disasters and other risks evolve, learn how to update your insurance strategy to protect your fine art collection.

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.