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Artistic Legacy: How Will Your Art and Life Be Remembered?

March 1, 2023 Artist

Artistic Legacy: How Will Your Art and Life Be Remembered?

An artist's legacy is how they are remembered after they have gone. Your body of work tells future generations about our values, aesthetics, and culture—it is important to preserve it.

How to Use One-Click Reports to Improve Your Art Career

April 16, 2019 Artist

How to Use One-Click Reports to Improve Your Art Career

Impress clients. Stay organized. Strategize for success. Save time. All with one-click professional reports on Artwork Archive.

Who’s Your Biggest Art Advocate?

July 23, 2020 Artist

Who’s Your Biggest Art Advocate?

Spoiler: it should be you.

How to Balance a Full-Time Job with an Art Career

February 20, 2018 Artist

How to Balance a Full-Time Job with an Art Career

Having a day job alongside a creative passion is a balancing act. Here's how to maximize your time and creativity while staying sane.

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

Carolyn Edlund Shares How to Apply to a Juried Show and Get Accepted

November 6, 2015 Artist

Carolyn Edlund Shares How to Apply to a Juried Show and Get Accepted

Carolyn Edlund of Artsy Shark shares her top 10 tips on how to apply to juried shows, so you get accepted and can achieve your art competition goals.

Is it Time to Hire an Art Studio Assistant?

May 15, 2018 Artist

Is it Time to Hire an Art Studio Assistant?

If your to-dos are piling up, hiring an art assistant might be the ticket to a more productive studio life. Here's how to go about hiring the right candidate.

10 Ways to Support Nonprofits Without Giving Away Your Art

March 27, 2018 Artist

10 Ways to Support Nonprofits Without Giving Away Your Art

Shifting toward a new model that strengthens and builds the artist community while still supporting nonprofits.

8 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist

April 1, 2019 Artist

8 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist

Don’t let self-doubt keep you from the art career you were meant to have.

Not Even a Natural Disaster Could Stop This Artist From Painting

July 10, 2025 Artist

Not Even a Natural Disaster Could Stop This Artist From Painting

When Hunter Jay's studio was swept away in a catastrophic flood, there was only one thing he wanted to do: keep painting, every day.

Why Artists Should Unplug This Holiday Season (and How to Do It)

December 14, 2023 Artist

Why Artists Should Unplug This Holiday Season (and How to Do It)

If we expect ourselves to do our best when we're “on," then we need to learn how to turn “off."

Do Artists Need to Conduct a Year-End Inventory?

December 11, 2018 Artist

Do Artists Need to Conduct a Year-End Inventory?

The benefits of inventorying your artwork and how to make it an easier process.

7 Common Mistakes You May Be Making as an Emerging Artist

August 14, 2023 Artist

7 Common Mistakes You May Be Making as an Emerging Artist

Real artists share gems of art business wisdom to set you on the road to success.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Ask Artwork Archive: Virtual Studio Visits, Masks, and Scams

August 20, 2020 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: Virtual Studio Visits, Masks, and Scams

Setting up a virtual studio tour? Printing art on masks? Spotting art scams? Your art career questions answered.

Can Rejection Be a Good Thing?

June 19, 2015 Artist

Can Rejection Be a Good Thing?

Rejection is never easy. How you handle it can have a significant impact on your long-term success. Ivar Zeile, owner of Plus Gallery, shares some helpful thoughts on managing rejection.

Want to Know How to Handle Rejection as an Artist? Lean In.

May 15, 2017 Artist

Want to Know How to Handle Rejection as an Artist? Lean In.

Use this list of do’s and don’ts as little reminders as to why leaning into rejection is the best way to overcome it.

A Closer Look: Getting Organized with Artwork Archive

February 12, 2018 Artist

A Closer Look: Getting Organized with Artwork Archive

Organization is something many artists struggle with on a daily basis. Here are some of the ways that Artwork Archive can help you stay on top of your art business.

7 Truths to Accept in Order to Become a Better Artist

May 8, 2019 Artist

7 Truths to Accept in Order to Become a Better Artist

Before you become the best artist you can be, you must first accept these truths.

How to Stop Perfectionism From Ruining Your Art Career

September 20, 2017 Artist

How to Stop Perfectionism From Ruining Your Art Career

Your perfectionism could be holding you back in your art career. Here’s how to recognize if it is and how to fix it.

9 Things to Know About Art Editions

June 3, 2019 Artist

9 Things to Know About Art Editions

Questions about working with editions? We have answers.

3 Common Career Mistakes Artists Make (And How to Overcome Them!)

April 15, 2016 Artist

3 Common Career Mistakes Artists Make (And How to Overcome Them!)

Wondering if you’re making a common art career mistake? Listen to our video with successful artist and art business expert Owen Garratt.