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Cultivating a Creative Mindset During Quarantine

April 28, 2020 Artist

Cultivating a Creative Mindset During Quarantine

How to get into a studio mindset, even if you might not have a studio right now.

5 Questions for Artists to Ask When Building a Website

July 25, 2019 Artist

5 Questions for Artists to Ask When Building a Website

How to build your own artist website by answering these questions for yourself.

This Artist Forms Energetic Worlds From Raw Metal

August 14, 2025 Artist

This Artist Forms Energetic Worlds From Raw Metal

After a lucky job earlier in her life, Marieken Cochius discovered a love of welding—and a signature form for her artwork.

What Every Collector Needs to Know About Art Conservators

February 1, 2016 Collector

What Every Collector Needs to Know About Art Conservators

Are some of your prints looking a little yellow? A conservator is the resource to help with the maintenance of your art collection’s condition.

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

Ask Artwork Archive: Creative Block, Online Sales, CV Formatting

October 26, 2020 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: Creative Block, Online Sales, CV Formatting

Your art career questions answered.

11 Artists Reveal the Best $50 Spent on Their Career

July 20, 2017 Artist

11 Artists Reveal the Best $50 Spent on Their Career

When every penny counts, especially at the start of your career, where you spend your money matters.

Artwork Archive Instagram Contest: This Heart Is Full of Art

February 12, 2016 Artist

Artwork Archive Instagram Contest: This Heart Is Full of Art

Want a chance to win six free months of Artwork Archive’s Master Plan? Follow these steps to enter our #ThisHeartIsFullofArt Instagram Contest!

Beliefs About Marketing That Hold Your Art Career Back

September 20, 2018 Artist

Beliefs About Marketing That Hold Your Art Career Back

What you believe can have a huge impact on your artistic success.

How to Stay Positive (When the Art World Gets You Down)

February 12, 2018 Artist

How to Stay Positive (When the Art World Gets You Down)

The classic advice to “stay positive” can often leave artists empty-handed. Check out these concrete ways to change your view of the world.

This Artist Proves You Don’t Have to Choose Just One Medium

January 10, 2023 Artist

This Artist Proves You Don’t Have to Choose Just One Medium

How Featured Artist Ruth Becker discovered that switching between mediums unlocks more understanding of her own creative practice.

How to Make Art That People Really Care About

July 24, 2017 Artist

How to Make Art That People Really Care About

If you want to make people stop and pay attention to what you are doing, make work with the following “inner rules” in mind.

What Does a Successful Art Career Look Like? We Asked 15 Artists How They Define Success

April 1, 2024 Artist

What Does a Successful Art Career Look Like? We Asked 15 Artists How They Define Success

Turns out, success as an artist isn't just making sales or becoming a household name. We chatted with several Artwork Archive artists who shared what really counts for them.

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Marce King's Artwork Navigates Gender, Identity, and Belonging through Drawing and Painting.

June 15, 2023 Artist

Marce King's Artwork Navigates Gender, Identity, and Belonging through Drawing and Painting.

Marce King is an accomplished portrait and figurative artist whose work captures the physicality and emotional depth of the subjects, with a recent focus on the lives of the LGBTIQ+ community.

5 Reasons Why Artists Fail with Social Media (And How to Succeed)

May 25, 2015 Artist

5 Reasons Why Artists Fail with Social Media (And How to Succeed)

Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Here are 5 common reasons that artists struggle with social media and tips on how to save time and see better results.

What to Avoid When Writing Your Artist Statement

March 6, 2018 Artist

What to Avoid When Writing Your Artist Statement

Don't make these common mistakes when writing your artist statement.

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

October 25, 2022 Artist

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.

Complete Guide to 2022 Artist Grants & Opportunities

December 23, 2021 Artist

Complete Guide to 2022 Artist Grants & Opportunities

All the best artist grants, residencies, and open calls for 2022. Start planning for your best year yet!

Lori McNee Shares Her Top 6 Social Media Tips for Artists

September 8, 2015 Artist

Lori McNee Shares Her Top 6 Social Media Tips for Artists

Want to learn from a social media superstar? Artist and influencer Lori McNee shares her top 6 social media tips for artists.

You Just Graduated With an MFA...Now What?

May 29, 2024 Artist

You Just Graduated With an MFA...Now What?

Your education has provided a strong foundation for your career as an artist. But what's next? How do you begin navigating a thriving art career?

Redefining Rage: This Artist's Work Sparks Discussions On Reshaping Society

November 16, 2023 Artist

Redefining Rage: This Artist's Work Sparks Discussions On Reshaping Society

Featured Artist Tribambuka delves into identity, home, and gender issues through her bold pieces, aiming to redefine feminine rage as something that's no longer taboo.