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A Comprehensive Digital Reset for Artists in 2024

January 2, 2024 Artist

A Comprehensive Digital Reset for Artists in 2024

From optimizing artwork documentation to crafting a cohesive artist persona, we go over how a digital declutter can help your art career–and how Artwork Archive can help.

Cost of Your Art Collection: Appraisals and Art Insurance

June 4, 2018 Collector

Cost of Your Art Collection: Appraisals and Art Insurance

The cost of your art is much more than just its price tag.

How to Sell to the 9 People You'll Meet at an Art Fair

February 1, 2024 Artist

How to Sell to the 9 People You'll Meet at an Art Fair

Art fairs are teeming with art enthusiasts eager to explore unique work like yours. Here’s how to identify and talk to these potential customers and use the opportunity to see a sales surge.

What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

July 22, 2021 Artist , Collector

What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

With remote work still on the rise, hackers are having a heyday. Here are some best practices to defend your data, whether you're an artist or a dealer.

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How to Price Your Artwork for Profit

February 28, 2017 Artist

How to Price Your Artwork for Profit

Learn how to take the guesswork out of pricing your art so you can walk away in the black.

The Great Wealth Transfer: What to Know When Consigning Art to Sell at Auction

April 9, 2021 Collector

The Great Wealth Transfer: What to Know When Consigning Art to Sell at Auction

Auction expert Amelia Manderscheid explains the ins and outs of the auction house.

Why Traditional Artists Should Ignore the NFT Hype (For Now)

April 28, 2021 Artist

Why Traditional Artists Should Ignore the NFT Hype (For Now)

It’s still better to preserve your artistic legacy in the cloud and IRL.

Planning for the Future of Your Art Collection

August 6, 2018 Artist , Collector

Planning for the Future of Your Art Collection

Your art collection has a life after yours. Here are a few ways to extend your legacy.

Demystifying the Appraisal Process

September 21, 2020 Artist , Collector

Demystifying the Appraisal Process

Whether you're embarking on your first appraisal, or need some reassurance around what to expect for your next appraisal report, we've outlined the steps clearly to guide you along the way.

How to Showcase Your Art Collection Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

April 13, 2020 Artist , Collector

How to Showcase Your Art Collection Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

Here are affordable virtual tools to share your artworks while sheltering-in-place.

How to Maximize Success Once You Land an Art Opportunity

May 24, 2023 Artist

How to Maximize Success Once You Land an Art Opportunity

Congratulations! You just landed the professional opportunity you applied for, now what?

This Artist Uses His Artwork to Inform Inspiring Stories of Black Triumph

February 15, 2023 Artist

This Artist Uses His Artwork to Inform Inspiring Stories of Black Triumph

Featured Artist Demarcus McGaughey passionately captures the beauty, strength, and vibrancy of people of color.

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What to Look for in Your Art Inventory Software

March 30, 2017 Artist

What to Look for in Your Art Inventory Software

Don't get started with art inventory software unless it offers these 12 essential features to grow your career and organize your art business.

How to Organize Your Art Business in Just 15 Minutes a Day

June 12, 2018 Artist

How to Organize Your Art Business in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Eight activities that take just a few minutes a day to make your art business more stress-free.

Is Your Art Collection Safe from These Ten Hazards?

May 19, 2020 Collector

Is Your Art Collection Safe from These Ten Hazards?

Discover the most common physical threats to your artworks and learn what actions you can take to avoid them .

Why You Need a Fine Art Appraiser You Can Trust

December 10, 2015 Collector

Why You Need a Fine Art Appraiser You Can Trust

Charles Tovar bought a painting for less than $2,000 in 1970, learn what it’s worth today.

Why One Artist Made the Switch to Artwork Archive

January 23, 2018 Artist

Why One Artist Made the Switch to Artwork Archive

Award-winning Plein Air painter Lori Putnam recently switched to Artwork Archive to manage her art career and organize her business. Here's why she loves it.

Seven Tips on How to Highlight Your Professional Experience on Your Artist CV

April 6, 2023 Artist

Seven Tips on How to Highlight Your Professional Experience on Your Artist CV

Here are our quick tips for presenting your most refined exhibition CV, based on a review of over 25 professional artist CVs.

Starting Fresh at 66: This Artist's Painting Journey Began Just Four Years Ago

June 6, 2024 Artist

Starting Fresh at 66: This Artist's Painting Journey Began Just Four Years Ago

Starting his painting career in 2020, Featured Artist Gary LaParl is a realist painter specializing in bringing vintage images of men to life with oils and mixed media, reflecting his values of respect, equity, and spirituality.

Collection Conundrum: From Hidden Behind Tubas to World Access Online

August 12, 2024 Artist , Collector

Collection Conundrum: From Hidden Behind Tubas to World Access Online

Learn how a university museum solved a storage dilemma by moving their cherished objects out of milk crates and into permanent, modern collections care, and then into the world through their website.