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7 Ways to Land More Sales with Your Online Art Portfolio

August 5, 2019 Artist

7 Ways to Land More Sales with Your Online Art Portfolio

Wondering why your artwork isn’t selling online? Start with your portfolio.

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.

A Guide to the Best Art Opportunities in August

July 11, 2019 Artist

A Guide to the Best Art Opportunities in August

Apply to these August calls for art, residencies, and artist grants before they’re gone.

The Best Art Opportunities Coming Up in July

June 12, 2019 Artist

The Best Art Opportunities Coming Up in July

Temperatures are heating up—and so are the opportunities for artists!

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

Are Hotels the New Art Museum?

June 2, 2019 Artist , Collector

Are Hotels the New Art Museum?

Luxury hotels are building impressive hotel art collections. Could they be the new cultural ambassador in your neighborhood?

Guide to the Top Art Fairs Across the U.S.

April 16, 2019 Artist

Guide to the Top Art Fairs Across the U.S.

Check out these art fairs consistently voted the best of the best and get the application deadlines on your calendar.

Complete Guide to 2019 Artist Grants & Opportunities

December 12, 2018 Artist

Complete Guide to 2019 Artist Grants & Opportunities

We compiled the best artist grants, residencies, and calls-for-entry in 2019. Start planning for your best year yet!

The Best Fall Opportunities for Artists

August 30, 2018 Artist

The Best Fall Opportunities for Artists

Rake up these art opportunities like fallen leaves.

Quick Guide: 4 Essential Apps for Artists on Instagram

July 20, 2018 Artist

Quick Guide: 4 Essential Apps for Artists on Instagram

Learn how to use four of the best apps for marketing your art on Instagram.

Monthly Art Opportunities: Jump On These July Deadlines

June 18, 2018 Artist

Monthly Art Opportunities: Jump On These July Deadlines

We found the best art opportunities with deadlines in July.

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.

The Best Upcoming Summer Opportunities for Artists

May 22, 2018 Artist

The Best Upcoming Summer Opportunities for Artists

Your guide to the top art opportunities coming up with deadlines in June.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Monthly Art Opportunities: April Deadlines for Artists

March 20, 2018 Artist

Monthly Art Opportunities: April Deadlines for Artists

April is abloom with art opportunities. Here are all the best listings for artist residencies, grants, competitions and more.

Monthly Art Opportunities: Don't Miss These March Deadlines

February 20, 2018 Artist

Monthly Art Opportunities: Don't Miss These March Deadlines

Every deadline for art opportunities, artist grants, artist residencies and art competitions coming up in March.

We Asked You: What Are Your 3 Must-Have Painting Tools?

January 31, 2017 Artist

We Asked You: What Are Your 3 Must-Have Painting Tools?

As an artist, the right art tools can bridge the gap between inspiration and execution. We asked you what your go-to painting tools are to bring your vision to life.

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.

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.

How This Artist's Floral Works Capture the Essence of Human Mortality

June 28, 2024 Artist

How This Artist's Floral Works Capture the Essence of Human Mortality

Artwork Archive's Featured Artist J. Myszka Lewis blends 17th-century Dutch floral elements with the Pattern and Decoration movement to explore ornament, time, and impermanence.

Feathers, Whisks, and Kitchen Utensils — This Artist's Creative Arsenal

October 19, 2023 Artist

Feathers, Whisks, and Kitchen Utensils — This Artist's Creative Arsenal

Using unique tools like feathers, back-scratchers and kitchen instruments, Steffanie Lorig's work transcends convention, embracing chaos and experimentation.

How Painting For 30 Years Transformed Matt Kaplinsky's Creative Identity

August 31, 2023 Artist

How Painting For 30 Years Transformed Matt Kaplinsky's Creative Identity

Featured Artist Matt Kaplinsky has transformed his artistic journey since 1991, transitioning from abstraction to "folksy impressionism," where each brushstroke acts as a window through time.