Why nobody came to your art show (271)
You did the work. You finished the art, delivered it on time, and hung the show. So why did only a handful of people show up to your opening?
In this episode, I walk through the most common reasons artists lose attendance at exhibitions, open studios, and art festivals, and what you can do differently next time. It has less to do with the event or how many times you post to social media and everything to do with relationships.
The obvious salespeople you’re not using (270)
You spend a lot of energy chasing new buyers and collectors. But some of your best advocates are already in your life, and they’re ready to help.
In this episode, find out who they are, why they genuinely want to help sell your art, and how to make it easy for them to do it — physically and digitally — without feeling like you’re begging.
Do you have too many income sources in your art business? (269)
There are many ways to make money as an artist, but adding more income sources doesn’t necessarily lead to more income. Each one requires time, energy, research, marketing, and systems.
In this episode, I clarify the difference between an income source and an income stream, examine the real cost of diversification, and offer questions to help you decide whether a source deserves a place in your art business—or needs to go.
How curiosity and research deepen your studio practice (268)
Research isn’t only an academic exercise — it’s a commitment to following your curiosity, and it’s inseparable from making strong work.
In this episode of The Art Biz, I make the case that the artists who build enduring careers are the ones who keep asking questions: about their subjects, their materials, and anything else that attracts them. Here’s what that looks like in practice, and why it matters even beyond the studio.
How much time will your art career take? (267)
The artists who ask me “how much time?” are usually the ones still deciding whether they’re in. How much time should you spend on business versus making art, and how long before any of it pays off?
In this episode of The Art Biz I answer both truthfully — including a number you might not want to hear — and offer a better question to ask yourself instead, one that has less to do with hours and everything to do with commitment.
Making a living from your art (266)
Making a living from your art requires more than talent and desire. It demands financial clarity, the right mindset, and a community of artists who pull you forward. It means committing to your studio practice above all else, embracing structure, and showing up for marketing consistently.
If you’re considering taking the leap, here’s what that actually looks like.
