The Artist's Annual Review 2025

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REFLECT ON THE PAST YEAR BEFORE PLANNING THE NEW ONE

The end of the year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on all you’ve accomplished in your art and business. That’s why I created The Artist’s Annual Review, a free resource that has become a cherished ritual for artists in the Art Biz Success community.

This guided review helps you take a holistic look at four key areas of your life:

  • Personal
  • Your art
  • Learning and teaching
  • Business and marketing

It’s your opportunity to acknowledge your growth and challenges, honor the progress you’ve made, and prepare for the next phase: planning for a successful year ahead.

With flexible and creative prompts, this process is designed for you to add your personal flair.

Thousands of artists around the world have found it transformative. Now it’s your turn!

We are more likely to be motivated to continue when we recognize our progress.

What a wonderful idea and how well thought out and organized! I often make a list of what I want to accomplish in a coming year but never give a thought to evaluating the previous year, which it would be well to do first!
- Pat

INSIDE YOUR REVIEW …

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Pages of prompts to help you remember all you accomplished in 2024 and hope for in 2025

4

Life areas to consider: Personal, Your Art, Learning + Teaching, Business + Marketing

57

Total prompts (questions) to spur your memory and make sure you give yourself credit for progress

READY TO GET STARTED?

Hi! I'm Alyson.

Years ago, I started this annual review process for myself, and it’s been so valuable that I’ve shared it with artists ever since.
When you see how far you’ve come, it’s easier to stay motivated and keep building the art career you want. I hope this becomes a cherished tradition for you, as it has for me.

As the host of The Art Biz podcast, leader of the Art Biz Success community, and author of I’d Rather Be in the Studio, my mission is to empower artists with the skills and systems needed for a thriving art career.

The annual review is a perfect starting point—using thoughtful inquiry to help you reflect on achievements and challenges so you can move into planning with clarity and confidence.

I kept writing "Nothing. I didn't do anything in that category this year." And then I'd go "Wait! Yes I did!" I accomplished a lot more than I thought I did last year. Thanks for all of those thought-provoking questions to help me realize that.
- Elaine

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Look at your year holistically in these 4 life and business areas.

PERSONAL

YOUR ART

LEARNING + TEACHING

BUSINESS + MARKETING

DO THIS FOR YOURSELF

I’ll send you art business tips and inspiration throughout the year and the annual review at the end.

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Reflect on the past year so you can plan for 2026. Get The Artist’s Annual Review 2025* PDF. Free with opt in.

4 life areas, 57 total prompts

*You will also receive almost-weekly news updates for your art business. You can opt out at any time.

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Consider 44 possible reasons why your art isn't selling.

Cover of free report: When Your Art Isn't Selling
  • External Factors
  • The Work Itself
  • How You’re Showing It
  • The Buying Experience
  • How You’re Connecting
  • How You’re Promoting It

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28 Prompts to Shape Your Marketing Message

Get clarity for your bio, statement, media pitches, social media posts, conversations, …

Your Background . Your Approach & Process . Your Audience & Impact . Your Vision & Voice

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