“ART MARKET POISED TO PLUMMET IN OCTOBER” So proclaimed a headline on a luxury goods site last week. Before you let this news upset you, consider the context. Whenever the art press talks about the Art Market, they are referring to the auction market–the secondary market in which art that was previously purchased is offered […]
Does it look like the recession is over for you? How will you know when it’s over? How will your life be different? Tell us on today’s deep thought.
Deep Thought Thursday: Well . . . Read
How are you coping in this recession? Are you buying into the negativity? Or are you determined to come out on top? About a month ago, over 1000 artists helped me with a survey to try to understand how they are coping in this economy. I now see why survey professionals get paid the big
Some findings from my survey about artists and the recession Read
I'm preparing for three keynotes this spring and my goal is to get a grasp on how the economy is affecting average working artists. Almost all of the data we have from past recessions is from auction houses, which is a poor predictor of how recessions affect the majority of artists. Please help me to
Artists: How is the recession affecting you? Read
Janelle Fendall Baglien, president of Studio Art Direct gives artists tips for marketing right now. She says the list is long and to achieve each step could take as long as a year, but urges artists and art-related businesses not to be overwhelmed. Just chip away at it, now, while you have the time. Read
Tips on art marketing in this economy Read
Frightened by the latest headlines predicting dire times ahead? You’re not alone. I’ve received lots of requests to address the economic situation, and I’ve been mulling it over. I’ve been torn since I’m certainly not an expert on the economy. Heck, no one appears to know what the economy is going to do next! And
Affirm Who You Will Be in this Economy Read
The sky is falling! Or at least you’d think it is if you listen to news–especially television. We’re in for hard times, we’re fighting two wars, and things just don’t look good. Wait. Stop! Things aren’t that bad if you think of everything you have. I am truly grateful each and every day for the
Personal Note: Look for Good Omens Read
Today’s Deep Thought comes from Michael McCurry, who wisely asked about selling art during times of slow economic growth. I realized that I really don’t have a good answer for him and should know this. Maybe I can get some help from you. Michael wrote: [It] is easy to see that, in many sectors, money
Deep Thought Thursday: Artists and the slowing economy Read
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