Artist Robert C. Jackson is an American realist painter whose colorful still lifes feature balloon dogs, toys, and vintage crates arrayed in clever tableaux. Bob began his professional life as […]
Expert Columns
Avoid the Biggest Writing Pitfalls
Writing about yourself and your work isn’t easy, even for those of us who make a living wrangling words, and many visual artists struggle with penning artist statements, social-media posts, and other business […]
A Case Study in Protecting an Artist’s Legacy — Q&A with Elizabeth Hulings
On August 31, 2016, the Clark Hulings Estate officially unveiled its comprehensive archives, showcasing the late artist’s immense talent, accomplishments, and influence. The impressive collection, which includes Hulings’ paintings, drawings, […]
Success is a Numbers Game
For many artists, numbers can be anathema, but in the business of art, as in any other, making a living comes down to generating the right ones. As an entrepreneur, […]
No Sacred Cows: Becoming an Art Collector – CHF Interviews Daniel DiGriz
CHF’s Director of Audience Development and Educational Programming, Daniel DiGriz is a corporate storyteller. In a recent interview with CHF Editorial Director Sofia Perez, Daniel discussed his growing interest in […]
Using Social Media as a Sales Tool
Social media has revolutionized how artists sell their art in the 21st century. Gone is the day when they had to wait for a reputable gallery to “discover” them. Today, visual […]
The Power of “And”
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of chairing a panel discussion at the Ohio Arts Council’s Arts Impact conference, an event that celebrated the many delightful ways that the […]
Grow Your Art Ecosystem – CHF Interviews Watie White
A member of CHF’s Advisory Board and a judge for our grant-review panel, Watie White is a painter and printmaker based in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his pieces that have […]
Your Next Big Art Project? Your Business.
The great writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau once said, “The world is but a canvas to our imaginations,” and these words still resonate for me. As an artist, my […]
The Financial Secrets of Rich Kids
“What are the rich kids doing that I’m not?” I was asked this question last fall at a “Business of Art” workshop I was leading, after I’d invited participants to […]
Patronage, Not Parentage
In a recent blog post for Americans for the Arts, Sofia Perez, the editorial director of the Clark Hulings Foundation, wrote about the shrinking hoops that artists must jump through […]
How Community Connections Are Good for Business
Working in the arts comes with some pretty fantastic perks, not the least of which is being surrounded by incredible professionals doing incredible things. We are a community, a word […]
Appraising Your Artwork for Artists & Collectors – Interview with Caitlin Kelly
As an appraiser of fine art at Frenkel & Company, a New York-based international insurance broker, Caitlin Kelly works with everyone from artists and gallerists to auctioneers, art advisors, and […]
Balancing Art and Business Across Cultures – Krystii Melaine
When a four-year old Krystii Melaine declared to her family that she would someday become a painter, little did she imagine what that statement might actually entail. But as a […]
