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Art Co-op Cooperative Studios - Artists Working Together
Q: Several of us are thinking about starting a design and art studio/gallery with the goal of wholesaling handmade decorative accessories to galleries, museum stores and other retail outlets. We're also thinking about selling original art. I currently work in a museum store and see a potential income opportunity. How do we legally go into business? What steps are necessary in order to create... -
How to Work With People... Who Bargain for Art!
So let's say someone wants to make an offer. The worst thing you can do is shut them down immediately and tell them you don't negotiate. Put yourself in their shoes for a moment. They have an idea of how much money they'd feel comfortable spending and are wondering whether you're open to talking about it. -
Buying and Cleaning Paint Brushes
Remember when you were in grade school and painting seemed so simple because your teacher just handed you art supplies and helped wash brushes afterwards? Approaching the medium as a more mature artist, you must learn about paintbrush materials and how to properly care for your brushes. First, you must decide whether you will need soft or stiff hairs for your paintbrush. Either can... -
Art Marketing for Self-Taught Artists
Reading articles in art magazines and online about the art world and about art galleries is pretty intimidating. It seems like you can't be a true artist without going to art school, having years of fine arts courses at the college level, and getting a degree. Any suggestions on what to do?
