Fabric - trim-embellishments

In 1920, women--white women, that is--across the United States got the right to vote when the 19th amendment was ratified by ? of the states. The fact that we are coming up on the 100th anniversary of this event did not escape the attention of Marilyn Artus. For years she had been wondering what art project she could possibly do that would be grand enough to match the significance of the occasion.Then, in 2017, Marilyn attended one of my workshops. At the end of two days of masterminding with li...

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Have a sale of your art Its possible! But you might also want to run a sale on products such as calendars, note cards, books, catalogs, or prints.Before we get too deep into the specifics, I acknowledge that having a sale of original work is unpalatable for many artists. Sales are associated with discounts, and this seems like it cheapens the art. I get it!In this article, I share 7 ways to have a sale (promotion is probably a better word). You will have to decide which is best for original work...

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What do you do when one of your major sources of income disappearsI wish I kept track of how often I have heard this story. It goes something like this.Artist gets a really juicy gig. Maybe they have a wealthy collector who buys tons of their work to outfit all of their offices and homes (because of course they have more than one). Then the collector is done, dies, or disappears.Or they have one gallery that is selling their work like hotcakes. Until the gallery doors close or the director skips...

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Those in charge of juried art shows have made it stupid easy for you to enter.Step 1: Upload images.Step 2: Complete form.Step 3: Enter credit card and click the submit button.The wise artist will pause before that last step and ask these questions.Does this show contribute to my goalsWhat do I want to accomplish by being in this exhibitionAside from the nominal entry fee, what are the other costs that are involved if my work is selectedThere are many other things to consider, but these are at t...

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Have you ever wanted to start over To move somewhere else and begin a new lifeIn 2001 I sold many of my belongings, left my safe job in the art museum, and rented a U-Haul to start my new life in Colorado.I had no idea what was ahead for me. I only knew that I wasnt living the life that I was intended to lead. I was suffocating.It was pretty brave of me to take this step, but I was just moving across the border.My guest for this episode had a much grander adventure in mind. Twenty years ago, Mar...

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Your website is a home base for your art business. Its where you send people to see your work, sign up for your email list, or even buy your art.In short, you need for it to be up and functioning at its best. All. The. Time.What would happen if it crashedAnd � Who would you turn to if you needed a quick update to your site because you found out you were being featured in an article Is that person always available for youYou may have a great relationship with your web designer and hosting service...

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We often forget that were not alone. Its easy to do because you spend so much time working by yourself in the studio. But � You dont have to hold up the weight of a solo exhibition all by yourself.If you get a little creative, you will find a whole bunch of people who would love to be involved with your show. They would be happy to help you install it, interpret it, and share it with others.In my former life (a long time ago) I was an art museum curator and educator. This is exactly how we thoug...

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