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Comment by Jo Whitehead on October 3, 2009 at 4:46am

If you submit your work to a commercial gallery then some time in your life you will need to sign an agreement.
If you don't have an agreement or contract how do you know if the arrangement is fair? That your work is protected? That the gallery will make every effort to sell your work? This week Artists in Business discusses the artist's/craftsperson's contract and what you should expect it to contain.
Check out our new post on 5 October "A Pound of Flesh - Gallery percentages"
http://artistsinbusiness.blogspot.com

Artists in Business Mean Business!

Comment by Jo Whitehead on September 17, 2009 at 4:54am

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Do you sell your art/craft in partnership with someone else? Artists in Business has a new article about setting up and managing successful partnerships.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on September 4, 2009 at 9:54am

How do you start to write an Artist's Statement? What should it include? What shouldn't it include? The artist’s statement is subjective and AIB can give you OUR perspective on the subject and help you to write a compelling and interesting statement.
We have examples and exercises to help you draft the perfect statement that will both describe your artistic processes and show case your work.

Visit Artists in business, a blog written FOR artists ABOUT business.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 30, 2009 at 5:33am

Do you know who your customer is? Do you know their tastes and shopping preferences? Do you know when and where they like to shop? Being able to identify who, and identify with, your customer will help you to plan an effective marketing strategy.

Artists in Business take you through the process of devising a customer profile to help you understand your potential customers' buying habits. Research your existing customer and use the information to plan your next marketing strategy.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 25, 2009 at 12:36am

"In the Studio" is a regular feature showing artists' studios. Whether you work in a purpose-built studio, a shed, an attic or at the kitchen table, we are interested in seeing where you create your art. If you would like to be featured "In the Studio" contact Artists in Business via the email link at the bottom of the page and prepare a short write up and four jpegs too.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 18, 2009 at 4:30am

If you are an artist, would you want advice about your framing? Choosing the right frame is quite difficult as much of it is down to personal taste but I sometimes wonder whether artists put enough thought into their choice of framing. What do you think? Artists in Business

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 5, 2009 at 12:31pm

Making a zine is a fun way to create a marketing tool to promote your art. You can create a stunning zine with collage, doodling and photographs.
makeityourself-zines

Comment by The Arts Factory on July 15, 2009 at 11:01am

Artists in Business has posted a new blog entry exploring predictions in future fashion trends for artists and crafts businesses. It makes sense to study future styles in clothes, hair styles, home ware, hair styles and accessories to help you plan your next season's style and keep your work fresh.
Jo

Comment by The Arts Factory on July 5, 2009 at 12:46pm

Artists in Business is a blog for....Artists in Business This is a self help site for artists and crafts people who are in business and is packed with advice, interviews, promotions and discussion. You can get involved by posting comments on the blog or sending an email using the link at the bottom of the blog. Artists in Business We feature artists who have something to say about their business including product, marketing, promotion, selling and many other aspects of self employment.

So, if you would like to find out more about Artists in Business just go to the blog and click on Follow for the latest updates.

Comment by The Arts Factory on June 28, 2009 at 12:21pm

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Do YOU have what it takes to be a self employed artist? Check out
Artists in Business and take the Assessment Test.

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