What is exclusivity? Exclusivity, in a contract with a client who is requesting a custom piece, prevents the artist from creating and/or selling reproductions of the original work. In other words, you paint a piece, the client pays you, you transfer ownership of the piece to the client, and you can’t sell prints of that […]

What’s the difference between an art show and a craft fair? Why is it so important? Identifying the differences between the two types of shows isn’t about making a value judgment or asserting that one is better than the other. On the contrary, they can both be fun, great for networking and attracting new customers, […]

How do you know if that art show is going to be worth your time and money, or if it’s going to be a total dud and a drain on your resources? Doing ample homework ahead of time (start with our list of the top 9 fine art shows across the country) will reduce any […]

Note: Some of this content is taken from a private masterclass available to members of The Abundant Artist Association. If you’ve been a working artist for a while, it’s likely that you’ve attended at least one art show that turned out to be a dud. Perhaps you got invited to a show in your hometown […]

How much does the average art fair cost? Beginning to exhibit at fairs and shows is an exciting new step in your art career. So exciting, in fact, that it can be easy to forget about all the hidden costs and fees associated with it. We’ve put together this list of costs you can expect […]