Articles

The Art of Applying

November 2025, by Brenda Flynn

Artists who participate in outdoor art festivals try to do as many as possible during their seasons based on where they go or where they live. It is their livelihood and ways and means to pay bills…

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Submit Your Event Listings

November 2025, by Sunshine Aritst Editor

Event Listings are a reference for artists — helping them find shows to exhibit at. Listings include such details as application deadlines, fees, estimated attendance, categories, contact…

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Jenni Barry Art

October 2025

Jenni Barry felt called to northern Idaho when she moved there with her two children in 2008, and she planned to paint after they settled into their new home.  “I tried to paint but wasn’t very…

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Who Wants More Customers?

July 2025, by Diane Sulg

That will be almost every maker who wholesales their handmade goods! New customers are a critical factor in your business success for several reasons. First, that is how you grow your business and…

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Track Your Inventory

July 2025, by Brenda Flynn

Keeping track of your inventory is not an easy task. Artists say it is time-consuming. Many simply do not do it.  I researched inventory management programs online, trying to find an easy one for…

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