Articles

A Word About Taxes

February 2023, by Daniel Grant

Artists and craftspeople receive money in a variety of ways, including awards and prizes at shows, project grants, scholarships, and fellowships.  The monetary value of an award, or the cash value…

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Do You Have a Safety Net?

February 2023, by Brenda Flynn

Insurance for artists is a safeguard against disasters, both natural and human-made, but it is something artists often neglect to consider.  Why do those who insure their cars, homes, and lives…

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Why It’s Important To Establish a Brand

February 2023, by Scott Obernberger

Now that the holiday season has passed, many of us are working hard to build up inventory and prepare for the new show season. In January, I talked about examining what we did last year, our…

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Are You a Hobbyist or in Business?

January 2023, by Daniel Grant

It is all well and good to say artists need to be businesslike rather than bohemian. However, those who want the IRS to accept work-related deductions like price of materials, studio rent and…

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Prep for the Show Season

January 2023, by Angie Landsverk

As Kat Geesaman prepares for the 2023 show season, she wonders if the art show market is shifting and how event coordinators plan to change their marketing strategies to stand out from other fine art…

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