Articles
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…
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…
2023 is Bigger and Better Than Ever!
December 2022, by Sunshine Artist
We are excited to announce some positive changes with our upcoming schedule of magazine issues next year. Beginning in February with the February/March issue, we will be combining two issues into…
Holiday Thieves Market Tradition Continues
December 2022, by Angie Landsverk
When an Iowa City nonprofit took over a long-running holiday event three years ago, it was both the first winter and the first indoor show for the organization that is known for producing outdoor…
Married Artists on the Road: Advice for Balancing Marriage and Work
November 2022, by Angie Landsverk
When Betty and Mike Bills first started doing art shows together, they both still had full-time jobs and only participated in shows that were on weekends. The two artists have now been traveling and…