Magazine Issue - July 2026

14 Do-It-Yourself PR
Follow these tips and advice to get your products in gift guides and promote your work in national publications.

16 Let’s Talk About Show Sales
Artists share some of their best practices for displaying work, connecting with attendees, and making more sales.

26 What Drives Sales at Art Festivals
Two promoters explain how presentation, engagement, professionalism, and following up result in sales and success at shows.

82 Get Feedback About Your Art
Discover what you need to know before you ask someone to critique your artwork.

IN EVERY ISSUE           
6 Editor’s Note           
8 Life on the Road     
29Event Listing Index           
33 Event Listings    
63 Show Reviews    
85 Advertiser Index           
86 HeARTbeat     

On the Cover
Dustin Headrick at the Orange Beach Festival of Art Orange Beach, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Desiree Hodge.

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