Art fairs and exhibitions are all staged where an audience can interact with the artists, displays and presentations. Today, the internet has become more important as a prime place for targeting audiences. Given the global COVID-19 pandemic, it has become an even more perfect means for artists to showcase their work online. Going online gives artists and galleries the opportunity…
Creating art feels right. Yet promoting art can sometimes be a real hurdle for an artist. Whether you like it or not, promoting your art is how you will survive as an artist, especially if you completely rely on it financially. Circumstances and challenges can bring multiple solutions to different problems, so if the market is quiet for your art…
In a world full of social media, we often find ourselves relying on Instagram and YouTube influencers for the latest trends in art. Yet some of the most influential people might not even be active on social media, yet can have a greater impact on art than any digital influencer. Entrepreneur and longtime supporter of the visual arts, Sam Mahrouq,…
Celebrating the 90th anniversary of its promoting and supporting women in the arts, Connecticut Women Artists, was originally founded as the Society of Women Painters and Sculptors of Hartford in 1929. It is now thriving as a statewide organization of highly accomplished artists working in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage, photography, clay, metal, fiber, textiles, and glass.…
Social networks have become a business tool, and their visual capabilities have become a great chance for artists to connect with their potential fans. And perhaps social networks, especially Instagram, can be the best place to begin your professional development and start earning an income from your art. However, you need to make sure that your posts not only consist…
As a talented artist, you have to not only produce captivating art, but also promote it. Your goal might revolve around creating and leaving a mark on the world. But focusing on this alone won’t help in informing other people in the world of art about your work. Ensuring that your work reaches your target audience and potential buyers is…
Q: Introduce yourself – who are you and what do you do? A: My name is Samir Sammoun and I am an oil painter. Q: What is your background? A: I was raised in Joun, Lebanon on my family’s 1,000-year-old olive plantation. My father, Fares Sammoun, was a broker at the Port of Beirut, and an olive grove farmer. My…
Q: Introduce yourself – who are you and what do you do? A: I’m Karin, (pronounced Car-inn) I live in Los Angeles, California, which has been my home base since 2012. I’m an artist and an actress. Q: What is your background? A: I grew up in Norrköping, a city about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm.…
There are many different reasons why people purchase art. One might be drawn to a piece because of the connection they feel, the story behind the work, to fill that empty wall in their home, or simply because the colors align with their home decor. In our new series, Meet the Artist, we will dive deeper into the lives of various…
By Tanya Ogilvie-White Bangalow, New South Wales, Australia Eco-grief and Artivism: Both are new terms to me, but they’re beginning to define my life in Australia. As a wildlife artist and animal lover, I’ve been so deeply affected by the devastating bushfires that it’s been hard for me to focus on anything else. Every day, I pour my heart into…
