Tag: selling art

6 Things To Do With Unsold Artwork

Not every piece of artwork sells. This can be tough and disappointing for an artist. However, finding a way to make the best of the situation when the artwork doesn’t sell is crucial. And by taking a proactive approach, you can turn what may seem like a disappointment into a new opportunity. That’s why we’re here to help. Let’s explore…

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What it Means to Sell to the Trade

Maximizing trade sales to broaden your distribution and give you more time to create art The traditional way of selling art through brick-and-mortar gallery works. But if you find yourself creating marketing materials, building websites, packing boxes, and accounting for your sales when you’d rather be painting, sculpting, or blowing glass, then it’s time to consider selling to the trade.…

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Art Market Trends in Response to COVID-19

There is no industry that has gone untouched by the widespread disruption of the coronavirus. The art world, like all other sectors, is quickly grappling with rapidly evolving challenges. Although there is no clear roadmap on how to move forward, the team at Huntington T. Block has seen a few trends among galleries, art dealers, collectors, artists, art fairs, and…

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How to Write Art Descriptions That Will Sell Your Art

There was a time when art could only be sold in galleries and art exhibitions. Today, with the adoption of digital technology and the internet it’s become a lot easier for aspiring artists to showcase their talent to audiences. The majority of artists now rely on the internet and its modern tools to display and promote their creations. Not only…

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Does Your Artwork Suck?

Has anyone ever told you that your creative work sucks? If not, just wait. It’ll happen. And when it does, avoid the urge to hide in a hole. Instead, consider it a rite of passage. I’ve been told several times over my career that I’m not a good writer. And my photographs have been dismissed as well. Like most artists,…

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