Come discover the secrets of how to start your dream art business, as you join Rashmi Suthar, in her exciting journey as she went from being a student to becoming an architect and then an artist to now an art business coach.

A step-by-step guide for creatives to transform your passion into a profitable business. Whether you’re a musician, photographer, painter, writer, dancer, singer, or any other creative with aspirations of making a living from your art, this is the perfect time to turn your creative ideas into a sustainable business. With gatekeepers no longer controlling the market, anyone with a laptop and a dream can make a thriving living from their creativity. This is the definitive sales and marketing playbook for anyone looking to make a living from their art. Each page provides the inspiration and practical steps you need to build a personal brand, overcome starving-artist syndrome, and finally make consistent sales from your art. By combining left-brain traditional marketing methods with the tools you‘ll build a confident mindset, take charge of your destiny, and create a clear path for success. Miriam Schulman, host of the Inspiration Place podcast, breaks down the five core elements in the “Passion to Profit” planning framework to help you develop your art business—so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love: PROSPECTING: Build an audience of followers who want what you've got and are prepared to pay top dollar. PRODUCTION: Draw attention to your creations by embracing your authenticity. PRODUCTIVITY: Create work-life balance by managing your priorities and setting manageable goals. PROMOTION: Attract collectors in an authentic and non-salesy way. PRICING: Price your art, products, or services based on cutting edge research that explains buyer psychology. After twenty years of selling art as well as coaching other artists, Miriam knows that now is the time to leave the rat race and pursue your highest dreams. Don’t wait for a sign from the universe to gamble on yourself.

Turn your love for creativity into a business with 'Artist to Artistpreneur - Your Simple Guide to a Successful Artistic Journey in 7 Steps.' This book is for those who dream of making their passion for art not just a hobby, but a way to earn a living. Find out the keys to success, from finding what you're best at to selling your art online and creating a small business at home. Learn how to think the right way, develop useful skills, and use the tools you need to make your art a success. Find out how to connect with the people who love your art, make money from your creations, and build a supportive community. This book doesn't just talk about dreams; it shows you how to turn your love for art into a real business. 'Artist to Artistpreneur' is the book you need to turn your love for art into a job that pays. CHANGE YOUR ART INTO A JOB YOU LOVE: Not sure what you love doing? Dream of reaching the top of your artistic journey? Caught between your career and creative aspirations? Good at art but don't know how to make money from it? Think you're meant to create something meaningful for the world? If you said 'Yes' to any of these, it's time to take action! We know books can change lives, but not everyone can afford them. That's where 'Artist to Artistpreneur' helps.

Do you dream of being a full-time artist? This friendly, practical guide shows you how to make your dream a reality, with expert advice on everything from writing a business plan to pricing your work and raising your profile as an artist. Learn how to start taking commissions and ensure your long-term success. Chapter 1: How to Decide what you want This chapter helps you to identify what you are trying to achieve with an art career and how to face your fears. Chapter 2: Is this right for you? This chapter identifies the qualities needed to start your own art business and helps you identify if you have what it takes. Chapter 3: Planning your business This chapter helps you plan your business goals and missions and lays out exactly what branding is and how you can brand your business. Chapter 4: Customer Interaction This important chapter helps you to identify your target customer and tells you how to interact with them at each stage of the commission process. It also helps you deal with difficult customers and how to take payments for your commissions. Chapter 5: Your Website This chapter identifies why you need a website and the best website builders to use to build your own. It also covers what pages to include and how-to layout your website for optimum customer interaction. Chapter 6: Social Media This chapter identifies the importance of social media and exactly how to set up your social media accounts, what to include in your bio etc, how to write engaging posts and how to grow your account. Chapter 7: PR Strategy This chapter explains what PR is and why it is so important for gaining awareness of your business and making sales. It also includes how make a plan, generate ideas and the various writing formats you need to know. Chapter 8: Finances The most important chapter to help you organise your finances and cashflow. It also includes to formulas that you can use to prices your work and how to invest in your business. Chapter 9: Getting Organised This chapter shows you how to plan your commissions and manage your time effectively. Chapter 10: Developing your career This chapter will help you take your business to the next level and identifies how to develop your artistic skills. Bonus Materials By buying this book you will gain access to our Private Facebook community where you can ask questions and share experiences with other artists trying to make art the career. Included in with this eBook are 6 downloadable templates to help you with your business including: Social Media Checklist Press Release template PR strategy Template Email Pitch Template Commission Schedule & Expenses Spreadsheet Brand Guidelines Document

Are you ready to start sharing your artwork with the world? This book, Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting a Professional Art Business, will help you create a plan to sell your artwork. Topics covered include envisioning your dream art career, marketing, pricing your work, tips for selling in-person and online, art fairs, galleries, commissions, finding your perfect clients and more! Whether you have never sold an item or are an experienced professional artist this book will give you fresh ideas to propel your art career forward. This book is written for visual artists including painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, craft makers, jewelers and more. The author, Vita, pulls from over twenty years of experience as a professional artist to help you find your art audience. Vita is a contemporary impressionist painter, gallery owner, teacher, author and host of the Alchemy of Art Podcast. Find out more about her artwork on the website: www.studioalchemy.art

This second edition reveals how to prepare foundation, federal and corporate grant applications and includes a comprehensive directory of major funders’ contact information. It then offers readers cutting-edge business advice on setting up and registering a grant-seeking business and marketing themselves as savvy grant seekers. It covers current trends in grant seeking, topics that are on the radar of most funders and cutting edge application strategies. It also offers strategies for the online application process: using effective subject lines, searching for funders online and filling online budget forms. It’s divided into four sections: the art of the grant proposal, prospect research, starting and marketing a grant writing business and maximizing one’s chances of winning a grant.

A professional artist and motivational speaker offers artists who have chosen the professional path advice, encouragement, and some hard truths. (Careers/ Jobs)