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How A Self Representing Artist Competes With Corporate Brands

How Does A Self Representing Artist Market Art?

This question has plagued many artists of history. Where can you find the right answers and bypass the bad art marketing advice?

Marketing art as a self representing artist can be doubly frustrating due to competition from corporate brands. Allow me to step you through a few hurdles to get you started on the right path.

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Is SCAD Savannah College Of Art And Design A Good School

Is SCAD A Good School For Art?

Knowing if SCAD is a good school for art will require looking at them through multiple lenses. There are multiple dimensions to the question depending upon how it is asked.

I was able to walk through the campus looking at their programs, and some of their behind the scenes projects which will soon come out.

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7 Free Ways To Never Market And Promote Your Art Online

Critical Errors Artists Make Following Art Marketing Advice

This is in response to an article by Lori McNee at the Artists Network. Some of the advice that is given can cause serious damage to any artists online brand.

I have written about learning how to market art online. This will be the first time I have written a rebuttal piece due to how bad the suggestions are.

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What Platform Is Best For Artists

Defining What A Platform Is For Artists

A platform can be any location where independent artists share their work with the world. This definition is important for it can also incorporate historically traditional venues.

While today we often think of a platform involving the internet, it does not always. Nevertheless I will bring out the key components of which platforms are the most critical and best to have.

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Make Money With Art While Keeping Your Passion For Art

How To Make Money As An Artist?

I have written more extensively on techniques or making money with art. As an artist it is easy to focus on this aspect. Allow me to recap more dedicated articles to this question you will have interest in.

Among the most critical aspects is knowing how to build public relations as an artist. Add to this knowing the best places to sell art is important. These two elements can vary from location to location depending upon where you live.

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How Artists Look For Art Commissions And Clients

Artists Looking For Commissions From Clients

A trend today can be found that is not unique from history, yet its volume is unlike any other period of time. An artist that is seeking out clients for art commissions can be found everywhere.

Notably these artists are often located on social media. This focus brings a few questions to mind that beg to be answered.

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