The
'Business of Art' involves dealing and handling art and artisans as
though they were commercial commodities. It encompasses the buying
and selling of art, the valuing of art through appraisal, and working
with artisans, galleries, art fairs, and dealers that market works of
art. For those who study art for its aesthetic appeal or its
reflection of society, the business end of the art world is a
somewhat unnerving and unpleasant experience.
There
are currently 905,689 businesses in the US involved in the creation,
marketing, and distribution of the arts, employing 3.35 million
people, This represents 4.4% of all business in the US and 2.2% of
all employees. Art is Big Business! - Creative Industries Report
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The following are some selected links to help introduce you to the business side of art:
Art
Business - Organizations & Companies
- Americans for the Arts: Arts & Business
- ArtPal - Helping you buy or sell your artworks online.
- EasyCanvasPrints - One of many sites that put photos and prints on canvas
- Etsy - A global eCommerce site for the creative arts.
- SC Arts Hub: ArtsGrowSC Program
- SC Arts Commission: SC Artists Ventures Initiative
- SmugMug - Helps artists display, make prints, sell, ship, bill, and process payments for their artwork. See Articles on SmugMug
Art
Business - News & Information
Art
Business - Education & Training
Art
Business - Tools & Technologies
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There are now many free and open source software (FOSS) tools available for artists. Read Lake Marion Artisans ‘Open’ Art Technology
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Recent articles about technology for artists include recommendations for the following tools you might want to check out: Google Blocks, Google Autodraw, Corel Painter 2018, Rebelle 2, Tuxpaint and much more.
For many, art is a passionate sideline. For others, it is their life. If you want to make a living pursuing your passion, this blog may help get you started.
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