Tag: art visibility

At some point in your art journey, your work finally leaves the studio. Maybe it’s wrapped up for a show, maybe it’s headed to a collector who found you online, or maybe it’s just your first sale ever. It feels good, right? But here’s the part most artists don’t really think about ,  that sale is just the beginning of your artwork’s story. What happens next, who resells it, and how its price changes over time, that’s where the art world starts to get interesting. There are basically two worlds your…

Ever heard the saying “Your art speaks for itself”? It sounds nice, but anyone who’s tried to get their work seen knows that words matter too. The way you describe your process, the stories you tell, even the short lines on your website, they all help people understand what they’re looking at. Writing quietly shapes how your art moves through the world, whether you notice it or not. Most artists treat writing like a chore at first, something you do because the application asks for it. But after a while, it…

You ever notice how some artists seem to get seen everywhere ,  not because they’re rich or famous, but because their work somehow travels? It pops up in group shows, zines, someone’s Pinterest board, even in a random café post. And then there’s you, scrolling, wondering how your work that feels just as good, maybe even better, seems to vanish into thin air after you hit upload. Here’s the truth no one admits: being seen isn’t about being lucky, or loud, or backed by cash. It’s about being findable. And findable…

If you’ve ever searched for art opportunities online, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the words “application fee” appear. It can be discouraging, especially when you’re still building your career and every dollar counts. That’s why free open calls are worth paying attention to. They’re not just cost-free ,  they’re a chance to step into visibility without the extra weight of financial barriers. For women artists, access matters. The art world is changing, but it’s still uneven in many ways. Free open calls make space for artists who might otherwise hesitate to…

Have you noticed how your phone feels like a little art gallery now? Every few weeks there’s a new app, a fun filter, or some online space where people are showing and making art in ways that didn’t even exist a few years ago. The way artists share their work is changing fast, and it’s not just about posting on Instagram anymore, it’s opening up whole new ways of being seen. Take Wplace, for example. It’s this giant online canvas where people from all over the world add their own doodles,…

Ever scroll through your feed, see an artist you admire with thousands of followers, and think, “That’ll never be me”? But what if that following didn’t appear overnight? What if, bit by bit, step by step, those “fans” were built one morning post, one story, one comment at a time? That’s exactly how many artists go from feeling invisible to having their work noticed, shared, and even loved. The thing is, growing an online audience isn’t magic, it’s patience + consistency. It’s sharing the tiny wins: a sketch that catches someone’s…

Ever catch yourself thinking, “Maybe my ideas are too loud for the gallery?” If so, welcome to the club, but here’s the twist: your bold ideas are exactly why you belong. For women artists, the art world can feel like a room full of invisible “Do’s and Don’ts,” mostly written by someone else. But those rules? They don’t apply to your voice. Finding your voice isn’t about matching someone else’s idea of success. It’s about noticing the patterns in your thoughts, the sparks that make you uncomfortable and excited at the…

Why It’s Time to Show the Messy Middle We all love the final piece, the polished canvas, the perfectly lit photograph, the sculpture that stands proud and complete. But what about the versions before that? The smudged pages, the failed attempts, the half-formed ideas that eventually led you there? Most artists hide those moments. But here’s the thing: they’re gold.  Audiences are no longer content with just the result. They want to know the story behind it, the hands that shaped it, and the journey it took to arrive. Including works…

We’re All Browsing on Our Phones Whether we’re curled up on the couch, waiting in line at the grocery store, or sneakily checking our phones in meetings, mobile browsing has taken over. Your future client, gallery owner, or fellow artist is probably discovering your work while scrolling between emails or during their commute. If your portfolio isn’t mobile-optimized, you’re missing the moment when curiosity turns into connection. A sleek website that looks incredible on a desktop but falls apart on a phone is like a beautifully painted canvas crammed into a…