Comments on: Artists Do Not have a Career – They have a Business

By: BMcElhaney

BMcElhaney — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:02:02 +0000

Ann – Thanks for the post.

Inspired by this your writing, I’ve added e-commerce to my artist website. https://BMcElhaney.com

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:24:19 +0000

Thank you Judy!

By: Judy Mackey

Judy Mackey — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:03:07 +0000

This is exactly right! I used to be a Realtor in my past life – and I cringe when I see a Realtor working – they work it like a career – and forget that they are “independent contractors” and a business for themselves not Century 21 or Keller Williams and any others they may be affliated with. Artists too – even if affiliated with galleries – are still their own business. They think that once in a gallery they can just hand over the marketing, sales etc? My art is my product. I make products to sell. I am a business. I enjoy your articles, Ann

By: marc

marc — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:25:16 +0000

Succint advice here, thanks for reaffirming what has taken me a while to realise. Also, absolutely brilliant end line too!

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:22:47 +0000

Awwwe. Thank you!

By: Fiona Purdy

Fiona Purdy — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:19:27 +0000

I love you Ann, you are my idol!

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:51:14 +0000

Thank you Paula!

By: Paula Christen

Paula Christen — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:43:39 +0000

Excellent article Ann. Taking responsibility for your business is the other vital side of becoming a successful artist. Schools and colleges would better serve their art students by suggesting financial and marketing classes focused on the creative professions. For those not near a campus, web based instruction is a rich, inexpensive resource these days. I’ve taken several courses on line.
Including CEO on your business card was smart. It changes the public’s perception of you and to start thinking of art as a “real” business.