How to Sell Art

The best way to sell your art is by networking and building your visibility in your area of the country. With the Internet you can even go a step farther and gain clients from all over the world. Read on to learn how to sell art.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Website
• Business cards
• A network
• Social site memberships

1. Get good business cards that have a piece of your art on them. Give them out whenever possible.
2. Build a website that features your artwork. Make sure to include an "About Me" page that gives visitors a personal look at your methods and inspiration. You may want to add art that can be purchased on the site with a cart feature.
3. Join networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn to grow your list of potential clients (buyers) and to spread the word about your art.
4. Put small images of your art in your email and forum signature lines with a link to your website.
5. Enter as many local art shows as possible. Nothing boosts sells like blue ribbons and awards.

Tips & Warnings

• Always mention to people that you meet that you are an artist. You never know when you may come across a collector or art enthusiast.
• Never display unfinished or poorly done artwork. Remember your reputation.

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