Resources for artists
Whether you're just starting out or are an established artist, we have the resources you need to succeed. From finding opportunities to preparing applications, our tips and guides will help you navigate every stage of your career.
Galleries Open for Ongoing Submissions
Instead of running specific open calls, some galleries have an ongoing submission process, allowing you to send project proposals and your portfolio throughout the year. Here is a selection of these galleries and art spaces that accept unsolicited submissions.
How to Price Your Art
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for pricing art, but this step-by-step guide walks you through the essentials, whether you’re selling online or preparing for your next exhibition or fair.
How to Write an Artist Bio That Works
Your artist bio is often the first impression you make. This guide offers 10 practical tips to help you craft a bio that captures your work’s essence without overwhelming your reader.
Connecting with Collectors
Looking to connect with collectors? This guide shows you how to put your art and yourself out there, online and in person, to build meaningful relationships and open up new opportunities.
How to Apply to an Art Residency?
Searching for your next art residency? This guide takes you from finding the right program through to submitting the application and receiving the result.
How to Apply for an Art Grant
This guide helps you navigate the art-grant application process, from finding the right funders to selecting work samples and writing your application, with key tips to keep in mind.
How to Publish an Art Book
Whether you’re interested in publishing a catalog of your work or creating an art book, here are some ways you can make it happen.
Navigating NFTs and the Cryptoart Market
The article explores the world of NFTs and the crypto art market, offering insights into how artists can navigate this emerging digital landscape and leverage blockchain technology to showcase and sell their work.
Emergency Resources for Ukrainian Artists
ArtConnect expresses our solidarity with the Ukrainian people. We strongly condemn the Russian invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine today and at any time, and demand a stop to the war against Ukraine immediately.
Open for Admissions - Studying Art in the US
From BFA’s to MFA’s, scholarships and more, we’ve developed a guide to the most exciting educational opportunities currently offered by US universities.
Participating in Art Fairs: Tips for Artists
Many artists might wonder how to find, meet, and engage with collectors who might be interested in their work. Of course, there’s no straight-forward, easy answer to this. But there are a variety of ways to put yourself and your art out there and open up possibilities to connect with collectors both locally and internationally.
Tips & Tools for Showcasing your Art Online
With more and more art experiences taking place digitally, it’s essential to be able to showcase your art online in a professional manner. If you don’t have the resources or time to spend putting together elaborate displays, or are unsure what tools to use, don’t worry — we’re here to help show you how with simple and effective tools like Canvy!
Initiatives for Disabled Artists You Should Know
The mainstream art world has a troublesome tendency to overlook disabled artists, these initiatives are working to change that.
Artists on the Road
Considering expanding your practice and network abroad (hopefully in the nearish future)? We have some tips to get you started in our guide to Asia-Europe mobility for artists and cultural professionals.
How to Plan an Accessible Exhibition
When art spaces open up around the world after the Covid-19 shutdown, we shouldn’t aim to go back to normal. Instead, we should embrace the opportunity to change. When hosting your next physical exhibition or opening, make it inclusive! This resource from Shape Arts will give you hands-on tips on how to plan an accessible exhibition.
How to Sell Your Art Online
Selling art online may be becoming a more prominent trend — but not just for galleries, and not just in Covid-19 times. With this in mind, we’ve put together this guide to some of the ins and outs of selling your art online.
How to Build Your Online Presence as an Artist
In 2023 we all know the importance of having an online presence as an artist. But with the constantly changing online landscape and the ever so complicated algorithms, it can be hard to know how to get the most out of your online channels. In this guide, we will give you some tips on how to build your online presence as an artist.
Guide to Artist Contracts and Agreements
Contracts and agreements play a major role in the administrative side of working as an artist. To help you through the process, we’ve put together this guide outlining some common ones, as well as useful resources.
How to Photograph Your Art – With Limited Equipment
Not all artists have access to professional photo equipment, and even if you have access, you might still lack the skills to portray your work correctly. Here is our guide on how to photograph your art – with limited equipment.
Applying to an Open Call – Dos and Don’ts
We thought it would be a good time to share some quick tips to help you out when applying to that next open call.
So before submitting, check out our list of dos and don’ts.