20 Ways: How To Make Money As An Artist (Ranked from Best to Worst)

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Hello dear readers and subscribers; today we discuss 20 ways how to make money as an artist, ranking them from best to worst, so you can opt to implement the best and most efficient monetization strategies in your career brbrRead the full article online here: wwwcontemporaryartissuecom/20-ways-how-to-make-money-as-an-artist-best-to-worst/ brDiscover art opportunities at Artenda: artendanet brOr request our CAI Advisory Report service for 1-on-1 personalized advice here: wwwcontemporaryartissuecom/submit/brbrIf you have any further questions, feel free to comment down below, and we'll chat very soon!brbrAll my best,brJulien
Comment from : Contemporary Art Issue

OMG I almost made the bad decision to create graphic novels but i was still thinking of painting the images as best as i can with oil paintings but at what cost? ive been studying art for about 20 years on different subjects and i was also thinking of going back to school for it too but im still not sure if that's possible or even necessary at this point bc of all the options an artist could create for him or herself in this day and age this is a beefy video 😂
Comment from : OMGIAGKIWF

Apparently appreciateing art is every individuals right it is artists like us who appreciate art sure how many people appreciate our art great advise u have 😊the vibe so we come to ur forum definitely ur wisdom has done wonders to many
Comment from : Koki Koki memon

What’s the meaning of integrity as an artist?
Comment from : Liz Amable

The true Artist does not stand out within the bustle of the advertising show Thank you for your advice, thank you
Comment from : Rafael Romero

As an artist with an opinion like any other artist, i think its a load of bs to give any f about the art world / art industry opinion of you If you arent doing what you want as an artist, whats the point
Comment from : Master Galaxy

How do i raise funds for Studio Facility here in Nigeria 🙏
Comment from : chidi simon

I have some questions about renting a gallery/space and run your own exhibition A) Since anyone can rent and make an exhibition, there has been a overwhelm of hobbyists exhibiting their work (at least where I live) But if I am to distinguish myself and not be seen as just another 'happy amature', won't making my own exhibitions basically discredit me? Especially if I stand there and try to sell my own work?brbrB) Are exhibitions that I've organized myself something to mention in my resume? And in that case how should they be referred to?brbrThank you for fantastic content!
Comment from : Alexandra Walsh

ive just watched a few of your videos and I can't believe how much amazing valuable information you have in them! I am DEFinitely going to watch a LOT of these as they are really giving me the motivation to get my website going ( i can do it!) and focus and make a detailed plan for the next few months of artmaking Thank you so much for creating these!
Comment from : Aleksandra Mirjana Crossan

I disagree with this If I (successful artist, who makes 150k/y) was solely financially depending on my galleries (from Asia to LA), I'd make around 10-20k/year Online print sellings just made my financial status stable for more than 10 years Galleries take 50 nowadays for almost nothing, prestigous galleries just take blue-chip artists, so I would almost starve if I was listening to your opinion This is a very old and square thinking which is currently dying at the market
Comment from : evolvingcocoon

or Museum Studies (as curator or independent curator)
Comment from : Start Page

If u already have commercialiced urself on tiktok fe, can you rebrand?
Comment from : Hedvig Sunde

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Comment from : Ⓜ️ isticmusicmuse

Uhm no I don’t wait for representation I sell my art at art fairs myself I have a professional tent and I am adept at curating my work in a way that is pleasing I am also in several galleries AND I am about to have my own exhibition I am in the US so it may be different where you are I can’t speak to that
Comment from : Claudine Diamond

Define "soul"
Comment from : Sublime

In the LAND of the INTELECTUAL blind;🙃⛪🤑 the art world does not exist you can call it wall street art🕎✝ world meaning you get junk we get the cash🤑 main problem with art real📱 art 🎨🖼 is never on the news however junk art is a way to seduce pervert and keep the population on ignorance😶‍🌫😂 ignorance are the main quality of investors🐸 reason why they buy junk art to keep the 1 ruling and the 99 as slaves🙃, you can call it the JUDAS 🤑✝🕎 swing on the 40 coins of silver crucify the wisest saint keep the ignorant slave🛒🐕‍🦺 the collapsing system however cannot keep the flow 💲🔚and soon end of wall street ignorance takes a back seat and for the first time🥂 in history the 99 will get a mental upgrade 🤗
Comment from : v Bremont

Lots of vanity galleries to avoid, running out of options locally
Comment from : Kenriots Art

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Comment from : joeswampdawghenry

Are u a vampire?
Comment from : joeswampdawghenry

27:38 invisible ghost 👻 enters through right door 30:03 ghost probably exits, or stays but closes door to avoid being detected
Comment from : Gideon K

Personality absolutely have no desire to play games w galleries / gate keepers knowing how they function These days maybe just learn marketing than worried about networking
Comment from : Pretty pretty

Is it ok if I start selling unlimited prints while my style is developing? Once I feel prepared that my artwork is ready for galleries I can sell few limited edition prints It just that I want my artwork to be my main income but I understand that you said that selling unlimited and cheap prints of my artwork can a bad long term choice Is it ok if I just do it at the beginning of my art career ?
Comment from : Cosmic Cat

You have very good sound quality
Comment from : Elizabeth Darley

I'm a former art professor and watched the art world, knew some successful NYC gallery artists YES-- THERE ARE TWO ART WORLDSwhat kind of artist are you? The slimmer but more prestigious "gallery route" respected, less selling, higher cost of art (as the percentage needs to go to gallery cut and you) brBut IF, IF, you are GOOD AT MARKETING & storytelling AND DEPENDING on your type of art you can MAKE MORE MONEY AS AN ARTIST- no cut given away- you manage yourself mostly, marketing storytelling etc many artists MAKE MORE direct to public, but yes half or more of your time is on marketing, networking etc Basically Andy Warhol mixed both got museums etc but made himself a BRANDthat is a rare example brbrMOst artists are one or the other level, and it's hard to be honest with yourself as to what type you are
Comment from : Yoga Bliss Dance

What's the name of the platform for residencies and contests besides Artenda?
Comment from : carlos V

Your video and audio is unsynched
Comment from : TrippaDippa

As said a strong conspiracy between Gallerist , Art critics, Publicist & Vendor are MAIN factor for success
Comment from : Joe Son

Lots to unpack in this !
Comment from : Brett Naughten

I wonder, IF you can attend contest + open call ect by sending in the same work? ( if it´s fits to the topic) OR should it be always something different? >>> Can I repeatedly send in the same work ?
Comment from : f l

Priceless Information! >>> THANK YOU !
Comment from : f l

This is great information I would say you have presented it from the industry acceptable point of view to sell art It comes off as eliteist As a photographer, it doesn't matter to me the way I sell my art I want people to experience my art With 78 billion people on this planet, driving up the price of a unique piece of art is the way it used to be done I'm sure it's the medium I work in which makes it unique from other mediums Always good to get other peoples perspective
Comment from : Calico Bill

I appreciate you and thank you for spending time on the potential pitfalls and challenges for each possibility What's your personal and professional opinion on NFT's?
Comment from : Jon Salmon

How printmaker make money? They print it!
Comment from : Bernado Udayana

In short to be a serious artist: Do nothing They have to come to you
Comment from : A I

Great video! very informative and helpful! Thanks
Comment from : 李玙

SO…If you are an unrecognized artist in your 60s…hope that you’ll live into your 80s Or, hope for reincarnation and start these things early in your next life Otherwise, go for what will pay your bills and supplement your SS benefits since you will not likely be recognized by the art world at this point, anyway Be financially comfortable by an means possible and enjoy creating in your later years
Comment from : Judi Lynn

Do galeries ask for diploma? I am a self tought artist
Comment from : Muji3

NOT NFTS RELATED
Comment from : Stephen Storti

Really informative video It's giving a lot of thinking for those who are still looking for the right "path" for their carreer Also it gives a lot of insights into what the curated art industry looks like from withinbrA side note though: although I can understand the "don't be a sellout"-message advising against using popular means in order to sell your art (etsy, blogging), it makes me wonder : how come it's not considered losing your "artist integrity" when following the industries' rules ? To me it sound very hypocritical I understand there is a lot of money and status to be earned while doing so, but I don't think the artist's essence is to be recognized by the curated art industry I would even go so far to say that this might be the selling-out we are trying to avoid If your goal is to keep your integrity as an artist, I don't think getting recognition from those lots is what you are looking for Especially when you realize how much importance your social connections have in that world compared to your quality as an artist I know of people who are very well connected and are "artists" but don't do any art by themselves and hire anonymous artists to actually do the work They just sign their name on the artwork at the end of the day One might wonder if the more democratic means offered by internet might actually be the place to be for the "real" artist To me the curated art industry became more of a financial outlet, as many art buyers actually do it for speculation
Comment from : Roxane

I’d rather sell my artwork $100-1000 max to average middle class buyers than have any middleman fleece 75 of my hard work Most people cannot afford original work Even if it’s high resolution prints or photographic works - most buyers are out priced drastically Galleries cater for deep pocketed business savvy investors
Comment from : Dejan Prokic

I'd like to show in London and New York I'm a professional artist, but I don't have any contacts Any ideas?
Comment from : artist4art

So glad I've found your channel - really informative the challenge as an artist is always to get the mix of studio work and marketing studio work great- marketing not so great!!! Thanks for the awesome content!
Comment from : Lisa Ann Art Studio

Hi,brbrplease kindly advice Art residencybrnamesbri am an a artist painter & crafs last 18years including jewellery DesignerbrThanks
Comment from : mohamed akram

The problem in this days is comercial target of the art; another problem are the critics of art who establish the direction of art and what has value or not It is a distortion of the meaning of art!
Comment from : Nora S

there is too much bad and mediocre art in the world, so everybody are just tired of this art and those artists included the artists themselves being an artist in our time it's simply a declaration of failure and commitment to continue with it, no matter how stupid it is
Comment from : Boris Svirsky

Why don't you talk of BLACK ARTIST and black art ?
Comment from : Keith Harris

💙💙💙
Comment from : kindpunk

Very Very good video! Thanks a lot for all the tips especially what higher and lower your value as an artist! I don't have the merchandise by choice and I mostly work by commissions, definelly still a lot to learn!
Comment from : Selva Bhairavi

What is your opinion about responding to galleries who accept on-line submissions? Here in the western part of the US, a number of galleries in the larger cities indicate on their websites that they accept these submissions
Comment from : CarolinaMay

I respect your opinion, and applaud anyone who shares knowledge with othersbrbr For me personally, I don’t aim to be accepted in any industry My challenge is to understand how I want to contribute to the world, and use my art to do that brbrCarpenters, fabricators, and masons are also artists Their art is displayed in front of us everyday in our buildings and the infrastructure that we interact with everyday brbrIts important for me to always remember that different industries are interrelated in ways we don’t often notice I would be afraid to pigeon hole myself into one industry, because I would narrow my ability to see the world differently brbrThank you for sharing your knowledge, the more we all share the better we will all be for it
Comment from : vibesmom

👍‼️
Comment from : Daniel Lopes

Wow such a great video, i have 24 new tabs to work through after watching this :) Can you give any examples of artists youtube channels that you like? Thank you, Daniel
Comment from : Daniel Edney

🤔 Is there a reason art licensing didn't make the cut?
Comment from : Rated Xklusive

Who are you to tell me I can't pose nude next to canvases that I stamped with paint on my body and sell that online?!
Comment from : artfx9

No no no You are supposed to live off exposure Sweet sweet exposure
Comment from : artfx9

Зануда
Comment from : Liza

Thank you for all your high quality content, sharing your insights and allowing a safe space to discuss these topics May I just add how important it is to learn acceptance when it does not work out the way you 'hoped' for despite doing it all It is incredibly easy to burn out and to become bitter if you do not check in in on your mental health, the intention to 'why' you are wanting to go down this path and if you do not work on yourself Being kind to oneself and knowing who you are is incredible important on this journey while having an open mind to learn and grow I studied and have been working on most of your points for 8 years non stop My resume and craft has grown, I did solo shows exhibiting for my paintings and short installation films, have references from running and organiding shows myself, did courses on marketing and so much more However, the reality is I also work every week in healthcare and weekly on my art I had no holidays in 6 years and put every penny into my art Everything is possible, but sometimes despite working hard it does not mean opportunities come to you as you imagined I think it really is important to understand how much work it takes and how much time it takes away from the 'creating' while not knowing the outcome in regards to 'success' You mentioned the work/life balance and I applaud you for it I do not want to sound negative and am not, but I do think it truly is important to understand what this journey may ask of you in regards to compromises and at times sacrifices If it calls you go for it I say and learn while doing it, but the outcome may be a different one you hoped for which is ok 🙏 All the best to all 🙏
Comment from : Isabel Koslowsky

That was an awesome video! It covers all the options available to us artistsbrbrThe thing is, we artists just want to spend our time creating, and we tend to get lazy about marketing, networking, and other tasks that take away from our creative energy And time That's why I decided to enter the comic book industry, just to work with (not for) a publisher who I can collaborate with - I create, and they handle the sales, splitting the profits, and everyone will be happy! XD brbrI've tried doing online and social media marketing and I quickly burned out So I thought to myself, 'Why don't I just leave the marketing to the people who specialize in it, and focus on doing what I do fine?" It was a long road preparing it, but this year I'm testing it
Comment from : Amelia PC

This was so helpful and so packed with information Thank you!
Comment from : Sheila Singhal

Just make the art you want to make
Comment from : Nathan Haynes

There are only 2 ways step 1) quit art Step 2 get a job and never think about art ever again
Comment from : Zapre

I was art teacher, it's great experience I made good money and was respected For 5 years before that job I was selling art for 5 years and sold my work 2008 was economical crash and impossible to sell
Comment from : Alexli Till

Thanks, great stuff!
Comment from : pittan86

Thanks I create alter-egos to praise the works, like Professor Highbrow, on my youtube pagehahahaha
Comment from : Ginger James Studio

Ohne vitamin B man kan nicht berühmte Maler sein Basquiat fotografiert mit Andy Warhol und wird berühmt, die andere Argumente sind Populismus 😆👍
Comment from : Vrej Tamazian

Thank you for your ideas to make money in art and giving awareness to all artists I am Nick Rodis speed artist from the Philippines
Comment from : Nick Rodis

This is a great video Unfortunately, tho I’ve been an artist all my life and studied in school and college, I am not widely known and at 64, its a bit late for me to plan for anything long term Now it’s all about being able to pay rent and eat
Comment from : Judi Lynn

You mentioned how representing yourself as an artist could result to a role conflict however don't Takashi Murakami also commercialize his work and himself? I guess its a rare situation to be successful on
Comment from : lei

Without having watched the video yet: the worst way to make money as an artist (long term) is student loans!
Comment from : Nora Cola

thank you, great presentation and information
Comment from : Sematagi

I can’t stop thinking about the door opening by itself
Comment from : Isabella Ferri

Right! Hi from totally blind artist! I paint by touch after my loss of sight My husband made me blogs, but we mooved to Los Angeles one year ago and we started new life It was not easy Much inspiration from our art family! ✨💫🎨🎊💝
Comment from : KATE ROYAX

So, this is another infomercial not sure
Comment from : Francisco Leal Gonzalez

Just like when you go to the zoo you should not try and feed the animals, also in a gallery you shouldn’t try and feed the artists directly, galleries frown upon that, that’s why they created a monopoly with a few sellouts and the idiots who write art history to choke every artist that they don’t control out of the market, starve them and make them unable to make art, art is only a zero sum game for the galleries, as for the artists it is more beneficial to create a community and an open market that is based on competition and merit, that’s why we had great art movements and communities in the past but not in our current time The galleries are the ones who killed art
Comment from : Athanasy Jb

Your content is interesting
Comment from : Andrew Lacson

Got to jump but will come back to this vid later As always good stuff! Thank you
Comment from : Daniel Lopes

If one is a lover of artworks but doesn't have the skill to draw, can he still make profits from buying from the real artists ?
Comment from : Cooper Academy - Investing

Very interesting!
Comment from : Claire online

Thank you so much for your video's, super helpfull and am learning a lot I would really appreciate your perspective on NFT's Did I miss it in any of your video's? Related to this video specifically; what selling your are as an NFT (and/or alongside your physical art would do to your credability as an artist Thanks a lot!! ✨
Comment from : Laura Violeta

Thank you for this clarify blogging It is being hard for me to know the right way to keep working on my art without sell my soul 😅
Comment from : Yolanda Perez

Thank you very much for this talk that so exhaustively deals with such a complex subject From my experience on You Tube, in addition the comments that a good video receives are also very interesting and valuable, so it is worth double
Comment from : Jaime Zapata Espinoza

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Comment from : Ivan Klymenko

Very useful content for emerging artists, thank you 🙏 brbrI agree with everything you’ve said Unfortunately, a lot of it is also trends/fashion, luck, unfairness, subjective taste, favouritism, who you know, how you dress, how you talk, your ethnic background and where you come from, money etc etc brbrThe art world is not a beautiful place Yes, Instagram and galleries are important and we need them make ourselves more visible but how many followers you have shouldn’t matter next to your art which is the most important Galleries are shops and they shouldn’t treat us like products They need us too… I had experiences where a curator conducted a studio visit and asked me to paint in certain way to sell more… because she has seen that in the biennale last year … ain’t doing that brbrOf course this doesn’t go for all of them, there are also respectful people but in short nobody but you should have full control over your art brbrThanks for reading
Comment from : Hamit Üçok

What you can't do with skill, do with charm If that doesn't work try bullshit
Comment from : Jeff Hildreth

We are now breaking barriers! Making our own rules The best person to represent you is yourself! Once you fall into the mindset of commercial or high end you allow the money to control the energy of the piece This why the industry is so stuck up because they want a third party to determine what's industry accepted Every one makes money off the artist if you play this industry accepted mindset
Comment from : Eat Paint Luv

One criticism is why the text is in white, making it hard to read in this video, which I find very insightful, so thank you
Comment from : Yas G

Thank you for such a great and concise insight
Comment from : anjie skaya

Who are you?
Comment from : Sassafras

I used to own a cafe which I decorated with my own art I can attest to the mortifying feeling of representing myself to clients
Comment from : Dejan of Radić