Artist-Entrepreneurs

=3 underlying trends supporting this broader trend toward combining business and art skills:= > ” … [W]hile making a living as an artist continues to be difficult, 3 broad trends are combining to create new opportunities for artist entrepreneurs: > 1. Consumer interest in unique, one-of-a-kind or handcrafted products is growing, broadening the market for works of art. > 2. The Internet is creating new and effective methods for tech savvy artists to find an audience – and for art buyers to easily find art that interests them. > 3. Technology is reducing the costs of producing many types of art, allowing artists to price at levels that attract new buyers and expand the art market. Technology also gives artist entrepreneurs the ability to create and manage small businesses with multiple revenue streams. This greatly increases the likelihood they will generate enough revenue to succeed.” > > Read the entire article in SmallBizTrends