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Behind the Booth: Lessons from the Atlanta Trade Show

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Hello, art enthusiasts and small business dreamers! This week on the Art + Audience podcast, weā€™re diving into the whirlwind world of trade shows. Stacie and her team pulled back the curtain on the hustle, challenges, and rewards of exhibiting at the Atlanta Market, one of the biggest trade sh...

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Rebecca Woolbrightā€™s Art Career Transformation with Leverage Your Art


There is no better way to find out what a course can truly offer you than hearing from the people who have taken it! Today in our student series, weā€™re featuring Rebecca Woolbright. What she has done with the knowledge she found in Leverage Your Art is truly inspirational.

About Rebecca

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Avoid This Costly Mistake: Insights from Mable Tanā€™s Art Business Journey

An unexpected tax bill could have shattered Mable Tanā€™s art careerā€”hereā€™s how she turned a financial disaster into a lesson for all creatives.

Hey, art fam! In this episode of theĀ Art + AudienceĀ podcast, Stacie sits down with Mable Tan, a Melbourne-based surface designer with an incredible journ...

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Black Friday Game Plan: Tips to Boost Your Holiday Sales

Hello, creative entrepreneurs! With Black Friday just around the corner, Stacie has practical advice to help you navigate the holiday sales frenzy like a pro. In the latest solo episode of theĀ Art + AudienceĀ podcast, Stacie takes us behind the scenesā€”sharing the highs and lows of her own Black Fr...

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How to Negotiate Art Licensing Deals

Every day, I talk with artrepreneurs who want to learn more about licensing, but have no idea where to turn, and thankfully, Iā€™m the perfect person to helpā€“ because Iā€™ve been EXACTLY where you are.

I have some very important information to share with you today that might just change your business...

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How to Grow Your Art Side Hustle

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If you grew up imagining a world where art could be your day job, youā€™re in the right place! Every artist out there is capable of beginning a creative side hustle that truly works for them, and building from there. (Yes, Iā€™m talking to you!)Ā 

Not only is an artistic side hustle a source of ext...

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The Doā€™s and Donā€™ts of Managing Multiple Income Streams

In my work with thousands of emerging artists, Iā€™ve found that so many artists are trying to make a career out of only one stream of income. Whether theyā€™re selling their art on social media accounts, on their own website, or at in-person venues like art shows, they end up beating themselves up ab...

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[VLOG] How Much Does It Cost To Run An Art Business?

Ā How Much Does It Cost To Run An Art Business? When I coach artists who want to launch their ownĀ Art LicensingĀ businesses, they often wonder how much it REALLY costs, month to month, out of pocket, they will have to invest to get this thing off the ground.

There are SO MANY ways to make money from ...

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Building Your Creative Career: Secrets to Success in Art Licensing with Jehane

In this episode of theĀ Art + Audience, Stacie sits down with Jehane, a seasoned artist and art licensing agent, to discuss the nuances of the art licensing world, the importance of authenticity, and the journey from being an artist to representing other artists. Jehaneā€™s story is not just about c...

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Ashley Paggiā€™s Artful Oops: Lessons from a Licensing Lapse

Hello, art fam! In this weekā€™s episode of the ā€˜Art + Audienceā€™ podcast, Stacie had the pleasure of chatting with the talented Ashley Paggi, the creative force behind Ash Cascade Design. Ashley shared her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom and graphic designer to a thriving surface pa...

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How to Make Money as an Artist in 2024

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I have alwaysĀ lovedĀ being an artist. There is something magical about getting into my zone, feeling the creative energy flowing from my fingertips, and developing a final product that truly speaks to people.Ā 

If you also pour your heart and soul into your art, you have probably dreamed of quit...

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[VLOG] The Basics of an Art Licensing Pitch Email

Are you excited to talk about creating a GREAT Art Licensing Pitch Email? ME TOO!

If you watched my previous vlog titled ā€œThe 8 Must Dos for Art Licensing Successā€ then this is the perfect next watch for you!

WATCH THE VLOG ABOVE WHERE I BREAK DOWN THE KEY COMPONENTS OF EVERY PITCH EMAIL THAT YOU ...

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[VLOG] The 8 Must Dos For Art Licensing Success

Ā Last week I shared aboutĀ making art people want to purchase.Ā This week, we dive into Art Licensing.

I mentioned that in order to make money from your art,Ā focusing on designing for customers is going to be essential. We have to focus on taking our art and making it as powerful and as sellable as p...

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Starbucks Stacie Who Longed To Have An Art Career

SOMETIMES I WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND TELL MY YOUNGER SELF THAT MY DREAM OF MAKING A LIVING AS AN ARTIST WOULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN. THAT I COULD HAVE AN ART CAREER.

THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE DREAM TO HAVE AN ART CAREER DIDNā€™T SEEM LIKELY.

When this photo was taken I was a barista at Starbucks...

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[VLOG] Making Art People Want To Purchase

Hello friends!

Monday morning when I opened up my laptop to begin my weekā€™s work, I read an e-mail in my inbox from someone on my newsletter list.

They asked me if they want to have a career in art licensing and building aĀ brand like mine, where they should start, because they want to focus on the...

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Free Download: The Art Licensing Email Pitch Guide

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HELLO, FRIEND!

I bet youā€™ve walked through your favorite retail store or shopped online, and said to yourself, ā€œI would LOVE to design for this companyā€¦ but HOW do I get my work in front of the right people? How do artists and designers land those big collaborations? It feels so mysterious.ā€

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