Category: art business stories

The art world is full of talent — but talent alone doesn’t pay the bills. Art Business Stories covers the side of creative life that doesn’t get talked about enough: how to price your work, spot the red flags before a gallery deal goes south, protect your art in the age of AI, and build a sustainable career on your own terms. Whether you’re a working artist, a gallery owner, or a creative entrepreneur, these stories are here to help you stay informed, stay sharp, and keep creating.

Latest posts below:

Why Pennsylvania Artists Should Care About SB 206 and the Push to Repeal the Income Tax
Yessenia Matamoros
May 31, 2026
What SB 206 and HB 1742 Actually Propose Income tax makes Pennsylvania uncompetitive. While states like Tennessee, Florida, and Texas gain residents, income-tax states lose…
How Artists and Gallery Owners Can Spot Business Failures Early
Yessenia Matamoros
April 2, 2026
Operations managers seem to have a sixth sense — spotting problems weeks before they surface and before anyone else notices. How do they predict equipment…
How I’m Funding a Debt-Free Degree While Building a Creative Career
Yessenia Matamoros
March 19, 2026
Penn State University felt out of reach for me, until I made it happen without any debt to the school. Now in my second year…
Why AI Still Can’t Beat Artists in 2026
Yessenia Matamoros
February 12, 2026
Discover why AI can’t create from nothing and its key limitations in 2026. Learn how artists can thrive by understanding these boundaries and using AI…
How to Protect Your Art from AI and Use It as a Tool to Thrive in 2026
Yessenia Matamoros
February 12, 2026
Practical ways to safeguard your art from AI scraping in 2026, plus tips on using AI as a creative assistant without losing your unique voice.…
LC1 Productions: The Best Video Production Company in Salinas, CA
Yessenia Matamoros
February 5, 2024
Located in Salinas, California, LC1 Productions provides video production services for businesses of all sizes throughout California and across the country. With a portfolio spanning…
Business Mistakes Artists Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Yessenia Matamoros
November 18, 2019
The most common business mistakes artists make when selling their work, and practical steps to build a sustainable, profitable art business. Key takeaways: Top Business…