The Artist's Guide to Selling Work

Name: The Artist's Guide to Selling Work
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781912217472
Price: 32.99 NZD
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By Annabelle Ruston

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The Artist's Guide to Selling Work by Annabelle Ruston is a practical handbook designed to help artists transform their creativity into a sustainable career. Fully updated, it offers actionable advice on pricing, contracts, marketing, and managing online sales through platforms like Etsy and eBay. The guide includes real-world examples, sample contracts, and insights into copyright, licensing, and financial management.
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Ideal for emerging and established artists aiming to sell original work, prints or merchandise, and anyone seeking comprehensive guidance on building a professional and sustainable art career.

A practical, inspiring toolkit for turning creative passion into a sustainable career – packed with actionable advice, real-world examples and marketing know-how.

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A practical, inspiring toolkit for turning creative passion into a sustainable career – packed with actionable advice, real-world examples and marketing know-how.

The Artist’s Guide to Selling Work is the definitive handbook for artists who want to turn their creativity into a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your reach, this fully updated second edition offers practical, proven strategies to help you sell your work in today’s competitive market.

Packed with real-world advice, it covers everything from pricing and contracts to building a website and mastering social media. Learn how to approach galleries professionally, manage online sales through platforms like Etsy and eBay, and print your own reproductions with confidence. Discover how artists like Pip McGarry and Mary Ann Rogers built successful careers – and how you can too.

With sample contracts, case studies and guidance on copyright, licensing and financial management, this book is your one-stop resource for navigating the art world. Whether you're selling originals, prints or merchandise, The Artist’s Guide to Selling Work helps you do it smarter, faster and with more impact.

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This authoritative guide has been praised for its detailed, reliable advice and accessibility. Reviewers highlight its practical and understandable approach, with content that is easy to navigate and highly relevant to artists seeking to professionalise their business and harness the internet and social media effectively.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912217472

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 176

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Annabelle Ruston Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Annabelle Ruston is an editor with the Fine Art Trade Guild, one of whose main functions is to guide its members through the potential pitfalls of selling their work.