A couple of years ago, I got a scary email that had informed me that there was a fire in my studio building. Luckily, it was contained but was large enough that it had managed to set off the sprinkler systems. This fire happened down…

Are you considering having weekly open studio hours? Maybe you want to have publicly listed hours to have people stop by and purchase art or maybe to help create accountability and get work done. When to consider having studio hours Your Neighbors: The first question…

Getting people into your studio means providing good directional signage. During big city-wide art events and smaller building visits, it’s important to create a strategy and marketing materials to assist people when finding your studio. This blog post lists ways you can increase the number…

Looking for a new, or perhaps your first, art studio? With spring studio tours just around the corner, here are 10 questions to help you along your studio search journey. While you are visiting potential spaces, remember to always put safety first. If the building…

Have you ever noticed during open studio events that people tend to walk into some studios but not others? Creating a welcoming studio environment is the difference between a successful open studio event and a long weekend of frustration. Use some of my tactics to help direct visitors…