Are you an (upcoming) artist who is presently faced with the risk of becoming insolvent? We have taken our time to gather resources on other legit ways of making money as an artist.

Below are three ways you can make and save money as an (emerging) artist. These three methods are easy to do and understand if you’re interested and really committed to your need to cut costs. 

FIRST TIP:

SAVING MONEY

DIY

Yes, Do it yourself! DIY not because you are stingy and love smiling seeing so much money in your bank account. But DIY because you need more finances to aid your creativity and productivity.

As an emerging artist with (very) little financial aid doing things yourself might be the smart way to go while you are applying for grants and requesting collaboration with galleries or collectors.

DIY helps you save up to get essential tools, materials, or services you can’t do yourself but wouldn’t have been able to afford if you were spending money on things like framing, and photography.

You can frame your work yourself by purchasing affordable and standard frames online and understanding how to better by exploring various DIY blogs, youtube videos, and many others. A good camera can do the magic for you to photograph your art yourself.

You get excellent photographs early in the morning or in your workspace. While attempting to photograph yourself, I suggest you align your artwork with the camera as best as you can and always watch out for blazes of the sun or electricity light and flares. 

Even if you don’t have an iPhone, Samsung, or a smartphone with high camera pixels, investing in a camera and a tripod not only helps you save but also helps in doing other things like recording a how to do video for your blog, youtube, or social media handle. 

You are fortunate if you have friends and families who have these abilities and show you support. So, speak with the ones that you trust to support you!

Besides, Art includes sculpture and photography; by daring to frame and photography your work yourself you might just be opening another opportunity for yourself to make money in the art industry as a sculptor or photographer different from your initial area of specialization. 

SECOND TIP:

MAKING MONEY

One of the things you readily have as an artist is friends and families. So, when new is artwork is created, gather their emails and that of the new contacts you have made over time and send your work into their mailbox or DMs. Sending your work to them shows them you have grown and still in the business of making art. 

However, it is important you follow up, interact, and engage with your contacts, especially the new ones. Make them feel important and find time to hang out with them. You don’t want them to feel irritated that you only remember them when you have a new artwork to promote or sell.

If you protect, care, treasure, and maintain your various relationships in and out of the art industry, you will be amazed at how many artworks they can help you sell and financial aid or connections they can also share. 

This tip involves leaving the studio and meeting people. Networking outside of the art world is important. To make money you should have an artist-entrepreneur mindset. 

Finally, there is a lot to benefit from constantly updating information on your social media bios, websites, and business cards when they change. Also, make sure your archives are updated frequently and artworks are exhibited where your buyers are most likely to come in contact with them. 

THIRD TIP:

BE PART OF TEAM THAT MAKES ART EASY FOR YOU

We are a team of creative souls with one vision – to empower the everyday artist. Our mission is not a destination, it’s a journey we pursue every day. We chase the horizon by continually improving ourselves as a team and a company. Our modus operandi is providing high-quality tools at prices artists can afford. Read more about us here.

Everything we do at Arteasy Nigeria is dedicated to fueling your growth, maturity, and development. Our online supply store contains affordable, standard, state-of-the-art tools and materials. And yes, here we are together a team and we keep ensure you get the reward for your passion. 

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