A charity you don't know asks you to donate artwork as a fundraiser for a good cause.
Art Prices
Art Prices
Should artists include prices on their websites?
Art as Investment
Art as Investment
A potential buyer asks you if your work is a good investment. How do you answer?
Art as Gifts
Art as Gifts
A relative is getting married and asks you to paint a double portrait of his/her bride/groom as a wedding gift.
Art Discounts
Art Discounts
A potential buyer wants to know what discount you'll offer if he buys three instead of one.
Barter Art for Art
Barter Art for Art
An artist wants you to paint her cat in exchange for one of her works in lieu of cash.
Art Rentals
Art Rentals
A local medical clinic wants to hang your work on its walls. It won't be for sale. You might be paid an honorarium. You might be commissioned to do something someday.
Art on the Installment Plan
Art on the Installment Plan
A young couple likes your work but can't pay the full price at once. Do you offer an installment plan and, if so, can they take the painting home right away?
Framing & Retail Pricing
Framing & Retail Pricing
Your painting unframed is normally priced at $2000. Your framing cost is $250. The gallery charges 50% commission. You need to offer one consistent retail price everywhere. What do you do?
Consignment Percentages
Consignment Percentages
You are considering two galleries to represent you. One seems more prestigious but charges a higher commission (50% instead of 35%). You don't know how well they sell. Thoughts?
Commissions via Galleries
Commissions via Galleries
A gallery brings you a commission from a client but has no further involvement. They want to take their usual 50%. What is a reasonable split on commissioned work?
Pricing Models
Pricing Models
Let's say you price based on size, generally square inches. What if you create work in both large and small sizes? How do you make sure your large work isn’t priced too high and your smaller work isn’t priced too low?