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Practical, plain-English guides to the business side of an art practice. Free templates included.

How to price your artwork

Square-inch and linear-inch formulas, a free calculator, and when to raise prices.

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Art commission contract template

What every commission agreement should cover, with a free template.

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Artist invoice template

What to put on an invoice for a sold artwork or commission.

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Certificate of authenticity template

What a COA includes for originals and editions.

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Art consignment agreements

Gallery splits, what to put in writing, and how to track consigned work.

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Grants and residencies for Louisiana artists

Programs individual artists in New Orleans and Louisiana can actually apply to.

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Art inventory software for artists

What to look for, and how the main options compare.

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Artwork Archive alternative

An honest side-by-side of ArtistOS and Artwork Archive.

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