The ArtSmart Method
Business Autonomy for Artists
ArtSmart ToolKit
“Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”—Gustave Flaubert
The ArtSmart Method and Toolkit covers the practicalities every artist needs to know. It shows how the day-to-day is connected to larger concerns. And since a method is only as good as its usefulness to the person it serves, we’ll explore how you can empower your thinking to get the ArtSmart Method working for you.
Developed by a former Director of David Zwirner & Sotheby's Institute professor, The ArtSmart Method ToolKit will guide you through every stage of your career as an artist.
Just getting started with your art practice? The PeopleMap tools are must to help create exposure and get you noticed by the right people!
Further along in your career? The ArtSmart Method ToolKit is full of tools that can help you with contracts, negotiating, gallery liaising, career strategy, bookkeeping & business registration.
Included is The Oracle, an intuitive decision-making tool that serves as your magic 8-ball for artists as they navigate the art world.
The ArtSmart Kit Includes:
The ArtSmart Method + The ArtSmart Triangle
Make Career-Defining Decisions With the Help of Real-Life Scenarios and Animated Infographics
ArtSmart PeopleMap
Leverage Your Social Connections, Expand Your Audience and Understand How to Ask For What You Really Need
ArtSmart Consignment Agreement
Formalize Your Arrangements With the People Who Are Exhibiting and Selling Your Art In Order To Protect Yourself & Your Work
ArtSmart Commission Contract
Understand Each Component of The Contract In Order to Avoid Exploitation & Hazards
ArtSmart Invoice + Calculator
Present an Accurate Accounting For what You Are Owed Based on the Sales Price, the Discount and Production Reimbursement
ArtSmart App
Track Everything You Make as it is Created, Consigned & Collected, As Well As Generate Invoices, Consignment and Loan Forms
ArtSmart Cost + Benefit Matrix
Project the Cost and the Benefits of Doing Any Given Project, As Well As Understand How Much Work Needs to Be Made in Order to Break-Even
ArtSmart Certificate of Authenticity
Ensure That You Will Get Paid By Issuing This Certificate Directly From the Studio Once a Work is Sold
ArtSmart Oracle
Artist’s Magic 8 Ball helping with making critical career decisions by applying The ArtSmart Triangle of Support + Money + Exposure
What People Are Saying
“You guys have done such a great job in making this totally conducive to folding into a classroom setting. I love the videos. The titles are fun. The style of the entire kit is really great. We are going to us The ArtSmart Kit starting next week!”
— Brent Dickinson, Professor at Azusa Pacific University
“I am super impressed with how much info there is in here. Amy gives you the tools to organize your artistic practice, which is incredibly helpful for a messy artist like me. The ArtSmart Kit helps shed a light on the business aspects of the art world, information that helps empower artists. I highly recommend it!”
— Raffi Kalenderian, Painter
“Instagram is a game, but I didn’t know how to play the game. But now I do. This kit is going to help my art business a lot!”
— Ann Marie S, Painter
“Everything in your kit is helpful. I’m glad to hear you’re always adding to it, because I was left with wanting more!”
— Nolan H, Painter
“Thank you so much for this informative & interactive digital kit! This is so much better than any art business book.”