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Business plans sound like something for bank managers, not painters. But a simple one-page art business plan can stop the drift, sort your money, and make the boring admin less painful. Here's how to write one that fits an Australian art practice.
Aima Eman27 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Read the storyArt Guides · 26 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 10 min read
Thinking about a market stall this summer? Here's what Australian artists and makers need to know first: choosing the right market, insurance, pricing and display, card payments after the October 2026 surcharge ban, and a packing list for the big day.
Gallery News · 23 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
A hairline crack nobody noticed at drop-off can turn into a very awkward phone call. Here's how to write a condition report for artwork: when you need one, what to record, words to use, photos to take, and how to keep it simple.
Art & Design · 22 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
Lots of good pieces don't always add up to a show. Here's how to build a body of work that feels like one voice: picking a thread, editing hard, naming your series, and getting it ready for galleries, markets, and open calls.
Artist Stories · 21 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 10 min read
Someone loves your work and wants one made just for them. Brilliant. Here's how to handle art commissions in Australia: what to charge, deposits, sketches and sign-offs, who owns the copyright, and what to put in writing.
Art Guides · 20 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
The shelves are full, and the spare room's starting to look like a shop. Here's how to sell pottery in Australia, from market stalls and stockists to cafes and online, plus pricing, ABNs, and what buyers need to know.
Exhibitions · 19 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
An open call has landed, and the form wants a concept, images, a floor plan, and a budget by Friday. Here's how to write an exhibition proposal that's clear, honest, and easy for a gallery to say yes to.
Art & Design · 16 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
Ever nodded along at a pottery stall without knowing the difference? Here's stoneware vs. porcelain vs. earthenware in plain English: how they're made, how tough they are, and which to buy for everyday use, gifts, or display.
Art Collecting · 15 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 8 min read
Art makes a brilliant present when you get it right. How to choose for someone else, what to spend, framed or not, gift vouchers, ethical Aboriginal art, and the 2026 Christmas posting dates so it arrives in time.
Exhibitions · 14 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
Commercial galleries, artist-run spaces, public galleries, and hire spaces all work differently. Here's how to pick the right one, how to approach it, what hire galleries really cost, and what to get in writing when someone says yes.
Art Guides · 12 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
Your own website, Bluethumb, Etsy or Instagram? What each one really takes from a sale, how to ship a canvas without tears, and the consumer law every Australian artist selling online should know.
Art Guides · 9 Oct 2026 · Aima Eman · 9 min read
Federal, state, regional, and private grants for artists in Australia, with real amounts, real success rates, and the next rounds worth planning for. Plus what assessors actually look at when they open your application.
