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    Category: Blog

    Are you asking yourself these questions?

       Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of university art students. They always impress me; eager to learn, explore, and ready to change…

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    Crista December 2, 2021

    5 Secrets to Build an Audience for Your Art Business

    Artists who have a solid audience base most often see consistent sales and growth and new opportunities. But building a target audience is not easy! …

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    Crista November 3, 2021
    The Questions every artist must ask by Crista Cloutier

    The Questions Every Artist Must Ask

    As artists, we’re constantly questioning ourselves. And questions are good things, it’s important to ask questions. But are you asking the right ones? It’s easy…

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    Crista October 12, 2021

    So You’re An Artist. Now What?

      So you’ve taken the jump and chosen to be an artist. Now what? Artists are always telling me what a struggle it is to…

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    Crista October 4, 2021
    Portrait of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

    The Artist Who Is “Quick-To-See”

    Jaune Quick–to–See Smith is an internationally renowned artist with a seriously impressive bio: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is one of the most acclaimed American Indian artists…

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    Crista October 3, 2021
    Hands on bars

    Are You a Liar? Or a Thief?

    Have you ever done something that scared the pants off you? When I was new to writing, but determined to succeed, a prospective client asked,…

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    Crista September 13, 2021
    Artist working in the studio

    How Will Your Art Save The World?

    I believe in the power of art. I believe that artists are leaders. And I believe that there has never been a time in our…

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    Crista August 9, 2021
    My Seth Godin Book Collection

    How Seth Godin Answered This Artist’s Question

    One of my favorite writers is Seth Godin. I’ve been reading his books and blog for years because his advice for creatives is paradigm-changing. But…

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    Crista July 10, 2021

    Working as an Artist in 2021

    I recently had the honor of opening the Creative Voyage Summit, hosted by the incredible artist Alexis Cohen.  Alexis invited me to set the stage…

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    Crista June 30, 2021

    The Biggest Questions Artists Ask

    Artists live in the realm of magic. But we also live in the real world, often at the fringes of culture. It’s difficult to navigate…

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    Crista June 14, 2021
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