Artist Resources & Smart Ideas to Help You Succeed as an Artist

Photography is just the start. If you’re serious about growing your art career; whether through gallery representation, online sales, or in-person shows, you’ll find curated, real-world resources here to help you make confident moves forward.

These free guides and local connections are designed to support Twin Cities artists at every stage of their journey.

• Art Competitions for Minneapolis Artists — A curated list of juried art shows to gain exposure, build your resume, and sell work.
• Art Fairs in the Twin Cities — Connect directly with buyers and collectors at events that fit your style and schedule.
• Increase Your Artwork Sales by Offering Prints — Extend the life of your originals and create more ways for fans to collect your work.
• Start Planning Now for a Successful Holiday Art Season: The 2026 Fall and holiday months are the busiest, and most profitable, time for artists!
• Artist Marketing Ideas That Actually Work in 2026 — These are the marketing moves I’ve actually watched move the needle — for my clients, and for myself.
• Getting Into An Art Gallery & Growing Your Collector Base — Practical steps to build relationships and get your work in front of serious collectors.
• Transporting & Handling Artwork — Tips for safely transporting your art, to shows, clients and to me for photos! Includes plans for making an inexpensive DIY padded artwork carrier.
• Sharing a Legacy — Preserve and share a parent’s or family member’s art collection, whether you’re downsizing, celebrating a milestone, or honoring a loss.
• Photography vs. Scanning — An honest comparison for Minneapolis artists covering texture, size limits, and when each method wins.

Trusted Local Artist Resources

These Minnesota-based artist resources and art businesses have built strong reputations by helping creators succeed in specific ways — from education to materials to business mentorship:

• Paint Addicts Studios — Professional-grade art print production for painters looking to offer limited editions or print-on-demand options.
• Joe Paquet Studio — Renowned plein air painter offering classes and mentorships in traditional painting and composition.
• Nanci Fulmek – Business of Art Workshops — Learn to think like a business without selling your soul. Nanci teaches real-world strategies for pricing, branding, and selling your work.
• JNK Art Partners — Professional curator that places work by artists of exceptional skill with collectors.
• Studio Pintura — Fine art supplies, especially high-quality brushes, used by serious painters in the Twin Cities. An amazing gallery in the Northrup King Building that hosts classes and competitions.
• Minnesota Artists Guild — A growing local network dedicated to professionalism and connection in the fine art community.
• NEMAA (Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association) — Studio crawls, artist listings, and a vibrant local network rooted in Northeast Minneapolis.
• The Atelier School of Classical Realism — In-depth training in drawing and painting rooted in classical technique.
• Big Portage Innovations — Innovative tools to make opening and handling paint easier.
• Lakeside Studio Artist Panels — Classens Oil Primed Linen Artist Panels on Gator Board.
• Jetfan Electric Duster – an amazing alternative to compressed air, great for cleaning paintings before varnishing, or cleaning anything, really.

I’m proud to support my clients in building careers as strong as the paintings they create. Accurate photography is the foundation, but your success is the bigger picture.
You can see some of the talented artists I’ve had the privilege to work with. Check out the in-depth profiles of some of my larger clients that offer a behind-the-scenes look at their creative journey, career milestones, and how professional artwork photography has played a role in their success.