7 brilliant business art books you need to read

Looking for indispensable art guides in business? While webinars and blog posts are fantastic, it would be nice to learn a little behind the scenes. The business of fiction books is a great alternative. From career development and art marketing to legal advice and grant writing, there's a book on just about everything you want to know. So sit back, grab your favorite drink, and start learning from the experts.

Here are 7 brilliantly useful books to add to your art library:

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Theme: Career development in the arts

Jackie Battenfield has been successfully making a living selling her art for over 20 years. She also teaches professional development programs for artists at the Creative Capital Foundation and Columbia University. Art business coach Alison Stanfield believes that this book is "quickly becoming the standard for developing an artist's career." Jackie's book is full of proven information on how to build and maintain a professional art career.

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Topic: Fine art techniques and professional advice

Explore fine art and art career tips from 24 of today's best and brightest artists. The book covers a wide range of topics, styles, and includes 26 step-by-step demonstrations in oils, pastels, and acrylics. Author Lori McNee is a professional artist and social media professional behind the popular blog. She says her book is “your chance to peer into the brilliant minds of twenty-four fine art professionals…!”

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Topic: Art Marketing

Alison Stanfield, art marketing expert and consultant, wrote this book to help you take your art from the studio to the spotlight. She has worked with professional artists for over 20 years and is the voice of the widely popular. Her book covers everything from social media and blogging secrets to insightful newsletters and artist speaking advice.

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Theme: Art reproductions

Barney Davey is an authority in the world of fine art reproductions and giclee reproductions. If you want to profit from the print market, this book is for you. It contains great advice on distribution, online art sales, advertising, social media marketing, and email. The book also includes a comprehensive list of 500 art business and art marketing resources. Check out Barney Davey's book to boost your printing income!

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Subject: Legal aid

Art law expert Tad Crawford has created an indispensable legal guide for artists. The book covers everything you want to know about contracts, taxes, copyright, litigation, commissions, licensing, artist-gallery relationships, and more. All topics are accompanied by clear, detailed, practical examples. The book also includes many sample legal forms and contracts, as well as ways to find affordable legal advice.

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Theme: Finance

Elaine makes finance, budgeting and business accessible and attractive. This chartered accountant and artist wants artists to feel comfortable managing their finances so they can be successful in their business endeavors. And this is not your run-of-the-mill dry book on finance. Elaine gives interesting examples and relevant personal stories. Read this to learn about taxes, budgeting, money management, business etiquette and more!

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Subject: Writing a Grant

Do you want to improve your finances? Gigi's warm and engaging book shows artists how to capitalize on all available financial resources. The book includes tried and tested tips and tricks from grant experts, eminent grant writers, and fundraisers. Make this your guide to grant writing and fundraising so you can support your artistic career.