There’s a lot of good news floating around the Irish visual arts world right now. First up: the Basic Income for Artists scheme has been extended until February 2026. This is incredible for artists currently receiving the support and also for everyone else. Those in the control group continue their vital role in shaping this […]

What the discount trend tells us about art sales Whoa!! Black ‘Friday’ has grown legs and now stalks its way through November like a rabid beast slathering its reduced price pressure drool over everything it touches. Once just fodder for an ‘And Finally’ news story where our neighbours across the ocean were fighting each other […]

If you applied for Agility Award funding and didn’t get it, you’re likely feeling disappointed, frustrated and maybe a bit confused. When you’ve put effort into the application and followed the guidelines but you still don’t get the result you hoped for it can feel unfair and despair can start to set in, particularly if […]

As an artist, understanding what stage your art career is at can be both empowering and insightful. Whether you’re just starting out or have been creating for years, knowing your artistic career stage can help you set goals, make informed decisions and navigate the art world more effectively. So, are you a new, emerging, mid-career, […]

It’s the question that comes up the most often in conversation about art sales, ‘why do galleries take so much commission?’ It is a bone of contention that can stifle a fruitful relationship between artist and gallery before it’s even explored, let alone begun. So, let’s talk about commission and get the matter straight, once […]

Beating the cringe factor of social media content when you talk on social media. How many times have you heard, the key to social media is to show your face and talk to the camera? And how many times has the idea of that made you want to run screaming from the idea? Every time? […]

Artists, the most talented, intriguing and complicated humans on the planet. Throughout the ages an artist’s ability to create has fascinated us mere mortals. So, I thought I would share some insight into just what makes artists so interesting and important to our world.

We all know the heady feeling of falling in love in the sun. Don’t let the heat get the better of you when you fall in love with art on holidays this year. Keep these 3 top tips in mind …

BREAKING THE RULES OF ART DISPLAY I’m often asked about how to hang art and while there are a few rules almost all can be broken. When you choose art to add to your home it’s a very personal choice. You will relate to the artwork in your own way and the way you choose […]

This is a tale about a meeting with a rabbit that taught me about art 😉