How to Balance an Art Business with a Full-Time Job 🎨✨


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Greetings and hello again:

This week, we cover How to Balance an Art Business with a Full-Time Job.

Happiness is not a matter of intensity but balance, order, rhythm, and harmony.
—Thomas Merton

Balancing a full-time job with building your art business can feel like a tightrope act. Still, thriving in both is possible with the proper perspective and strategies.

In this post, I share practical tips on managing your time, energy, and finances to create space for your art while maintaining stability. Discover how defining your priorities, setting boundaries, and building supportive partnerships can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life as a creative.

Read on for actionable advice, and don’t forget to download your free 10 Tips for Successful Art Partnerships to help you along the way.

Be well and take care. Peace out!

Barney Davey
Publisher: Art Marketing News
Creator: Art Partnership Playbook

PS: Remember, it’s okay to chart your path—whether you keep your job, pursue art full-time, or find a balance somewhere in between. Connecting with art partners is super helpful. You're not alone in this journey. Partnerships make more and better things possible.

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Barney Davey, a trusted mentor to artists worldwide since 1988, has authored multiple books, developed transformative marketing courses, and founded the internationally recognized Art Marketing News blog in 2005, a platform that unites artists from all corners of the globe. His most recent publication, "How to Profit from the Art Print Market, 20th Anniversary, 3rd Edition," is the cornerstone of Art Print Insider—a complete system of tools and knowledge visual artists can use to market art prints profitably. His expertise helps artists navigate the business side of creativity with practical, results-driven strategies. Join thousands of artists who have transformed their careers through Barney's guidance—visit ArtMarketingNews.com to discover resources that will help you build a sustainable, profitable art business on your terms.

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