338 Are People Still Buying Art? Thriving as an Artist in Uncertain Times

What if times of economic uncertainty could actually be opportunities for your art business to grow? In today's episode, I share my 21 years of experience surviving (and thriving) through recessions, pandemics, and everything in between as a professional artist. If you've been wondering, "Is anyone still buying art right now?" - this episode is especially for you. The answer is YES - people absolutely buy art in all economies! In fact, during challenging times, people crave the inspiration, joy, and perspective that only art can provide. In this episode, I share: My personal story of how I pivoted during the 2008 recession to create my first online course when art sales dipped Why having multiple revenue streams is crucial for weathering economic storms (and how I quickly created new income during the pandemic) The importance of looking for opportunities rather than dwelling on negative news How research shows creativity impacts our mental and physical wellbeing, creating even MORE opportunity for artists A special invitation to our second annual Shiny Squirrel Summit I've been running Creative Thursday for 21 years now, surviving both the 2008 recession and the pandemic by staying nimble and focused on possibility. When the world seems chaotic, I don't retreat - I lean in to find new ways to share my art and knowledge.   If this episode has you thinking about diversifying your creative income streams, you're in luck! Our second annual Shiny Squirrel Summit is happening soon, with 12 amazing expert speakers sharing exactly how they've created multiple revenue streams in their art businesses.   Join us for FREE at shinysquirrelsummit.com - it's going to be value-packed, inspiring, and exactly what you need to set your creative business up for sustainable success in ANY economy.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram @creativethursday