The starving artist image is a cliche. But the fact is that it has never been easy for artists to sell their art.
In today's sluggish economy, selling art is even harder.
Rather than toting around "Will paint for food" signs, local artists are getting more organized and more business savvy And they're finding help in the local art community.
Susan Schreckengaust, director of the William Ris Gallery of Camp Hill, said artists have found better ways to market themselves in the past 10 or 15 years.
"The popularity of craft shows definitely indicates a trend or recognition in marketing," Schreckengaust said.
Some artists may lack a business background, but …
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