April 2019 Tip of the Month: Post Disaster Scams
In the aftermath of a disaster, an enormous amount of private and public funds are pumped into the affected areas. This flood of money, in addition to an increase in volunteers and first responders, can create a chaotic and confusing situation on the ground....
Financial First Aid Kit
FINANCIAL READINESSUnanticipated expenses and events are often part of being an independent artist.Do you have cash or the equivalent on hand to handle a sudden and unforeseen $400 expense?If a serious emergency occurred, would you have access to funds (via savings,...
DOCUMENTATION: Daily Practice Protects Careers
“Document your studio work habits, it takes just a minute or two per day, and becomes second nature.” -Sam Hitchman Ceramic artist Sam Hitchman’s Cincinnati, OH, studio sustained significant water damage when a neighbor’s water line burst...
Protect Your Art! When Water and Weather Leak Into Your Life
When it comes to your studio, a little uninvited water can wreak a lot of havoc. While recent extreme weather and approaching spring floods have put water on our minds, nature isn’t the only source of damage– a broken pipe, a damaged roof, or water from...
