UP ARTS GALLERY BLOGS

Follow artists. Hear their stories. Collect when it feels right.

“Community-Driven Creative Marketplace”

Your "Community Curator"

Goal: Turn interest into relationships, and relationships into repeat art sales—without feeling salesy.

1️ Be Discoverable (Without Chasing Algorithms)

☐ Have an Up Arts Gallery artist profile
☐ Show 6–12 strong pieces (not everything you’ve ever made)
☐ Include a short artist story (why you make this work)



2️ Capture Interest Every Time It Happens

☐ Have a QR code ready at shows and events
☐ Use one simple sign-up form (name + email only)
☐ Offer a reason to join (studio updates, previews, shows)



3️ Tell the Story Behind the Work

☐ Share why a piece exists
☐ Explain materials, time, and inspiration
☐ Let collectors connect emotionally, not technically



4️ Follow Up Gently (No Pressure)

☐ Send a welcome message when someone joins
☐ Share a piece or story they didn’t see in person
☐ Invite them to stay connected



5️ Stay Consistent, Not Constant

☐ Send 1–2 updates per month
☐ Share process, progress, or upcoming shows
☐ Invite—not push—people to collect



6️ Make Buying Feel Easy

☐ Display prices clearly
☐ Offer at least one accessible price point
☐ Let collectors know how to buy or inquire



7️ Track What’s Working

☐ Note where you met collectors
☐ Notice which stories get responses
☐ Repeat what feels natural and effective



Reminder:
👉 You don’t need more followers.
👉 You need stronger connections.

By Jeff Hitzler February 8, 2026
Full-time visual artists often don’t burn out because they lack discipline—they burn out because there is no off switch.
By Jeff Hitzler January 29, 2026
Northeast Wisconsin is not often thought of as an “art destination,” and yet it quietly produces an extraordinary amount of creative work.
By Jeff Hitzler January 29, 2026
Behind converted garages, spare bedrooms, barns, basements, and light-filled corners of old buildings, artists are showing up every day to create.
By Jeff Hitzler January 20, 2026
Here are the five most common reasons artists struggle to sell their art , based on artist surveys, gallery feedback, art-fair data, and what consistently shows up when artists talk candidly about money and sales—followed by clear, practical steps to fix each one . I’ll keep this grounded and artist-friendly, not “hustle bro” advice.
By Jeff Hitzler January 20, 2026
This is the repeatable system artists can follow—and that Up Arts Gallery can power behind the scenes.
By Jeff Hitzler January 13, 2026
The list includes location, cost of event if available, attendance, artist/visitor sentiment, and what sells best at a number of Wisconsin Art events. It also includes a Go/No Go checklist and pre-filled in answers to help you with your decision process.
By Jeff Hitzler December 19, 2025
Trying to decide what's best for you.
By Jeff Hitzler December 9, 2025
How to Easily Find and Support Local Artists All Year Round
By Jeff Hitzler December 9, 2025
How Creativity Can Soothe Anxiety, Depression, and Stress 
December 1, 2025
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