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By Jeff Hitzler February 16, 2026
The value of the arts in a young person's development is immense and multifaceted, impacting emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
By Jeff Hitzler February 12, 2026
Many artists talk about creativity. Far fewer talk about imagination.
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
Goal: Turn interest into relationships, and relationships into repeat art sales—without feeling salesy.
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.