Art Business in a Coronavirus Pandemic #1

I've been writing on Making A Mark about the impact on the coronavirus and COVID-19 on art. Below are links to the different blog posts categorised by type.

I will continue to

• write about the impact of C)VID-19 on Making A Mark as it has a much bigger subscriber base. 
• summarise the blog posts on this blog on a regular basis (under the heading Art Business in a Pandemic")
• ​post relevant information to my Art Business Info for Artists Facebook Page

In addition, I've created a NEW page (in the Practice Section) about Coronavirus / COVID-19 and Art​ which also includes links to my blog posts

Blog posts about Art and Coronavirus / COVID-19
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Timeline / Thinking about the Future
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Coronavirus & Art #2: Thoughts and recommendations on the implications of a pandemic
My updated thoughts about the implications of the CO-VID 19 (coronavirus) PANDEMIC for art, artists, art organisations (galleries / societies / schools etc), art exhibitions and private views, art fairs and art schools in the short and longer term.

• TIP: This is not over until it's over. I'll be writing much more on this topic. This is because after the coronavirus crisis comes the economic crisis of a cast iron certain recession caused by a drop in economic activity and an awful lot of businesses being able to start up again and hence a rise in unemployment. Demand for art will drop.

NOTE: This has been by far the most popular of the posts by far to date

Image: CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS

Financial Support for Artists
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​COVID-19 and Art #6: Financial support for self-employed artists and freelancers
Announcements about the type of support available to self-employed artists and others with a portfolio of income streams - both employment income and self-employed income. 

• ​TIP: Only those whose earnings are predominantly from self-employment will be eligible for help.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer at the News Conference which announced the Support Package

Art Exhibitions & Events
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Coronavirus & Art #1: Risk Management for Artists & Art Events
Start thinking through the impact of the Coronavirus (Covid 19) in terms of

• what are the practical implications 
• what are the potential risks
• what mitigating action can be taken.
• TIP: Think about what's going to be the most cost effective way to reinstate events and exhibitions in the future within the context of an economy in recession

Covid-19 and Art #3: The timeline for cancellations and postponements?
This post explores when the coronavirus peak will occur and when it will be all over and hence what's the TIMELINE FOR ARTISTS for cancellations, postponements and rescheduling of art exhibitions, events, workshops and courses and art fairs etc in the future.

• TIP: The timeline for starting up again remains under constant discussion
  • It is very much dependent on statistics about how the pandemic is progressing and how well it is being tackled.
  • Maintain awareness and update your provisional plans accordingly.

Coronavirus and Art #4: Art Galleries, Museums and Auction Houses close in London
Contains a list of art galleries, museums and auction houses in London which have announced a temporary closure due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

• TIP: I wrote this before the lockdown while galleries were still making decisions about closure. The reopening of galleries will be a strong statement about how safe it is to mingle again - in art exhibitions.

The home page of the Serpentine Galleries is unequivocal about what has happened.

Sell Art Online
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​COVID-19 & Art #7: Selling art online (Mall Galleries) 
​It's interesting to see how artists and art galleries are continuing to sell art during the current health emergency. This is how a gallery serving national art societies is till selling online - because they had an online sales platform set up within their website. 

• ​TIP: Think about what you need to do to sell art online more effectively. Look at what others are doing.

the beginning of the display of the virtual exhibition of the RI Annual Exhibition 2020

New Art Society Initiatives
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COVID-19 & ART #9: NEW initiative - The Arts Society Connected 
​A brand NEW initiative organised by The Arts Society aimed at creating different ways in which people can continue to engage with art. 

• TIP: Think about the various ways you can get people to engage with your organisation

Engaging with Art and your Customer Base during the Pandemic
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COVID-19 & ART #8: Video Binge - Raphael in Rome 
​New videos about how to view an iconic exhibition which closed a few days after it opened due to the coronavirus. 

• TIP: Think about how you can exhibit your art using videos

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Coronavirus #5: Culture in Quarantine - what the BBC did next!  
​Explains about new initiatives for the public and how the BBC will engage with it audience to support it through the pandemic

• TIP: Think about how you can engage and inform your customer base using digital resources during the pandemic

Teaching Art 
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Digital Resources for Teaching and Learning about Portraiture 
​Useful learning resources for young people who are being home schooled during the present coronavirus pandemic - or at any time.

• TIP: Many Art Teachers are having to think about how to deliver their services online. Why not take a look at how the art museums and galleries do it?

Art Materials & Supplies
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• ​A List of UK based Online Art Suppliers - all physical shops selling art materials and supplies are closed. Their supplies are also restricted if they need to be imported from another country. This is a list of those art materials suppliers who have online or telephone ordering
• TIP: Check your stocks, check the stocks of art suppliers - and then check whether friends have spare stock!

Banner for the as yet unpublished "UK Art Shops and Online Art Supplies"