Why is it important to start marketing my art business now rather than waiting until I'm older?

The desire to create, get feedback, and sell your work will never leave you—many artists are still trying to sell in their 80s, 90s, even over 100. You likely have 20 to 60+ years left in this business. The best time to suffer through learning marketing was 30 years ago; the next best time is today. Starting now means you’ll be equipped with these skills for decades, rather than scrambling to learn them late in life when you have less energy and time.

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Asked by general teaching to all attendees · Answered by Patrick · Art Business Webinar · 2026-08-28