Which holidays should I pay attention to for art sales, and why?

Major art-selling holidays include Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the entire fourth-quarter holiday season (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas). Additionally, spring and summer represent strong selling seasons overall. These holidays matter because consumer spending spikes during these times—retailers program buyers to expect sales and gift-buying opportunities. Even if your art isn’t explicitly holiday-themed, running promotions during these windows gives you a tailwind: people are already primed to spend. You benefit from the broader market momentum created by all other retailers.

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Asked by general audience · Answered by Patrick Shanahan and Nick Friend · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-03-08