ENTER TO WIN one of six free, one-hour, one-on-one coaching sessions exclusively to Pro artists on Partial, led by Regina Sheung, a Canadian retail visionary and community builder (valued at $200 per session).
Being a successful artist demands savvy business strategies, and these tips are invaluable year-round, particularly during the holiday season. From customer service to diversifying price points and leveraging social media storytelling, this blog explores essential practices for artists.
Framing and hanging a canvas can seem like a daunting task, but fear not. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of framing and hanging a framed canvas like a pro, ensuring it's not only secure but also showcases your artwork to its fullest potential.
From emerging artists to underrepresented voices, learn how to curate a meaningful art collection that reflects your unique taste and values with these 10 tips.
Partial is delighted to announce the David Suzuki Foundation as our 2023 charity of choice and will be donating 1% of art sales and rentals to the Canadian science-based non-profit environmental organization.
Few gifts are more memorable than original art, especially in a world rampant with overconsumption. Follow these 3 simple tips for choosing art as gifts.
Corporate gifting is an effective and meaningful strategy for connecting with prospects, clients, customers, and more. In this blog, we will tell you all about corporate art gift ideas and give you tips to help you stand out.
Maggie Fairs, Partial’s Art Sommelier, hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on IG stories, answering all of your burning Art Somm related questions. As the latest guest curator for the collection 'If these walls could talk', we wanted to share Maggie's helpful insights from her AMA and introduce her favourite works of art on Partial.
While art is a creative pursuit first, art lovers who own businesses can also enjoy financial benefits from the art that they rent or own through deductions from the CRA. Even better? Most of the art on Partial qualifies.
With limited practical resources available for emerging artists, finding your footing can be difficult. We asked six seasoned artists what they wish they knew at the start of their careers. Here are the lessons they've learned along the way.
Farah Yusuf shares her six artists (and art pieces) to collect, as well as some tips for first-time art buyers. Read on to discover her artist picks from the OCAD U Showcase.
Lee Petrie is not just the curator for the renewed historic Gladstone House in Toronto – she also prioritizes putting the art community in Toronto front and centre. She shares with us her journey into one of the coolest career paths in art, and some simple advice for new art collectors.
In this collection, we've gathered works that echo traditional approaches to art, but infused with something contemporary; they are paired alongside inspired interiors by noteworthy BIPOC interior designers from across the country to show how these Canadian original paintings can enhance beautiful spaces.
Art is akin to the "cherry-on-top" when it comes to the world of interior design. Adding "soul" to a vacant space through design and art is relevant, if not essential, in today's wild real estate environment, and Toronto-based realtor Parimal Gosai embodies this philosophy.
So, you're an artist and you've just sold a piece of art online; that's great! But now you need to ship it. It might seem intimidating, but with some guidance from a pro and some practice, the more confident you will feel about it.
Being an independent artist in the 21st century isn't just about making art. Nowadays, selling art online comes with a whole slew of other requirements beyond just uploading a JPG. Knowing how to properly provide customer service is an essential skill for any successful visual artist.
In a recent survey, 80 interior designers were asked what people most overspent on (single-use gadgets, window treatments, and furniture sets), and underspent on (sofas, rugs, and art). With art, design, and living in mind, we've put together a practical list of 10 things that anyone can do to update their home – no matter the size or space
We invite you do something beautiful for your home to remember this year. Learn about how Collective Art Buying works for your holiday gift list and your family, and some pretty compelling reasons for why now is the time to do it!
As the impact of COVID-19 on the arts community and economy at large emerges, as does the need for information and support for artists. While it isn't clear what the outcome may be, here are a few ways for artists to remain informed.
Partial is a growing curated directory of noteworthy independent and emerging artists in Canada (and beyond). Artists must submit their work for review and approval by our team. It should be easier for art-seekers to discover your work.
For freelance artists, it can sometimes feel like the industry is stacked against them. That’s why Xpace Cultural Centre decided to host a two-day conference to support and educate emerging artists in how to thrive within the arts sphere.
A bit of planning – and personality – can go a long way to make your collection display shine with that certain "je ne sais quoi". Here are four unique ideas brought to life.
What does it mean to be an art collector? Meet Regina Sheung, shop owner of Labour of Love in Toronto: "I look out for art that conveys emotion, that makes you pause, think beyond what is in front of you and provokes your imagination."
Most of us have at least heard the terms “emerging”, “mid-career” and “established” to describe where an artist is at in their career. That said, “emerging” isn’t necessarily synonymous with being junior or inexperienced.
Toronto designer Alexandra Gater is all about beautiful spaces on a budget and features Partial Gallery's unique rental model as one of her top 5 ideas.
Relax and lean back.
Don't want to hang? Wall shelves, bookshelves, and picture ledges can be the supportive friend your artwork needs. We pull some of the best tips from "How to Hang a Picture" by Jay Sacher and Suzanne LaGasa.