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Art Marketing News Launches $17 Artist Income & Pricing Forecaster and Free Pricing Index

publication · 2026-09-13

Art Marketing News has introduced the Artist Income & Pricing Forecaster, a $17 workbook that explores three potential income scenarios for artists: Conservative, Realistic, and Stretch. This tool allows users to enter data on prices, sales, and expenses to forecast earnings while experimenting with different variables. Additionally, a complimentary 16-page PDF titled "What Are Artists Like You Charging?" analyzes the asking prices of 250 artworks from August 2026, which range from $100 to $20,000, with a median price of $1,150. This report provides market context rather than a pricing guide. Author Barney highlights that the Forecaster's low cost helps cover advertising expenses, creating a beneficial cycle, and stresses the importance of net income over gross sales.

Key facts

  • Artist Income & Pricing Forecaster is priced at $17
  • The Forecaster models Conservative, Realistic, and Stretch income scenarios
  • A free 16-page PDF is titled "What Are Artists Like You Charging?" — An Independent Artist Pricing Index
  • The index examines publicly listed asking prices of 250 original artworks in August 2026
  • Asking prices ranged from $100 to $20,000
  • The median asking price was $1,150, with the middle 50% between $550 and $2,500
  • The free report serves as a lead magnet for the paid Forecaster
  • The author is identified as Barney of Art Marketing News

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Artists

  • Barney

Institutions

  • Art Marketing News

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