What’s a studio manager?
The studio manager is the artist’s greatest advocate, confidante, sounding board and peace of mind. They’re empaths who are both realist and idealist in nature, encouraging their artists to dream while also searching for ways to anchor their visions and ensure that they have solid ground to build upon, or wings with which to soar. Equipped with various tangible skills, the studio manager may create budgets, update content management systems, write artist statements, research materials’ behavior, or simply maintain archives and inventory platforms.
While the role is vast and at times vague, the studio manager’s sole purpose lies in supporting the artist’s business, in whatever form that takes. To that end, it’s often a co-created position developed by both the artist and the SM.
Why work with a studio manager?
Studio managers alleviate stress and promote creativity. Without the tedium of everyday tasks, artists are free of the bureaucratic gridlock and can focus on nurturing ideas into fruition.
Do studio managers also sell the work?
Studio managers are not art dealers. They may facilitate sales on the rare occasion, but unless that is discussed as part of the job with the artist, the SM is not expected to make deals.
How much does a studio manager cost?
The frustrating answer is: it depends! It depends on YOU. What are your needs, and with what frequency do you intend to work with you studio manager? Typically, an artist and studio manager will work together for a minimum of 3 months for a set number of hours per week. Once we hear what your expectations are, we’ll develop a transparent pricing structure specific to your goals.
All work can be done remotely. In fact, we’ve been working virtually since our inception! Though, we also respect and appreciate the desire for in-person meetings and work sessions here and there, and will do our best to accommodate the client.
Do studio managers work remotely?
Again, it depends on your needs! Our approach is incremental and comprehensive:
1) determine what needs to be organized
2) prioritize initiatives
3) execute!
If you’re an artist without an inventory management system or website, we might start there. If you have your basic business practices in order, we may discuss your calendar for the year and go from there. The beauty of this relationship is: it’s totally unique and based upon the artist’s needs at any given time.