Build Your Body of Work The information Creatives want, all in one place.
Nurturing a Creative Career isn't spent creating 100% of the time (bummer, we know.)
We're here to make finding the tools, resources, and opportunities you need simple, so you can spend more time doing what you love.
Career Tools For Modern Artists
DAC's Mission has always been to assist Artist of all kinds in their pursuit of full-time, sustainable, Creative Careers.
Emerge is the next evolution of that Mission.
Built by Artists, for Artists.
Gain access to an evolving collection of online lessons that address the key challenges creatives face as they grow their careers.
Through engaging videos, robust worksheets, premade templates, and connection with hundreds of likeminded creatives, Emerge goes beyond the typical online education platform.
Feel confident in tracking the details that often go overlooked–your event sales numbers, costs of materials, the status of your products, and more!
Learn to ask powerful questions of yourself and your work- then take your process to the next level.
Learn why (and HOW) creating Art in a series will help you become more collectable & prolific.
Learn how to take control of the narrative & build a business people easily connect with.
Learn to strike a balance between your passion, career, talents & customer needs in a way that feels authentic & totally natural.
Artists need & deserve financial stability- this lesson brings you (The Artist) into the equation and puts your needs front and center.
Learn how to ruthlessly purge, donate, store inventory, set up workflow stations & care for supplies the right way.
Learn how to utilize simple techniques that amplify your productivity AND unlock more free time in your schedule.
Group & Individual Creative Career Coaching
We all learn and grow in different ways. Keep yourself accountable while growing alongside other Artists in a Emerge Together Session or start a deep dive with Ryan in a one-on-one setting.
Need a more personal approach?
One on One Emerge Coaching is available for you to address whatever is most important to your Creative Career and its growth.
Work with Artist Development Director, Ryan Vai, to find clarity around your products, brand, schedule, finances, marketing, or whatever else matters to you most.
3 Sessions
45 Minutes Each
Over 6 Weeks
Ocean City Art League-Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Show
Online entry deadline: Monday June 3, 4pm EST. Click here to enter.(July 2024): Ocean City Art League: Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Show Call for ArtistsEsteemed…
Powell Lane Arts: The Small Works Show Call for Artists
Submission Deadline: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM$20 Submission Fee per 3 works. This show will run from Thursday, November 21, 2024 to Tuesday,…
CCArts is looking for Vendors for their Annual Artisan's Show
DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024Event: Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday, November 17, 2024 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMEvent Address: 410 Upper…
Seaking Greeting Cards & Postcard Print Vendors.
Hello Everyone, I am currently looking for greeting cards and postcard print vendors. My first thoughts were to look at Zazzle, Shutterfly, and PostcardMania. This…
Vendors Needed for Milton Pride – 6/8/24
Hi All! I am on the board of Sussex Pride. We are joining forces with Milton Theatre to host Milton Pride this year on 6/8/24.…
FREE Ads for WESTSIDE Creatives!
Hello, I wanted to introduce myself in a unique way and help bolster the masses of buyers for each of us participating in the market.…
Mispillion Art League Summer Show Exhibit-Call for Artists
The Summer Show Exhibit Entry forms and fees due Wednesday, May 29th The exhibit runs June 4th through August 10th Opening Reception is Friday, June…
Camp Rehoboth Call for Art – Pride Unbound Exhibition
Exhibition: 6/01 to 6/27/2024Submission Period: Deadline extended through 5/10/2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDTNotification of Acceptance: by 5/17/2024 “Pride Unbound” is an immersive art exhibition dedicated…
Vendor FAQ’s & Vendor Policies Information
Please check out our West Side Creative Market Vendor FAQ’s and Vendor Policies Information!
Vendor Arrival Time Schedules
Greetings, Artists! Below are the verified arrival time schedules for the West Side Creative Market, May and June! You have been staggered in arrival, so…
Your next opportunity lives here
The Hub Forum features news about Vendor Events, Grants, Commissions, Collaborations & more.
Looking to spread the word about your own opportunity or collaboration idea? Check out our Artist Led Groups or Artists Seeking Artists Forum.
Events for Creatives
From West Side Creative Market to Artist Meetups, there's always a way to come together.
Join a Group on the Hub to learn more about Artist Led Events, or check out our Vendor Event Info Page!
Collaboration is in our name for a reason.
When Artists come together, amazing things happen.
The Hub features a growing list of Groups made by Artists, for Artists. Find like-minded creatives and grow together!
Check out the blog to learn something new.
The Museletter Blog features topics that most Artists deal with throughout their careers.
Meet the Peninsula Gallery in Lewes, DE
Welcome to the Peninsula Gallery, one of the largest originals-only fine art galleries in Delaware. Starting small in 1996, it has grown to provide 3,000…
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Top three reasons why Artists Fail (and what to do about it!)
Are you struggling to make sales or grow as an Artist? This weeks blog sheds light on the top three reasons why Artists don’t succeed…
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7 Ways To Build Trust With Collectors
In a sea of talent, how can you stand out as a reputable artist worth doing business with? This weeks blog takes you through 7…
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Taking More Creative Risks
Emerging Artists are right on the brink of something big- it might be consistent sales, recognition, a collectible style… or total failure. This seems like…
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5 Old School Ways To Sell More Art
Feel like you’re screaming into the void online? Dependency on vendor shows and galleries stressing you out? This week’s blog outlines five tried and true…
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Landing Grants & Opportunities
Writing applications and trying to land grants can be tricky (and expensive!)… Those fees add up, we’re unsure of what to say, and there are…
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Digital Detoxing For Artists
Artists and the internet belong together in this weird bittersweet situationship kind of way. We love digital spaces, we hate them, we love to hate…
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Making Simple Products More Valuable
With vendor season right around the corner, we wanted to share some tips on making the most out of simple products. Customers come to markets…
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Presenting: Emerge
Are you ready to Emerge from confusion, isolation & scarcity in your Career? It’s time to make sense of Art as a business. This…
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Open Love Letters To Artists
Open Love Letters To Artists From DAC… “Artists are the original romantics. We see the potential, the ideal, the depth and eccentricity in each…
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Make high-quality prints of your Art without the hassle.
We can digitize, color-correct, and print your Art on a number of different materials, in sizes up to 40 inches. Our Print Master, Mike Jo, will help you every step of the way!
Rent a studio where your Art can grow.
Our Studio Building in Rehoboth features 20+ studio spaces available for rent to our members. Availability pending to change!
