Carolyn Edlund Email & Phone Number

As the founder of Artsy Shark, a top art business blog, I publish frequent articles on the business of art, with an art marketing and sales focus. Artsy Shark also features and promotes visual artists through individual portfolio articles. I offer business consulting services for fine artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs through one-on-one strategy sessions. These range from one-hour consultations to longer-term mentorship that follows the artist's progress in developing their business and reaching set goals.

The Clark Hulings Fund (CHF) equips working artists with the skills to create sustainable small businesses through live interactive training and our online digital campus. CHF's Thriving Art Exchange events bring artists together with other stakeholders in local and regional economies to discuss, debate and collaborate on steps to build flourishing regional art communities that serve all parties.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

The Arts Business Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2002, which partners with art nonprofits, business development centers and art education organizations across the nation to provide specialized technical assistance and business education for artists and makers.

Outside rep covering MD, DC and Northern VA, selling art, posters, cards and other paper lines. Developed territory, opened new accounts and managed base of 150 customers, including chain and independent stores. Top producing sales rep (out of 12) every year during 2005-2008.

Outside sales rep for Art Publishing Company. Awarded Northeast Rep of the Year for 2002. Ranked #2 in company for number of new accounts opened (out of 120 reps).

Self-employed artist. Founded and managed a production handmade ceramic jewelry business for over twenty years with staff of five employees. Sold both at retail and wholesale through trade shows, sales reps and internet channels, in United States and internationally. Wholesale customers included retail stores, craft galleries, museums and catalogs.

Bs, Fine Art

Activities and Societies: Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Aa, Paralegal