2025 Art Goals


Here are my 2025 art goals. It's hard to believe that it is already 2025. Wow, time is flying by! Here are my 2025 art goals, if you're curious to keep reading to see and my articles for this year below!

Some of my accomplishments from 2024!


Here are some of my accomplishments from 2024 that I am proud of!



I got my artwork run it as part of a travelling exhibition with the Grand National Fibres. You can learn more about this exhibition by clicking here. It was really cool to see my artwork remnants in the Woodstock Art Gallery. Woodstock is near my hometown where I have a lot of friends and family nearby so it was cool to have a lot of visitors come out and see my exhibition and it was nice for me to see the exhibition over the holiday break as well. It was a very cool experience to take my son to see my artwork. It was my son's first time, seeing my artwork in the gallery, which was a very special and memorable experience for me.



My son started full-time daycare in the beginning of September this was a very hard and challenging transition for myself I had a lot of mixed feelings of course I missed him and really wanted to be with him I also felt guilty as a mother and felt like I should be with him more but financially I did need to work and we decided that I would work part time teaching art at a local private Montessori school. During the other days, I worked on my art business while my son was in daycare again, I felt a bit guilty and selfish for following my dreams, but I've been able to have a lot of success with my business during the last few months of 2024. 

I am happy to only be teaching part time, although I love teaching, it has been great to really focussed on my art business to be able to take that full-time because that is my dream to be able to match my teaching salary with my art. 


I am really proud of my health. I have not only lost my pregnancy weight but I feel a lot healthier and happier. We go on walks daily and we've been hiking every weekend as a family. We got our son a heavy duty backpack carrier so it's been really nice exploring with him. We purchased the Ontario parks pass at the beginning of January and we plan on doing that again this year. We are very close to a provincial park so it's been really nice to just explore that park and go hiking every weekend that the weather permits.


We also did a great job, visiting family and having a lot of friends and family visit us. We have set more boundaries this year and have been more intentional about our visits going home. We've also really prioritized family time we enjoyed having Christmas with ourselves. We also had Thanksgiving with ourselves, and we chose to visit family after Boxing Day so that we could really enjoy establishing family traditions together. 


I got accepted into a small business grant program and with this program I have to put in a 35 hours a week on my small business so being a part of this small business grant program has been really great for me to hold myself accountable and make sure that I am working 35 hours a week minimum each week. In this training program, I also received a lot of business training relating to marketing, advertising, money. I have felt that this has been a really valuable experience and I have learned a lot and made a lot of progress and had a lot of success with my small business Jackie Partridge art so far.


I started running Pinterest ads in the beginning of October. I chose to run ads to a popular Halloween/fall a symmetry drawing art resource. You can click here to check it out. I really wanted to try ads because I already knew that this art lesson was really successful in my TPT store and I wanted to try just adding some more traffic from Pinterest and reaching a newer audience to see what happened. I learned a lot from the process and I'm glad that I challenged myself to do it for a couple years now I've been wanting to run ads to grow my business but I've just been scared about taking the risk and being part of this small business grant program has really pushed me out of my shell, and made me realize that as a small business owner, I do need to take risks. I do need to make investments in my business in order to grow and be successful. 

I would love to hear about your successes. Did you reach your goals? Did you not reach some goals? You can feel free to reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook at Jackie Partridge art I would love to connect with you and be sure to follow as well.



Of course, there are some goals from 2024 that I did not achieve and I will mention them below. 


So I have a goal of having at least 150+ products in my TPT shop this did not happen it was hard because my son didn't start daycare until September so that really only left me with a few months of the year to create about 50 products or so this year I plan on having 200+ products in my TPT shop. Now that my son is in full-time daycare, I think this goal will be a lot more possible. 


I also wanted to create my art portfolio course well this planned and I did try doing a soft launch I just started to go back to the drawing board and do some more research to make sure that I was happy with the price point of what I was offering in the course I also wanted to do some pruning at to make sure that the teams who are taking my art portfolio horse can complete the course as quickly as possible so that they are able to submit their art portfolio applications on time and aren’t overwhelmed by the content. 


My 2025 Art Goals 

Receive 2+ Grants for my Art 

3000 people on my Mailing List

4 More Symmetry Drawing Books on Amazon 


Listing my Fine Art on Etsy 

Sell Prints on Printful

Create Digital Portfolio for Brands to License Art

Create Art Portfolio Course 

Create Workshop Course for Teens 

1000 followers on at instagram 

3-5 Exhibitions - I Have 2 already 


1000 YouTube Subscribers 


200 TPT Products 



I would love to know what your art goals are for 2025. Leave a comment to hold yourself accountable or send me a message on social media by clicking on one of the icons below. Be sure to follow me to stay connected too! 













How to Review Goals- My 6 Month Goal Review



Learn how to review goals so that you can hold yourself accountable and achieve your goals! Keep reading to learn how to review your goals! This is my sixth month review of my goals. We are halfway through 2024! 



Review of 2024 Goals 


Here are my goals for 2024 that I made at the start of January. It is important to look at the list and think about are these goals that I still want? Sometimes we make goals and we forget about them or we make them and they aren’t actually goals that we want badly enough to work towards. 




Goals for 2024:

  • 2000 people on my email list 

  • Run ads to market business 

  • Take my business full time by making more money than I did as a teacher 

  • Offer cyanotype commissions

  • Have 2-5 exhibitions 

  • Receive 1-2 artist grants 

  • Growing my fine art Instagram to 1000 followers

  • Participate in 1-2 art markets 

  • Get my artwork or prints in a local shop

  • Take more photos from the series Patched and Tree Houses 





After looking at this list - these are all still goals that I want to achieve for the most part. I want them because they are going to help me grow as an artist and push my art business forward! 





Now that we have gotten clear on our goals and know that they are all still goals that are desired we can get specific about each goal and figure out how we have been working towards them. 

Review of Progress at 6 Months on Goals 


It is good to review your goals frequently, but especially at the sixth month mark. Figure out how close or how far off you are from achieving your goals. If you are really far off you might need to let go of some projects to make more time for your goals, you might need more motivation, you might need to schedule more time or you might need to do more research to figure out how you can attain your goals. 


If you are close to hitting your goals or if you have already accomplished those goals - then maybe the goals were too easy. Maybe you need to adjust the goals and make them more challenging. If a goal isn’t challenging enough you aren’t going to be driven to pursue it. 



2000 people on my email list 

2000 people on my email list - I currently have __about 400________ on my mailing list. I have really focused on growing my mailing list by offering two new freebies for people to sign up. Now people can sign up to save 15% on artwork (fill out the form below).




They can get my FREE guide for 10 tips to improve your beginner acrylic painting skills that includes a roadmap to help you transition from a beginner to an intermediate painter- click here! 




My free 14 pages of symmetry drawing pages perfect for grades 4-7- click here to download those! 




Or my FREE guide with 10 Tips to help you create an art portfolio that stands out and gets accepted into an art program or school of your choice! Click here to download!




I will be creating a couple of new freebies and trying Pinterest ads for the first time soon to grow my mailing list. 




Run ads to market business 


Run ads to market business-I will be trying Pinterest ads to share my Portfolio Tips free guide to have more people on my mailing list to be able to launch my art portfolio course. I haven’t done this yet but hope to do it in the next few months.



 Take my business full time by making more money than I did as a teacher 

I have been able to stay at home with my son while working on my business, I have worked on an art commission, done some workshops, coaching and I am getting ready to launch my art portfolio course. I am working on adding my TPT art teaching resources and lessons to my store. 





Offer cyanotype commissions

I am in the process of working on the cyanotype commissions. I haven’t had the chance yet to make cyanotypes- but I hope to do this soon!




Have 2-5 exhibitions 

I currently have 4 exhibitions scheduled for this year. I have made it a habit to try to apply to one exhibition each Monday. This doesn’t always happen but carving out time for it in my schedule has been really important. 




Receive 1-2 artist grants 

I have received 0 grants so far. On Mondays I work on grant applications and exhibition applications so this has helped me have a set time to apply. I have applied to 2 grants and I plan on applying to at least 3 others. 

Growing my fine art Instagram to 1000 followers

I currently have 763 Instagram followers on my account @jackiepartridge_ and I have 1170 followers on my art teaching Instagram account. I have been prioritizing planning my content and creating reels which has helped me gain followers. I has been very hard to post consistently and grow both accounts.




Participate in 1-2 art markets 

I am scheduled to participate in 0 markets. I have decided I don’t want to do this goal anymore. Markets are a lot of work and with a young toddler it’s not how I want to be spending my time right now, Instead of doing markets I have decided to contact local shops to sell my art instead. 




Get my artwork or prints in a local shop

I will start to reach out this summer and prepare my pitch soon. I am still working on this. 




Take more photos from the series Patched and Tree Houses 

I have started to make photos from this series and will continue to do so now that it is warmer outside.  I will hopefully do this in the summer and fall! 





Here is a behind the scenes look at how and why I review my goals. I think reviewing your goals at the sixth month mark is especially important. A lot can change in six months. It is not too late to get started on your goals if you haven’t been making progress on them. Good luck with your goals! 




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Goal Setting for Artists Tips


Goal setting for artists tips and tricks will help you set and define realistic goals for your art business or practice. Goal setting for artists is a great habit to get into at the start or end of the year but also to refer to your art goals every quarter. Read below to learn more about goal setting for artists! 


Why is Goal Setting Important for Artists?

Goal setting is crucial for artists for several reasons:

  • Direction and Focus: Setting goals helps artists clarify what they want to achieve and where they want their artistic endeavors to lead them. It provides a clear direction and keeps them focused on the specific milestones they need to reach.

  • Motivation and Inspiration: Having well-defined goals can inspire and motivate artists to push themselves beyond their comfort zones. Goals provide a sense of purpose and drive, helping artists to stay committed to their craft even during challenging times.

  • Measurable Progress: Setting goals with measurable outcomes allows artists to track their progress. This not only helps them assess their growth over time but also provides a sense of accomplishment as they reach each milestone.

  • Professional Development: Goals can serve as a roadmap for an artist's professional development. By setting achievable goals, artists can work on enhancing their skills, expanding their portfolio, and building a strong artistic identity.

  • Time Management: Setting specific deadlines and time-bound goals encourages artists to manage their time effectively. This can improve their productivity and ensure that they are consistently working towards their desired outcomes.

  • Accountability and Responsibility: When artists set goals, they hold themselves accountable for their own progress and success. This sense of responsibility can encourage them to take ownership of their artistic journey and strive to achieve the best possible results.

  • Personal Growth: Goal setting can promote personal growth and self-improvement. As artists strive to achieve their goals, they often develop new skills, overcome challenges, and gain valuable insights that contribute to their overall development as individuals and professionals.

  • Long-term Vision: Setting long-term goals helps artists envision their desired future and create a roadmap for achieving their artistic aspirations. This broader perspective enables them to make informed decisions and take actions that align with their ultimate artistic vision.



Goal Setting for Artists Tips

How to Set Goals as Artists

Goal setting can be a crucial component for any artist looking to progress in their craft and career. Here are some tips to help you set effective goals as an artist:

  • Define Your Vision: Start by defining your long-term vision. What do you want to achieve in your career as an artist? Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or 20 years? Having a clear vision will guide your goal-setting process.





  • Set Specific Goals: Make sure your goals are clear and well-defined. Rather than setting a broad goal like "become a better painter," set specific, achievable goals like "complete three oil paintings by the end of the month" or "learn a new painting technique by attending a workshop."





  • Make Your Goals Measurable: Include quantifiable aspects in your goals so that you can track your progress. For instance, set a goal to sell a certain number of artworks, participate in a specific number of exhibitions, or gain a certain number of followers on your social media platforms.





  • Set Realistic and Achievable Goals: While it's good to challenge yourself, it's important to set goals that are attainable within a specific time frame. Unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and demotivation.





  • Break Down Your Goals: Divide your long-term goals into smaller, manageable milestones. This will make it easier to track your progress and keep you motivated. For instance, if your long-term goal is to have a solo exhibition, your smaller goals could include creating a body of work, securing a venue, and marketing the event.





  • Create a Timeline: Set deadlines for your goals to create a sense of urgency and accountability. Having a timeline will help you stay focused and organized in your efforts.





  • Prioritize Your Goals: Identify which goals are most important to you and prioritize them accordingly. Focus on goals that will have the most significant impact on your artistic development and career.





  • Stay Flexible: Be open to adjusting your goals as needed. As you progress and circumstances change, you may need to revise your goals to stay aligned with your vision.





  • Seek Feedback and Support: Share your goals with trusted mentors, fellow artists, or a supportive community. Their feedback and encouragement can provide valuable insights and help you stay motivated.





  • Celebrate Your Achievements: Acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small. Celebrating your successes will help you stay motivated and maintain a positive mindset.

 

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Remember, goal setting is a dynamic process that requires regular review and adjustment. Stay committed to your goals, stay focused, and keep striving for improvement.



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