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Cathy Wagstaff mixed media

You Don’t Need a Gallery, You Need Conscious Connections (238)

Waiting to be discovered is not a strategy. You don’t need a gallery to succeed, you need conscious connections. These intentional relationships expand your reach, bring new opportunities, and sustain your career.

Learn what conscious connections are, why they matter more than ever, and how to start cultivating your own unique network—the one only you can build.

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Temo collage

Remove Barriers to Buying Your Art (237)

When buyers fall in love with your art, are you making it easy for them to say Yes? In this solo episode of *The Art Biz*, I talk about how to remove barriers in the buying process—those extra clicks, missing prices, or unanswered questions that cost you sales.

Learn how clarity, ease, and trust turn casual admirers into collectors, and challenge yourself to audit your own buyer’s journey.

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Photo of an art opening

Deliver Happiness at Your Art Openings

At your opening, it isn’t only your art that’s on display—you are, too. And as the artist, you are a host of the event. Even if the gallery or venue sends the invitations and pours the wine, people are showing up because of you and your art. That makes them your guests. They’ve taken time out of their lives, navigated traffic, and chosen your event over countless other options. Your job—as the host—is to make

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Karen d'Angeac Mihm oil painting

Clean Your Email List to Improve Deliverability and Engagement (236)

Most artists focus on growing their email list—but what if the real power comes from trimming it? In this episode of The Art Biz, I share why cleaning your email list is essential for improving deliverability rates, boosting engagement, and building a more confident marketing practice.

Learn when it’s time to remove inactive subscribers and how doing so creates space for genuine connection and sustainable growth.

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Alyson Stanfield

When the Art Sales Stop: 6 Areas to Investigate (235)

If your art isn’t selling like it used to—or like you believe it should—you’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through 6 key areas to investigate when sales are slow.

These insights will help you step back, evaluate what’s working (and what’s not), and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and intention. It’s about perspective, not self-blame.

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Sue Grace acrylic painting

Test Your Social Media Effort

Here are some results you’re looking for from social media posts:

– More followers
– More engagement (comments, shares, likes, repins)
– More traffic to your website or blog
– More sign-ups for your classes and email list
– More sales of your art
– More joy in connecting with others*

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Consider 44 possible reasons why your art isn't selling.

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  • External Factors
  • The Work Itself
  • How You’re Showing It
  • The Buying Experience
  • How You’re Connecting
  • How You’re Promoting It

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28 Prompts to Shape Your Marketing Message

Get clarity for your bio, statement, media pitches, social media posts, conversations, …

Your Background . Your Approach & Process . Your Audience & Impact . Your Vision & Voice

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