I write a lot about promoting your art online because it’s cost effective and easy. But you shouldn’t be satisfied with showing your work only on the Internet. Nothing can replace a live audience interacting with your art. Every time you show your art to someone, you add new layers of meaning to the work […]
Use a photo of you for your personal profile on Facebook and an image of your art for your business page. Yes, it’s nice to see artists’ faces (I agree! I like to see faces, too), but are you promoting your face or your art?
Why Your Art is the Profile Picture for Your Facebook Page Read
The Twitter Tweekly is a condensed version of my top tweets from the past week or two. Be sure to follow me @abstanfield and get the tweets in real time.
Twitter Tweekly from @abstanfield Read
How important are awards for your art career?
Do they bring opportunities? Do they lead to sales?
Awards < Deep Thought Thursday Read
Twitter seems like an instant platform, but it actually gives introverts a little time to respond and still be part of a conversation.
Is Twitter a Perfect Platform for Introverts? Read
Thank you to my readers! I do what I do because I believe that art should have an elevated role in our crazy world, and art wouldn’t exist without artists. Thank you for reading the Art Biz Blog. I am grateful that you trust me. I appreciate your ideas and all of the inspiration you
Thank You for Your Inspiration Read
Are you announcing, inviting, or commanding? Sometimes announcements are all that is needed – there’s nothing to invite people to. But if you want people to show up, let them know you value their attendance. Invite, don’t command.
If You Want People to Attend Read
There has been debate since Clyfford Still’s death in 1980 over the part of his will that left his paintings to any city that would build a museum for them.
Artists' Egos < Deep Thought Thursday Read
Whether you’re writing for a blog or a newsletter, spend extra time on subject lines and titles, images, links, and your call to action. These four components distinguish great from good content. Subject Line or Title The title you select for your blog post or subject line is critical. It will either entice people to
Distinguish Great from Good Content Read
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