Something from Seth Godin’s Blog to think about before you make any cold calls. I have artists email or call me all of the time with questions that were all answered on my website. If only they had taken the time to look, it would have saved us both a lot of time. It’s common […]
Got this very cool email from Debbie Goodman: . . . I recently used my artist statement as part of a packet of materials I provided to a newspaper reporter who wrote a story about me and my artwork. I wanted to let you know that the techniques I learned from your classes in the
This week’s Art Marketing Action newsletter is all about offering options to build your audience. I don’t have prices on my consulting pages because I realized my clients aren’t all the same. They have different desires and are at different points in “taking the plunge.” So, I talk to them, try to understand what they
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Two stories on NPR this morning backed up the value of shameless self-promotions. 1. The world’s largest pinhole camera obscura.Five artists are transforming a former airplane hangar to create the largest photograph ever. Can you think of a better news story for an artist? 2. The story of Nate Mott.He took a chance and sent
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Kelly Borsheim wrote months ago with a terrific question. I still don’t have a good answer for it, so I thought I’d throw it out for anyone who can help. What do you way when someone loves your work, praises it, and then, basically says, “I sure hope I win the lottery someday so I
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Lisa Call and I are hosting a wine tasting for artists who blog or who are thinking about blogging. It all started with Hugh McLeod (of gapingvoid fame). Date: Wednesday, June 28Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ishLocation: Washington Park, Denver Everyone who attends is asked to bring an appetizer.Wine provided by South African Stormhoek vineyard.
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Terri L. West sent me this funny site for "automatic" artist statements. I seem to recall something similar going around the CAA years ago, but it’s more fun online. If you’re REALLY serious about writing a REAL statement (and you should be), read these articles or let me know if you need some help.
Last month, Beth Turner mentioned in one of our telegatherings that she keeps an “I Did It!” list. Instead of crossing things off on her task list and losing them forever, she moves them to a list of accomplishments so she can see clearly everything she has done. What a fantastic idea! Coach Cynthia Morris
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I’m sure the gods have a lot more to teach me throughout this process, but, for now, here’s what I’ve learned: Get rid of all the crap you can live without. Do it now. Do not wait until you move. I’m going to try to do this at least twice a year and I don’t
A Few Lessons I Learned from Moving Read
In order to own your goal . . . Make it specific with as many details as you can muster. Don’t forget the deadlines. Write it down. Post it where you can see it. Tell someone. Anyone. The mere act of saying it out loud helps to make it real. See more on goals below
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