Pointers on Wall Labels for Your Art Exhibition
You don’t really think about art exhibition labels until you can’t read them or they look like a sloppy afterthought.
In order to give yourself proper credit for your art, it should have an object label next to it—wherever it’s shown, in person or online.
The only wrong way to do this is to not do it at all. I suggest you standardize your format so that it’s easy to use every time.
The Art Biz ep. 155: 6 Ways to Be [Even] Happier About Running Your Art Business
Artists who embrace their role as CEOs of their businesses fare better than those who resist it.
Wishing away the responsibilities only leads to frustration and anxiety.
When you decide to turn your art into a business, do it wholeheartedly—finding joy in the journey rather than grumbling about the hard work. It’s a matter of deciding how you want to navigate through life.
The Art Biz ep. 152: How to Squeeze More Time from Your Busy Calendar
As an artist and business owner, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but take solace in knowing that you’re not alone. In this episode, I share 8 tips for and 2 truths about time management.
Optimize your schedule and increase efficiency—not so you can do more, but so that you make the most out of your limited time and enjoy life.
The Art Biz ep. 150: How to Project Confidence Even When You’re Not Feeling It
Every artist who takes risks and commits to creative and professional growth struggles with confidence at some point. It should help you to know that you are not alone.
But confidence in your art is necessary when you want to share it with others.
I share 6 tips to help you project confidence even when you’re questioning your talent and place in the world.
The Purpose of Your Artist Newsletter
An artist newsletter is not for sales. Rather, it helps you maintain a warm connection with subscribers. It’s a commitment you make to yourself and your art.
Without the nurturing, you might find yourself having to reintroduce yourself at some point to a list that has gone cold.
Bonus: Staying in touch makes you the artist who comes to mind when people look for art.
Options for Growing Your Email List
When used, your email list can help you establish trust, cultivate relationships, and showcase your experience and expertise.
It’s your #1 marketing asset—unique to your art and goals.
While growing an email list has become challenging, that doesn’t mean we should give up. Take advantage of every opportunity (asking, using forms, offering freebies) to attract and add subscribers—remembering, always, that it’s more important to engage the right people than to focus on the numbers.
