An artist recently sent me a link to her exhibit listing on the venue’s website, but there was no location mentioned anywhere on the page! Details about the exhibit were sketchy, and the artist was too close to the event to see that important information was missing. Don’t rely on your venues to get the […]
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Was the printing bargain just too good to pass up? Did you really go and order THAT many postcards? I talked with an artist yesterday who was ordering 5,000 postcards (”because it was such a great deal”). Truly, there were no other options in this deal. As I understand it, it was 5,000 postcards or
I love this exhibit invitation I received from Ron White. It's a note card with one of his beautiful images on the front and the reception information on a separate sheet of paper (along with his business card). Because he didn't print on the note card, I can reuse the card and help him promote
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Check out Tuesday’s post on what happens when you’re not in control. Now for the lessons of that post. Philip Koch nailed the primary lesson in his comment (and these are my words): You won’t always have control over your marketing material. If you’re showing at spaces other than your own, the venues are going
When others control your art marketing, part 2: Lessons learned Read
In today’s post we’ll look at what happened to Lorrie Grainger Abdo when someone else controlled her marketing materials. Tomorrow, I’ll tell you WHAT you learned–or what you should have learned. Or you can guess by leaving your comments below. Laura writes: Boy, did your newsletter regarding brochures hit a nerve with me. I’ve had
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I've always thought that every artist should have note cards printed up with images of their art on them. Add your contact info to the backside and voilà! It's a pretty picture and a subtle advertisement at the same time. A number of artists have told me that they later see their note cards framed
Another way to share your art Read
If you have a terrific workspace, show it off! I love the photographs of Shirley Williams’ studio on her Web site. Sharing your workspace connects you with your community on a deeper level by taking away some of the mystery. And taking away some of the mystery is okay. People love to be let in
Great photos of your studio Read
Janice Mason Steeves, a client of mine, is opening a solo exhibit of new work in Ontario tomorrow at Abbozzo Gallery. She and the gallery produced a lovely, small catalog, which chronicles Jan’s recent journey to Turkey for the 800th anniversary of the birth of the Sufi mystic, Rumi. The catalog is available for sale
Give Away Your Exhibit Catalog Read
Concerned about the environment? Today’s guest blogger, Marcia Crumley, offers ways for you to be more environmentally friendly with your art marketing. I recently participated in our local art association’s annual Art in the Park, along with 70 other Boston-area artists. As I was preparing for the event, I decided to seek out as many
Eco-friendly Art Marketing Read
I’m often asked by artists which software they should select for their mailing list and inventory. I can’t answer that question since I’m not a user. I do know, however, that my clients are very happy with Artwork Archive. These are some of the features that I would want in a database. I’d make sure
Features to Look for in Artist Software Read
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