Create Opportunities
Make things happen for showing your art, selling your art, and teaching art.
(Rather than waiting for the invitations to appear, a knock on the door, or an email in your inbox.)
Make this a time to assume the power you already have but probably aren't using to its fullest.
Commit to CREATING rather than WAITING.
Start immediately.
How great it would be if you could stay in your studio and wait to be discovered? You can absolutely try that and I'll be the first to extend sincere congratulations if it works for ya!
But most of us don't have that luxury. We have to be intentional.
- You're just mucking through the days kinda hoping something good will come of it all.
- You aren't clear about which venues are best for you.
- You have no idea how to approach galleries for representation.
- You're lost when faced with the prospect of writing an exhibition or workshop proposal.
- You are ready to take charge and be proactive about what is available and right for you.
Take Charge
You are the CEO of your art business. You alone are responsible for your success.
This means understanding your financials and being deliberate about planning for growth.
If you want a successful art business and career, you can't wait for it to happen to you. You need to (1) know exactly what you want and (2) take consistent action toward your goals.
You can absolutely do this on your own or with our support, guidance, and accountability.
Gain control of your art business like our community member Julie Dzikiewicz.
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My income increased 600% after starting 2020 with the Income Accelerator! It was all due to your program. I have been in “business “ since the 1980s. I have never had a year like this.
The best part is seeing that I really can make a living as an artist. I never really believed it before. I can’t express how life changing and confidence boosting this program has been!
– Lina Ferrara
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What on earth was I doing before the Art Biz Accelerator*?!
Getting it all down on paper, visualizing it, was critical. Once I did this I could see strategies to help me reach my goal.
The best part is seeing that I really can make a living as an artist. I never really believed it before. I can’t express how life changing and confidence boosting this program has been!
– Caroline Bullock
Accelerating Your Income is one of the modules in Create Opportunities
What's Included
ON-DEMAND LEARNING MODULES
Our programs are all about implementation, but we draw from our extensive library to provide these lessons when you need them. Topics, weighted on finding venues and increasing income, are outlined on this worksheet, which you'll use inside the program.
NO-FLUFF COMMUNITY FORUM
4 months membership in the Art Biz Connection, where members actively engage with one another in our forum hosted by Mighty Networks. My team and I facilitate regular discussion around topics that help you consider what is possible in your art business and life.
PRODUCTIVE CONNECTING SESSIONS
We lead live Zoom sessions with breakout rooms so you can talk about business challenges and strategies with other artists—without the fluff. On the calendar of events these are noted as strategy sessions, studio talks, and get it done days.
How would it feel to begin a new season of your art business with intention?
Or to get back on track with where you were before < take your pick: Covid, divorce, bad health, family death, children, grad school, …> ?
Take charge! Attract, search, and go after the opportunities that will help you get to that next level.
Get extra clear about the best venues for showing, selling, and teaching.
Make a plan to increase your income using my proven Income Accelerator.
Discover whether or not galleries are right for you and, if they are, how to approach them.
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I was most impressed with your focused delivery of information, and that we can get answers to our questions in real time during the live sessions. You are so supportive of us but also are realistic in what you encourage us to do.
I feel more confident working with you. You are a major part of my business team.
– Krys Pettit
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I love how much great information you share with us! I love the structure of the assignments, which helps me actually DO the work. You have given me so much for my hard-earned money.
Before signing up with you, I was just floating around in a void, not knowing how to manage being a professional artist. I cannot even describe the difference you have made in my art life.
– Connie Nobbe
My team and I would love to support you as you create opportunities that support your goals and long-term vision.
About Alyson
Alyson Stanfield is the chief instigator at Art Biz Success.
In 2001 she left a safe job as a director of education at an art museum to pursue work that was more meaningful to her. That leap of faith led to the creation of the opportunity that is now Art Biz Success.
She's the author of I'd Rather Be in the Studio: The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion, leader of the Art Biz Connection community, and the host of The Art Biz podcast.
Alyson loves to work with clients with a growth mindset who like to challenge themselves with increasingly prestigious goals and opportunities.
FAQs
- 15 primary and 6 supporting learning modules (a combination of video, audio, and transcripts) available on demand, at your convenience
- 5 bonuses, including a digital copy of my book in the format of your choice
- 4 months in our community forum with member-connecting sessions, support, and accountability (schedule) ** This is where you will find the most value.
If you are unhappy with your purchase of this online program, you may request a refund within 3 weeks of your purchase date. No questions asked.
You have access to the recordings, transcript, and worksheets forever because you can download everything! It will all be on the learning center site until we need to take it down (it happens!), at which time you'll be notified as long as you do not unsubscribe to our emails.
You have access to our Art Biz Connection community for 4 months from the time of your purchase. We suggest joining immediately to get our support and accountability while you are learning and implementing.
You can watch the recorded lessons on any device that is connected to the Internet. Live community sessions are conducted over Zoom.
Personal feedback and private coaching is not included. The artist-mentors and I respond to questions during our live Zoom sessions and community discussions. Please see this page if you are interested in private coaching.
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Thanks again for being so committed and engaged with your students.
When I signed up for this course I did not expect the level of attention you provide to us, it makes a huge difference and exponentially increases the value!
– Lynne Mitchell
