http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html for the Business of Being an Artist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:18:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html/comment-page-1#comment-40964 The Art Collector Next Door — Art Biz Blog Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:59:44 +0000 http://artbizcoach.com/newsletter/?p=240#comment-40964 [...] Treat everyone who approaches your art as equal. [...] [...] Treat everyone who approaches your art as equal. [...]

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html/comment-page-1#comment-15269 Art Marketing Action & Podcast: Schedule a preview of your art — Art Biz Blog Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:57:01 +0000 http://artbizcoach.com/newsletter/?p=240#comment-15269 [...] the pressure of trying to sell your art, you’re free to focus on your guests and enjoy yourself. You spend the evening schmoozing, expressing your gratitude, and introducing [...] [...] the pressure of trying to sell your art, you’re free to focus on your guests and enjoy yourself. You spend the evening schmoozing, expressing your gratitude, and introducing [...]

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html/comment-page-1#comment-13499 Exhibit Your Artwork Now--Don't Wait for the Perfect Opportunity — Art Biz Blog Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:57:59 +0000 http://artbizcoach.com/newsletter/?p=240#comment-13499 [...] Invite people over. Yes, I know this goes against my desire that you get your art out of the studio. But if you [...] [...] Invite people over. Yes, I know this goes against my desire that you get your art out of the studio. But if you [...]

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html/comment-page-1#comment-12770 Alyson Stanfield Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:07:54 +0000 http://artbizcoach.com/newsletter/?p=240#comment-12770 Marie: That's awful! Especially with pricey restaurants. Hospitality makes all of the difference. You must feel welcomed. Marie: That’s awful! Especially with pricey restaurants. Hospitality makes all of the difference. You must feel welcomed.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html/comment-page-1#comment-12751 Marie Merritt Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:30:30 +0000 http://artbizcoach.com/newsletter/?p=240#comment-12751 We went to cozy little restaurant recently. The wait staff ignored us as they were busy visiting with each other. The owner/chef came out and spoke to 2 of the 5 tables. The food was very good, albeit over priced for the location, but I will not return because of the hospitality. Visiting a studio or gallery is much the same. The host must make the visitor feel welcome and comfortable. We went to cozy little restaurant recently. The wait staff ignored us as they were busy visiting with each other. The owner/chef came out and spoke to 2 of the 5 tables. The food was very good, albeit over priced for the location, but I will not return because of the hospitality.
Visiting a studio or gallery is much the same. The host must make the visitor feel welcome and comfortable.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/host1.html/comment-page-1#comment-12636 Artist Open Studio Etiquette — Art Biz Blog Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:18:07 +0000 http://artbizcoach.com/newsletter/?p=240#comment-12636 [...] 1. If you invite people into your studio and you’re not standing by the door, at least have a welcome sign that tells them to knock or come in. Be a good host or hostess! [...] [...] 1. If you invite people into your studio and you’re not standing by the door, at least have a welcome sign that tells them to knock or come in. Be a good host or hostess! [...]

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