http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.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/of-sharks-and-tribes.html/comment-page-1#comment-6607 Michael Singman-Aste Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:35:52 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html#comment-6607 I think branding is tremendously important, and can make all the difference in the world when trying to get into that gallery or museum. Branding does not have to imply a marketing juggernaut; Simple examples of branding are using a consistent image (as in a photograph of one of your favorite pieces) in all your communications, from your website to your invoices. Getting your name out there is branding, too. You do this by signing your blogs, trading links with artists you respect, etc. I think branding is tremendously important, and can make all the difference in the world when trying to get into that gallery or museum. Branding does not have to imply a marketing juggernaut; Simple examples of branding are using a consistent image (as in a photograph of one of your favorite pieces) in all your communications, from your website to your invoices. Getting your name out there is branding, too. You do this by signing your blogs, trading links with artists you respect, etc.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html/comment-page-1#comment-6606 Lori Woodward Simons Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:06:12 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html#comment-6606 Hey Alyson, I read Tribes last week. I also read The Dip. Both are the kind of books I'll refer to often. Hey Alyson, I read Tribes last week. I also read The Dip. Both are the kind of books I’ll refer to often.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html/comment-page-1#comment-6605 Bill Brauker Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:15:16 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html#comment-6605 Just discovered your site today. It is terrific, I just signed up to get updates. Keep up the great work. Just discovered your site today. It is terrific, I just signed up to get updates. Keep up the great work.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html/comment-page-1#comment-6604 Alyson B. Stanfield Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:25:17 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html#comment-6604 Lauren: No one said they'd be the best. I just listened to an interview and the truth is that there are tons of good artists out there. You have to find a way to distinguish yourself. Lauren: No one said they’d be the best. I just listened to an interview and the truth is that there are tons of good artists out there. You have to find a way to distinguish yourself.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html/comment-page-1#comment-6603 Lauren Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:59:04 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/12/of-sharks-and-tribes.html#comment-6603 I can't help but feel sad about that... that the best artist will be the one with the best marketing tricks. I can’t help but feel sad about that… that the best artist will be the one with the best marketing tricks.

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