for the Business of Being an Artist
Did you ever consider that inviting your fans into your (or someone else’s) home could be a reward in itself? It could be your way of saying Thank You for their support. Follow the example of artist Janice Mason Steeves. Instead of planning a sale, you could schedule a preview.
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Purchase a copy of “I’d Rather Be in the Studio! The
Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion” from me and you’ll receive 7 bonus gifts. If you already have a copy, you can buy a book for a friend and keep the bonus gifts yourself. I won’t tell a soul. http://idratherbeinthestudio.com/santa
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Everyone is focused on gratitude for this Thanksgiving week. I’m sharing 11 ways to be grateful–not just for this one week, but for a lifetime. If only we could remember these and make them habits.
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To kick of this week of Thanksgiving, just a quick post to thank you for being part of the online community at the Art Biz Blog and on ArtBizCoach.com. I could never have dreamed up this job and I am so grateful for its rewards.
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Dealing with commissions, using your signature for your logo, thoughts on rejection, and some great quotes are all part of the latest edition of the bi-Tweekly: my best tweets from the past two weeks.
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Juried art exhibition procedures are not something you can control. But you can control how you respond to them. In these cases, knowledge is power. Get answers to your questions about juried exhibits before you enter them.
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Overheard on Twitter: When does personal style turn to gimmick? With nods to @anniesalness @Art_News @aakschipper
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How do you know when a juried exhibition opportunity is too good to pass up or is something that you should let pass you by? You have to ask a lot of questions without allowing yourself to be intimidated by the person presenting the opportunity. Empower yourself by finding answers. Ask yourself What do I [...]
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I’m not crazy about artist statement links in the main navigation menu of a website because most people have no idea what a statement is or why they would want to click on a link titled “Statement.” The best place for your statement is next to the artwork that it relates to.
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Is there such a thing as a fine art representative or agent (not gallerist) that can do all the work for you? How are they paid? How do you find them?
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