Comments on: Art Marketing Action + Podcast: Ask for Clarification http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.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 By: Submit a Solid Art Proposal — Art Biz Blog http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-20411 Submit a Solid Art Proposal — Art Biz Blog Sat, 22 May 2010 04:47:21 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-20411 [...] 1. If application guidelines exist, read them and follow the instructions. Read them again and again, highlighting the important parts and making sure your project is a good fit. If you have questions, ask for clarification. [...] [...] 1. If application guidelines exist, read them and follow the instructions. Read them again and again, highlighting the important parts and making sure your project is a good fit. If you have questions, ask for clarification. [...]

]]> By: Paula Zima http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16601 Paula Zima Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:15:50 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16601 Hi Alyson, yes, Will said it well. I've worked with many different teachers, in different disciplines, so I have a good sense of what a good teacher is like. I did end up getting a lot out of the course, so it served the purpose of moving me forward. I teach as well, so it was a learning situation on several levels. Thank you for your comments and all your great advise, I sure love and use your book, "I'd Rather Be in the Studio". Hi Alyson, yes, Will said it well. I’ve worked with many different teachers, in different disciplines, so I have a good sense of what a good teacher is like. I did end up getting a lot out of the course, so it served the purpose of moving me forward. I teach as well, so it was a learning situation on several levels. Thank you for your comments and all your great advise, I sure love and use your book, “I’d Rather Be in the Studio”.

]]> By: Alyson Stanfield http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16599 Alyson Stanfield Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:09:16 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16599 Paula: I think Will put it quite nicely. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Peggy: It's great that you read the directions first and then ask questions. Too many people ask before reading, which doesn't make them look good. Will: Thank you for your insights. Philip: Congratulations! I'm glad to know that my advice has been helpful. Paula: I think Will put it quite nicely. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience.

Peggy: It’s great that you read the directions first and then ask questions. Too many people ask before reading, which doesn’t make them look good.

Will: Thank you for your insights.

Philip: Congratulations! I’m glad to know that my advice has been helpful.

]]> By: Philip Hartigan http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16586 Philip Hartigan Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:33:32 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16586 Dear Alyson, Speaking of grant proposals: I bought your book just before Christmas, and one piece of advice I followed (amongst many) has already paid off. I have just received the sponsorship of a not-for-profit organization for a public art project in rural Illinois. This means we can now proceed to apply for state funding. If you're interested in seeing details, follow the link above to my blog. Thanks again for the tremendous advice you give, and for giving me a much-needed 'gee up!' for the new decade. Philip Hartigan, philiphartiganpraeterita.blogspot.com Dear Alyson,
Speaking of grant proposals: I bought your book just before Christmas, and one piece of advice I followed (amongst many) has already paid off. I have just received the sponsorship of a not-for-profit organization for a public art project in rural Illinois. This means we can now proceed to apply for state funding. If you’re interested in seeing details, follow the link above to my blog. Thanks again for the tremendous advice you give, and for giving me a much-needed ‘gee up!’ for the new decade.
Philip Hartigan, philiphartiganpraeterita.blogspot.com

]]> By: Will Eskridge http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16584 Will Eskridge Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:10:31 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16584 p.s by the way, great post Alyson! p.s by the way, great post Alyson!

]]> By: Will Eskridge http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16583 Will Eskridge Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:09:58 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16583 Paula, just to reassure you - any true educator will have no problem politely and patiently answering any questions. that is the mark of a real educator. sounds like you unfortunately got a "holier than thou" type of a person. The thing is, he will suffer from his actions as well, because seeing how he reacts to questions being asked, no other students will want to ask questions and therefore will not learn and therefore they will not recommend his workshop and therefore he will not gain more students. What's the point of holding a workshop with an Educator/Learner setup if the Learner doesn't learn and the Educator doesn't educate. What an unfortunate experience, but good for you to keep asking your questions, maybe it will sink into his thick skull and you can teach him something about teaching! Paula, just to reassure you – any true educator will have no problem politely and patiently answering any questions. that is the mark of a real educator. sounds like you unfortunately got a “holier than thou” type of a person. The thing is, he will suffer from his actions as well, because seeing how he reacts to questions being asked, no other students will want to ask questions and therefore will not learn and therefore they will not recommend his workshop and therefore he will not gain more students. What’s the point of holding a workshop with an Educator/Learner setup if the Learner doesn’t learn and the Educator doesn’t educate. What an unfortunate experience, but good for you to keep asking your questions, maybe it will sink into his thick skull and you can teach him something about teaching!

]]> By: Peggy Stermer-Cox http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16582 Peggy Stermer-Cox Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:53:51 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16582 Thank you! I sometimes find I need clarification and always feel apologetic about it. I try to check prospectuses early on so I'm not asking questions at the end. In any case, now I feel better about asking the question! Thank you! I sometimes find I need clarification and always feel apologetic about it. I try to check prospectuses early on so I’m not asking questions at the end. In any case, now I feel better about asking the question!

]]> By: Paula Zima http://www.artbizblog.com/2010/02/clarification.html/comment-page-1#comment-16581 Paula Zima Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:35:00 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/?p=5364#comment-16581 You know Alison, I've always been one to ask questions, I've found that usually other people in a group either don't think to ask them, or are hesitant that they might look foolish. The presenters welcome the questions as it gives them more to talk about. Or as you said here, whom ever you are asking is more than happy to answer. However recently I had a different experience. I was taking a painting workshop. It turned out later towards the end of the week that the instructor looked down at me as being naive and untrained because I was asking questions. Wow, it was like getting slapped. I clarified with him that I planned on continuing to ask more questions, and it was his position as my instructor to answer them. But I can't say that our relationship improved all that much. Perhaps if I'd framed all my questions within the phrase, "Will you clarify... for me?" love your articles, I'm getting ready for my first exhibit in 3 years, and appreciated listening to your preparing your exhibit -mp3 Paula Zima You know Alison,
I’ve always been one to ask questions, I’ve found that usually
other people in a group either don’t think to ask them,
or are hesitant that they might look foolish. The presenters
welcome the questions as it gives them more to talk about.
Or as you said here, whom ever you are asking is more than
happy to answer.

However recently I had a different experience. I was taking a painting
workshop. It turned out later towards the end of the week that the
instructor looked down at me as being naive and untrained because
I was asking questions. Wow, it was like getting slapped. I clarified
with him that I planned on continuing to ask more questions,
and it was his position as my instructor to answer them. But I can’t
say that our relationship improved all that much. Perhaps if I’d framed
all my questions within the phrase, “Will you clarify… for me?”

love your articles,
I’m getting ready for my first exhibit in 3 years, and appreciated
listening to your preparing your exhibit -mp3

Paula Zima

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