March 2011

The Social Part of Being an Artist < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on March 31, 2011

What does being social and likeable have to do with an artist’s success?

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7 Ways to Establish That Your Art Has Value

by Alyson Stanfield on March 30, 2011

Whether or not you have a sales track record for your art, practice these 7 ideas whenever you can in order to establish value for your art and to gain confidence in your work.

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6 Categories for Your List of Artworks

by Alyson Stanfield on March 29, 2011

When you show your art at any venue, you will be asked to provide a detailed list of works included. Here are 6 categories to include on that list.

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The Artist’s Responsibilities for Any Exhibit

by Alyson Stanfield on March 28, 2011

As an exhibiting artist, you have responsibilities. Never assume that venues (art galleries, nonprofit spaces, co-ops) will do all of the work for you. Here’s a list of things to think about.

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When I Visit Your Website . . .

by Alyson Stanfield on March 25, 2011

Lots of artists ask me my opinions about their websites. I have a chapter about it in my book, I teach Do’s and Don’ts of artists’ websites in my workshops, and I schedule teleseminars on the topic. Here are some basics.

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How do you get over creative blocks? How do you start making art again?

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Direct Traffic to 1-Stop Content Pages

by Alyson Stanfield on March 23, 2011

Direct traffic to pages on your site that lead to action. Here is a 3-step process for sending people to specific content on your website or blog.

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Your Exhibit Begins with the Invitation

by Alyson Stanfield on March 22, 2011

Robert Mapplethorpe “believed the show began with the invitation and each one was meant to be a seductive gift.” How could you seduce your patrons with your next invitation?

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Starting an Online Presence for Your Art

by Alyson Stanfield on March 21, 2011

Outside of a full-blown website, there are two options to get your art online quickly. A Facebook official page is the fastest and easiest, but a blog will yield longer-lasting results. It all depends on what you need right now.

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Why People Buy < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on March 17, 2011

Simon Sinek says people don’t buy WHAT you do, they buy WHY you do it. Is this true for art as well?

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