September 2011

There Aren’t Enough Read Hours

by Alyson Stanfield on September 30, 2011

I gave away a copy of my book to an artist unknown in the faraway land of Australia. Something very cool happened as a result. Read about it.

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Tell Me < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on September 29, 2011

What I want to know from you is . . . what do you want to see on this blog? What questions do you have about building your art business? Be as specific as you can. I don’t like writing or sharing “mushy” posts.

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Photo Ideas to Shake Up Your Online Presence

by Alyson Stanfield on September 28, 2011

It’s easier to make connections online when you have good photographs. I know I’m relentlessly preaching the value of good language, but don’t neglect excellent photos. And I’m not just talking about photos of your art.

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Just Because . . .

by Alyson Stanfield on September 26, 2011

Say thanks just because your heart is full. Be nice just because it’s Monday. Expect nothing in return. Do it just because.

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Twitter Tweekly from @abstanfield

by Alyson Stanfield on September 25, 2011

Highlights from my Twitter stream from the past week.

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When 2 Minds Meet < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on September 22, 2011

“Art viewing is nothing if not a connection between two minds, in my opinion.”

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Rework Your Artist Statement with 3 Answers

by Alyson Stanfield on September 21, 2011

Aside from your contact list, your artist statement is your most useful marketing tool. You will use language from your statement for wall labels, brochure text, website text, informal presentations, conversations and more.

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You Promise Exposure, We Want to See Results

by Alyson Stanfield on September 19, 2011

You think you’re doing artists a “favor” by “giving us exposure that we can’t get ourselves.” Artists are all kinds of tired listening to lines like these. We know how the world works and we know you’re trying to make money by – in part – using our art.

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Twitter Tweekly from @abstanfield

by Alyson Stanfield on September 18, 2011

Check out the world’s most bizarre houses, the myths of artists and money, a few resources, and inspirational quotes in my best tweets for the past couple of weeks.

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9 Things You May Not Know About The Art Biz Blog

by Alyson Stanfield on September 17, 2011

Even if you visit the Art Biz Blog weekly, you may not know that there is an archive of podcasts and newsletters here or that you can subscribe via email. Read about what else is available to you.

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