From the category archives:

Exhibitions, Venues, and Presentation

What’s to love about the guerrilla knitters

by Alyson Stanfield on March 12, 2010

Someone is going out of his or her way to make sure tree trunks and sign stakes are kept warm and stylish this winter. Some graffiti artist is plastering trees and public spaces in West Cape May, New Jersey with . . . . knitting! Here are three lessons to learn from the guerrilla knitters.

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You can’t send one announcement for your art event and expect it to be effective. People typically have to see the same information multiple times—in multiple ways—before they will act on it. Mix up your delivery methods as described in this post, and you’ll be much more effective with your promotions.

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Deep Thought Thursday: Weird Exhibit Themes

by Alyson Stanfield on February 11, 2010

Art Hilger is tired of the same ole, lame ole exhibit themes. He asks:
What was the most unique or unusual gallery show theme that you ever entered, wanted to enter, or would like to see solicited?
I’m so tired of “Black and White”, Landscapes in Red (pick a color),  Self portraits, etc. etc. etc.
Looking for something [...]

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Know when it’s time to move on to new exhibit venues

by Alyson Stanfield on January 22, 2010

When something starts feeling too easy, you must reevaluate and make sure it’s serving your goals. You’ll never get anywhere by playing it safe. Moving beyond your comfort zone is a big step, but necessary if you want more from your art.

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Art Marketing Action & Podcast: Schedule a preview of your art

by Alyson Stanfield on November 30, 2009

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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Assessing juried exhibit opportunities, Part 2

by Alyson Stanfield on November 20, 2009

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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Crediting your artwork

by Alyson Stanfield on October 28, 2009

Whether you post images of your art on a blog, a website, or on a social media site like Facebook, you need to give yourself credit for your artwork. In addition to your name, add the title, media, and dimensions with each work. They help your readers to better envision the artworks in their homes and offices.

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Art Marketing Action: Get your art out of the studio

by Alyson Stanfield on September 21, 2009

Your work isn’t doing you any good stuck in your studio. While you’re waiting for the ideal opportunity, your art is aging. As it ages, so do you. Your ideas get stale because you’re not sharing your art and getting feedback. You’re not growing.

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Podcast: Take over a vacant storefront–legally

by Alyson Stanfield on July 13, 2009

Vacant commercial spaces make attractive exhibit venues for your art and benefit the landlords, the city or town, and the artists involved.

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Deep Thought Thursday: Show it again, Sam

by Alyson Stanfield on July 2, 2009

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