Other people can help you promote your art events more effectively if you offer a stash of publicity resources. Use this publicity checklist of 6 items to prepare before asking for help.
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Other people can help you promote your art events more effectively if you offer a stash of publicity resources. Use this publicity checklist of 6 items to prepare before asking for help.
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Audio version of the post with the same name. Other people can help you promote your art events more effectively if you offer a stash of publicity resources. Use this publicity checklist of 6 items to prepare before asking for help.
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Guest blogger Michelle Davis Petelinz gives you tips for wowing the jurors who look at your slide submissions. As an artist and juror, she has seen both sides of the process. As long as you’re paying an entry fee, you’d better heed her advice and give it your best shot.
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Understand a project fully before you begin a proposal. Make sure you can do it and that you can articulate your abilities. Follow seven other steps to strengthen your proposals and your chances at winning the projects.
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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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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. [...]
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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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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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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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