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Marketing Materials and Resources

Formula for a 3-Paragraph Artist Bio

by Alyson Stanfield on July 6, 2010

Three paragraphs is all you need for the start of your artist biography. This is a no-brainer formula for capturing your story in a small space. It’s up to you to be creative within this format.

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Rebranding

by Alyson Stanfield on June 30, 2010

I am my brand. It’s what I tell artists all of the time. YOU are your brand. The work we do contributes to the brand, but we are known by our individual names. Here are some thoughts on rebranding my business–thoughts that might help you with your brand.

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Ask Me for My Business Card

by Alyson Stanfield on April 20, 2010

The woman I met at her promotional table can’t follow up with me. She gave me her card, but she never asked for MY card. Having my card in her hands would have allowed her to follow up with me. I like being in control, but it was a missed opportunity for her.

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They did what with your postcards?!

by Alyson Stanfield on February 6, 2010

You can’t control what people do with the marketing material you hand out, but you can control how you respond when someone does something shocking with your images. Before you assume anything, ask questions and get the facts. Only when you’re armed with answers can you respond appropriately. You’re aiming for a win/win situation.

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Add your name to the front of your postcards

by Alyson Stanfield on January 19, 2010

Next time you get something in the mail from another artist or gallery, notice the writing that is on the front along with the image. See how the text helps you remember the name of the artist in relation to the work.

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Art Marketing Action + Podcast: Send It Snail Mail

by Alyson Stanfield on January 18, 2010

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article on why businesses should continue using snail mail. But what do you send? Today’s post has five categories of items that you can share with your entire list or select individuals.

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Art Marketing Action: Finish Off the Sale & Follow Up

by Alyson Stanfield on November 2, 2009

Give your art buyers only what they need at the time of the sales transaction (receipt, business card, etc.) and save the rest for following up at a future date. Here are some ideas for how to keep your name in front of your art collectors.

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About pages in 1st or 3rd person: A compromise

by Alyson Stanfield on August 25, 2009

The About page is sometimes the only page with a lot of text on an artist’s site so it becomes a candidate for including the name and description of the artist’s work, making 3rd person a choice, sort of by default. Guest author Patricia J. Velte shares a compromise for using 3rd person text (which Google likes) along with the more informal 1st person.

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Art Marketing Action: Tweak your About page

by Alyson Stanfield on August 24, 2009

While biographies are stiff and formal, your About page is informal. It’s injected with your personality! You can turn any fact into a more interesting story with just a little creativity (and I know you’re creative!).

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Art Marketing Action: Work On Your Biography

by Alyson Stanfield on August 17, 2009

Artists need biographies for grant applications, websites, and more. If you’re confused about how to write your biography–or the different tones it might take–read this week’s newsletter. I give you an easy 3-part approach to writing a bio.

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