self-promotion

Never miss a chance to promote your art

by Alyson Stanfield on October 2, 2010

I met Caroline Harnish at the Dorset Marble Quarry in Dorset, Vermont earlier this week. Well, we kinda met. As we were leaving, Caroline said in a soft voice, “Take a look at my website: MuralsByCaroline.com.” She had no idea . . .

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Increase Business with Testimonials

by Alyson Stanfield on August 18, 2010

Artists who are teaching classes and workshops, accepting commissioned work, and competing for public art projects can increase business with a powerful testimonial.

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Audio version of the post with the same name. Artists who are teaching classes and workshops, accepting commissioned work, and competing for public art projects can increase business with a powerful testimonial.

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Brag Better About Your Art, About You

by Alyson Stanfield on August 2, 2010

Peggy Klaus, author of Brag! How to Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, says brag is not a four-letter word: “Remaining quiet about your successes only leads to being underappreciated and overlooked.” Brag better about your art by spending time reviewing your accomplishments.

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Audio version of the post with the same name. Peggy Klaus, author of Brag! How to Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, says brag is not a four-letter word: “Remaining quiet about your successes only leads to being underappreciated and overlooked.” Brag better about your art by spending time reviewing your accomplishments.

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Sharing your art and ideas through shameless self-promotion

by Alyson Stanfield on February 9, 2010

You’ll have a hard time promoting your art until you are uber excited about it. You’ll whine, you’ll complain, and you’ll make excuses. Just don’t let me be within earshot of any of these time-wasting activities. They are unproductive and will suck the life out of you, your art, and everyone around you.

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Podcast: Promote an out-of-town event

by Alyson Stanfield on March 9, 2009

Have an out-of-town event and wondering how you can promote it from afar? Today’s podcast (below) gives you 10 sure-fire suggestions for promoting your event without ever leaving your home.   Here’s the 11th idea: Start a countdown. Build anticipation for your event by ticking off the days leading up to it. It’s easiest to [...]

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Don't Shrink Your Mailing List Just Yet

by Alyson Stanfield on August 25, 2008

David Castle, Elementals, Candied Trees. Watercolor on paper mounted on canvas, 22 x 30 inches. Private collection. (c) The Artist Everyone wants to know the answer to this question. How long should someone remain on your mailing list? Or, more to the point, why should you keep someone on your mailing list after five years [...]

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