Comments on: Embrace a Space and Get Your Art Out There

By: Your Marketing Strategy — Art Biz Blog

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:01:48 +0000

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By: Leslie Nutting

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:55:38 +0000

I love the video – the way Sherrie explains her process – and I am inspired by her beautiful work. I think the take home message for me is “just say yes.”
There is concern about “correct” venues, but I think art works well with library patrons, who browse books and would likely browse though art, as well. It is also a gift to them. At least, that’s how I feel when I come upon someone’s work in public places. Because of this, one of my goals is to create a body of work suitable for donation to a hospital.

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By: Debra Russell

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:42:44 +0000

Many fine artists that I’ve worked with are concerned that showing someplace like a restaurant or library makes their material less appealing for museums and galleries. I’d love your take on this Alyson.
My feeling is get it OUT there. It takes time to build your platform and that’s what a gallery and museum is looking for – buzz. I would also recommend setting up some way to build your list through these exposure opportunities.
Yes, have your contact information available for people to take home – in the form of a lovely postcard image of your work – which is in essence a “pinkspoon” offering. I’ve taken postcards from artists and slipped them into a $3.95 glass frame and used it for decorating.
But, that’s not enough – as it depends on your audience taking some kind of action to stay in touch. Creating a sign up sheet for your mailing list is better.
But what works really great is creating a drawing to win an art piece in exchange for their contact (preferably email) information. And that give-away doesn’t need to be expensive, it can be a mug or a calendar or a set of gift cards.

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By: Patricia C Vener

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:54:56 +0000

I have had two restaurants display my work (not the bead weaving, though) and it felt great even if there were no sales, because it’s nice to be seen. I have obtained an application to display at the Hamden Public Library, but I’ve not yet filled it out. Mostly because I’ve no idea how my wall art would be hung or how my bead weaving would be displayed. I need to create displays for the bead weaving that will enhance the work not fight with it or be boring.

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By: Vicki

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:49:18 +0000

Website Correction above. My art can also be seen on my Facebook page – Vicki Basta Fine Art & Studio.

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By: Carole Reid

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:04:24 +0000

Libraries are fabulous places to hang art. I had a solo show at the Harbourfront library in Nanaimo. All the library emplyees knew I was an artist but had never seen any of my work. I brought a couple of pieces in a series I had just completed. The chief librarian happened to be in that day and she suggested I bring the rest, 13 paintings, in to hang on the loft wall.
I’ve had a weekend group show in my garden featuring the artists from my neighbourhood and I have participated in a show with a friend who rented a small shop in the Old City area of Nanaimo.
This June I have organized a solo show at The Tamagawa University in their log building. I knew the program organizer and she asked me if I would consider being the first artist to have I show there. It will be promoting me but also the University.

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By: Sari Grove

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:17:52 +0000

Happy Birthday! I gave $5.00 to your CERF project & it didn’t hurt at all…I hope others will help to get to that $50K goal! The stories on that site are worth the ticket alone…
“She wasn’t expecting much”…I think those words, that emotion is key… People like to take you off guard, to surprise you… When you stand around expecting results, expecting sales, expecting a good turn-out- that is a turn-off…

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By: Frances Vettergreen

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:46:26 +0000

I was approached via my website by a contemporary furniture store after a friend showed a friend an invite for a show at an artist run center and have had a few pieces there since before Christmas. Just yesterday the owner called me in a panic as she had empty walls and a last-minute event involving some local business bigwigs. Not many people saw the show at the artist-run center, but printing the invite was worth it! Now my work is featured at tonight’s event and will be seen by a group of people who both appreciate art and design and can afford it. Yep, you never know.

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By: Marilyn Hudson

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:50:20 +0000

Yes! Libraries are wonderful showplaces for art. I have been able to build a good fanbase by using our libraries facilities and as a part time employee of the main library here in Fremont, CA, I am able to keep track of the action. My co-workers and some patrons have become some of my best fans, having bought work from me and promoted my work outside. I’ve also had a good bit of exposure from the local arts associations who have permanent and pop-up galleries as well as open studios. But the main thing is that all of this has given me the boost I have needed to start a serious business of art this year. My fans are so loyal and I am so pleased!
Happy Birthday, Alyson

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By: Stacey

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:12:48 +0000

Don’t forget large corporations or office buildings in their lobbies!
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