Comments on: A Quick-and-Easy DIY Marketing Recipe

By: You Are So Lucky « Art Biz Blog

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:53:22 +0000

[…] time you feel like complaining about all you have to do, remember the marketing tools (most of them free or inexpensive) that you have at your disposal. Repeat these 4 words, as I […]

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By: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Art Business in 2013 « Art Biz Blog

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:48:56 +0000

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By: Monica Melgar

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:26:54 +0000

This is so on time for me. I feel like I’m a bit all over the place with my new efforts to promote my work. The only two I wouldn’t put on my list yet would be public talks and article writing. I’ll consider either once I feel I’ve attained a following and a considerable amount of collectors. I do eventually want to give back to the artist community once I feel I have knowledge to share on whats worked for me. Your book and blog will certainly be something I will tell anyone as I start to make connections with artists!
Thank you Alyson!

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By: gerome

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:54:24 +0000

I’m still new in the art business world and haven’t sold a single artwork yet. But in terms of getting my name out there I found it really fulfilling for me and my mentors that I follow through all their advice. When they refer me to a person, I go to that person. When they tell me to attend some event I attend that event. It makes me happy that I am able to make my mentors happy by taking their advice seriously. So far I maintain a blog, I also gave out a 12 page or so brochure that already ran out, and I develop as many as possible networks offline.
Gerome

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:39:03 +0000

In reply to Barbara Roth.

That’s nice to hear, Barbara.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:38:39 +0000

In reply to Jill Kemerer Roberts.

Jill: That’s great – as long as you are seeing a return on your investment (ROI).

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:37:27 +0000

In reply to Lynne.

Wait until you hear what’s coming up in 2013, Lynne!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:36:56 +0000

In reply to kathryn.

Glad you find this helpful, Kathryn.

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By: Barbara Roth

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:09:18 +0000

Alyson, you have an uncanny ability to simplify the complexities of marketing for us artists. My thoughts on marketing my artwork, products and artists tours and workshop became much clearer after I read your post. Thanks so much http://www.barbararoth.blogspot.com

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By: Jill Kemerer Roberts

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:53:52 +0000

One of the things that keeps me out there in the public eye and consistently gives me portfolio pieces and projects to talk about is giving away small murals to the local nonprofit silent auctions. This gets me into the homes of those who can afford these auctions. Most people who go to these events are very supportive of their nonprofits and are willing to bid on my murals to support their cause. I get to know the client and they get to watch me paint on their walls. Sometimes they cal me back for a paying project. Mostly they get to look at my art every day in their home and talk about it to their friends and guests. Remember that many of the people at these auctions are connected directly to the nonprofit such as sitting on their board or active committees. Many, many people will walk past my donation set up and pick up my business card during the auction. It’s a great way to be supportive of meaningful nonprofits in your area while getting free advertising to select groups!

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