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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:21:42 +0000

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:02:40 +0000

In reply to Sarah HI.

Sarah: I often use this method when writing single emails (not hundreds at once). But you can easily use this method using MailChimp or wherever else your email contacts are stored.

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By: Sarah HI

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:12:05 +0000

Alyson, Do you have software that you use for this so that you don’t have to compose 250 emails?

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[…] personal invitations to your list – not just for the opening, but for the run of the exhibit. This means […]

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:34:38 +0000

In reply to Kirsty E Smith.

Good job, Kirsty! I wish I could be there and see the results of your efforts. Do stay in touch and let me know how it goes.

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By: Kirsty E Smith

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:01:42 +0000

Hello Alyson
Amazingly I was doing exactly what you have advised only just last night! Writing a LOT of individual personal e mails.
I have a new show which I am promoting. It is only open for 14 days but as it’s part of the prestigious Liverpoool Biennial (UK) I am very excited and definitely need to get as much interest as I can.
Liverpool is 2 hours away from my home and a few months ago I had no contacts in that city.
So over the last couple of months I have visited Liverpool twice. I have chatted to artists that I have met at other galleries, and at the Biennial opening conference. Now I have e mailed personal e mails either mentioning something that we talked about or about their own art. (I have obviously visited their websites.) I am so greatful because now people are asking for showcards to distribute on my behalf!
I have gone through my e mail address book and selected out gallerists , curators, artists and friends that I am sending personal e mails to. I have then sent bulk e mails to the others.
But At the top of my bulk e mail I have added,
“Please accept my apologies for this mass e mail. However please do believe that I have hand-picked you to send this invitation to.
I will be showing new sculptural works and one video piece in this show.
Best wishes
Kirsty”
IF I have any spare time(!) before the show I will send more of the bulk list people a personal e mail too.
I wholeheartedly agree that nurturing relationships is a long term project.
Also just to confirm that yes I have had replies to every one of my personal e mails. This is especialy good as it’s helping me to feel supported and nurtured in the run up to my show.
http://www.frillipmoolog.co.uk/invitation.html

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