Comments on: Use Questioning Strategies to Engage Your Viewers

By: Empowering Art Viewers « Art Biz Blog

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:35:10 +0000

[…] Spread confidence by educating viewers, and they will reward you with a higher level of engagement. […]

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By: Real Live Art — Art Biz Blog

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:25:36 +0000

[…] time you show your art to someone, you add new layers of meaning to the work because viewers bring their experiences to an appreciation of […]

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By: Jane Wilcoxson

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:39:46 +0000

This past weekend I gave a presentation called “The Life of an Artist and the Creative Process,” The presentation talks about what the average working week of an artist looks like and how artists generate ideas which turn into finished artwork. The presentation accompanied an exhibit I current have showing. During the presentation I felt that that my audience wanted to interact more with the images of my art. I kept throwing out open ended questions hoping they would respond, which they did, although very timidly. Now I see that my presentation needs a component that describes the importance of the viewer to the completion of a piece of art. I can include all the, how to view art tips. Which would empower my audience with the confidence to interact more confidently during my presentations. Thank you Alyson for your role in this realization.
I have to say that although my talk was free, it has generated sales for me. The feedback has also astounded me. I’m still hearing about my talk from people who could not attend. Which makes me wonder if I should schedule another presentation before my show is over.

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By: Attracting Crowds at the Coffee Shop — Art Biz Blog

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:13 +0000

[…] after hearing me speak last fall that she now sees opportunity in the setting. So, when people engage in conversation, she asks them if they’d like to receive an email with the finished piece and as other […]

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By: Terrisa Coobs

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:02:56 +0000

Allison, what a fantastic post! I’ve been following you for a couple months now and have benefitted from the practical advice you’re always providing on Art Biz Coach!

So truly, just as people aren’t sure how to talk about art, we as artists are often just as unsure. We DO the art, but forget to CONNECT through it. Ushering viewers into that connection through questions is such a great exercise. I use questions quite often in my communication, so I really resonate with this post.

Thanks for sharing!

Terrisa

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By: The Secret to Attracting More Fans for Your Art — Art Biz Blog

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:02:15 +0000

[…] be the best educator, don’t lecture, but engage people in a dialogue. Listen to the questions that arise and pay attention to the aha […]

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By: 6 Steps for the Artist-Father to Help Grow Creative Kids — Art Biz Blog

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:58:47 +0000

[…] Discuss art. Bring up your ideas but listen to theirs as well. Give them the freedom to talk about your work […]

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By: Conversation Techniques for Your Artist Booth or Art Opening — Art Biz Blog

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:01:53 +0000

[…] Having said all of this, there will be moments when you don’t have time to respond to questions. Someone else wants to talk with you and you can’t afford having your time monopolized. There are two things you can do in these situations. (Note: These are options of last resort. Your goal should always be to engage people in conversation!) […]

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