Comments on: Start Promoting It NOW

By: Promoting Events 6 Months Out — Art Biz Blog

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:00:17 +0000

[…] never too early to start promoting an event! People need to see a message at least 7 times in order to act on it, […]

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By: Naomi Nicholls

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:47:17 +0000

Great advice. Thanks Alyson.
Will definitely find a way to mention it in each blog post leading up to my exhibition (have one in March). Also, making a little ad for the sidebar of my blog or website is a good idea too. Thanks again!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:02:06 +0000

In reply to Ashley.

Ashley: Also, keep blogging and talking about it throughout this period.

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By: Ashley

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:49:07 +0000

In reply to Mckenna.

That is a very cool idea… to send some materials in advance. I am currently trying to promote my children’s books and line of artistic cards and it’s always a good idea to have a little ‘press pack’ in place. I need to work on a solid one to offer potential buyers. Thanks for the reminder!
~Ashley
http://www.ladylucas.com
http://www.ashleylucas.com

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By: Felicia Follum

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:01:46 +0000

Thank you! I have been worried that inviting people early may have been hurting my upcoming show, in that people may forget (I do plan more reminders). Thanks for the encouragement; I think I might have made the right decision.

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By: 6 ways to promote your retail business before you open

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:43:17 +0000

[…] Stanfield, a business coach for artists and an art marketing expert, for this idea which I read at her blog […]

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By: Mckenna

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:56:15 +0000

I do a twist on this with new galleries/shops that take on my line of wearable art jewelry. I send a “share package” that is filled with information they can use to learn about my oeuvre and encourage them to create an area (or a shrine) to show off photos of the work and other tidbits. like a small sign showing me at my singer sewing machine treadle that I have converted into a bench grinder.
Through this action, I encourage them to pre-sell my line and gather emails from anyone who wants to know when the first (and future) shipments arrive and create a small fan club of my work which gives my representatives a terrific “reason” to contact those clients and get them back into their shops and galleries.
You are so right, Alyson – it is never to early to create buzz!

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By: June Rollins

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:16:00 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Dear Alyson,
Thank you for asking. This morning I made a post on Iris No. 15, titled, “Amazing Brush Discovery.” It’s mainly about a painting challenge I faced.
But, your earlier post on, it’s never to early to promote, encouraged me to also explain in first paragraph the reason for my focus on flowers, an upcoming Oct. 2013 exhibition.
Here is the link: http://junerollins.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/amazing-brush-discovery/
So appreciate your social media expertise and ideas.
June

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:26:39 +0000

In reply to Janine.

What do you have coming up, Janine?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:26:18 +0000

In reply to June Rollins.

June: Thank YOU. I appreciate your being here.
Are you saying your blog post is better? How so?

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