Comments on: The Art Biz ep. 39: Our Stuff Matters with Megan Auman

By: Hodaya Louis

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:44:30 +0000

Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

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By: Christine Aaron

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:04:10 +0000

Thank you Alyson and Megan…another one hit out of the park! I LOVED this podcast, and I couldn’t agree more. I have a real attachment to certain things. I am well aware that they are not the most important “things” in life(of course people and relationships are). But I heartily agree with Megan saying they can provide a connection to the past, to memory, to sensuality and deep joy. Having just moved after 30 years…I had much to go through and let go of…I found it exhausting but cathartic. And in doing so I reclaimed those objects that resonated the most deeply with me, that carried a significance for me way beyond their “thingness” and that transitioned into my new space, bringing memories, joy, beauty and a sense of “home” with them. I was also ready to let go of much that had served its purpose and therefore was ready to a find place in another’s home. I think people are starving for deeper connection with one another, with the lives they choose, and the choices they make. Well thought out purchases of those things that bring joy, recollection, solace and a reminder of the beauty, art and possibility in this world, feel/are essential to me. As if that were not enough, I then followed all the links(to the manifesto, quote etc etc)…like bonus goodies or “take homes” after a party.. Thank you!

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By: Why Art and Craft Matter on the Art Biz Success Podcast - Designing an MBA

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:37:34 +0000

[…] We both decided that this was exactly what artists and makers need to hear around the holidays, and I’m so happy to announce that the episode is out now! […]

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By: Alison Nicholls

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:43:35 +0000

A great podcast that helped me with that age old question about ‘stuff’. I’m considering how to incorporate your thoughts into my marketing. Thank you!

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By: C Clinton

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 19:10:42 +0000

Brilliant & timely, thank you!!

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By: Julie Johnston

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:26:32 +0000

Thanks Alyson! I am not ‘in love’ with STUFF, but I do savor and enjoy all the stuff I have. Much of it is OLD, family pieces passed on from ancestors. Some of it is just old stuff I like (my Fiesta Ware). Some of it I need to be able to make the thinks I like to make (photos, cards, jewelry), and some of it I have, just because (books).
I am really tired of the guilt trip laid upon us by well-meaning folks. You are SO right….if not having STUFF means no one will buy art, (be it music, jewelry, wall art, wearable art….) where does that leave us??
If a fire or tornado took all my stuff, I would survive, because in the larger scheme of things it is not the important STUFF of life. However, I would lament its loss, just because it was STUFF I liked to have around.
‘nuff said.
Thanks for all you do for artists, and Merry Christmas!
Julie

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By: Angeline-Marie

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:14:29 +0000

VERY TIMELY!!!!!
I’ve tears in my eyes as I will be re-reading this post and definitely definitely listening to this episode.

2018-2019 have proven huge seismic changes in my life. My husband and I are in planning stages of another one in the next few years…which means downsizing, letting go, not buying, etc.

Many of the thoughts your share here are the same that’ve haunted me for the last couple of years: why would someone want artwork as all it does is hang and look pretty? why would someone buy “more clutter?” and on and on like the thoughts mentioned here.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS having an answer when most needed. Even when I can’t express.

Let Megan know, manifesto requested…but I will continue to let go but now with a little more forgiveness when wanting to keep!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:53:32 +0000

In reply to Amy Welborn.

You are certainly welcome, Amy. As I said, I wish I would have gotten to this topic much sooner. It’s so important.

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By: Amy Welborn

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:37:08 +0000

Thank you so much for this episode! Thank you Megan for writing this topic!

After doing outdoor art fairs for many years, the one thing people would say to me that was a dagger to my heart was, “I really love your paintings but I just have too much stuff and nowhere to hang one.” I wish I had read your post, Megan, so I could’ve had a great dialogue. Now, I will!

I also need to do some homework on pricing as a couple of artist friends have kindly told me to raise my prices.

Thanks again,
Alyson

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