The ARTISTScenter
Helping visual artists become sustainable businesses
Location Based Services: more than games?
Last week Facebook released its much anticipated addition to the blossoming GPS based checkin applications. In light of that release I’ve decided to spend some time taking a look at why you need to care about location based services and more importantly their applicability to working artists. While many of the applications are exclusively geared to smart phone ( iP0d touch included for this … [Read More...]
A social media network formula for artists
By now you should have an understanding of the purpose of having visibility element in your overall art marketing strategy and the importance of visibility to artists in particular. Because we don’t own store fronts and most of us are the only people employed in our business ,we need to have some way that brings people to whatever venue we sell our stuff out of. Moreover, we really don’t … [Read More...]
Featured Artist
Lorrie Goes Gocco: Part I
Late last year I bought a Gocco printer. I had wanted one for ages and when the rather talented Mel from Inkmeup bought one and blogged about it, I … [Read More...]
Lorrie talks about the importance of sharing wisdom
Leaders are not afraid to help others learn to lead and they aren't afraid of grooming their replacements. It is no secret that realm of handmade … [Read More...]
Marketing
What vinegar, coffee & ice cream share
The Role of Expectations Imagine this...you walk into a coffee shop and you are immediately offered a free cup of coffee if you agree to fill out an … [Read More...]
The heart of your art business
Last week’s chapter showed us the three general buckets of tools that we can choose from when we set out on our quest for increased visibility, … [Read More...]
Favorite Posts
Building an Art Business
One of the primary subjects of 2009 was building a sustainable business from your art, a business that could support you so you could do what you … [Read More...]
The Best of The Artists Center 2009
This past year has been a very strong and rewarding one for me and I hope the information I have brought to you on this Blog has helped you grow your … [Read More...]
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