So far we’ve spent a lot of time on the subject of on-line visibility ...but what if you aren’t on-line or you don’t have a broadband connection or you’re still using that laptop you bought a while back that is running the original version of Windows? Fear not, despite outward appearances … [Read more...]
Sarah on rules, tradition and building community
What non-traditional methods do you use to market and sell your art? I think almost everything I do would be considered “non-traditional” by very traditional artists, but I don’t know how much of it is really “out there”. I try to see marketing as another creative outlet, where I can … [Read more...]
Surviving the Buyer’s Market: my first wholesale show
Deciding to do the show. So, as I was looking through Arts/Craft Show application deadlines online, I found the application for the "Buyer’s Market of American Craft" (BMAC) at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The jury fee was $10.00 and I decided to apply along with several other … [Read more...]
Breaking new Ground & community building
What non-traditional methods do you use to market and sell your art? For marketing e-cards have been very helpful for me. I have a number of collectors who enjoy sending e-cards from my website to friends and family. They select a painting and then can create a card with a personal message and … [Read more...]
On Community, Breaking New Ground and Wisdom
What non-traditional methods do you use to market and sell your art? For example, placing it on mugs, bags, etc. I love to create art glass jewelry with my photographs. I have two levels to fit every budget. The first are art glass pendants and rings that are priced at $15 and make perfect little … [Read more...]
Kristen Stein Shares Advice and Lessons
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What are the most important lessons you have learned about being an artist and selling your work? I have learned that creating and selling your own artwork as an independent, self-representing artist is truly a 24/7 job. I am constantly working…..whether it be creating new works, chatting … [Read more...]
8 ways to turn fans into missionaries
So people have said they luv your work and they know a lot of folks who would luv it also but your studio doors aren't coming unhinged by hoards of adoring fans from "what's her name". What's that all about? "What's her name" said she was going to send her neighbor your way but that was last year … [Read more...]