3 Simple Questions to Start Your Day
Eyes tired? Listen to "3 Simple Questions to Start Your Day"__________________________
Last week I coached eight groups of artists over three days. It was a treat (and more nourishing than eating Hallowe'en candy).We were in Pasadena, California but one artist came all the way from Alaska. These artists could have been getting paint on their clothes. Instead we met in a windowless boardroom. That's dedication!
We were there to talk about making a better living making art. We buried myths. We built pathways to a satisfying art practice. We covered the practicalities of the business side of art. We explored creative art marketing.
We got into the finer points of each topic. But connecting them all were three simple principles:
- Art marketing happens one conversation at a time. At the heart of your marketing is a series of conversations designed to build a bridge between you, your art and your audience. That means you have to be clear on your intentions, your talents and your appeal. It also means you can build your business one step at a time.
- Art marketing conversations lead to relationships. Conversations lead to connections. Connections are the first stage of relationships. Relationships that last take time to develop. Over time you build trust.
- Trust leads to sales opportunities. People buy art from people they like and trust. Gallery dealers represent artists who connect with their viewers and collectors. Artist representatives choose artists they can depend on. Museum curators favor artists whose work draws acclaim and attendance.
Take action on these principles and you will get results. It takes more than a cup of coffee to get your day started. Add these three questions to get you going every morning:
What are you waiting for? ACT now!
P.S. A.C.T.'s web wiz Robin Sagara gave a fabulous summary of Affordable Marketing That Really Work For You. If you want a glimpse of her practical wisdom, sign up for her Blog series on this topic. http://www.artistcareertraining.com/act-art-marketing-blog/rss.xml
P.P.S. There's still time to register to keep your creative mojo going:
Register Now for
"Feed Your Whole Mind"
with Chris Welsh, Mastery of Learning®
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Artists who show and sell their work must wear many hats that are unrelated to making art. If you bring only part of yourself to the business side of art, it can feel like drudgery. Learn how the six stages of creativity can tap into your whole being and make art marketing a creative and enjoyable activity.
Register now for $29.95
- What is the next conversation you need to have to build a bridge between you, your art and your audience?
- Which relationships do you need to begin or nurture to build trust?
- Who trusts you enough to consider exhibiting, representing or buying your art?
What are you waiting for? ACT now!
P.S. A.C.T.'s web wiz Robin Sagara gave a fabulous summary of Affordable Marketing That Really Work For You. If you want a glimpse of her practical wisdom, sign up for her Blog series on this topic. http://www.artistcareertraining.com/act-art-marketing-blog/rss.xml
P.P.S. There's still time to register to keep your creative mojo going:
Register Now for
"Feed Your Whole Mind" with Chris Welsh, Mastery of Learning®
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Artists who show and sell their work must wear many hats that are unrelated to making art. If you bring only part of yourself to the business side of art, it can feel like drudgery. Learn how the six stages of creativity can tap into your whole being and make art marketing a creative and enjoyable activity.
Register now for $29.95
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 05:11PM
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Aletta de Wal
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