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What’s to love about the guerrilla knitters

Mar 12, 2010 4:24pm

Someone is going out of his or her way to make sure tree trunks and sign stakes are kept warm and stylish this winter. Some graffiti artist is plastering trees and public spaces in West Cape May, New Jersey with . . . . knitting! Here are three lessons to...

Artist Travel

Mar 10, 2010 11:05pm

I have learned a number of travel tips throughout my years on the road, but I want to hear yours. More importantly, I want you to share yours with my readers. How do you prepare for your travel? I'm interested in any travel tips, but especially your art- and business-related travel...

Art Marketing Action + Podcast: Get the Word Out Early and Often

Mar 8, 2010 3:07am

You can’t send one announcement for your art event and expect it to be effective. People typically have to see the same information multiple times—in multiple ways—before they will act on it. Mix up your delivery methods as described in this post, and you’ll be much more effective with your...

@abstanfield Tweekly

Mar 7, 2010 9:36am

Been listening in on Art Heroes Radio? Wonder what to do with disruptive personalities as you're teaching? Ever run into a situation in which your prices have been undercut by another artist? I point you to help with all of these in this week's Tweekly....

Answering the same question over and over again (gracefully) in a face-to-face conversation

Mar 5, 2010 11:02am

Different factors must be considered when you are confronted with questions in a face-to-face conversation rather than receiving them in an email. It’s a lot harder to duck out of a dialogue in your artist booth or at an opening! And you probably don’t want to....

Following up with potential art buyers

Mar 4, 2010 8:46am

How do you deal with people who inquire about a purchase, but don’t follow-up? Do you let them go or pursue the opportunity? If you pursue, how do you do it? What’s your follow-up system? Today’s Deep Thought Thursday was submitted by Miranda on Twitter. You can submit ideas for this blog, too,...

Marketing lessons from a hair stylist

Mar 3, 2010 9:00am

Marketing lessons are all around us if we pay attention. Guest blogger Michael Lynn Adams shares a personal experience with his hairdresser--one that taught him at least three lessons for his art career....

Art Marketing Action + Podcast: Implement a Policy for Answering Questions

Mar 1, 2010 8:12am

If you’ve become a Go-To Answer Guy or Gal, it’s time to implement a policy that will preserve your sanity. Consider using my example as a starting point and creating your own. Perhaps you can adapt it for in-person situations, too....

@abstanfield Tweekly

Feb 28, 2010 11:16am

The Tweekly is a look back at the best of my Twitter tweets from the previous week or two. Unless you have your eyes glued to your Twitter stream (not advised) you might have missed some important resources....

Tax Tips for Artists

Feb 25, 2010 11:54am

Taxes are due April 15 here in the US and I’m sure you’re well prepared. So . . . what are your best tax tips for other artists? How do you organize your finances so that you’re best prepared? How do you keep track of mileage and expenses? What’s the best decision you ever...