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Do This!
 Artist Marketing Newsletter Focusing on Action Steps

Current Issue: December 13, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE 
 >>>Do This: Celebrate How Far You've Come
Tip / Find of the Week:  Dream Binder
DO THIS: CELEBRATE HOW FAR YOU'VE COME 
Last year about this time I wrote "Celebrate Your Accomplishments." I think it's a worthwhile ritual, so I'll ask you to do it again this year.

Sarah Jane Semrad, Matt. Gelatin silver print. ©The Artist

Sadly, most of us think of time going by with a list of things we didn't get done. Maybe you wanted to start an exercise program, get into a national show, or have your work purchased by a museum. Maybe you didn't get what you wanted this year, but you probably achieved more than you think you did. End the year on a positive note by recording your achievements, breakthroughs, and milestones. You should start it right away so you have time to add to it. Mention those things in your personal life and career that have had a positive impact.

Need help? I include a list that can serve as a starting point.

: :CAREER: :

  • Web site redesigned or finally online
  • Email program found to distribute a newsletter
  • Computer fears allayed
  • Software conquered
  • Mailing list expanded
  • Professional relationships cultivated
  • Techniques tried or mastered
  • Mediums / Materials tried, discovered, or mastered
  • Resources discovered
  • Working method and rhythm
  • Sales made
  • Fears overcome
  • Follow-ups with patrons
  • Marketing materials produced
  • Books read
  • Seminars / Workshops / Lectures attended or presented
  • Articles written about your work
  • Articles you have written
  • Shows and exhibitions
  • Studio space
  • Organizations you became involved with
  • Grants / Honors awarded (or just submitting for is a real accomplishment!)

: :PERSONAL: :

  • Relationships
  • Parties
  • Vacations
  • Holidays
  • Family
  • Trying something new
  • Meeting new people / Making new friends
  • Moving
  • Community involvement
  • Volunteering
  • Spiritual growth
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Finances
  • Health / Diet / Exercise
KNOW THIS Every action you take to advance your art career is a reason for celebration.
THINK ABOUT THIS You owe it to yourself to celebrate each baby step. This gives you permission and motivation to take the next step.
DO THIS Celebrate how far you have come. Can you come up with 100 things you have achieved this year? They don't have to be earth shattering. They just need to get you closer to your goals and dreams. My list numbers just over 30 so far, but it's a start.

Look at your goals from last year (you have them written down, don't you?!). Then, have a celebration for yourself. Uncork a bottle of champagne; relax in a candle-lit bubble bath; treat yourself to lunch; buy a new plant; or get a manicure. However you choose to celebrate, you deserve it!

Copyright © 2004 Alyson B. Stanfield, Stanfield Art Associates. All rights reserved. 

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