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How Art Biz Coach Got Off the Ground

Alyson — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:44 +0000

The flat tire I had after the start of my escape.

Today I’m sharing the story of how Art Biz Coach got off the ground and some of the business and life lessons I learned. I hope they inspire or motivate in some way. listen Download the audio. (16 minutes, 7.7 [...]

Inspiration: Artists as a Voting Block

Kelly Johnson — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:57:49 +0000

Painted Transformer Box. One of Amelia Caruso's Art in Public Places projects for the city of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Artist Amelia Caruso is very active in her community of Fort Collins, Colorado. I ran into her again recently when we led a short workshop about preparing for an open studio tour. . . . → Read More: Inspiration: Artists as a Voting Block

May Focus: Inspiration

Alyson — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:22:01 +0000

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. – George Bernard Shaw Where do you find the inspiration to keep making art and creating the life you want? Worksheet Complete this month’s worksheet: Word doc or PDF Share Tell us about your inspiration and monthly goal in the forums. . . . → Read More: May Focus: Inspiration

5 Mistakes Artists Make on Exhibit Entries: Diane Sandlin

Kelly Johnson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:38:03 +0000

Your Co-Conspirator Diane Sandlin was my guest to talk about the errors she came across while organizing exhibitions for the Texas Federation of Fiber Artists. What she has to say here applies to all media. We talk about images, missed opportunities, and preparing your art for installation. listen Download the audio. Or listen here: read . . . → Read More: 5 Mistakes Artists Make on Exhibit Entries: Diane Sandlin

April Q&A Call

Kelly Johnson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:50:00 +0000

There were a variety of questions for our April Q&A call, including: How to stand out and do something different? Best methods for receiving an invite to exhibit? Should you show new images in advance of an event? How to earn respect for a non-traditional art medium and obtain gallery representation? Strategies/ideas for connecting . . . → Read More: April Q&A Call

Insights into Curating: Romy Owens

Kelly Johnson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:33:56 +0000

Romy Owens, a working artist and independent curator, offers insights into the role of a curator and the skills and vision a curator must possess to successfully serve in this role. Highlights of the discussion include: Why curators are [...]

April Focus: New Venues

Alyson — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:47:36 +0000

If you’ve been with us a year, this will look familiar. But don’t brush it off! You should constantly be looking for new opportunities for showing and sharing your art. It’s time again to put some effort into finding new venues. (Last year it was just plain old “venues.” I’m stressing the “new” this year.) . . . → Read More: April Focus: New Venues

“Sit the Hell Down and Write”

Alyson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:54:47 +0000

Patti Digh

If you’re stuck with your writing, I suggest reading this wee rant from Patti Digh. Her #2 suggestion for how to write a book is: “Sit the hell down and write.” Read it to see why she says this. If you’re not stuck with your writing, read it anyway. . . . → Read More: “Sit the Hell Down and Write”

March Q&A Call: Telling Your Artist Stories

Kelly Johnson — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:10:13 +0000

We had a special format for the March Q&A Call as writing coach, novelist, and your co-Conspirator, Cynthia Morris, helped members generate stories to share their art in a more meaningful format. Listen in as Cynthia addresses Conspirators’ real-life stories and gives tips for honing yours. listen Download the audio. Or listen here: . . . → Read More: March Q&A Call: Telling Your Artist Stories

Insights into Writing: Betty Ming Liu

Kelly Johnson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:25:34 +0000

Betty Ming Liu is a passionate blogger who says blogging, like your art, is essential for your mental/emotional/spiritual health. In this video, Betty shares tips on ways artists can talk about their work and how to write about it. . . . → Read More: Insights into Writing: Betty Ming Liu