http://www.artbizcoach.com/ en-us ℗ & © 2007-2010 Alyson B. Stanfield Alyson's Weekly Steps for Taking Charge of Your Art Career Alyson B. Stanfield Art-marketing and artist career consultant Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com offers motivation, inspiration, and and practical tips to help artists promote themselves in today's crowded art market. This is the audio version of the Art Marketing Action newsletter. Art-marketing and artist career consultant Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com offers motivation, inspiration, and and practical tips to help artists promote themselves in today's crowded art market. This is the audio version of the Art Marketing Action newsletter. Alyson B. Stanfield alyson@artbizcoach.com Alyson B. Stanfield Art Biz Coach Gifts to Artists Everywhere > Final episode of the Art Marketing Action podcast. You're grateful for your health, your family, and your freedom, but when is the last time you acknowledged a debt of gratitude for the common things in life? Things like running water, laughter, and your computer. Let me remind you of these and give you a few resources to look up. http://artbizblog.com/audio/uncommongratitude.mp3 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:40 gratitude, thank you, generosity, Thanksgiving, artist community Alyson B. Stanfield Art Biz Coach Gifts to Artists Everywhere As I announced, the last episode of the Art Marketing Action podcast is next week. This has been a complimentary audio program that I provided listeners with for more than 3.5 years. It got me thinking that now might be a good opportunity to remind you that there is a lot of other free stuff still available to you at artbizcoach.com, artbizblog.com, and artbizconnection.com. http://artbizblog.com/audio/freestuff.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:07 art marketing, artist resources, free stuff for artists, art marketing plans, artist newsletter Alyson B. Stanfield Forget the Internet! Start Pounding the Pavement If you're not embracing email, blogs, and social media to sell your art, follow the examples of Shelly Lewis Stanfield and Karen Bubb. You can do amazing things by using your mailing list, putting yourself out there, and going the traditional route. http://artbizblog.com/audio/oldfashioned.mp3 Tue, 9 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:27 art marketing, artist mailing lists, Karen Bubb, Shelly Lewis Stanfield, networking, sending postcards Alyson B. Stanfield Are you challenged by your work and daily tasks? The goal is never to work harder. It's to work smarter. We can only work so hard before maxing out. That's when it's time to move on to something new. The last Art Marketing Action Podcast will be broadcast on November 24, 2010. Is there something in your life that you need to release? Where do you need to move on? http://artbizblog.com/audio/moveon.mp3 Tue, 2 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:33 art marketing, artist podcasts, work smarter, letting go, challenging work Alyson B. Stanfield Facebook can't replace your blog Both your blog and Facebook allow you to update your followers. They give people a place to comment and for you to respond in turn. Both your blog and Facebook allow you to share images of your art. So far, they sound the same. But... and this is critical... Facebook can never replace your brand. Facebook is its own brand and cares only about promoting itself. http://artbizblog.com/audio/needablog.mp3 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 2:56 art marketing, Facebook for artists, artist blogs, writing about art Alyson B. Stanfield Identify your ideal fans and promote your art as if you're talking directly to them Making art is all about you and what you have to say to the world. Marketing your art isn't about you. Marketing is about your audience and potential audience. You're aiming to connect with others. It's hard to connect if your marketing is I-centric. http://artbizblog.com/audio/notaboutyou.mp3 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:44 art marketing, artist promotions, marketing copy, writing about art Alyson B. Stanfield Make it easy for others to spread the word about your event Other people can help you promote your art events more effectively if you offer a stash of publicity resources for their use. Online media rooms on your site are a must-have, but you should also provide guidance for promoting specific exhibit openings, workshops, demonstrations, fundraisers, and performances. You must make it easy for others to promote you. When you want help spreading the word about your events, use this publicity checklist before asking for help. http://artbizblog.com/audio/publicityresources.mp3 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:04 art marketing, artist promotions, promoting an event, publicity for your art Alyson B. Stanfield Use your time wisely and get more done The number one complaint I hear from artists is that they don't have enough time. Sometimes it's not so much a complaint, but a fear -- a fear that they'll be overwhelmed if they have to add one more business or marketing task to their list of things to do. We all have the same amount of time, but some of us have learned strategies to be more efficient. See if implementing one or more of these ideas can buy you some sanity. http://artbizblog.com/audio/timesavers.mp3 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:17 art marketing, artist tips, art business, time management, art careers, time-savers, organizing tips Alyson B. Stanfield Bulk email has its place, but if you want action, make it personal Bulk email messages can hit a lot of people at once, but your personal notes will elicit action. Whether you're telling people about a workshop, inviting them to an opening, or announcing a sale, a personal email (or letter or phone call) will garner far more attention than a mass announcement. Write to one person, address them by name, be clear on the call to action, and personalize the subject line. http://artbizblog.com/audio/personalplea.mp3 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:54 art marketing, artist mailing lists, art collectors, email tips, better email messages Alyson B. Stanfield Cultivate collectors using social media, but pay special attention to VIPs Your number 1 asset in your art business is the people you know and, more importantly, the people who know you. We group these people together, call them a "mailing list" and store their information in a database. If we're on top of things, we use that information from time to time. But if you use social media, you have contact with many more people than you have had in the past. The broad connections are important, but you can't neglect that core group of VIPs. http://artbizblog.com/audio/redefinemlglist.mp3 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:48 art marketing, artist mailing lists, art collectors, art buyers Alyson B. Stanfield 7 Steps for Getting Connections to Like Your Fan Page If you've been on Facebook for a while, you probably started with a (personal) profile and tried to friend as many people as possible. Then you realized that you need a business page because 1) business pages are public and are indexed by search engines, and 2) Facebook doesn't allow business promotions on profile pages. Now you're wondering how to get your friends to become fans. Here are seven steps to help you with the process. http://artbizblog.com/audio/friendsintofans.mp3 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:48 art marketing, Facebook, fan pages, artist pages on Facebook, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Mix up your visual presentation with different images Photographs of your art in situ add a whole new dimension to the presentation of your work. In art, in situ means the place where the artwork is installed or exhibited. Rather than showing the work by itself, photograph it in a likely environment. This podcast gives you some examples. http://artbizblog.com/audio/insitu.mp3 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:36 art marketing, artist images, photographs of art, selling art, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Free Online Tool Helps You Reach New Audiences It's easier than every to get a video online. Well, technically it's a video, but it consists of slides of your artwork. All you need are images of your work, access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote, and way to record audio if you choose to add it. These six steps will get you started using SlideShare. http://artbizblog.com/audio/slideshare.mp3 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:25 art marketing, SlideShare, artist slides, art videos, Harriete Estel Berman, art business, selling art, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Effective Marketing is More than Self-Promotion Marketing is a combination of everything you do to sell or gain recognition for your art. Most artists think of marketing in terms of self-promotion, like sending postcards or writing blog posts. But effective marketing is more comprehensive. Listen to this list and see where your art marketing might be falling short. http://artbizblog.com/audio/marketingreview.mp3 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:04 art marketing, art business, selling art, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Powerful Testimonials Can Help You Make Money as an Artist Artists publish testimonials in brochures and on websites to share the experience clients have had with them. A powerful testimonial is particularly effective for artists who teach, accept commissions, and compete for public art projects. Let me show you the right way to ask for a testimonial and tell you why it works. http://artbizblog.com/audio/testimonials.mp3 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:45 art marketing, testimonials, art business, selling art, artist commissions artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Don't Be Underappreciated and Overlooked Brag better about your art by spending time reviewing your accomplishments. If you can't stand the word "brag," just think of it as truth-telling. You're not going to embellish or lie about what you've been up to. You're just going to be able to provide a more coherent response that doesn't beat around the bush. These 12 questions adapted from Peggy Klaus will help you tell a better story. http://artbizblog.com/audio/bragbetter.mp3 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:37 art marketing, artist biography, artist stories, artist accomplishments, Peggy Klaus, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Don't Wait for Art Galleries to Find You Why sit back and wait to hear from an art gallery, curator, arts writer, art center or museum when you can connect through Web 2.0? Don't lurk on Facebook and twitter. Become a valuable contributor to the dialog. Join the conversation with galleries and other art world types through social media. Remember that social media is social. http://artbizblog.com/audio/joinconversation.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:42 promoting art online, social media for artists, artists on Facebook, art galleries, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Has your artist website or blog been underperforming? Creating an entirely new website or blog is overwhelming. Tweaking what you already have is easier! Implementing even a couple of these ideas will make a big dent in the way your website functions. http://artbizblog.com/audio/fastwebfixes.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 6:31 artist websites, art blogs, search engines, art online Alyson B. Stanfield Do It So Good That You Can't Doubt It Anymore A certain level of doubt can be useful motivation for your art career. Dwelling in doubt can be debilitating. Conquer the doubt. In my experience, it doesn't matter whether others believe in you or not. What matters is that you believe in yourself. http://artbizblog.com/audio/conquerdoubt.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:32 artist motivation, self-confidence, artist support, artist help Alyson B. Stanfield 5 Signs That You Need Help with Your Art Business If you want to grow a profitable art business, you can't do everything yourself. The key to finding the perfect team to help you out is identifying which tasks could be managed by someone else. Hiring an assistant will bring you peace of mind that will allow you to focus on your art. http://artbizblog.com/audio/assistant.mp3 Sun, 4 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:32 art business, artist assistants, art management, artist help Alyson B. Stanfield You Don't Need Hype -- You Just Need a Plan Before you decide to have a sale, consider the ramifications it will have on your relationship with art galleries, collectors, and retailers. What is the reason for your sale? How will you notify your collectors? What language will you need to use on a special sales page on your website or blog? http://artbizblog.com/audio/artonsale.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:47 art sales, discounted art, gallery relationships, art marketing, promoting a sale Alyson B. Stanfield Make Connections Before You Ask for Anything in Return It's easier than ever to meet people, but it requires effort. The results will be worth your time. Don't lament that you're not connected. Do something about it! After you've identified people you'd like to get to know, embrace the attitude that you do not want anything immediately from them. You might request their opinions and ideas, but you will not be asking for a gallery exhibition, a feature article, or sponsorship. http://artbizblog.com/audio/meetpeople.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:36 networking, artist self-promotion, art marketing, artist community Alyson B. Stanfield Getting Past Untitled and Series Numbers Are the titles of your artworks working for you? Do they help people relate to your art? Do they at least cause viewers to stop and think, "Hmmm . . . I wonder what that means"? Titles don't have to say everything, but they should say something. There are five very good reasons for spending time on your titles. http://artbizblog.com/audio/titles.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:38 titling art, untitled artwork, art business, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield 15 Techniques to Attract Web Visitors and Art Buyers You can't just build a website and wait for the traffic to pick up. You have to encourage visits consistently. Look at your online presence, and check all of the details for each outlet. Are you driving traffic to your site wherever you can? http://artbizblog.com/audio/drivetraffic.mp3 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:48 artist websites, web traffic, selling art online, promoting a website Alyson B. Stanfield It's hard to keep going when your art isn't selling well. You could be bummed and negative that your art isn't getting the recognition you think it deserves OR you could invest in your future and persevere. I believe persistence is the number one reason most artists succeed. http://artbizblog.com/audio/remember2010.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:22 artist motivation, art inspiration, selling art Alyson B. Stanfield Get a grip on why some art sells better Your art isn't for everyone. Once you understand this, you'll have an easier time finding the people who appreciate your work. The more people see your art, the more likely you are to hit upon someone who falls in love with it. Likewise, the more you get your art out into the world, the more you'll be able to direct your marketing message to the people who were meant to see it. http://artbizblog.com/audio/whybuy.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:35 artist self-promotions, art pricing, selling art Alyson B. Stanfield Don't dismiss ideas outrightmarketing Artists should practice saying "Yes, and . . ." It's hard to do, but it's powerful. Saying "Yes, and . . ." immediately changes your outlook from negative to positive. It opens up your world to other possibilities. http://artbizblog.com/audio/yesand.mp3 Sun, 9 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:02 artist self-promotions, art marketing, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Don't lose sight of the reason behind your art marketing It's necessary to send out artist newsletters and email blasts, but that isn't your genius. The work that you do in the studio is more important than anything. It should always come first. http://artbizblog.com/audio/backinstudio.mp3 Sun, 2 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:14 artist self-promotions, art marketing, artist studios, studio time, studio schedule Alyson B. Stanfield A 5-part email invitation to encourage newsletter subscriptions Your friends are not open targets for bulk email messages. Ask them politely if they want to be included in your list and make it easy for them to subscribe. Remember to send them a sample of what they'll be receiving and tell them how often they can expect to hear from you. If they don't sign up the first time, email them again in 3-4 months. http://artbizblog.com/audio/emailfriends.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:01 artist self-promotions, artist newsletters, artist emails Alyson B. Stanfield Alternate postcards with email to keep your name in front of fans of your art Postcards are relatively inexpensive to print and mail. Yes, postcard mailings still cost money, but they're cheaper and more personal than buying an ad. Postcards are real mail sent to real people who know and like you. They have an image of your art on the front (hopefully with your name there, too) and are likely to stick around longer than email in an inbox. http://artbizblog.com/audio/postcardstrategy.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:28 artist self-promotions, art marketing strategy, art exhibit invitations, artist postcards, art events Alyson B. Stanfield Older artwork has a place on artists' websites, but not in the main menu Artists who are concerned about showing older work can give it secondary links from the primary art pages on a website. If you're proud of the work and it's still for sale, there's no reason to remove it from your site, but you might not want it featured. Use descriptive categories and treat every page as if someone might land there first -- before seeing the home page. http://artbizblog.com/audio/olderart.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:21 artist websites, art marketing, art portfolios, selling art online Alyson B. Stanfield Protect images of your art while encouraging people to share Artists: Do what you can to protect your images properly -- such as providing proper credit lines with every online image you post -- but don't be so fearful that you miss out on opportunities for others to promote your art for you. Make it easy to be talked about! http://artbizblog.com/audio/makeiteasy.mp3 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:05 artist self-promotion, art marketing, selling art online, blogging Alyson B. Stanfield 3 Steps to Expanding the Audience for Your Art Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com says there is no magic in attracting high-end buyers for your art -- persistence is key http://artbizblog.com/audio/attracthighend.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:46 artist self-promotion, art marketing, art collectors Alyson B. Stanfield You only get one chance to make a first impression Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com asks artists questions about the four areas that are used in promoting their art http://artbizblog.com/audio/spitshine.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:43 artist self-promotion, art marketing, artist image Alyson B. Stanfield Blogging can make you an expert Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to give information freely on the blog in order to establish themselves as expert. http://artbizblog.com/audio/givetoget.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:53 leading workshops, artist blogs, blogging tips Alyson B. Stanfield One-shot announcements are not effective Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artist a 7-step timeline for promoting their art openings and exhibits http://artbizblog.com/audio/getwordout.mp3 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:20 art marketing, artist promotion, self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield You do not have time to be Go-To Answer Guy or Gal Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shows artists how they can be responsive while honoring their boundaries http://artbizblog.com/audio/policyforquestions.mp3 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:19 art business, artist advice, business practices Alyson B. Stanfield Artists should be paid what they are worth Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 6 factors to consider before raising their prices http://artbizblog.com/audio/increaseprices.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:42 art pricing, art business, art market Alyson B. Stanfield Are you too concerned about doing things the right way? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists to throw out the rulebook if something is not working http://artbizblog.com/audio/breakrules.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 3:41 business practices, artist careers, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Asking makes you look smart! Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com prompts artists to pick up the phone and make a call when they are unsure of the instructions http://artbizblog.com/audio/clarification.mp3 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:01 business practices, artist grants, artist submissions Alyson B. Stanfield A picture is worth a thousand words Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com begs artists to share pictures of their accomplishments on their websites and blogs http://artbizblog.com/audio/showoff.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:18 artist websites, artist resumes, artist photos Alyson B. Stanfield Studio time is critical for artists Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shows artists how they can stay connected with their art even when they are uninspired http://artbizblog.com/audio/15minutes.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:41 artist studios, art business, making art Alyson B. Stanfield Do not rely on email for promoting your art Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to use snail mail to stay in touch with art collectors and potential buyers http://artbizblog.com/audio/sendsnailmail.mp3 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:11 art business, artist mailings, artist note cards Alyson B. Stanfield Wow your art patrons with speed, effidiency, and quality Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares with artists 10 ways to under-promise and over-deliver http://artbizblog.com/audio/exceedexpect.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 4:40 art business, art patrons, business advice Alyson B. Stanfield Consistent Design Elements Will Keep the Focus on Your Art Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists that deciding on consistent design elements will bring peace of mind and a more professional appearance http://artbizblog.com/audio/stylesheet.mp3 Sun, 3 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 5:47 artist websites, blog design, selling art online Alyson B. Stanfield Understanding your motives will help you stick to your decisions Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com helps artists set intentions for the New Year http://artbizblog.com/audio/decide.mp3 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:52 artist goals, New Year resolutions, artist motivation Alyson B. Stanfield Make time to tell people you appreciate them Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to send a heartfelt message to one person every day this week http://artbizblog.com/audio/giveheart.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:57 art business, gratitude, social media Alyson B. Stanfield There will always be more to do, but take time to give yourself credit Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to write down what they have achieved over the past year http://artbizblog.com/audio/celebrate2009.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:16 artist goals, achievement, motivation Alyson B. Stanfield Make sure your tweets are music to the ears of your Twitter followers Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to consider what they are tweeting to the world http://artbizblog.com/audio/thinktweet.mp3 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:16 social media, Twitter followers, tweeting guidelines Alyson B. Stanfield Take the pressure off of selling and focus on your guests Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to reward their collectors with a first viewing http://artbizblog.com/audio/preview.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:51 art exhibits, art collectors, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Is your statement in the right place on your website? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com says artist statements are more effective when placed next to the art http://artbizblog.com/audio/poststmt.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:11 artist statements, art marketing, artist promotions Alyson B. Stanfield Don't use old words to describe new work Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 5 tips for writing a more effective artist statement http://artbizblog.com/audio/honestmt.mp3 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:19 artist statements, art marketing, artist promotions Alyson B. Stanfield Save something that you can send to collectors later Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists what to include with a sale and what not to include at the transaction time http://artbizblog.com/audio/finishsale.mp3 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:54 art sales, selling art, art collectors Alyson B. Stanfield Stop procrastinating and get it done Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares her tricks for completing tasks and gives ideas for treats to reward yourself. http://artbizblog.com/audio/trickandtreat.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:36 procrastination, task lists, schedules Alyson B. Stanfield How to Use Blogs, Facebook, and Twitter Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com says creating a mission for your various social media platforms will you from being overwhelmed http://artbizblog.com/audio/smmission.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT 6:08 Twitter, Facebook, blogging Alyson B. Stanfield Thankgiving, Hannukah, and Christmas are just around the corner Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives tips for getting your holiday greetings out on time http://artbizblog.com/audio/prepareholidays.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:39 artists, holiday preparation, holiday cards Alyson B. Stanfield You don't need to worry about the bigger art markets Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares 6 ways artists can control their own art market http://artbizblog.com/audio/artmarket.mp3 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:32 artists, art market, art business Alyson B. Stanfield You can't help other artists who aren't ready to be helped Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists to focus on their own art and accept their artist-friends for where they are in their careers http://artbizblog.com/audio/fixer.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:38 artists, art marketing, artist success Alyson B. Stanfield Your artwork isn't doing you any good if no one sees it Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to exhibit more rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity http://artbizblog.com/audio/outofstudio.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:41 art exhibits, art parties, art sales Alyson B. Stanfield You can't sell anything you don't believe in Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists to do their best work and have faith in it before they try to sell it http://artbizblog.com/audio/believe.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:39 art business, art sales, artist motivation Alyson B. Stanfield Do you have your agenda straight? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 8 tips for a successful meeting http://artbizblog.com/audio/planmeeting.mp3 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:47 art business, artist meetings, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Nothing can take the place of face-to-face interaction Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to get out of the studio, get away from the computer, and get involved with other artists http://artbizblog.com/audio/organizesalon.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:24 artist salons, art marketing, artist groups Alyson B. Stanfield The informal bio Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to inject their personality into their About pages and informal bios http://artbizblog.com/audio/aboutpage.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:59 artist biography, about the artist, artist portfolio Alyson B. Stanfield The formal vs. the informal bio Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com outlines an easy 3-part bio format for artists http://artbizblog.com/audio/workonbio.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:43 artist biography, about the artist, artist portfolio Alyson B. Stanfield Never respond to someone in anger Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares a trick for letting off steam without losing your cool http://artbizblog.com/audio/deepbreath.mp3 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:21 responding in anger, artist advice, email etiquette Alyson B. Stanfield Make sure you cover the 5 Ws and 1 H Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists details to look for when publicizing their art openings and events http://artbizblog.com/audio/doublecheck.mp3 Sun, 2 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:32 artist publicity, art events, art announcements Alyson B. Stanfield Need fresh ideas for your blog or newsletter? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists three ways to find content for their blogs and newsletters while building relationships http://artbizblog.com/audio/someoneelse.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:31 artist newsletters, blog content, art interviews Alyson B. Stanfield Nothing is more gratifying than helping out someone in need Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists to team up with a local celebrity to raise money for a favority charity http://artbizblog.com/audio/contributetalents.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 5:42 charity events, donating art, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Opportunities exist in this economy that did not exist previously Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares an idea for helping your community while helping yourself http://artbizblog.com/audio/storefront.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:50 art galleries, art venues, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Social media can help you cultivate art collector Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to use Twitter to see what all the fuss is about http://artbizblog.com/audio/trytwitter.mp3 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:06 social media, Internet marketing, art collectors Alyson B. Stanfield Every contact you make has potential Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com urges artists not to dismiss contacts made in a prior career http://artbizblog.com/audio/includeconnect.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:52 art marketing, mailing list, art collectors Alyson B. Stanfield Know when to stop gathering information and start taking action Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to listen to their wise inner self http://artbizblog.com/audio/gettowork.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:20 education, art marketing, artist goals Alyson B. Stanfield Being clear on what you need is the first step Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares guidelines when asking for cash or in-kind donations for your art organization http://artbizblog.com/audio/sponsors.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT 5:30 art organizations, art philanthropy, art fundraising Alyson B. Stanfield It doesn't hurt to hear something twice Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com asks artists to refrain from using the four most dangerous words in the English language http://artbizblog.com/audio/listenreadact.mp3 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:12 art marketing, artist learning, artist coaching Alyson B. Stanfield Email is fine, but artists need to use regular mail, too Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com comments on the benefits for using regular mail for your art career http://artbizblog.com/audio/mail.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:54 mail campaigns, art marketing, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield The annual Memorial Day list of reminders for your art career Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares short reminders for staying on track with your art business http://artbizblog.com/audio/remember09.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:23 art business, art career, art marketingonline Alyson B. Stanfield Is it an opportunity or a waste of resources? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists things to look for when starting a relationship with a Web gallery http://artbizblog.com/audio/onlinegallery.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT 6:12 art galleries. artist opportunities, selling art online Alyson B. Stanfield Are you overwhelmed by your task list? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares a secret to help artists manage their tasks for a more productive day http://artbizblog.com/audio/nextaction.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:01 task lists, productivity, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Are you allowing enough time for your ideas to incubate? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists four tips for developing content for their artist talks http://artbizblog.com/audio/packcontent.mp3 Sun, 3 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:24 art presentations, PowerPoint tips, artist talks Alyson B. Stanfield Is your slide presentation stuck in the past? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares tips for keeping the presentation of your work focused on the art http://artbizblog.com/audio/designpp.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT 6:02 art presentations, PowerPoint tips, artist talks Alyson B. Stanfield Do you have the stomach for building an art career? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 6 ideas for igniting the flame for their art business http://artbizblog.com/audio/ignitefire.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2:55 art galleries, artist submissions, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Be professional when contacting art galleries Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists how to submit their art to galleries http://artbizblog.com/audio/givegallery.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:57 art careers, artist motivation, art inspiration Alyson B. Stanfield You could waste time online or spend it wisely Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to take control of their time and use social media to their advantage http://artbizblog.com/audio/carveouttime.mp3 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:47 social media, networking online, artist marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Most people just want to know about the art Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com says artists should use questions to engage art viewers in a deeper conversation http://artbizblog.com/audio/turnaround.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:57 talking about art, art conversations, artist questions Alyson B. Stanfield Make room for better things in your life Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 7 areas to clean out and clean off on the path to getting better organized http://artbizblog.com/audio/springclean.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:52 spring cleaning, get organized, art business Alyson B. Stanfield The art must come first for an artist Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to embrace a disciplined studio practice http://artbizblog.com/audio/returntoart.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:06 making art, studio artist, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield You can generate a buzz even when you don't live near your art exhibit or event Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares ten suggestions for promoting an art event or exhibit from a distance http://artbizblog.com/audio/outoftown.mp3 Sun, 8 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:42 artist promotions, marketing online, art exhibits Alyson B. Stanfield Don't end up regretting mistakes in your email messages Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 6 steps for sending their email announcements, invitations, and newsletters http://artbizblog.com/audio/slowdownemail.mp3 Sun, 1 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:40 email announcements, marketing online, artist newsletters Alyson B. Stanfield There is a silver lining for artists in this recession Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares that now is the time for artists to be contacting their local museums with exhibit proposals http://artbizblog.com/audio/seizeopp.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT 3:30 exhibit proposals, art museums, art exhibits, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Social networking is about making friends Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to summon in-person networking skills to online networking for sites like Facebook and LinkedIn http://artbizblog.com/audio/introducepolitely.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:39 Internet marketing, social networking, online art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield The ways of doing business in the art world are changing Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to enhance their Internet visibility through websites, blogs, email, and social networking http://artbizblog.com/audio/expandonline.mp3 Sun, 8 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT 6:41 Internet marketing, social networking, online art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Your mailing list is your #1 asset Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to use Valentine's Day to connect with the VIPs on their lists http://artbizblog.com/audio/showlove.mp3 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:16 Valentine's Day, art marketing, mailing lists Alyson B. Stanfield Reward your fans with a referral system Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com suggests that affiliate programs might make it easy for artists to get help selling their art http://artbizblog.com/audio/affiliates.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:16 art sales, art marketing, selling techniques, affiliate programs Alyson B. Stanfield Why shouldn't artists offer upgrades like other businesses? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists they can make more money by offering upgrades and shows them how http://artbizblog.com/audio/upgrade.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:46 art sales, art marketing, selling techniques Alyson B. Stanfield You do not need fancy, you need the art and the story Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists suggestions for pitching their stories to magazines http://artbizblog.com/audio/pitchmagazines.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 5:25 pitching to magazines, artist marketing materials, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield A brochure is part of your marketing strategy Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists why they might need a brochure and what should go in it http://artbizblog.com/audio/brochure.mp3 Sun, 4 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4:58 artist brochures, art business, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Why miss this opportunity? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to create a vision for the New Year http://artbizblog.com/audio/blastoff.mp3 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:08 artists, art business, artist goals Alyson B. Stanfield This week is just for you Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com advises artists to use the next week to clean up incompletes and start fresh http://artbizblog.com/audio/looseends.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:11 artists, art business, artist goals Alyson B. Stanfield Stop looking at the things on your To Do List Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com asks artists to take time out and write down their annual accomplishments http://artbizblog.com/audio/acknowledge.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:28 artists, art inspiration, artist goals Alyson B. Stanfield Once you invite people into your home or studio, you had better make them feel welcome Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists some things to think when handling sales at an event http://artbizblog.com/audio/host2.mp3 Sun, 7 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:26 open studios, art sales, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Once you invite people into your home or studio, you had better make them feel welcome Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists a list of thirteen things to do to prepare for an open studio or holiday party http://artbizblog.com/audio/host1.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:32 open studios, holiday parties, networking, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Saying Thank You should be ingrained in your art business and your life Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists four ways to incorporate a gratitude practice for a more abundant art career and life http://artbizblog.com/audio/gratitude.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:49 gratitude, artist communication, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Most people do not know how to look at or talk about art Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists suggestions for using questions to engage and empower art viewers http://artbizblog.com/audio/questioningstrategies.mp3 Sun, 9 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:40 artist communication, talking about art, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield A community is more valuable than an art audience Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to build community for their art http://artbizblog.com/audio/nurturecommunity.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:54 artist communication, self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Do dire news reports have you fearing the worst for your art career? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to be strong and determined in this economic downturn http://artbizblog.com/audio/affirmeconomy.mp3 Sun, 2 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:25 economic downturn, artist motivation, art market Alyson B. Stanfield What if you changed your art career by taking a little action? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com scares artists for Halloween with a number of What If questions http://artbizblog.com/audio/spookyourself.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:35 art business, artist motivation, art careers Alyson B. Stanfield Even artists need some kind of guidelines for ethical business practices Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shows artists ten areas in which they should exhibit ethical behavior http://artbizblog.com/audio/playnice.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:53 art business, artist ethics, business ethics Alyson B. Stanfield Drive traffic to your blog with good content Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists five tips for improving their blogging skills http://artbizblog.com/audio/betterblog.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:13 art blogs, art marketing, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Market your art online, in person, and in print Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists that self-promotion is a routine, not a campaign http://artbizblog.com/audio/promoteconsistently.mp3 Sun, 5 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:51 art careers, self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Learn from artists who came before you Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists three tips for looking at their art businesses differently http://artbizblog.com/audio/gaininsight.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:23 art careers, artist success, artist stories Alyson B. Stanfield The components of an exhibit proposal Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives advice for submitting a proposal for a proposal for an art exhibit http://artbizblog.com/audio/exproposal.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:20 art proposals, art exhibits, exhibit proposals Alyson B. Stanfield The components of an art proposal Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives advice for submitting a proposal for an art commission http://artbizblog.com/audio/submitproposal.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:20 art proposals, art commissions, writing a proposal Alyson B. Stanfield You cannot give your art to every cause Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to think about donating their art before they give http://artbizblog.com/audio/donateart.mp3 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:06 donating art, art organizations, philanthropy Alyson B. Stanfield Sometimes you just have to go for it Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares with artists a process for making decisions http://artbizblog.com/audio/assessrisk.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:12 artist marketing, art career, artist goals Alyson B. Stanfield Your Mailing List is Your Number 1 Asset Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists a good example of why they should leave people on their mailing lists indefinitely http://artbizblog.com/audio/shrinkmlglist.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:19 artist marketing, self-promotion, mailing lists Alyson B. Stanfield Lay Out Your Curriculum Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to continue to learn about art and to make their art stronger http://artbizblog.com/audio/curriculum.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:20 artist marketing, art education, art classes Alyson B. Stanfield You do your art a disservice if your email is sloppy or inconsiderate Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares with artists seven things to consider for proper email etiquette http://artbizblog.com/audio/tweakemail.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:40 artist self-promotion, art marketing, email etiquette Alyson B. Stanfield Artists cannot depend on a good thing forever Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists steps toward diversifying their galleries, consultants, and other venues http://artbizblog.com/audio/diversify.mp3 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:36 artist self-promotion, art marketing, art galleries Alyson B. Stanfield Sometimes you need to transition away from using a business name Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com explains to artists when it is the right time to use business names and when they should return to using their own names http://artbizblog.com/audio/useanothername.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT 7:06 artist self-promotion, art marketing, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Make sure we know you are the artist Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com says art history is a history of individuals, not of companies http://artbizblog.com/audio/useyourname.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:47 artist self-promotion, art marketing, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Artists can promote their art by having a sale Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists ideas for having a sale without alienating buyers and gallery dealers http://artbizblog.com/audio/sale.mp3 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:16 art sales, art promotions, art business advice Alyson B. Stanfield Set the standard for your art career Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com says you do not have to wear white gloves--just respect the art http://artbizblog.com/audio/treatmuseum.mp3 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:10 art museums, art careers, art business advice Alyson B. Stanfield Avoid art business mistakes before they happen Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives 4 tips for clear communication http://artbizblog.com/audio/assumenothing.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:41 artist self-promotion, communication tips, art business advice Alyson B. Stanfield Stop saying Yes to every opportunity Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com tells artists how they can start saying No while honoring their goals http://artbizblog.com/audio/sayno.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:58 artist self-promotion, artist motivation, career advice Alyson B. Stanfield Do not wait to get the word out about your art exhibit Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares ideas for helping artists promote their exhibit well in advance http://artbizblog.com/audio/startnow3.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:48 artist self-promotion, art exhibit, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Do not wait to get the word out about your art exhibit Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists 22 things they can do to promote their exhibit and build anticipation for an art opening http://artbizblog.com/audio/startnow2.mp3 Sat, 7 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:30 artist self-promotion, art exhibit, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Do not wait to get the word out about your art exhibit Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists the first step in promoting their exhibit and building anticipation for an art opening http://artbizblog.com/audio/startnow1.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:51 artist self-promotion, art exhibit, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Some reminders for your art career Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares her annual Memorial Day list of things you want to remember for building an art business http://artbizblog.com/audio/remember_08.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:30 art business, artist resources, artist reminders Alyson B. Stanfield Are you sabotaging your success? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shows you how to communicate that you are a professional artist so that others take you seriously http://artbizblog.com/audio/seriously.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:36 art business, artist resources, organizing Alyson B. Stanfield What is most important to you? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives you a way to make sure you accomplish what needs to be accomplished http://artbizblog.com/audio/prioritize.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:18 art business, artist resources, organizing Alyson B. Stanfield Are you neglecting your blog? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com provides a quick checklist for artist blogs that have been neglected http://artbizblog.com/audio/blogcheckup.mp3 Tue, 6 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:18 artist blogs, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Are you neglecting your web site? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com provides a quick checklist for artist Web sites that have been neglected http://artbizblog.com/audio/webcheckup.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:28 artist websites, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Sometimes you have to wallow, but then... Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives you ten things you can do to hasten your emergence from a slump or from burnout http://artbizblog.com/audio/slump.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:54 art inspiration, artist motivation Alyson B. Stanfield How much artwork does an artist need? Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives her thoughts on what a body of work is and how you know when you have it for your art career http://artbizblog.com/audio/bodyofwork.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:38 art exhibits, art career, making art Alyson B. Stanfield It's time to move on Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to forgive themselves and move forward with their art careers http://artbizblog.com/audio/forgiveyourself.mp3 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:08 art marketing, artist inspiration, artist motivation Alyson B. Stanfield Organize an art exchange Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares ideas for artists who want to show their art in other cities http://artbizblog.com/audio/tradespaces.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:29 art marketing, art exhibits, art venues Alyson B. Stanfield Photos of you help people relate to you Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives artists ideas for the kinds of photos they can use of themselves online http://artbizblog.com/audio/actionshots.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:02 art career advice, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield You do not get what you do not ask for Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to stay in control of their careers by asking http://artbizblog.com/audio/ask.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:42 art career advice, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Know when it is appropriate to add names to your artist mailing list Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com gives guidelines for adding names--especially for email lists http://artbizblog.com/audio/cautionmlglists.mp3 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:51 internet marketing, artist mailing lists, artist newsletters Alyson B. Stanfield Artists should understand formatting, resizing, and emailing of digital images --and more Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shares a list of things every artist should be able to do with digital images http://artbizblog.com/audio/digitalimages.mp3 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:25 internet marketing, artist blogs, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Think of your artist Web site, blog and newsletter as part of a strategy Alyson Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com shows artists how to drive traffic from blogs to Web sites and from newsletters to blogs and Web sites http://artbizblog.com/audio/emarketing.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:36 internet marketing, artist web sites, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Know how to stand out in the crowded art market Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shows artists how to decide where they fit in and how to keep an eye on competitors http://artbizblog.com/audio/competition.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:07 art careers, artist motivation, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Your art career goals can be achieved with baby steps Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com helps artist break down big visions into manageable steps http://www.artbizcoach.com/podcasts/makeprogress.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:02 art careers, artist motivation, success for artists Alyson B. Stanfield Only you can define what it means to be a successful artist Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com helps guide artists to finding a vision for their art careers http://www.artbizcoach.com/podcasts/whatyouwant.mp3 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT 6:24 art careers, artist motivation, success for artists Alyson B. Stanfield You have to give them something they want Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives you three guidelines for building your artist mailing list http://www.artbizcoach.com/podcasts/getpplsignup.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:18 artist self-promotion, art marketing, artist mailing list Alyson B. Stanfield Setting goals for your art exhibit will give you direction Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com helps artists decide what they want from exhibiting their art http://www.artbizcoach.com/podcasts/wantfromex.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:17 art careers, artist goals, art exhibitions Alyson B. Stanfield A checklist to help artists know how to spend valuable resources Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives artists a list of questions to ponder before spending time and money on juried art shows http://www.artbizcoach.com/podcasts/assessjuriedex.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT 5:13 art careers, juried exhibits, art exhibitions Alyson B. Stanfield Without your art, you are not an artist Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com says artists should never choose marketing over making art http://www.artbizcoach.com/podcasts/putartfirst.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT 3:31 artist marketing, art careers, art making, artist motivation Alyson B. Stanfield With so many self-promotion ideas, where is an artist to begin? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com says you need not be overwhelmed by all of the art marketing possibilities--you just need to prioritize http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/podcast-do-what.html Tue, 1 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT 4:29 artist marketing, artist motivation, art careers, setting goals Alyson B. Stanfield What will you accomplish for your art career in the New Year? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com says you should not leave possible wins to chance, but should plan them in advance http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/12/podcast-plan-yo.html Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:54 artist marketing, artist motivation, art careers, setting goals Alyson B. Stanfield Take stock of what you have accomplished for your art career this past year Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com provides a list of questions to help you remember your accomplishments. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/12/podcast-celebra.html Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:18 artist marketing, artist motivation, art careers Alyson B. Stanfield What is an artist mailing list and what are you going to do with it? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com defines what a mailing list is for artists and when to use regular mail and email http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/12/podcast-master.html Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:16 artist marketing, art patrons, artist mailing list Alyson B. Stanfield Should the artist have to pay half of the reception? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses some of the artist-gallery fiduciary responsibilities http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/12/podcast-negotia.html Sun, 2 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:57 artist marketing, art galleries, artist finances Alyson B. Stanfield Guidelines and encouragement for building an artist mailing list Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives artists strategies for building a mailing list http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/11/podcast-dont-de.html Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:57 artist marketing, mailing lists, self-promotion, artists Alyson B. Stanfield Five outlets for your press release. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com tells artists how to use press releases to get the word out. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/11/podcast-post-an.html Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:14 artist marketing, publicity tips, news releases, press releases Alyson B. Stanfield Artists should write news releases for exhibits, classes, awards, and more. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to write news releases for their audience, not just for the press. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/11/podcast-write-a.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:22 artist marketing, publicity tips, news releases, press releases Alyson B. Stanfield Where is the money for your art career going? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to get real with their finances http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/11/podcast-patch-t.html Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:29 artist marketing, personal finances, business strategies Alyson B. Stanfield Sometimes fear is a legitimate motivation for action Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com spooks artists into art marketing action http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/podcast-spook-y.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:18 marketing, motivation, artist self-promotion Alyson B. Stanfield Nothing in exhibition design is accidental Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shows artists how to look at other exhibitions to make them better curators of their own work http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/podcast-pick-ap.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT 3:36 art exhibitions, art installations, exhibition design Alyson B. Stanfield Two bodies of artwork equals two artist statements Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shares why one artist statement might not be enough . http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/podcast-shake-t.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:15 artist statement, artist self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Tips for artists on writing their biographies and statements Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com tells you the difference between an statement and bio and gives you suggestions for both. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/podcast-straigh.html Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:21 artist statement, artist biographies, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Advice for artists on how to organize their overflowing inboxes Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives you her thoughts on how to stay sane when the emails are flooding your inbox. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/podcast-get-rea.html Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:05 artist, time management, organizing email Alyson B. Stanfield Advice for artists on how to balance studio and computer time Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives you her thoughts on how to stay sane when the emails are flooding your inbox.. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/09/podcast-get-rea.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:58 artist, time management, organizing email Alyson B. Stanfield The advice from one panel for submitting public art proposals Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shares tips for a winning public art proposal. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/09/podcast-believe.html Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:36 artist, public art proposals, art juries Alyson B. Stanfield Find out what makes the good blogs good Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com walks you through an exercise to make your artist blog better http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/09/podcast-deconst.html Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:44 artist blog, art blogs, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Seducing is more fun than selling Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses how to powerfully attract viewers for your art. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/09/podcast-seduce-.html Sat, 1 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:07 artist, art collectors, Josiah McElheny Alyson B. Stanfield Free your time and mind for more creativity Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives artists a list of seven routines they can implement to build their careers. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/08/podcast-relish-.html Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:16 artist, creativity, art careers Alyson B. Stanfield Do your exhibit spaces match your art career vision? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives artists a list of items to consider when looking at potential art venues. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/08/podcast-assess-.html Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT 3:32 artist, art exhibits, art careers Alyson B. Stanfield Opportunities are all around you. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com encourages you to explore the art in your community. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/08/podcast-discove.html Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT 3:34 artist, art exhibits, art careers Alyson B. Stanfield Are you ready for an emergency? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives you a list of nine ways to prepare for an emergency http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/08/protect-your-ar.html Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:41 artist, art business, art careers, emergency preparedness Alyson B. Stanfield Anti-journaling for artists. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives you ideas for unstructured writing about your art. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/08/gather-your-art.html Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:32 artist, art marketing, art motivation Alyson B. Stanfield Sell more art by telling better stories. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com invites you to tell more intriguing stories about your art. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/07/podcast-work-on.html Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:02 artist, art marketing, art motivation Alyson B. Stanfield How to distinguish yourself and your art from other artists. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to steal some of the spotlight for themselves. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/07/break-away-from.html Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:06 artist, art marketing, art motivation Alyson B. Stanfield For artists who would like to see their art in museum exhibitions and collections. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shares information on how art museums operate and how artists might fit in. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/07/podcast-get-r-1.html Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:28 artist, art marketing, art museums Alyson B. Stanfield Getting art in museum exhibitions and collections should be a long-range goal for artists. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shares information on how art museums operate and how artists might fit in. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/07/podcast-get-rea.html Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:04 artist, art marketing, art museums Alyson B. Stanfield If your friends and family aren't supportive of your artist-life, find new friends. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to find cheerleaders for their art. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/06/podcast-search-.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:42 artist, art marketing, art motivation Alyson B. Stanfield Be in tune with your environment--for your art and for your marketing. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shows artists how they can benefit from noticing the ordinary. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/06/podcast-notice-.html Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:09 artist, art marketing, art business Alyson B. Stanfield How you can benefit from titling your art. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com gives artists five good reasons for titling their artwork. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/06/podcast_dodge_a.html Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT 7:08 artist, art marketing, art business Alyson B. Stanfield A few reminders for being both artist and businessperson. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com shares art career reminders in this special Memorial Day podcast. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/05/podcast_remembe.html Tue, 29 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:31 artist, art marketing, art business Alyson B. Stanfield Are you giving away control of your art career? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com tells artists they really do have control of their careers. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/05/podcast_assume_.html Tue, 22 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:38 artist, art marketing, art business advice Alyson B. Stanfield Are you ignoring your future well-being? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com encourages artists to get real with their finances. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/05/podcast_check_y.html Tue, 15 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:16 artist, art marketing, artist finances Alyson B. Stanfield Does your business card say you're serious? Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses artists' business cards: what they look like, what's on them, and how to print them. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/05/podcast_evaluat.html Tue, 8 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:22 artist, self-promotion, art marketing, business cards Alyson B. Stanfield Keep track of your accomplishments as the occur. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses your artist's resume. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/05/podcast_create_.html Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:06 artist, self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Art pricing shouldn't be that hard -- but it is. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses how to get your art pricing on track. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/04/podcast_nail_yo.html Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:40 artist, self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield You don't have to sound like a salesperson to sell your art. Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses why you should get excited about your work and share it with the world. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/04/podcast_share_d.html Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:14 artist, self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield Why it's not okay to have a boring bio Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses why you should inject colorful language into your artist bio. http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/04/podcast_spice_u.html Mon, 9 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:37 artist, self-promotion, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield How artists can use an interview to profile themselves Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses what artists should do when asked to profile themselves http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/04/podcast_intervi.html Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:24 artist, self-promotion, interviews Alyson B. Stanfield Why an artist image is important for marketing Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com discusses what an artist brand is and why it's important http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/03/podcast_strengt.html Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMT 5:30 artist, branding, art marketing Alyson B. Stanfield How to focus your blog for more impact Alyson Stanfield from ArtBizCoach.com interviews artist Margret Short to find out how she has used her blog to generate enthusiasm about an ongoing project and upcoming art exhibit. http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/09/blog_far_in_adv_1.html Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:43 artist, blogging, art marketing no