by jamesp | May 5, 2009 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Marketing, Resources
Two refugees from the corporate world have started up America Creates, a new artists site with some interesting features. The website is unique for a number of reasons, and stands out among the crowd of wannabe art destination sites. For starters, its... by jamesp | Apr 21, 2009 | Archive, Marketing, Resources
I read a post on Havi Brook’s site (The Fluent Life) recently about her email hiatus. Briefly, she’s not answering any email anymore. Now, whoa, before you say, “How can that happen?” you might want to read her thoughts. She makes a lot of... by jamesp | Apr 6, 2009 | Archive, Art Show Voodoo, Marketing
Ran across this consultant via @clintavo (Fine Art Views) on Twitter. Quite a personality and she makes sense, too. If you are stuck, she can destuckify you with her smart techniques that biggify yourself. No kidding. Check out The Fluent Self if you just want a... 
by jamesp | Feb 21, 2009 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Marketing
I use a simple sign printed both sides on aluminum, hanging from the awning support. It’s small enough to be unobtrusive, yet visible from several booths away. I use a couple of lengths of hardware chain and zip ties to fasten it. Quick, durable, doesn’t... by jamesp | Nov 7, 2008 | Archive, Ethics, Marketing, Photography
My work consists of two kinds of prints: canvas gallery wraps and traditional matted and framed prints. The canvases are all long skinny aspect ratios, both horizontal and vertical; the prints are all 2:3 aspect ratio, so the mix isn’t too glaring in the booth.... by jamesp | Oct 25, 2008 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Marketing, Resources
Here are a few good books on doing art shows, and marketing yourself as an artist: Art Fair Sourcebook is the best database of show information on the top 600 shows in the country. Published yearly, it’s a subscription based product, available in geographic...