5 Strategies for Successfully Marketing Art on Social Media
Over the last several posts, we’ve been discussing the ins and outs of marketing through social media. While there are a number of RedDot readers who are successfully selling art…
How to Get Collectors to Follow You on Social Media
Over the last few posts, and throughout the comments on those posts, we’ve seen that, while it may not be easy, artists are selling art through social media. Through careful…
Discussion: What do you Feel is the Best Social Media Platform for Marketing Your Art?
Over the last several weeks, I’ve begun a discussion with artists about marketing art through social media. In today’s post, I would like to ask for your input and thoughts…
Mastering the Art of Talking About Your Art in Public: A Comprehensive Guide
Want to Save this Guide? Download it for Free! Click on the image below, or here. Introduction Before I begin, a confession. There was a time when the mere thought…
Showing Your Art in Cafés, Restaurants, Banks and Other Venues
Let me begin by admitting up front that I am probably the wrong person to write this post. I own an art gallery and my entire focus is on selling…
Podcast | Finding Success Selling Art on Facebook – An Interview with Robert MacGinnis
Many artists wonder if marketing art on Facebook is a viable strategy. Oregon artist Robert MacGinnis, who describes himself as “old school,” was reluctant to sign up for Facebook when…
Mastering the Art of Framing
As a gallery owner, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of framing on artwork. Over the years, I’ve gleaned a wealth of knowledge about the impact of framing on both…
Book Summary: The Age of Voltaire | A History of Civilization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756
I’m taking a bit of a different turn on the blog today. Alongside art and the art business, I love reading – from artist biographies and art history to a…
It Turns Out Art Still Matters for Students, Even Those Seeking a STEM Education
As a gallery owner and a passionate advocate for the arts, I’ve been closely watching the trends in arts education, particularly the disheartening funding cuts in recent decades. Recently, I…
Negotiating and Discounting to Sell Your Art
The title of this post might make you shudder. Many artists bristle at the concept that an artist or gallery might discount the retail price of a piece of art…