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How
to Create Your Reputation as an Artist
By
Steve Popkin
Creating Your Reputation!
Make your name a household name! Easier said than done. But that's what will
create the "sought after" effect. Now, there are a few steps that you can
get started to do this.
1. Attend lots of art shows that you can exhibit your work at. Give out
sample postcards of your work and
absolutely collect visitors' information
when they visit your booth. The larger your database of potential buyers,
the greater your chance of selling them in the future. This is an often over
looked method of selling...future buyers established today.
2. Send out Press Releases about you and your work to various media channels
in your area and around the country. This could be to introduce a special
commemorative line of art your doing tied into a local event or special
holiday or anniversary. The Public media (TV & Radio) are always looking for
public interest stories. What about your intarsia work could you adapt to meet this
interest? People that are seen on TV are given the gift of instant
credibility. The secret is setting yourself apart from the crowd.
3. Give away some of your work to charity auctions where high profile people
will be attending. Your work will automatically get associated with the
quality of the event. These charity auctions typically are designed to raise
funds and attract philanthropic members who are eager to buy items at the
auction. Your work will essentially be lifted in their eyes just from the
association. This again could lead to future sales if you market yourself
properly at the event. You want well known people as collectors. It is worth
giving away some work to say that "so and so" collects your work.
Remember...credibility.
Steve Popkin, a veteran glass artist, makes it easy for artists to become
successful. Learn the secrets most artists and craftsmen will never know
about selling artwork in his complimentary e-course just visit http://www.thethrivingartist.com
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