Holly Bynoe & the Top 10 Links of the Month

ARTIST: Holly Bynoe, Imperial, digital collage

THIS MONTH: How to deal with difficult clients; market research for artists; worst advice ever for small businesses and startups; marketing 101 for freelance writers; free tip sheets and templates for small businesses and non-profits; and, more....

Charlene Vickers & the Top 10 Links of the Month

ARTIST: Charlene Vickers, Sleeman Makazin, denim, beads and beer case

THIS MONTH: Understanding your target market; applying for grants, residencies and funding assistance; five myths of Internet marketing; self-publishing art books; how to craft the perfect press release; and, more....

Gabrielle Manglou & the Top 10 Links of the Month

ARTIST: Gabrielle Manglou, Voler dans les plumes, mixed-media digital print 

THIS MONTH: How to really set yourself apart from the rest; corporate art clients; an introduction to crowdfunding; how not to get yourself reviewed; and, more....

Erin Finley & the Top 10 Links of the Month

ARTIST: Erin Finley, Portrait of the artist in Louis Vuitton and maxi pad with wings,
black and metallic ink on paper

THIS MONTH: The psychology of undercharging; how to set up a blog for beginners; professional guidelines for artists; the key to independent film marketing; and, more....

Two Cool Arts Marketing Videos

Here are two really good arts marketing videos that will be useful to artists and creative business owners alike. The second one, although focused on 3-D artists specifically, should still leave you with some new promotion ideas. Enjoy!

The Wealthy Artist: 6 Myths and 6 Tips on Marketing your Art from CanvasPop on Vimeo.

How to Raise Your Profile as an Artist from Andrew Price on Vimeo.

Lose the Crutch of Control

PHOTOGRAPHER: Buaiansayapanomali, Alone

If I asked you to recall a major accomplishment in your life, you would not only remember the effort it took, the commitment involved, or your unwavering tenacity, but also the support you were given along the way. At times, it is the latter point — other people's support — that some creative business types shy away from. To those for whom this applies, my advice to you is to lose the control.

Tim Okamura & the Top 10 Links of the Month

 

ARTIST: Tim Okamura, The Crown

THIS MONTH: 5 reasons why artists need social media; why your mailing list is your number one asset; how to network on a daily basis; how to avoid deadbeat clients; and, more....

Amanda Strong & the Top 10 Links of the Week

PHOTOGRAPHER: Amanda Strong

THIS WEEK: How NOT to use the Internet to find investors for your film or theatre project; 50 questions to evaluate the quality of your Web site; the seven deadly sins of submitting a self-published book; and, more....