Art and Craft Fairs - UK

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Comment by Jo Whitehead on November 27, 2009 at 9:54am

The Arts Factory is combining a crafts makret with the Farmer’s Market on Church Green, Keighley, West Yorkshire on Sunday December 13 and have 15 stalls available. It will be a big “Ho Ho Ho” Christmas event in collaboration with the parish council with Christmassy stuff going on. Covered Stalls are only £15 (!) so if you are interested send me a message quick!
Jo.whitehead@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Comment by Jo Whitehead on November 19, 2009 at 10:16am

After a lot of faffing about and a steep learning curve(hey, who said we were good at everything)? Artists in Business has launched our Newsletter.
What's in it then? Well, we're glad you asked. There will be articles about arts business (naturally), features on different artists, updates and useful links AND if you sign up before December 1 2009 you will be entered into a free draw.

What's the prize? A selection of fused glass christmas decorations courtesy of Glassprimitif will be sent out to one lucky winner.

What's the catch? There is none. We will not send you spam or sell your details onto a third party. You can unsubscribe at any time (but we hope you won't.

How do I sign up? Just type your email address into the box on the right hand side of the blog and wait for the confirmation email. We will send you regular emails (but not too regular - we don't want to be a pest)!

Artists in Business Mean Business!

Comment by Jo Whitehead on November 7, 2009 at 7:38am

Twitter is pointless - or so it seems. Thousands of people typing 140 character messages about everything and anything. And who WANTS to read about someone-you-have-never-met's allergies, what their cute pet did today or how much they hate (insert politician's name here)? BUT like all social networking tools you CAN make Twitter work for you. The secret to using Twitter to promote your art is Quality not Quantity. Artists in Business can tell you how!

Here are some pointers:
1. Stop following people who do not follow you.
2. Remove all those people who are following you that you probably wouldn't really want a relationship with such as people who bombard you with links with every tweet.
3. Use Direct Messaging to send worthwhile and interesting information about yourself.
4. Update your Twitter Home Page with goodi mages (or logo) add your website and a short Bio.
5. Don't limit yourself to 140 characters - send tweets in a block of information.
6. Add a link to your Twitter account in forum posts, chat rooms, on your blog and Face book.

If you have found this blog post useful please follow me on Twitter and tweet about it too!

Artists in Business Mean Business!

Comment by Jo Whitehead on October 17, 2009 at 5:17am

The Arts Factory will be hosting an Arts Market in Ilkley on the following dates:
March 13 2010
April 10 2010
May 8 2010
July 17 2010
September 25 2010
October 23 2010
December 11 2010
at Riddings Hall on The Grove.
What makes this market so different? It's not a craft fair but a Selling Exhibition showcasing the work of local artists and artisans. There will be painters, photographers, silver smiths, textile artists, ceramic artists and jewellers displaying their art. There will also be a tea room at the venue serving home made cakes and scones.
The Arts Factory has been managing exhibitions and promoting local artists since 1999 and has recently ventured into arts markets to support the local arts economy. Entrance to all our events is FREE and everyone is welcome. The market will be from 10am to 4pm. For more details please contact Jo Whitehead on 01535 685060 or visit our website http://kafgallery.blogspot.com

Comment by Jo Whitehead on October 3, 2009 at 4:23am

If you submit your work to a commercial gallery then some time in your life you will need to sign an agreement.
If you don't have an agreement or contract how do you know if the arrangement is fair? That your work is protected? That the gallery will make every effort to sell your work? This week Artists in Business discusses the artist's/craftsperson's contract and what you should expect it to contain.
Check out our new post on 5 October "A Pound of Flesh - Gallery percentages"
http://artistsinbusiness.blogspot.com

Artists in Business Mean Business!

Comment by Jo Whitehead on September 17, 2009 at 4:50am

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Do you sell your art/craft in partnership with someone else? Artists in Business has a new article about setting up and managing successful partnerships.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on September 4, 2009 at 9:52am

How do you start to write an Artist's Statement? What should it include? What shouldn't it include? The artist’s statement is subjective and AIB can give you OUR perspective on the subject and help you to write a compelling and interesting statement.
We have examples and exercises to help you draft the perfect statement that will both describe your artistic processes and show case your work.

Visit Artists in business, a blog written FOR artists ABOUT business.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 30, 2009 at 5:31am

Do you know who your customer is? Do you know their tastes and shopping preferences? Do you know when and where they like to shop? Being able to identify who, and identify with, your customer will help you to plan an effective marketing strategy.

Artists in Business take you through the process of devising a customer profile to help you understand your potential customers' buying habits. Research your existing customer and use the information to plan your next marketing strategy.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 25, 2009 at 12:33am

"In the Studio" is a regular feature showing artists' studios. Whether you work in a purpose-built studio, a shed, an attic or at the kitchen table, we are interested in seeing where you create your art. If you would like to be featured "In the Studio" contact Artists in Business via the email link at the bottom of the page and prepare a short write up and four jpegs too.

Comment by Jo Whitehead on August 18, 2009 at 4:28am

If you are an artist, would you want advice about your framing? Choosing the right frame is quite difficult as much of it is down to personal taste but I sometimes wonder whether artists put enough thought into their choice of framing. What do you think? Artists in Business

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