Podcasts about art storefronts

The most influential poster in the history of art was an ad for a play. It was designed by a broke, unknown illustrator who only got the job because he was the one stuck working over the holidays. His name was Alphonse Mucha, and that single commission — a rush job nobody else wanted — turned him into the father of Art Nouveau. He didn't sit in a studio and find his direction. A customer handed it to him. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar That's the heart of this episode: a commission isn't a compromise. It's an idea-generation machine. A client drags you somewhere you'd never have chosen on your own — and every so often, that detour becomes your entire career. It happened to Mucha. It happened to a portrait painter named George Stubbs who took a few horse commissions and ended up the greatest equine painter who ever lived. It happened to a studio photographer named Dorothea Lange the day a government assignment sent her into the migrant camps. But before we get to the good news, we have to clear out the lies. The longer you spend in this business, the more you realize the "sacred truths" of the art world are mostly nonsense — and most of them are really just hobbyist rules wearing a business suit. (If you've heard me draw the hobbyist-vs-business line before, this is where it earns its keep — same line that runs under The Long Game.) In this episode: The Christmas shift that invented Art Nouveau — how Mucha got the job nobody wanted and never looked back Six "sacred truths" of the art business that are complete nonsense — and the one thing wrong with every single one of them "You need a niche before you can start" — why you don't pick your niche; the work reveals it "Good art sells itself" — the $128 of thrift-store junk that resold for $3,612 on stories alone, a $3.5M violin that earned $32 in a subway, and the painter who went from unsold to $2.5 million without changing a brushstroke "Never discount your work" — why that rule is real, why it isn't yours, and what the galleries who preach it actually do behind closed doors The line in the sand: hobby or business? Drucker said a business has exactly one purpose — to create a customer — and in that equation, you don't get the last word. The market does. "Nobody bought it, so I'm a failure" — the lie that makes good artists quit, and why Picasso died holding roughly 45,000 of his own unsold works Why constraints beat the blank canvas — Stravinsky, and the bet that produced Green Eggs and Ham in 50 words The honest catch: when a commission becomes a cage instead of a doorway, and how to tell the difference This week's homework: take the one commission you'd normally turn down — the weird request, the subject you'd never choose, the client who wants something slightly off from your usual. Say yes to it. Then watch where it drags you. Reply or DM me what you learned — I read every single one. Resources mentioned: Art Storefronts — the storefront engine for working artists The Mucha Foundation — the Gismonda poster and the birth of Art Nouveau Significant Objects — the experiment that turned $128 of junk into $3,612 with nothing but stories Pearls Before Breakfast — the Washington Post's Pulitzer-winning Joshua Bell subway story Freakonomics: The Hidden Side of the Art Market — how art is really priced (and why prices "only go up") Related episodes: The Gallery Test — Should Artists List Prices on Their Website? The Long Game — Why Your Website Will Still Be Working in 2055 POD and Samples — What Wyland and Gray Malin Actually Do 20 Ways to Grow Your Email List as an Artist — hobbyist or business, the honest cut So here's the takeaway. If you're a hobbyist, make whatever you want, forever, and be happy — there's no shame in it. But if you want a business, stop waiting for the market to reward your purity, because it never will. Go meet it. Say yes to the commission, the weird job, the thing you'd never have chosen — because that yes creates a customer, which is the only thing that makes you a business, and it just might drag you, like it dragged Mucha off that holiday shift, straight into the work you were put here to make. Stay Up To Date With The Latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast

You don't own your followers. You own your list. Every platform you're on is rented — the landlord can change the rules or close the door anytime. Your email list is the one audience nobody can take from you. The good news: it doesn't have to be huge. Three hundred of the right people is enough to run a real art business — which is exactly why you want three thousand, then thirty thousand, then three hundred thousand. This is the foundational one: why email matters, the creative ways to capture it, and the latest tradecraft. Almost no artists do this well. (We covered why the basics outlast everything in The Long Game — this is the basics, weaponized.) The unlock isn't new places. It's the places you're already standing — the booth, the bio link, the DM, the box you're shipping, the car in your driveway. Every one is a capture opportunity you're wasting. In this episode: The trifecta — phone, email, snail mail — and why email is the cheapest and easiest one to own Hobbyist or business? The honest cut, and why every opportunity is an email-capture opportunity The four online venues: your website (footer to popup to content upgrades), bio links, DMs, and comments The 11–15 second popup rule — the delay that converts at 6.45%, and why a zero-second popup kills it The Birthday Club, the new favorite opt-in: some people are birthday people, and if they are, they love it (3–4x) Just ask, then shut up — the DM play most artists never run The three offline venues: in-person events, the QR-code layer, and direct mail The clipboard and the fishbowl — $0 plays that are 150 years old and still work QR car magnets — the hero play nobody in art is running yet (about $35 a pair) Direct mail at $0.40 a piece — your art in 1,000 mailboxes around your gallery for less than a Meta ad The compounding math — how the basics become $800K–$1M over ten years Wyland and Gray Malin run this at the highest level — get on their lists and watch (see POD and Samples) This week's homework: pick three tactics. One online, one offline, and one you'd never have considered. Set them up by Friday. Then reply or DM me your three — I read every single one. Resources mentioned: Art Storefronts — the storefront engine for working artists Linktree — a bio-link service that turns your one link into a mini-website Sticker Mule car magnets — for the QR car-magnet play GotPrint — EDDM direct-mail postcards, ~$0.40 a piece Wyland and Gray Malin — get on their lists for the master class Related episodes: The Long Game — Why Your Website Will Still Be Working in 2055 POD and Samples — What Wyland and Gray Malin Actually Do The Gallery Test — Should Artists List Prices on Their Website? All Oars In — The Anatomy of a Sale So pick your three. A clipboard on the table, a real opt-in in your bio, a magnet on the car. You don't have to run every play — just start capturing in the places you're already standing. Followers are rented. The list is yours. All roads lead to email. Stay Up To Date With The Latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast

There's one number that should end the price-on-request debate forever: artworks with visible prices sell 2-6 times more often than the same works with hidden prices. The data is in. The artists are still hiding the prices. This episode runs the gallery test on your website. A real gallery prices the work, frames it, lights it, and puts a checkout at the desk. Christie's, Sotheby's, Gagosian, 1stDibs — every serious art business does this online too. Almost no working artist does. Today we close that gap. In this episode: The gallery test — the one rule every digital decision should pass The 5 things almost every artist website gets wrong "Oooooh so mysterious" — why "contact for pricing" is the gallery with the lights off The shop is the signal: how a real storefront tells visitors they're welcome to buy Why the biggest art sellers on earth all do this — and the artists somehow don't The generational gut-punch: collectors under 40 don't tolerate hidden prices Mix the feed the way you'd mix an opening — killing the "art-only Instagram" sacred cow Why a gallery with the lights off on Wednesday loses every Wednesday walk-in The data referenced (with sources): Artsy, Dec 2019 — works with visible prices are 2-6x more likely to sell than identical hidden-price works Hiscox Online Art Trade Report 2018 — 90% of new art buyers say price transparency is a key consideration (n=831 international buyers) Art Basel and UBS 2020 Mid-Year Survey — 81% of high-net-worth collectors say it is "important or essential" to have a price posted online Artsy Art Market Trends 2025 — 69% of collectors hesitate to buy because of lack of transparency; 43% name "lack of visible price" as a top barrier; only 5% call the art market completely transparent Hiscox Online Art Trade Report 2020 — 96% of online art platforms agree price transparency is "key to building trust" (n=62 platforms) Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2024 — 71% of collectors under 37 bought art online in the last year Robert Read, Head of Fine Art at Hiscox (Oct 2022) — "Buyers would like more clarity around pricing" Resources mentioned: Art Storefronts — the website and storefront engine built for working artists Walk into a real gallery this weekend. Then load your website. Stand them side by side. If your site doesn't make a stranger feel welcome to buy, you have work to do. The basics in this episode are the same basics in 2055. Stay Up To Date With The Latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast

There's a town in Texas called Round Top. Population eighty-seven. One square mile. And in that town, an artist named John Lowry sold a single painting for $141,500. (We toured his gallery on YouTube — link's right there in his name. Watch it before or after this episode.) That's the headline. Here's the part nobody tells you: he then sold roughly $60,000 more in reproductions of that same image. Same painting. Different mediums, different sizes, different price points. One image, two hundred grand. That is not luck. That is not a once-in-a-lifetime fluke. That is a system. And the same system is what Gray Malin uses to run a 4,156-SKU catalog with 221 variants of certain images. The same system is what Wyland — yes, that Wyland — uses to sell 972 products across 45 different mediums, raising prices roughly 10% a year for the last sixteen years. This episode deconstructs the engine that makes all of that possible. Print on Demand and the sample ladder aren't two ideas. They're one engine. The artists at the top of this business have figured that out. Most artists haven't. We're going to fix that today. But first — a quick rant about what gets in the way. In this episode: The $141,500 painting in a town of 87 people — and why the second sale is the lesson The knife salesman pivot: why Print on Demand is a sample tool first, a profit tool second Hobbyist or business? The honest question every artist has to answer The Drain — four ideas clogging up most art businesses (you can't run a business / you can't run sales or marketing campaigns / you can't be perceived a certain way / never discount your work) — and why every pro you admire threw all four of them out Why we study the masters: you studied Van Gogh and Ansel Adams in art school. Time to study the people doing it best in the business of art. Gray Malin, deconstructed: 4,156 SKUs, 16-year escalator, 221 variants of single images. What an artist with a real engine looks like under the hood. Wyland, deconstructed: 972 products across 45 mediums. The 10%-a-year price escalator that compounds for decades. The catalog as a museum gift shop. The Range Unlock: your catalog isn't N images. It's N images × M mediums × P price points. Most artists are sitting on 100x more inventory than they think. Same image. Every price point. Why this is the single most important sentence in your art business. The bottom rung IS the sample: a $20 mug isn't a giveaway, it's a customer-acquisition machine wearing a price tag The Buc-ee's flex: how the cheap stuff at the front door funds the expensive stuff at the back wall John Lowry, the customer mirror: an Art Storefronts customer in a one-square-mile Texas town doing exactly what Malin and Wyland do — at his scale. Proof this isn't a billionaire-only game. (Watch the full studio tour on YouTube.) "You don't sell JPEGs" — the Brooks rant about why a digital file is not a product, and what the pros actually sell How the Six Basics from The Long Game show up — receipt by receipt — in all three of these businesses The artichoke storage room (you'll know what this means by the end) This week's homework: audit your own catalog the way we just audited Malin and Wyland. Take your top 5 best-selling images. Count how many mediums you currently offer them in. Count how many price points. Now ask: could I responsibly add three more variants of each, this week, with Print on Demand? If the answer is yes — and it almost always is — you just found revenue you already earned but haven't collected yet. Resources mentioned: John Lowry of Humble Donkey Studio — the full video tour on YouTube (the original 2024 interview referenced throughout this episode) Humble Donkey Studio — John Lowry's website Humble Donkey on Instagram Gray Malin — the catalog we deconstruct Wyland — the other catalog we deconstruct Art Storefronts — the website + storefront engine built for working artists Related episodes: Why Your Website Will Still Be Working in 2055 — The Long Game (the parent episode this one builds on) Humble Donkey Studio — the original John Lowry interview, July 2024 All Oars In — The Anatomy of a Sale Nothing New Under the Sun — The Rules That Actually Sell Art So: which 78-year-old version of yourself wins? The one still asking what to post on social media, or the one running a real engine — same image, every price point, compounding every year? You don't have to be in a billionaire's neighborhood to do this. You can be in Round Top, Texas. Population 87. The engine doesn't care where you live. It cares whether you build it.

There's an artist I talk to every Wednesday. Could be 60s, 70s, 80s, even 90s. Brilliant. 50 years of work. Galleries gone. No website, no email list, no story they can tell in their sleep — just the same panicked question every week: what do I do on social media? I want to tell you about them before you become one of them. There's still time. That's the whole point of this episode. The macro is brutal — Iran, gas, frozen real estate, no photography demand, AI panic. That panic is real. But on a 30-year horizon? It's noise. The basics in 2013 are the basics in 2026 are the basics in 2055. Build on the part that doesn't move. In this episode: The 78-year-old artist still asking the question — and the version of you that's still mid-vine Why the macro doesn't matter on a 30-year horizon (the real estate parallel) The trinity of what's not changing: attention, business ownership, the basics The Six Basics — the list nobody wants to hear #1: A website you own — storefront, not brochure. Plus the SEO foundation: own your name before the next paradigm decides who's allowed in. #2: Print on Demand — sell what you don't have in stock. Unlocks the full pricing range. #3: Capture email every which way. The trifecta: email + phone + address. #4: Run marketing and sales campaigns. You are a business. The muscles compound — 1st campaign awkward, 50th a real machine. #5: A story you can tell in your sleep. Know, like, trust — and things in common. #6: Show up consistently. Do your measure best. Drop a tier when life happens. Just don't go dark. The wine vintage frame: some years fire on all cylinders, some go sideways. The vine doesn't care. The runway ladder: 45 → 40+ years still to come, 55 → 30, 65 → 20+. You are not at the end of anything. You are mid-vine. The tragedy of delay — not the tragedy of talent Why we built Copilot: a gallerist that keeps you consistent when life happens This week's homework: audit yourself across the six basics. Score 1 to 5 on each — website + SEO, POD and pricing range, email list, campaign rhythm, story, consistency. Pick the lowest score. That's your priority. Start today — not next quarter, not when rates drop. Today. Don't be the 78-year-old still asking the question. Resources mentioned: Art Storefronts — the website built for working artists Art Helper — Copilot is your gallerist Related episodes: All Oars In — The Anatomy of a Sale (Ep 11) Nothing New Under the Sun — The Rules That Actually Sell Art (Ep 10) The Algorithm Doesn't Care About Your Art (Ep 8) The Coffee Shop Test — Why Your Social Media Is Failing (Ep 5) You are not too late. You are exactly on time — if you start the basics today. Pick which 78-year-old you're going to be, and how many of the next 20, 30, 40 vintages you're actually going to fill. Pick. Then build.

Fabric artist triples revenue to $25K using one Instagram hack after losing 3,000 followers overnight Karen Payton lost her Instagram following but discovered Facebook groups were her goldmine. She shares how pivoting to the Grateful Dead niche, embracing custom commissions, and nurturing superfans built her $25K/year fabric art business. Key Topics: - The Instagram hack that forced a profitable pivot - Song commissions: Turn lyrics into best-selling art - Building superfans who share every post for 2+ years - Why "it's supposed to be hard" is actually good advice - From $9K to $25K using Facebook groups strategically Guest: Karen Payton, Fabric Artist (@karenpayntonartist) Timestamps: 00:00 The 3-year grind reality check 02:33 What is fabric art? (recycled clothing technique) 07:40 Art Storefronts as your "bandmate" 10:42 The long game mindset shift 14:56 Instagram hack disaster becomes opportunity 18:53 Custom commission breakthrough 23:02 Free contest generates $3K commission 27:07 Nurturing 5 superfans into buyers 30:25 Breaking into advanced artist strategies

In this episode of the Art Marketing Podcast, host Patrick sits down with multi-talented Choctaw artist Brit Reed, who shares her journey as a beadwork, digital, and watercolor artist. Brit discusses the evolution of her marketing strategies, the impact of social media on her sales, and the importance of storytelling in art. She also reflects on her experiences with Art Storefronts and how it has helped her grow her business. Tune in for valuable insights on navigating the art world and the challenges artists face in marketing their work. (00:00) - The Shift from Facebook to Instagram Marketing (05:30) - Introducing Brit Reed: A Multifaceted Artist (10:00) - The Importance of Niche in Art (15:00) - Sales Strategies and Online Presence (20:00) - Challenges with Email Marketing (25:00) - Leveraging Social Media for Engagement (30:00) - The Role of AI in Art and Marketing (35:00) - Future Aspirations and Community Engagement Brit's Website https://www.nitaohoyo.com/ Brit's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nitaohoyo/ Keep up with the latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast Signup for a free account on ArtHelper and use my jazzy coupon code which is POD.  This will give you a free month of the Pro plan that has all the bells and whistles  

Join us in this episode of the Art Marketing Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of photographer Kenneth LeRose. From his beginnings in fitness photography to mastering astrophotography while living in an Airstream, Kenneth shares his passion for teaching and creating stunning visuals. Discover his strategies for building an engaged audience on Instagram, the challenges of monetizing his art, and his recent experiences with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Tune in for valuable insights on marketing, workshops, and the pursuit of passive income in the art world!   (00:00) - The Creative Struggle (00:19) - Connecting Emotionally Through Art (00:31) - Successful Launch Strategies (00:57) - Building an Audience (01:39) - Introduction of Kenneth LaRose (02:55) - Kenneth's Photography Journey (05:02) - Living the Airstream Life (05:43) - Finding a Niche (06:57) - Monetizing Through Workshops (07:37) - Marketing Strategies for Workshops (08:44) - Exploring Digital Classes (09:57) - The Challenge of Creating Digital Products (10:51) - Engagement on Instagram (12:01) - Bridging the Visual Gap (13:31) - Kenneth's Experience with Art Storefronts (15:39) - Black Friday and Cyber Monday Results (19:11) - Understanding the Art Market (21:19) - Leveraging ManyChat for Engagement (24:03) - Living Without a Home Base (25:16) - Future Plans for Teaching (27:20) - Weekly Live Sessions (28:12) - SEO and Visibility Issues   Kenneth's Website https://www.krlphoto.com/   Kenneth's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/krl_photo/   Keep up with the latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast  

Join Patrick as he interviews Utah-based landscape photographer Johnny Adolphson, who shares his journey from a side gig to a thriving full-time art business. Discover how Johnny successfully markets his work through local shows, restaurants, and hotels, leveraging his deep connection to the Heber Valley. Learn about the importance of building a local customer base, the challenges of online art sales, and the strategies that have helped him thrive in a competitive market. Tune in for valuable insights on attracting high-end clients and the power of consistent marketing!   (00:00) - Attracting Interior Decorators and Restaurants (05:30) - Johnny Adolphson: Introduction and Background (10:00) - The Importance of Localized Art (15:00) - Navigating Economic Trends in Art Sales (20:00) - Sales Strategies: Online vs. Offline (25:00) - Getting Art into Hotels and Restaurants (30:00) - The Role of In-Person Events in Art Sales (35:00) - Future Opportunities and Gallery Considerations (40:00) - Feedback on Art Storefronts and Tools   Johnny's Website https://www.johnnyadolphsonphotography.com/   Johnny's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnyadolphsonphotography   Keep up with the latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast  

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Gen Z artist Betsy Mueller, also known as Betsy Mae on Instagram. In this episode, we dive into her journey from a high school freshman painting for fun during COVID to building a thriving art business with impressive sales on Etsy and social media. Discover how she navigates the challenges of balancing college life with her passion for art, her unique marketing strategies, and her insights on connecting with a younger audience. Tune in to learn how Betsy is shaping her future as a full-time artist while still in school!   (00:00) - Unexpected Success with Prints (05:30) - Introduction of Betsy Mae (10:00) - Betsy's Artistic Journey (15:00) - Finding Her Style and Niche (20:00) - Balancing Art and College Life (25:00) - Sales Insights from Etsy (30:00) - Art Storefronts and Pricing Strategy (35:00) - Marketing and Social Media Approach (40:00) - Engaging with the Audience (45:00) - Future Goals and Opportunities (50:00) - Advice for Aspiring Artists (55:00) - Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts   Betsy's Website https://www.betsymae.com/   Betsy's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsymaeart/   Keep up with the latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast  

Welcome back. I'm excited to share my interview with Patrick Shanahan of Art Storefronts, an art website provider that provides built-in storefront functionality so artists can sell their work without having to handle all the technical aspects. The company offers both a collaborative arrangement and a done-for-you arrangement, so artists can participate as much or as little as they would like. There is also robust marketing support through webinars and educaitonal resources, and a subscription option for a year-round marketing calendar. As you can tell, I'm excited about this company. After hearing me talk about website companies like this one for the past two years, I've decided to put my money on this one. And as always, I will let you know how it goes. I'm happy to say, so far so good. So far, the company shown itself to be solid on technical support in my ongoing set up process. I am also impressed with my ability to get Art Storefront's Marketing Director, Patrick Shanahan on the show to answer my myriad of questions on your behalf. As you know, any company that cares about my listeners is okay in my book. Please note my Art Storefronts site is still under construction as of the posting of this episode in September of 2024, They have actually been slowing the build to accommodate my availability around my day job. I have a dedicated build specialist who is walking me through the process, and I will let you know when it's been switched over from my existing site to the new storefront.I hope you enjoy the conversation. As always, please reach out with your questions or comments. I'm always listening.#artistwebsites #passionatepainterpodcast #artstorefronts #carolineitaliacarlson

A live video tour of Humble Donkey Studio in Round Top Texas. Over 1mm of art sales in a town of 97 people. Watch this episode (It's must see) https://youtu.be/1khq4KyWlgE?si=SOW9kZ_5TCcZTcnG (00:00) Introduction and Welcome (00:11) Tour of Humble Donkey Studio (00:31) Art Storefronts and Product Offerings (01:26) The Gallery and Original Art (02:31) Expanding the Business (04:28) The Journey to Round Top (05:34) The Role of Art Storefronts (07:39) Marketing and Sales Strategies (18:48) Community Engagement and Events (20:47) The Daily Grind of an Artist (21:05) Balancing Multiple Ventures (21:13) The Importance of Persistence (21:59) Success Stories and Big Breaks (23:10) Leveraging Opportunities for Exposure (24:01) The Role of Luck in Success (24:32) Feedback and Improvements (26:28) The Power of Merchandising (28:22) Maximizing Social Media and Digital Marketing (28:58) Tour of the Gallery and Final Thoughts Stay Up To Date With The Latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast Links Humble Donkey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/humbledonkeystudio Humble Donkey Website https://humbledonkeystudio.com/

5 years ago a 24 year old kid discovered this very podcast started listening to it, signed up for Art Storefronts and started his art business.  Now he is selling 100k a month of his art.  This is his story and there is so much to learn from him. Watching this interview will leave you with a ton on insights you can use immediately to improve your art or photography business. For all of the resources mentioned in the pod here is the page.

n this special episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Nick Friend, the visionary CEO of Art Storefronts. Nick shares the evolution of the art industry over the past two decades and discusses how technology and marketing strategies have reshaped the landscape for artists worldwide.From the early days of print-on-demand to the rise of ecommerce and automated print fulfillment, Nick traces the journey that has transformed the artist's role and responsibilities. He provides valuable insights into the limitations and challenges artists faced in each phase of this evolution, which not only encompassed product creation but also marketing, distribution, and fulfillment.Diving deeper into the discussion, Nick introduces us to the groundbreaking "Co-Pilot Model" – a revolutionary approach designed to significantly streamline and enhance the business processes for artists. This model, which is quickly becoming a game-changer in the industry, enables artists to focus on creating incredible art while the technical and marketing aspects are expertly handled by a dedicated co-pilot.Listen in as Nick emphasizes the significance of specializing in art creation, while leaving the technological and promotional intricacies to those who excel in those areas. This shift in roles, he argues, is the key to unlocking massive potential and growth for artists in the modern digital era.Don't miss out on this insightful discussion which sheds light on the future of art entrepreneurship and how artists can adapt, thrive and ultimately solve the 'starving artist' problem. Whether you're an artist just launching your business or you're already established and looking to scale, this episode is packed with invaluable advice that could redefine your career trajectory. Y You can checkout more info about CoPilot here.

If I asked you how many new customers you acquired in your art business last year would you be able to answer that question? Most artists struggle answering it.   We need to fix that.  In today's episode we are going to deep dive on why the # of new customers you acquire per year might just be the most important metric in your business.  Let me explain why. Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Rachel Coyne, an author and artist in Lindstrom, Minn., plans to attend the opening artist reception this Friday for Robert DesJarlait's show “Woodland Visions” in Hinckley. The solo show at the East Central Regional Arts Council Gallery features 21 watercolor paintings describing Ojibwe stories and culture. Coyne loves DesJarlait's brightly colored paintings of dancers whose movement seems to leap off the canvas. Coyne looks forward to standing in the middle of this gallery and taking in the energy of the whole show. DesJarlait is a member of the Red Lake Nation. He'll give an artist talk at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The exhibit's opening reception takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show runs through March 17. Lucy Soderstrom, director of the Ely Folk School, loves seeing the streets and businesses of her town transformed into an outdoor art gallery for the annual February Ely ArtWalk. A team of dedicated volunteers coordinate around 100 artists, whose work is on display in the storefronts of 40 local businesses. Soderstrom says she notices new details every time she passes by. With the warmer weather recently she was able to take time looking. Some of her favorite window displays include Ely's Old Fashioned Candy Store, where stained glass hangs over locally-made pottery, and Mitska's Market, where Alexia Springer's porcupine quill earrings are on display. The Ely ArtWalk will be up through the end of February. Theater-maker Ashawnti Sakina Ford of Plymouth, Minn., is looking forward to seeing Nora Montañez Patterson's new play “Code You,” which opens Thursday in St. Paul. Ford was able to attend an earlier reading of the play, and she was captivated by its humor and rollercoaster of emotions, which shone even in a Zoom format. The in-person production by Exposed Brick Theatre takes place at Dreamland Art's intimate 40-seat theater in St. Paul. The play is set during the height of the pandemic with a twist that turns the collective experience on its head. In this play, the main character is the only one who's heard of the pandemic, and when three unmasked friends show up at her apartment for a party, parallel worlds unfold. The show runs through Feb. 25. 

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss different revenue streams. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com NEW Artist To Watch Anjana Mistry - Anjanamistry.com  A gouache artist!  Fabulous detail and color! Key talking points:  Focus on what you enjoy in terms of revenue streams. Sell online - lots of options!  Shopify, Etsy, Facebook shop, NFTs, Art Storefronts etc. check out stephanieweaverartist.com/blog and search on revenue streams Plan and try things BEFORE you select a website to determine what kind you want.  Here is a worksheet to help you. Recognize what will work for you. Commissions - they aren't for everyone, but some love it! Grants  Teach - skillshare is what Julie is using Print on Demand - Redbubble, Society6, Etsy, Zazzle. Sale of originals - getting into galleries, museums, or online. We'd love to hear what do you do to make money, email us at hello@artistssoar.com  Rise with us! On Artists Soar! Resources Mentioned Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide Art Pricing Calculator Blog Articles and videos about Revenue Streams Our Websites and Shops Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes   Got a Listener Question?  Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss whether they create prints or not for art shows If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com Key talking points:  Find out the demographic of the people who would attend to determine if you need prints (low-cost items) or originals. We now do Print On Demand Prints are made for local stores Define your purpose for attending the show BEFORE you decide whether to have prints made. Some of the shows are to get your name out. Reach out to people who have done the show to see their experience.  Consider a QR code to have prints ordered with Print On Demand. We'd love to hear what do you do to prepare for art shows, email us at hello@artistssoar.com  Rise with us! On Artists Soar! Resources Mentioned Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide Art Pricing Calculator Juliemstudios.com for the Advent Calendar Shoutouts to: Alabama Goods, Brooke Albrecht, Jim Solomon, Woodtech,  Art Storefronts, Art Marketing Podcast Our Websites and Shops Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes   Got a Listener Question?  Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Patrick Shanahan, Director of Marketing at Art Storefronts, to discuss the truth behind operating an arts business. Learn about the ways to step up your art career and how to gauge your success when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Patrick is a digital marketing expert with over 15 years experience in how best leverage both traditional and digital marketing to grow art and photography businesses. Combined with the sales and marketing analytics data from over 6500+ customers at Art Storefronts he has unique insights into what is actually working to start, run and grow profitable art business in today's business landscape.  www.artstorefronts.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/art_storefronts/ (@art_storefronts) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel explore the importance of having a website as an artist and what it means to your business.  ---- If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review and subscribe! ---- You can check out their websites here:  Julie M Studios Stephanie Weaver Artist Rachel's Website for Bubbly Bibbly Podcast (books and drink recipes) You'll be surprised what we recommend what website you should start with for your website!   Resources Mentioned  FREE Resource - Define your Website Requirements Part 1 and Part 2 videos and workbooks  FREE Resource - Create Print on Demand FREE 4-day program FREE Resource - 2 Reasons to Use a Print On Demand Vendor Kajabi Community and Membership Website Provider (affiliate link) Art Storefronts - selling, print on demand Google Analytics Class available to Art Business Members on StephanieWeaverArtist.com community designed for the goal-oriented artist who wants a balanced artist life.  Monster Insights is great for Wordpress Analytics.  Grammarly chrome extension to help with grammar. Our websites: Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/

An intro anecdote, the Art Storefronts 2020 story, and the 2020 year in review   Where to go from here? Have a question of your own? Join us for an Art Business Workshop. 3x Weekly Zoom calls where you can join other artists and photographers as we discuss the business of selling art both online and off. Come with your questions and get some free consulting. You can register here.

Nick Friend (CEO) and Patrick Shanahan (CMO) explain how Art Storefronts evolved into an entrepreneurship school for artists and photographers. "Our job is to reverse-engineer what it takes to build a $100k per year in revenue art business from your home, and then illuminate that path for our members by providing them with the technology and a step-by-step plan to do so, and to make it as simple as possible." - Nick Friend, Founder & CEO. Interested in Learning more? Request a demo here: https://bit.ly/30sugtM

Art business consulting for artists and photographers, hosted by the Art Storefronts marketing team and leadership.

Art business consulting for artists and photographers, hosted by the Art Storefronts marketing team and leadership.

John Lechner is a landscape photographer and expert in Lead Generation for Artists. In this interview, we talk a little bit about his work and he shares what he's learned about Facebook marketing for artists and the bare minimum any professional artist ought to be doing on a regular basis, even if you're time-poor.

Art business consulting for artists and photographers, hosted by the Art Storefronts marketing team and leadership.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members.

The 4th quarter (October, November, December) is traditionally the biggest art-selling time of the year. During this pandemic, Art Storefronts members have been experiencing Black Friday level sales every single week. With online art sales continuing to surge, this 4th quarter is going to be absolute bonkers.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members.

In today's episode we talk about focusing on success and what it means – mainly customer success. We're going to talk about it from the context of Art Storefronts and then in the context of artists themselves. It's really profound and super important. Art Storefronts' main focus is customer success. We start with customer success and build a product from that. It's a completely different mentality than most businesses. This is significant because we are not biased with where people should be marketing, what products they sell, whether they sell originals only or limited editions, or only courses. It doesn't matter. What matters is the success. You start with the success, and then you build an entire program and product around that success.

Todd Monk, Art Storefronts member, shares how he went from making no sales at all to making consistent sales, including $20,000 in one day. HINT: He started marketing his art consistently.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

In this episode, Nick and Patrick discuss how for the 10th straight week Art Storefronts members experienced Black Friday level sales, and there is no sign that it's going to slow down anytime soon. 

In today's episode, Patrick recounts the learnings from the day. Topics covered include: the importance of showing Art Storefronts members how to do marketing tactics in real-time, and going live on Facebook.

How do you build a viable art business in 2020? Run your own art gallery business online.   How?   1) Equip yourself with a Proper Art Gallery Website. 2) Solve the ongoing Marketing Problem.   We created Art Storefronts to help you do this. We are an all-in-one solution: Proper Art Gallery Website + Ongoing Marketing Consulting.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

In this episode, Nick and Pat talk about the art marketing consulting product at Art Storefronts, why it's so valuable, how it keeps getting better, and the process that allows us to constantly create effective playbooks for photographers and artists to follow.

Is art selling right now? Nick and Patrick talk about the one tactic that is working really well right now for Art Storefronts members as well as other art industry news.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) host an open consulting session for photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) take questions from and give art business advice to photographers and artists who are not part of the Art Storefronts platform.

In this interview with celebrated visual artist and author, Kim Zabbia, we talk about her book, 'Just Paint, it Ain't':

On Friday, May 8, 2020 we went live and invited both members and non-members to join us. What resulted were a lot of really insightful conversations about what it takes to sell art and how Art Storefronts fits into the picture. You'll hear directly from a number of Art Storefronts members who spontaneously joined our livestream and shared their stories and their experiences being on the Art Storefronts platform.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) give art business advice to photographers and artists who are not Art Storefronts members, live on Zoom.

Nick (CEO) and Patrick (CMO) take questions from and give art business advice to photographers and artists who are not part of the Art Storefronts platform.

An open office hours session for Art Storefronts members to ask any and all questions they have on the running and marketing of their art/photo businesses during the pandemic. Topics include running online painting workshops, what to do when your work is locked behind the doors of closed galleries, and much more.

Episode 031 with Utah-based landscape photographer, David Swindler. I have been following David's work on Flickr for many years and have found his work to be quite inspiring. He often shoots locations that are not well-known, which I greatly appreciate! David was a real treat to have on the podcast and I think you will really enjoy this one.  We covered some really great topics this week, including David's journey into landscape photography as an chemical engineer, the Art Storefronts website platform, using failure as a teacher, finding a good composition, and impactful moments in landscape photography. Important! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! Patreon subscribers have access to bonus interview content and much, much more! To learn more about David: His Website; his workshop Website Facebook Instagram The photography of Dustin LeFevre The photography of Greg McGowan The photography of Ryan Smith The photography of Royce Bair The photography of Phil Monson The photography of Bill Church Some examples of his amazing photography can be seen below.  I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about.

Drew and digital marketer Patrick Shanahan share their favorite eCommerce marketing tools of 2016. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher EXCLUSIVE RESOURCE: Prefer to read rather than listen? the text transcribe from this episode. We all know that there is no one silver bullet guaranteed to push your business to success, but certain tools can be a big help on the path to higher revenue. Special guest Patrick Shanahan, a digital marketer from Art Storefronts, joins Drew in this episode to talk about just that – key marketing tools that brought him wins in 2016. Learn about PushCrew, an in-browser notification system, and hear Drew talk at-length about Drip – an email service provider with some serious automation chops. Highlights 00:20 - Introducing special guest Patrick Shanahan 01:30 - More episodes of the Nerd Marketing podcast are coming 02:15 - Where has Drew been? Announcing his new CMO role at a SaaS company. 04:55 - Recap of SaaSFest 2016 08:36 - Let's talk about some shiny objects 09:18 - Tool #1: Klaviyo – an email service provider that Drew loves. 15:50 - Tool #2: PushCrew – An in-browser push notification tool that Patrick has had success with. 24:08 - Tool #3: Drip – A fairly new email service provider with unique integrations, automation abilities, and unique features. This is the one Nerd Marketing uses. 33:15 - How to use Drip to keep your list healthy and your emails out of the "promotions" tab. 36:52 - Front-end personalization using Drip. Links / Resources Klaviyo Drew demonstrates how to use Klaviyo for effective win-back campaigns in Episode 25. PushCrew Learn more about in-browser notifications in this DigitalMarketer article. Drip Check out Drew's free, 7-part course on doubling your business. Transcript Prefer to read rather than listen to the podcast episode? No problem, you'll find a text transcribe below, and you can also for later. → Read the Transcript Drew Sanocki: Hey, everybody. Welcome to the Nerd Marketing Podcast. Welcome back to the Nerd Marketing Podcast. This is Drew Sanocki. I have a special surprise today. I have a guest here in the Nerd Marketing studio. My guest's name is Patrick Shanahan. Patrick, how you doing? Patrick Shanahan: Drew, good. Happy to be joining you. Drew Sanocki: For all of you who are listening right now, all three of you, probably don't know who Patrick Shanahan is. Patrick and I have been working together for almost a year now. He's actually not here in the studio in New York with me. He is out in California. Patrick, why don't you introduce yourself to the three or four listeners of the Nerd Marketing Podcast. Patrick Shanahan: Are you kidding me? We're at least up to seven. You've got seven listeners now, I think, on a good day [crosstalk 00:01:02]. Drew Sanocki: It's three. Patrick Shanahan: Yeah. I run marketing, actually, for a eCommerce shopping cart that's a neat shopping cart called Art Storefronts. It's basically a shopping cart for three legs of the stool, the niches. If you own a print studio that reproduces art or if you're an art gallery or if you're an artist. Been running marketing over there for awhile. We're kind of in startup mode but growing pretty quickly. Yeah. Drew Sanocki: Awesome. Patrick, also, has been helping me out a little bit with Nerd Marketing. He has always been pushing me more to do more podcasting and releasing more content. That is my promise to you know. I guess this is December 2016, going into next year, I really want to hit he podcasting hard. We've gotten a lot of good feedback from our email subscribers and the podcast listeners that they enjoy the podcast. I think it's worth doing. I'm going to try to be a little bit more regular with the podcasting. As part of that, I think Patrick's here to help and hopefully add some value to you guys and help you grow your businesses. What have I been up ... I obviously have not been producing content.

Today we look at Art Storefronts, a new service for selling fine art prints and print orders. Art Storefronts have built a ground-breaking system to help you to sell prints, and we have a nice juicy discount for you too, to help you get started. Text and images: https://mbp.ac/428 Music by UniqueTracks

Today we look at Art Storefronts, a new service for selling fine art prints and print orders. Art Storefronts have built a ground-breaking system to help you to sell prints, and we have a nice juicy discount for you too, to help you get started. Text and images: https://mbp.ac/428 Music by UniqueTracks