Art Trends: Upcycling, Graffitti and the Spray Can in Today’s Art
Over time, art evolves. The materials artists use change.
A current trend that is building is the use of up cycled materials. We see artists using found objects, repurposing materials and riding the wave of recycling re-using materials. While one may point to the collages of… Read more
Tuesday Tip: Top 10 Tips for Higher Sales
Top Ten Tips for Higher Sales
How you show your work directly impacts how you sell your work.
Here are the top tips for Painters and 2D Artists for Best Sales:
1. Remove protective corners or wrapping.
2. Hang your work on invisible vertical and horizontal mid-lines.
3. Keep the work level throughout the show.
4. Use a title/price card adjacent… Read more
Why Your Child Should Be In An Art Festival And What They Can Learn
Two of the art festivals we produce, both in Highland Park, Illinois, have youth divisions that feature young artists between the ages of 6 and 18. I, myself, was in an art festival when I was just 5 years old. Did it impact me? Did… Read more
Tuesday Tip: Engagement = Sales!
At Shows, it is your engagement with people that will ultimately result in higher sales.
Engagement is your being present in your booth.
Engagement is your giving your quick (rehearsed) welcome statement to people as they come into your booth.
Engagement is your touring people through your booth… Read more