tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post690424864117944585..comments2024-03-03T15:01:00.402-05:00Comments on Joanne Mattera Art Blog: Starting Monday, a New Series: Marketing MondaysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-25213454534139077022010-08-04T15:52:17.620-04:002010-08-04T15:52:17.620-04:00What a great idea Joanne. I like the way you sugge...What a great idea Joanne. I like the way you suggest that we are all in it together, artists, galleries etc. I believe that if we could all see ourselves more in this light it would help break down the traditional barriers that seem to exist between galleries and artists. Art is a partnership in more ways than one and the sooner and more often we all recognize this the more beneficial for all Kadirahttp://unfoldingcreativity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-39949744020981503662009-01-27T21:47:00.000-05:002009-01-27T21:47:00.000-05:00My rejection stories are numerous, but I'll share ...My rejection stories are numerous, but I'll share one that especially reflects the roller-coaster-bipolar-up-and-downness of the business of art. Some months ago, I was contacted by a gallery in a major city in a southern state. <BR/><BR/>The director admired my work and wanted to know if I was interested in working with them. I checked out the gallery's website, and thought sure. I let them knowPamela Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892384331947566237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-50802181670438987952009-01-26T10:51:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:51:00.000-05:00Good topic for a blog. I do fine art reproduction ...Good topic for a blog. I do fine art reproduction (giclee printing) and fine art capture (see www.bellevuefineart.com). Almost every artist that comes through my door asks this question. How should I market myself?<BR/><BR/>The short answer of course is "yes, market yourself". I also tell artists to look at any corporation that designs and makes products. You'll find that more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-10352550094474447892009-01-25T20:27:00.000-05:002009-01-25T20:27:00.000-05:00Anonymous 11:46,Thanks for the heads up. "No, I Wi...Anonymous 11:46,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up. "No, I Will Not Donate to Your Auction" how workis.<BR/><BR/>And thanks, everyone, for the great ideas. I see I have my work cutr out for me.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-7104317325630999042009-01-25T17:02:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:02:00.000-05:00Oh, two more quick faves of mine, Joanne--;)1. Th...Oh, two more quick faves of mine, Joanne--<BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>1. The guy who says "I am still alive, but I might be dead soon. Please act soon, because I may not be able to do this much longer," in his submission letter. So sad...<BR/><BR/>2. Artist with the penises popping out of walls submitter. After we politely told him his work is not appropriate for display in the gallery, he kept sending Olyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050655657910944678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-3993629204439724812009-01-25T16:55:00.000-05:002009-01-25T16:55:00.000-05:00Oh, Joanne... he's only one of many!!!We had an ar...Oh, Joanne... he's only one of many!!!<BR/><BR/>We had an artist mail us his actual ARTWORK last week as a submission!!!! At least there was a SASE along with it.<BR/>Sigh...<BR/><BR/>I.E., the said artwork were drawings on paper, but still... wow. It almost took our alltime clueless submitter award until the guy on Saturday.<BR/><BR/>:)Olyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050655657910944678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-37579360094091909282009-01-25T11:46:00.001-05:002009-01-25T11:46:00.001-05:00I was wondering about self-promotion and promotion...I was wondering about self-promotion and promotion through a gallery- how does these things work together or conflict? what are the boundaries? expectations? do's and dont's?<BR/><BR/>How to evaluate opportunities on the internet both in terms of the legitimacy and value to your reputation but also in terms of ROI and leads to real-life opportunities. Is anyone searching on the internet to Donna Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068704959733467515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-49315282085933723812009-01-25T11:46:00.000-05:002009-01-25T11:46:00.000-05:00Also, did you really make a post about not donatin...Also, did you really make a post about not donating to auctions? The line doesn't link to a post by that name. Anyway I am over the auctions here and so are many artists. We've been taken for granted a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-89976987667165706662009-01-25T01:17:00.000-05:002009-01-25T01:17:00.000-05:00Eva,Thanks for the suggestion. I'll put it on the ...Eva,<BR/>Thanks for the suggestion. I'll put it on the list.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-64488634067732348212009-01-24T23:52:00.000-05:002009-01-24T23:52:00.000-05:00Here's something I would like help with: how to ge...Here's something I would like help with: how to get my work to curators across the country. It seems easier to get your work out there when you are on the east coast or LA. But I'm in Portland...Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526963554623770078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-57800207264404558062009-01-24T23:27:00.000-05:002009-01-24T23:27:00.000-05:00Well, Olympia, you have given me another topic: Ho...Well, Olympia, you have given me another topic: How Not to Approach a Gallery.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to save yours for it.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-92009400888917712342009-01-24T21:59:00.000-05:002009-01-24T21:59:00.000-05:00Let me tell you a story about this afternoon. We ...Let me tell you a story about this afternoon. We had an artist come in to the gallery and want to show us his portfolio, to which we politely stated for him to please email his resume, statement and provide us with 6-10 images and we'll get back to him within the stated timeframe. The artist kept pushing, and ended up saying "I want a show here next year."<BR/>We politely responded again that Olyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050655657910944678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-81127460122261557682009-01-24T16:03:00.000-05:002009-01-24T16:03:00.000-05:00Anonymous asks:What if you are middle aged, have n...Anonymous asks:<BR/>What if you are middle aged, have never exhibited your work, but have amassed a large body of work?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks, Anon.This is a great question, and I am going to put it in the queue of issues to address. In the meantime, check out the links in this post. An "emerging" artist might be newly hatched, or s/he may be fully formed but just now emerging into the world.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-56222649541699229332009-01-24T15:41:00.000-05:002009-01-24T15:41:00.000-05:00Great idea, Joanne! Thanks.Rejection: Keep letters...Great idea, Joanne! Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Rejection: Keep letters and emails in a folder so that every once in while you can look at them and see what you have accomplished. (rejection or not they still represent your efforts)lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438282508299206670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-25936489311688637462009-01-24T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-24T13:23:00.000-05:00What if you are middle aged, have never exhibited ...What if you are middle aged, have never exhibited your work, but have amassed a large body of work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-15753203081888967782009-01-24T10:58:00.000-05:002009-01-24T10:58:00.000-05:00Hey, thanks, everyone.Well of course I'll pull fro...Hey, thanks, everyone.<BR/><BR/>Well of course I'll pull from my experience. But I'll be hounding--er, politely requesting--input from dealers, critics and curators.<BR/>And I'm depending on you to tell me what topics you want to see covered.<BR/><BR/>So,shoot: What you you want to see discussed?Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-24835751707963621852009-01-24T09:24:00.000-05:002009-01-24T09:24:00.000-05:00Good idea, Joanne.We sit at your feet. I have a f...Good idea, Joanne.<BR/><BR/>We sit at your feet. I have a feeling your series will be not the regular fare, but from a personal experience source.<BR/><BR/>I'll let you know if I have ideas, too.Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-63514806648048283762009-01-24T09:02:00.000-05:002009-01-24T09:02:00.000-05:00I just received a link to your blog from my good f...I just received a link to your blog from my good friend Catherine Carter. I am so glad I clicked over! I love your work and your writing. I will be sure to tune in on a regular basis and will forward the link to other artists I know. Thank you for sharing your wit and wisdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-71778568601208410442009-01-24T06:07:00.000-05:002009-01-24T06:07:00.000-05:00Joanne I'm greatly looking forward to this. I've a...Joanne I'm greatly looking forward to this. I've always enjoyed your reviews and insights and this seems a great addition to your blog topics. Will be sure to Twitter it on to others too. :)Tina Mammoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407199513409994699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-27019303866314358002009-01-24T05:33:00.000-05:002009-01-24T05:33:00.000-05:00Hello Joanne,New to your blog. I am looking forwar...Hello Joanne,<BR/><BR/>New to your blog. I am looking forward to reading Marketing Mondays. Great idea and one that is needed.<BR/><BR/>MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com