Today’s Artist:  Motivating and Marketing

POP!sicle Artist Marketing

Are you ready to make a full-time living as an artist?  Today, it’s harder than ever to survive and thrive financially as a working artist.  Still, there are tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of artists from all over the world who do just that!  But how?  How do you define success and how do you think you can achieve it? Is pure talent and creativity enough?   Not quite.

To succeed today, you have to augment your innate creativity and technical skills with some down-to-earth business knowledge and skills found outside of the studio.   The most important of which is marketing, organization and promotion. For instance, at least 50% of your time should be spent getting your artwork seen outside of your studio – at exhibits, shows or special events.  Getting into shows gets you recognition – it’s as simple as that! How to do that is the hard part…and I’ve learned to make the “hard part” a bit simpler.  And, I’m ready to share my experience and success with you. Why is POP!sicle Artist Marketing different than other similar services? It's the individual attention you get, where your individual needs are addressed instead of blanket advice. I consider myself an art coach who is willing to work with whatever individual questions and needs you may have.

Need to know how to successfully apply for a grant? Find a residency or a fellowship? Find and outfit a suitable studio space? Need assistance with organization and motivation?  I can help.  Want to learn how to network with gallery owners, dealers, critics, publishers and other artists? Get press coverage? Are you an international artist who needs assistance learning how to approach US galleries? I can help with that, too.  Finding a path as an artist in today’s market is tough, but it becomes a bit easier when I am there to help you. 

Grant Writing and Marketing Services

With twelve years of professional experience, I can assist you in gaining the funding and recognition you deserve. I have been awarded over $100,000 in funding in the past seven years.  Now, I can teach you the practical strategies that I used to win that funding. The most important thing I have to offer you is a desire to see you succeed and meet your art career goals.  I cannot guarantee you anything but that if you have the desire to succeed, and put the work in (or let me put the work in on your behalf) you will start to see results. 

As a visual artist myself, I have exhibited my work extensively - both nationally and internationally. This funding includes exhibition awards, full artist residency fellowships, scholarships, lecture stipends, and grant funding. There are millions of dollars in medium-specific grant money, fellowships, exhibition, and employment opportunities – money that I can help you find and win through:

· Learning practical marketing strategies

· Writing a concise artist statement

· Developing a polished artist packet to send to galleries and publications

· Creating a strong portfolio

· Finding sources of grant funding

· Writing winning grant proposals

· Creating a marketing plan

· Applying to exhibitions

. Using Social Media and email blasts to your advantage

*NEW* Portfolio Reviews/ Critique 

*NEW* Individualized Monthly Newsletter

*NEW* Assistance for International Artists wanting to show within the United States


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