{"id":3012,"date":"2008-12-17T10:20:45","date_gmt":"2008-12-17T18:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/site\/?p=3012"},"modified":"2008-12-17T10:20:45","modified_gmt":"2008-12-17T18:20:45","slug":"5-ways-to-have-a-profitable-art-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/5-ways-to-have-a-profitable-art-exhibit\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to a Profitable $ Art Exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How do you ensure that the art show that you put on will be profitable?\u00a0 (And by “profitable” I mean that you earn more in art sales than you spent on wine!)<\/p>\n

Here are my 5 Top Tips:<\/p>\n

1.)\u00a0 DON’T invite your friends.\u00a0 Invite Buyers.\u00a0 I know, that takes all the fun out of it.\u00a0 But when’s the last time your friends bought art from you?<\/p>\n

SIDEBAR:\u00a0 If you invite your friends, then you have what we call a “bros show” not an “art show”, which is a party where\u00a0friends drink your wine and pat you on the back all night.\u00a0 An “art show” is where serious buyers show up, ask you about your art, and open their wallets.<\/p>\n

2.)\u00a0 Create an Atmosphere:\u00a0 You want your attendees to FEEL something when they walk into your show.\u00a0 Create a vibe.\u00a0 I do this with decorations, candles,\u00a0and small details like nice napkins, decent wine and aromatherapy.\u00a0 Also, the entrance is very important – make it inviting and memorable.<\/p>\n

3.)\u00a0 Greet EVERYONE at the door – Make your guests feel welcome.\u00a0 If it’s a large crowd, you can’t be at the door and walking around, too, so have someone else greet everyone at the door.\u00a0 When someone arrives, say “thanks for coming – I’m glad you’re here.”\u00a0 When they leave, thank them for coming.\u00a0 Oh, and ask everyone how they found out about the show.\u00a0 You’ll get some great data from that question.<\/p>\n

4.)\u00a0 Avoid the HODGE PODGE:\u00a0 Don’t put everything but the kitchen sink on the wall.\u00a0 Have a well thought out arrangement of artwork that is pleasing to the eye, goes together, and framing that also looks good together.\u00a0\u00a0We prefer to have all the same frames, that way we have a cohesive look.<\/p>\n

5.)\u00a0 Sell your art – Sure, this is a no-brainer, but I’m amazed at how many artists go to their own shows and seem disinterested in selling art.\u00a0 They just want to party.\u00a0 If you followed step #1, then the people there want to buy.\u00a0 So sell it to them!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I want to see you succeed!\u00a0 Thanks for listening, and please give me comments & feed back.<\/p>\n

Yours Truly,\u00a0 Maria “Spunk” Brophy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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