This posting is for fellow artists or those who might like to help an artist. I receive far too many emails promoting workshops, etc. as I’m sure you do. This one, however, I feel would be of benefit to each of us.
 

"Alyson's Book"

"Alyson's Book"

If you have read Alyson Stanfield’s book or her newsletter you know how devoted she is to helping artists promote their work. At this time I am not sure I will be taking the workshop but I felt a need to share this information with each of you. 


Whatever you decide have a GREAT 2009!  Mickey

Artists: Learn how to effectively promote your art online using email, blogs, and websites.
 
Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com will lead a two-day workshop in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado–the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
 
May 2-3, 2009
Just $165 until March 6
($195 after that)
 
You’ll learn: 
    * How to decide which online formats are best for you
    * Five email secrets that produce results
    * How to use an email newsletter to cultivate collectors
    * How to expand your mailing list
    * The Dos and Don’ts of artist Web sites
    * Where to splurge and where to save
    * Why you need a blog right now
    * How to start your blog
    * What to write on your blog
    * How to increase traffic to your blog (and website)
    * What to put in your website media room
    * Why you can’t afford to ignore social networking sites

Alyson said she’s expecting a sellout crowd of 70 artists from around the country!
 
Save $30 by registering before March 6. See http://artbizcoach.com/estes