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The Complete Guide to Creating an Artist Newsletter

9/12/2022

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The Complete Guide to Creating an Artist Newsletter

Top 5 Benefits of an Artist Newsletter

An artist newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with your fans and followers, share new artwork and build a loyal fan base. The newsletter is the best way to keep artists updated with new work, ideas, and inspiration. It also helps to market your work to potential clients, and stay in touch with clients you already have.
In this article, we will talk about the 5 benefits of an artist newsletter.
  1. ​It provides a way for people to get to know you and your work better - A newsletter is a great way to connect with your audience and provide them with information about you and what you do.
  2. You can show off your latest creations - You can showcase your latest creations in the newsletter or even share photos of what inspires you.
  3. It's a great marketing tool - A newsletter is one of the best ways to market yourself as an artist because it keeps people up-to-date on your work.
  4. It shows that you're engaged and interested in your audience - A newsletter is great because it shows that you're paying attention to the people who follow your work.
  5. You can build a community - People love connecting with other artists and seeing their progress, and getting a behind-the-scenes look.
You may be thinking you already do all of this on your social media accounts, but think of your newsletter as a more intimate connection with people. With social media, you are putting content out and people are coming to you. With a newsletter, you’ve been invited in! That’s a big deal!

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10 Incredible Newsletter Ideas for Artists

A newsletter helps to keep your audience engaged and promote your latest work. The key to writing an engaging artist newsletter is to provide value for the reader. 

Here are 10 Incredible Newsletter Ideas for Artists to grow their art business.
  1. Be sure to include exclusive content and creative high-quality images that they can't find anywhere else. This will help them feel special and keep them coming back for more! 
  2. Create a monthly series of posts with tips on how to find inspiration and create art.
  3. Share the stories behind your favourite artwork.
  4. Showcase one of the most important pieces in your portfolio every month.
  5. Share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at your studio.

Click here to reveal 5 most important ideas for creating an Artist Newsletter

Conclusion


​The Artist Newsletter is a great tool for artists to use in order to promote their work. It helps their audience know about upcoming events and will help artists gain more exposure. The newsletter is also a great way to connect with your followers on a deeper level. Additionally, you own and control your newsletter, unlike social media which is constantly changing. Newsletters should be well designed, well written, and sent out on a consistent basis. Once a month or once a quarter can work well for artists, though some industries send out weekly newsletters with great success. You want to be consistent and engaging, without overwhelming your subscribers. Your newsletter could be interactive and it should also include your artist social media links and website links. This will make things easier for people who may not have the time to go through all of your old posts.

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Success as an artist takes a mixture of approaches, and your newsletter can be a valuable tool that helps bring your art to life while building relationships and showcasing what you're up to as an artist.


What do you find most challenging about having a newsletter? Please share your thoughts in the below comment box.



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Wild Flowers Art Show: An Annual Art Show by Cowgirl Artists Of America

9/7/2022

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Wild Flowers Art Show

What is Wild Flowers Art Show?

Wild Flowers Art Show is the first annual juried show by Cowgirl Artists of America in connection with Western Gallery which showcases some of the world’s finest works of western art created by today’s cowgirl artists. ​

Who are the Jurors for the Art Show?

We are grateful to announce that there are three great Jurors for the Art Show. They are:          1. Mark Sublette (Medicine Man Gallery)
        Dr. Mark Sublette is the founder (1992) of Medicine Man Gallery based in Tucson,                    Arizona. He is a sought-after speaker on Western and Native art, a creator of various              catalogs within the field, and a specialist on the craftsmanship of Maynard Dixon.

     2. Lisa Staudohar (Art of the West Magazine)
         
Lisa Staudohar is a sales and business development executive at the art of the West             magazine. She is a creative problem solver, expert relationship builder, and strong                 strategist. Staudohar works hard to build relationships with the movers and shakers in           the western art world. Click here to learn more about Lisa Staudohar.

     3. Diana Vela (National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame)
        Diana Vela is an Associate Executive Director at the National Cowgirl Museum and                  Hall  of Fame. We are proud to know that the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of                Fame respects and celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the              courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the West, and fosters an                appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance they inspire.
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Important Dates for Wild Flowers Art Show

Application Deadline: September 15, 2022
 All application materials must be submitted by Thursday, September 15. Fees will
not be refunded for incomplete applications.
Jury Process: November 1-15
Acceptance Notifications: December 1
Acceptance status will be sent to all applicants.
 
Show and Sale: February 2023
The show will be live online, with work for sale, beginning February 1, 2023. The sale will close on February 28th, 2023, and the show will be archived.

How & When to register for the Wild Flowers Show?

egistration for our current open call for our Wild Flowers Art Show is currently open through September 15, 2022. 

You can apply using the form at cowgirlartistsofamerica.org/wildflowers ​

What is the price for applying?

It is $35 (non-member) $25 (Members). This fee will not be refunded for incomplete applications, so make sure to complete your application by September 15th.​

What is the eligibility for the Wild Flowers Art Show application?

Emerging and mid-career artists of the age of 18+ are invited to participate in the “Wild Flowers Show”. Wild Flowers is open to non-CGA members. International applications are accepted, but international applicants must be a member of the Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA). Art categories accepted include Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Mixed Media.

Benefits of applying for the Juried Art Show?

  1. Participating in art shows can propel your art career forward. Participating in juried art shows and winning awards are great things to add to your bio and CV.
  2. Participating in shows immerses you in the art community and helps you gain valuable experience.
  3. When you apply to most shows, if you are rejected you are left wondering why. For Wild Flowers, our jurors have agreed to participate in a zoom to talk about how they made their choices. This can be a great learning experience for anyone who enters.
  4. Applying to shows helps you refine and improve your application.
  5. Awards and prizes. We are still finalizing some of our prizes, but we can tell you that Art of the West has generously donated a ⅔ page ad for Best in Show and a ¼-page ad for Honorable Mention.​

Got questions about the ‘Wild Flowers Annual Art Show’ please contact us. 


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