Preparing for an Open Studio
Nov 04, 2019
- Figure out what I am going to show and decide if I need to make some new work.
- Complete all work for show.
- Put wire hanger on the backs of all work that needs it.
- Sign all artwork. Get a device to be able to take credit cards.
- Order metal prints, scarves and totes.
- Start a blog and mailing campaign.
- Send out a mailer and do a new blog weekly.
- Price work.
- Guest book.
- Collect emails.
- Wear a name tag.
- Hang work.
- Organize and clean space.
- Business cards.
- Get balloons for postbox.
- Have cash for change.
- Print pricelist and other informational collateral.
- Have food and drink offerings.
- No food that makes a mess or can get artwork dirty.
- Final week post daily on social media.
- Send out 2 or 3 emails to my list the week before.
- Figure out lighting and bring in some extra lights.
- Clean front yard and get plants for front of house.
- Put up minimal Christmas decorations.
- Buy Christmas tree.
- Put out Menorah.