Social Media for Artists

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10 Social Networks for Artists

Are you looking to network with other artists around the world?
Are you looking to connect with galleries, art collectors and curators?
Are you looking to post your portfolio to more sites on the web?
Are you looking for call for entry, competitions, exhibitions, freelancing, and art licensing opportunities?
Are you looking to keep up with all things artistic?

The below 10 Social Networks for Artists..

...those are a great place to start!!!

1 - CultureInside Gallery

Culture Inside Gallery is a gallery run social network, and includes space for artists to add artworks, biography, artist statement, and an art blog.

 2 - LabforCulture.org

Lab for Culture is a European social network for artists and art lovers. Members may create a blog, start an art group, and add links to other profiles and websites.

Read current art news, keep track of art events and exhibitions, and find art jobs in Europe.

3 - Artreview.com

Artreview.com members are curators, art galleries, collectors, and artists. Artists may create their a portfolio, and include audio, video, blogs, and artwork, which can be rated by other Artreview members.

. Keep track of art events from around the world with Artcalendr, a public listing of exhibitions, art shows, and more. Old and recent articles from Artreview magazine may be read directly onsite. 

4 - Artslant.com

The free membership at Artslant.com is available to all artists. At Artslant, artists can include a profile along with an unlimited artwork slideshow… and a personal blog. Artworks are also showcased at Artshow, to be seen by thousands of daily art buyers.

 Include your best artworks, as this is an exceptional place to receive art world connections.

5 - Artbistro

Join Artbistro to network with other artists, participate in art groups, and benefit from the many resources for artists.

Artbistro is filled with resources for artists, which include  tips on art careers, freelancing, art galleries, art marketing, portfolio tips, and art licensing.

6 - Artlog.com

Artlog is a place for following contemporary fine artists from around the world, as well as museums and galleries. It is a community to oversee current art trends.

Artlog has a listing of current art events, resources, and articles.  Artists may add a short bio, and an artist website, but no artwork. This site seems to be strictly for keeping up to date with gallery shows and exhibitions.

7 - Artists2Artists.net

Join Artists 2 Artists to socialize with artists, art gallery owners, curators, art collectors, and more. Members may exhibit a portfolio of their art, and create forums, blogs, and groups. Artists2Artists also includes recent art news, and listings of artist opportunities.

8 - Rhizome.org

Rhizome.org free members may add a portfolio, and submit artwork to Artbase. The site includes discussion forums, calls for entry listings, an art jobs board, and listings of events and exhibitions. The blog articles feature contemporary art issues and happenings.

9 - Artrise.com

At Artrise, artists may build their own portfolio site and network with other artists, galleries,  and collectors from around the world.

Join art groups, find galleries, apply for calls for entry and art competitions, and search for art job.

10 - Behance

At Behance, enter information within Career Manager to let companies know you are available for freelancing and consulting work. If you would like to list artworks as for sale, search for instructions in the Sell my Products section.

Thanks to artpromotivate for the links.

Where ever your footsteps take you,
go with great joy
and great kindness to one another!!!

 

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Do you have that THING?

There are some people who just have it. 

You know, that thing...

They illuminate a room. Eyes follow them. The spotlight naturally and effortlessly is drawn to them.  

What's their secret?

 I know, and I'm going to tell you.  

It's called soul. 

People who embody soul are irresistible. Seriously irresistible. Like, I-can't-take-my-eyes-off-you irresistible.

 Uh huh, it's that good. 

Soulful individuals are always being pursued. People flock to them. They look good, they feel good; they've got that thing. 

Guess what? You can have that thing, too. 

 In fact, you already have it. You just have to tap in and let it shine. 

That's what this article is going to teach you to do. 

Here are four easy steps to embody your soul and light up a room.

 Get ready to turn some heads. 

1. Center.
The quality of being centered is strong and peaceful; assured and graceful; aligned and free. 
It feels heavenly to be around centered people because these qualities are so desirable to us. They also aren't the norm. 
We live in a fast-paced, frazzled world, so being a pillar of peace is an oasis in a very dry desert. If you flow with grace and ease, no doubt people will be drawn to flow with you.
So how do you do it? 
Easy. You practice. 
Whether it's meditation (focus on your breath), mindfulness (focus on the now), or just paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, these practices will lead you to embody a sense of calm and ease. 
People will take note. It's a slight shift with a big impact. Train yourself to be here now and watch how others respond to your aura of grace.
2. Be grateful. 
The reason gratitude is paramount in attracting others is because it aligns you with a state of abundance. Abundance overflows – it wants to share. When you're overflowing with good vibes, others will flock by your side. 
Think about it. How does it feel to be around people who are grateful; people who are happy, free-spirited, and gracious? Pretty nice, right? 
Gratitude overflows. It's light, joyful, and yummy. When you feel grateful, you become one with this delectable energy; it's an absolute people magnet! 
Embody your soul by getting your gratitude on. Relish all the beautiful things you encounter during your day, feel it before you go to sleep, and be thankful whenever possible. This practice will greatly increase your personal magnetism, guaranteed. 
3. Live your truth. 
People with that thing have confidence. Not inflated confidence; not narcissism. It's a deep confidence. Faith.
They know what they want, and they know that they're going to get it. This type of unwavering conviction is extremely attractive to us because it's what we all want, too.
We all want to know. We all want to be certain. We all want to believe. Therefore, those who live in this manner are utterly irresistible to us.
When someone speaks with conviction, we listen. We may not like what they're saying, but we'll listen. Conviction draws a crowd. 
Guess what? You have conviction, too. You may not be aware of it, but you do. It comes in the form of your intuition, your higher self, your truth. 
There's a voice that lives inside you; it's not in your head, it's in your heart. When you listen to this voice you'll be guided in the direction you're supposed to go. And as life unfolds the way you want as a result of listening to this voice, you'll have found your truth. 
There's nothing more captivating than a person on their path. Listen to what the real you has to say, then follow through. People will always be drawn to you as a result to being true to yourself.
4. LOVE.   
Love. Just love. 
Love your city. Love your home. Love your food. Love your dreams. Love your people. Love. 
Love the things that are easy to love, and stretch to love the things that aren't. 
When you love fearlessly, you beam. You're a light in the storm. You're a smile in the crowd. You're a breath of fresh air.

Love is that thing. 

Involve your heart in all that you do and people won't be able to take their eyes off you.  
Make a commitment right now to embody your soul – to be the most irresistible version of you. Center, feel grateful, live your truth and love your heart out, and you will, without a shadow of a doubt, become a magnet to everyone who has the privilege of basking in your light. 

Remember, we all benefit from your shine.

Source:http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8907/how-to-make-anyone-and-everyone-want-you.html

Where ever your footsteps take you,
go with great joy
and great kindness to one another!!!

Marketing for Non Profits

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What is your cause?  

Are you involved in making your community a better place?  

Are you involved in making the world a better place?

I know you...and the answer is yes.  

Social Marketing for Non Profits

According to GivingUSA, Americans gave nearly $300 billion in 2011…with the aim of making the world a better place.  That’s a lot of money.

Every year donors and nonprofits believe more could be done, if there was just more money.

Many donors are concerned their giving is not making a real difference.

By changing how you collect information, communicate your story and connect with donors, nonprofits can have better access to the funds you need.  Of the information that is available, almost none of it helps donors understand how charities are fulfilling their missions. 

According to the 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer that aims to gauge consumer trust, only around half of the survived individuals believe that nonprofits can be trusted to operate with society’s best interests at heart. 

A couple of years ago, Hope Consulting produced a research project called Money For Good. One of the results found that donors do care about impact and effecting positive change in the world.  And that nonprofits can attract more funds if they can communicate their impact, connect with donor sponsors and build relationships. 

Connecting  Communicating  Building

Snail mail, face to face and social media all have a part to play in connecting with donor sponsor, communicating your story and building relationships.

Learn everything you can about your cause, including on a national level.

Establish yourself as a knowledgeable resource for your cause, in your community.

Make new social media friends and subscribe to your cause on a national level…blogs, facebook pages, etc.  Your knowledge will increase, you will find stories, information that you can share.

Keep old friends.  Do you have a donor sponsor with news, share it.  Promote them and let them know you care about their events.

Boost web traffic with a blog and frequent social media postings.  List your link and when folks land on your link, make sure there is a donation button and email sign up.

“Ask for the order”.  There will be a time for this…after you have established a relationship.

In the very best of all worlds, your organization would be wise to have someone working on this communication all the time...

Did you know that Thursdays is Marketing for NonProfits on facebook.com/FeelGoodFreeArt

Where ever your footsteps take you,
go with great joy
and great kindness to one another!!!