Month: December 2016

Looking for new ways to capture moments? Try this Mini Drone

Imagine the photos you could take with this mini drone!

Artists of all kinds are recommended to try this product to develop their portfolios in a new and interesting way. Imagine how your photographs or videos would look from the top of a building downtown or above the sea. There are plenty of possibilities with this product.

The drone can be steered from the top, bottom, left, right. There are six axes that will help you with the theft anywhere! Perfect for an interesting or artistic project where you want to capture different photos. The best thing is that this product is small, we can hold it in our hand. We do not need large luggage or big bags to transport equipment as it fits in the palm of your hand! The world is in front of you with this product!

Top 3 Tips for Art Sales in 2017

By Monika Blichar

Have you thought about what you need to do in order to prep for art sales in 2017? It’s never too early to start and we love to help artists and art dealers stay on top of their game especially in the sales department. Here are our top three tips to prepare for a successful year of art sales.

1-Create a Monthly Calendar and Sales Plan

Knowing your weekly and monthly goals as an artist or dealer is crucial to helping you stay on target throughout the year. We like to have a sales goal monthly and also break down our product sales goals. For example, when we have new cards or prints at our gallery, we try to find a number for sales of those products and meet them by month’s end. This can work with original pieces, accessories or even service packages and if you have staff or affiliates, can be motivating for them also -especially f you offer a sweet prize for top sales. We recommend a monthly goal sheet made in the last few days of December. Once you’re done, post each month goal in your studio and revisit each sheet at the end of the month to keep yourself and your team accountable.

2-Partner Up

Most artists and dealers work alone. This is hard! Who can you partner with? Can you find a local coffee shop or business and propose a month long exhibit in exchange for a commission on any sales? What about finding an intern or sales agent who would like to help by promoting your work in exchange for commissions on everything they sell? Get creative and find partners who are motivated to sell your product to help you. Two heads are always better than one! Not only will you increase your chances of sales, but you will also spread out your workload making more time for you to create!

3-Register for Shows

The best way to sell your work is to be part of a variety of events that are targeted to your market or demographic. Register for a variety of markets, trade shows and exhibitions throughout the year. Do your research and find out how many guests are anticipated, where they are marketing and how long the show has been running. The flip side of being in events is also being prepared. Always make sure you engage with guests, have cards and a draw to gather emails, and then follow up. Being present at the events is especially important if you are the artist because it is great way for local buyers to get to know you and gain access to you and your work. Maybe they have questions they would not otherwise ask unless they meet you in person. Perhaps they were too intimidated or too far to come to your studio to ask about a commission or buy products. Be sure to consider a sales agent at events only if you are absolutely sure they know your products inside and out and they know how to sell. As a business owner, you want to make it as easy and as pleasant as possible for customers to find, connect and buy from you.

If you have any suggestions or ideas about you plan to do for 2017 art sales, leave a comment or send us a message! Remember to share this post with artists or dealers who could use these tips!

Good luck in 2017 everyone!

Holiday Shopping-Consider Our 2016 Holiday Artisan Catalog

Are you struggling to find unique gift giving ideas for the holidays this year? For many of us, shopping for the holidays has become an increasingly stressful experience. Not only is it difficult to find unique gifts, it is also a time of high pressure sales, visits to crowded malls, and driving in dreadful traffic! Where did we go wrong?

At our humble headquarters in North Vancouver, we are always on the look out for ways to help you be creative, access the arts, and have a great experience. During this holiday season, we didn’t forget about you and our team came up with something we know you will just love! We compiled an amazing array of unique items in our first ever “2016 Holiday Artisan Catalog” which will surely help you get over the holiday gift giving hump and send you ringing into the New Year as the Holiday Hero! Everything from jewellery, accessories, kids masks, cards, art, prints, beauty products, fashion and even hot sauce all made by Canadian and European artisans and designers is available for you this year! Best part is that you can browse and shop without even leaving your home!

The next deadline to order is December 10 and pick up or delivery will be available on December 15. Some fabulous gifts made with love by artists and designers who not only hope you will find pleasure in celebrating the act of giving this year, but who are also giving a portion of each sale in the catalog to Make and Break Arts Foundation. Proceeds from all sales in the catalog this year will be used to help support Art World Expo production costs. So when you order, you not only get something unique, you support an independent artist AND you help make our annual events possible. How cool is that?

We know. We are geniuses. That’s why you love us!

You can have a look at the catalog and order form HERE

Oh, and if you’re a non-profit and want to raise some funds for your cause this week, be sure to pass the catalog around your organization and contacts. We will give you 15% on all your sales to help support your non-profit too. Pretty amazing stuff!