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Colin Murray
Colin Murray
  • Male
  • Madison WI
  • United States
  • 2-D Multi Media
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October Shows-Upper Midwest

Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Murray Jul 19, 2011. 6 Replies

Looking for Phalen Park Art Show in Twin Cities

Started Jun 20, 2011 0 Replies

Graphic Display Systems - Wire Walls

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Connie Mettler commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'How to build a customer email/postcard list'
We always collected addresses, but after many years in business the list was very large. I segmented the list by region/show and sent postcards before the show. It was expensive, but a cost of doing business not to be discounted. The last several…
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Melanie Rolfes commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'How to build a customer email/postcard list'
"Holy emails Batman" I am out!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday
Connie Mettler commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'Milwaukee / Waukesha ArtWorks: Studio Clearance Show'
The events I've attended of this type everything is on sale -- and the buyers come bargain hunting. They are planned so artists can get rid of overstock and earn some money from it. No one is trying to sell full price or 10% off -- discourages…
Thursday
Annette Piper commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'How to build a customer email/postcard list'
I still have a lot of rural clients that aren't web savvy so I don't push the email contact with some, but good idea Larry  - I might have to try your suggestion. Whilst I process a sale and wrap etc., I ask the customer to fill out…
Wednesday
Kay Cummins commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'How to build a customer email/postcard list'
Interesting...I get emails with more ease then physical address. A couple of points| It does take time and sometimes I get busy and forget...but anyone that is really engaged agents at lasted asked if they would like to be on my list, I tell them I…
Wednesday
Cynthia Linnabary commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'Milwaukee / Waukesha ArtWorks: Studio Clearance Show'
I did well by marking down some very old stuff to $5 or $10, others at 25% to 50% off. I also put all the highly discounted pieces on a separate table...tacky, yes, but effective. After people looked through my booth and saw my typical prices…
Wednesday
Connie Mettler commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'Milwaukee / Waukesha ArtWorks: Studio Clearance Show'
Good advice, Layl. I think this is the kind of event that can work -- nothing like word of mouth. Also, did you see the post I did yesterday about the recycle event with Habitat in Fargo -- seems like this would be a perfect tie in with this show.…
Wednesday
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Colin Murray's blog post 'How to build a customer email/postcard list'
We started out by making a list of those customers who gave us checks. (We've only taken credit cards for 18 months or so).  We do send out cards via snail mail.  We give a small discount to people who are prior customers.  We…
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Profile Information

Your Medium
2-D Multi Media
Years in the Art Fair Business
4
First show ever
Appleton, WI Art in the Park
What is your website?
http://differenttoday.com; artworksmadison.com
What are the best things about art fairs
I enjoy meeting all the attendees. It is fun to hear the feedback on a new piece of art that someone enjoys.
Best show ever and why
Wauwatosa, WI Firefly Show. The organizers (Wauwatosa Historical Society) love having the artist on their property. They try very hard to accommodate the artists. The neighborhood comes out in mass for the show. It makes a fun show.

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How to build a customer email/postcard list

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 8:00pm 13 Comments

Anyone have any ideas for building an email or postcard contact list, of potential customers. I have tried putting a book and pen out. I have gotten limited results. Even if I encourange visitors to our booth, to do so.

I have seen other artists have great results in sending postcards out to prospects. But I have not found a good way to collect addresses. Any ideas?

Colin Murray

Milwaukee / Waukesha ArtWorks: Studio Clearance Show

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 8:50pm 10 Comments

Please note: In the spirit of full disclosure ... I not only exhibited at this show, I organized it.

 

ArtWorks: Studio Clearance was organized for the first time this year. This is not your regular art show. I used the Kalamazoo Garage Sale show as a model for putting this show together. Here is the concept:

 

We all have those pieces in our studio: we're tired of looking at them; they're damaged, last year's "model", or old pieces; or we just never really liked…

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Colin Murray

Milwaukee: Studio Clearance

Posted on October 24, 2011 at 8:28pm 0 Comments

I still have room available for the first annual Studio Clearance Sale in Waukesha/Milwaukee, WI. Applications will now be handled on a first come-first serve basis until full. Complete details at www.artworkswisconsin.com. Questions? Let me know.
Colin Murray

St. Louis - Queeny Park

Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:01pm 0 Comments

St. Louis has been experiencing a drought this summer. When we arrived on Friday to the show, it was 100 degrees (actual temperature). I didn't ask what the heat-index was ... I didn't want to know. Thank goodness Queeny Park is an indoor art show.

 

We were able to unload the car and set up without too much trouble. On Friday evening, they serve wine at the show and make it an event. We have…

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Welcome to Lincoln, IL.

Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:45pm 3 Comments

 

Lincoln IL has a population of about 15,000. It is located between Bloomington and Springfield. This past weekend the entire city turns into an event of art and balloons. (Hot air balloons). As we drove into town on Friday evening, you saw 15-20 balloons at the edge of town. And many people stopping to watch on the side of the road. We checked out the park in the downtown area. Some roads were already closed off and a few tents were up, in the park. We found our spot. I was…
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hi colin! it was nice to meet you in madison.
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