"I do rather well in an 'Arts Community' in Gatlinburg, TN. We get millions of visitors/tourists every year. Ive had my small studio/gallery space here for almost 6 years and my business has been steady. This month sales are UP from last…"
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MIchelle Monet
- 50, Female
- Gatlinburg, TN
- United States
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Coconut Grove /Artigras?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Geoff Coe Feb 8. 3 Replies 0 Likes
How do you respond?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Sorbini Aug 17, 2011. 39 Replies 1 Like
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MIchelle Monet replied to Evan's discussion Real life Facebook 'Like' button in my booth...
"I like it! I've been actually increasing my FB presence and have been making more sales. Some substantial ones too!
I dont do art shows anymore, but I have a small studio/gallery. I now add a customer to my FB page WHILE they are in my gallery…"
Jim Parker replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion Coconut Grove /Artigras?
"I know a number of artists that will be at ArtiGras, aside from myself."
deana blanchard replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion Coconut Grove /Artigras?
"We're doing Artigras"
MIchelle Monet posted a discussion
Coconut Grove /Artigras?
Anyone do these two shows in Florida? I will be there visiting my mom at that time and I plan to walk both shows. Im looking forward to being a 'customer'! :)See More
MIchelle Monet posted a discussion
The PBS documentary
I told you guys a while back about the PBS documentary piece that was done at my art studio/gallery. I promised Id let you all see it when it was done.I used to do art festivals for about 7 years until 5 years ago when I found my current gallery in Gatlinburg, TN, in the artists 'loop'. It is an 8 mile loop/community of artists and crafters. Im grateful that I havent had to do art shows and that I can make a living at my gallery. Anyway here is the completed PBS piece and I think it turned out…See More
MIchelle Monet commented on Robert Green's blog post Great information from the Des Moines art festival
"KUDOS!!"
MIchelle Monet replied to Doug Hoppes's discussion Is quality of art fairs going down?
"Hi Dougie. I can relate to your question.
I do a Thanksgiving/Christmas show every year at a convention center. I know I have to have a low price point item that people can give for gifts. Thats obvious. At this particular show there are very…"
MIchelle Monet commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Fears of the Entrepreneur/Or Making Sense of it All
"Thanx so much COnnie. I believe in 'EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY'. There is a book with that name by Dr. Susan Forward. It is an awesome book talking about how everything is uncertain so why not embrace it ALL??"
MIchelle Monet replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Happy birthday today to 15 of our members
"Im 50 this week too. WEeeeEEEE. :)"
MIchelle Monet replied to Pat Sorbini's discussion Psychology of pricing
"I agree with you totally about not offering a low priced choice.
I got rid of my 'cards' long ago. They sold for $8-10. My lowest price point now is $39.00, so if someone likes my work they will have no choice but to get atleast $39…"
Pat Sorbini replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion How do you respond?
"I print my own cards from a program in "Pages" that had my logo (a single leaf) . I put them in a nice bowl that I found that uses metal leaves to hold a glass bowl. It tickles me. I'm easy.
Lots of people take cards, I think,…"
Jennifer Donald replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion How do you respond?
""..................and the art is the free entertainment." Amen to THAT!"
will connor replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion How do you respond?
"My only question on business cards is whether to have them out for the taking or to keep them out of view so they have to be asked for. The thought behind making them ask is that it provides a natural way for me to engage them about what…"
will connor replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion How do you respond?
"I agree with the "thinking of every person who crosses the threshold of your booth as a potential customer" But it only works if the show is doing it's job to bring in a crowd that will be potential customers.…"
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