promoting art festivals (1)

Finding fresh and new ideas to attract the public to your festival is a continual challenge. I just came across these two articles, a lot of food for thought:

  1. From the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition -- how about this?
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    Beer & Art: The Perfect Pair
    Catchy subject line isn't it? You are perpetually working to attract people to attend your festival. I got this email from the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition recently and it is full of promotional ideas to bring those patrons to your show:
  2. Or how about this one from the Park City, Utah's, Kimball Arts Festival?

    Win a Park City Kimball Arts Festival VIP Prize Package!

    ... The VIP prize package includes a 2-night hotel stay in Park City at The DoubleTree by Hilton, parking at China Bridge passes, 2 lawn seat tickets to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus concert at the Snow Park Amphitheatre at Deer Valley Resort on Aug. 6, and 2 VIP Park City Kimball Arts Festival passes!

    Enter your email to get started for your chance to win. Good luck! ...

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