Episodes
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
RedDot Podcast | Episode 012 | Supply, Demand, and Art Pricing
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
In this week's episode we'll explore how the laws of supply and demand effect the art market and art pricing. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list at reddotblog.com to receive announcements of future podcasts.
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
RedDot Podcast | Episode 011 | Displaying Your Art to Optimize Sales
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
On Monday I shared a blog post about how to best display your artwork. In today's podcast I respond to comments and answer questions that were left relating to how artist's can best display their art at shows, festivals and open studio tours. It's tempting to display too much work, and in this episode I talk about how to overcome this temptation.
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
I take questions from RedDotBlog readers this week about how galleries feel about you showing in other galleries in the area, expanding your exposure, and I take a question from an artist whose work generates a lot of interest but few sales. I give my insights and opinions on these questions and others in this weeks "Ask me Anything" session.
Be sure and check out our Mentorship program. Registration for the mentorship closes on July 7th. Go to mentorship.artbusinessacademy.net/
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
I talk with Massachusetts artist Mara Levin, and Bay Area artist Naomi VanDoren about how they've navigated the challenges of taking criticism from spouses or close friends. We discuss the importance of developing self-confidence and perspective when criticism, whether solicited or not, undercuts your confidence in your work.
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Many artists wonder if marketing art on Facebook is a viable strategy. Oregon artist Robert MacGinnis, who describes himself as "old school" was reluctant to join Facebook when a collector encouraged him to join in 2015, but he quickly discovered that Facebook was an extremely effective way for him to sell his work and connect with collectors. Facebook sales now account for over 50% of MacGinnis' annual sales. In this episode, you'll hear the artist's simple approach to Facebook marketing.
View MacGinnis' work on his website at www.macginnisstudio.blogspot.com
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Red Dot readers direct the discussion in this week's podcast by asking questions about the art business. In the session, Jason answers questions about approaching galleries, Nigerian scammers targeting artists, galleries that don't operate as well as an artist wishes they would, and much more.
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
In this week's episode, Jason shares events that lead up to a significant sale and lessons learned in the process. It's easy to give up on your marketing efforts when they don't seem to be working, but persistence can make all the difference.
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Wednesday May 03, 2017
An interview with Franny Moyle, Author of Turner, the Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of JMW Turner. I picked up Franny's biography on Turner earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this important artist's life. Turner is one of the United Kingdom's greatest artists, and is, perhaps its best known, but I didn't know much about his life and I found Franny's biography fascinating and enlightening. Franny Moyle joins me for the interview from her home in England.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
RedDot Podcast | Episode 004 | Sales Trends for the 2017 Season
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
In this episode, Jason will look at how the 2016-2017 high season went for Xanadu Gallery. There were several interesting trends, and Jason will explore these trends, along with their underlying external and internal factors.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
RedDot Podcast | Episode 003 | Wrong Lessons Learned
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
In this episode, Jason responds to comments on a recent post about a sticky situation with clients. Some commenters came to the conclusion that Xanadu Gallery is hounding its clients – Jason makes arguments to counter this viewpoint.