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The purpose of these articles is to give you, the artist,* the tools you need to  promote your work in a professional manner. I don’t presume to know all the answers, but I would like to share with you the information and resources I have been compiling along … Read more

QR Code

How to add a QR code. I found a website that allows you to make a QR code for free. https://www.flowcode.com I just made one to link to a page on my website to give more information on a tapestry in an exhibit I entered. … Read more

On Being A Juror

Rebecca Stevens   Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website, February 9, 2018   Rebecca A.T. Stevens, Research Associate, Contemporary Textiles at The Textile Museum, was kind enough to be interviewed about her experience as a juror. Rebecca shares her thoughts on … Read more

Marilyn Rea Menzies

Marketing and Selling my Work, Marilyn Rea-Menzies Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website,Friday, March 23rd, 2018 I asked Marilyn Rea-Menzies to write about her experience with marketing and promoting her tapestries. I think you will find her story a worthwhile read. … Read more

Ulrika Leander

Ulrika Leander On Marketing Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website, Friday, May 4th, 2018 Barbara Burns   This is a wonderful interview with Ulrika Leander. Ulrika talks about how she has been marketing and promoting her work including several useful ideas … Read more

Pamela Palma

A Working Artist Speaks Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website,, Saturday, April 21st, 2018 Pamela Palma and I had a great conversation about her work and how she has handled promotion and marketing. You can listen to the conversation below. Pamela Palma … Read more

Documenting Your Process

Documenting Your Design Process For Promotion Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website, Friday, January 26th, 2018 Barbara Burns My Story I fell into it accidentally. I thought documenting my process would be a good idea. Maybe I heard or read that … Read more

Content Marketing

Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website, Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 Barbara Burns   Elena Zuyok shares her knowledge about content marketing. What is it, how to implement a content marketing plan, and more.   Create, Share & Spread the Word: Content … Read more

Branding

 Follow In Picasso’s Footsteps Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website, Friday, December 21st, 2018 Barbara Burns   Its great to have friends who know a thing or two and are willing to share. Carla Lejade is a retired Marketing expert and … Read more

Appealing To Collectors

Keeping Up With The Times Reprinted from my blog on the American Tapestry Alliance website, Friday, September 28th, 2018 Barbara Burns   Keeping up with what’s happening in the art world is useful, especially if you want to sell your work. Do you read relevant … Read more