10 Steps of an Emerging Art Collector - Week 4 Acquire Art Allies

We've seen those time lapse videos of plants growing from seed, seedling, to full grown plant in a matter of seconds. It's a fascinating peek into a slow process. Reality is that a plant takes time to grow. It also needs the cooperation of all the elements at play. Every member - seed, soil, sun, water - doing its part. 

Up until now, you've been the sole supporter of your seedling efforts of art exploration. The next step of The 10 Steps of an Emerging Art Collector is - 

Acquire Art Allies

This week requires the involvement of others. Art Allies. People who will help tend your art ambitions. There are reasons why other's contributions will increase your intentions and be of benefit to them as well -

• there is an elevated awareness to both of cultivating a cultural appreciation for the visual arts
• there is a development of a shared interest that can become part of discussions as well as day trips
• sharing, summarizing and stating information helps internalize the ideas
• the art searched avenues of others broadens your visual reach
• some things are just more fun when others are coming along 

Brush Off! 8' x 8' oil on board

There are a few ways (and probably more) to do this. The basic pattern is 

1. enlist friends or associates
2. pick a specific day/time
3. assign a specific task

Here is an example of one way -

Tweet It

Have a Art Tweet Tuesday that involves tweeting the link of some art related event, article, or image. Short and tweet. 

Here's another - 

Art Exchange

Something like a What-do-you-think-about-it Wednesday lunch bunch. This could be virtually or an actual lunch visit. Have everyone get 2-3 art images of styles they like. Tell who the artist is and why they like it. Summed up.

Yet another -

Blog Swap

Do a Blog Swap Saturday email exchange. Everyone can find 1-2 blogs (or websites) that have to do with an artist or art and pass it along to the group. Simple.

The Invite

I've even tried to make it a little easier for you by including text for the invite.

I'm on a quest for my inner art muse (or geek, freak, heart, smarts, etc.) As in collecting art. And I would be pleased if you joined me and a few others on this exciting art adventure. Here is what it would entail - (insert your plan) Let me know if you have any latent art ambitions that can become part of our group.

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Art Journal 
Write it down -

• Acquire a list of allies.
• Assign an approach to use. How do you want to do this?
• Attract others with the invite. Compose and commit when you'll send it out.
• Allure of art. Why you love it and want to pursue it. Share this with your invitees.

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Date Night Idea- Invite friends over for French bread, fruit and cheese. They bring cheese and an art book they are intrigued by. Share talking about the artists and art. And the food.

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Tweet me what your group of art addicts are up to @studiogal

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