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In Part 2 of her two-part series on marketing for artists, Elizabeth Burke-Dain shows you what to do with the gallery listings that you wrote for your upcoming art exhibition -- who should receive it, when to send it, and how to help ensure it gets into print or online. Visit Part 1 for tips on how to write a gallery listing that gets you noticed.

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Marketing yourself can sometimes feel like an exercise in frustration, but it doesn't have to be. Even if you'd rather be in the studio creating your next masterpiece instead of sitting in front of the computer pitching your show to the press, these tips from Elizabeth Burke-Dain will help you write a gallery listing quickly and painlessly. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on marketing for artists — stay tuned for tips on what to do with your listing once it's written.

IndieMade was invited to present mini-sessions at the WBEZ event "Making Your Own Job." The event was well-attended by plenty of artist entrepreneurs and indie business owners. Welcome to the new economy, one that is driven by micro- and small businesses. These "indies" are either filling in the gaps with their niche businesses or freelancing, often replacing jobs once held by full-time employees.

Marketing for Artists: Lightbox SF and Shana Astrachan Team Up with TechShop for DIY Marketing Class

When customers walk into Sacred Art (http://www.sacredartstore.com), they immediately know that they're in Chicago. Sarah Chazin, the proprietor, does support local artists throughout Chicago - they are the suppliers of her store's merchandise.

Elizabeth Burke-Dain co-founded Chicago’s Around the Coyote Arts Festival in 1989.  Since then she has been in the business of promoting artists and art events in Chicago. I remember meeting Elizabeth Burke with her then artist boyfriend, Michael Dain (Bif) at bar listening to a mutual friend’s band, Shrimp Boat.

Calling all Chicago Indie Entrepreneurs!  Reserve the date now for joining IndieMade at the Catalyst Ranch at 6:00 pm January 26, 2012 for a night of free information and networking.  Now is the time to take your business to the next level!

Chicago artisans Kelli Wefenstette and Jessica Duff believe that every Chicago resident should have easy access to quality handmade wares, right in their own neighborhoods.

Hillary Rose founded Paperoni Press in 2009 and has been designing stylish stationery ever since. She has many different styles, from her custom woodsy wedding invites, stationery and invites with vintage imagery, custom address labels, hand drawn kitchen cabinets and origami greeting cards.