How to support artists and the arts virtually
Suggestions on how to support artists and the arts virtually
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
– Dr. Seuss
When someone asks how they can support artists and the arts, the pat answer is often “Buy their art.” As usual the pat answer fails to take into account the financial and physical constraints of the current moment. To help those who care a whole awful lot about supporting artists and the arts, we have gathered some suggestions that work virtually to make things better for artists.
Buy art from artists’ online stores. Many artists have created, improved, or expanded their online stores. It’s the next best thing to buying art in person. And the art is shipped directly to your door.
Gift e-gift cards from artists’ online stores to your friends and family. When its appropriate to give a gift and you’d rather have the recipient make the final choice, think about gifting an e-gift card. Many artists have added these convenient cards to their online stores.
Commission artworks from your favorite artists. Some artists have extra time now to work on commissions. If you’ve been thinking about a custom piece, now is a great time to ask an artist to make it for you.
Post reviews on artists’ Google business page and social media pages. Reviews on artists’ Google business page and social media pages help to drive traffic to their online stores. If there’s something about an artist that you can recommend, take a few minutes to write a couple sentences and then post them. Prospective customers find it very helpful to know what current customers appreciate about artists.
Comment on and share artists’ posts on social media. Artists love to hear what you have to say about their newest creations. And multiple comments and shares increase a post’s engagement index so that the post is shown to a wider audience.
Attend artists’ online openings and exhibitions. Many artists are now live-streaming openings and exhibitions. Virtual openings allow you to see what’s new even though you can’t be there in person.
Attend and share artists’ online video livestreams. Artists are getting very creative in terms of producing livestreams that can be fun, educational, and inspiring. If you can not watch them live, you can watch the recorded sessions later at your leisure.
Helpful links
Post a review on our Google business page
Post a review on our Facebook page
See an example of our Wine and Art livestream