Alyson signing copies of I'd Rather Be in the Studio! at Deanna Wood's studio in Sanger, TX. Photo by Deborah Boschert.

First, the schedule (and then below I'll tell you what to expect)

Hey, Alyson, why don't you come to my studio?!

Now, here's what you can expect from a book party that you attend or one that you might organize for artists in your community

For: I’d Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self Promotion
by Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com

Where? Your studio

When? Your convenience

Why? Because I’m coming to your area and I need to kill some time. I can’t think of a better way to do that than with a party with a bunch of artists in a studio.

What do you, Alyson (author), expect?

• I’d like to meet as many artists as possible. You should decide how many people your space can hold.
• I want everyone to be comfortable and have fun.
• I expect NO wine and cheese. We’ll find some coffee or tea somewhere.
• I picture these events as kind of like chatting at a coffee shop (or studio!). I can speak briefly (10 minutes) about art marketing and answer questions. I can speak longer if people are seated than if they are standing. This is your choice.

If there is no pressure to buy, what’s in it for you, Alyson?
I run a Web site and artist consulting business called ArtBizCoach.com. My ability to do my job is directly related to knowledge of the artworld. The more I talk with artists, the more effective I am.

I rely on artists’ stories and experiences. I want to hear yours.

So, why do you call it a Book Party?
The book is a pretext to visit your studio. Most authors have book signings, but, well . . . yawn. I wanted to take my book to where artists are. And wouldn’t you rather be in the studio? I will have books for sale and will donate a portion of sales to one of your favorite local art charities, if you choose. But there will be zero pressure to purchase the book. I’d much rather meet the artists in your city or town than sell books.

(It’s kind of like a book signing, but it’s mostly a reason to meet artists in their studios.)

Order the book. $24.95

Previous studio tour stops

Hey, Alyson, why don't you come to my studio?!
I can't make the studio tour, tell me about the blog tour.
Read more details about the book.
Take me back to the book homepage.