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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 20 MIN

Use the attraction method for art venues before you make the ask (265)

from The Art Biz · host Alyon Stanfield

Venues aren't looking for artists who need them, they're looking for artists who are ready. Host Alyson Stanfield introduces the attraction method: a way of building genuine relationships with venues long before you ever make an ask. For alternative venues, the timeline from first contact to a yes can be weeks instead of years. In this episode, Alyson covers: Why readiness is more than finished work, and what signals to a venue that you're prepared How alternative venues operate on an entirely different timeline than galleries The research and in-person visit steps that show a space you're worth talking to What separates "Can I show my art here?" from an opener that actually starts a conversation Why consistent, genuine presence means venues sometimes do the asking before you do Visit this episode's page for all resources MENTIONED Beyond White Walls workshop Elevate Your Art workshop RELATED EPISODES The artists who don't wait to be chosen (264) Use the attraction method for art venues before you make the ask (265)   Email me to discuss strategic consulting for your long-term career goals. Think you'd make a good guest on The Art Biz? Read This   The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.  

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