Hi Reader,

Greetings and hello again:

There's a familiar piece of advice floating around the art world:

"Hang your art anywhere you can—restaurants, lobbies, coffee shops, whatever.
You never know who might see it."

On the surface, it sounds harmless—even hopeful.

But here's what I've learned after decades of working with artists, publishers, galleries, and buyers:

What appears to be marketing is often just busywork disguised as hustle.

And that's where this week's post comes in.

I'm talking about:

• Why hanging art "anywhere it fits" can actually erode self-worth
• The hidden time/energy costs artists don't see coming
• Why strategic alignment beats "random exposure" every time
• The simple mindset shift that attracts real opportunities without chasing them

The part that surprises most artists?

Aiming higher isn't harder.
It's simpler, cleaner, and takes less effort when it's aligned.

If you want to stop scattering your energy and start building meaningful momentum with the right people—the kind who actually buy and champion art—this is worth your time.

Read the post here:
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You don't need more places to hang your art.

You need the right people talking about it.

To your success, keep creating.

Peace out!

Barney Davey
Publisher: Art Marketing News
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Aim Higher: Why Your Art Deserves Better Than Coffee Shop Marketing Read the article.

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