Archive for August, 2009

Star of Autism
by Lorraine P. Dietrich

Dear Art Now for Autism friends,

Happy August! The pace has really started to pick up on art donations, and I amazed by the fabulous works that have arrived already. Remember the art donation deadline is SEPTEMBER 1st! Less than a month away. Details for donating are at http://artnowforautism.com/donate/donate-art-2/

We Love Our Artists!
Over 55 artists are participating so far with many more planning to participate. Check out the Artists page on Art Now’s web site for links to each artist’s web site. http://artnowforautism.com/artists/

Many thanks to artist Leah Cottam who has gone above and beyond. She is doing a giveaway on her blog in honor of Art Now for Autism. If you are a fiber/quilt art fan, you have to check this out!
http://www.colorfulartgirl.blogspot.com/

Shipping
Many artists have asked about the changes in shipping this year. Yes, artists will be responsible for shipping art directly to buyers including the cost of shipping. I know it isn’t ideal but it is the best set-up at this time and cuts down on unnecessary shipping back/forth to me if a piece doesn’t sell.

Special Note For International Artists
If you live outside the United States, I highly recommend that you ship your donations to me and then I can ship them to buyers. This will hopefully cut down on expenses related to customs and allow for quicker shipping to our primarily USA buyers. Email me regarding shipping address.

T-shirts! T-shirts!
I would love to have some new t-shirt designs this year for our Cafe Press shop. If you haven’t heard of Cafe Press, they are an online printing shop that does print-on-demand on t-shirts, tote bags, and lots more. Art Now receives $1-2 from each item sold and this money helps pay for the web site, publicity materials and more. If interested, let me know and I can send you the Art Now logo to add to your design. I would love to have some t-shirts that promote autism issues such as the rate of 1 in 150 children being diagnosed with autism. http://www.cafepress.com/artnowforautism/

Spreading the word
Don’t forget to publicize Art Now on your web site, blog, and email signature. Visit our web site for details on how to add the Art Now logo to your site.

I have spent a lot of time developing social media for Art Now for Autism this year. I encourage all artists who aren’t already on Facebook and Twitter to consider it. You make a lot of connections and can develop new clients. Scroll down for links to us on Facebook,Twitter, and more! (And if you are on Facebook, send me a friend request, too – Claudine Johnson Intner) See below to links to Art Now on those sites.

Thank you for your continued support!
- Claudine Intner
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Art Now for Autism
Support the cause and get some great art, too!
Art Deadline: September 1, 2009
Exhibit and Reverse Auction: October 1-10, 2009

Art Now for Autism’s Web Site
http://www.artnowforautism.com

Art Now’s Facebook Fan Page – BRAND NEW! Get daily updates! Artists can post pics of their art, too!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Now-for-Autism/105468273203/

Art Now’s Facebook cause page
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/256975/29718989?m=6d54c0aa/

Art Now on Twitter
http://twitter.com/artnowforautism/

Art Now’s Yahoo group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artnowforautism/

Art Now’s blog
http://artnowforautism.com/blog/