5 Key Components Every Artist Facebook Page Needs

Facebook is over.

It's also a quick and easy way to promote your art online - and it's free! So how do you make the most of this huge pool of potential buyers and supporters?

Start by making sure your artist's Facebook page has all the right components. This way Facebook users can recognize you and your art. And be more inclined to buy a piece. Here are 5 key elements that will help you on your way to a sensational and successful Facebook page.

1. A compelling summary

Under your Facebook profile photo, post a captivating one or two sentence description of your art. Be creative. Need some inspiration? Extract from . Let the page visitor know about your work. The right words help the visitor connect with you and your art. It also provides them with the foundation for the rest of your page.

2. Captivating profile picture and cover

Be sure to select high quality images that will leave a fantastic first impression. Consider choosing one of your most striking pieces of art. You can also upload your photo at work. Remember that this is usually the first aspect of your Facebook Page that a visitor will see. We suggest choosing a photo of you and your art for your profile picture. You can then use the large cover area to showcase your work.  

3. Useful "About us" page

This is your opportunity to tell your Facebook page visitors more about yourself and your art. You can include a short biography about yourself - the story of your artistic career. Write a short description and tell Facebook visitors about your inspiration and creative process. Avoid making anything too long. We recommend that you include a way for visitors to contact you and see more of your work. You can add your link. Then people will be able to see your professional online portfolio and contact you to buy the work.

4. Great gallery of your work

People who visit your Facebook artist page expect to see art. Upload your work below the photos so that visitors can easily view your work. You can organize your art into different albums based on type, collection, or whatever. Be sure to upload new artwork periodically so that visitors can interact with new artwork. It inspires and inspires your fans. And the more art you have in your "gallery" on Facebook, the more art people will be interested in. Facebook fans can share your art on their pages and spread the word about your art.

5. Informative credit for each piece of art

Don't forget to add credit for every artwork you upload. When Facebook visitors scroll down on your page, your name stays at the top. The caption under your photos will remind them whose art they are viewing. Include your name, title of work, medium, and size. Environment and dimension are especially important. They allow the visitor to visualize your art the way it would look in person. Want more information about lending your art. Check out the article.

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