Email Templates

Instructions

Plan on sending out in October so people can put Artists Sunday on their calendar and then send a modified version focusing on your participation in November as the date approaches.

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Replace all the [] fillers in the template.

Email: Organizations to Artists Invite

From:	Organizations
To:	Artists
Subject Line	Invite to participate in Artists Sunday on Nov 26th
Preview Text	It’s like Small Business Saturday but for art!

Hi [FIRST NAME],

We’re inviting all professional artists to join us in participating in Artists Sunday, the first Sunday after Thanksgiving – November 26, 2023. Artists Sunday is an art-focused shopping day, encouraging consumers to shop with artists, creators and makers. Think Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for art!

[ORGANIZATION NAME] has partnered with Artists Sunday to unite individual artists and organizations locally and nationwide and promote the purchase of art during the busiest shopping weekend of the year.

Participating artists receive a comprehensive marketing toolkit that includes everything needed to create customized marketing materials for your storefront, website, and social media. And the best part is… it’s free!

We hope you’ll join this movement of passionate and talented artists.

[INSERT SALUTATION. EXAMPLES COULD INCLUDE: “SUPPORTING ARTISTS”, “SHOPPING ART THIS HOLIDAY SEASON”, ETC.]

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Email: Organizations to Consumers

From:	Organizations
To:	Consumers
Subject Line	Shop art this Holiday Season on Artists Sunday – Nov 26
Preview Text	Find creative gifts while supporting local artists

Hi [FIRST NAME],

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is the time to consider something unique, personal, and creative for the most important people in our lives.

[ORGANIZATION NAME] is proud to support Artists Sunday this November 26, an art-focused shopping day that celebrates artists, creators and makers. Think of it like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for shopping for art!

Find out what we’re doing for Artists Sunday:

✓ [ADD ANYTHING HERE. I.E. DIRECTORY OF ARTISTS, EVENT, CALENDAR EVENT, ETC.]

✓ Buy From Local Artists on November 26. Commit this season and buy from local artists, creators and makers in our community!

✓ Make a Wish-List. The best part about committing to this movement is the adventure of finding something personal and unique. Explore local artists, and let your loved ones know what you’re eyeing.

✓ Follow the Movement on Social Media. Leading up to Artists Sunday, follow what we’re doing to support this movement and share your favorite artists with the people you love. Use the hashtags #ArtistsSunday and #ShopArt on social media.

Learn more about what we’re doing this Artists Sunday here: [INSERT LINK]

We hope you’ll join us and the growing community supporting passionate and talented artists on November 26!

[INSERT SALUTATION. EXAMPLES COULD INCLUDE: “SUPPORTING ARTISTS”, “SHOPPING ART THIS HOLIDAY SEASON”, ETC.]

[ORGANIZATION NAME]

Feel free to make the email below available to your artists so they can share word of Artists Sunday with their customers.

Email: Artists to Consumers

From:	Artists
To:	Consumers
Subject Line	Shop art this holiday season. Artists Sunday is Nov 26
Preview Text	Find creative gifts while supporting local artists the Sunday after Thanksgiving

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I hope you and your family are well.

This holiday season I hope you’ll consider giving something special, unique, and handcrafted.

November 26 (the Sunday after Thanksgiving) is Artists Sunday, a day to support local artists in our community and the local economy. Think of it like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for shopping for art!

[INSERT CALL TO ACTION: “I’VE PARTNERED WITH THIS ORGANIZATION…”, “I’M DOING THIS…”, “VISIT MY WEBSITE AND VIEW MY WORK…”, OR “I’M PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT…”. OUR TOOLKIT CAN HELP YOU THINK THROUGH THIS.]

✓ Make a Wish-List. If you’d like to be gifted a specific piece from a local artist, share your wishlist with family and friends and tell them where to buy it.

✓ #ShopArt on November 26th. Shop this season’s work here: [ONLINE STORE LINK]

[INCLUDE A LINK OR LOCATION TO BUY YOUR WORK.]

[INSERT SALUTATION.]

[ARTIST NAME]

[SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES / LINKS]