What are the proven offline methods for capturing emails at art shows and fairs?

There are several traditional methods that work extremely well at in-person events. The clipboard method is the most basic—simply put out a piece of paper with a pen where people can write their name and email to join your mailing list. This is a 150-year-old tactic using maybe two dollars in supplies that still works. The fishbowl approach asks people to drop their business card in for a chance to win a free print or other prize. You can use a tablet or iPad for point-of-sale email opt-ins where people enter their details directly. Door prize drawings at entry are another effective method. The key is to think ahead about which email capture mechanism will work best for your specific venue, as different shows and fairs have different rules about what’s allowed. Don’t let any in-person opportunity pass without having a strategy to capture emails from interested visitors.

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