Okay, so a lot of what's on Twitter isn't all that useful. We use it, and we find information that's helpful (weather updates, last-minute reminders of events, promotions) in among the junk, but we can understand why you might not be into it. Well, this story from the Chicago Tribune about artists Patrick Skoff and Samantha Brown gives some insight into its very real and large possibilities when it comes to the arts and interacting with your public. The two young painters have been leaving their art around the city, then tweeting its location. If you get there first, you get a painting for free, plus the thrill of the chase. What do the artists get out of it? Fans and publicity, which are about as valuable as cash when you're starting out. Check out their Twitter feed here, and if you happen to be in Chicago (say, at the ongoing College Art Association Conference, where two of our staff members are), maybe you'll end up with something to put on your walls.
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