Christmas e-cards for artists and by art galleries and museums in 2015

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Did you know that the world's very first Christmas card was sent by the director of an art museum? Henry Cole, the Founding Director of the Victoria & Albert Museum sent the first Christmas card in 1843

This post covers two topics

the Christmas e-card sent as part of your marketing communications plan for your business as an artist
the Christmas e-card you might need to send to friends and

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