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Three Workshops Proudly Presented by the  Central Otago District Arts Trust

These professional development workshops are designed to help artists with their portfolio presentation, artist profile information and imagery.  They look at how to create an online presence and the best ways  to do this through Facebook and other social media.

If you are an artist in any genre, from a musician to a photographer, you can use Facebook to promote your work and your business. Many artists create Facebook pages to create and maintain a professional presence online, to display their work and reach out to potential customers.

However, these workshops are not only geared to the internet.  You will learn how to price your work and how to present your CV/Bio/Portfolio to galleries or dealers. A successful artist presentation is absolutely vital if you wish to become represented by a gallery or to sell your work. 

This course will give you confidence and give direction to your art career. 

Session One
Wednesday 10th September 9.30am until 12.30pm

Exploring the basics of social networking
Learning how to create a Facebook profile
Making social media simple to understand

Session Two
Thursday 11th September 9.30am until 12.30pm

Setting up your own artist Facebook page using your imagery and what you have written about yourself.
Discovering the benefits of an online presence and resolve issues you might have with social media.

Session Three
Friday 12th September 9.30am until 12.30pm

Getting your work out there. Is it a hobby? Is it an income? Is it a career?
Creating a successful artist portfolio. Pricing your art. How to approach a gallery or dealer.

ABOUT THE TUTORS

Maxine Williams is a practising artist and tutor, and has a professional background in IT, web development and graphic design.
Central Otago District Arts Trust - Arts Coordinator 

Maurice Watson has worked in Art Galleries & Museums for 34 years. He now runs a small dealer gallery and art brokering business in Bannockburn as well as a mobile picture framing service throughout the Central Otago/Lakes region.
Central Otago District Arts Trust - Trustee. 

Cost: $20 per session or $50 for all 3 sessions. Payment can be made online or by cheque (please inform us you have booked by phoning 022 4626 328) Payable to Central Otago District Arts Trust Acc # 38-9009 0717340 00 (ref - your name)

What to bring: (if you can) Your portfolio - artist statement, biography, CV., digital images, laptop or tablet, if you can't bring a laptop let us now and we will arrange for one.

Where: Margaret Ross Meeting Room, Alexandra Community House, 14 - 20 Centennial Ave, Alexandra.

Dates:

• Wed, 10 September 2014 @ 9.30am until 12.30pm
  Wednesday
• Thu, 11 September 2014 @ 9.30am until 12.30pm
  Thursday
• Fri, 12 September 2014 @ 9.30am until 12.30pm
  Friday

Location

Alexandra Community House

14 - 16 Centennial Ave, Alexandra