Workshops on self-promotion for artists in Concord, NH

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The New Hampshire Council on the Arts announces a day of workshops on marketing and self-promotion for artists and craftspeople on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.. Keene NH artist and writer Luann Udell will present a workshop on discovering the core vision, the passionate story behind your business, and how use it to create a powerful connection to your target audience.

Classes are already full, but an alternate date is in the works. Sign up early to assure your place. Check the Council website at http://www.nh.gov/nharts/newsandcalendar/artistworkshops.htm for the latest information.

NH Art News & Calendar Information



Artists' Workshop Day: December 8

Identify the message you want to get out, and then learn how to spread the word quickly using free online tools.

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts will offer two free workshops for artists on Tuesday, December 8, at the council’s Concord office. Keene artist Luann Udell will lead “Getting Your Story Out There” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Christine Halvorson of Halvorson New Media will lead “Shoestring Personal Branding Online for Artists” from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshops are open to artists in all fields – writers, visual artists, performing artists, craftspeople, etc. You may attend one or both. Those who are coming to both workshops are welcome to bring a lunch and use the lunch break to network with other participants. We’ll also have a list of nearby lunch spots on hand. Space is limited. BOTH WORKSHOPS ARE FULL, BUT YOU CAN CALL TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. To register, call the Arts Council at 271-2789.

Getting Your Story Out There: December 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
“Publicity is recognition by someone other than the artist that there is a unique story to be told," writes Mary Petzak, editor of "Singing Your Own Praises." Trouble is, most of us artists and craftspeople don't know our story. We're not sure why the work we make is special, or even why we love to make it so much. Yet this "inside story" is the engine that drives all of your creative efforts. Once you can articulate it, you'll find it will help you create an artist statement, a mission statement, a press release or even an exhibition proposal. This workshop will explore ways to find the passionate story behind your work, and ways it connects to popular "story hooks" to get the attention of the media, your audience, even your own heart.

Shoestring Personal Branding Online for Artists: December 8, 1-3 p.m.
Use LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, YouTube and other online, FREE social media tools to advance your career and get yourself seen online. You'll learn how to invest no money and about one hour a day in marketing yourself using these tools.