Learn to navigate the Recorder to promote your events, businesses and organizations. This workshop will explain the how the use of our local newspaper can benefit artists, businesses and towns with wider exposure, broader participation and more reliable, consistent promotion. George Forcier is managing editor and Adam Orth is features editor of the Greenfield Recorder.
This workshop will be geared for people interested in working with youth, particularly by creating partnerships that provide youth opportunities in the arts for community benefit.
Outline:
1. We will first provide an overview of Youth Action Coalition (YAC) programs and mission. YAC has 5 arts-for-change programs in 3 towns in Western MA. All programs aim to empower youth through art making, social justice education and community engagement. Our 4 pillars are “I AM, I CREATE, I BELIEVE, WE CONNECT”. (15 minutes)
2. We will continue on to describe a few of the partnerships that we’ve created, such as Girls Eye View’s work with the Domestic Violence Task Force, Get Up Get Down’s creation of murals for local businesses, visiting artist programs and youth art exhibits with, at and for local businesses. (15 min)
3. Next, we will outline a framework for thinking through these collaborations by sharing our experience and discussing key considerations. (10 min)
4. Then, we would like to break out into small groups by community or region so that audience members have a chance to brainstorm and come up with potential projects and collaborations. Each group will have a chance to share their idea. (30 min)
5. Last, we will allow time for Q&A (15 min)
This workshop will benefit artists, crafters, and artisans who would like to engage in on-line selling for the first time. The workshop will also aide those who are selling on other marketplace websites who would like to explore Etsy as a selling arena. Participants will gain basic knowledge of opening an Etsy account, creating their first “listing”, and tips for sucessful marketing and promotion.
Imagining ways to work with new partners in your community engaged cultural projects to build new audiences, new alliances, and new economic development.
Panel discussion with local musicians who have used various formats to raise money for their projects online. Focus on Kickstarter and Indiegogo and the advantages and disadvantages of these and other platforms.
Artists want to share their talents and creativity with the world, but they also want to grow their businesses and protect their works. This seminar will give participants a broad understanding of how the law applies to their arts practice and developing businesses. Artists and entrepreneurs will leave feeling empowered to share and protect their creative work in the public realm.
This workshop will present the LCC program, guidelines, and standard application. It will introduce potential applicants to new funding source, allowing for open dialogue between MCC staff, LCC members and applicants around the granting process. This workshop also highlights accessible grant options benefiting every municipality in MA.
I teach the basic tools of financial literacy to artists and other creatives, using the language and approach that fits this audience. Using case studies, illustrations, and worksheets, I present this often dry and boring (though vital) material in a manner that is accessible, informative, and (hopefully) funny.
I would present a slide show of my photographs, including world news events, local people and businesses in the news, as well as public relations work. I would also talk about lessons learned from the above and tips on how to promote yourself and your work through local and national media outlets.
In this workshop, participants will be coached by a seasoned journalist and award-winning teacher to gain a better understanding of how journalists work. I’ll talk about the similarities and differences in the specific needs of each group and walk them through the process that I use when interviewing to help them feel more comfortable with future press opportunities. Participants will also get tips to tune-up existing PR skills and learn how to prepare essential items for working with the press based on their field by learning:
-The difference between a media kit and press kit and why you need both.
-How to present your best self online and make social media work for you.
-The importance of a press release and the secrets to writing one that gets results.
-Why it’s vital to research the media before starting a conversation with them.
-The do’s and don’ts of when you the media wants to talk to you.
-The different types of interviews and how to navigate them without sinking your ship.
-How to follow-up and make the very best impression to create a relationship.
No more butterflies, second guessing and forgotten thoughts to wake them up in the middle of the night. This workshop will also include a short press release writing activity, fun review game with prizes, and Q&A time.