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In light of the new-normal we must live in, everyone is experiencing challenges in continuing with their work, their lifestyle, and their passions. People are turning to online sites, e-commerce and social media more than ever before. To help our Artists to prepare and be successful in this new-normal, we’ve tapped in to some of our experts to provide, simple, personal virtual workshops. Pre-registration is mandatory, and a nominal fee is required to send via e-Transfer.

Workshop 1

Beginners' Guide to Promoting Your Work on Social Media

Beginners' Guide to Promoting Your Work (and Self) on Social Media 
​Join digital marketing specialist, and Pelham Art Festival’s social media manager, Linda Warren for 60 minutes on the basics and strategies of social media for local artists. Topics cover various platforms, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, with tips on optimizing space, branding yourself, increasing engagement, and understanding what works best for you.
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Tuesday October 27, 2020
7:00pm

Workshop 2

Demystifying Digital Images, Beginner Level

Artist and Coach for Creatives, Sonia Wilkinson, will demonstrate the best ways to save, and use your artwork digitally for the screen. For the first half of this 90-minute workshop, Sonia will discuss everything needed to promote your artwork online using photographs or scans of your artwork. (note: capturing a digital image of your handmade art will be covered in a future workshop) Included in this workshop are programs and apps you can use to edit images, sources for “other”, royalty-free images (some free), and some recommendations for website platforms you can consider. For the second half of the workshop Sonia will answer any questions or challenges you have.

Along with the Zoom link, a PDF will be sent to you by email that you can print and use as a road map for later. You can also peruse what will be covered so you can think of questions to ask during the time we have together.

Tuesday November 17, 2020
7:00pm

Workshop 3

Workshop 4

Optimizing Your Work on Social Media

A second part to our Social Media for Beginners' Workshop, this 60 minute Zoom session will focus on the tools available for a successful social media presence. Digital marketing specialist will explain on to advertise on social media, the use of hashtags and how to use the various Facebook options available to optimize your digital presence.
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Time and Date TBD

Capturing Digital Images

Time and Date TBD