Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is excited to partner with the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) to present a series of three virtual panel discussions open to artists at any level of their career and from any art form across Western New York free of charge. This program is presented in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts’ State & Local Partnerships program.

 

Thursday, March 11, 2021
5:30-7:00 pm

Marketing, PR, and Branding

Join us as we discuss the differences between marketing and public relations, how to successfully promote yourself and your work, and why it’s beneficial for artist entrepreneurs to think of themselves as a brand. Panelists for this presentation will be Paulette Harris and Genevieve Spielberg.

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Saturday, March 13, 2021
11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Institutional Opportunities and Networking

Learn about how and where artists can find opportunities for work in any art form, how to prepare your repertoire and portfolios for success, and how networking plays a vital role in getting you hired and making sales. Panelists for this session will be Holly Bewlay and Gerald Mead.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021
11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Maximizing Creative Potential

Explore ways you can maximize your creative potential and overcome the many barriers that stand between you and creativity. Panelists for this session are Megan Callahan and Brandon Williamson.

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All three sessions will run 90 minutes and will take place virtually through Zoom.

These sessions are free for any artist or creative in Western New York. Those interested in attending must register to receive the link to join. Use the register button underneath the session you wish to attend.

This program is made possible through New York State Council on the Arts, State & Local Partnerships with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.