Today I spent the day with fellow artists, who are looking into the methods behind the madness of becoming a FULL TIME artist.
While everyone does it differently, the Cultural Alliance here in Birmingham has incredible resources to provide information to artists of all kinds. From visual artists and performers, to graphic designers and literary artists.
I have taken advantage of two of the many seminars offered throughout the county, and best of all, they are free of charge. (thanks to a grant from the Appalacian Regional Commission. info@arc.com
I attended the seminar entitled, Turn Your Passion Into Profits! during the monsoon of a storm a month ago at the Hoover Library, which was presented by Stephen H. Craft, Ph. D.
He provided insightful information on everything you need to know about creating a business to a room full of potential small business entrepreneurs who did not let a few weather warnings get in the way of their ambitions.
Today I attended Marketing Your Art, with Michael Bell and Bradford Kachelhofer with THE MODERN BRAND COMPANY.
It was an informative and inspiring look at yourself as artist.
It will be offered three more times before March 8 and provides insight on branding, website creation, determining your market, Print resources, and ideas for publicity and public relations.
Attendees are encouraged to use the website www.AskArtie.com
and artists can post their information there for FREE as well, where they have created an extensive database of artisans at your fingertips.
There is also a new website that offers a wealth of information about what is going on in the artist communities state-wide.
If you are an inspiring artist or just LOVE THE ARTS...
it is the place to go to find the most current shows, exhibits, theatrical events, courses, classes and art related activities! If you need more information, go to www.activeculture.info
Be prepared to get out your calendar! You won't want to miss one of the events!
Written by Allison Puccetti Adams
www.allisonpuccettiadams.blogspot.com
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