Robin Samiljan, "Treescape", 26" x 40" watercolor
Continuing Education Watercolor Instructor and artist Robin Samiljan will be speaking in The Business of the Arts: Successful Self-Promotion at the Salem State University’s Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave in Salem Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30 – 10:30 am. Robin’s artist talk is FREE, but registration is required! Click here to sign up!
Robin is a successful working artist and instructor who has “been there, done that!” She will be giving the low-down on how to build your résumé and website, and offer advice on how to get your work out there and create visibility. This includes reaching out to galleries, public libraries and other creative venues; getting into juried art shows; and showing your art online. Find out more about Robin at her website: www.robinsamiljan.com
Interested in more ways to help promote of your work? For more in depth and hands on assistance in properly showcasing your work check out the following One Day, Done workshops that Montserrat’s Continuing Education Department is offering this March!
If you sign up for all 3 of the following One Day, Done workshops, you get the third one FREE! That’s 3 classes for $200!
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS
Saturday, March 3, 10–4pm: Learn the basics of product photography to showcase your best work for online use. Learn basic lighting, camera settings, photo editing using Adobe Photoshop, and the best ways to output and save images to use for the web. Taught by Amy Lithimane.
ETSY FOR ARTISTS
Saturday, March 17, 10–4pm: Learn to sell your fine art or handmade goods outside of a gallery! Learn tips for artists and creative professionals on using personal websites, Etsy, craft fairs and social media to sell your work. Taught by Elise Towle Snow.
WEBSITES FOR ARTISTS
Saturday, March 31, 10-4pm: Tackle the daunting task of creating your portfolio website. By using the website service Other People’s Pixels, you can launch your own, personalized portfolio website in a single day! Taught by Chelsea Sams.
