Excited about all of the events and resources available for this year’s Artists & Makers Week, but unsure where to start? We’ve outlined a few ideas and some sample schedules to give you an idea of how you can get the most out of this week. Let us help you get started!
I’m a fine artist
- Check out Daily Art Prompts and Daily Art Voices—a new entries revealed each morning of Artists & Makers Week!
- Join us on Tuesday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. for our live webinar, “Instagram Worthy” with Hannah Richards.
- Read the artist profile of painter Susan Beebe here.
- Read the artist profile of furniture maker Christina Vincent here.
- Watch photographer Michael O’Neil’s videos on DIY Photography for 2D Art.
- Watch Robert Shetterly and Kenny Cole talk about the role of artists in society today.
- Watch Robert Shetterly talk about his series, “Americans Who Tell the Truth.”
- If you’re interested, sign up for an art portfolio review with Lisa Mossel, director of Archipelago, here (limited to 10 people).
I’m a maker
- Check out Daily Art Prompts and Daily Art Voices—a new entries revealed each morning of Artists & Makers Week!
- Join us on Tuesday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. for our live webinar, “Instagram Worthy” with Hannah Richards.
- Join us on Wednesday, April 7th for our keynote conversation with Gabrielle Melchionda of Mad Gab’s.
- Read the artist profile of Basil Cake here.
- Read the artist profile of Joe and Mary Devenney here.
- Watch photographer Michael O’Neil’s videos on photographing your products—DIY Tabletop Photography for Artists and Makers and DIY Photography for Artists and Makers: On Location, Natural Light Photography
- Download the PDF of “Wholesale vs. Retail,” a presentation by Whitney Birdsall of New England Made Shows here.
I’m interested in starting a small business
- Be sure to join us on Wednesday, April 7th for our keynote conversation with Gabrielle Melchionda of Mad Gab’s.
- Check out our Daily Art Voices for inspirational stories.
- Then, start reading here with Jenn Dobransky’s presentation on things to consider when starting a small business.
- Review what business structure might be best by watching this presentation: What’s Your Best Business Structure — S-Corp, LLC, or Sole-Proprietor?
- Learn about the Business Model Canvas in this packet and the pieces to consider in this process.
- Watch this virtual panel discussion on Building a Resilient Business in Uncertain Times.
- Check out Meet a Maine Artist for inspirational stories from local artists and makers.
- Wanting more? Check out marketing and social media ideas below.
I’d like to learn more about marketing and social media
- Join us on Tuesday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. for Instagram Worthy with Hannah Richards, then get your questions answered during the Office Hours Q&A on Thursday, April 8th.
- Check out our Daily Art Voices for inspirational stories.
- Watch this series from Shannon Kinney of Dream Local: Small Business Marketing Series: Driving Results and Sales with Online Marketing
- Watch this past Artists and Makers panel discuss Branding Best Practices: Artists and Makers 2019 – Branding Best Practices
- Watch expert Rich Brooks of flyte new media talk about the importance of email marketing here: Artists and Makers 2019 – Email Marketing
- Check out this pdf presentation Instagram Success and Failures.
I’m interested in grants and funding resources
- Watch this presentation on Maine Arts Commission Grants which reviews how to apply for grants. Deadline for Project Grants for Artists is April 8th, so watch this first if you’re considering an application.
- Check out all the resources on our Creative Economy Resources page for funding opportunities as well as lists of statewide and regional arts organizations.
