Marketing Yourself

At Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, we understand that an artist's success is not solely dependent on their creative skills, but also on their ability to effectively market themselves.

In today's digital age, mastering the art of self-promotion is critical for artists and creative professionals who wish to establish their presence and impact within the art community and beyond.

Our goal here is to provide artists with comprehensive tools and knowledge that empower you with the skillset you need to effectively market yourself, ensuring your voices are heard and your work is seen.

Marketing Yourself Workforce Development

The final session of our educational series this season focuses on the critical skill of marketing yourself as an artist. This class is designed to equip you with the strategies and insights needed to showcase your work and brand in the most effective way.

• Learn how to leverage social media platforms to showcase your art, build an audience, and engage with your community.
• Understand how to write artist statements, proposals, and bios that reflect your unique artistic identity and resonate with your audience.
• Gain insights into positioning yourself as an expert and professional in your field, enhancing your credibility and visibility, both online and offline.
• Discover strategies for building and nurturing professional relationships that support your career growth.

This is the third and final class we are hosting this 2023 season:

• Tuesday, Nov. 28 - Public Art
• Tuesday, Dec. 5th - Budgeting Your Projects
• Tuesday, Dec. 12th - Marketing Yourself

Follow us on social media so you can stay informed about these upcoming classes.

And stay tuned for more of these workforce development events in January!

What to Expect:

• Interactive Learning: You'll be actively participating in hands-on learning experiences and break-out group discussions.
• Actionable Insights: Walk away with practical guidance tailored to your unique needs and challenges.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engage in dialogue, share experiences, and strategize solutions to common challenges in public art projects.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow artists, potential collaborators, and industry professionals.

We will be offering refreshments and light snacks, or you can bring your own food/drinks.

Who Should Attend:

• Emerging Artists: If you're starting out and looking to understand the work of Public Art, this is for you.
• Established Artists: Even if you have experience, the collaborative nature of these classes can offer new perspectives and solutions.
• Creative Professionals: No matter what type of creative work you specialize in, there will be opportunities here for you to gain helpful insights.
• Community Organizers and Advocates: Anyone invested in the development of public art projects in their community can benefit from this event.
• Local Businesses and Organizations: If you are looking to collaborate with artists for public art initiatives and want to understand the artists' perspective, this will be very helpful for you.

Attendance is free, but you must RSVP in order to attend. Limited spots are available.

If you RSVP but end up not being able to attend, please notify us so we can make accommodations for someone else. Failure to do so may limit the possibility of future attendance at other upcoming workforce development sessions.

If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to jarran@lionsandrabbits.com