Is Your Website working for you? Or is it just sitting there?
Are you confused by all of the possibilities open to you in this age of Internet marketing?
Visit Estes Park this spring and let me show you . . .
How You Can Use Email, Websites, Blogs, and Social Media to Promote Your Art More Effectively, Build a Strong Fan Base, and Sell More Work
A No-Excuses Art-Marketing Seminar May 2-3, 2009
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado
Are you worried about the time it will take to promote your art online? Stop! Don't even go there. You know you need to do it.
Let me show you how to juggle studio and marketing time.
YOUR WORKSHOP WAS WELL WORTH THE DRIVE!
I AM A MOTIVATED MACHINE!—
Elizabeth Stephenson, Atlanta, GA
(drove 5 hours to Mobile, AL workshop 2008)
↓ Here's where we'll be ↓
I've built my entire business online, and it has been successful and rewarding. At the same time, I've brought thousands of artists to creating newsletters, blogs, and using social media. Along the way, I've witnessed the good, the bad, and the downright lazy attempts at online promotions.
Don't waste your time and money! Learn how to do this stuff right from the get-go.
The main reason I attended the workshop was to learn how to strengthen my online presence, and particularly to learn about blogging and social networking on the internet. I feel that your class saved me soooo much valuable time and presented the information in a very enjoyable manner. I highly recommend your workshops to serious artists who are looking to fast-track their art marketing efforts.— Nina Bonos, Santa Rosa, CA (Hollister, CA workshop 2009)
↓ Here's what we'll be doing ↓
May 1- Kickoff Reception
time/location to be announced
May 2
*Details subject to change
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MORNING AGENDA
The basics—before you begin
How to decide which online format or formats are best for you
Five email secrets that produce results
How to use an email newsletter to cultivate collectors
How to expand your mailing list
The do’s and don’ts of artist Web sites
Where to splurge and where to save
12:00-1:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK (preferably on site)
1:00-3:30 p.m. AFTERNOON AGENDA
Why you need a blog right now
How to start your blog
What to write on your blog
How to increase traffic to your blog (and website)
What to put in your website media room
What you need to know about using social media like Facebook and Twitter--a whirlwind tour
May 3
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This entire morning is devoted to helping participants create an online promotional plan complete with action steps, deadlines, and support partners.
Plan your spring vacation to Colorado! Get in the car, on a train, or on a plane and don't miss this. I promise you will leave with tons of ideas and motivation.
Your presentation and the level of excellence and excitement that was generated was so inspirational.
—Teresa Jordan Atkins, West Chester, PA
(Wilmington, DE workshop 2007)
Limited to 70 people!
Just $175 if your registration is postmarked by April 1*
($195 after that)
The YMCA does not accept online registration (sorry!). Registrations must be mailed in and it's possible we will have to close registration in mid-April.
*The YMCA requires an additional $50 "studio fee" if you choose not to stay at their facilities--unless you are a member. Rooms that hold 3-4 people (they're smallest) are as low as $74/night. Two-bedroom cabins with porches and a full kitchen are $99-129. I encourage you to stay at the Y because we'll keep the energy going as long as we can!
*$10 of your fee is for lunch on Saturday.
Here is the official workshop flyer and registration form. These forms are YMCA forms as they are responsible for registration. Please let me know if you have any difficulties with them. I want to make sure it's easy for you to get to Estes Park!
