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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation: Preparing for Art Festivals
DESCRIPTION:Topic for April 26: Preparing for Art Festivals\nYou asked for opportunities to grow as artists\, and we listened!  \nMany artists are looking for new ways to show their work\, and will be participating in outdoor art festivals this year.  For juried festivals\, what do successful artists do to get accepted into the festival?  Once you’re in\, what makes an effective booth set up?  And more… \nWe’re here to help!  A panel of experts: Patsy Dew\, Angie Ekern and Heather Lawrenz will lead a conversation focused around preparing for art festivals. During this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share their tips and experiences. \nInterested in attending? Space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-7:30 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nHow to regularly show your work\nHow to create a cohesive body of work\nSocial Media for artists\nBookkeeping for artists\nWebsites for artists\nPricing your artwork\n\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
URL:https://northfieldartsguild.org/event/artist-conversation-preparing-for-art-festivals/
LOCATION:Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room\, 210 Washington Street\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for February 22: Writing an Effective Artist Statement\nYou asked for opportunities to grow as artists\, and we listened!\nArts Guild Executive Director\, Tim Peterson will lead a conversation focused on useful guidelines for writing an effective artist statement. In addition to his past arts administrative and curatorial positions\, Peterson taught this subject for three years as part of a Fine Arts Professional Practice course at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. \nThe conversation will cover: \n\n\nConveying your overall artistic practice\nDescribing your most current or in-process project(s)\nAvoiding jargon\, empty phrases and common pitfalls\nKeeping it brief\n\n\nDuring this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask questions and (optional) bring a sample artist statement to edit.  \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nHow to price your work\nHow to regularly show your work\nHow to create a cohesive body of work\nSocial Media for artists\nBookkeeping for artists\n\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for January 25: Websites for Artists\nYou asked for opportunities to grow as artists\, and we listened!\nThis conversation will focus on an overview of what to consider when building a website for artwork. We are pleased to announce that performing artist and design expert\, Wendy Placko will be on hand to present and answer questions. \nThe conversation will cover: \n\n\nPlanning/Audience Consideration (What do users need to do on your website?)\nBuilding a Website (What solutions exist for building my own website? How much can I expect to pay someone to build it for me?)\nSearch Engine Optimization (What besides your website is supporting your web presence?)\nMonitoring/Updating (How can you evaluate if your website is successful at helping users perform the actions identified in planning?)\n\n\nDuring this conversation attendees are welcomed to ask questions\, and discuss their experiences\, tips and ideas with the group. \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nHow to price your work\nHow to regularly show your work\nHow to create a cohesive body of work\nSocial Media for artists\nBookkeeping for artists\n\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
URL:https://northfieldartsguild.org/event/artist-conversation-7/
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for July 27: Effective Blogging for Artists\nYou asked for opportunities to grow as artists\, and we listened!\nThis conversation will focus on an overview of tips for artists to implement if they want to start a blog\, or want to improve the effectiveness of their current blog. \nWe are pleased to announce that\, Glynnis Lessing will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on successfully utilizing her website and blog to promote her ceramic work nationally. The conversation will cover: \n1.  What to write about\, including sample types of posts.\n2. Best practices for how often to post\, length of posts\, and utilizing images.\n3. How to get your blog noticed. \nDuring this conversation attendees are welcomed to ask questions\, and discuss their experiences\, tips and ideas with the group. \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nHow to price your work\nHow to regularly show your work\nCreating a website for your work\nHow to create a cohesive body of work\nSocial Media for artists\nBookkeeping for artists\n\n\nTopic for August 24: Tax Advice for Artists\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
URL:https://northfieldartsguild.org/event/artist-conversation-5/
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for June 22: Tips for Creating a System for Tracking Inventory\nYou asked for opportunities to grow as artists\, and we listened!\nThis conversation will focus on an overview of tips artists can consider when setting up an inventory tracking system for their artwork.  This discussion be most useful for people who create a decent amount of work in a year (or want to!)\, and are seeking ways to be more organized about where it goes and knowing how long it takes to make.  A solid inventory and time tracking system can help people be more informed about their creative process and result in less stressful pre-deadline making. \nWe are pleased to announce that Kip O’Krongly will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on successfully creating and showing her ceramic work nationally. After this introduction\, the rest of the time will be for attendees to ask questions\, and discuss their experiences\, tips and ideas with the group. \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nHow to price your work\nHow to regularly show your work\nCreating a website for your work\nHow to create a cohesive body of work\nSocial Media for artists\nBookkeeping for artists\n\n\nTopic for July 27: Blogging for Artists\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
URL:https://northfieldartsguild.org/event/artist-conversation-4/
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for May 25: The Business of Art\nYou asked for opportunities to grow as artists\, and we listened!\nThis conversation will focus on an overview of points artists should consider when launching a business with their art.  These points include: key questions to ask yourself about your business\, how to identify your ideal customers\, identifying where to sell\, taking payments\, tax considerations\, legal considerations\, etc. \nWe are pleased to announce that Barbara Zaveruha will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on her successful business\, Prairie Creek Pottery.  After this introduction\, the rest of the time will be for attendees to ask questions\, and discuss their experiences\, tips and ideas with the group. \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nHow to set up an inventory tracking system\nHow to price your work\nHow to regularly show your work\nCreating a website for your work\nBlogging for artists\nHow to create a cohesive body of work\nSocial Media for artists\nBookkeeping for artists\n\n\nTopic for June 22: Tips for Tracking Inventory\nTopic for July 27: Blogging for Artists\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for March 23: Things to consider when applying for a grant\nJudy Saye-Willis and Tom Willis will kick off the conversation with a brief overview of their extensive knowledge and experiences on this topic.  After this introduction\, the rest of the time will be for attendees to ask questions\, and discuss their experiences\, tips and ideas with the group. \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nThe business of art – taxes\, taking payments\, etc.\nHow to regularly show your work\nBlogging for artists\nFraming – simple DIY frames versus purchased frames – what works best?\nWhat does success as an artist mean to you?\nActivism & Art\n\n\nTopic for April 27: TBD\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Topic for February 23: How to prepare for a juried show\nJill Ewald\, a Northfield\, MN artist working in painting and drawing will kick off the conversation with a brief overview of her knowledge and experiences on this topic.  After this introduction\, the rest of the time will be for attendees to ask questions\, and discuss their experiences\, tips and ideas with the group. \nInterested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \n  \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Artist Conversations!  This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists.  These gatherings are free and open to the public\, but as space is limited\, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. \nEach conversation will focus on one topic such as: \n\nThe business of art – taxes\, taking payments\, etc.\nHow to regularly show your work\nBlogging for artists\nFraming – simple DIY frames versus purchased frames – what works best?\nDiscussing local resources for supplies\, such as handmade papers\, presented byThe Sketchy Artist\nWhat does success as an artist mean to you?\nActivism & Art\n\n\nTopic for March 23: How to apply for a grant\nHave a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org \n 
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