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CAP was founded in 1990 to act as an advocate for the arts, serve the public by providing services and resources for county artists and arts organizations, and encourage collaboration among arts, education, business, civic and government organizations.Learn more

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Workshop Series

2012 Workshops

 

Location: All workshops will take place at the CAP ArtsSpace, Center Ithaca, 171 E. State Street, Ithaca (on the Commons).

Fees: Each workshop is $20, or $15 for CAP supporters. (Learn more about becoming a supporter here. If unsure of your supporter status, e-mail Robin at programs@artspartner.org)

Registration is Required.
You can either:
1. Pay via paypal below
and CAP will know that you registered for the workshop.
2. or Register via e-mail and pay by check: Please e-mail Robin at programs@artspartner.org and let her know which workshop(s) you would like to take. Then send a check made out to "CAP" to Community Arts Partnership, Center Ithaca 107, 171 E. State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850(Let Robin know if you need an invoice.)



Workshop Registration

The Yellow Brick Road from High School to Art School Thursday, March 15, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Lucia Tyler of Tyler Admissions Consulting

Lucia will discuss the timeline, preparation and pitfalls related to getting into art school. She will also discuss the differences between attending an art college versus an art major at a liberal arts college. Local resources and possible summer opportunities will be highlighted. Learn more about Lucia at www.tyleradmissionsconsulting.com

 




Organize the Artist Studio Thursday
March 22, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Robin Schwartz, CAP Program Director

Most of you know Robin at Program Director of CAP. She has also been a Professional Organizer since 1987, teaching workshops and helping clients de-clutter and get organized. Check out her website at www.RobinDeclutter.wordpress.com. In this 2 hour class, Robin will talk about whether your studio or workspace is a place of inspiration or a cluttered hellhole. (J). She will address what can be de-cluttered, how to organize, ways to organize, what can be storage vs. exposed, and how to accomplish a decluttering/organizing project without stress.



The Ins & Outs of Etsy
Thursday, April 26, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Jan Norman and Sarah Koski

Etsy is an e-commerce website focused on handmade fine art and craft, vintage items as well as art & craft supplies. Etsy's mission is to empower people to change the way the global economy works. Jan and Sarah will cover not only the basics of how to sell your work on Etsy but also useful information about how to maximize your exposure in a competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Jan at www.silkoak.com or  www.etsy.com/people/silkoak. Learn more about Sarah at www.etsy.com/people/roundabout.




The Art of the Sale
Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Bettsie Park, co-owner of "15 Steps"

Artists must be able to self promote their work. The ability to talk to potential patrons about your art in such a way as to promote a sale is a skill that can be taught. Bettsie has been co-owner of 15 Steps for 29 years and before that, was a practicing fiber artist. She has a great deal of proven, valuable advice.  Artists who have taken her workshop in past years have reported a rise in sales.




The Visual Artist Toolkit
Thursday, June 14th, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Carrie Chalmers, photographer, 2009 NYFA "MARK" artist, NYFA trained consultant.

This class will provide visual artists with information about best practices for their professional careers. Topics covered are Artist Statements and Bios (both the writing of and expectations in the arts community about format and content) and presentation of images. Carrie will also talk about one-on-one consultations that she will offer in August and September. Carrie Chalmers has been trained by New York Foundation on the Arts as a consultant on this subject.




The Visual Artist Toolkit
Thursday, June 14th, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Carrie Chalmers, photographer, 2009 NYFA "MARK" artist, NYFA trained consultant.

This class will provide visual artists with information about best practices for their professional careers. Topics covered are Artist Statements and Bios (both the writing of and expectations in the arts community about format and content) and presentation of images. Carrie will also talk about one-on-one consultations that she will offer in August and September. Carrie Chalmers has been trained by New York Foundation on the Arts as a consultant on this subject.




The Visual Artist Toolkit
Thursday, June 14th, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Carrie Chalmers, photographer, 2009 NYFA "MARK" artist, NYFA trained consultant.

This class will provide visual artists with information about best practices for their professional careers. Topics covered are Artist Statements and Bios (both the writing of and expectations in the arts community about format and content) and presentation of images. Carrie will also talk about one-on-one consultations that she will offer in August and September. Carrie Chalmers has been trained by New York Foundation on the Arts as a consultant on this subject.




The Visual Artist Toolkit
Thursday, June 14th, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Carrie Chalmers, photographer, 2009 NYFA "MARK" artist, NYFA trained consultant.

This class will provide visual artists with information about best practices for their professional careers. Topics covered are Artist Statements and Bios (both the writing of and expectations in the arts community about format and content) and presentation of images. Carrie will also talk about one-on-one consultations that she will offer in August and September. Carrie Chalmers has been trained by New York Foundation on the Arts as a consultant on this subject.




The Visual Artist Toolkit
Thursday, June 14th, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Carrie Chalmers, photographer, 2009 NYFA "MARK" artist, NYFA trained consultant.

This class will provide visual artists with information about best practices for their professional careers. Topics covered are Artist Statements and Bios (both the writing of and expectations in the arts community about format and content) and presentation of images. Carrie will also talk about one-on-one consultations that she will offer in August and September. Carrie Chalmers has been trained by New York Foundation on the Arts as a consultant on this subject.



Also check out CAP's:

Artists Talks
(3rd Tuesday each month) 

Click HERE