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CAP Workshops!

CAP offers two 2024 Professional Development Workshops of interest to artists, arts organizations and creatives of all stripes.
 

Fundraising for Creatives

Date: Thursday October 10th
Cost: No Fee
Time: 6:00 to 7:30pm. Please arrive by 5:55pm
After: 7:30 to 8:00 Network!
Address: Our CAP ArtSpace at 110 N. Tioga Street on the Ithaca Commons
(Tompkins Center for History and Culture)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
https://forms.gle/azcxTRrZy4yYbmg86

 

This workshop by artist Anna Warfield offers an overview of the various ways in which artists can generate income and delves deeply into the topic of crowdfunding. She will cover what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign and offer insight into the strengths and weaknesses of various crowdfunding platforms. Come with an open mind, and a readiness to think creatively about fundraising for your own creative practice. 

Anna Warfield is a visual artist based in Binghamton, New York. Warfield is experienced in crowdfunding through her work as an executive team member with LUMA Projection Arts Festival in Binghamton, New York and her own donor sponsored creative endeavors. Warfield has contributed as a guest speaker with NYFA, Cornell University, Binghamton University, and SUNY Oneonta. She has worked on projects with and for a number of artists and institutions including; Na Chainkua Reindorf (Venice Biennale, Ghana Pavillon, 2022), Carrie Mae Weems (The Shape of Things, Park Avenue Armory, 2021), and LUMA Projection Arts Festival (Production Director, 2020 - 2022; Consultant, 2023; Small Works Curator, 2024).

(Event will be taped and posted on our website by October 12th)

 

 

Marketing for Artists
 

Date: Thursday November 21
Cost: No Fee
Time: 6:00 to 7:30pm

After: 7:30 to 8:00 Network!
Address: Our CAP ArtSpace at 110 N. Tioga Street on the Ithaca Commons
(Tompkins Center for History and Culture)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
https://forms.gle/4jXomK4y2aPPu8Aj6

Our three panelists will provice insight into strategic approaches to marketing your work, including how to identify, reach, and build your audience, craft your message and identify the appropriate channels, whether in-person networks, social media, and other methods to share your art practice. With Anna Warfield (see above), Mickie Quinn and Kenneth McLaurin. Mickie is a graphic artist, illustrator, event producer, and emcee. She knows how to get the job done – with just the right amount of flair and fun. Kenneth is a comedian and local producer of events comedyonthecommons.com AND part of the Community Arts Partnership team as Marketing & Communication specialist.