June/July 2012

"Applying for Grants and Residencies: Strategies for Writers" Webinar     

Creative Capital 

Monday, June 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m.  

Online Webinar 

Led by editor Ethan Nosowsky, this 90-minute webinar covers all aspects of the grant and residency process for writers, including researching appropriate programs, putting together a competitive application, and making the most of both award and rejection letters. Ethan Nosowsky is Editorial Director at McSweeney's and Literature Consultant at Creative Capital. He began his career at Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and was most recently Editor-at-Large at Graywolf Press. Cost: $25.  Register now.
 

"Developing New Markets
for Your Art" Workshop 

NH State Council on the Arts

Friday, June 29, 10: 00 a.m. - Noon 

Plymouth State University, Concord 

 
Markets for art are changing; there are many options beyond the traditional gallery setting. You can jump onto the internet by opening a "store" on Etsy or reach out to your audience through an "art market." In this workshop geared toward visual artists, Katy Solsky (Director of the Concord Art Market), Susan Schwake (Artistic Director of artstream studios, a gallery, media design and art academy in Rochester) and Megan Bogonovich (a sculptor and 2008 NH State Council on the Arts Fellow) will offer their insights on marketing one's art through both the internet and direct sales. The panel discussion will be followed by questions from the audience.  Register: 603-271-0791; elaine.loft@dcr.nh.gov. In lieu of a registration fee, registrants are asked to contribute canned foods or pasta for the local food bank.

Etsy and Other Social Media for Artists
With Kris McLaughlin 

Sharon Arts Center 

Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Sharon Arts Center, Sharon 

Etsy is a powerful sales website for handmade art and craft items and collectibles, ranging from sculpture to clothing, to gifts and more. Learn about how to harness the power of Etsy to sell your creations, learn about how to create listings for your items, setting prices, adding photos, and maintaining your information in order to keep current with your Etsy shop.  Cost: $36.  Register online. 

Arts, Culture and the Law Conference 

NH Department of Cultural Resources 

Thursday, June 28, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   

UNH School of Law, Concord 

Members of the Arts and Culture industry -- businesses large and small (including individuals), not-for-profits, municipal organizations and others -- often do not have a solid understanding of key legal issues, ranging from establishing and respecting copyright to tax issues to nonprofit governance and beyond. Many times they do not have the resources to obtain this information and end up seeking help once it is too late.  This one-day event will bring together individuals from both the legal and arts/culture communities to discuss relevant and timely issues. Fee: $50 (Scholarship available). Register online.

Final Event at 10 West Street: 

GirlandPiano with The Mild Revolution 

The Starving Artist 

Friday, June 29, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. 

The Starving Artist, Keene 

On June 29th, The Starving Artist will host its final event at 10 West Street... But they won't disappear forever!  They will be going wall-less, existing as a producing entity and pop-up venue, reclaiming public spaces, renting underused halls, and partnering with several regional organizations. Cost: $5.  More details at http://thestarvingartistcollective.com.