Mollie Vaughan Studio
THE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST
Workshops Designed with Creatives in Mind
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So, you think you know what it means to be a creative? Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been an artist for a while, it’s easy to lose yourself in the creative industries. In ‘The Inspirational Artist Workshops’ by Mollie Vaughan Studio, we explore the fundamental principles that will see you survive and thrive as a creative practitioner. These workshops aim to introduce participants to the core foundations that will make them self-sustainable practitioners, with the foresight and knowledge to navigate the highs and lows of the artist’s journey. These first three workshops were part of a pilot series created by Mollie Vaughan Studio and subsidised by Surf Coast Arts Inc.
WORKSHOP ONE
Creative Foundations: Establishing the Artist as Creative Business
Date:
March 23rd 2023
Time:
6pm-8pm
Location:
The Lightbox Torquay
Workshop includes:
Understand the Principles of Creative Thinking
Learn to write about yourself with the Artist Bio
Find your audience so you can market yourself effectively
Understand the pros and cons of commercialising creative practice
Learn how to build economic price structures within your practice that will see your business grow
Explore the direct correlations between money and personal value
Learn effective ways to build professionalism and confidence in creative business
WORKSHOP TWO
Creating Awareness: The Digital Artist
Date:
May 18th 2023
Time:
6pm-8pm
Location:
The Lightbox Torquay
Workshop includes:
Determine which digital tools work best for your practice with Mollie Vaughan Studio's 'Hierarchy of Digital necessity'
Learn how to translate your artist identity online
Explore the basics of website development and SEO so you can market yourself effectively online
Establish your metrics for success in the digital space
Understand the algorithms of social media so you can make them work for you!
Tips and advice on developing a social media strategy that works for your practice
Learn to create systems of awareness for online marketing strategies
WORKSHOP THREE
The Exhibiting Artist: Evolving your Practice for the Gallery Space
Date:
July 13th 2023
Time:
6pm-8pm
Location:
The Lightbox Torquay
Workshop includes:
Learn how to evolve creative practice for the exhibition space
Develop key research skills to enhance folio development and create a sustainable studio practice
Understand the importance of networking and collaboration within the creative industries
Enhance your networking skills to grow your practice and score those project/exhibition opportunities!
Recognise your unique art style and use this to target the right galleries for you
Meet the gallery team behind your exhibition and learn how to work with them successfully
Learn to navigate and exhibit in the gallery space with creative awareness
