This weekend marks the start of a series of free workshops organized by the City of Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture aimed at providing local artists with opportunities to better monetize their artistic endeavors.
These workshops are part of the Recreation and Parks Art Master Plan, which focuses on developing an educational program to increase the capacity of local artists. Led by local artist Adrienne de Guevara, the sessions are designed to teach artists important skills needed for their artistic careers.
“The City of Santa Maria is committed to supporting our local arts community and providing opportunities for it to grow,” said Dennis Smitherman, Director of Recreation Services. “These workshops are an important step toward fulfilling the goals of our Arts Master Plan and fostering a vibrant artistic environment in Santa Maria.”
The first workshop, titled “Artistic Career Planning and Time Management,” will take place this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this weekend’s workshop, artists will learn practical tools to develop their career goals and effectively manage their time to achieve their goals.
At the same time, the Portfolio Kit and Promotions workshop next Sunday, September 1, will provide participants with insights on how to refine their artist statements, format work samples, and craft compelling messages to promote their work.
The series concludes on Sunday 8 September with a workshop on the basics of grant writing, including structuring reports and understanding financial grants to secure funding for artistic projects.
Participation in the workshops entitled “Artwork: Business Skills for Artists” is free, but registration is required to ensure that sufficient materials are available for all participants.
Each session will be held at the Elwin E. Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Avenue.
