(Click here for a printable list of CAP's 2012 Workshops that are listed below)
(Click here for a 2012 list of all CAP Events and Deadlines.)
Fees: Unless otherwise noted, 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 you will receive notification both from paypal and from CAP.
2. or Register via e-mail and pay by check:
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 Locations: Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will take place at the CAP ArtsSpace, Center Ithaca, 171 E. State Street, Ithaca (on the Commons).
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The Yellow Brick Road
from High School to Art School
Thursday, March 15, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Lucia Tyler of Tyler Admissions Consulting
 Cost: $20 per family (one to three family members can all attend for $20.) A discount to $15 per family does apply if current supporters of CAP.
This class is for students who are interested in an art career and are interested in applying to art school. Lucia will discuss the timeline, preparation and pitfalls related to getting into arts college. She will discuss the differences between attending an art college versus attending college as an art major at a liberal arts school. Local resources and possible summer opportunities will be highlighted. Learn more about Lucia: TylerAdmissionsConsulting.com
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Organize the Artist Studio
Thursday, March 22, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Robin Schwartz, CAP Program Director
 Is your studio or workspace a place of inspiration or a cluttered mess? Robin will address the vast topic of decluttering, how to organize, ways to organize, what can be put in storage vs. what should be available, and how to accomplish a decluttering / organizing project without stress. Most of you know Robin as Program Director of CAP. She's also been a Professional Organizer since 1987, teaching workshops and helping clients de-clutter and get organized. Check out her declutter website RobinDeclutter.wordpress.com.
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The Ins & Outs of Etsy
Thursday, April 26, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Jan Norman and Sarah Koski
LOCATION: Tompkins County Public Library, Borg Warner Room East
 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.
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The Art of the Sale
Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Bettsie Park, co-owner of "15 Steps"
 The ability to talk to people about your work in a way that promotes a sale is a skill that can be taught, and with practice, a skill that will change your bottom line. Bettsie will help you build your own "selling tool box" filled with the strategies and personal tips she has accrued in over 35 years of selling. Bettsie has been co-owner of 15 STEPS for 30 years and before that, was a practicing fiber artist, selling her work to galleries across the US. This workshop will cover: All of the many steps to take before you hit the selling floor; Understanding the seven steps of the sale & how these steps build on one another; How to sell your work, when the customer comes to you; There will be plenty of time for answering your questions.
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Presenting Yourself:
The Artist Statement & Bio
Thursday, June 14th, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Carrie Chalmers, photographer, 2009 NYFA "MARK" artist, NYFA trained consultant.
 The artist statement is a brief description of your work and practice that provides information about your influences and ideas. The bio summarizes your artist resume in narrative form. A well-written statement and bio are essential for your website, portfolio, and for presentations of your work to galleries, grant panels, and your audience. In this workshop Carrie will guide you through the steps needed to create simple, precise, and effective statements and bios. She will also talk about one-on-one consultations offered in August and September and what you could expect to accomplish during the consultation's individualized review. (See description below.) Learn more about Carrie at CarrieChalmers.com
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One-on-One Consultations re: Your Artist Presentation
August and September (you schedule)
Carrie Chalmers, (see above.)
Go to this page to learn more and sign up.
During August and September (or at any other time), Carrie Chalmers will be scheduling one-on-one consultations between herself and artists. Each consultation is 25 minutes long (or 1 hour - you choose), during which Carrie will assist you with and give advice with regard to your artist materials (artist statement, bio, website, resume...). Please visit our consultation page (Link above) to learn more and to sign up. Dates will be set between you and Carrie.
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The Arts Funding World
Tuesday, July 24, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Robin Schwartz, CAP Program Director
 In this class, Robin will talk about the current climate of grant funding, an overview of the grant funding world, grant prospecting and research, preparing materials and resources for grant writing, (Note: It is recommended that any artists applying for grants also take advantage of CAP's "Presenting Yourself" workshop.)
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Paypal for this
workshop
will be through the Humans Services Coalition. E-mail Robin at
programs@artspartner.org and she'll let you know when we are ready to direct you to online paypal for this workshop.
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How to Use Social Media to Advance Your Mission
Thursday, September 20, 9am to noon
Brett Bossard, CAP Executive Director
Location: tba.
Cost: $40 ($35 for CAP 2011/2012 Supporters)
 Face it- using social media tools has become a requirement to reach out and cultivate new audiences, supporters, and consumers. This workshop covers the ever changing landscape of social media and picks out the most useful tools and methods with which to spend your valuable time.
Brett will demonstrate using Facebook, twitter, Tumblr (a micro blogging site), email service providers, and whatever other new tools have popped up by September 2012! This introductory workshop will provide tips to individuals and non-profits of every type on how to create a social media schedule and stick to it, how to integrate social media into your overall marketing plan, and using social media tools to engage in a controlled dialogue with the public.
Brett Bossard has been the Executive Director of the Community Arts Partnership for the past five years. A graduate of Ithaca College's Park School of Communications, he has been involved in marketing and programming at non-profit organizations for more than 12 years. Prior to that, he spent over a decade in radio and television throughout the region. He considers himself an early adopter when it comes to technology and has been "plugged in" since booting up his first Commodore 64 in 1984.
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Selling Your Work to a Store or Gallery
Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Bettsie Park, co-owner of "15 STEPS"
Many artists would like to have representation through a store or gallery but find the idea of getting ready and actually making the "pitch" too daunting. Bettsie will guide you through the entire process and fill you with the confidence to make that appointment to show your work! This workshop will cover:
Wholesale vs. retail - what is the right choice for you?
How to present yourself as a professional
Making the appointment
The meeting - do's and dont's
Maximize your success and close the sale
You've got the order, now what?
Tips for getting reorders
What the store's owner might expect from you.
Your relationship with the store owner
What if your work isn't selling
A brief word about wholesale shows
Why doing a few retail shows might be a good thing
Bettsie has been co-owner of 15 STEPS for 30 years and before that, was a practicing fiber artist, selling her work to galleries across the US. Bettsie has mentored many emerging artists since opening 15 STEPS, taking each of them from their first hint of greatness to self-supporting, full-time professional.
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One-on-One Consultations re: Selling Your Work to a Store or Gallery
October, November (you schedule)
Bettsie Park (see above.)
Go to this page to learn more and sign up.
During October and November, Bettsie Park will be scheduling one-on-one consultations between herself and artists. Each consultation is 25 minutes long (or 1 hour - you choose), during which Bettsie will assist you with and give advice with regard to presenting your work to a store or gallery. (Click on the link above for more details). Dates will be set between you and Bettsie.
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 Also check out CAP's:
Artists Talks
(3rd Tuesday each month) Click Here
Saltonstall Foundation Workshops
Other places to take workshops locally on our Resource Pages
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