From Studio to Screen: Building Your Artist Website

From Studio to Screen: Building Your Artist Website

Unlock the power of your artistic brand and build your own stunning website with expert guidance in just two days!

Event Details:

• Dates: August 9th & 10th
• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Summit Artspace
• Price: $25

• Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
• Requirements: Bring your own laptop (information on how to rent from the library will be provided)

Event Summary:

Join us for "From Studio to Screen: Building Your Artist Website," a hands-on workshop designed to help artists establish a strong online presence. Led by Nicole Kurtz, an experienced artist who successfully built her own website, this workshop will guide you through the process of creating your own website using SquareSpace. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with a concrete and functional online presence for your artistic practice.

Instructor Bio: Nicole Kurtz

Nicole Kurtz is a multifaceted artist dedicated to leveraging her diverse skills to help others maximize their educational experiences. With a background spanning various creative and technical fields, Nicole has worked as an exhibit designer, forensic animator for courtrooms, card game developer, and scientific illustrator on research ships. Her passion lies in finding the most effective ways to visually communicate complex topics with a touch of humor.Residing in Austin, Texas, Nicole runs Aducate Digital, where she has successfully transformed her expertise in Instructional Design and Brand Marketing into a thriving business. Aducate Digital primarily supports businesses in the service support industry, with a special focus on healthcare providers assisting children on the autism spectrum.Nicole's dedication to helping others through her artistic talents and business acumen makes her an exceptional guide for artists looking to establish their online presence. Learn more about Nicole and her work at aducatedigital.com.

Workshop Structure:

Day 1

• Meet Nicole: Learn from Nicole’s journey of building her own artist website.
• Technical Basics: Introduction to SquareSpace and its capabilities.
• Brand Basics: Troubleshoot and sketch your website plan, focusing on brand fundamentals.

Day 2

• Website Building: Start creating your website with Nicole’s guidance.
• Bolstering Your Online Presence: Explore additional considerations to enhance your online presence.
• Final Thoughts: Prepare for the launch of your new website.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to translate your artwork and brand into an online format.
• Learn how to remain authentic to your artwork and brand while maintaining clarity.
• Discover your target audience and identify your brand archetype.
• Gain an understanding of the tools and assets necessary to build your website.
• Get hands-on experience and guidance in making your website.
• Receive affirmation that building a website is a work in progress, and it's okay to take time to get comfortable with it.

Who Will Benefit:

This workshop is ideal for artists who are ready to launch their website. Participants should have their website materials prepped, such as an artist statement and bio, photos of their work, and a clear idea of their branding. If you haven't prepared these materials, being ready to make those decisions is crucial. This workshop is best suited for those with an intermediate level of business savvy.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your artistic practice online. Register now to secure your spot in this limited-capacity workshop and start building your artist website with confidence and guidance from an experienced professional.

Host or Publisher Summit Artspace