Cultivate: Re-Fueling Local Artists This Holiday Season

Presented by Rebecca Ruiz Acosta of Mercado Poco a Poco, Nina Gordon of take heart shop, and Jane Claire Hervey of BossBabes ATX.

Cultivate by Chula League is a new workshop series where local creatives can come together to connect with content experts across various fields in the arts. Workshops are structured to provide networking and short presentations lead by local creative leaders. Participants will gain new knowledge and tips about their fields and others to integrate into their own creative practice.

This Cultivate session features three local entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are paving the way for artists and creatives in Austin. Join us as Rebecca Ruiz Acosta (Mercado Poco a Poco), Nina Gordon (take heart), and Jane Claire Hervey (#bossbabesatx) share their experiences and expertise in how to make your art practice a lucrative one this holiday season. Cultivate by Chula League contributes to Chula League’s overall mission in fueling and sustaining the arts in East Austin.

 

When: Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00pm
Where: Thinkery | 1830 Simond Avenue, Austin, Texas 78723
Price: $15
Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivate-fueling-local-artists-this-holiday-season-tickets-50513769043

Professional Development Workshop: Applying to Art Shows

Presented by Brandy Davis of Pigsey Art

Prepare for those holiday art shows like a professional with this workshop. Whether you’re new to art and craft shows or looking to expand your regular rotation, this workshop will help you focus on what is important. Right now, most major art fairs have their applications open and it’s up to you to decide what is right for you and create an application that stands out. That’s a lot of pressure. The creative owner behind Pigsey Art, Brandy Davis has experience on both sides of art shows having shown at over 100 events over 10 years and produced or worked behind scenes at another dozen art fairs. She’s prepared to share tips on finding shows to apply to, including niche events, and best practices for how to make your application stand out. Come prepared with questions and to take notes so you can leave prepared to take on the holidays this year.

When: June 21st, 2018 at 7:00pm
Where: Austin Creative Alliance | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: $5.00
Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/applying-to-art-shows-tickets-46482694992#

Professional Development Workshop: Show Stopping Jury Photos

Best Practices for Art Show Application Images
Presented by Annie Winsett of Crafting Exposure

For most art festivals and open calls, photography of your work plays a crucial role in catching the eye of the jury. Do your images clearly show your talent and craftsmanship? Will they stand out among the many other applicants? In this workshop brought to you by Chula League and Crafting Exposure, we will discuss what makes for quality jury photography, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional. With these best practices, you will be armed to pursue more art opportunities with a greater chance to acceptance.

Annie Winsett is the owner and head photographer of Crafting Exposure. Her business was born out of a passion for the local art community and a desire to support their ongoing development. Her offerings range from photography to consulting to marketing. She’s worked with a wide array of Austin artists in furthering their creative careers.

When: May 8th, 2018 at 6:30pm
Where: Crafting Exposure | 5555 North Lamar Blvd, Suite K105, Austin, TX 78751
Price: $5.00
Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescheduled-show-stopping-jury-photos-tickets-44837521233#

10th Annual Little Artist BIG ARTIST Show

Grounded in East Austin, Chula League, producers of Cherrywood Art Fair, and Mondo are partnering to present the 10th Annual Little Artist BIG ARTIST Benefit Show. The two-day benefit show hosted at Mondo Gallery will feature works of over 70 artists (Little and BIG) from Chula League’s arts-mentorship program, Little Artist BIG ARTIST. 

When: Opening Reception April 27th, 2018 at 7:00pm
            Open Viewing April 28th | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Mondo Gallery | 4115 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
Price: FREE and open to the public
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-little-artist-big-artist-benefit-art-show-tickets-43624023629

Professional Development Workshop: Putting Your Words to Work

Best Practices for Content Marketing
Presented by Lori Samocha of Springbox

Lori has worked as a writer in advertising and marketing for over six years. With a focus on brand development and storytelling, she’s created campaigns, websites and collateral for clients like Nestlé, Capital One, March of Dimes, and more.

Lori is currently a senior copywriter at Springbox, a digital agency in Austin. She published her first children’s book (W Is for Weird: An Austin Alphabet) last year.

This workshop will outline writing guidelines creatives should follow to more effectively promote their art and ideas in the digital space.

When: March 29th, 2018 at 7:00pm
Where: Austin Creative Alliance | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: $5.00
Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/putting-your-words-to-work-content-writing-workshop-tickets-44308827897#

Professional Development Workshop: Branding for Artists

Presented by Carla Delgado of Pentagram Design

Join us for our first professional development workshop of the year! We’ve recruited a graphic design expert from Pentagram to share best practices on branding yourself as an artist and a creative business. Learn about how to get started or refine what you already have in place to make sure your customers know who you are and what you stand for. This workshop will be taking place Tuesday February 27th at 6:00pm at Pentagram’s Austin office.

When: February 27th, 2018 at 6:00pm
Where: Pentagram Design | 1508 W 5th St #100, Austin, TX 78703
Price: $5.00
Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branding-for-artists-tickets-43167236366#

EAST Emerging Artist Headquarters

This year for EAST, in partnership with Austin Creative Alliance, we will be hosting past years’ BIG ARTISTS from our Little Artist BIG ARTIST mentorship program. We can’t thank them enough for their mentorship over the years, and we’re excited to give them this opportunity to share more of their work with you. Please join us both weekends, November 11 & 12 and 18 & 19, for a wide selection of media! We will also have information available about becoming a BIG ARTIST for our 2018 program, for those interested in applying. 

When: November 11 & 12 and 18 & 19, 2018
Where: Austin Creative Alliance | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: FREE and open to the public
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1940190546306861

Professional Development Workshop: Social Media 101: Holiday Edition

Presented by Annie Winsett of Crafting Exposure

Join Chula League and Crafting Exposure for a deep dive into using Social Media to drive holiday season success. Which channels are best for reaching your audience? How often do you need to post? What types of content can you use to meet your goals, from online sales to traffic at holiday art shows? You can expect to walk out of this workshop with the start of a holiday Social Media plan so you can get posting!

When: November 2, 2017 at 6:30pm
Where: Austin Creative Alliance | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: $5.00
Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-101-holiday-edition-tickets-38942612402

Professional Development Workshop: Art Fair Booth Display

Wow the crowd with your Art Fair Booth Display
Presented by Renée Rice and Brandy Davis

Join us October 17th for our next professional development workshop with Chula League board members Renée Rice of Robo Roku and Brandy Davis of Pigsey Art. Renée and Brandy each have 10+ years experience curating successful displays at art fairs around the country. As past show producers and board members behind the scenes with Cherrywood Art Fair, they can give you insight from both sides. “Wow the crowd with your Art Fair Booth Display” is for artists and crafters of all mediums who want to improve their sales and presence through engaging displays. Bring your questions and if possible, a picture of your current booth setup.

When: October 17th, 2017 at 7pm
Where: Austin Creative Alliance | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: $5.00
Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/wow-the-crowd-with-your-art-fair-booth-display-tickets-38625724582

Professional Development Workshop: The Art of Public Relations

Presented by David Wyatt of Wyatt Brand

A Professional Development Workshop with David Wyatt of Wyatt Brand. David has 16 years of experience in direction and strategy for a multitude of artists. The Art of Public Relations workshop is for creatives who are learning how to pitch their brand in the Austin market and gain a better idea about earned media. This will be a workshop you do not want to miss.

When: September 26, 2017 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Wyatt Brand | 3001 S. Lamar Blvd Suite 101, Austin, TX 78704
Price: $5.00
Tickets: https://www.artofpr.eventbrite.com