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New Markets For Artists Application
West Barnstable, MA, December 9, 2005 - "New Markets for Cape Cod Artists” - 2006
January 6-8, 2006 & once monthly Connection Group Meetings
Application Due by December 9, 2005
APPLICATION
“New Markets for Cape Cod Artists” is a professional development workshop for emerging and established artists and artisans from the towns of the Mid-cape Area. Presented by Oren Sherman and Rick Miller, the program will offer a variety of marketing skills and personal development tools to assist artists in creating a marketing strategy that increases earning potential and provides greater financial stability.
The goal of this program is to assist each participant in developing a viable marketing strategy and action plan. The class will be limited to 15 participants. A committee of three will screen applications and, acceptance into the program will be based upon the artist’s experience and viability of work.
Each Applicant is asked to provide 3-5 photographs or slides representative of
their work and the information requested below to assist the presenters in the screening process. Application Fee: $90.00 this fee will be returned if you are not selected for the workshop. Due Date: December 9, 2005
Name: __________________________________________________________
Business Name: __________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: __________________________________________________
Cell Phone:______________________________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________
Website: ________________________________________________________
In what medium do you work? ______________________________________________________________________
Briefly describe your body of work. ______________________________________________________________________
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Would you consider yourself to be an ___ emerging or___ established artist/artisan?
What percentage of your time do you spend on your art business?
(Seasonal, full time, number days per week, etc?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What percentage of your income is derived from your artwork?
25-50% 50-75% 100% other______
Where have you shown and sold your work? (Please list them)
Galleries:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Trade Shows: ___________________________________________________
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Craft Shows: ____________________________________________________
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Retail Shops: ____________________________________________________
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Your Studio: _____________________________________________________
Have you participated in any juried shows, fairs or exhibitions? (Please list them) ______________________________________________________________________
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What are your professional affiliations? (Arts organization, museums, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________
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What is your educational background? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you participated in other Arts marketing programs in the past?
___ Yes ___No Explain: _____________________________________________
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What short and long-term goals have you set for your art business?
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What are your expectations for this course? Please elaborate.
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Do you have a presentation portfolio of your work? Yes No In progress
Do you have a press package? Yes No In Progress
Do you have a website? Yes No In progress
Do you have specific technical training needs or interests that would help you accomplish your goals? (Photoshop, Web-design, database, etc.)
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Signature: _______________________________________Date: _________________
PLEASE RETURN:
• COMPLETED APPLICATION
• CHECK for $90.00 APPLICATION FEE (this fee will be returned if you should not be selected for the workshop)
• 3 to 5 IMAGES OF YOUR WORK: (photographs, digital or slides)
• ARTIST’S STATEMENT or BIO if you have one
DUE DATE: December 9, 2006
Check Payable to Cape Cod Community College
Mail To: Lois Andre
Workforce Education Resource Center
Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyanough Road
West Barnstable MA 02668
werc@capecod.edu
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