The Artist and the Internet
On March 30, 2013, you can learn some tips to help you traverse the fast-paced, ever-changing and not-to-be-missed opportunity of making an artist presence for yourself on the internet. I will be teaching a workshop in at my studio in Three Rivers called “Web Presence For Beginners” from 10 – 3 pm.
Directions to workshop will be given at time of registration. Registration fee is $45.
Download Registration Form.
Cartoon from Hugh MacLeod
The professional artist is represented by their actual artwork, and also by what is said and read about their work on the world wide web. The wise and savvy artist needs to be in control of his or her own “brand” or name as it shows up in the virtual world. It’s like adding your name in the phone book, with a well-placed, complete, accurate ad in the yellow pages—
a great presentation that you write, design and supervise yourself.
Do you want others telling the world about your work as an artist, 
or do you want your story told using your own creative voice?
- learn a simple web glossary
- learn how to register a domain name
- finally get some simple tips about search engines
- create a free blog as website
- learn basic blogging techniques
- learn to recognize clean website design
- discover ways to sell your work online without hassles
- explore social media (facebook/twitter) as a way to share and sell your art
- develop your personal artist’s web presence
- connect with other artists and see what’s cooking out there
- be inspired by the web art community
- acquire web competency without fear
- create locally and exhibit globally
Bring a laptop (if you have access to one). We will have a desktop computer to share, but having your own laptop will better facilitate your participation. Bring some digital images of your art (jpgs on a CD or on your laptop), business cards, brochures, or any printed press material about you or your work. Also, bring pen and paper, and a new 3-ring binder (choose a color or design that excites you). Please bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and good drinking water will be provided.  We will be sharing ideas during lunch.
Instructor: Elsah Cort collage artist, web enthusiast, blogger
and
 Three Rivers Artists’ Studio Tour organizer
For more information call 559-561-4671.
Elsah Cort 🌀 Artist 