Accountability and the Arts: Effective PR
The Shunpike is excited to announce the next installment of their successful “Accountability and the Arts” series. “Effective PR: Getting Your Work Noticed” will be an opportunity for artists in all disciplines to learn how to write about their craft in a way that gets the attention of the local media. The workshop will be held Monday April 3rd at 7pm in Buster’s at ACT Theatre, and will feature Lynn Jacobson, Deputy Managing Editor for Arts and Culture at Seattle Weekly.
This free workshop will give artists of all disciplines an opportunity to talk with and learn from a local arts editor about what types of art events get covered in the local media. We’ll talk about what makes an arts event newsworthy, and how to make sure your work gets covered well. Lynn Jacobson came to Seattle Weekly from The Seattle Times, where she was assistant arts-and-entertainment editor in charge of theater, dance, classical music, and film. She is a former professional dancer who toured with the Pat Graney Company and taught modern dance and ballet.
Accountability and the Arts: Effective PR
Monday April 3, 2006 @ 7pm
Buster’s at ACT Theatre • 7th & Union • Downtown Seattle
Free and open to the public – RSVPs appreciated but not required
programs@theshunpike.org
The Accountability and the Arts series has been developed in support of The Shunpike’s mission to strengthen the Seattle arts community by partnering with artists to more effectively present and distribute their work. The series launched in April with a public forum on the concept of accountability, and continued with a workshop discussing 501(c)3 incorporation in June.
The Shunpike - Mission & History
The Shunpike was founded in 2001 to strengthen the Seattle arts community by partnering with artists to more effectively present and distribute their work. It focuses specifically on emerging artists and arts organizations, helping them negotiate the many administrative, business and production challenges inherent in making art and developing sustainable institutions. Since its inception, it has successfully supported the work of over 500 artists working in diverse media including live performance, film, literary arts, theatre, visual arts and arts education. For more information – www.theshunpike.org.