Social Media for Creatives with Cori Jaye Ettienne

Presented in partnership with Creative Manitoba

Learn how social media can help build your audience and support your art practice. This workshop will cover the basics, including which platforms are best suited to your artistic career. We will discuss how to work with the intricacies of algorithms, how to reach your niche market using hashtags, and the importance of providing your viewers with top-notch content and engaging storytelling. Everyone has a different relationship with social media. You can focus on which strategies and platforms will be the most suitable for you and your art practice. Please have your cell phone or tablet handy for this active workshop.

Cori Jaye Ettienne is an artist, educator, mentor and mental health advocate. Over her creative career, she has developed a unique style of vibrant surrealist and pop-art painting that conveys positive messages to the community. Leveraging her expertise in marketing, graphic design, and digital media, Ettienne uses social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to promote the importance of following your dreams.

All are welcome to attend these free online workshops, designed to help you advance your art career. Within a couple of weeks of broadcast, the workshops will be available with autocaptioning at mawa.ca/videos/professional-advice.