Native Artists
Facebook Marketing for Artists
Artists have a unique advantage in using social media such as Facebook. People are intrigued by the creative process and the artist lifestyle which makes social media the best platform for connecting with potential customers. However, just being an artist is probably not enough to get you noticed on today’s Read more…
Selling Your Art Through Etsy
If you’re a great artist looking to make money off your work but aren’t sure how to sell art online, Etsy can be a great option! In this webinar, artist MaryBeth Timothy will share her experience of selling art through Etsy. She will also the best practices she utilizes to Read more…
The Business of Performance Art
To register, please visit: ntv.bz/art There are a lot of hats a performing artist has to wear from salesperson, marketer, booking agent, logistics, and operations. Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, September 24th to learn how Native Performing Artist Roman Orona Performance (Yaqui / Apache) is able to Read more…
Best Practices for Selling at Online Art Markets
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, many offline options to sell our artwork have become unavailable. Fortunately, some of these opportunities are migrating to online. While this allows us to sell all over the globe (even in our pajamas), it may place you at a disadvantage if you've only sold in-person and Read more…
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Artists
In this webinar, Cherokee Citizens Lynn Wilson and MaryBeth Timothy will share best practices for utilizing social media to promote yourself and your business in a way that engages your followers and gives your brand a professional image. The workshop will take place on Thursday, November, 19th at 12:00 pm Read more…
Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Cope with Anxiety
Countless studies demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. These techniques are commonly used to lower stress and manage feelings of anxiety and depression, improve sleep, and promote emotional health. The COVID-19 pandemic and all that is happening in the world has increased anxiety and depression for many because life Read more…
A Guide to Website Development
Are you running a business without an online presence or relying completely on social media to interact with customers? If this is you, please join us for a special webinar that will teach you about the different options for creating a website to help you share information, build credibility, establish Read more…
Strategies for Protecting Your Art
For indigenous people, the arts provide a means of expression used for the maintenance and transmission of culture. For many people in Indian Country, creating various works of art also provides financial stability, providing much-needed income for supporting one’s family. While it is hard to estimate how much revenue the Read more…
Social Media 101
The Social Media 101 webinar is designed to help you learn what social media marketing entails, the different social media channels that exist and how to select and utilize the best social media channel for your business and target audience. By the end of the webinar, you will be able Read more…
Organize Your Business with Computer-based Accounting Software
As a small business owner, managing the financial aspects of your business can be challenging which is why it is important to utilize tools such as accounting software. In this webinar, you will learn how accounting software can help you stay organized and grow your business, how to implement the Read more…
Building Your Dream Website with Squarespace
Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? In today’s digitalized world, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The Read more…
Building Your Dream Website with Squarespace
Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? In today’s digitalized world, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The Read more…
Building Your Dream Website with Squarespace
Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? In today’s digitalized world, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The Read more…
Ecommerce for Beginners
What you need to know to start selling products online Got an idea for a product that you'd like to sell online? It can be challenging to figure out how to choose the best methods of selling your products online. In this e-commerce for beginners course, you will learn what Read more…
A Guide to Website Development
Are you running a business without an online presence or relying completely on social media to interact with customers? If this is you, please join us for a special webinar that will teach you about the different options for creating a website to help you share information, build credibility, establish Read more…
Seasonal Marketing
Session 8: Seasonal Marketing Date: October 6, 2022 Description This session—a “bonus” session, offered in addition to our monthly series—is designed to assist American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists in enhancing their marketing plans for seasonal/holiday sales. It will focus on: Setting up “pop-up” markets through social Read more…
Protecting Your Business: IP and IACA
Session 9: Protecting Your Business: IP and IACA Date: October 13, 2022 Description Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople face unique challenges with the shift to online sales and continued limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs. This session will focus on protecting Read more…
Increasing Profits through Merchandising
Increasing Profits through Merchandising Date: November 10th, 2022 Description Native artists frequently undervalue their talents and crafts. Pricing is both an art and a science, and this workshop will look at several factors to consider when pricing a variety of visual arts and crafts for retail. This course will also Read more…
Exporting Products Overseas
This session will assist anyone interested in selling their arts and crafts overseas in understanding the export process, determining whether they are ready to export, and developing an export strategy. We'll also provide materials to assist you in getting started with exporting or, at the very least, determining whether Read more…
Artists and Crafts People Panel
The series has been organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the United States Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and Indian Dispute Resolution Services. All programs will be recorded and made available for viewing online after the program date. There Read more…