How to do social media and digital marketing on minimal budgets and time, the changing web and the arts and using apps in the arts; these are just a few of the meaty topics that will be discussed at Arts Council of Wales’s Arts Marketing Symposium 2011.Held at Clwyd Theatr Cymru on Thursday, 17 November, here’s your opportunity to share best practice, network and catch up with the latest developments in arts marketing. There will be something for everyone at all levels, whether you’re from a small or large organisation, a producer or presenter of the arts.
This year’s top attractions include:
Good Thinking: How to achieve success in turbulent times - Lisa Baxter
Drawing on Lisa’s extensive experience using Creative Problem Solving workshops to address everything from gallery design and branding to organisational change and audience development, this session will help you think better and smarter in relation to the challenges you face.
Understanding Visitor Behaviour – Andrew McIntyre
Find out how Morris Hargreaves McIntyre have helped galleries and museums to make their exhibitions more engaging and actually measure visitor outcomes.
In addition, Marcus Wilson, a specialist in arts marketing, cultural development and web development will look at what opportunities does the modern web offer for cash-poor/time-poor cultural organisations. What are the pitfalls?
Gavin Dutch, the founder and Managing Director of Kotikan, an Edinburgh based app development agency will share his experience of creating mobile apps for the Arts and strategies for making them a success.
Mike Ellis, Director of Thirty8 Digital will run a non-technical practical workshop focusing on real-world, actionable hints and tips to help you make the most of your digital presence and marketing.
Researcher, writer and speaker, Dr Kelly Page will discuss the key elements for managing digital media for communications around arts projects. From organisational, corporate to specific production communications.
All in all a wealth of topics and speakers for the bargain price of £45.00 which also includes refreshments and lunch during the day. Our delegate spaces are limited so please book as soon as possible to ensure a place before the booking period closes on 14 November.