Grow Your Audience: Workshops & Networking for Waimakariri Creatives
Description
Got a creative spark? Let’s turn it into something brilliant. Our Collaborative workshops offer practical tools, fresh ideas and honest insights to help in your creativity journey in a time were the real things become more relevant than ever. Learn from experienced makers, connect with fellow creatives and leave feeling inspired, supported and ready to take your next step. The event is free- tickets are limited, so booking is essential.
Speakers:
Brent Cairns, A Mickey Mouse Idea to Selling Art Around the World
Tracey Kitchingman, Your Story Matters: Authenticity in Action
Date: 19th of November 5-7pm
Venue: Fools of Desire, Conway Lane, 176 High Street, Rangiora
The event is free. Booking essential on Humantix, limited spaces.
Presented by Waimakariri District Council.
Thanks to our sponsors: Waimakariri Arts Trust
Contact: lin.klenner@wmk.govt.nz
Lineup
Brent Cairns
From Local Studio to Global Sales Learn how creative businesses can reach audiences beyond Waimakariri. Brent Cairns is a Kaiapoi-based artist, creative entrepreneur, community leader, and Waimakariri District Councillor. As co-founder of NakedArt, Brent has built a domestic & internationally recognised creative business, with artworks held in private collections around the world. He has extensive experience in branding, marketing, website development, community promotion, and storytelling through both art and business.
Lineup
Tracey Kitchingman
Social Media as a tool for Story Telling and Connecting to the past. Sharing Your Art Without the Sales Hustle. Practical ways to talk about your work online while staying authentic Tracey Kitchingman is the Visitor Experience Coordinator at Riccarton House & Bush, where she oversees visitor engagement, events, bookings, and social media communications. A passionate storyteller, community connector, and local creative cake maker, Tracey has successfully used social media to grow audiences, celebrate heritage and culture, and promote creative ventures. Through her work, she has learned that authenticity, curiosity, and the courage to try something new are often the most powerful tools for building meaningful connections. The best stories aren't perfect. They're real. So back yourself and give it a go.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
