Join us for CommsCon 2026 conference sessi ons. Day 1 is all about creatives! See the full schedule and regis ter \;&rarr\;
\n10:30&ndash\;11:30 am | Articulating Your WHY to Your Netwo rk
\nIdentify and articulate your "why" as an artist! Own i t and keep it at the core of all your communications\, from a pitch email to your socials and web presence.
\nFacilitator: Stacie Bloomfie ld
\n11:45am&ndash\;12:45pm | Building Brand and Reputa tion
\nBranding and marketing seem icky or scary? Whether y ou&rsquo\;re a new creative entrepreneur (or don&rsquo\;t even identify as that yet) or have been doing this for a while\, this session will set you up with a zero judgment and easy-to-use checklist to help you present you r visual brand authentically and consistently.
\nFacilitator: Ma tthew McMillan (E_O Space)
\n12:45&ndash\;1:30pm | Lunc h provided! \;
\n1:30&ndash\;2:30pm | Documenta tion
\nBrand storytelling through video and images without losing the humanity in your work is a challenge. This practical session wi ll include specific how-to&rsquo\;s and tools as well as encouragement as you navigate the challenges of putting yourself out there.
\nFac ilitator: Jessica Whalen
\n2:45 - 3:45pm \ ;| \;Panel Discussion: Driving Sales and Visibility\n
Effective promotion on social media and online sales platforms tran sforms art into a product that can reach a wider\, global\, or targeted au dience. Make it make &ldquo\;cents&rdquo\;.
\nPanelists: Travis Smith\, Stacie Bloomfield\, Na&rsquo\;Tosha De&rsquo\;Von\, Ashlyn Dillard -Hansen
\n4&ndash\;5pm | \;Getting the Word(s) Out< /strong>
\nHow to talk to the media and other audiences about your w ork and your next big project.
\nFacilitator: Jason Suel
\n5&ndash\;6pm | Social Hour
\nFinally! After a packed day\, this is time for you to make that connection\, share contact s\, finish that rushed lunch conversation\, etc. We&rsquo\;ll have snacks and drinks.
\nNorthwest Arkansas&rsquo\; creative community is invited to CommsCon 2026! Artists\, creatives\, creative entrepreneurs\ , and arts and culture nonprofit organizations are invited to the Fayettev ille Public Library on September 21 and 22 for two days of free-to-you acc ess to communications professionals and communications skill development. More CommsCo n 2026 programs &rarr\;
\nFor disability accommodat ions\, call 479.856.7250 or email \;questions@faylib.org \;2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map \;and details on accessibility services.
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