Would you like to learn more about best practices for doing utilizing social media as an artist? Come learn tips and tricks from experts. Acclaimed artists Willow Gentile and Sarah Weber-Purves will share their experiences, strategies, and best practices for building and maintaining a strong following on social media. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tips and tricks to elevate your digital presence!
Join us in our Depot Gallery from 6:30-8 pm on May 13 for a facilitated educational discussion - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.
Willow Gentile
After graduating, I taught art classes privately for 8 years. I continued to create myself. In 2020 I switched to full time artist, painting in downtown Rochester and the surrounding areas. I found the joy of plein air painting. I started selling my artworks on Instagram. In 2022 I purchased a building in Lake City, MN. The space has organically turned into an enchanted blend of my artworks and a curated vintage shop.
10 years ago exploring youtube, creating a channel and after purchasing my gallery 3 years ago I have been creating multiple social media platforms. I enjoy the challenge and creativity that social offers to help grow your following. Social media adds to my creative process as its own art medium.
Sarah Weber Silversmith
beautiful handmade jewelry
Sarah is enamored by the color, saturation, pattern and texture that is naturally created when mineral or bone is met with water, heat and pressure. Smithing became the medium with which she could play with rocks and honor the art the earth makes. Sarah’s work focuses on simplicity and quality of design, using metal to enhance the stone and to create pieces of wearable art that can be treasured forever. Sarah is a Twin Cities based silversmith. She has been bending, pounding and soldering silver and gold for over seventeen years, using her skills to create one-of-a-kind pieces for people in the Midwest and beyond. Sarah has been an active Instagram and Facebook user since 2014. She uses her social media platform to showcase her work, educate people on the process of making hand fabricated jewelry, and to make connections with people all over the world. She credits her social media success with consistent posting and sharing genuine and educational content. Plus sharing a little of her chaotic real life raising two busy children.
Red Wing Arts is pleased to announce the relaunching our monthly ArtSpeak artist professional development program in 2025!
Join us in our Depot Gallery from 6:30-8 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for this program - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.
Every other month we will offer panel discussions featuring experts on topics which provide business acumen and growth tailored towards artists. Every other month we will host facilitated artwork critique and networking sessions. See details below on each monthly offering.
ARTSpeak is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund
