Provincetown Commons and the Community Development Partnership are pleased to announce the 2025 Creative Development Series. Over the course of six weeks, the two organizations will offer six free courses to individuals seeking to enhance the business side of their creative practice. This year, the workshops directly stem from the results of a community survey that asked what needs folks want to focus on now. The classes will all have a “learn, then do” component to them. Participants will hear from artists and creative workers, and each session will have time devoted to students practicing the work themselves. All courses are free; registration is recommended.

Photographing and Archiving Your Artwork

Seth Abrahamson and Madeleine Larson will teach participants the ins and outs of proper archival storage for their artwork, as well as tips for cataloging and storage within small spaces. Participants will learn to use a basic set up (tripod, lighting, backdrop) to photograph their work (it’s recommended to use your own camera on your smartphone). The Commons will keep a photography station set up for the month of March, and artists can schedule time to bring in their artwork to photograph it.

with Seth Abrahamson and Madeleine Larson

WORKSHOPS

• Jan 28 Marketing/Branding Yourself and Your Online Presence with Ali Blake, Naya Bricher, Myra Kooy, Paul Rizzo, Abe Storer, Sylvia Tomayko-Peters, and Andy Towle.

• Feb 11 All Things Canva with Luna eve

• Feb 25 Photographing and Archiving Your Work with Seth Abrahamson and Madeleine Larson

• Mar 11 Joining a Creative Community with Megan Hinton and Susie Neilson - This is a special event - workshop from 5 - 6:30 and dinner from 6:30 - 8pm.

• Mar 25 Grants and Residencies with Lesley Marchessault and James Stanley

• Apr 8 Color and Composition with Jo Hay & Jim Broussard