WORK WITH ME — I consult with individual artists and creative organizations who need a clear-eyed outside perspective — on their marketing, their community presence, their operations, or their practice.
My background: 20+ years as a working artist in Southern Appalachia, founder of EAT/ART space and the Local Artist Meetup, 3+ years in public arts management, and current operations and marketing manager at a creative company.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Marketing & Social Media
for Creatives
November 12, 2026
@ Create Appalachia, Kingsport TN
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This 1.5 hour workshop builds a marketing practice around the hours you actually have: choosing fewer platforms, repurposing instead of producing, owning your email list, and knowing what's actually working.
Attendees will leave with a low-effort, high-impact plan you can sustain, and a list of things you can stop doing.
What we’ll cover:
Choosing the platforms that are worth your time
Build a body of work you can repurpose easily
The most valuable asset you likely already have
How to tell what’s working and what’s not
Q&A with individualized feedback
Tickets: $30/person
Class size is limited to 20 to ensure optimal individual attention.
Pricing Your Work
February 11, 2027
@ Create Appalachia, Kingsport TN
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This 1.5 hour workshop builds the business side of your creative practice, reviewing and going beyond the basics of pricing your handcrafted work, fine art, or creative services.
You’ll leave with a worksheet you an run your numbers through to establish confidence and give yourself a solid base to build your business.
What we’ll cover:
Matching your business goals with your pricing strategy
Materials, time, overhead, and the margin to keep you going
Handling discounts, exposure, and negotiating agreements with clients
Common pricing communication mistakes
Q&A with individualized feedback
Tickets: $30/person
Class size is limited to 20 to ensure optimal individual attention.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Creative Practice Audit
For individual artists and craft practitioners.
You'll leave with a concrete 3-month strategy plan tailored to your practice, your audience, and your capacity — not a generic template.
What's included:
Pre-work intake survey
45-minute conversation
Written 3-month strategy plan
20-minute follow-up call
One email check-in at 6 weeks
Investment: $350
Limited scholarship slots are available for Appalachian-based artists. Inquire when you reach out.
Organizational Consulting
& Speaking Engagements
For arts nonprofits, cultural organizations, and universities.
I speak about and work with organizations on marketing strategy, social media, community infrastructure, operational systems, and teaching. Every engagement is scoped to fit your organization's actual needs and budget.
Areas of wor:
Social media strategy and audit
Marketing and communications review
Artist community infrastructure and programming
Operational systems and workflow improvement
Workshops and speaking on social media, networking, and creative practice
Prior clients include: Create Appalachia, Bristol Roots Project, FoundersForge, Emory & Henry University, and Milligan University.
Currently booking Organizational Consulting engagements for November 2026 and beyond. Creative Practice Audit slots open now.
I respond within 3–5 business days.