Promoting your Creative Work without the Cringe Factor - A Toi Ōtautahi 2026 Arts Workshop

Promoting Yourself Without the Cringe Wednesday 4 November 5.30pm - 6.30 pm Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard Free to attend - register by booking a free ticket through this Humanitix page Talking about your creative work can feel awkward, especially when self-promotion seems at odds with your values. This practical workshop explores how to confidently share your work, tell your story, and grow your profile in ways that feel genuine, aligned, and true to your creative practice. Drawing on experience in branding, communications, creativity, community-led initiatives, and behaviour change, Sarah Kelleher will unpack how creatives can build visibility without feeling salesy or self-centred. Participants will learn how to communicate the value of their work, develop an authentic personal narrative, connect with the right audiences, and find approaches to promotion that feel natural and sustainable. You'll leave with practical tools for talking about yourself and your work, whether you're applying for opportunities, building an online presence, growing your audience, or simply finding the confidence to share what you do. Workshop schedule: Doors will open at 5.15pm. The workshop will start at 5.30pm sharp and take around 60 minutes. Stay on until 7pm to socialise with fellow attendees. If you cannot attend the whole workshop, you are welcome to come for as much as you can. Pēpi and tamariki are always welcome to attend with you! On the first Wednesday of every month, Toi Ōtautahi hosts free arts development workshops for artists and arts organisations. Want to know more, go to: https://toiotautahi.org.nz/