FREE MOBILE MEDIA CLASSES FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SELF-PROMOTION!!!

The Akronist is proud to continue our partnership with First Night Akron to provide free mobile media workshops.

Workshop Dates, Times & Locations:

Ellet Branch Library
2470 E. Market St. • Akron, OH 44312
Monday, November 23 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM

North Hill Branch Library
183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. • Akron, OH 44310
Monday, November 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Portage Lakes Branch Library
4261 Manchester Rd. • Akron, OH 44319
Monday, December 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Firestone Park Branch Library
1486 Aster Ave. • Akron, OH 44301
Monday, December 14 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM

About the Workshop:

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at journalism, but didn’t know where to start? Do you struggle with how to promote your work, but feel intimated by social media? In preparation for the 20^th annual First Night Akron, the Akronist is holding a series of mobile media workshops at local branches of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Each hour-long session is a stand-alone class designed to give you an understanding of digital media “on-the-go.” Some of the subjects covered will include: uploading a video from your phone to YouTube, correctly and effectively using hashtags and composing the 140-character caption commonly known as a Tweet. Freelance journalist Yolanda Heisler will lead each workshop. At the end of each session, participants will upload a short video celebrating the 20^th anniversary of First Night Akron using #20FirstNights. This class is open to ALL; there are no restrictions. Registration not required. Email benjamin@akronist.com with any questions.

This workshop is a MUST for artists, musicians, vendors or anyone who wants to learn to better promote their work via social media.

About First Night Akron:

Make plans for New Year’s Eve and join the fun in Downtown Akron. Now in its 20th year, First Night Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other. Enjoy indoor entertainment and fun for all ages throughout Downtown Akron featuring the region's best in music, dance, theater, visual and interactive arts. This family-friendly celebration of the arts brings the community together to create lasting memories. Come in out of the cold and celebrate the New Year.