University Honors

This Capstone project presents the development and execution of The ArtPosium, an in- person art conference and exhibit designed to link emerging artists to local professionals. This project was created in response to the challenges artists face when entering the art community, including anxiety, a lack of networks, and high barriers to professional growth. The ArtPosium combined elements of a symposium and a conference to promote exposure to art and networking. The planning involved branding, social media marketing, and extensive community outreach to recruit presenters, exhibitors, and local art organizations. The ArtPosium exceeded initial expectations, drawing approximately 200 attendees in total, including 26 exhibitors, 12 presenters, 12 volunteers, 12 participating organizations, and 67 mixed-media art pieces. The feedback from participants emphasized the quality of the event and the value of networking opportunities, increased exposure, and a supportive social environment. Overall, this project demonstrates marketing efforts to showcase the effectiveness of a community-centered in-person event in fostering artistic connection, confidence, and professional development. For an immediate, visual understanding of event marketing and highlights, please refer to Appendix C for The ArtPosium Instagram, Theartposium. To get an immediate and well-rounded understanding of the event itself and feedback, please refer to Appendix P for the 5-minute ArtPosium documentary. Additionally, please refer to Appendix S for a well-rounded summary of the process, results, and feedback in a 15-minute final Honors Capstone presentation. For additional details, please refer to Appendix R for documentation of attendeesí public photos, reposts, and attendee feedback and Appendix Q for the collection of raw photos and footage.