Your Art, Your Voice: Setting Yourself Up For Digital Success” Fall Workshop with Justine Stilborn
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Where: Virtually via Zoom
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
In today’s digital landscape, taking control of your creative practice means having the tools, systems, and strategy to present your work on your own terms. Whether you're building your first website, navigating social media, or trying to put your artistic practice into words, this workshop breaks down the essentials without the confusing jargon. Designed as an interactive professional development session, we will walk you through the core foundations of digital organization and online presence while keeping your practice grounded in your authentic voice.
Led by Justine "Tini" Stilborn and supported by Larissa Desrosiers, this workshop blends practical strategy with guided, hands-on activities so you leave with tangible materials ready to digitize your artistic practice.
What We’ll Cover:
Overview of artwork documentation, digital archiving, and descriptive practices for long-term organization.
Core foundations of strategic website design and social media strategy built for artists.
Mapping your unique brand to clarify your creative values, vision, and online presence.
Guided development of your professional artist bio and artist statement.
No prior marketing experience required - just bring your practice and your story!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER
Justine “Tini” Stilborn is a Regina-based artist, designer, and Programs Manager at the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA). A Métis, Swampy Cree, Romanian, Scottish, and mixed Settler woman, she holds a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Regina. She currently serves as 2nd Vice President of CARFAC National, Past President of CARFAC Sask, a MacKenzie Art Gallery Ambassador, and sits on the City of Regina’s Cultural Sector Reference Committee.
Her professional experience includes past roles as Vice President of a marketing agency and Communications Specialist at FHQ Developments. As a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and public artist, Justine bridges strategic communications, branding, and creative execution.
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REGISTRATION
After registering, you will receive an email with a Zoom link and additional workshop information.
CAPACITY
Space for this workshop is limited to 50 attendees.
ATTENDEE EXPECTATIONS
We ask you to come with your curiosity and questions! Discussion and engagement are encouraged.
ACCESSIBILITY
This workshop series will be held in English through Zoom with Closed Captioning enabled through auto-transcription technology. There will be discussions throughout the workshop, and so the use of audio will be used for participation.
Other accommodations can be made if we are informed ahead of time. The use of video is strongly encouraged for all attendees to contribute to the learning experience.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By registering for this workshop, you agree to respect the following terms:
Difficult conversations may arise; you agree to maintain a safe and respectful space for everyone to participate in discussions. CARFAC reserves the right to remove participants from workshop sessions if they use discriminatory language, personal attacks, inappropriate behavior or violent threats.
No recording or broadcasting of audio or video of the workshop by registered participants is permitted.
No sharing of personal Zoom registration links/codes with people not registered for the workshop. Additionally, you agree not to transfer the Zoom link/code to a substitute attendee unless permitted to do so by CARFAC.
Please contact CARFAC National Programs Director Larissa at larissa@carfac.ca if you have any questions about the Professional Development for Indigenous Artists workshop series.