Guide to your portal

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All handouts from our in-person training on August 29th, as well as additional resources, are available in the FTM Participant Drive-2026 Cohort Google Drive. You have been granted access to the Drive using the email address you shared in your application.

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If you have any trouble accessing the Drive, please email info@artbeyond.org or programming@upcycleartsclt.org for assistance.​​

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Week 1: August 30-September 5 

• Review what you learned on August 29th

• Explore your art and identify what you enjoy creating

• Start or update social media/website - Introduce yourself, what got you creating, and say that you are a participating maker for this program

• Review Slides and Handouts from August 29th Training

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Week 2: September 6-12

• Explore your art and hone in on what you enjoy creating

• Identify your ideal customer

• Social Media - Share your workspace

• Complete Week 2 Worksheet: Basics of Marketing Guide

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Week 3: September 13-19

• Make a list of supplies/materials and order

• Identify your stand out product(s)

• Social Media - In progress video/photos

• Complete Week 3 Worksheet: Market Vending 101** 

 

September 15 | 7-8:30 PM | Virtual | Market Vending 101 with Ayla Thompson from Finds & Reminds​

**Materials will be emailed to you on the day of class

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Week 4: September 20-26

• Start building inventory

• Finalize booth set up, main signage, and make/buy materials

• Order/make packaging materials 

• Social Media - Showcase a product and a little about it

• Week 4: Inventory Spreadsheet**

**Inventory Sheet and accompanying materials to be emailed the week of

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Week 5: September 27-October 3

• Continue building inventory and adding to Week 4 Inventory Spreadsheet

• Order branded merch or reproductions for sale (stickers, prints, etc.)

• Create a QR code that helps people find you online

• Identify how you will clearly display pricing

• Make/order business cards

• Social Media - Aesthetic close up pictures of creations

• Week 5: QR Code Generation Resources

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Week 6: October 4-10

• Continue building inventory and adding to Week 4 Inventory Spreadsheet

• Start labeling inventory with prices 

• Social Media - Introduce your creation like it's a person. What’s their personality like?

• Complete Week 6: Labeling & Signage Checklist

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Week 7: October 11-17

• Continue building inventory and adding to Week 4 Inventory Spreadsheet

• Set up payment methods

• Test payment methods to make sure they work

• Social Media - The truth about being a creative is…

• Week 7: Payment Process Resources

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Week 8: October 18-24

• Complete inventory and adding to Week 4 Inventory Spreadsheet

• Mock booth set up & take a photo so you know what to do on market day

• Identify last minute gaps you can fill

• Social Media - Share a tip, fun fact, technique etc. 

• Complete Week 8 Worksheet: Master Packing Checklist

 

October 20 | 7-8:30 PM | Virtual | When to Make it Official: Business Structures with Esther Davidson from Art Beyond Foundation 
 

Week 9: October 25-31

• Create QR code(s) for payment methods 

• Get cash/change

• Social Media - Share your favorite tools and why you use them

• Complete Week 9 Worksheet: Market-day Emergency Kit Checklist

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Week 10: November 1-6

• Update master packing list

• Practice packing your transport vehicle to see how everything will fit

• Organize products

• Social Media - Show the work behind a finished product

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November 7th: 

• Review the master packing list and make sure everything is set for tomorrow! 

• Pack your transport vehicle if you can

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November 8th: Market Day! Have fun and make some money!

• Photograph your set up

• Social Media - Story posts, share your day, post your set up

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