
Instagram for Art Careers: Growing to 10K Followers
15 May @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Unlock the power of social media in our dynamic online workshop, ‘Instagram for Art Careers,’ designed for visual artists eager to expand their reach and build a thriving career on Instagram. Join us as we explore effective strategies to grow your following, engage with your audience, and showcase your artwork in a way that captivates.
To book a spot, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instagram-for-art-careers-tickets-1257949894999?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for an engaging online workshop where you’ll dive into both the technical aspects of Instagram and real-world case studies.
Our expert speaker, Alex McCaan, will provide insights into Instagram’s algorithms and best practices, while artist Adeche Atelier will share their experience using the platform to grow their art career.
What we’ll cover:
- Optimizing your Instagram profile for visibility and discoverability
- Best practices for using hashtags, Stories, and Reels to maximise engagement
- Tracking progress and leveraging analytics tools to refine your growth strategy
Guest Speakers
Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi are the creative duo behind Adeche Atelier, renowned storytellers and content creators with a special focus on African mythology and culture. They are dedicated to preserving and reimagining African mythology through contemporary art and digital storytelling.
Their work has been commissioned by institutions such as the National Gallery, BBC, the Royal Academy of Arts, and Electronic Arts (EA). Through their paintings, they explore African mythological deities, folklore, and history.
Beyond their visual art, Adwoa and Solomon are content creators, using digital platforms to share stories, spark conversations, and challenge misconceptions about African history and spirituality. Their work continues to educate, inspire, and reframe perceptions of African culture.
https://www.instagram.com/adeche.atelier/ – 294k Followers
Alex McCann is owner of Altrincham HQ – a social media management and training company based in Manchester that has worked with 1000s of businesses developing their social media strategy.
Over the past 15 years Alex has built up an impressive training client list including the BBC, Manchester City, NHS, Selfridges, Costa Coffee, United Utilities, University Of Manchester, Manchester Arndale and many more
Each month Altrincham HQ spend 200+ hours per month managing marketing campaigns for businesses so witness Social Media changes in real time and action them.
A former journalist, whose blogs have been read by over half a million readers, he has also successfully ran an events company putting on 60 events a year which included a 15,000 capacity arts & music festivals in Manchester.
Alex has 700+ customer reviews and is ranked number 1 for Social Media Marketing in the UK via independent customer reviews on Freeindex.
Altrincham HQ works with businesses across the UK on all aspects of Social Media including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and blogging for business success.
For more info check out http://www.altrinchamhq.co.uk
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your existing Instagram presence, this workshop will equip you with the insights and confidence to reach 10K followers and enhance your online art career. Join us and transform your Instagram into a powerful platform for your artistic journey!