PDS 6: Create effective promotional avenues, social media campaigns, and other marketing strategies for furthering your career with Kareem Black.

In this final session (six) of the Griffin Museum’s Professional Development Series, Kareen Black will discuss promotional strategies, social media tactics, and other marketing approaches to help lens-based artists and professional photographers further their career.

There is not one way to be an artist or professional photographer, and there is not one way to promote yourself to clients, organizations or become a “brand”. However, Mr. Black will share a tips and “do’s and don’ts” that have worked for him throughout his successful 25-year long career.

Level: All

Day & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Event Type: Online Lecture with Q&A

Free to enrolled students and educators in organizations who hold an academic membership.

Lecture Series (includes all six lectures): Members, $140.00 / Non-Members, $195

Speakers will include:

Stella Kramer, January 30, 2025: How to create and maintain a dynamic website for lens-based artists.

Michelle Dunn Marsh: Discussing the innovation around today’s photo books, publishing, and how the photo book has evolved into the “artist book”.

Priya Kambli: Ways to find and apply for an artist residency or fellowship.

Holly Hughes: Best practices on writing and finding grants.

Catherine Couturier: Best practices for how to approach and work with a gallery.

Kareem Black, May 15, 2025: How to create effective promotional avenues, social media campaigns, and other marketing strategies for furthering your career.

About the Speaker

Kareem Black is an American portrait, celebrity, and lifestyle photographer based in New York City.

Mr. Black has worked with A-list clients for the past 25-years, including, NBC Peacock, Netflix, MGM Grand, Times of London Magazine, The Golden State Warriors, Smirnoff Vodka, Chick-Fil-A Viacom, Starz, Oxygen Network, TBS, Paramount, Serino Coyne, AARP, MTV, Smirnoff, VICE, Burger King, McDonalds, Malibu Rum, Bloomberg, Verizon, AT+T, Kool Aid, Burger King, Pepsi, Popular Science, Flaunt, Samsung, and Federal Express.

Kareem brings a high-level of energy to his studio practice, and he always tries to have that kinetic intensity come through in his work.

On a personal note, he is a huge Star Trek fan, chess player, ex-skater and karaoke aficionado. To learn more about Kareem Black click here.