Merch : n. short for merchandise that can serve as a revenue stream for hardworking and talented musicians, often available at musical events, venues, and on street corners; rhymes with “work”

-shops : n. a space and time where collective learning takes place (see workshops)

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST MerchShop, hosted by Local Artist, Mary C Bruno, at her studio, Bruno Press in St. Joseph! The purpose of the event is to make stuff that is cool, discuss how merchandise helps fuel a musician’s tank to keep creating, and how to collaborate with other artists to make a local brand for Central Minnesota.

We will discuss:
— funding sources for future projects
— how to sell stuff
— how to collaborate

You will leave with some CD covers and posters after learning the ins and outs of a letter press!

$25 ($40 value but thanks to funding from Central MN Arts Board we get to keep it reasonable!) Workshop fees include time, expertise of the facilitators and artist, as well as materials!

*Note: If you know Mary, You know this will be a blast!