artist promotion Tool Kit

Open Inquiry UC Arts

Congratulations again on being part of Open Inquiry: UC Arts at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. We’re thrilled to present your work alongside such an amazing group of artists emerging from the UC system. If you haven’t started already, now it’s time to spread the word and invite your community to join in.

We’ve created this Artist Promotion Toolkit with ready-to-use social media graphics, sample captions, and suggested posting moments to make sharing easy and fun. Whether you’re announcing your participation, highlighting your artwork, or inviting friends and colleagues to attend, you’ll find flexible options you can make your own.

Graphic banners and other creative units are available for you to use as is, or to add to, images of your artwork and create personalized social posts (click to access).

Announcement Social Post
Announcement Facebook Post
Announcement IG Story Reel

On View Banner
On View Sample IG Post

Opening Reception Banner
Opening Sample IG Post

Here’s the recommended social promotional schedule:

1. ANNOUNCE THE SHOW

Image Example: Announcement Social Post

Pair the provided artwork with your own words—or feel free to use something like this:

I’m excited to share that my work is included in Open Inquiry: UC Arts at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. I’ll be exhibiting alongside some of my favorite artists from UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis. Check it out!

Exhibition Dates: March 14 – April 12
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21 | 4–6 PM

Hope to see you there!

👉 When posting, please follow and tag @sausalito_center_for_the_arts so we can share your post and use the hashtag #OpenInquirySCA so we can amplify your posts and celebrate your work across our channels.

Opening Reception Reminder

If you haven’t already, please be sure to RSVP for the Opening Reception—we would love to celebrate with you in person!

👉 RSVP here

2. SHARE YOUR FEATURED ARTWORK

Image: Your artwork + UC Arts / SCA banner/IG Post
Image Example: On View Sample IG Post
Graphic Banner Example: On View Banner

Suggested caption:

This is the piece that will be part of Open Inquiry: UC Arts at the Sausalito Center for the Arts, an exhibition exploring the art studio as a site of research and investigation. 

On view March 14 – April 12
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21 | 4–6 PM

Join me and over 60 amazing UC Arts artists in Sausalito to experience the full exhibition.

Posting tips:

• Tag @sausalito_center_for_the_arts

• Use hastag: #OpenInquirySCA and #UCARTS

• Feel free to add a line about your process, research question, or material exploration

3. BEHIND THE SCENSE

Dropping Off Artwork at SCA

Image: You delivering artwork, artwork in the space, exterior of SCA

Suggested caption:

Delivery day! My work has officially arrived for the Open Inquiry: UC Arts exhibition that will be held at the Sausalito Center for the Arts.
There’s something special about seeing a piece leave the studio and get prepped for an audience. Can’t wait for this exhibition to open!

Exhibition Dates: March 14 – April 12
📍 Sausalito

👉 Don’t forget to tag @sausalito_center_for_the_arts so we can share your post.

4. EXHIBITION OPENS THIS SATURDAY

Opening Weekend Reminder 

Image: Exhibition graphic, your artwork, or installation detail
Image Example: On View Sample IG Post
Graphic Banner Example: On View Banner

Suggested caption:

It’s almost here! Open Inquiry: UC Arts opens this Saturday, March 21, at the Sausalito Center for the Arts.

Come see my work alongside artists from UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis, and join us for the Opening Reception from 4–6 PM.

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-inquiry-uc-arts-opening-reception-tickets-1981523897318?aff=oddtdtcreator

5. OPENING NIGHT + PRESS

Celebrate the Launch & Keep the Momentum Going

Image: Opening night photos, installation shots, press screenshots

Suggested caption:

What an incredible opening for Open Inquiry: UC Arts at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. I’m grateful to be part of this thoughtful, inspiring exhibition and such an incredible community of artists.

If you missed the opening, the show continues through April 12. I hope you’ll come experience it in person.

✨ Thank you to everyone who came out to support the artists and the arts!

QUICK REMINDERS FOR ARTISTS

• Follow Sausalito Center or the Arts on Facebook and Instagram.

• Like, share, and retweet posts from other artists participating in the exhibition.

• One post makes a difference—your community brings new audiences

• Tag @sausalito_center_for_the_arts so SCA can reshare

• Stories, reels, and casual BTS posts are highly encouraged

• Hashtag: #OpenInquirySCA and #UCARTS

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

UCLA ARTISTS:

Haniko Zahra 

Keegan Holden

Nick Lowe

Jake Stutz

Bradley Bell

Magnus Maxine

Quintin Atchison

Maya Davis

Audrey Leshay

Justin Muegge

Amelia Lockwood

Alex Anderson

Arthur Wechsler

Violet Treadwell Hull

Mae Noland

Mona Welch

Veronica Gelbaum

Yi Gao

Alex Kerr

Max Cleary

Richard Nam

Shoshi Watanabe

Gozie Ojini

Naima Lorelei

Roger Herman

UC DAVIS ARTISTS:

Phillip Byrne

Nicole Irene Anderson

Cella Costanza

Gracianne Kirsch

Luka Vergoz

Helia Pouyanfar

Kelley O'Leary

Sofia del Pedregal Moscatelli

April Camlin

Mercy Hawkins

Zach Clark

Darcy Padilla

Will Maxen

Jodi Connelly

Julia Haft-Candell

Marina Darcy Weiner

Jose Arenas