The MAIN is set to host the 2020 Virtual Arts Symposium as a part of the City of Santa Clarita’s “ARTober” celebration every Saturday in October, officials said.

The free symposium is set to offer workshops and panel discussions by the New Heights Artists Development Series, presented every Saturday in October, which is expected to start Oct. 3, according to City officials.

The Arts Virtual Symposium 2020 sessions were designed to engage and educate creative individuals of all experience levels, according to officials.

Each session is expected to focus on visual arts, film  and/or music sessions for residents to enjoy virtually, according to event organizers.

Each session featured is set to include a panel of industry professionals who are expected to discuss their personal experiences, techniques and tips for success.

Some of the workshops and panel discussions featured include: Do the Hustle: How Artists Maximize Their Business; Remote Rehearsing & Jamming: What is Possible with Today’s Technology; and The Director’s Chair, according to officials.

The Symposium is scheduled to kick-off on Saturday, Oct. 3, with the New Heights session, You’re the Curator: Creating Your Own Exhibit and is set to feature art industry professionals Sydney Adam, Chris Davies and Emmanuel Massillon.

Each are planning on discussing how to effectively utilize various online virtual exhibition platforms to showcase art, according to officials.

For a complete list of upcoming free workshops and panel discussions, click here.

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