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SHORTCUT

Make social media work for your art practice

Short, bold statement incoming...

 

One well-run platform can change your career.

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Supporting artists to build sustainable careers has always been at the heart of Short Supply’s work.

Every day, we see huge potential in artists and creative businesses who are locked out of practical knowledge — especially around social media. It’s one of the most common areas people ask us about: how to reach the right audience, how to share work without burning out, and how to use online platforms to support real income, not just visibility.

When we graduated from art school, we were navigating the same questions. Over the last seven years, through trial, error, and running our own platforms, we’ve learned what’s useful, what’s a distraction, and what actually supports long-term growth.

ShortCut is our social media support service for independent artists and creative businesses who want a clearer, more sustainable approach to showing up online. It’s designed to help you focus your energy, build an engaged audience, and use your online presence as a practical tool within your wider career — not a constant source of pressure.

Want to get

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of your online presence?

Does it feel like a waste of time posting your art on social media, because you’re not getting the results you want?

Do you see other artists who seem to be smashing it on socials, while you feel stuck?

Do you stuggle with engagement, consistency or branding? 

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 ​​If you said yes to any of these, it's time for a change!

We want to help you breathe life back into your social media, find the fun again and get refreshing results—and our ShortCut sessions could be just what you need. 

We guarantee you will leave your session feeling more confident and energised, with actionable steps to make small changes to your social media that will make a big difference. Our in-depth support, with tailored guidance to help you implement our suggestions makes the process quick and easy, too. ​ ​​​

How does it work? 

​1 hour of our undivided attention - get a quick account refresh and 3-5 questions.

  1. Book your session via our booking form

  2. We analyse your social media before the session

  3. We meet via Zoom or Google Meet to go over your profile and strategy

  4. You receive a custom action plan with step-by-step recommendations

  5. Anything else you need! This is your hour to get whatever value you need out of our time together.

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What do we cover in your session?

  1. Profile assessment: review of your bio, highlights, content (feed and stories), captions, aesthetics, content creation process, delivery and current strategy (if you have one) 

  2. ​Key actionable fixes: Our recommendations for improvement and a clear plan of action so you know exactly what tweaks to make and what to do next.

  3. Ask us any questions you have and get custom feedback specific to your page and goals.

If you're still on the fence about whether getting really damn good at social media is the next big move for your art career or business, here's some testimonials from artists and businesses we've already helped:

Testimonials
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I can't actually believe what we were able to achieve in such a short space of time. I started the session quite skeptical, as I am really not confident on social media, but by the end of it I felt totally different and actually excited to get back on it! — Zara M

Most of my followers came from Short Supply's activities and free content on their social media, so I decided to give one of these sessions a go. I'm so glad I did!!! I thought that my work just wasn't good enough and felt blocked by things out of my control, but they helped me to reframe my thinking and their suggestions have doubled my engagement already. I know things like 200 likes isn't a lot for many, but reaching this milestone gave me so much confidence. — Jay C

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I feel so much better about my social media presence after chatting to Short Supply, they helped me to see what I was actually doing right as well as what I could improve. They opened my mind to what I am capable of and for the first time in a long time I feel motivated to try. — Alena D

There’s so much advice flying around about Instagram that it can feel overwhelming, like a lot of noise. The ShortCut session helped me sort through that and get clear on the direction I actually want to go. The advice was thoughtful, tailored to me as an artist, and paired with reflective questions that really got me thinking. It was a valuable session, and I’m looking forward to continuing on with much clearer focus and renewed energy. Thank you . — Jo L

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After feeling stuck with my social media, I booked a session with Short Supply, and I can honestly say it was an amazing hour. Mollie was supportive and created a caring space to listen and offer genuinely useful advice. I also received a super helpful PDF afterwards, full of actionable steps. I left the session feeling uplifted and empowered, a real penny-drop moment about my creative voice and how to express it honestly through social media. — Stef T

So, ready to take your social media to the next level?

We're ready to help.

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Questions or enquiries? Get in touch!

We also offer group sessions by request, which can be online or in-person. 

Want to book a ShortCut session for your next event, conference, symposium or exhibition programme?

We'd love to hear from you! 

We can create a tailored half-day or full-day session based on your requirements. Get in touch via the form above and we'll get back to you in 2-5 working days.

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And if you're still looking for some support, why not download one of our FREE Brush Up guides?

Quick, easy read tips covering some of the most common concerns creatives have about social media.

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Short Supply does such important, much-needed work, the kind that fills the many gaps left by art-school education. I wish I'd had access to this kind of initiative when I was starting out in the art industry.

Larry Achiampong - Artist and Film Director

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East Manchester, M11 1PU

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