Professional Development for Artists Workshop

This intensive five-day workshop will focus on professional practices in areas of gallery representation and museum exhibitions, self-promotion, use of social media in promotion, the importance of relevant critical writing, presentation and identifying and strategizing personal/professional goals. Twelve participants will be selected by jury. The workshop will run Monday through Friday, July 23-27, 2018 from 10 am to 4 pm daily, with local fare provided for daily lunches and optional morning and evening activities.

Accepted artists will be notified by Thursday, May 23, 2018 and must pay tuition of $850 in advance to hold their place. Artists are responsible for their own travel and housing expenses; housing recommendations will be made during the acceptance process. Through private one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students will meet with a team of guest professionals including an art fair organizer, art historian, museum curator, life coach, nonprofit art center executive director, marketing professional, gallerist, and storytelling coach.

Participants will have an opportunity to be chosen for inclusion in stARTup Art Fairs in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Entry fee is $50.00. Applicants must submit 5-10 images of their work.