Contemplating & Making Your Work

·       Expanding concepts with constructive criticism

·       Building a contemporary art vocabulary

·       Defining the historical context for your work

·       Discovering other artists working in a similar vein

·       Discussing new methods and techniques

·       Understanding the properties of materials

·       Mastering your craft

Working In Your Studio

·       Finding a studio space

·       Setting up and lighting a studio

·       Packing, shipping and storing your artwork.

·       Cataloguing and archiving your work

Getting Your Work Out There

·       Developing relationships with galleries/curators

·       Building networking strategies

·       Working with galleries, private dealers & advisors

·       Preparing for and conducting studio visits

·       Managing studio sales and private commissions

·       Identifying vanity galleries and avoiding scams

·       Preparing for a solo or group show

·       Designing and laying out a solo show

·       Installing and deinstalling a show

·       Promoting your show

·       Giving artist talks and lectures during your show 

Presenting & Promoting your Work

·       Pitching your work

·       Photographing your artwork

·       Writing statements, press releases, and resume

·       Marketing your work

·       Using social media

·       Putting together a website

·       Creating presentations

Attending An Artist Residency

·       Learning what to expect at a residency

·       Discovering different type of residencies

·       Applying to residencies

·       Writing project proposals and work descriptions

·       Assembling a portfolio

·       Finding references