career coaching for artists
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AboutA program designed for serious artists wanting to grow their art-making process and jumpstart their art career. Designed for a small group under the guidance of three experienced mentors.
BenefitsUpon completion of this program, artists will have:
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Prerequisites or EquivalentBasic Courses (or Equivalent):
Elective Courses & Workshops (or Equivalent):
It's recommended for artists to have taken at least 3 sessions of Intermediate level classes or higher before applying. Important Dates:
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What You'll be doingAttending Classes & "Out & About" Trips
Artists will be studying at Art on 30th under two mentors plus 1-2 weeks with owner Kate Ashton, as well as taking a trip to visit galleries off-site. Setting Goals Artists will be encouraged to set a goal to sell $500 worth of their artwork during their time in the program. Artists will also have the chance to paint live and connect with gallery visitors during our opening receptions throughout the year to gain more exposure and opportunity to sell their work. Culminating Show at Ashton Gallery Artists will help curate, hang, and market the program's student show collectively, as well as bring attendees to the opening reception. Entering Calls for Art Artists will enter all calls for art hosted at Art on 30th as well as enter at least two calls for art outside of our community for added experience and exposure. Creating a Body of Work Artists will create a cohesive collection of art that represents their newly-developed visual voice, that contains a minimum of six pieces. Certificate of Completion Each artist will receive a Certificate of Completion that indicates what they've achieved. |
ready to apply?
The mentorship program is open to any eligible artists. Applications indic ate where you are in your artist development and will be reviewed by a panel of professional artists. Deadline for Fall 2024 is Monday, June 17th, 2024. The selection process is juried by the mentor panel and notifications will be sent on Monday, June 24th, 2024.
To submit in-person: Download and print to fill out by hand. Then return in-person at the gallery front desk. To submit digitally: Download and type your responses using a PDF program, then email us your completed form. |
Meet your mentors
kristen guestFind your natural flow and elevating your art.
"The best thing I ever did was learn how to make goals as an artist, work in collections, bring value to my art, find my niche through inspiration, and build a studio practice ...and I want to share all those things with you." Mentor Website |
sissy alsabrookCreating a cohesive body of work and marketing.
"I will give you the tools to create and critique your work into a cohesive collection for your December show. There will be many guest speakers who will come and give their expert advice on specific areas for marketing your art." Mentor Website |
student testimonials
"Although I was out of my comfort zone most of the time, it was totally worth the time and money. The business portion of the program was invaluable and I learned so many new techniques because we had 2 mentors and expert guest speakers."
- Susan B. |
"I'm so glad I took the mentorship program. I got to meet and work with different artists and my classmates were so inspiring. Having a timeline was helpful for me in completing a body of work and various goals. I highly recommend!"
- Susan A. |
"Having gone through this program has made me view myself more seriously as an artist and pushed me to be a marketer of my art and enter more shows. We all learned so much from each other and received great direction from our mentors."
- David B. |