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):
Important Dates:
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What You'll be doingAttending Classes & "Out & About" Trips
Artists will be studying under all three mentors at Art on 30th, as well as taking trips to museums and art exhibits for lessons 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. 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. |
Meet your mentors
Roberta DyerDevelop a curated body of work.
"Having a body of work is essential for a professional artist. I will help you refine your style and create your own." Mentor Website |
kristen guestFind your natural flow.
"The best thing I ever did was learn how to make goals as an artist, work in collections, find ways to get "unstuck," and build a studio practice...and I want to share all those things with you." Mentor Website |
brenda YorkMarket like a professional.
"I will give you the tools to promote and sell your art by optimizing your website for sales, focusing your social media approach, planning an exhibit and exploring online galleries." Mentor Website |
student testimonials
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"Although I was out of my comfort zone most of the time, it was totally worth the time and money. The 4-week business portion of the program was invaluable and I learned so many new techniques because we had 3 mentors. A great way to kickstart your career!"
- Michele Joyce |
"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 Arab |
"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 Burakoff |
ready to apply?
The mentorship program is open to any eligible artists. Applications indicate where you are in your artist development and will be reviewed by a panel of professional artists. Deadline for Fall 2023 is Monday, June 5th. The selection process is juried by the mentor panel and notifications will be sent on Monday, June 19th, 2023.
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.
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.