Professional Development Presentations

Deciding on framing a work of art that you created as an artist or purchased as an art collector has a tendency to cause some individuals a great deal of indecision, angst and even procrastination.

PD: Casey Curry - Arts Marketing: Why visibility with intention makes your work stronger Watch Recording This presentation explores arts marketing, not as a promotional afterthought, but as an extension of your studio practice itself. Through writing proposals, newsletters, social media posts, and website copy, artists are continually clarifying their thinking—testing language, refining intention, and […]

PD: Christine O'Donnell and Sima Schloss - Unlocking the Gallery Door: Insider Strategies for ArtistsReady to take your art career to the next level? Join gallerist Christine O’Donnell and Sima Schloss for an essential guide to navigating the professional art world. They will demystify the submission process, covering exactly what galleries look for, how to […]

PD: Hannah Cole - Taxes for Creatives (Freelancers, Self-employed, and Solopreneurs) What do I do with my receipts? Do I really need to pay quarterly taxes? Do I need an LLC or an S Corp? What is a Schedule C? Come as you are–no prior knowledge needed. Through a clear, friendly “tax pictionary” interactive whiteboard […]

PD: Ingrid Christensen - Becoming the Artist You Are Meant to Be There’s such an array of styles and genres of art that finding your place in the art world can feel overwhelming. We can fall into the trap of chasing styles that turn out to be both unproductive and unsatisfying. Drawing on examples of […]