Courses, Classes, & Crits
BIPOC Critics Lab Cohort
Are you interested in being a part of the next generation of BIPOC arts journalists? Join our next BIPOC Critics Lab Cohort, in partnership with founder & cultural critic, Jose Solís!
Deadline: May 15th 2024
Are you interested in being a part of the next generation of BIPOC arts journalists? Join our next BIPOC Critics Lab Cohort, in partnership with founder & cultural critic, Jose Solís! Applicants who were not accepted to any past cohorts are encouraged to apply again; previously accepted Lab participants are ineligible to re-apply. Applications are now open until Wednesday, May 15. Learn more here.
The Public Theater is hosting cultural critic Jose Solís’ BIPOC Critics Lab in the 2024-25 season. After successfully hosting the 2023-2024 cohort, The Public is honored to continue Solís’ commitment to creating an educational space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) writers in the realm of cultural criticism.
Deadline: May 15th 2024
Crafting Compelling Art Prize Applications and Artist Statements
May 9th 2024 | 1pm BST
Key Learning Outcomes1. Refine Your Art Prize Applications: Learn how to craft compelling and impactful art prize applications that catch the attention of award juries and grant committees.2. Master the Art of Writing Artist Statements: Understand the nuances of writing artist statements that effectively communicate your artistic vision, process, and unique voice.3. Gain Insights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the experience and expertise of our esteemed panellists as they share tips, examples, and best practices from their successful art prize journeys.
May 9, 2024, 1pm BST
Curious to find out how you can master writing about your art? It is an industry-standard that artists must often provide context for their work through an artist statement for art prize applications. Join us on the 9th of May 2024 for an exclusive online masterclass designed for artists, "Crafting Compelling Art Prize Applications and Artist Statements." Hosted by Karen van Hoey Smith, Art Director, this masterclass is a valuable opportunity to gain insights from renowned panellists Karen Turner, Dubel Art Prize Finalist, and Josephine Zentner, Jackson's Art Prize winner.
Key Learning Outcomes
1. Refine Your Art Prize Applications: Learn how to craft compelling and impactful art prize applications that catch the attention of award juries and grant committees.
2. Master the Art of Writing Artist Statements: Understand the nuances of writing artist statements that effectively communicate your artistic vision, process, and unique voice.
3. Gain Insights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the experience and expertise of our esteemed panellists as they share tips, examples, and best practices from their successful art prize journeys.
Art Sales Academy - Mastering Face to Face Art Sales
4 Week Course | Starting 30 April 2024
Are you an artist looking to elevate your understanding of face to face direct art sales at exhibitions? Join us for an immersive and practical short course designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for selling art effectively. The Visual Arts Association (VAA) proudly presents the Art Sales Academy, a four-week programme that will empower you with the knowledge and tactics used by leading galleries and experts in the art sales industry.
4 Week Course | Starting 30 April 2024
Are you an artist looking to elevate your understanding of face to face direct art sales at exhibitions? Join us for an immersive and practical short course designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for selling art effectively. The Visual Arts Association (VAA) proudly presents the Art Sales Academy, a four-week programme that will empower you with the knowledge and tactics used by leading galleries and experts in the art sales industry.
As an artist, understanding the art of selling without “selling” is crucial in today’s competitive art market. In this Art Sales Academy the VAA will share the entire selling process, from introductions, creating compelling dialogue, to closing a sale and beyond. In these four weekly sessions, commencing on 30th April at 13:00, you’ll embark on a transformative journey to enhance your sales proficiency and develop lasting relationships with collectors and buyers.
Why attend?
– Enhance your understanding of the art market and develop impactful sales strategies.
– Equip yourself with the skills to confidently articulate your artistic vision and engage potential buyers.
– Learn from the experiences and tactics used by leading galleries to sell art effectively.
– Elevate your career and establish meaningful, long-term relationships with art collectors and buyers.
BUILD Your Studio Practice
BUILD Your Studio Practice course takes you from setting up or re-designing your studio through to making the work, writing about your work and being ready to show your work to the world.
BUILD is a self-paced online course which includes 8 Modules with over 40 videos PLUS Bi-Weekly Zoom Gatherings for Q&A PLUS a Share space for each module to post Assignments and have continual Discussions.
“I am grateful for the truth and honesty from participants and the willingness to share our similar challenges. The way the course is set up it is allows for the development of your practice to find substantial footing.”
M.M. Chicago
"After BUILD, I'm less in my head…I've started to recreate my studio space, clearing out old work and thinking about the new works that will go into it. I've identified a direction for a new body of work. I appreciate Nancy’s generous energy and the calm, supportive space she created.”
S.L., New York
Fee: BUILD Your Studio Practice is a paid course within the FREE Women Artists Connect Network.
Thrive Together Network’s Thriving Artists Challenge
Are you ready to COMMIT?
“Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?” ― Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.
We have what you need. TTN’s eco-system of support reaches wide across the spectrum of what artists need to thrive. Are you giving yourself access to the support you really need as an artist? We believe the most successful artists have access to some form of this combo:
- Personal nourishment + motivation
- Planning tools + career strategies
- Community support + encouragement from others
You can get it all with us by completing the Thriving Artists Challenge in 2024!! Sign up to receive your toolkit plus access to 3 free Art & Tea sessions!
Catching Sight: Lecture Series featuring Julie Ault
Join Corita Art Center at The Ebell of Los Angeles on November 16th as we host artist, editor, and MacArthur Fellow, Julie Ault for a presentation exploring the role of photography in Corita's art, ideas, and pedagogy. Corita's exuberant serigraphs, messages of hope, and innovative teaching methods continue to influence and inspire. However, her relationship with photography has received little attention to date. The camera was an essential tool for Corita, allowing her to look deeply and slowly at the world around her and in her words, “view life without being distracted by content.” Ault will show a selection of images from CAC’s collection of more than fifteen-thousand recently digitized 35mm slides. Taken between 1955 and 1968, these photographs depict everyday life in an extraordinary community and embody Corita’s philosophy of looking. Ault's presentation will be followed with a discussion and Q&A with CAC Senior Curator, Olivian Cha.
Lisa Congdon’s The Knack School: Finding Your Own Style
Join Lisa Congdon for three-part series of virtual classes that dive into navigating influence, working through self-doubt and creating long-term habits to develop your very own creative magic.
Enrol now for $99
Examining Collectivity From a Place of Shatters & Chatters: Autonomous Feminist Politics Against Interpersonal Violence
After the 8 March demonstrations for International Women’s Day and the Feminist Strike, we invite you to join us at FAC on 9 March at 19:00 for a public talk (in English) by Nina Fraeser, researcher in residence at FAC (2022–2023). Nina Fraeser is carrying out an ethnographic research project on collective approaches to sexual violence in spaces of the (post-)autonomous movement in Germany. Nina is part of SupportSupport Hamburg (a self-organised group supporting collective approaches to violence) and a trans-regional transformative justice network in Germany. In addition to the public talk, we will host a series of two workshops on practices of collective accountability on 14 and 16 March (19:00–21:30), which Nina will facilitate. Participation in all three events is encouraged, but not required.
Crit My Work! by OLUSHA
This is a free and exciting opportunity to connect with other artists in a global crit activity. Beginning with my work, I invite artists to submit a brief crit (100 words max.), via my website contact form: www.olusha.ca
This activity can then branch to other artists' sites and we can connect with each other to heal the "artists' isolation" and encourage each other to continue growing our practice!
This is a free and exciting opportunity to connect with other artists in a global crit activity. Beginning with my work, I invite artists to submit a brief crit (100 words max.), via my website contact form: www.olusha.ca This activity can then branch to other artists' sites and we can connect with each other to heal the "artists' isolation" and encourage each other to continue growing our practice!
Thrive Together Network: Business Planning For Artists
A thriving business is a work of art that takes time, diligence and a plan! This class was made to help you build an art business that reflects you, your unique work, and your values.
A thriving business is a work of art that takes time, diligence and a plan! This class was made to help you build an art business that reflects you, your unique work, and your values.
Seventeen Artists (Who Just Happen To Be Women) - Webinar Series
Join us to explore seventeen amazing artists from different centuries – who just happen to be women. This short series of webinars will focus on their artistic production, analysing their biographies and considering their identity as female artists. We will explore how their gender affected their career, work, and role in the history of art.
Live & Recorded Sessions Available
Tickets: £5 – £35
Join us to explore seventeen amazing artists from different centuries – who just happen to be women. This short series of webinars will focus on their artistic production, analysing their biographies and considering their identity as female artists. We will explore how their gender affected their career, work, and role in the history of art.
Tickets: £5 – £35
Get Started in Art Licensing: A How-to Guide for Success
Have you been looking for another way to monetize your art and design? This introduction to Art Licensing with illustrator, writer and art business coach Ronnie Walter could be the answer you’re looking for. With over 1000 licensing contracts under her belt, she shares everything you need to understand the basics of this method of making money with your art. In just a little over an hour, Ronnie will demystify the process, help you discover what you have to offer with a list of resources to take you further on your journey. Also included are worksheets to help you keep track of your progress and a resource guide to help you learn more.
Online Class
Fee: Skillshare subscription
Have you been looking for another way to monetize your art and design? This introduction to Art Licensing with illustrator, writer and art business coach Ronnie Walter could be the answer you’re looking for. With over 1000 licensing contracts under her belt, she shares everything you need to understand the basics of this method of making money with your art. In just a little over an hour, Ronnie will demystify the process, help you discover what you have to offer with a list of resources to take you further on your journey. Also included are worksheets to help you keep track of your progress and a resource guide to help you learn more.
Fee: Skillshare subscription
Creating Multiple Income Streams For Artists by Founder of Vision City Art Studio, Melanie Greenwood
This course is designed to show you the various ways you can create multiple income streams with your artwork through the avenues of service, products and passive income. This will set you up to be able to reach your own financial goals with your art.
Online Course
Fee: US$15
This course is designed to show you the various ways you can create multiple income streams with your artwork through the avenues of service, products and passive income. This will set you up to be able to reach your own financial goals with your art.
Online Course
How to Promote and Fund Your Work as an Artist by University of Arts London
The contemporary cultural landscape is ever-changing. There are many avenues for independent artists to forge a successful and lucrative career. This course will teach you how to make the most of artistic opportunities in the traditional art world and beyond. This course will teach you how to make the most of artistic opportunities in the traditional art world and beyond. You will learn how to showcase and sell your work, present your studio professionally and pitch and negotiate corporate commissions.
Online Course
Fee: £380.00
Duration: 4 weeks
The contemporary cultural landscape is ever-changing. There are many avenues for independent artists to forge a successful and lucrative career. This course will teach you how to make the most of artistic opportunities in the traditional art world and beyond. This course will teach you how to make the most of artistic opportunities in the traditional art world and beyond. You will learn how to showcase and sell your work, present your studio professionally and pitch and negotiate corporate commissions.
Price: £380.00
Phillips x ArtTactic: Panel Discussion
Tune in for a conversation between Anders Petterson, Founder and Managing Director, ArtTactic, Sigrid Kirk, Awita Co-Founder, Independent Curator, Cultural Strategist and Art Adviser and Charlotte Gibbs, Head of New Now, Phillips on Women Artists.
Tune in for a conversation between Anders Petterson, Founder and Managing Director, ArtTactic, Sigrid Kirk, Awita Co-Founder, Independent Curator, Cultural Strategist and Art Adviser and Charlotte Gibbs, Head of New Now, Phillips on Women Artists.
Free Masterclass By Visionary Art Collective
Learn 3 Essential Strategies for Exhibiting & Selling Your Work. Get clear on pricing to sell your work with confidence. Utilize social media to connect with your audience + find opportunities that are aligned with you. Grow your mailing list to build investment in your work.
Learn 3 Essential Strategies for Exhibiting & Selling Your Work.
Get clear on pricing to sell your work with confidence.
Utilize social media to connect with your audience + find opportunities that are aligned with you.
Grow your mailing list to build investment in your work.