Affordable One-on-One Artist Consultations on-line via Zoom
Receive expert guidance and mentorship
During this time of sheltering-in-place, Stephen C. Wagner now provides one-on-one consultations
on-line via Zoom with artists to develop strategies, goals, and actions plans.
Learn how to jump-start your artist career and promote your artwork
with clear, concise recommendations with informative examples from real life.
$85 SPECIAL for a one-hour session on-line via Zoom
to answer your specific questions and discuss goals for your art & career
Set up an appointment at: http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/on-line-consultations.html
Accomplished artist, Stephen C. Wagner, is a recognized leader, astute teacher, and expressive lecturer.
His unbridled enthusiasm and commitment to artists and their profession is unrivaled.
Whether you are a student, an emerging artist, a celebrated master, or simply love the creative process,
you will be assured tangible success and a deepening mastery of your craft when you engage with Stephen. He delivers a deep level of understanding backed by formal education and a lifetime commitment to the arts. Having mastered artistic excellence at an early age, and now managing partner of Arc Gallery
in San Francisco, Stephen channels his success and experience into one-on-one consulting
and ongoing professional development lectures throughout California.
As an artist you deserve sales and recognition for your work. The competitive edge Stephen provides:
Perfected expertise honed from experience
Practiced discipline with exact attention to detail
Collaboration with gallerists, fellow artists and a team of distinguished professionals
“I have been a professional artist for 20 years and had reached a plateau in my marketing efforts.
I hired Stephen for a one hour consultation and he helped me move forward with a plan. I am so pleased the results six month later .... can’t wait to see what happens next year!” - Darcy J Sears, sculptor
"If I gave Stephen a dollar for every great tip that I’ve learned from him, he'd be a millionaire."
- Leslie Morgan, artist
Set up an appointment at: http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/on-line-consultations.html
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS PREVIOUS PROGRAMS in 2019:
Wednesday, February 13th, 7-9PM
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career
- gain insight to jump-start your artist career & create a strategic plan, learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, designing your website, creating marketing materials, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, March 6th, 7-9PM
TALK THE TALK: Talking & Writing About Your Artwork
- learn to overcome your fear of public speaking, identify interesting aspects about your artwork, keep your audience focused, and write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes practice exercises and examples
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, March 27th, 7-9PM
PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Website Portfolio
- gain insight into creating & designing your website to impress and attract art galleries and dealers, writing your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, artist statement, and cover letters
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, May 1st, 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
for more information:
http://www.sfartistnetwork.org
SFAN Portfolio Reviews in San Francisco
http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/portfolio-reviews.html
Wednesday, February 13th, 7-9PM
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career
- gain insight to jump-start your artist career & create a strategic plan, learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, designing your website, creating marketing materials, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, March 6th, 7-9PM
TALK THE TALK: Talking & Writing About Your Artwork
- learn to overcome your fear of public speaking, identify interesting aspects about your artwork, keep your audience focused, and write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes practice exercises and examples
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, March 27th, 7-9PM
PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Website Portfolio
- gain insight into creating & designing your website to impress and attract art galleries and dealers, writing your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, artist statement, and cover letters
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, May 1st, 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
for more information:
http://www.sfartistnetwork.org
SFAN Portfolio Reviews in San Francisco
http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/portfolio-reviews.html
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS PREVIOUS PROGRAMS in 2018:
Monday, January 29th, 7-9PM
WHAT SELLS: Creating a Saleable Body of Work
- learn to create a body of art that sells, hear specific & detailed suggestions on planning themes & series, titles, style, media, scale, pricing, signatures, presentation, framing, and certificates of authenticity
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, January 31st, 7-9PM
RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Presenting Yourself as a Professional Artist
Panel Discussion
- hear insights in this Panel Discussion from local art gallery professionals on what galleries are looking for in artists and how to approach them
Panelists: James Bacchi, Shelley Barry, Jennifer Perlmutter
Monday, May 28th, 7-9PM
COMMUNICATION: Writing Your Artist Statement
- learn to write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, includes practice exercises and examples
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, May 30th, 7-9PM
INSIGHTS: What They Never Taught You in Art School
Panel Discussion
- hear from professional artists in this panel discussion about being an artist today, motivation & self-discipline, challenges & overcoming them, business & career logistics, and working with galleries from the artist’s perspective
Panelists: Paul Gibson, Patter Hellstrom, Howard Hersch
Monday, June 25th, 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Monday, September 10th, 7-9PM
"THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Your Artwork"
- get input on how to price your artwork, with insight into gallery sales and how to manage your private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Artist, Gallerist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, September 12th, 7-9PM
“THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows”
- learn about juried shows, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, how to manage your entries
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Artist, Gallerist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, November 14th, 7-9PM
“CONSULTATION: Working with Art Consultants”
- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers, and Interior Designers, how to research & contact them, design your website to attract them, determine appropriate subject matter, negotiate contracts & deposits, and strategies to create custom work & commissions for projects
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Artist, Gallerist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
for more information:
http://www.sfartistnetwork.org
Monday, January 29th, 7-9PM
WHAT SELLS: Creating a Saleable Body of Work
- learn to create a body of art that sells, hear specific & detailed suggestions on planning themes & series, titles, style, media, scale, pricing, signatures, presentation, framing, and certificates of authenticity
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, January 31st, 7-9PM
RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Presenting Yourself as a Professional Artist
Panel Discussion
- hear insights in this Panel Discussion from local art gallery professionals on what galleries are looking for in artists and how to approach them
Panelists: James Bacchi, Shelley Barry, Jennifer Perlmutter
Monday, May 28th, 7-9PM
COMMUNICATION: Writing Your Artist Statement
- learn to write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, includes practice exercises and examples
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, May 30th, 7-9PM
INSIGHTS: What They Never Taught You in Art School
Panel Discussion
- hear from professional artists in this panel discussion about being an artist today, motivation & self-discipline, challenges & overcoming them, business & career logistics, and working with galleries from the artist’s perspective
Panelists: Paul Gibson, Patter Hellstrom, Howard Hersch
Monday, June 25th, 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Monday, September 10th, 7-9PM
"THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Your Artwork"
- get input on how to price your artwork, with insight into gallery sales and how to manage your private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Artist, Gallerist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, September 12th, 7-9PM
“THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows”
- learn about juried shows, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, how to manage your entries
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Artist, Gallerist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
Wednesday, November 14th, 7-9PM
“CONSULTATION: Working with Art Consultants”
- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers, and Interior Designers, how to research & contact them, design your website to attract them, determine appropriate subject matter, negotiate contracts & deposits, and strategies to create custom work & commissions for projects
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Artist, Gallerist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
for more information:
http://www.sfartistnetwork.org
PREVIOUS PROGRAMS IN 2017:
Saturday, February 4th, 11AM-1PM
- WHAT SELLS: Creating a Saleable Body of Work
learn about planning themes & series, style, media, scale, price, presentation, and quality to create a body of art that sells
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, February 8th, 7-9PM
- STATE OF THE ART: San Francisco - Panel Discussion
hear from art professionals about today’s art scene in San Francisco, including art trends, changes in the art market, and the many opportunities for artists to exhibit their artwork & get involved
Panelists: Michelle Nye with SFMOMA Artists Gallery, DeWitt Cheng noted Art Critic, & Joan McLoughlin with The McLoughlin Gallery - $20 at door
Monday, May 22nd, 7-9PM
- PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Website Portfolio
gain insight into creating & designing your website, writing your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, artist statement, and cover letters
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, May 24th, 7-9PM
- RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Presenting Yourself as a Professional Artist
hear insights in this Panel Discussion from local art gallery professionals on what galleries are looking for and how to approach them
Panelists: Danielle Fox with Slate Gallery, Olivia ONgpin with Luna Rienne Gallery & Donna Seager with Seager Gray Gallery - $20 at door
Monday, June 19th, 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, June 21st, 7-9PM
EMERGING ARTISTS: Taking Your Art to the Next Level
- hear suggestions & tips from local art professionals in this Panel Discussion about strategies and steps to build your art career
Panelists: James Bacchi with ArtHaus Gallery, DeWitt Cheng noted Art Critic, & Kim Larson with Modern Eden Gallery - $20 at door
Monday, September 11th, 7-9PM
PROMOTION: Marketing Yourself & Your Artwork
- better understand the what, how & why of on-line tools for marketing your artwork, gain insight into promoting your exhibits & events, email campaigns, promoting on the Internet, and social networking including Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, Pinterest, & YouTube, with step by step instructions
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, September 13th, 7-9PM
STRATEGIES & TACTICS: What They Never Taught You in Art School
a Panel Discussion
- hear from professional artists in this panel discussion about working with galleries from the artist’s perspective, motivation & self-discipline, setting goals, challenges & overcoming them, business & career logistics, and being an artist today
- Panelists: Dennis Parlante, John Waguespack, & John W. Wood - $20 at door
Monday, November 13th, 7-9PM
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career
- gain insight to jump-start your artist career & create a strategic plan, learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, designing your website, creating marketing materials, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, November 15th, 7-9PM
Art in the Age of Trump: How do Artists Respond
a Panel Discussion
- hear from art professionals in this panel discussion about how artists are responding to the Trump presidency, what subject matter is on the table, what is too far, is protest art saleable, and how business has been affected by the election of Donald Trump - Panelists: DeWitt Cheng, Karen Gutfreund, & Olivia Ongpin - $20 at door
Saturday, February 4th, 11AM-1PM
- WHAT SELLS: Creating a Saleable Body of Work
learn about planning themes & series, style, media, scale, price, presentation, and quality to create a body of art that sells
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, February 8th, 7-9PM
- STATE OF THE ART: San Francisco - Panel Discussion
hear from art professionals about today’s art scene in San Francisco, including art trends, changes in the art market, and the many opportunities for artists to exhibit their artwork & get involved
Panelists: Michelle Nye with SFMOMA Artists Gallery, DeWitt Cheng noted Art Critic, & Joan McLoughlin with The McLoughlin Gallery - $20 at door
Monday, May 22nd, 7-9PM
- PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Website Portfolio
gain insight into creating & designing your website, writing your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, artist statement, and cover letters
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, May 24th, 7-9PM
- RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Presenting Yourself as a Professional Artist
hear insights in this Panel Discussion from local art gallery professionals on what galleries are looking for and how to approach them
Panelists: Danielle Fox with Slate Gallery, Olivia ONgpin with Luna Rienne Gallery & Donna Seager with Seager Gray Gallery - $20 at door
Monday, June 19th, 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, June 21st, 7-9PM
EMERGING ARTISTS: Taking Your Art to the Next Level
- hear suggestions & tips from local art professionals in this Panel Discussion about strategies and steps to build your art career
Panelists: James Bacchi with ArtHaus Gallery, DeWitt Cheng noted Art Critic, & Kim Larson with Modern Eden Gallery - $20 at door
Monday, September 11th, 7-9PM
PROMOTION: Marketing Yourself & Your Artwork
- better understand the what, how & why of on-line tools for marketing your artwork, gain insight into promoting your exhibits & events, email campaigns, promoting on the Internet, and social networking including Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, Pinterest, & YouTube, with step by step instructions
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, September 13th, 7-9PM
STRATEGIES & TACTICS: What They Never Taught You in Art School
a Panel Discussion
- hear from professional artists in this panel discussion about working with galleries from the artist’s perspective, motivation & self-discipline, setting goals, challenges & overcoming them, business & career logistics, and being an artist today
- Panelists: Dennis Parlante, John Waguespack, & John W. Wood - $20 at door
Monday, November 13th, 7-9PM
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career
- gain insight to jump-start your artist career & create a strategic plan, learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, designing your website, creating marketing materials, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries
- with Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator - $20 at door
Wednesday, November 15th, 7-9PM
Art in the Age of Trump: How do Artists Respond
a Panel Discussion
- hear from art professionals in this panel discussion about how artists are responding to the Trump presidency, what subject matter is on the table, what is too far, is protest art saleable, and how business has been affected by the election of Donald Trump - Panelists: DeWitt Cheng, Karen Gutfreund, & Olivia Ongpin - $20 at door
