SFAN Professional Development programs live on-line via ZOOM for 2022
For more info: http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/programs-via-zoom.html
Register in advance at: https://www.sfhq.net/programs-on-zoom.html
Monday, January 10th, 6-7PM PT
FREE “RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: What Gallerists are Looking for in Professional Artists
- gain insight into what gallerists search for in an artist when they are considering an offer of representation, learn what can set you apart from other artists and make you more beneficial to a gallery
Monday, January 24th, 6-8PM PT
ARTICULATE: Writing Your Artist Statement
- gain insight into creating a cohesive body of work & signature style, learn to focus on what you want to communicate in your artwork, learn to write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, includes valuable tips and suggestions to make your statement clear and concise, with examples
Monday, February 7th, 6-8PM PT
THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Your Artwork
- get input on how to price your artwork sensibly & realistically, when to raise prices, and alternatives to discounting your work, with insight into gallery sales and how to manage your private sales
Monday, February 21st, 6-8PM PT
THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows
- learn about juried exhibitions to build your exhibit history and gain exposure, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, and how to manage your entries
Monday, March 7th, 6-8PM PT
AWESOME WEBSITES: Create an Attention-Grabbing Portfolio Site
- gain insight into creating & designing a lean and mean website that will attract art galleries and potential buyers, including recommendations for optimal organization & site navigation, and tips & suggestions to write your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters to galleries
Monday, March 21st, 6-8PM PT
PRIMO PROMO: How to Stand Out in Crowded Social Media
- stand out in the crowded social media arena, 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 & Instagram
Monday, April 4th, 6-8PM PT
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Writing an Effective Press Release
- learn how to identify newsworthy angles and find a great news story hook, the best way to write and format press releases for easy readability, what to do to make sure your release gets read, improve your search engine optimization and visibility, with examples and templates
Monday, April 18th, 6-8PM PT
UP YOUR GAME: Approaching Art Galleries for Representation
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
Monday, May 2nd, 6-8PM PT
EXTEND YOUR REACH: Working with Art Consultants & Interior Designers
- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers, and Interior Designers, including 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
Monday, May 16th, 6-8PM PT
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, speak during Zoom events, and write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes examples
Monday, June 13th, 6-8PM PT
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
Gallerist, Artist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
San Francisco Artist Network
All programs 6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
$25 per person
Register in advance at: https://www.sfhq.net/programs-on-zoom.html
For more info: http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/programs-via-zoom.html
For more info: http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/programs-via-zoom.html
Register in advance at: https://www.sfhq.net/programs-on-zoom.html
Monday, January 10th, 6-7PM PT
FREE “RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: What Gallerists are Looking for in Professional Artists
- gain insight into what gallerists search for in an artist when they are considering an offer of representation, learn what can set you apart from other artists and make you more beneficial to a gallery
Monday, January 24th, 6-8PM PT
ARTICULATE: Writing Your Artist Statement
- gain insight into creating a cohesive body of work & signature style, learn to focus on what you want to communicate in your artwork, learn to write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, includes valuable tips and suggestions to make your statement clear and concise, with examples
Monday, February 7th, 6-8PM PT
THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Your Artwork
- get input on how to price your artwork sensibly & realistically, when to raise prices, and alternatives to discounting your work, with insight into gallery sales and how to manage your private sales
Monday, February 21st, 6-8PM PT
THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows
- learn about juried exhibitions to build your exhibit history and gain exposure, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, and how to manage your entries
Monday, March 7th, 6-8PM PT
AWESOME WEBSITES: Create an Attention-Grabbing Portfolio Site
- gain insight into creating & designing a lean and mean website that will attract art galleries and potential buyers, including recommendations for optimal organization & site navigation, and tips & suggestions to write your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters to galleries
Monday, March 21st, 6-8PM PT
PRIMO PROMO: How to Stand Out in Crowded Social Media
- stand out in the crowded social media arena, 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 & Instagram
Monday, April 4th, 6-8PM PT
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Writing an Effective Press Release
- learn how to identify newsworthy angles and find a great news story hook, the best way to write and format press releases for easy readability, what to do to make sure your release gets read, improve your search engine optimization and visibility, with examples and templates
Monday, April 18th, 6-8PM PT
UP YOUR GAME: Approaching Art Galleries for Representation
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
Monday, May 2nd, 6-8PM PT
EXTEND YOUR REACH: Working with Art Consultants & Interior Designers
- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers, and Interior Designers, including 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
Monday, May 16th, 6-8PM PT
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, speak during Zoom events, and write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes examples
Monday, June 13th, 6-8PM PT
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
Gallerist, Artist, Instructor, and Professional Development Educator
San Francisco Artist Network
All programs 6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
$25 per person
Register in advance at: https://www.sfhq.net/programs-on-zoom.html
For more info: http://www.sfartistnetwork.org/programs-via-zoom.html
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.
$125 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
