SFAN Professional Development programs live on-line via ZOOM for 2021
Monday, January 18th, 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
Monday, February 1st, 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, February 15th, 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, March 8th, 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 22nd, 6-8PM PT
AWESOME WEBSITES: Create an Attention-Grabbing Portfolio Site
- gain insight into creating & designing your website, learn what art galleries want in an artist site and how to make it elan & mean, with recommendations for optimal organization & site navigation, included are tips & suggestions to write your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters to galleries
Monday, April 5th, 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, April 19th, 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 5th, 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, May 17th, 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, June 7th, 6-8PM PT
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career
- learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, writing an artist statement, designing your website, promoting your events, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries
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
Monday, January 18th, 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
Monday, February 1st, 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, February 15th, 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, March 8th, 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 22nd, 6-8PM PT
AWESOME WEBSITES: Create an Attention-Grabbing Portfolio Site
- gain insight into creating & designing your website, learn what art galleries want in an artist site and how to make it elan & mean, with recommendations for optimal organization & site navigation, included are tips & suggestions to write your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters to galleries
Monday, April 5th, 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, April 19th, 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 5th, 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, May 17th, 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, June 7th, 6-8PM PT
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career
- learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, writing an artist statement, designing your website, promoting your events, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries
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.
$99 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
