Artist Professional Development Workshops

ArtSpan produces panel discussions to assist artist with the business-side of running an arts practice.  Receive clear and concise tips from seasoned SF Open Studios artists and other experts on how to more effectively promote and prepare for your open studios event and generate higher sales.
 
2010 Workshops, presented by San Francisco Artist Network, will take place at Arc Studios & Gallery, 1246 Folsom.
FREE admission for registered SF Open Studios Artists Members; artist members are invited to attend all of the following workshops.
$20 for non-ArtSpan members.
RSVP required to info@artspan.org; please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to check-in.
 
Wednesday, August 4th 7:00-8:30PM
“SPREAD THE WORD: Promoting Your SF Open Studios Event”
- includes press releases, printed invites & postcards, email invites & newsletters, on-line posting, blogging, and guerilla marketing with Trish Tunney from Mission Artists United and Stephen C. Wagner from Arc Studios

 
Wednesday, August 18th 7:00-8:30PM
“GET CONNECTED: Networking Creatively through Social Media”
- includes generating promotions that are out-of-the-box, tips for creative strategies, unusual uses of Facebook, Twitter, and other on-line sites with Ian Padgham, SFMOMA Marketing & Communications Assistant and Stephen C. Wagner from Arc Studios

 
Wednesday, September 15th 7:00-8:30PM
“OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Setting Up Your Space for SF Open Studios”
- includes selling techniques, presentation & display, framing, pricing, signage, and hand-outs with Dimitri Kourouniotis from Hunter’s Point and Stephen C. Wagner from Arc Studios
 
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW through e-mail at info@artspan.org or call ArtSpan at (415) 861-9838.
Please identify which workshop(s) are you interested in attending.
 
The San Francisco Artist Network strives to support the making of quality art in all media, to provide a nurturing environment for artists’ professional development, to connect artists with potential exhibition opportunities and increased income, and to advocate local, national and international recognition. / www.SFArtistNetwork.org
 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

 
Trish Tunney is a San Francisco photographer and a founding member of Mission Artists United.  She has been involved in the San Francisco art world since 2004 as an artist, a curator, and a mentor. In her fine art photography, Trish is drawn to bits of urban decay where she endeavors to reveal the beauty overlooked by the casual viewer. Her "found object" aesthetic prevents her from manipulating the scene either before or after the capture.  Her work is mostly about light and shadows and only secondarily about the subject they land on. Trish enjoys success as a fine art and commercial photographer. You may see her work in local galleries and she has private collectors worldwide. / www.trishtunney.com

 
Ian Padgham is the Marketing & Communications Assistant at SF Museum of Modern Art and created the brilliance behind the SFOMA’s media program using Twitter, Facebook, etc. Twice he has posted the top video on YouTube. Ian has a permanent installation at the Place des Vosges in Paris (sponsored by the then mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoë) and founded an accessory line of handmade and painted bags. /  www.origiful.com

 
Dimitri Kourouniotis has been participating in San Francisco Open Studios since 1999. His background is computer programming and business consulting with experience at British Airways and IBM. In recent years he has made a success of his art career. He specializes in Abstract Expressionist oil paintings. He is a self taught artist and sales person, and has helped many artists learn new tools to close sales and increase their business. He currently serves on the board of the Artists' Guild of San Francisco and works part time for ArtSpan assisting with their Art for City Youth program. / www.dolmas.com

 
Stephen C. Wagner is an artist, art educator, and motivational speaker on Professional Development For Artists. Stephen brings years of valuable and comprehensive experience to audiences of all ages with clear and concise recommendations, informative examples from real life, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm that is both inspiring and contagious. He has been the Program Development Coordinator for the San Diego Art Institute, a consultant for the San Diego Children's Museum, and on the Board of Directors for Arteach in Palm Desert. He has taught workshops and classes at Marin Arts Council in San Rafael, Rock Paper Scissors Collective in Oakland, City Art Cooperative Gallery in San Francisco, Pacific Art League in Palo Alto, Society of Local Artists in Silicon Valley, and Los Gatos Art Association in Los Gatos, and has been a guest speaker for art organizations and colleges throughout southern California. / www.stephencwagner.com
 
2009 Workshops:

  • PR Best Practices for SF Open Studios Artists: Presented by ArtSpan's PR team: Wendy Norris, Norris Communications and Liam Passmore, Shave and a Haircut. Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 7:00-8:30pm. Download notes.

     

  • Marketing Your SF Open Studio: Get insider tips on how to better prepare your SF Open Studio from fellow SF Open Studios artists, Fernando Reyes and Melissa Wagner, and experienced professionals in the marketing industry, Paul Lamb, Rocket Postcards, and Gwen Kaplan, Ace Mailings. Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:30-7:00pm. Download notes.

     

  • Approaching Galleries: Learn how to contact a gallery that fits your artwork from Dina Pugh, Triple Base Gallery, and Risley Sams, former gallery owner. Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:30-7:00pm. Download notes.

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**Please be advised that the details and description of each workshop is subject to revision. Downloadable documents are the intellectual property of the authors.

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