Do you want to exhibit your work and find the whole process intimating?
Do you wish that you had more insight on how to get more of your work shown in galleries?
Join Jennifer Reis, a practicing and exhibiting artist, and former gallery director with over 20 years of experience, for this participatory workshop designed to prepare you to share your creative practice in contemporary art and craft spaces.
Highlights include:
Review of diverse exhibition opportunities,
Gain valuable insights on navigating the art exhibition process,
The importance of creating a consistency body of work,
The distinctions between an “artist statement” and “artwork
Statement”,Some art photography tips that will show your work in the best light,
How to research and perform “reconn” for gallery-artist “fit”,
Learn strategies to approach galleries and showcase your work,
Best practices for communication, social media, and developing artist-director relationships,
Participate in interactive activities to boost your confidence, and
Get personalized advice from an experienced artist and educator
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about getting your art out there and taking the next step in your artistic career!
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH OCTOBER 11 $35
GENERAL PRICING THROUGH OCTOBER 15 $45
DAY OF WORKSHOP PRICING $50
This virtual class meets on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 6-7:30pm. The class meets on Zoom.
About The Instructor
Jennifer A. Reis, assistant professor of arts administration and entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, is a creative entrepreneur, artist, educator and curator with 25 years experience in arts management and entrepreneurship. Her earned degrees include a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design, and graduate work in arts management, instructional design, studio art, and arts education from Syracuse University, UNC-Greensboro, and Morehead State University. Previously a master facilitator for adult learning initiatives such as the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac entrepreneurship education program and AIR Collaborative’s courses in arts-based community and economic revitalization, she is currently an arts entrepreneurship curricular consultant for Triangle Artworks and the Tamarack Foundation. Through her consulting company Make Do Creative, she works with community and economic development, trade, governmental, and cultural organizations to design, manage, and deliver creativeentrepreneurship curriculum. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org or 919-244-4358. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.
The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.