REGISTRATION FOR
SFAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS
On-Line Via Zoom
- with Stephen C. Wagner
Gallerist, Professional Artist, Art Instructor & Professional Development Educator
Managing Partner at Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2010-2023
Register in advance to reserve your space.
An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to the ZOOM on-line program session.
Programs are not recorded.
PDF files of all content available after each program.
An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to the ZOOM on-line program session.
Programs are not recorded.
PDF files of all content available after each program.
PROGRAMS FOR SPRING 2024:
PROGRAMS START AT: 6PM PT / 7PM MT / 8PM CT / 9PM ET
PROGRAMS START AT: 6PM PT / 7PM MT / 8PM CT / 9PM ET
2-Hour programs $35 per person / 1-Hour programs $25 per person
Monday, June 3rd, 6-8PM PT 2-Hours
OPEN YOUR DOORS: Prepare for Your Open Studios - learn helpful tips and suggestions to prepare your artwork, your space, and yourself for participation in Open Studios events, includes promoting your event, pricing your artwork and making sales |
PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2024:
PROGRAMS START AT: 5PM PT / 6PM MT / 7PM CT / 8PM ET
PROGRAMS START AT: 5PM PT / 6PM MT / 7PM CT / 8PM ET
2-Hour programs $35 per person / 1-Hour programs $25 per person
Monday, August 26th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
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 |
Monday, September 9th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
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, September 16th, 7-8PM CT 1-Hour
WRITE IT OUT: Crafting Your Artist Bio, Resume, & CV - delve into the nuances a well-crafted resume tailored specifically for artists, exploring the essential elements that can create a professional narrative and elevate their careers in a competitive art industry |
Monday, September 23rd, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
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, September 30th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
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, October 7th, 7-8PM CT 1-Hour
BREAK OUT: Alternative Avenues to Exhibit & Sell Your Art - learn about the myriad of opportunities for visual artists to showcase and sell their artwork independently from the traditional gallery structures and reach a broader and more diverse audience, exhibiting in alternative venues, and generating income through subscription services, on-line galleries, art rental & leasing, and classes |
Monday, October 14th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
RING IT UP: Selling Your Artwork thru Retail Stores - learn to how to find your target market, set your wholesale goals, create a product line, set retail prices, set wholesale terms, create sell sheets, and writing orders |
Monday, October 21st, 7-8PM CT 1-Hour
RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Stand Out & Shine - learn how to establish yourself as professional artist, expand your visibility, increase your chances of success, and discover expectations held by gallerists and art consultants |
Monday, October 28th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
WHAT ART GALLERIES ARE LOOKING FOR A Candid Conversation Panel Discussion - hear insights in this panel discussion from art gallery professionals on best practices for artists, how artists can connect with galleries, what galleries are looking for in professional artists, and how to approach galleries for possible representation |
Monday, November 4th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
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, November 11th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
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, November 18th, 7-8PM CT 1-Hour
GRAB THE BRASS RING: Navigating the Path to Museum Exhibitions - learn multifaceted strategies that artists can employ to get their artwork noticed by art museums and ultimately secure coveted exhibition opportunities |
Monday, November 25th, 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
FUND ME: How to Apply for Artist Grants & Residencies - learn where to find listings for artist grant and residency opportunities, how to create innovative concepts and projects to submit, how to write compelling proposals, planning your budgets, preparing your documents and attachments, and completing applications |
Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
Stephen C. Wagner has studied art since the age of six, including workshops at the Witte Museum, Trinity University, and private study, all in his hometown of San Antonio, TX. During his early years, Stephen showed his work in many venues, including juried shows, art fairs, coffeehouses, and art galleries. He obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington in painting and graphic communication. Stephen has exhibited and sold his art in galleries in London, Chicago, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, Palm Springs, Sun Valley, and Kauai. His artwork is included in the permanent collections of the Riverside Art Museum and the Museum of the Living Artist, and in the corporate collections of Johnson & Johnson and Kaiser Permanente.
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Stephen runs the Star Fine Artist Network where he coordinates program for the professional development for artists. He encourages other artists to commit to their artwork and take the steps necessary to become more successful through his guest speaking on professional development for artists at art organizations throughout California. His lectures offer artists insight to jump-start their artist career, obtain clear focus on their intention for their artwork, create a strategic plan for their artist career, compile an impressive artist packet, and master the business of art. Stephen also provides one-on-one consultations with artists to develop strategies, goals, and actions plans. www.sfartistnetwork.org
Stephen is the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco, featuring ten renovated artist studios, a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, and coffee shop. www.arc-sf.com
Stephen is the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco, featuring ten renovated artist studios, a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, and coffee shop. www.arc-sf.com
“I was in attendance for your webinar last night and I very much enjoyed it. I learned more in those two hours of nonstop, pertinent information than I had in a similar 5-week course that I took in June. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and vast experience with those of us who are entering the art world at such a tumultuous time.” - Stacey Gregory