I AN I Studio, Benicia, CA
Professional Development Programs for Artists
Programs are for artists at all levels in their career path.
Programs are for artists at all levels in their career path.
PROGRAMS FOR 2020:
Thursday, April 16th, 7-9PM
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
Tuesday, June 9th, 7-9PM
PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Website Portfolio
- gain insight into creating & designing your website, with recommendations for optimal organization and site navigation, writing your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters
- all programs with Stephen C. Wagner. Professional Development Educator
each program $25 at door
at I AN I Studio, 991 Jackson Street, Benicia, CA
https://www.dianewilliamsart.net/classes.html
PREVIOUS PROGRAMS IN 2019:
Thursday, September 26th - 7-9PM
THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Your Artwork
- get input on how to price your artwork sensibly & realistically,
when to raise prices, alternatives to discounting your work,
with insight into gallery sales, and how to manage your private sales
Tuesday, October 22nd - 7-9PM
PREPARING YOURSELF, YOUR SPACE & YOUR ARTWORK
FOR OPEN STUDIOS
- learn a wealth of ideas, tips and suggestions to prepare
for your Open Studios event
Tuesday, February 19th - 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria,
contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
Thursday, March 14th - 7-9PM
CONSULTATION: Working with Art Consultants
- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers,
and Interior Designers, 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
Tuesday, June 4th - 7-9PM
THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows
- learn about juried shows, how to decide which ones to enter,
tips to give you an advantage, how to manage your entries
PREVIOUS PROGRAMS IN 2018:
Thursday, April 5th, 7-9PM
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, and write an impressive & effective
Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes practice exercises and examples
Thursday, May 24th, 7-9PM
PROMOTION: Marketing Yourself & Your Artwork
- 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 & Twitter, with step by step instructions
Thursday, April 16th, 7-9PM
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
Tuesday, June 9th, 7-9PM
PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Website Portfolio
- gain insight into creating & designing your website, with recommendations for optimal organization and site navigation, writing your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters
- all programs with Stephen C. Wagner. Professional Development Educator
each program $25 at door
at I AN I Studio, 991 Jackson Street, Benicia, CA
https://www.dianewilliamsart.net/classes.html
PREVIOUS PROGRAMS IN 2019:
Thursday, September 26th - 7-9PM
THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Your Artwork
- get input on how to price your artwork sensibly & realistically,
when to raise prices, alternatives to discounting your work,
with insight into gallery sales, and how to manage your private sales
Tuesday, October 22nd - 7-9PM
PREPARING YOURSELF, YOUR SPACE & YOUR ARTWORK
FOR OPEN STUDIOS
- learn a wealth of ideas, tips and suggestions to prepare
for your Open Studios event
Tuesday, February 19th - 7-9PM
REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries
- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria,
contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales
Thursday, March 14th - 7-9PM
CONSULTATION: Working with Art Consultants
- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers,
and Interior Designers, 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
Tuesday, June 4th - 7-9PM
THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows
- learn about juried shows, how to decide which ones to enter,
tips to give you an advantage, how to manage your entries
PREVIOUS PROGRAMS IN 2018:
Thursday, April 5th, 7-9PM
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, and write an impressive & effective
Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes practice exercises and examples
Thursday, May 24th, 7-9PM
PROMOTION: Marketing Yourself & Your Artwork
- 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 & Twitter, with step by step instructions
at I AN I Studio
991 Jackson Street, Benicia, CA
I AN I Studio is a vibrant artist studio offering art classes in Benicia.
- for more information: https://ianistudio.weebly.com
phone 707.322.1900 / email zioniani@yahoo.com
991 Jackson Street, Benicia, CA
I AN I Studio is a vibrant artist studio offering art classes in Benicia.
- for more information: https://ianistudio.weebly.com
phone 707.322.1900 / email zioniani@yahoo.com
Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
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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. www.sfartistnetwork.org
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Stephen 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.
Stephen runs the Studio Fine Artist Network where he coordinates program for the professional development for artists. He is also 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 and an art education center. www.arc-sf.com
Stephen runs the Studio Fine Artist Network where he coordinates program for the professional development for artists. He is also 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 and an art education center. www.arc-sf.com
