One-on-One Consultation Sessions
Stephen C. Wagner
"If I gave Stephen a dollar for every great tip that I’ve learned from him, he'd be a millionaire."
- Leslie Morgan, artist
- Leslie Morgan, artist
Stephen C. Wagner provides one-on-one consultations 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.
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.
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:
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
IN-PERSON CONSULTATION:
Stephen will help you create a strategy and action plan to take your career to the next level. He will view your artwork, review your website, and interview you about your intention for your art and goals for your artist career. Please be prepared with specific questions and goals for each session.
- 2 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION at artist studio: $195
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION at Arc Gallery, San Francisco: $ 99
- 2 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION at Arc Gallery, San Francisco: $175
- THREE-SESSION 2 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION PACKAGE at artist studio: $495
Available in the San Francisco Bay Area
TRAVEL TIME: $50 / hour if over 20 miles from origin
Payable by cash or check at time of meeting, or through PayPal.
Stephen will help you create a strategy and action plan to take your career to the next level. He will view your artwork, review your website, and interview you about your intention for your art and goals for your artist career. Please be prepared with specific questions and goals for each session.
- 2 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION at artist studio: $195
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION at Arc Gallery, San Francisco: $ 99
- 2 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION at Arc Gallery, San Francisco: $175
- THREE-SESSION 2 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION PACKAGE at artist studio: $495
Available in the San Francisco Bay Area
TRAVEL TIME: $50 / hour if over 20 miles from origin
Payable by cash or check at time of meeting, or through PayPal.
PHONE CONSULTATION:
Stephen can review your website and interview you about your intention for your art & your goals for your artist career to create a strategy and action plan to take your career to the next level. Or any specific subjects may be focused on and discussed as needed.
- ONE-TIME PHONE ONE-HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION: $85
- ON-GOING PHONE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS: $85 / hour billed as needed
Artists may email Stephen to schedule phone sessions whenever needed to discuss any subjects or issues.
Available for any artists anywhere in the United States
Payable by PayPal for phone consultations.
Stephen can review your website and interview you about your intention for your art & your goals for your artist career to create a strategy and action plan to take your career to the next level. Or any specific subjects may be focused on and discussed as needed.
- ONE-TIME PHONE ONE-HOUR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION: $85
- ON-GOING PHONE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS: $85 / hour billed as needed
Artists may email Stephen to schedule phone sessions whenever needed to discuss any subjects or issues.
Available for any artists anywhere in the United States
Payable by PayPal for phone consultations.
WEBSITE CRITIQUE:
Stephen will review your website and interview you about your intention for your art & your goals for your artist career in order to give you feedback & suggestions on your website design, layout, artist statements, bio, resume, organization of images, & navigation. Please be prepared with specific questions and goals for each session.
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE WEBSITE CRITIQUE at artist studio: $99
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE WEBSITE CRITIQUE at Arc Gallery, San Francisco: $99
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE WEBSITE CRITIQUE on phone: $85
Available in San Francisco Bay Area
TRAVEL TIME: $50 / hour if over 20 miles from origin
Payable by cash or check at time of meeting, or PayPal for phone consultations.
See website example: http://www.chuckpotterart.net
Stephen will review your website and interview you about your intention for your art & your goals for your artist career in order to give you feedback & suggestions on your website design, layout, artist statements, bio, resume, organization of images, & navigation. Please be prepared with specific questions and goals for each session.
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE WEBSITE CRITIQUE at artist studio: $99
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE WEBSITE CRITIQUE at Arc Gallery, San Francisco: $99
- 1 HOUR ONE-ON-ONE WEBSITE CRITIQUE on phone: $85
Available in San Francisco Bay Area
TRAVEL TIME: $50 / hour if over 20 miles from origin
Payable by cash or check at time of meeting, or PayPal for phone consultations.
See website example: http://www.chuckpotterart.net
CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL ARTIST STATEMENT
Stephen will interview you and review your artwork for one hour in person or by phone to create a draft of an artist statement that is customized to your needs. Then it is edited based on your feedback and sent back to you for your review, up to two revisions.
up to 250 words: $250
251 to 500 words: $350
Available in San Francisco Bay Area
TRAVEL TIME: $50 / hour if over 20 miles from origin
Payable by cash or check at time of meeting, or PayPal for phone consultations.
Stephen will interview you and review your artwork for one hour in person or by phone to create a draft of an artist statement that is customized to your needs. Then it is edited based on your feedback and sent back to you for your review, up to two revisions.
up to 250 words: $250
251 to 500 words: $350
Available in San Francisco Bay Area
TRAVEL TIME: $50 / hour if over 20 miles from origin
Payable by cash or check at time of meeting, or PayPal for phone consultations.
Stephen encourages artists to commit to their artwork and take the steps necessary to become more successful through his one-on-one consultation sessions and guest speaking on professional development for artists. He offers artists insight to 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 has exhibited and sold his artwork in galleries in London, Chicago, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, Galveston, Palm Springs, Sun Valley, and Kauai. Stephen's artwork is included in the permanent collections at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, CA, and the Museum of the Living Artist in San Diego, CA. He has completed large-scale installations of his artwork for Johnson & Johnson in San Diego, CA, Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA, and the Riverside County District Attorney's Office in Riverside, CA. In the media, his artwork has been featured in the film "Antwone Fisher" directed by Denzel Washington and featured on the set of the Bravo TV show "Boy Meets Boy".
COMMENTS & QUOTES:
· “You are a wealth of knowledge and a Great teacher. It is very rare to come across an incredible artist that is savvy about marketing.” - Sharone Melamed
· “As a former corporate executive and published author I speak from experience, Stephen is exceptional. There is simply no comparison.” - Shima Shanti
· "It has been a pleasure learning from you. I could not have come this far without you." - Taly Katz
· "Very informative. Passionate about art. Energetic." - Brenda Salamone
Stephen has exhibited and sold his artwork in galleries in London, Chicago, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, Galveston, Palm Springs, Sun Valley, and Kauai. Stephen's artwork is included in the permanent collections at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, CA, and the Museum of the Living Artist in San Diego, CA. He has completed large-scale installations of his artwork for Johnson & Johnson in San Diego, CA, Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA, and the Riverside County District Attorney's Office in Riverside, CA. In the media, his artwork has been featured in the film "Antwone Fisher" directed by Denzel Washington and featured on the set of the Bravo TV show "Boy Meets Boy".
COMMENTS & QUOTES:
· “You are a wealth of knowledge and a Great teacher. It is very rare to come across an incredible artist that is savvy about marketing.” - Sharone Melamed
· “As a former corporate executive and published author I speak from experience, Stephen is exceptional. There is simply no comparison.” - Shima Shanti
· "It has been a pleasure learning from you. I could not have come this far without you." - Taly Katz
· "Very informative. Passionate about art. Energetic." - Brenda Salamone
EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES:
Having studied art since the age of six, Stephen C. Wagner's art education includes workshops at the Witte Museum, Trinity University, and private study, all in San Antonio, TX. During his early years, Stephen exhibited his works in many venues, including juried shows, art fairs, coffeehouses, and galleries. He obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in painting and graphic communication. Stephen has also completed the Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education aesthetics education training program through the McCallum Theatre Education Institute in Palm Desert, CA.
Stephen is the managing partner at Arc Studios & Gallery in San Francisco, featuring ten renovated artist studios, a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries and an art education center. He has actively participated with the ArtSpan San Francisco Open Studios planning committees and received the first ArtSpan Volunteer of the Year Award in 2008. Stephen was the Program Development Coordinator for the San Diego Art Institute and a member of the Southern California Museum Council. His many activities and interests have earned him inclusion in Who’s Who in America (2000), Who’s Who in the Midwest (1998), the Outstanding Young Men in America Award (1983). He received an Honorable Mention Award in the ArtSpan 2009 Benefit Art Show & Auction and an Honorable Mention Award in the Riverside Art Museum 2005 Annual Member’s Exhibition. He was the author of "The Shopping Bag: Portable Art" (1986), and has donated a private collection to the Smithsonian Institute.
