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SFAN Portfolio Reviews
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on Tuesday, November 10th & Thursday, November 12th
ALL TIME SLOTS ARE NOW SOLD OUT
Next SFAN Portfolio Reviews planned for February 22nd & 32rd, 2021
ALL TIME SLOTS ARE NOW SOLD OUT
Next SFAN Portfolio Reviews planned for February 22nd & 32rd, 2021
Receive an in-depth review and critique of your artwork and website presentation from three gallerists.
Receive reactions and suggestions on the direction of your artwork,
feedback on your artist portfolio website, and learn of potential exhibition opportunities.
Portfolio Reviews provide artists with a high level of professional criticism of artists' work and it’s presentation.
The Reviewers can help lead artists in the right direction in terms of career advancement and development,
and help guide artists in marketing their artwork to the appropriate target markets.
Each artist will receive three sequential 15-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews with gallery professionals.
Reviewers will be on-line from 6:00PM to 9:15PM PT. Each artist must register on-line in advance
for a 45 minute time-slot for the three 15-minute sessions.
(Pacific Time)
SECTION 1: 6:00PM to 6:45PM PT
SECTION 2: 6:45PM to 7:15PM PT
BREAK: 7:30PM to 7:45PM PT
SECTION 3: 7:45PM to 8:30PM PT
SECTION 4: 8:30PM to 9:15PM PT
- includes "SFAN Portfolio Review Preparation Workshop" on-line via Zoom
on Tuesday, October 27th
6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE - INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE
Gallerist Reviewers:
Tuesday, November 10th
Emilee Enders with the Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
TaVee Lee with Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
Danny Sanchez with Themes+Projects Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Thursday, November 12th
Kim Larson with Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Micah LeBrun with 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ashley L. Voss with Voss Gallery, San Francisco, CA
$125 fee per artist paid in advance with on-line registration,
with a total of 24 artists able to participate
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
- Portfolio Review fee is non-refundable -
Artists will email SFAN with a link to their artist website by September 11th for feedback or recommendations
from SFAN prior to meeting with reviewers.
Receive reactions and suggestions on the direction of your artwork,
feedback on your artist portfolio website, and learn of potential exhibition opportunities.
Portfolio Reviews provide artists with a high level of professional criticism of artists' work and it’s presentation.
The Reviewers can help lead artists in the right direction in terms of career advancement and development,
and help guide artists in marketing their artwork to the appropriate target markets.
Each artist will receive three sequential 15-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews with gallery professionals.
Reviewers will be on-line from 6:00PM to 9:15PM PT. Each artist must register on-line in advance
for a 45 minute time-slot for the three 15-minute sessions.
(Pacific Time)
SECTION 1: 6:00PM to 6:45PM PT
SECTION 2: 6:45PM to 7:15PM PT
BREAK: 7:30PM to 7:45PM PT
SECTION 3: 7:45PM to 8:30PM PT
SECTION 4: 8:30PM to 9:15PM PT
- includes "SFAN Portfolio Review Preparation Workshop" on-line via Zoom
on Tuesday, October 27th
6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE - INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE
Gallerist Reviewers:
Tuesday, November 10th
Emilee Enders with the Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
TaVee Lee with Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
Danny Sanchez with Themes+Projects Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Thursday, November 12th
Kim Larson with Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Micah LeBrun with 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ashley L. Voss with Voss Gallery, San Francisco, CA
$125 fee per artist paid in advance with on-line registration,
with a total of 24 artists able to participate
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
- Portfolio Review fee is non-refundable -
Artists will email SFAN with a link to their artist website by September 11th for feedback or recommendations
from SFAN prior to meeting with reviewers.
If an artist is serious about their art and desires to take their art career to the next level,
they should participate in professional Portfolio Reviews.
This program is an excellent opportunity for an artist to learn and can help their art career immensely.
GALLERIST REVIEWERS FOR NOVEMBER 2020:
The Reviewers are professionals with many years experience in the art business, possess a wealth of
art industry knowledge, and have expertise which can help accelerate an artist’s advancement in their art career.
Each Reviewer has industry-wide contacts, along with an insider’s point-of-view.
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Emilee Enders, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
Emilee is the Curator of Exhibitions and Programs at the Bedford Gallery which exhibits the work of historic, modern, and contemporary artists. The gallery is dedicated to providing the public with opportunities to learn about visual arts through public programs that are varied, accessible, challenging, and educational. With 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, Bedford Gallery is the largest community-based visual arts facility between the Bay Area and Sacramento. This contemporary art space is housed in the City of Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts. https://www.bedfordgallery.org |
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TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland
TaVee Lee has been the director, coordinator or on the curatorial team for many exhibitions at a number of venues and galleries over the last 15 years. An artist herself, she has a lot of passion for supporting the vision of other artists in her current roles as the Transmission Gallery manager and as the Exhibitions Director at GearBox Gallery, both in Oakland, CA. As an artist, she earned a BFA in painting and printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute and now explores more esoteric and unconventional work in her own art practice. http://thetransmissiongallery.com/index.html |
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Danny Sanchez, Themes+Projects Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Danny Sanchez is the associate director at Themes+Projects Gallery (formally Modernbook gallery.) Since 2006, he has helped to cultivate the fine art careers of the gallery’s emerging talent on topics such as editing and sequencing, strategic analysis of a body of work for the current market place, pricing and editioning, etc. Outside the gallery, he has had the pleasure to be a reviewer for PhotoAlliance, Review Santa Fe, and Medium: A Festival for Photography; serve as a juror for Photolucida’s Critical Mass; and participate as a panelist for San Francisco Artist Network. Sanchez is a Bay Area native, and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts – Concentration in Photography, from San Jose State University. themesandprojects.com |
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Kim Larson, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Kim Larson is the Gallery Director and Co-Owner at Modern Eden Gallery. Opened in June 2010, the gallery features monthly exhibitions of established and emerging artists. The gallery's contemporary aesthetic ranges from realism to surrealism with a strong focus on illustrative painting and representational sculpture. https://www.moderneden.com |
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Micah LeBrun, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Micah LeBrun curates exhibitions for 111 Minna Gallery, a nationally recognized art institution that has garnered international acclaim. As the Art Director since 2010, he continues to champion the work of emerging and mid-level career artists with a focus on technical ability and originality. Additionally, LeBrun is the sole curator for the Marin Community Foundation where he orchestrates quarterly exhibitions in their historical 25,000-square-foot air plane hangar in Novato, CA. LeBrun gained curatorial experience as the frame designer for Weinstein Gallery, a leading Union Square art house where he worked directly with original masters works such as Picasso, Chagall, Miro and Dali. https://111minnagallery.com |
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Ashley L. Voss, Voss Gallery, San Francisco
Ashley L. Voss is the owner of Voss Gallery, featuring a dynamic exhibition program of work by emerging and mid-career artists in both solo and thematically organized group shows with an emphasis in New Contemporary, Street Art, Outsider Art, Lowbrow, and Pop Surrealism. Voss Gallery prides itself for it’s unique commitment to fostering community and establishing relationships with local artists and young collectors. Ashley a member of the ArtSpan Outreach Committee, and has served as the curatorial and communications manager at PARSE NOLA, an art space and curatorial residency that serves as a platform for critical dialog about contemporary art. Her writing has been featured in “Pelican Bomb” and “Art Practical. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management degree with an emphasis in Art History from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. https://vossgallery.art |
Note that sometimes a gallerist may have to cancel their participation at short notice due to unforseen circumstances such as a family emergency or health reasons. A replacement gallerist will fill in their place and artists will be notified if a change will have to be made.
QUOTES & COMMENTS BY PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
“The entire experience, from the initial announcement and registration to the event last night, was flawless. I walked away with a list of solid suggestions.....very smart ones!” - Suan Aulik
“Each gallerist was very helpful and encouraging about my artwork and I really appreciate the time they took to meet with me.” – Carla Gelbaum
“Thank you for running such an incredible service to the Bay Area arts community! I wish my MFA program had offered something as valuable.” - Barry Beach
“There is no downside to a portfolio review. One gets to sit down with the owner of a respected gallery: priceless. And it was well organized and run, thanks to your efficient self.” - Beverly Mills
“Wow, what a great experience! Thank you, Stephen, for providing such a valuable opportunity. The logistics were impressive, too. I definitely will sign up the next time you organize portfolio reviews.” - Roxanna Walker
“This was a wonderful event and worth attending. I found the information gained by all three professionals very informative and useful for moving forward with my art career.” - Shilo Ratner
“My overall experience was definitely very positive. I left the evening with a very well rounded idea of where my work is, where it could go and who should be selling it. Overall I would not have changed a thing. The input I received was very on point, informative and thoughtful. I had a great time.” - Mikey Kelly
“It was a worthwhile experience and I benefited largely for just sitting down and comfortably speaking with each of them about my work. Knowing I am capable of doing that is reward in itself.” - Dianne Hoffman
“Thank you so much for the great experience. I learn a lot and I’m not as afraid to approach them as before. They were very nice and helpful. Each gave a different advice and options depending on what they think I needed. I would definitely do it again and recommend it.” - Taryn Curiel
“What I especially appreciate was the opportunity to talk with three quite different gallerists with their individual points of view. Talking with three people gave a broader perspective as well as different specifics. I did receive specific suggestions I have already taken action on. I also received more long-term, strategic recommendations that I have continued to think about and plan for.” – Kathleen Eliot
"All feedback was a gift to me. All gallerists were generous in their offerings. All seemed focused on the task at hand - I am blown away by just the experience of sitting in their presence and on top of it, having my art be the focus. Unbelievable!!" - Joyce Savre
“Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. You provide a very valuable resource for artists in this community. The evening was remarkable. It was extremely well organized, and moved at a perfect pace. I have no criticism or complaints, very well done.” - Louise Victor
"All I can say, is FABULOUS! What a great opportunity." - Janey Fritsche
“Each gallerist was very helpful and encouraging about my artwork and I really appreciate the time they took to meet with me.” – Carla Gelbaum
“Thank you for running such an incredible service to the Bay Area arts community! I wish my MFA program had offered something as valuable.” - Barry Beach
“There is no downside to a portfolio review. One gets to sit down with the owner of a respected gallery: priceless. And it was well organized and run, thanks to your efficient self.” - Beverly Mills
“Wow, what a great experience! Thank you, Stephen, for providing such a valuable opportunity. The logistics were impressive, too. I definitely will sign up the next time you organize portfolio reviews.” - Roxanna Walker
“This was a wonderful event and worth attending. I found the information gained by all three professionals very informative and useful for moving forward with my art career.” - Shilo Ratner
“My overall experience was definitely very positive. I left the evening with a very well rounded idea of where my work is, where it could go and who should be selling it. Overall I would not have changed a thing. The input I received was very on point, informative and thoughtful. I had a great time.” - Mikey Kelly
“It was a worthwhile experience and I benefited largely for just sitting down and comfortably speaking with each of them about my work. Knowing I am capable of doing that is reward in itself.” - Dianne Hoffman
“Thank you so much for the great experience. I learn a lot and I’m not as afraid to approach them as before. They were very nice and helpful. Each gave a different advice and options depending on what they think I needed. I would definitely do it again and recommend it.” - Taryn Curiel
“What I especially appreciate was the opportunity to talk with three quite different gallerists with their individual points of view. Talking with three people gave a broader perspective as well as different specifics. I did receive specific suggestions I have already taken action on. I also received more long-term, strategic recommendations that I have continued to think about and plan for.” – Kathleen Eliot
"All feedback was a gift to me. All gallerists were generous in their offerings. All seemed focused on the task at hand - I am blown away by just the experience of sitting in their presence and on top of it, having my art be the focus. Unbelievable!!" - Joyce Savre
“Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. You provide a very valuable resource for artists in this community. The evening was remarkable. It was extremely well organized, and moved at a perfect pace. I have no criticism or complaints, very well done.” - Louise Victor
"All I can say, is FABULOUS! What a great opportunity." - Janey Fritsche
