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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
PREVIOUS SAN FRANCISCO GALLERIST REVIEWERS:
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Catharine Clark. Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco
Catharine Clark is the owner and director of the Eponymous Gallery, established in 1991. Since its inception, the gallery has been committed to exhibiting contemporary art. In 2002, a media project room was established to compliment the main exhibition and to allow for a dedicated space in which to present artworks engaged with newer technologies. The gallery was the first in San Francisco to commit to regular programming of video and media art. Representing 20 artists, the gallery generally presents in-depth, solo exhibits of an artist’s recent work. In 2010, the gallery began quarterly programming at a residential space in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. In addition to curating the two exhibition venues, Catharine also participates in international art fairs, most recently at Moving Image Istanbul. Catharine moved the gallery from downtown San Francisco to the current location on Utah Street in the Potrero Design District and the DoReMi arts neighborhood in September 2013. http://cclarkgallery.com |
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Andrea Schwartz, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, San Francisco
Andrea Schwartz graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1977. Her background as an artist has assisted in her understanding of the perspectives and idiosyncrasies of the art world. For over twenty-five years the Andrea Schwartz Gallery has supported work that is challenging and at the forefront of contemporary practice, representing a select group of mid-career artists from the Bay Area and throughout the country. The range of work includes paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture. www.asgallery.com |
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Nancy Toomey, Toomey Tourell Gallery, San Francisco
Nancy Toomey is in her 15th year of running Toomey Tourell Gallery at 49 Geary in San Francisco. She is on the boards of Central City Hospitality House and Access Institute, and is a current member and was a former board member of the San Francisco Art Dealers Association. She has also participated in many juried shows. www.toomey-tourell.com |
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Susan Snyder, Caldwell Snyder Gallery, San Francisco
Susan Snyder is the co-founder of Caldwell Snyder Gallery in San Francisco. Since 1983 the gallery has grown from its early roots in an industrial space in the South of Market district to a contemporary gallery with international reach, representing a roster of over 50 artists from the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, with a focus on innovative painting and sculpture. In its three decades of continuous operationCaldwell Snyder has opened satellite galleries in New York and St. Helena, California, mounted over 500 exhibitions, and participated in countless international art fairs. http://www.caldwellsnyder.com |
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Annette Schutz, ArtHaus Gallery, San Francisco
Gallerist Annette Schutz co-founded ArtHaus Gallery in 1996 with business partner/gallerist James Bacchi. An award-winning SOMA-based gallery, ArtHaus emphasizes museum-quality works, diverse in subject matter, media and style by noteworthy New York and Bay Area artists. ArtHaus and Gallery Artists have been featured by more than 300 print and electronic media sources including; New York Times, Art in America, Art News, San Francisco Magazine and ABC-TV. Annette was born in South Dakota and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Art History Degree from the University of South Dakota. www.arthaus-sf.com |
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James Bacchi, ArtHaus Gallery, San Francisco
James Bacchi continues to enjoy more than twenty-five years as a gallerist, collector and philanthropist. Former Co-Owner of ON THE WALL, in New York’s East Village, and Jagendorf-Bacchi in SOHO, Bacchi relocated to San Francisco and established ArtHaus gallery with art dealer Annette Schutz in 1995. Voted “Best Art Gallery” in the SF Gate Best of the Bay List in 2010, 2011 and 2012, ArtHaus is celebrating 15 years of working closely with beginning and established collectors, curators, corporate art advisors and the architecture/design community. www.arthaus-sf.com |
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Jack Fischer, Jack Fischer Gallery, San Francisco
Jack Fischer is the owner of Jack Fischer Gallery at 311 Potrero Avenue in San Francisco. His gallery exhibits work from a diverse group of artists that fall under the rubrics of 'outsider, folk, contemporary, naive, visionary, self-taught, and intuitive.' Jack graduated with a BFA from Hunter College, part of the City University system in New York. www.jackfischergallery.com |
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Olivia Ongpin, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco
Olivia Ongpin is the co-founder of Fabric8 and Luna Rienne Gallery, a San Francisco-based gallery and boutique that has worked with hundreds of independent artists and designers since its inception as an online business in 1995. Now located in the Mission District, fabric8 exhibits traditional gallery shows as well as features a constantly-rotating collection of small, affordable works. Olivia represents artists and also offers small business consulting services. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in American Studies. Olivia received the SF Bay Guardian Small Business Award for Diversity in Business (2005) and was chosen as one of the Top 25 Women On The Web (2000). - www.fabric8.com |
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Marina Cain, San Francisco art dealer
Originally from Milan, Italy, and with a M.A. in Contemporary Art History from San Francisco State University, Marina founded Cain Schulte Gallery in 2006, and has been its Director and Curator until 2012. Now an independent art dealer, Marina brings to the table over 14 years of experience in the arts. During her career, Marina has researched and promoted artists unknown in the Bay Area to private collections and art critics, galleries, museums, and public art organizations, and obtained visibility both on local, national, and international press, as well as by attending art trade shows in San Francisco, Miami, New York, Chicago, Berlin, and Milan. http://www.marinacain.com/category/exhibitions/ |
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Danielle Fox, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland
Danielle Fox has over twenty years of experience as an art historian (PhD, Northwestern University), writer, editor, independent curator, Deputy Director of Business Development at Sothebys in London, and communications and project manager for Artakt Art consulting in London. Danielle founded SLATE contemporary gallery in Oakland in 2009, and SLATE Art Consulting with Shelley Barry in 2013. These positions have allowed her to develop relationships with artists all over the Bay Area, to curate over sixty-five temporary exhibitions in both gallery and office environments, to advise both commercial and private clients regarding permanent acquisitions, and sales at auction. http://slateart.net |
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Suzanne Gray, Seager Gray Gallery, Mill Valley
Suzanne Gray, a resident of Mill Valley, grew up in upstate New York and studied journalism and art history at Syracuse University and San Jose State. Her lifelong interest and background in art and art history landed her a position at Donna Seager Gallery where she became an integral part of the business and ultimately a valued partner. Gray’s skills extend themselves to professional art consultant services and she has overseen both commercial and residential art programs. Her knowledge of the art market, sophisticated eye and understanding of art placement have gained her the trust and respect of her clients. You will find the highest level of artistic expression in an atmosphere that is welcoming and informative at Seager Gray Gallery, offering some of the best contemporary art on the West Coast. http://www.seagergray.com/ |
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Julie Zener, Zener Schon Contemporary Art Gallery, Mill Valley
Julie Zener has established herself in the art industry as a gallery owner, art dealer, art curator, and artist manager. She studied liberal arts at San Francisco State, and her business background includes sales, marketing, and PR. In 2005, she co-founded Zener Art Group and in 2012, Julie added to her repertoire as curator for Arts Fund/Term of Art, selecting artists from major cities to exhibit at national art events sponsored by Red Bull. Julie Zener partnered with Tara Schon in 2013, launching Zener Schon Contemporary Art, featuring the cutting-edge artwork of emerging and established artists to residential and commercial clientele. Zener Schon specializes in exhibiting and selling the Fine Art of established and emerging artists from around the country and abroad. www.zenerschongallery.com |
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Piero Spadaro, Hang Art Gallery, San Francisco
Originating from San Francisco, Piero Spadaro holds a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he majored in General Fine Arts and minored in Art History. In 2003 Spadaro began working for Hang Art Gallery as an intern. He continued working with the gallery through college as an Art Consultant, Sales Manager, and he became Owner and Director. In 2011 Spadaro maintains Hang Art’s reputation as a destination for art enthusiasts since it’s founding in 1998. Spadaro sits as an active committee member of Central City Hospitality House Art Committee and oversees all charitable donations made by Hang Art including, but not limited to, Art for Aids, Visual Aid, and Spectrum. www.hangart.com |
