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SFAN Portfolio Reviews
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Monday, Sept. 26th & Tuesday, Sept. 27th, 2022
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
click here to register
(Next SFAN Portfolio Reviews slated for February 2023)
To be added to the advanced notification email list, please email a request with your name and email address to
Stephen5W@sbcglobal.net
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
click here to register
(Next SFAN Portfolio Reviews slated for February 2023)
To be added to the advanced notification email list, please email a request with your name and email address to
Stephen5W@sbcglobal.net
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,
as well as their portfolio website.
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, September 13th
6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
- learn how to how to use Zoom during the reviews and hear specific instructions on how to prepare for the reviews,
learn what the reviewers are looking for in an artist portfolio website, gain insight into the effective design
& content for your website, and how to write an impressive artist statement
with Stephen C. Wagner
included in registration fee - required attendance for first-time participants
Gallerist Reviewers:
Monday, September 26th
Greg Flood, Brian Gross Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Jennifer Perlmutter, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Lafayette, CA
Danny Sanchez, Themes+Projects Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, September 27th
Philip Bewley, Philip Bewley Art Advisory, San Francisco, CA
Suzanne Grey, Seager Grey Gallery, Mill Valley, CA
TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
$145 fee per artist paid in advance with on-line registration,
with a total of 24 artists able to participate
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
click here to register
- Portfolio Review fee is non-refundable -
Artists will email SFAN with a link to their artist website by June 8th 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,
as well as their portfolio website.
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, September 13th
6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
- learn how to how to use Zoom during the reviews and hear specific instructions on how to prepare for the reviews,
learn what the reviewers are looking for in an artist portfolio website, gain insight into the effective design
& content for your website, and how to write an impressive artist statement
with Stephen C. Wagner
included in registration fee - required attendance for first-time participants
Gallerist Reviewers:
Monday, September 26th
Greg Flood, Brian Gross Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Jennifer Perlmutter, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Lafayette, CA
Danny Sanchez, Themes+Projects Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, September 27th
Philip Bewley, Philip Bewley Art Advisory, San Francisco, CA
Suzanne Grey, Seager Grey Gallery, Mill Valley, CA
TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
$145 fee per artist paid in advance with on-line registration,
with a total of 24 artists able to participate
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
click here to register
- Portfolio Review fee is non-refundable -
Artists will email SFAN with a link to their artist website by June 8th 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 SEPTEMBER 2022:
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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Philip Bewley, Philip Bewley Art Advisory, San Francisco, CA
Philip Bewley is a Curator and Art Advisor with over twenty-five years of experience in the curation of fine art and in the production of exhibitions. Philip was previously DZINE Gallery’s Director and Curator, producing exhibitions featuring Bay Area artists. Philip was previously the Gallery Director for Therien & Co, Inc.; Curator for the Oliver Hawke Gallery; and the Curator for the loan exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Show. His design for the San Francisco Decorators Showcase was featured in Architectural Digest and other publications. As a Fine Art Advisor, he has placed significant works of art from international galleries with private collectors. Philip has volunteered for arts organizations including participating as a juror and as a panelist for ArtSpan; as a juror for SFWA, as a guest lecturer on the history of the decorative and fine arts; and with artist portfolio reviews at Arc Gallery. - https://www.philipbewleyartadvisory.com/about |
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Greg Flood, Brian Gross Fine Art Gallery, San Francisco
Greg Flood is Assistant Director at Brian Gross Fine Art, where he has worked since 2015. Prior to joining the gallery, he worked as a curatorial intern from 2005-2008 at The di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa, and later established himself as a writer and critic of the Bay Area arts scene for Examiner.com. A Bay Area native, Greg holds degrees in Fine Art and Art History from Sonoma State University. He maintains an active art studio in his home, and continues to write and occasionally curate exhibitions in the Bay Area. https://www.briangrossfineart.com |
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Suzanne Gray with Seager Gray Gallery
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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TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland
TaVee Lee has been the director, coordinator or on the curatorial team handling 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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Jennifer Perlmutter with Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Carmel & LaFayette
Established in 2014, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery hosts exhibits showing artists in traditional and hybrid media including oil painting, print making, collage, and sculpture by regional and national artists. Subjects and genres include abstract, non-objective and figurative. Jennifer offers a robust program of art lectures and talks, and contributes to local non-profit organizations through partnerships and fundraising, to stimulate a culture of, and passion for, creativity through art. The two gallery locations serves art collectors through consultations, exhibitions talks, and home visits. http://jenniferperlmuttergallery.com |
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Danny Sanchez - Themes+Projects Gallery
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 |
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
“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
“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
