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Professional Development Programs on-line via Zoom
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with Stephen C. Wagner
Managing Partner at Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Gallerist, Professional Artist, Art Instructor & Professional Development Educator


$35 per person - register in advance for 2-hour live programs


Learn how to jump-start your artist career and promote your artwork
with clear & concise recommendations and informative examples from real life


​Programs are for artists at all levels in their career path.

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click here to view Stephen C. Wagner share some suggestions for approaching art galleries for representation
  
SFAN Programs:
​6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
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​-  digital file hand-outs are available for each program

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​Programs are for artists at all levels in their career path.

PROGRAMS ON-LINE VIA ZOOM FOR SPRING 2023:


$35 per person register in advance ​
click here to register for SFAN ON-LINE PROGRAMS

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Programs are not recorded.

​Monday, March 27th, 6-8PM PT
THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows

- learn about juried exhibitions to build your exhibit history and gain exposure, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, and how to manage your entries

​Monday, April 10th, 6-8PM PT
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Writing an Effective Press Release

- learn how to identify newsworthy angles and find a great news story hook, the best way to write and format press releases for easy readability, what to do to make sure your release gets read, improve your search engine optimization and visibility, with examples and templates

Monday, April 24th, 6-8PM PT
UP YOUR GAME: Approaching Art Galleries for Representation

- learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales

Monday, May 8th, 6-8PM PT
EXTEND YOUR REACH: Working with Art Consultants & Interior Designers

- learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers, and Interior Designers, including 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
 
Monday, May 22nd, 6-8PM PT
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, speak during Zoom events, and write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, with tips & suggestions, includes examples

Monday, June 5th, 6-8PM PT
GET YOUR SH!T TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career

- learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, writing an artist statement, designing your website, promoting your events, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries

$35 per person register in advance ​
click here to register for SFAN ON-LINE PROGRAMS

Programs are not recorded.
PDF files of all content available after each program.

"Your workshops have been immensely helpful for my career.
Thank you for providing such amazing content for artists to help build their craft." - Shilo Ratner


“I was in attendance for your webinar last night and I very much enjoyed it. I learned more in those two hours of nonstop, pertinent information than I had in a similar 5-week course that I took in June. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and vast experience with those of us who are entering the art world at such a tumultuous time.” - Stacey Gregory

“Thank you for the most informative, practical & jam-packed workshop on the business of art!
I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot.” - Ruthie K. Yamada

“I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate your honesty and effort dedicated to help emerging artists.
​It is truly inspiring on its own and the love of art you have is really motivating.” - Chuck Potter


“An unbelievable amount of information from your decades of experience from both sides of the business.
It seems like 'cheating' getting all this insider information!” - Laura Paladini


“Thanks very much for a very informative and helpful presentation. Your examples and guidelines
​are much better than those in various artist marketing books I've read.” - Stuart Skalka

"As a teacher, you are a true gift to all who join your programs,
whether highly advanced or one such a me, just getting my toes wet.” - Nicole Ours


“You have a gift for not only giving us the tools, but also inspiring us to move our art career and practice forward.”
- Harikleia Harriet Kuliopulos


“I have taken all of your workshops, which has translated directly into sales and growth for me as an artist.”
- Diana Gubbay

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Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator

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Stephen C. Wagner is the managing partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco, featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, ten artist studios, an art education center, and coffeehouse. Stephen also runs the San Francisco Artist Network, offering professional development program for artists. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Stephen was the Program Development Coordinator for the San Diego Art Institute and was responsible for all educational programs for both adults and children. 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, create an impressive artist portfolio website, and master the business of art.

Stephen 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.

13 Things That Artists Can Do To Move Forward in Their Career
1 - Make Art 
2 - Organize Your Artist Studio & Inventory Your Artwork
3 - Mat & Frame Your Artwork
4 - Title Your Artwork
5 - Review and Adjust Your Artwork Prices
6 - Write Your Artist Statements
​7 - ​Update Your Artist Website
  8 - Update Your Bio & Resume
  9 - Set Up a Monthly Artist Newsletter
10 - Apply to Juried Exhibitions
11 - Research Art Galleries to Approach
12 - Research Art Consultants to Approach
13 - Take On-line Classes & Workshops

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