Stephen C. Wagner provides one-on-one consultations on-line via Zoom 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.
$99 First Time Special
for your first one-hour session on-line via Zoom
Register at: https://www.sfhq.net/sfan-99-first-time.html
$145 each for further one-hour sessions on-line via Zoom
Written transcripts of each session provided!
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:
$99 First Time Special
for your first one-hour session on-line via Zoom
Register at: https://www.sfhq.net/sfan-99-first-time.html
$145 each for further one-hour sessions on-line via Zoom
Written transcripts of each session provided!
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:
- Perfected expertise honed from experience
- Practiced discipline with exact attention to detail
- Collaboration with gallerists, fellow artists, and a team of distinguished professionals
Hear from Diane Williams
speaking about her experience working with Stephen C. Wagner to jump-start her artist career: click here: https://youtu.be/R4RFhKL4j7E |
“Creating art is often a solitary pursuit, so being able to consult with an experienced, knowledgeable and honest expert is invaluable. Stephen C. Wagner is just that person. In a single hour, he provided specific, actionable recommendations targeted to our goals. My consultation with him was worth every cent - I will definitely turn to him in the future when I need professional advice!” - Mary Westheimer, Business Manager, Kevin Caron Studios, L.L.C.
“Stephen’s coaching provided me with strategies and tactics to help build my business from the ground up. His extensive expertise and experiences in the art world made each session highly productive. Stephen’s guidance assisted me in evaluating different aspects of my business. I learned different ways to sell my art and how to price my art to sell. Stephen offered a range of information, suggestions, and feedback about marketing messaging development and creating multiple revenue streams.” - Marlene Siniscki, artist
“Stephen’s coaching provided me with strategies and tactics to help build my business from the ground up. His extensive expertise and experiences in the art world made each session highly productive. Stephen’s guidance assisted me in evaluating different aspects of my business. I learned different ways to sell my art and how to price my art to sell. Stephen offered a range of information, suggestions, and feedback about marketing messaging development and creating multiple revenue streams.” - Marlene Siniscki, artist
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“Saying thank you to you is really an understatement, your knowledge, your kindness and seriousness about the Art-World, is the equivalent of an Encyclopedia. It's going to take some time for me… to digest and implement all of the knowledge given by you…” - Moritz Kellerman, artist
“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 with the results six month later .... can’t wait to see what happens next year!” - Darcy J Sears, sculptor
“Thank you so much. Nobody else does this. You play a unique role. There are a couple people that will share some tidbits here and there, but you really help and give artists a leg up.” - Karen Mason, artist
“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 with the results six month later .... can’t wait to see what happens next year!” - Darcy J Sears, sculptor
“Thank you so much. Nobody else does this. You play a unique role. There are a couple people that will share some tidbits here and there, but you really help and give artists a leg up.” - Karen Mason, artist
Stephen C. Wagner, Managing Partner, Arc Gallery, San Francisco, 2010-2023
Professional Artist, Educator, & Speaker on Professional Development for Artists
Professional Artist, Educator, & Speaker on Professional Development for Artists
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, artist
“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, artist
“You're rare and you share this knowledge, this insight, this experience that would have just taken me forever to navigate and figure out. I've got such a nice leg off.” - Karen Mason, artist
“Even though I've created literally hundreds of Websites, many very successful, what I learned from you was a forehead slap of epiphany. So many of the things you pointed out made perfect sense once you said them! A lot were art world specific, and they were spot on. I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate your insights and I look forward to reaping the results of the makeover.”
- Mary Westheimer with Kevin Caron Studios, L.L.C.
“As a former corporate executive and published author I speak from experience, Stephen is exceptional. There is simply no comparison.” - Shima Shanti, artist
“If I gave Stephen a dollar for every great tip that I’ve learned from him, he'd be a millionaire.” - Leslie Morgan
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, artist
“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, artist
“You're rare and you share this knowledge, this insight, this experience that would have just taken me forever to navigate and figure out. I've got such a nice leg off.” - Karen Mason, artist
“Even though I've created literally hundreds of Websites, many very successful, what I learned from you was a forehead slap of epiphany. So many of the things you pointed out made perfect sense once you said them! A lot were art world specific, and they were spot on. I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate your insights and I look forward to reaping the results of the makeover.”
- Mary Westheimer with Kevin Caron Studios, L.L.C.
“As a former corporate executive and published author I speak from experience, Stephen is exceptional. There is simply no comparison.” - Shima Shanti, artist
“If I gave Stephen a dollar for every great tip that I’ve learned from him, he'd be a millionaire.” - Leslie Morgan
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 was the managing partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco for 14 years, featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, and ten artist studios. 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 and the ArtSpan Community Fabric Award in 2023. 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.
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 was the managing partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco for 14 years, featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, and ten artist studios. 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 and the ArtSpan Community Fabric Award in 2023. 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.