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SFAN Portfolio Reviews
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Monday, Jan. 23rd & Tuesday, Jan. 24th, 2023
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
click here to register
(Next SFAN Portfolio Reviews slated for April 2023)
To be added to the advanced notification email list, please email a request with your name and email address to
[email protected]
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
click here to register
(Next SFAN Portfolio Reviews slated for April 2023)
To be added to the advanced notification email list, please email a request with your name and email address to
[email protected]
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 Monday, January 9th
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, January 23rd
Sally Cote, Ruby Living Design, San Francisco, CA
Olivia Ongpin, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ruth Santee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
Tuesday, January 24th
Andrea Schwartz, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Lucy Spencer, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland, CA
Ashley Voss, Voss Gallery, San Francisco, CA
$165 fee per artist paid in advance with on-line registration,
with a total of 24 artists able to participate
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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 Monday, January 9th
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, January 23rd
Sally Cote, Ruby Living Design, San Francisco, CA
Olivia Ongpin, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ruth Santee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
Tuesday, January 24th
Andrea Schwartz, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Lucy Spencer, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland, CA
Ashley Voss, Voss Gallery, San Francisco, CA
$165 fee per artist paid in advance with on-line registration,
with a total of 24 artists able to participate
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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 JANUARY 2023:
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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Sally Cote with Ruby Living Design, San Francisco
Sally Cote is the art curator for Ruby Living Design in San Francisco, Mill Valley, and Menlo Park. Sally has a BA from UCLA in Ethnic Arts, focusing on art history. She was the director of two art galleries in San Francisco in the 1980’s before becoming an art consultant, assisting residential clients and corporations in purchasing art for their collections. Sally began curating art for Ruby Living Designs for their Bay Area showrooms in 2007, with the goal of enhancing space with harmonious works of art. https://www.rubyliving.com |
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Olivia Ongpin with 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). - http://www.lunarienne.com |
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Ruth Santee with Transmission Gallery, Oakland
Ruth Santee is the co-director/owner of Transmission Gallery in Oakland, CA. She has been an advocate for the arts for 30 years as a California-based gallerist, curator, and tenured professor. She has curated exhibits for many community, academic and gallery venues. Ruth received a BFA from the College of Santa Fe and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She is a recipient of a Cadogan Fellowship Award from the San Francisco Foundation and a recipient of a San Francisco Art Commission award. Transmission Gallery is a member of the Oakland Art Murmur and the San Francisco Art Dealers Association. https://thetransmissiongallery.com |
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Andrea Schwartz with 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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Lucy Spencer with Slate Contemporary Gallery
Lucy Spencer is the Gallery Manager at Slate Contemporary Gallery in Oakland, CA. Lucy attended Parsons The New School in New York, NY where she graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts and an emphasis in business administration. After graduation, Lucy spent another four years in New York City, where she deeply engaged in the arts community by honing her own art practice and working across all aspects of the industry. She focused on exhibition planning, and event production as Gallery Manager at ABXY Gallery on the Lower East Side, working with Goldman Sachs and The United Nations. Lucy also worked in art fair production at a variety of art fairs including SPRING//BREAK and ArtNY focusing on VIP Client Relations. Independently, Lucy curated shows through Brooklyn and New York City, and developed a consulting business for local emerging artists. - http://slateart.net |
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Ashley L. Voss with Voss Gallery, San Francisco
Ashley L. Voss is a gallerist and arts advocate based in San Francisco, CA. She is the owner/director of Voss Gallery, an art gallery dedicated to showcasing New Contemporary work by emerging and mid-career artists in both solo and thematically organized group shows. Her writing has been published in Pelican Bomb and Art Practical. Most recently, Ashley worked as the Gallery Manager for Art Attack SF and Curatorial & Communications Manager for PARSE NOLA. She has held additional positions at a number of arts organizations, including Q Artists Cooperative and The Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point, WI; and Anton Haardt Gallery, The Front, and the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, LA. 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
“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