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SFAN Portfolio Reviews
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Monday, Sept. 27th & Tuesday, Sept. 28th
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
To be added to the advanced notification email list, please email a request with your name and email address to
[email protected]
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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
- 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
on Tuesday, Sept. 14th
6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE FOR FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS
Gallerist Reviewers:
Monday, Sept. 27th
DeWitt Cheng, Peninsula Museum of Art, San Bruno, CA
Karen Imperial, K. Imperial Fine Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Jennifer Perlmutter, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Carmel & Lafayette, CA
Tuesday, Sept. 28th
Micah LeBrun, LeBrun Art Services, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Nevers, Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA
TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, 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 May 10th 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
- 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
on Tuesday, Sept. 14th
6-8PM PT / 7-9PM MT / 8-10PM CT / 9-11PM ET
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE FOR FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS
Gallerist Reviewers:
Monday, Sept. 27th
DeWitt Cheng, Peninsula Museum of Art, San Bruno, CA
Karen Imperial, K. Imperial Fine Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Jennifer Perlmutter, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Carmel & Lafayette, CA
Tuesday, Sept. 28th
Micah LeBrun, LeBrun Art Services, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Nevers, Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA
TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, 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 May 10th 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 2021:
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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DeWitt Cheng, The Peninsula Museum of Art, San Bruno, CA
DeWitt Cheng is a San Francisco Bay Area writer/critic and curator. He has written for artists, galleries, and print & on-line publications, including Artweek, DailyGusto.com, ArtLtd., Artillery, Art21.com, HuffingtonPost.com, ArtCritical.com, East Bay Express, East Bay Monthly, Arte and SanFranciscoArtMagazine.com. He has curated the Stanford Art Spaces program from 2013 to 2016. - https://www.peninsulamuseum.org |
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Karen Imperial with K. Imperial Fine Art, San Francisco, CA
Karen Imperial is the owner of K. Imperial Fine Art in San Francisco and has more than 20 years in the art business. She has dealt with many corporate and residential clients. Her gallery represents accomplished, mid-career and emerging artists, ranging in media including painting, works on paper, sculpture, photography and installation work in a diverse selection of styles. Karen graduated from State University of New York College at Purchase. - http://kimperialfineart.com |
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Micah LeBrun, LeBrun Art Services LLC, San Francisco, CA
Since 1998, Micah LeBrun has established his art career in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent fine art consultant, curator, art director, designer, and artist. Founding LeBrun Art Services, LLC in 2017, he champions the work of emerging and mid-level career artists with a focus on technical ability and originality. Micah is the curator for the Marin Community Foundation where he orchestrates quarterly exhibitions in their historical 25,000-square-foot hangar in Novato, CA. Micah curated exhibitions as Art Director for 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco from 2010 to 2020. He has composed countless solo exhibitions throughout the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Europe. - https://micahlebrun.myportfolio.com/ |
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Daniel Nevers, Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA
Daniel Nevers is the Executive Director for the Berkeley Art Center, whose mission is to make contemporary art approachable at an intimate scale while serving diverse communities through exhibitions and artist-conceived events, workshops, and programs. Daniel is an artist and educator with 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. He has held senior administrative positions at educational institutions and community-based arts organizations, as well as consulting on independent projects for museums and other visual arts groups. Nevers has taught studio art and professional practices for artists at the University of California, Berkeley; California College of the Arts; and Mills College. Nevers holds an MFA from Mills College and a BA in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. - https://www.berkeleyartcenter.org |
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TaVee Lee with Transmission Gallery, Oakland
TaVee 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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Jennifer Perlmutter with Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Carmel & Lafayette, CA
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 serve art collectors through consultations, exhibitions talks, and home visits. - http://jenniferperlmuttergallery.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