What happens in a mentoring session?
It's a confidential sounding board - a place to talk about, and get feedback on the opportunities and challenges frequently experienced by artists, arts managers, academics and entrepreneurs. The session includes:
Exhibition planning including deadlines, scheduling, and job allocation
Art selection/curatorial considerations
Labels and didactic panels
Exhibition management
Creating agreements for the gallery or rental property
Shared marketing and audience building
Opening and closing schedules and support
Artists talks and workshops
What can mentoring do to improve your arts practice?
The purpose of mentoring is to look at what's important and to figure out and prioritise actions which help refine your focus and delivery. The agenda is created by you so it might include
artistic considerations
studio practice
exhibitions, pop-ups, awards, grants
arts management
commercial ambitions
marketing .
What will I learn that I don't know already?
I provide an outside perspective and support for your artistic vision and aims.
I am committed to giving friendly, unbiased feedback. This includes being honest and constructive, including revealing my own experiences (both successes and failures) in the Creative Industries, small business, project management, curatorial, education and media.
Terms and Conditions
The first session will commence when each participating artist has paid the full fee. No reimbursement for lack of attendance.
*Conditions apply; all session must be completed within a 5 month period from date of purchase.