Workshop | Basics for Artists
When: Sunday, March 4, 2018, 9am-5pm
Strengthen your professional development and knowledge of today's art world with an immersive 1 day artist-centric program focused on the practical needs of artists from LAAA, the organization committed to the needs of artists.
On Sunday, March 4, 2018 we focus on the basics of an artist's professional practices. This day-long workshop will begin with an in-depth discussion of effective artist statements, bios, CVs, resumes and websites. Then we will demystify the often difficult task of professionally photographing your artwork and end the day with a robust and instructive Gallery Roundtable panel.
Where: Burke Triolo Studio
538 Mission Street
South Pasadena, 91030
Facilitators: Richard Bruland, Michele L Cairella-Fillmore,
Juri Koll, Emily Gonzalez-Jarrett, Peter Mays and Blue Trimarchi.
Cost: $100: LAAA Members, $110: Students and Seniors, $180: Non-Members
Save your spot today by clicking the register button above to complete registration via our secure form or call 310.652.8272 to register by phone.
AGENDA
9:00 am
CHECK-IN AND NETWORKING
Meet attendees while enjoying coffee and snacks.
9:30 - 11:30 am
SUCCESSFUL ARTIST STATEMENTS, BIOS AND RELATED MATERIALS
Topics include:
- Do's and Don'ts for Artist Statements and Bios
- Adapting your materials for specific audiences
- Successful artist websites
- Resumes & CVs
Panelists:
• Richard Bruland - Artist
• Peter Mays - Executive Director, Los Angeles Art Association
11:30 am
LUNCH BREAK
Please bring lunch or visit the local restaurants within walking distance.
12:30 - 2:15 pm
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH ARTWORK
Do your jpgs and photographs fail to capture the subtleties of your artwork? If so, then join as master artwork photographer Blue Trimarchi shares his vast expertise on this very specific skill set.
Topics include:
* Avoiding hotspots, uneven lighting and foreshortened areas when documenting your artwork
* How to capture texture in your documentation
* Setting up a space to professionally photograph your artwork
Panelists:
• Blue Trimarchi - Art Works Fine Art Publishing, inc.
• Richard Bruland - Artist
• Peter Mays - Executive Director, Los Angeles Art Association
2:30 - 4:15pm
GALLERY ROUNDTABLE
This convening of gallery directors and curators explores the current state of Contemporary SoCal art, offering unusual access to upcoming trends and the issues confronting a diverse cadre of gallerists. Join us for a lively discussion on how these curators identify and cultivate new talent, who their audiences are, and their particular relationships to the broader public.
Panelists:
• Michele L Cairella-Fillmore - W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery and Don B. Huntley Gallery
• Emily Gonzalez-Jarrett - Honor Fraser Gallery
• Juri Koll - Venice Institute of Contemporary Art
• Peter Mays - Executive Director, Los Angeles Art Association
4:30 pm
Q&A with Peter Mays
Get any remaining questions answered by Peter Mays, Executive Director, LAAA.
5:00 pm
CONCLUSION