Professional Development Seminars
Fall 2009
These seminars are designed for full-time enrolled students, to help them prepare for life after school. During the fall 2009 semester, students will be introduced to valuable information that will help them navigate the "art world".
Since this world is extremely vast and each individual must chart their own path, we will begin with the basics and work towards more specific information tailored to each student's needs and interests.
Each seminar will cover one topic and include detailed information regarding that topic. Guest speakers from different backgrounds will also be invited to speak, when possible. Pertinent readings and other printed and online information will be shared.
Calendar
October 2, 2009 - What Can I Be Doing Now?
- Coming up with a plan; what works for me?
- 1 year, 5 years, 20 years... Setting goals for yourself; making a timeline that makes sense
- The many ways of being "successful"
- What is possible? What are my options?
- What, When, Where and Why?
- Where do I start looking for information?
- How do I start to gather research and experience that is pertinent to my goals?
- What tools do I need?
October 9, 2009 - Documentation I
- Documenting your work along the way - virtually and by other means
- What information do I want the world to know about my work?
- What kinds of images show my work to its best advantage?
- Context: job search vs. studio visit vs. web presence
- Work samples: digital imaging; PhotoShop; formats; settings.
October 16, 2009 - Documentation II
- Where will my images live? How will people see them?
- Websites - making your own vs. paying for one?
- Web tools - DreamWeaver, iLife, etc.
October 30, 2009 - Writing a Statement, CV, Biography and Resume
- Why write an artist statement?
- What are the different kinds of artist statements and what are they used for?
- What is a CV? What is a Bio? What is a Resume? What is the difference?
- What information should I include in a CV?
- What are the different uses of these documents?
November 6, 2009 - Getting Your Work Out There
- How and why should I put my work out in the world?
- What are the ways that people could see my work?
- How do I gather information about various opportunities?
- Slide registries - what are they and how do they work?
- Why should I think about these organization? How can I benefit from them?
- What places exist outside of NYC for my work?
November 13, 2009 - Teaching Packets, CAA and Other Jobs
- Teaching - do you want to teach? What kind of teaching is available to you?
- Organizations for teaching positions
- Timeline for applications and conferences
- What goes into a Teaching Packet?
- Other kinds of teaching opportunities in NYC and beyond
- Where to look for arts-related positions
- How to gain experience and real-world skills
- Museum, gallery, and artist assistant opportunities
November 20, 2009 - Artist Residencies
- Why, What, When & How
- What do I need in order to apply for a residency?
- How do I decide which one to apply for?
- National and international links to residency research
December 4, 2009 - Grants and Grant-writing
- Small vs. Big; Local vs. International
- How to research? What should I know about?
- How do I apply?
- Deadlines & timelines
December 11, 2009 - Galleries
- Getting out and doing research
- Where would your work fit in?
- What spaces do you admire?
- Making a packet to send to a gallery
- Alternative spaces
- College & university galleries
- Juried shows
- Galleries in Brooklyn and elsewhere
- Creating your own opportunities
- Social networking
December 18, 2009 - What Are Some Things You Can Do That Aren't Traditional?
- What does it mean to create an "art life"?
- Staying vs. not staying in NYC - how to find and get what you need
- How to create a community of artists
- Creating your own venues
- Open studios
- Crit groups
- Art blogs of your own making