This special program at Willow Pond Retreat in beautiful Edna Valley, California will focus on professional practices in areas of gallery representation and museum exhibitions, self-promotion, use of social media in promotion, the importance of relevant critical writing, presentation, and identifying and strategizing personal/professional goals.

The workshop will take place January 31 - February 2, 2025 with local fare provided for daily breakfast and lunch with optional morning and evening activities. Through private one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students will have the rare opportunity to meet with a team of guest professionals.

16 participants will be selected by our Jury of professionals for a two-day workshop focused on best professional practices in the creative industry. Accepted artists will be notified by Friday, November 1, 2024 and must pay their tuition of $950 in advance in order to hold their place.  Artists are responsible for their own travel and housing expenses. Check in for artists will be Friday, January 31, 2025 after 3pm for welcome mixer at 5pm. Workshop will run Saturday - Sunday, February 1-2 from 9am - 4:30pm, with optional morning and evening activities at Willow Pond Retreat and surrounding vineyards. Deadline to apply is October 28, 2024 at 5 pm. Housing is not included in tuition however special rates have been reserved at a local hotel and artists are responsible for their travel and housing expenses. If invited to participate each artist must pay their deposit of $500 by November 15, 2024 to hold their spot in the workshop. With tuition paid in full by December 31, 2024.

Application Requirements

Applicants must speak and understand English and complete the application including answer all questions and include images and artist statement.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must speak and understand English, have a working practice in the visual arts (curators welcome), and fill out the application completely.