Get It: Pursuing Artist Opportunities

This two-part series led by artist, writer, and independent curator Virginia Broersma, will cover the fundamentals that emerging visual artists need to know in order to present themselves professionally and competitively for career-expanding opportunities. These online workshops are offered by the Irvine Fine Arts Center and are free for participants. Registration is required. 

Part 1: Preparing for Opportunities

May 28, 10:30 a.m. - noon

This workshop will cover the four essentials that artists should prepare in advance of applying for exhibition opportunities: their CV/Resume, Artist Biography, Artist Statement, and images of their work. These four elements are standard when applying to open call opportunities, and are often asked for by curators and exhibition spaces when considering developing a professional relationship with a new artist.

In this presentation, artist Virginia Broersma will cover each of these components including what the basic expectations are, pitfalls to avoid, and tips and resources for getting these materials together. Broersma will explain what purpose each component serves, and how you can shape them for particular opportunities. 

Part 2: Finding Opportunities

June 25, 10:30 a.m. - noon

Many artists are unaware of the opportunities they can pursue to share and fund their artwork. Knowing how to look for these opportunities and determine what could be of value at any stage in your career is a significant component of being proactive in your art practice. 

In this presentation, artist Virginia Broersma will be discussing different types of artist opportunities such as grants, juried shows, residencies and more.  Examples will be provided to highlight what artists should look for in assessing the value of each opportunity.