Designed to be valuable for artists at all stages in their practice, this workshop will focus on the foundations and guiding principles towards a successful and fulfilling career as an artist. Knowing that there are many different avenues to pursue in the art world, we will cover commercial and non-commercial art practices as well as aspects of self-promotion, self-advocating, targeting your audience and refining your personal style. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions as ample time will be reserved for a comprehensive Q&A session to address specific concerns and scenarios.
The workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive a Zoom link via email.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.
Tickets: $30
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About the Facilitator:
Peter Gynd is a fifth-generation artist, independent curator and former gallery director. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Peter has 10 years of experience in the New York art world curating exhibitions at galleries, art fairs and institutions, including a permanent exhibition at the Foundation Center New York and an acclaimed two-person presentation at SPRING/BREAK Art Show in 2015. From 2016-2020, Peter was the Director at Lesley Heller Gallery in Manhattan’s Lower East Side gallery neighborhood, producing exhibitions by world-renowned artists and up-and-coming stars. The gallery’s exhibitions were regularly featured in publications such as The New York Times, Artforum, Art in America, Sculpture Magazine and Hyperallergic. He has been a guest critic at The Art Students League, Residency Unlimited, Kunstraum, ChaNorth Artist Residency; a consultant at NYFA’s Doctors Hours; guest lecturer at Pratt Institute and LIU Post; and guest juror for numerous exhibitions. Peter combines his multi-faceted experience with a passion for arts education and engagement to offer a unique perspective into today's contemporary art world.