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Thousands of artists and arts administrators participate in the Americans for the Arts Convention each June. Photo courtesy of Americans for the Arts.
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Tap Into Creative Genius
Creating artwork, selling artwork, and building a network are important aspects of any artist's career. Shared experience and expertise can spark ideas and innovation, or sharpen skills. Professional development offers that.
Finding the right training experience can be challenging. Ask questions to narrow your choices:
- What do you want to achieve? What do you want to learn? Determine your goals.
- Are you interested in working with a college in a formal program? Are you comfortable taking a workshop at your local arts organization? Are you interested in vendor-specific training focusing on the type of work you create? Select the right institution.
- Do you prefer in-person group work? Or is an online forum or webinar more your speed? Select a format that works for you.
Exercise due diligence. Before you enroll, ask questions of the organization hosting the training. Post on social media to ask friends if they have any experience with the workshop. Trainings are an investment, so choose wisely.
Many organizations offer both online and in-person workshops, convenings, and conferences. Here are a few to check out:
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