Art World
Crash Course
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of art with our new specially created workshop series, "Art World Crash Course."
Designed for visual artists and creative professionals, this interactive and engaging experience is crafted to empower you in mastering essential skills within the contemporary art landscape. Prepare to explore and refine your artistic prowess across various crucial areas.
Program
The workshop provides a thorough experience for visual artists and creative professionals looking to expand their knowledge on project management, grants and Open Calls, art marketing, PR, collector relations, and successful social media management.
Opening
8 July
Every
Saturday
June-September
Via Zoom +
Recordings
Online
English/Italian
Languages
Free Intro Webinar
Are you a visual artist or creative professional seeking to elevate your career to new heights? Look no further! Join us for an introductory webinar that will spark your interest and set the stage for an engaging workshop experience. In this webinar, we'll offer you a glimpse into the contents of every workshop and solve the doubts you might have.
Jun. 28th
19:00
Artist Statement
Is there ever a time in your artistic career when you find yourself seated at a table, puzzled about, "How to write an artist statement?” This workshop will guide you through every step:
Jul. 8th
11:00-12:00
1. Introduction of the concept
2. What is an artist statement?
3. The brainstorming phase
4. Artist statement basics
6. You have a draft – now what?
5. Red flags, harmful practices, and other traps to avoid
7. Consider your audience
Maria Myasnikova
Maria Myasnikova (b.1997) is a Russian artist and curator based in Milan, holding a BA in Fine Art (Hons) which she obtained from City and Guilds of London Art School in 2018. During her time in London, Maria was involved in a vast range of projects: assistant creative director at Baltic Art Form; studio assistant at Philip Michael Wolfson Architecture + Design; exhibition hostess for Olga Lomaka’s solo show at Saatchi Gallery; assistant to exhibition installation at the Royal Academy for the London Original Print Fair; a guide for two editions of Art Night; event coordinator at the Maidstone International Art Festival; completing an internship at Christie’s Auction House at the department of Impressionism and Modern Art; curator and sales assistant at the Signet Contemporary Art Gallery; creating a commission for three EP designs for The Somedays band as well as co-curating two exhibitions alongside her art year group at City and Guilds of London Art School.
After moving to Milan in 2018, Myasnikova turned to teaching painting and the history of art, both to children and adults, and now is Head Curator at ReA! Arte.
“I have a keen interest in developing a strong youth arts program and coordinating art events that benefit and support, above all, the art community and emerging artists.”
Open Call Application
Participating in an artist-in-residence program can provide stability, financial income, and an opportunity to grow professionally.
However, there are many different types of artist residencies, and it can be difficult to stand out among applicants. This workshop will support you with the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to have to start planning a sustainable career in the arts.
Jul. 15th
11:00-12:30
Jessica Capra
Jessica Capra is a cultural professional with ten years of experience working in The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. She initiates and develops cultural projects based on needs, created to make a change. She works for and with artists and cultural professionals. The core pillars of every project she develops are the promotion of shared knowledge, connections between people, the enhancement of their skills, and new collaborations that can create value within the current cultural situation.
Her passion for motivating, empowering, and advising others, especially young cultural professionals, and artists, led her to the creation of The Artist and The Others. A foundation based in Maastricht and Munich provides artists with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to develop their careers further while working with European partnerships. She is driven to initiate projects that create a positive impact on society and support artists in gaining the professional knowledge, skills, and connections to develop a sustainable career in the arts.
Social Media in the Arts
How to leverage social media to promote your art?
Jul. 22rd
11:00-12:00
During the workshop we will analyse some online platforms in detail and build winning strategies for each one that will enable you to make your artistic talent known to the widest possible audience of curators, art historians, gallery owners, museum directors and collectors.
Regardless of your level of familiarity with social media, this course will provide you with the skills you need to create a successful online presence and grow your following of admirers.
You will have the opportunity to improve your visibility and reach new opportunities in the art world.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn the most effective digital strategies to make your art shine: turn social media into a showcase for your talent!
Elisabetta Roncati
Born in Genova and currently residing in Milan, Elisabetta Roncati has decided to combine a university business/management education and a passion for culture with a single goal: to bring people closer to art in a clear, easily understandable and professional manner. Interested in all forms of artistic and cultural expression, contemporary and otherwise, she has two great passions: non-European art and civil rights. In 2018, she founded the registered trademark Art Nomade Milan, with which she is involved in digital dissemination on major social media.
Project Making for the Arts
Embark on an enchanting journey through the Workshop Project Making for the Arts! Our main objective is to develop skills in artistic project management and process analysis. This workshop focuses on the creative process of conceiving and realizing works of art.
We’ll delve into the fascinating interplay between artistic projects and the spaces they inhabit; uncover the hidden connections between imagery, structure, technology, spatial qualities, and the formal relationships; gain invaluable insights into the tools and techniques that unravel the profound meaning of form in art. Lastly, the workshop discusses the various languages used in art and how they help convey messages and emotions to the audience.
Jul. 29th
12:00-13:00
Pelin Zeytinci
Co-founder and creative director of Rea Arte, Pelin Zeytinci began as a visual artist and performer. In 2018, she created her art group, ULTIMATUM, which develops art projects on the basis of visual and performance art by mixing the "happening". The main point of the project is to develop communication with maximum expressive and functional freedom in time and space. In the past, she has collaborated with director Loredana Putignani, for the project between East and West "Vite di scarto", where she was a performer. She has collaborated with various agencies and artists as an art director for video projects.
Some of the people she found the opportunity to work with include Marina Abramovic, Mario Biagini, Piero Lissoni, Antonio Marras, and Aleksandr Sokurov.
Over the years, she has followed many artists as an art dealer, curator, and consultant and has always had a multidisciplinary approach building on the analysis and synthesis of each one's research.
Press Relations
With the workshop in 'Press Relations' you will learn how to get good press coverage for your artistic and cultural events. Regardless of your level of experience, this course will provide you with the necessary skills to promote yourself as an artist effectively and professionally.
Sep. 2rd
11:00-12:00
Elisabetta Roncati
Born in Genova and currently residing in Milan, Elisabetta Roncati has decided to combine a university business/management education and a passion for culture with a single goal: to bring people closer to art in a clear, easily understandable and professional manner. Interested in all forms of artistic and cultural expression, contemporary and otherwise, she has two great passions: non-European art and civil rights. In 2018, she founded the registered trademark Art Nomade Milan, with which she is involved in digital dissemination on major social media.
Art Marketing
A 360-degree overview of the best practices and tools for visual artists to successfully present and market their work online. The key topics covered in the "Art marketing" workshop will include brand awareness, online engagement, developing content, social media, and website management including a few unique tips and tricks on how to master the online sales channels as a visual artist.
Sep. 9th
11:00-12:00
Maryna Rybakova
Maryna Rybakova is a serial art & technology entrepreneur, CEO & Founder at Artsted - a platform paving the way for the new paradigm of the art market, bridging the traditional space and cutting-edge technology - allowing for physical and digital art investment insight powered by proprietary AI algorithms.
In 2020 Maryna also co-founded and is currently leading a non-profit organization, the ReA! Art Fair in Milan. She has previously collaborated with MoCDA (Museum of Digital Contemporary Art) and is an ambassador to the European Web3 Organization.
Collectors and Artists
Join this workshop designed to introduce emerging artists to the world of art collectors. During this session, you will understand the mindset of collectors, take a closer look at what they are looking for and explore how digital trends are changing the way collectors discover and purchase art.
This meeting will provide you with the tools and strategies to successfully navigate an ever-changing art market and build lasting relationships with your collectors.
Sep. 16th
11.00-12.00
Chiara Gesualdo
Chiara Gesualdo majored in Art History studies, in 2016 she moved to London where she obtained an MA in Museums Galleries and Contemporary Culture at the University of Westminster of London.
In 2021, she returns to Italy with a mission, to dedicate herself to cultural entrepreneurship in order to make art and art collecting more inclusive and accessible.
Thanks to her interest in technology and her academic background, she founded Onstream Gallery: a new model of hybrid art gallery that opens the doors of the art world to the new generation of collectorsə.
In her work as a consultant, Chiara Gesualdo accompanies aspiring and young collectorsə on the path of choosing and buying artworks and carries out her mission with Onstream Club: The meeting, discovery and training point where art lovers become art collectors.
Registration is now open!
89€
Earlybird
Registration before 1st July
100€
Package of
7 Workshops
15€
1 single Workshop
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