A-School: Professional Development and Community Building Series for Artists in the Central Island Region
A-School is a space where creatives in the Central Island Region can learn skills and meet other artists to level-up their practice. The program series includes facilitated sessions led by professionals in the arts including working artists, curators, art educators, arts programmers, exhibition designers, arts administrators, grant writers, and more
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Please register below for the upcoming session(s). CV/Arts staff will contact you by email after checkout to confirm additional session details:
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Session 1: A-School Program Launch, January 25, 7-8:30 p.m. - Virtual
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Intro and overview of A-School, a new program series that responds to identified needs in our community. What do upcoming skill + knowledge sharing, community building and critique sessions will look like? We will also survey participants and ask them to tell us what they need for their own professional development needs. Location: Virtual (link to Zoom meeting will be sent after registration).
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Session 2: Show and Tell: Critique, February 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Location: Comox Valley Art Gallery Board Room (2nd floor), 580 Duncan Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2M7
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Our community building and critique sessions offer an opportunity for creatives in our region to connect with other artists and if desired, use a segment during the session to present a new body of work, ask for direction, run ideas by colleagues, share opportunities, ask questions, provide or receive feedback and ultimately, build community by getting out of the studio.
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Session 3: Show and Tell: Critique, Fri, March 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Location: TBD
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Our community building and critique sessions offer an opportunity for creatives in our region to connect with other artists and if desired, use a segment during the session to present a new body of work, ask for direction, run ideas by colleagues, share opportunities, ask questions, provide or receive feedback and ultimately, build community by getting out of the studio.
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Session 4: Navigating the Art Market with Illana Hester | Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Location: Comox Valley Art Gallery Board Room (2nd floor), 580 Duncan Ave.
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Join us for an interactive lecture with Illana Hester, curator and arts business expert, as she delves into the dynamics of the business of creatives. This unique chat will offer invaluable insights into understanding the positioning of artists within the contemporary business landscape. Illana will share strategies for navigating the complexities of the art marketplace. Participants will have the chance to engage directly with Illana, asking questions and gaining practical advice. This event serves as a platform for artists to connect, fostering a supportive community that extends beyond the confines of their studios. Don't miss out on this enriching experience that promises to empower and inspire artists to thrive in the ever-evolving art industry.
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