Free Professional Development Workshops
Professional Development Workshop series for Fiscal Year 2025:
The Office of the Arts is collaborating with ArtsFairfax, the Arlington Cultural Affairs, and the New York Foundation for the Arts to offer a series of FREE professional development and capacity virtual workshops. Please share this information with individuals and organizations you feel might be interested in participating. Below, find the workshop offerings for November. To learn more about the upcoming workshops offered through the rest of this Fiscal Year click here.
Nailing the Application: A Guide to Artist Open Calls, facilitated by New York Foundation for the Arts Part 1: The Narrative
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
To be an artist is to constantly apply for things. Many creative opportunities–from residencies to exhibitions–start with an open call. How can you ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when submitting these applications?
Drawing upon the perspective of arts decision-makers who run residencies, jury exhibitions, and review project proposals, this panel discussion will focus on the written portion of applications, and cover:
This session will cover:
• Where to find open calls for art exhibitions, residencies, and more
• How to determine if an opportunity is right for you
• What reviewers like to see in the application statement/narrative
• The different types of calls for entries, and how to approach each
• Common misconceptions about the writing, and how to avoid them
Time for Q&A will be provided.
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 1 will focus on the narrative, or written components, of the application. Part 2: Work Samples will focus on the work sample components; click here for more information.
Nailing the Application: A Guide to Artist Open Calls, facilitated by New York Foundation for the Arts
Part 2: Work Samples
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
To be an artist is to constantly apply for things. Many creative opportunities–from residencies to exhibitions–start with an open call. How can you ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when submitting these applications?
Drawing upon the perspective of arts decision-makers who run residencies, jury exhibitions, and review project proposals, this panel discussion will focus on the work sample portion of applications, and cover:
This session will cover:
• Tips for compiling and presenting your work samples
• Common errors reviewers see among portfolios, and how to avoid them
• How to approach work sample submissions as telling a story
• What “cohesive” looks like when you make lots of different things
• Insights into the behind-the-scenes review process
Click here for more information.
Photographing Your Artwork
- The Zero Budget Guide to Photographing Your Artwork (Article, The Art League)
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Photographing Artwork: Your Essential Guide for Jury-Ready Images (Article, Café)
- The Art of the Application | Representing Your Artwork Online (Article, New York Foundation For the Arts)
- How to Photograph Your Art (Video, Royal Academy of Arts)
- Photographing Works of Art (PDF Document, University of Toledo)
- How to Photograph Your Artwork (Video, Utah Arts & Museums)