SFAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS
with Stephen C. Wagner
Register for ArtSpan Discounted Prices of $10 for
ALL SFAN PROGRAMS ON-LINE VIA ZOOM:
ALL SFAN PROGRAMS ON-LINE VIA ZOOM:
Enjoy discounted prices for our 1-hour online programs via Zoom as part of ArtSpan's offerings of SFAN Professional Development Programs for Artists. Join us online with Stephen C. Wagner, an experienced Gallerist, Professional Artist, Art Instructor, and Professional Development Educator who has served as the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA from 2010 to 2023.
Take advantage of this special offer and register for these select SFAN programs at the exclusive fee of $10 per person, a 60% discount from the regular price of $25 per person. Elevate your artistic journey with expert guidance and insights into the art world!
Take advantage of this special offer and register for these select SFAN programs at the exclusive fee of $10 per person, a 60% discount from the regular price of $25 per person. Elevate your artistic journey with expert guidance and insights into the art world!
SFAN programs for ArtSpan Artist Members $10 per person
regularly $35 and $25 each
regularly $35 and $25 each
Register in advance to reserve your space.
An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to the ZOOM on-line program session.
Programs are not recorded. / PDF files of all content available after each program.
An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to the ZOOM on-line program session.
Programs are not recorded. / PDF files of all content available after each program.
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Monday, January 12th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hours
WHAT SELLS: Creating a Saleable Body of Work - learn to create a body of art that sells, hear specific & detailed suggestions on planning themes & series, titles, style, media, scale, pricing, signatures, presentation, framing, and certificates of authenticity |
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Monday, January 26th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hours
ARTICULATE: Writing Your Artist Statement - gain insight into creating a cohesive body of work & signature style, learn to focus on what you want to communicate in your artwork, learn to write an impressive & effective Artist Statement, includes valuable tips and suggestions to make your statement clear and concise, with examples |
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Monday, February 9th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hours
AWESOME WEBSITES: Create an Attention-Grabbing Portfolio Site - gain insight into creating & designing a lean and mean website that will attract art galleries and potential buyers, including recommendations for optimal organization & site navigation, increase search engine optimization, and tips & suggestions to write your biography, artist resume, exhibit history, and cover letters to galleries |
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Monday, February 23rd, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hour
THE JURY IS IN: Entering Juried Art Shows - learn about juried exhibitions to build your exhibit history and gain exposure, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, and how to manage your entries |
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Monday, March 9th 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 1-Hour
BREAK OUT: Alternative Avenues to Exhibit & Sell Your Art - learn about the myriad of opportunities for visual artists to showcase and sell their artwork independently from the traditional gallery structures and reach a broader and more diverse audience, exhibiting in alternative venues, and generating income through subscription services, on-line galleries, art rental & leasing, and classes |
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Monday, March 23rd, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 1-Hour
RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Stand Out & Shine - learn how to establish yourself as professional artist, expand your visibility, increase your chances of success, and discover expectations held by gallerists and art consultants |
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Monday, April 6th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hours
EXTEND YOUR REACH: Working with Art Consultants & Interior Designers - learn the ins and outs of working with Art Consultants, Corporate Art Dealers, and Interior Designers, including how to research & contact them, design your website to attract them, determine appropriate subject matter, negotiate contracts & deposits, and strategies to create custom work & commissions for projects |
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Monday, April 20th, 6-8PM 2-Hours
GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER: A Basic Game Plan for Your Artist Career - learn about creating a cohesive body of work, titling your work, creating a pricing structure, framing, managing your inventory, documenting your artwork, writing an artist statement, designing your website, promoting your events, building your exhibit history, and approaching art galleries |
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Monday, May 4th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hour
OPEN YOUR DOORS: Prepare for Your Open Studios - learn helpful tips and suggestions to prepare your artwork, your space, and yourself for participation in Open Studios events, includes promoting your event, pricing your artwork and making sales |
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Monday, May 18th, 5-7PM PT / 7-9PM CT 2-Hours
RING IT UP: Selling Your Artwork thru Retail Stores - learn how to find your target market, select retail stores to approach, set your wholesale goals, create a product line, set retail prices, set wholesale terms, create sell sheets, developing relationships with merchants, write orders, and make sure you get reorders |
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Monday, June 1st, 6-7PM 1-Hour
ARTIFICIAL ART: The Impact of AI on Artists - explore the multifaceted impact of AI on visual artists, with analysis and insight into both the challenges and positive effects that arise from the integration of AI technologies into the creation of visual art |
Stephen C. Wagner
Gallerist, Professional Artist, Educator, Guest Speaker
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Stephen C. Wagner has studied art since the age of six, including workshops at the Witte Museum, Trinity University, and private study, all in his hometown of San Antonio, TX. During his early years, Stephen showed his work in many venues, including juried shows, art fairs, coffeehouses, and art galleries. He obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington in painting and graphic communication. Stephen has exhibited and sold his art in galleries in London, Chicago, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, Palm Springs, Sun Valley, and Kauai. His artwork is included in the permanent collections of the Riverside Art Museum and the Museum of the Living Artist, and in the corporate collections of Johnson & Johnson and Kaiser Permanente.
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Stephen runs the Star Fine Artist Network where he coordinates program for the professional development for artists. He encourages other artists to commit to their artwork and take the steps necessary to become more successful through his guest speaking on professional development for artists at art organizations throughout California. His lectures offer artists insight to jump-start their artist career, obtain clear focus on their intention for their artwork, create a strategic plan for their artist career, compile an impressive artist packet, and master the business of art. Stephen also provides one-on-one consultations with artists to develop strategies, goals, and actions plans. www.sfartistnetwork.org
Stephen was the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco from 2010 to 2023, featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, ten artist studios, and a coffee shop. www.arc-sf.com
Stephen was the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco from 2010 to 2023, featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, ten artist studios, and a coffee shop. www.arc-sf.com
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“You showed up with spot on, honest, clear, actionable feedback for us, and did so with energy and engagement. I left energized and percolating. There’s much to learn and I so appreciate you pulling these programs together in such a professional way. Everyone in attendance was abuzz about what an excellent program it was.” - Rachel Davis, artist
