REGISTRATION FOR
SFAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS
On-Line Via Zoom
- with Stephen C. Wagner
Gallerist, Professional Artist, Art Instructor & Professional Development Educator
Managing Partner at Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2010-2023
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.
PROGRAMS FOR 2026:
PROGRAMS START AT: 6PM PT / 7PM MT / 8PM CT / 9PM ET
PROGRAMS START AT: 6PM PT / 7PM MT / 8PM CT / 9PM ET
2-Hour programs $35 per person / 1-Hour programs $25 per person
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Monday, June 1st, 6-7PM PT / 8-9PM CT 1-Hour
AI AS YOUR ALLY: How Artists Can Use Artificial Intelligence - explore how visual artists can harness AI as a powerful studio assistant supporting research, generating ideas, organizing references, drafting statements, refining proposals, and streamlining administrative tasks. Rather than focusing on disruption, we examine practical ways AI can work for artists, enhancing creativity, expanding knowledge, and freeing up more time for meaningful artistic production. |
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Monday, August 31st, 6-7PM PT / 8-9PM CT 1-Hour
START SPREADING THE NEWS: Creating Effective Email Newsletters - explore the principles and strategies behind crafting effective email newsletters, delving into the importance of content creation, design elements, audience engagement and the utilization of analytics |
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Monday, September 21st, 6-7PM PT / 8-9PM CT 1-Hour
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Writing an Effective Press Release - learn how to identify newsworthy angles and find a great news story hook, the best way to write and format press releases for easy readability, what to do to make sure your release gets read, improve your search engine optimization and visibility, with examples and templates |
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Monday, October 5th, 6-7PM PT / 8-9PM CT 1-Hour
WRITE IT OUT: Crafting Your Artist Bio, Resume, & CV - delve into the nuances a well-crafted resume tailored specifically for artists, exploring the essential elements that can create a professional narrative and elevate their careers in a competitive art industry |
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Monday, October 19th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hours
TALK THE TALK: Talking About Your Artwork - learn to overcome your fear of public speaking, identify interesting aspects about your artwork, keep your audience focused, speak during Zoom events, and creating an Artist Statement |
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Monday, November 2nd, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hour
UP YOUR GAME: Approaching Art Galleries for Representation - learn about identifying art markets, researching art galleries, establishing gallery criteria, contacting art galleries, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, and private sales |
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Monday, November 16th, 6-7PM PT / 8-9PM CT 1-Hours
GRAB THE BRASS RING: Navigating the Path to Museum Exhibitions - learn multifaceted strategies that artists can employ to get their artwork noticed by art museums and ultimately secure coveted exhibition opportunities |
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Monday, November 30th, 6-8PM PT / 8-10PM CT 2-Hours
FUND ME: How to Apply for Artist Grants & Residencies - learn where to find listings for artist grant and residency opportunities, how to create innovative concepts and projects to submit, how to write compelling proposals, planning your budgets, preparing your documents and attachments, and completing applications |
Stephen C. Wagner, Professional Development Educator
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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 is the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco, featuring ten renovated artist studios, a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, and coffee shop. www.arc-sf.com
Stephen is the Managing Partner at Arc Gallery & Studios in San Francisco, featuring ten renovated artist studios, a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, two smaller galleries, an art education center, and coffee shop. www.arc-sf.com
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“I was in attendance for your webinar last night and I very much enjoyed it. I learned more in those two hours of nonstop, pertinent information than I had in a similar 5-week course that I took in June. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and vast experience with those of us who are entering the art world at such a tumultuous time.” - Stacey Gregory
