Professional Identity for Working Artists: Presentations and Portfolios

This workshop focuses on how artists present themselves visually and strategically to galleries, clients, commissioners, and opportunities. Participants will explore how to choose portfolio pieces, identify their audience, and present their work digitally in ways that feel professional and aligned with their goals.

This is an interactive, feedback-based session. Prior to the workshop, participants will submit 5 images that represent their practice. During the session, we’ll print and review them together to discuss:

• Who is your audience?
• What opportunities fit your work?
• What makes a strong portfolio (and what weakens one)?
• When Instagram is enough—and when it’s not
• What a professional presentation looks like for galleries and applications
• How to align your statement, bio, and visuals into one cohesive story

This workshop is about strategy, clarity, and seeing your work the way others see it.

You will leave with:

✔ A clearer sense of your audience

✔ A stronger, more intentional portfolio selection

✔ Feedback on how and where to present your work digitally

✔ A plan for presenting yourself professionally

Ideal for artists who already have statements/bios but aren’t sure how to show their work effectively.

Parking:

• Street Parking is metered.
• There is ample street parking on Baltimore Ave. The Highland Avenue parking lot (18 N Highland Ave.) is brightly lit and half a block away.

First Floor Accessibility

• Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.
• Approachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter, providing ease of access for everyone.
• Accessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.
• Wide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.