I lecture on a wide range of professional development topics for artists. I provide accurate, up to date information that is concise and easy to understand for artists of all backgrounds.
I have done consulting and faculty training for school districts, universities, and colleges. Lecture topics can be customized to suit the needs and budget of your program.
About
I was taught in academia for 16 years as an Adjunct Professor at the RISD, Wellesley College, Lesley University, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
My artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Mark Miller Gallery, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more.
I received an artist fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
I have written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the National Art Education conference, and in Vancouver & China.
Press includes Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, WCVB Chronicle, & WBUR.
Lecture Topics
Shifting Your Mindset to Teach Remotely
The most fundamental shift to remote teaching is a dramatic change that has to happen in your mindset as a teacher.
We’ll discuss how remote teaching is not just a physical change, but also one that has to happen on a more fundamental level in terms of how we approach teaching and relate to our students.
Social Media for Artists
Social Media is an essential component of being a professional today. Find out which social media platform is best suited to your needs as a visual artist, and learn concrete strategies which will help you use social media effectively.
Learn about the social media platforms available, and get practical, straightforward advice for how you can best harness these platforms to pursue their career goals.
Remote Learning: Platforms, Communication & Content
With an overwhelming number of options for remote teaching and content available today, this workshop will explain options for how to translate your brick and mortar course in order to custom tailor a smooth, streamlined set of communication and content platforms.
We’ll discuss live video vs. pre-recorded video, how to communicate effectively with students online, options for group communication, audio content vs. video content, options and formats for running group and individual critiques, and more.
Artist Websites
Having an effective artist website is a major part of being a visual artist today. The artist’s website is the base where an artist can show the scope of their artwork.
Creating a clean, easy to navigate artist website is surprisingly difficult with a whole host of challenges.
Get practical advice for simple actions you can take to clean up and reorganize your artist website so it can better serve your needs as an artist. Lecture will be followed by a QA session.
Remote Learning: Technology & Equipment
This workshop will demonstrate and review the nuts and bolts of how to create a flexible, physical set up to do studio art demos online.
We will provide detailed info on recommended equipment, (including equipment to avoid) such as webcams, mics, lighting, etc., how to troubleshoot common problems such adjusting camera angles, blocked camera views, how to stream live video, free streaming software options like OBS, and more.
Business Tips for Artists
Being a visual artist is more than creating the artwork. In this lecture, learn the nuts and bolts of the business of being a visual artist.
Get practical tips on pricing your artwork, creating email lists, business cards, print materials, artist grants, networking, booking exhibitions, taxes, art commissions, and more.
Selling Your Art Online
Today, selling your artwork online can be highly effective and profitable. With so many options out there, what is the best one for you?
Find out in this lecture where you will learn how to price your artwork, various platforms for selling, how to set up your shop, shipping details, marketing strategies, presenting your artwork to maximize visibility, and more.
Start & Grow a YouTube Channel
YouTube is one of the most powerful and exciting platforms online today, offering endless opportunities to connect with a global audience by sharing videos of all types.
You’ll get insight on topics like how to monetize your channel, coming up with ideas for video content, building an audience, promoting your channel, live streaming, equipment, editing software, and more.
How to Film & Edit Video Shorts
Short videos are a great way to get visibility as an artist!
This lecture provides ideas for creating short videos for use on social media as well as practical info on easy software you can use for editing, adding graphics, stills of art, and captions.
Get tips for how to combine still image shooting video footage that will produce a dynamic and engaging video short.
Credentials
Faculty training lectures
Pro Development Lectures
- Arlington Center for the Arts
- Artspace
- ArtsWorcester
- Attleboro Arts Museum
- Cambridge Art Association
- Carey Memorial Library
- Danforth Museum
- Fitchburg Art Museum
- Lexington Arts & Crafts Society
- Newton Artist’s Association
- Nevada Arts Council
- Munroe Center for the Arts
- Poster House Museum
- RISD Museum
- Wellesley Library