Professional Practice is Lane Arts Council’s new professional development program for artists and creatives. Participants learn together through an ongoing four month series of workshops paired with group discussions.
Workshops feature presentations from local experts, individual and group work, and assignments to be completed following the workshop. Participants then come back together two weeks after the workshop for group discussion with an artist facilitator and to debrief completed work.
Artists are highly encouraged to sign up for the full series to benefit from ongoing learning and a collaborative learning cohort.
Registration for the full series: $100
(If you cannot attend the full series, you can sign up for any single workshop and discussion for $30.)
Once you have registered, please process your registration fee here or call 541-485-2278 to pay over the phone.
Please note: This workshops series will take place in Eugene. Looking for our workshops happening in Florence? Find info and registration here!
#1 Speak and Write About Your Art
WORKSHOP: Tuesday, February 4th, 4-6pm
LCC Mary Spilde Downtown Center, 101 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Presented by Vicki Amorose
DISCUSSION: Tuesday, February 18th, 4:30-6pm
942 Olive St Building, Eugene
Facilitated by Vicki Amorose
For visual artists who want to approach new opportunities with better self-promotion, communicating clearly about your work is essential. This workshop and discussion engages spoken and written prompts along with group interaction to increase your ability to make clear, concise statements. We’ll discuss different types of audiences and help each other gain confidence to find the right words. Read more
#2 Galleries and Exhibitions
WORKSHOP (PANEL): Tuesday, March 3rd, 4-6pm
LCC Mary Spilde Downtown Center, 101 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Panel discussion and presentation with Sandee McGee (Umpqua Valley Art Association), Michael Fisher (Maude Kerns Center for the Arts), and Mike Bray (Ditch Projects)
DISCUSSION: Tuesday, March 17th, 4:30-6pm
Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene
#3 Entrepreneurship for Artists: Making a Living Doing What You Love
WORKSHOP: Tuesday, March 31st, 4-6pm
Video recording emailed to registrants
Presented by Rachel Rosenkoetter
DISCUSSION: Tuesday, April 14th, 4:30-6pm
Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene