The Artist Toolbox is a statewide initiative designed by CMCA to provide professional development opportunities to artists in response to the changing dynamics of today’s arts and culture sectors.
The Artist Toolbox Workshop is designed for artists who want to develop the skills necessary to successfully represent themselves and advance professionally. Creating a strong body of work is the most important part of being an artist, but how do you pay the bills, juggle time, money, studio and life?
These workshops are a deep dive into hi-priority topics such as image documentation, finding exhibiting venues, artist/gallery relationships, writing an artist’s statement, bio and resume, building a website, networking, getting exposure, social media, grant writing, residencies, time and money management, and sustaining an ongoing professional creative practice.
Artist Toolbox | Marine Data for Design
Sunday, February 2 1:00 – 4:00pm | In-person at CMCA Free for all participants | 20 spots max Regi...
February 2 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
View past Toolbox Videos
Residency Panel Discussion | November 30, 2022
featuring Chantal Harris (Monson Arts), Leith MacDonald (Monhegan Artists’ Residency), and Yael Reinharz (Surf Point Foundation).
Taxes for Artists with Hannah Cole | March 4, 2021
Click here for Artist Toolbox notes
Kim Bernard’s Artist Toolbox Talk at CMCA – February 2, 2020
Advice from art world insiders
Jerry Saltz: How to be an Artist
The 3 Things Every Artist Should Have For a Digital Presence
How to Use Instagram as an Artist
Series of short articles on a variety of useful topics
The Working Artist’s Guide | Artsy Editorial
What Artists Need to Know About US Taxes | Hyperallergic
Studio Visits: Do’s and Don’t’s
The Artist Statement and Why They Mostly Suck | BMoreArt
National listing of exhibitions, call for artists, helpful Artalk blog
Maine art news, listing of galleries & art organizations
http://cafedesartistes.mainegalleryguide.com/
Extensive listing of opportunities for artists
A Viral List of Hundreds of Opportunities for Artists, Compiled by One Person to Encourage Community
View List
Useful publications
The Art Rules: Wisdom and Guidance from Art World Experts by Paul Klein
Art Inc. The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist by Lisa Congdon
Video Tutorials
Video Tutorial: Documenting your Artwork with an iPhone
How to submit your work on Submittable
The Artist Toolbox is made possible by major support from the Roxanne Quimby Foundation.
FMI please email artisttoolbox@cmcanow.org.