
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 dive deep 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 | Critical Reading Group
Monday, April 10 | 6-7pm Zoom| $10 to participate Pre-registration required; limited to 12 participa...
April 10 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Critical Reading Group
Tuesday, April 25 | 7:30pm Zoom| $10 to participate Pre-registration required; limited to 12 partici...
April 25 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Artist Toolbox | Critical Reading Group
Monday, March 13 | 6-7pm Zoom| $10 to participate Pre-registration required; limited to 12 participa...
March 13 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Critical Reading Group
Tuesday, February 28 | 6-7pm Zoom| $10 to participate Pre-registration required; limited to 12 parti...
February 28 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Grant Writing Workshop
Saturday, January 14 10am-5pm In-person at CMCA or Zoom| $10 to participate Pre-registration require...
January 14 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Residency Panel + Networking
Wednesday, November 30 | 6:00-7:30pm | In-person at CMCA + streamed on Zoom Admission to this event ...
November 30, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmToolbox Topics | Public Art
Toolbox Topics Thursday, May 13 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into one...
May 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Online Art Sales
Toolbox Topics Thursday, March 25 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into o...
March 25, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Organizing Your Inventory
Toolbox Topics Thursday, March 18 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into o...
March 18, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Q&A with Tim Peterson
Toolbox Topics Thursday, March 11 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into o...
March 11, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop
Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $40 to participate Pre-registration req...
March 8, 2021 | 6:00 pm - March 29, 2021 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Taxes for Artists with Hannah Cole
Thursday, March 4 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | Free Is my art a business or a hobby? How do I ded...
March 4, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Art Business Basics
Toolbox Topics Thursday, February 25 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
February 25, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Artist Talk
Toolbox Topics Thursday, February 18 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
February 18, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Grant Writing Deconstructed
Wednesdays, February 17, 24, March 3, 10 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $40 to participate Pre-regi...
February 17, 2021 | 6:00 pm - March 10, 2021 | 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Crowdfunding
Toolbox Topics Thursday, February 11 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
February 11, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Grant Writing
Toolbox Topics Thursday, February 4 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
February 4, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Cultivating an Audience
Toolbox Topics Thursday, January 28 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
January 28, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Networking
Toolbox Topics Thursday, January 21 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
January 21, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Commissions
Toolbox Topics Thursday, January 14 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
January 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Time Management
Toolbox Topics Thursday, January 7 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into ...
January 7, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop
Mondays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $40 to participate Pre-registration r...
January 4, 2021 | 6:00 pm - January 25, 2021 | 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Getting Exposure
Toolbox Topics Thursday, December 17 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
December 17, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Gallery Representation
Toolbox Topics Thursday, December 10 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
December 10, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Websites
Toolbox Topics Thursday, December 3 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
December 3, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Social Media
Toolbox Topics Thursday, November 19 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
November 19, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Grant Writing
Toolbox Topics Thursday, November 12 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive int...
November 12, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Income + Expenses
Toolbox Topics Thursday, November 5 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
November 5, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Pricing Your Art
Toolbox Topics Thursday, October 29 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
October 29, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmToolbox Topics | Protecting Your Work
Toolbox Topics Thursday, October 22 Free | 7pm | Facebook Live Toolbox Topics offer a deep dive into...
October 22, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | CMCA
Monday – Thursday, August 24-27 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $30 to participate Pre-registr...
August 24, 2020 | 6:00 pm - August 27, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | Tides Institute | Eastport, ME
Monday – Thursday, August 3-6 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $30 to participate Pre-registrat...
August 3, 2020 | 6:00 pm - August 6, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | CMCA
Monday – Thursday, July 27 – 30 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $30 to participate Pre-r...
July 27, 2020 | 6:00 pm - July 30, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | CMCA
Monday – Thursday, July 13 – 16 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $30 to participate Pre-r...
July 13, 2020 | 6:00 pm - July 16, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Zoom Talk
Tueaday, June 16, 6:30 – 8pm | Online Zoom | Free Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8302448...
June 16, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Zoom Talk
Sunday, June 14, 6:30 – 8pm | Online Zoom | Free Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85127769...
June 14, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | Waterville Creates | Waterville, ME
Waterville Creates | Waterville, ME Monday – Thursday, June 8-11 | 6-8pm Zoom Workshop Pre-reg...
June 8, 2020 | 6:00 pm - June 11, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | Waterfall Arts | Belfast, ME
Waterfall Arts, Belfast, ME Monday – Thursday, June 1-4 | 6-8pm Zoom Workshop Pre-registration...
June 1, 2020 | 6:00 pm - June 4, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | CMCA
Monday – Thursday, May 25 – 28 | 6 – 8pm Zoom Workshop | $30 to participate Pre-re...
May 25, 2020 | 6:00 pm - May 28, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Zoom Talk
Sunday, May 24, 6:30 – 8pm | Online Zoom | Free Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/844512950...
May 24, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Workshop | Engine | Biddeford, ME
Engine, Biddeford, ME Monday – Thursday, May 18-21 | 6-8pm Zoom Workshop Pre-registration requ...
May 18, 2020 | 6:00 pm - May 21, 2020 | 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox | Zoom Talk
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 – 8pm | Online Zoom | Free Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81524890...
May 12, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Talk | Tides Institute | Eastport, ME
Tides Institute, Eastport, ME Saturday, May 9 | 1 pm Presented by Kim Bernard, The Artist Toolbox Ta...
May 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm*POSTPONED* Artist Toolbox Talk | Waterville Creates | Waterville, ME
*Event is postponed, new date TBD* Waterville Creates, Waterville, ME Presented by Kim Bernard, The ...
April 29, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm*POSTPONED* Artist Toolbox Talk | Monson Arts | Monson, ME
Event is postponed, new date TBD Monson Arts, Monson, ME Presented by Kim Bernard, The Artist Toolbo...
March 25, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Talk | Waterfall Arts | Belfast, ME
Waterfall Arts, Belfast, ME Wednesday, March 11 | 6 pm Presented by Kim Bernard, The Artist Toolbox ...
March 11, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Talk | Engine | Biddeford, ME
Engine, Biddeford, ME Wednesday, March 4 | 6 pm Presented by Kim Bernard, The Artist Toolbox Talk in...
March 4, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Talk | Indigo Arts Alliance | Portland, ME
Indigo Arts Alliance, Portland, ME Wednesday, February 26| 6 pm Presented by Kim Bernard, The Artist...
February 26, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmArtist Toolbox Talk
Sunday, February 2| 3-5 pm CMCA Members free; others with admission | No pre-registration necessaryÂ...
February 2, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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 ArtistÂ
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
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National listing of exhibitions, call for artists, helpful Artalk blog
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Maine art news, listing of galleries & art organizationsÂ
http://cafedesartistes.mainegalleryguide.com/
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Extensive listing of opportunities for artists
A Viral List of Hundreds of Opportunities for Artists, Compiled by One Person to Encourage Community
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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.