About the workshop
Kipaipai, meaning 'To Encourage and Inspire,' is a special program that focuses on professional practices in areas of gallery representation and museum exhibitions, self-promotion, use of social media in promotion, the importance of relevant critical writing, presentation and identifying and strategizing personal/professional goals. This workshop will help participants to immediately build their professional network through community and organic connections based on relationships and shared resources.
Through private one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students will have the rare opportunity to meet with a team of guest professionals (TBA).
The workshop will be held at Willow Pond Retreat in beautiful Edna Valley, California with local fare provided for daily lunches, and optional morning and evening activities. Through private one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students will have the rare opportunity to meet with a team of guest professionals.
16 participants will be selected by our Jury of professionals for a two-day workshop focused on best professional practices in the creative industry. Accepted artists will be notified by Tuesday, February 20, 2024 and must pay their tuition of $900 in advance in order to hold their place. Artists are responsible for their own travel and housing expenses. Special rates for housing have been acquired. Workshop will run Saturday - Sunday, June 15 - 16 from 9am - 4pm, with optional morning and evening activities at Willow Pond Retreat and surrounding vineyards. Check in for artists will be Friday, June 14, 2024 after 3pm. Deadline to apply is February 20, 2024 at 5 pm. Housing is not included in tuition however special rates have been reserved at a local hotel and artists are responsible for their travel and housing expenses. If invited to participate each artist must pay their deposit of $500 by March 20, 2024 to hold their spot in the workshop. With tuition paid in full by May 1, 2024.
Application Requirements
Applicants must speak and understand English and complete the application including answer all questions and include images and artist statement.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must speak and understand English, have a working practice in the visual arts (curators welcome), and fill out the application completely.
The workshop will run from June 14 - 16, 2024 in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Enjoy some pictures of the beautiful property where the workshop will be held!
