Piano Nobile Gallery
Centennial Concert Hall
Artist: Various
Date: November 13, 2011 – January 29, 2012
Title: Pulse Gallery in Concert with Manitoba Artists
Pulse Gallery showcases the diversity of 12 talented Manitoban artists with works on display by: Kathleen Black, Garry Budyk, Kathleen Crosby, Cindy Dyson, Peter Dumans, Naomi Gerrard, Fabiola Marabotto, Wayne Purvis, Gail Sawatzky, Anthony Steffes, Dale Turner and Sandra Wiebe. From original acrylics, water colours and mixed media paintings, to photography, glass, metal and fiber arts, Pulse Gallery highlights some of Manitoba's unique and beautiful creations. Pulse Gallery is located in the historic Johnston Terminal at Winnipeg's renowned Forks development and is open from 11a.m.-6p.m. daily.
For further information on the artist or the Piano Nobile Gallery, please contact Justin Waterman at 221-5446 or jh2oman@live.com
Opportunities from Cre8ery
To assist artists with marketing, promotion, exhibitions, & their artist careers, Jordan Miller, director of cre8ery, will be instructing on these professional series. Each Seminar is $20--bring a pen and notebook! or 5 workshops for $90. Please register in advance by calling (204) 944-0809. 5 students per class is the minimum to a max of 25 students. Follow this link for the online version: http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=290&Itemid=92
Art Portfolio Development
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1-3 pm
Revise your artist statement and artist biography. Don't have one? That is okay--we'll start from scratch! Learn how to strengthen your portfolio, learn the mistakes galleries see too often.....
"The Blunt & Obvious for the Oblivious" an art-marketing workshop
Sunday, March 11, 2012, 1-3 pm
This workshop explains how to sell and package yourself as a visual artist. Working on your art is one thing—presenting yourself as an artist is another. Items such as Portfolio development, CVs, artist statements, bios, websites, blogs and social media, and photographing your art will be covered. We will also cover how to approach galleries.
"I really enjoyed the workshop as I gained a lot of information that I needed. I definitely will come back for more."
"Before the workshop I was so confused. This answered all my questions and then some. Thank you." - June
"The time just flies by. Jordan is very patient and easy-going and because of this, the atmosphere in her workshops is open, intimate and comfortable! She is very passionate about what she does and helping others! She is also very encouraging and supportive!" -Caroline
"Every artist should take this workshop."
Managing your Priorities as an artist
Sunday, April 1, 1-3pm
"Ahhh! I have so much to do...!"
Do you ever feel like there is just too much on your plate as an artist? Where do you start when it comes to the business side? Artists always say, "we really just want to paint and create" and they don't take pleasure in marketing themselves. Who does! In this workshop artists will set goals for both their artistic careers and the management of their careers. From promotion to creation, this is the workshop to get organized and get to work! Future workshops might result from this intro to workshop :)
Exhibiting In Alternative Gallery Spaces
Sunday, April 22, 2012, 1-3 pm
Learn how each type of gallery space operates, how to approach businesses to display your artwork, the ins and outs of contracts, installation, insurance, and what you need to be aware of before hanging your art in alternative gallery spaces.
Jordan is also available to attend your art group to present on more specific topics. Please contact her at 944-0809 to book a session.
Testimonial:
"This is one of many workshops I've taken with Jordan. I must say I'm continuing to 'learn' and expand my knowledge in the art world, not just in creating but in how to promote myself as an emerging artist. I look forward to taking further workshops to grow in my chosen career."
"All those niggly Questions I had in the back of my mind were answered. Now I can make informed decisions." --Lee
"Glad to participage, the first of this kind of workshop that I have come across."
"A great introduction to the nuts and bolts of exploring how to make yourself and your work unknown" --Louise Lamb
"Jordan did a great job of covering all the subjects in this class"
"Lots of good ideas for marketing our work! Practical suggestions and good advice.
How DO the different galleries in Winnipeg work
Sunday, May 6, 1-3pm
Each gallery in the city seems to ask for different methods of applications to their galleries. Who do you speak to? What are they looking for? Find out how they work, what to do and not to do in your approach.
Facebook? Learn the basics! From Signing up your own account to creating your own Page. Learn to Market yourself!
Sunday September 30, 1-3pm
Learn the ins and outs of facebook, build yourself a business page! Bring a laptop and if you don't have one, we have a few extras that you and a friend can share. Eliminate your fears of 'facebook' by making certain settings private. Learn why a page is more important and accessable than your own personal account.
Professional Installation of Artworks
Sunday, October 14, 1-3pm, please bring 1-3 art pieces with you to hang. Please make sure it is 'hang ready'! Due to the repair of walls, making of labels and the repainting of the room this workshop will be $35 per person rather than $20.
Learn the how to and how to not hang artwork--right from the wire! We'll teach you how to install your piece(s), how to light the works and how to create proper installation labels. Learn about framing dos and don'ts! A real 'hands on' workshop for artists. Artworks will be on display in the classroom studio from 12-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday following this workshop.
How to Better Promote yourself as a Photographer
Sunday, November 4, 1-3 pm, please bring your own notebook and pen.
Learn strategies to better promote yourself and market your product, find contracts and jobs as photographers. This class was previously instructed at Prairie View School of Photography and some materials were provided by Melanie Seal Jones, Orange Frog Studio, Victoria, BC.
Jordan Miller graduated from the U of M's School of Art with a BFA (honours) in 2002. In 2008, Jordan graduated from the U of W's Arts & Cultural Management program. She founded outworks (2002) & cre8ery (2006).
She is a member of Arts & Cultural Industries (ACI), Mentoring Art for Womens Art (MAWA) and Manitoba Society of Artists (MSA). She has mentored through ACI and Golden Prairie Arts Council. She has also mentored individuals in both the creation and the marketing of their art. Before cre8ery, she worked for the Mantioba Arts Network and Manitoba Crafts Council.
In 2011, Jordan won the Woman of Distinction for the Arts (YMCA-YWCA).
