ARTIST CAFE
Cottonwood is excited to host ongoing community discussions exploring the business of art. Local gallery curators, art scene mavens, and artists of all experience levels will have an informal, round table conversation about what it takes to be a professional artist. Please join us and be a part of the discussion!
2025 will harken in a diversity of topics, guest presenters, coffee and libations, and more exciting surprises. Space is limited—sign up for the date you want ahead of time to reserve your spot!
Artist Test Kitchen will also be quarterly, happening after Café at 3:00…click here to find out more.
REGISTER NOW: SATURDAY | OCTOBER 18 | 1 PM TO 2:30 PM | $5
ANATOMY OF AN OPEN CALL
An open call for entries is how galleries ask artists for their work. How will you answer? For this Café we’ll look at a couple real examples and analyze what it is they are really looking for. Rejection letters are part of the process for every artist, but a little research and a few good habits can drastically increase your odds of getting into more shows! Hear tips from a curator as well as your local peers.
REGISTER NOW: SATURDAY | JANUARY 17 | 1 PM TO 2:30 PM | $5
FINISHING DETAILS
You finished your piece—congrats!! Now it’s time to REALLY finish. We’ll talk about economical framing strategies, what to do with your edges, to varnish or not to varnish, glass options, and hanging hardware for both traditional and nontraditional works. A misstep with any of these details could keep you out of the show. Come learn how to avoid the faux pas that drive curators up the wall.