The art world doesn't have to feel like an impossible maze you're navigating alone.
 

I'm Kristine Schomaker—artist, curator, and what people call "The Great Connector"—and I've spent the last decade planting seeds with artists who refuse to let their work remain invisible.

 

At Shoebox Arts, we believe your talent deserves more than hope and hustle. It deserves strategy, community, and the kind of support that transforms artistic passion into sustainable career success.
 

Because here's what I know to be true: community and education are as essential as your paintbrush.
 

How We Support Your Artistic Journey

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Comprehensive Membership Programs

• Weekly Community Conversations (Open Forum Q&A)

• Weekly Art Book Club discussions exploring contemporary practice

• Monthly Critique Groups with structured feedback

• Curated opportunities delivered directly to your inbox

• Accountability partnerships with fellow artists

• Studio visit exchanges to build confidence and presentation skills

• Private community groups for ongoing support and connection

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Mentorship & Individual Support

• One-on-one consultations tailored to your specific goals

• Personal advocacy and strategic guidance to clarify your artistic vision

• Breakthrough support for creative blocks and career transitions

• Fresh idea generation and problem-solving sessions

• Intensive support for accelerating professional development

• Personalized cheerleading and motivation when you need it most

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Professional Development

• 10-week Mentor-Led Critique Groups using proven methodologies

• Art Business Masterclasses covering pricing, marketing, and professional development

• Guest speaker series with curators, gallerists, and industry professionals

• Workshops on everything from artist statements to social media strategy

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Exhibition & PR Support

• Professional exhibition PR and marketing campaigns

• Curatorial services for solo and group exhibitions

• Social media management and amplification

• Press release writing and media outreach

• Artist directory featuring your work to collectors and curators

 

Community Building

• Speed Dating Studio Visits for networking and feedback

• In-person gallery meetups and art world events

• Co-working sessions for accountability and motivation

• Resource sharing and collaborative opportunities
   

This isn't just about building careers—it's about building a movement where artists support each other, share resources, and refuse to accept that making art means struggling alone.

Whether you're an emerging artist finding your voice, a mid-career artist ready to level up, or someone returning to practice after life took you elsewhere, our vibrant network meets you where you are. We've worked with over 200 artists, and it always makes me smile to see their shows, press coverage, sales, and new work.
 

Support begets support. Everything you learn, everything you experience, will help you grow into the artist you want to become. It just takes patience and perseverance.

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Ready to stop navigating alone? Your community is waiting.