Workshops
All of our 1-2 hour workshops are donation only. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay.
GOAL SETTING FOR ARTISTS – January 7th 1PM PST
It’s a new year. Goals change and evolve. Have you sat down and really looked at who you are and what you want to achieve for 2024?
This workshop is geared towards helping you figure out smaller doable goals, up to larger goals that involve more planning and time.
Join us for this 2 hour Goal Workshop on Sunday January 7th at 1pm PST via zoom.
This is a FREE workshop. Donations accepted.
The workshop is led by Kristine Schomaker
INSTAGRAM FOR ARTISTS! AN ONLINE WORKSHOP – January 13th 11am PST
Please join us for this 2 hour workshop focused on Instagram for Artists.
Why should artists use Instagram? Is it worth the time? What are hashtags? Are stories and reels important? Do artists actually sell art using Instagram? Do curators and collectors find artists on Instagram?
Saturday January 13th at 11am PST on ZOOM
This is a FREE workshop. Donations accepted.
The workshop is led by Kristine Schomaker
Networking for Socially Anxious Artists – An online workshop
This workshop will include in depth conversation on how to network, connect and create commmunity.
Do you have a hard time meeting new people? Or networking while at art openings? The pandemic has definitely helped us isolate more and socialize less, which hasn’t helped our anxieties around meeting new people.
We will also talk about rejection, building confidence and owning your autonomy in a world trying to make you into something else.
What is the right etiquette at art openings? Sending emails? Making introductions? Do you send out thank you notes?
Join us Sunday January 14th at 11am PST for this FREE zoom workshop
SHOEBOX LAB: How to Get Your Work Exhibited
Please join us for our 6 week special focus workshop on how to get your work out there! This will take place on ZOOM!
Open to artists Nationally
(Space is limited)
This lab will meet every Sunday at 1pm PST
starting January 21, 2024 for 6 weeks
Open enrollment through January 20th.
Deadline for the CCI Quick Grant December 15, 2023.
Kristine Schomaker will lead a lively and informative online workshop that will engage artists in learning everything you wanted to know about getting your work exhibited: from submitting, to invitations, to transport, shipping and delivery, to installing, documenting, working with curators, galleries and more….
She will focus on creating your own opportunities, juried shows, gaining invitations, putting together a solo show, exhibition proposals while doing a deep dive into the intricacies of each of these.
The Shoebox community is welcoming and close-knit. The invaluable online educational programming addresses fundamental tools to help you succeed as a professional artist.
You will develop skills that will help you build confidence, set goals, get your work out there and define what success means to you.
You will learn the ins and outs and get a behind the scenes look into the business side of art so you can use the knowledge to find your path, your voice and achieve your goals.
Schedule:
Sundays 1pm PST
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
Group exhibition curated by Kristine Schomaker at Shoebox Projects
This workshop will culminate in a group exhibition at Shoebox Projects where you can put your newfound tools and experience to work. Dates tbd
Virtual studio visit exchange
On a rolling basis, you will be paired with an artist in the group so you can meet up virtually and do a studio visit with each other.
Accountability Partner
We will pair you up with another artist in the workshop to work together on the tools that we go over.
Exclusive Facebook group – Shoebox Lab
This is a place for the Shoebox community to get to know each other in between our virtual meetings. You can ask questions, share resources, upcoming events and more. This group is moderated by the Shoebox team so you will have access to our knowledge and expertise too.
Bi-weekly Call-for-art Subscription
You will have access to our bi-weekly call-for-art subscription. We research and filter out calls for art, grants and residencies to help you gain opportunities for exhibitions, money and community.
Access to Mentorship, Community, Opportunity, Accountability and Encouragement
Early access to exhibition/event opportunities
25% Discount on individual 1-hour consultations (the duration of the workshop)
Fee is $600 for the 6 week workshop (non refundable)
If you live in California, you can apply for a Center for Cultural Innovation quick grant for reimbursement of the costs! Deadline December 15, 2023 https://www.cciarts.org/quick_grant.htm
To sign up and reserve your space, fill out the google form and submit payment through zelle using shoeboxprfinance@gmail.com or venmo @kristineschomaker
Email us with any questions shoeboxartsla@gmail.com
Purchase videos from our previous workshops – $50 each (or $200 for a bundle of 5)
Submit payment through Zelle using shoeboxprfinance@gmail.com or Venmo @kristineschomaker
Email us with any questions shoeboxartsla@gmail.com
Exhibition Proposals
Having a solo exhibition or curating a group show is a mutual goal among most artists we have talked to. But then what? How do you make that happen?
We believe that artists can create their own opportunities. One thing you can do is to put together a proposal and pitch your solo or group show. What does a well written proposal look like? What are the elements that make up a proposal? Where do I send my proposal? How do I stay organized during this process?
Promoting an Art Exhibition
So you finished the work… now what?
What goes into promoting an art exhibition?
Do you send out a newsletter? or postcards?
Have you written a press release?
Do you have your statement and bio up to date?
Have you scheduled posts on Social Media?
Networking for the socially anxious artist
This workshop includes in depth conversation on how to network, connect and create commmunity.
Do you have a hard time meeting new people? Or networking while at art openings? The pandemic has definitely helped us isolate more and socialize less, which hasn’t helped our anxieties around meeting new people.
We will also talk about rejection, building confidence and owning your autonomy in a world trying to make you into something else.
What is the right etiquette at art openings? Sending emails? Making introductions? Do you send out thank you notes?
Dos and Don’ts of Photographing Artwork
The workshop includes tips for photographing your own artwork as well as shooting artwork in gallery and museum settings, your home and outdoors. What are good strategies for posting photos on social media? What is the best way to shoot 3D work? and more…
Instagram for Artists
Why should artists use Instagram? Is it worth the time? What are hashtags? Are stories and reels important? Do artists actually sell art using Instagram? Do curators and collectors find artists on Instagram?
Resources, Strategies and Other Fun Tips
Resources, strategies and other fun tips to help you thrive as an artist.
Beyond Social Media
Social media isn’t the end all and be all to being an artist today. It is a tool that artists use, but there are ways to work within the art world without using social media. Let’s talk about it. In this workshop you will learn other tools and resources to get yourself out there without focusing solely on social media.
