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What Exactly do We Teach?

The Process of Turning Pro

Welcome to ART School™, your one stop resource hub for working artists. With over 20 years of experience in arts administration, our Artist Resources & Tools™ empower you with practical tools, templates, and expert guidance to take your art career to the next level. Join us while we demystify the process of creating a strong application to grant programs, residencies, awards, and art fairs.

Discover first hand what curators, gallerists, art collectors expect from top artists and start working and showing at the level your work deserves.

Learn how to move through the discomfort of self promotion to create elegant materials that give your work the articulation and attention that is required to get ahead.

Armed with out tools and strategies, we have helped launch our students into Art Basel Miami, Frieze New York, the MOMA, the Venice Biennale, and the private collections of Guggenheim Museum board members. We have taught our proven methodologies at universities such as FIT, University of Texas, and even overseas in Italy and Bulgaria.

Why Choose ART School™? We believe in doing things differently to unlock your full potential. Our program challenges conventional wisdom and introduces innovative approaches tailored to the evolving landscape of galleries, grants, residencies and exhibition opportunities. By embracing the science and the art to success, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create a sustainable and thriving art career.

Or as Georgia O-Keeffe so eloquently described it - to make both a living, and a life.
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How does The Networking 101 work?

Present Yourself Like a Serious Artist

We understand the importance of building a robust network both in person and online. Through our strategies, we help you connect with fellow artists, curators, buyers, and art enthusiasts. By expanding your network, you create valuable opportunities to showcase your work and collaborate with like-minded individuals.

Our support extends beyond your immediate surroundings. We empower you to showcase your work beyond your city, state, or region. With increased confidence and our strategic guidance, you'll be prepared to exhibit your art in new and exciting locations, broadening your exposure and reaching a wider audience.
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Instructor, Artist & Author

Monika Proffitt is an installation artist, writer and entrepreneur. In her former life she worked in arts administration as a grant maker and in social services as a counselor to mentally ill homeless people. The two arenas were remarkably similar.

Proffitt’s installations have been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest, New York and New Mexico. She has received awards and commissions from Washington State, the Cities of Seattle and Tacoma, King County, and Pilchuck School of Glass, among others. Her work has been reviewed throughout the Northwest and has been featured on the cover of Lighting Magazine. She has spoken on topics ranging from responsible, creative entrepreneurship to the artist’s process in life, career and connection.
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Program Specifics

  • Goals of the Program

    Create a strong portfolio, artist statement, bio, and resume. Cultivate professionalism for network expansion. Build an affordable, personalized website. Master social media for attracting viewers and collectors. Showcase your work professionally at any career stage.

  • Accessibility

    ART School is accessible to artists at all stages. Inclusive curriculum with transcripts for hearing impaired available upon request. With audio and video, we provide flexible learning formats so you can listen while on the go or watch at home or on your phone. Grow professionally alongside your studio work.

  • Lifetime Access

    All ART School students in good standing have ongoing access to the course materials as well as the supportive, online community platform for the lifetime of the program.

  • Learn at Your Pace

    Independent learning means you can go as fast through the material or as slowly as you need. We make it easy to engage with videos, guides, and worksheets while at home, in the studio or on the go, so you can take charge the speed of your professional growth.

  • Eligibility

    The program is flexible and adaptive to your needs as an artist at any stage in your career. The independent curriculum is compatible with full-time work and study schedules, and is ideal for artists who are interested in growing their professional practice alongside their studio practice.

  • Money Back Guarantee

    We are committed to making this program extremely valuable to every participant, and offers a full, money-back guarantee to every artist in the program. We will provide a full refund to any artist who submits the assigments. Simply send in your completed work and we’ll give provide a full refund. It's that simple.

Reviews from Artists

““I love how fastidious you have been in putting together all of the modules. The videos are super clear and helpful.””

Julie Maren

“Thank you all for the awesome work you are doing! I really am excited to be a part of your programing. I fully support your methods and the way you are re-assembling the art world model and making it a more accessible and less hierarchical space.”

Eric Pickersgill

“This was a wonderful, supportive, and low-stress program. I can express nothing but gratitude to Monika and everyone who helped out! This was a wonderful, enriching experience and I would be honored to be a part of any future endeavors.”

Kelsey Shwetz

“Do as much as you can no matter how long it takes. The lessons won’t go away.”

Gail Steinberg

“Thank you for allowing me to be apart of this experience. I came away with accomplishing what I thought was an impossible dream. ”

Jennifer Sims

“My favorite parts were the “Do Something About It” sections of the course because it gave me something concrete do to do each week. ”

Anthony Hamilton

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to ART School!

    2. Intro to the Program

    1. 1.0 - The Big Picture: First Things First

    2. 1.1 - The Big Picture: Marathon Mindset

    3. 1.2 - The Big Picture: The Physics of Being an Artist

    4. 1.3 - The Big Picture: Your Unique Path

    5. 1.4 - The Big Picture: Plan Out Your Best Year

    6. A Little Inspiration: The Big Picture

    1. Your Portfolio: Overview

    2. Your Portfolio: Outstanding Applications

    3. Your Portfolio: Images That Sing

    4. Your Portfolio: The Review Process

    5. A Little Inspiration: Your Portfolio

    1. Website Overview

    2. Goals for Your Website

    3. Organizing Your Website

    4. Writing for the Web

    5. Platform Pros & Cons

    6. A Little Inspiration: Your Website

    1. Networking & Social Media Overview

    2. Your Mailing List

    3. Planning Ahead

    4. Connecting in Person

    5. Social Media Grooming

    6. A Little Inspiration: Networking

    1. Intro to Showing and Selling

    2. The Art of Pricing

    3. Packing and Shipping Your Work

    4. Exhibition Preparations

    5. Ready for the Sale

    6. Standard Press Release

    7. A Little Inspiration: Showing Your Work

What's Inside ART School

  • 37 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

Pricing options

At ART School™, we believe in providing pricing options that cater to your unique needs and offer exceptional value. Whether you're seeking flexibility or unlimited access, we have the perfect plan for you.

FAQ

By addressing these FAQs, we aim to provide comprehensive information to potential students and help them make an informed decision about joining ART School™.

  • What makes ART School™ the ultimate resource hub for artists?

    ART School™ stands out by empowering artists with valuable content, practical tools, and expert guidance to elevate their art careers. Our transformative program challenges traditional beliefs and introduces innovative approaches tailored to the evolving art industry.

  • How does The Networking 101 module help me present myself like a serious artist?

    The Networking 101 module focuses on building a robust network both in person and online. We provide strategies to connect with fellow artists, curators, buyers, and art enthusiasts. By expanding your network, you create valuable opportunities to showcase your work and collaborate with like-minded individuals.

  • What are the goals of the ART School™ program?

    The program aims to help artists create a strong portfolio, artist statement, bio, and resume. We also guide artists in building an affordable, personalized website, mastering social media for attracting viewers and collectors, and showcasing their work professionally at any career stage.

  • Is the ART School™ program accessible to artists at all stages?

    Yes, ART School™ is designed to be inclusive and accessible to artists at any stage of their career. We offer flexible learning formats, inclusive curriculum with transcripts for the hearing impaired, and the opportunity to grow professionally alongside your studio work.

  • What guarantee does ART School™ offer to participants?

    We are committed to making the program extremely valuable to every artist. That's why we offer a full money-back guarantee. If any artist decides the program is not for them, they can simply send in their completed work, and we will provide a full refund.

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