As the world shifts to this next chapter of the coronavirus pandemic and partial recovery, Assets for Artists is adding new workshops and new 1-on-1 coaches.
We seek New England or New York artists of any discipline who have special expertise in a handful of critical topics for our artist network. We are especially looking for trainers of color who are excited to deliver workshops/consultations.
Specifically:
Financial planning (personal & business)
Online Sales for craft artists, 2D artists or others.
Using Patreon or similar platforms to support your practice
How to accept commissions and navigate the commissioning process
How to create the best documentation of one’s work
Pricing & negotiating fees for one’s work
Artists can be considered for teaching an online workshop or to be added to our roster of coaches available to meet 1-on-1 (remotely) with the artists we serve.
Credit: Erin Long Photography
WORKSHOP PROPOSAL DETAILS
Selected artist-trainers will work with MASS MoCA staff to finalize workshop design or available 1-on-1 offerings. For our online workshops, we can host up to 100 artist participants (although we can also cap the workshop at whatever smaller number fits your preferred workshop format). Length of online workshops should limit to 2-4 hours a session, but can cover multiple sessions for more in-depth content.
Deliverables
WORKSHOP TRAINERS ARE EXPECTED TO…
Provide a clear plan for the proposed workshop(s), and incorporate feedback from MASS MoCA staff to finalize the plan.
Prepare workshop agenda, plus any slides, printed handouts, etc. (if relevant).
Conduct a presentation/workshop for 20-100, targeting professional artists working across all disciplines (or in a specific sector, if your proposal is for more specialized focus).
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTANTS ARE EXPECTED TO…
Have regular availability and the technical needs to meet remotely 1-on-1 with artists who contact Assets for Artists in need of specific technical assistance around your topic of expertise.
Independently conduct a 60 min detailed consultation with the assigned artist, including up to 1- hour of prep time to review any materials the artist sends or conduct any preliminary research on the artist’s specific questions.
Provide up to 30 min of follow up of resources the artist might need.
TRAINER’s Skills
1. Deep understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
2. Significant direct experience in making and presenting art in the field/topic on which you are presenting/consulting on.
3. Experience in teaching/facilitating workshops or coaching is preferred (particularly in teaching professional development strategies and skills to other artists), but is not required. Applicants must be able to show evidence of their skills in the professional development areas they wish to teach/facilitate, and evidence of their overall presentation skills.
People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, women-identifying or nonbinary individuals, individuals with disabilities, and people from under-resourced communities (including economically struggling neighborhoods, and rural areas) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation
Trainers will be compensated based on the length of the workshop to be offered, and the qualifications of the presenter, as follows (fees listed below include prep time, and assume 1 instructor -- although we are happy to consider proposals involving multiple instructors, and we will compensate accordingly, when the content and format warrants multiple instructors):
Online Workshop: $400 - $500 per 2-hour block
1-on-1 Remote Consultations: $75-$125 for 60 min consultation + up to 60 min prep + up to 30 min follow up.
How to apply for consideration
Please submit the following materials to assetsforartists@massmoca.org.
A summary of your professional experiences that qualify you to teach your fellow artists on the above topic(s) of your choice. This may include previous teaching/consulting experience or informal learning-through-doing (or both!)
A summary of your proposed workshop (if applicable)
Your CV/resume
ABOUT Assets for Artists
For more than a decade, Assets for Artists has hosted hundreds of artist-led professional development workshops for more than 1,800 participating artists (primarily located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). Our workshops are free (thanks to grant funding), and we serve artists working in virtually all creative disciplines (visual art, performance, social practice, design, fabrication, writing, etc). The target audience should be early- and mid-career artists of any discipline, including those participating in A4A’s grant programs to help them make career plans, build capacity, and increase their financial sustainability. The workshops are intended to help participants identify strategies to increase their professional standing, make their creative practice more sustainable, and develop a planning roadmap for ongoing success.