Continuing Education Opportunities with MKB Art Studio
limited availability
Mindi K. Bagnall offers studio space with critiques and instruction in a comfortable, non-structured environment. Mindi has a Master of Fine Arts degree and 30 years of painting and drawing experience. She also has experience as an art professor, graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, sign painter, muralist, curator and gallery director. Mindi has extensive knowledge of the different types of art markets, including fine art, decorative art and commercial art. As you identify your artistic goals, she can help you get on the right path to achieve them.
Apprenticeship candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
Minimum of two years of art education with an accredited college or university
Strong commitment to the pursuit of a professional career in art with evidence of consistent progress to that end
Benefits of Apprenticeship:
Studio space to work and to exhibit your work
Monthly exposure at art hops - in a studio that already has a strong following
A line on your resume, “Apprenticed with Mindi K. Bagnall, MKB Art Studio”
Pursue your own style. You will not be expected to change your style or artistic goals
No work requirements. You will not be expected to do work for the studio
Thoughtful, constructive advice. No harsh criticism or pressure to change your work
Discount pricing for production of giclee prints of your work
Mindi's areas of expertise include:
Drawing and Painting
Basic Design and Composition
Conceptual Development
Visual Language (Use of Design Elements, Symbolism, Association, Connotation)
PhotoShop as a tool for preliminary development of work
Mixed Media techniques
Guidance toward development of a solid body of work
Professional development education and advice:
Presentation
Matting
Framing
Conservation
Photographing your work
How to approach galleries and art dealers
How to produce limited edition giclee prints of your work
Marketing and Advertising
Design of promotional materials
Professional resume and curriculum vitae development
Writing effective cover letters and proposals
Getting a shop on Etsy.com and other web-based sales opportunities
Web content and design
Entering juried competitions
Much more
Apprentice Responsibilities:
Pay a monthly fee
Work in a designated space in the studio
Exhibit work in the monthly art hops
Respect the sanctity of the studio and the property of others
Adhere to a careful security mindset in the studio
Maintain a friendly, respectful teacher/student relationship
Accept criticism gracefully, not defensively
Other studio guidelines will apply (to be discussed upon acceptance)
Call or email for more information and to find out if an apprenticeship with MKB Art Studio is right for you.
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