How to Thrive as a Public Artist
September 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The City of Marquette Public Art Commission presents: How to Thrive as a Public Artist, Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Michigan University’s Art & Design Building, room AD165.
This free workshop is designed for artists looking to grow their skills and careers in the public art sector and is open to professional artists, arts administrators, educators, students and advocates. No matter your level of experience, there will be something for everyone to gain from this session!
This professional development opportunity is led by Brian Wignall, whose diverse portfolio includes sculptures, murals, and multimedia projects featured around the world, and who was selected by the Marquette Public Art Commission to create the Dragonfly sculpture for Mattson Park Kids Cove playground. Also presenting during the workshop will be award-winning motivational author Julie Wignall.
Topics include:
- Finding Your Niche: Refining artist statements and portfolios.
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Writing the Proposal: Crafting proposals, cost estimation, and finding fabricators, insurance, and project management..
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The Business of Art: Navigating public art sectors, building partnerships, and effective marketing.
Participants will leave with a personalized strategic action plan to advance their careers.
Free to attend!
Register by contacting Tiina at tmorin@marquettemi.gov or (906) 225-8641. For more details, visit: MQT COMPASS.com