Professional Practices lectures and workshops

Washington Project for the Arts Presents

the 2013 - 2014 season of

Professional Practices lectures and workshops

Washington Project for the Arts has announced its 2013 - 2014 season of Professional Practices programming. Professional Practices, formerly No Artist Left Behind, is WPA's ongoing series of lectures, workshops, and classes that cover a variety professional development topics pertinent to the careers and practices of our artist members and the creative community at large. All workshops are free to WPA members, and $5.00 to non-members.  

To join WPA, click here. Reservations will begin three weeks in advance of each workshop and may be made by contacting WPA Membership Manager Christopher Cunetto at ccunetto@wpadc.org or by calling 202.234.7103 x 2. 

Intro to Self-Publishing

Date: September 10, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: WPA @ The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (eye) Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Learn how to publish a variety of artist materials including professional quality zines and artist books. This talk will feature an overview of what is required from image preparation, through design, and on to printing and distribution.

Working the Room 

Date: September 19, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: Hickok Cole Architects, 1023 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 

Discover how to manage conversations with potential clients and be a better advocate for your own work. Join Marketing and PR professional Marilynn Mendell, President of WinSpin CIC Inc., as she presents this lecture on how to network effectively and sell your art.

Intro to 3D Modeling
Date: November 7, 2013,6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: WPA @ The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (eye) Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Join us for this workshop covering the basics of 3D modeling programs, featuring free and open-source program SketchUp. Emphasis will be on 3D modeling program use, model creation, and preparing work files for 3D printing applications.

Event and Exhibition Management: Crash Course
Date: January 23, 2014, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: WPA @ The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (eye) Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

This workshop presents a "crash course" in arts event and exhibition management best practices. From planning for the event to organizing and cataloging artwork, preparing labels and guest lists, to sending invitations and PR, this workshop covers the basics on how to successfully launch an arts event.

The "Real World": Life as an Artist After Graduation
Date: February 13, 2014, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: WPA @ The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (eye) Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

In this panel discussion, geared specifically toward students, participants will discuss the myriad issues associated with life after graduating with a BFA. Issues such as beginning a career, work/life balance, and making steps forward as an emerging artist will be explored.

Creating for the Future: Part Two
Date: April 10, 2014, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: WPA @ The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (eye) Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

A follow up to WPA's Estate Planning and Cataloging introductory workshop, WPA presents a more detailed lecture from Artist Estate Consultant Robin Moore, including more nitty-gritty details on the practices of estate preparation, artwork inventory, and drafting a will.

Staying Productive
Date: May 8, 2014, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: WPA @ The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (eye) Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

This participatory panel discussion features several artists at different stages of their careers exploring the diverse ways in which artists meet the many challenges of life while maintaining an active studio practice.

---  

ABOUT WPA

Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) is an independent, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for contemporary art.  WPA supports artists at all stages of their careers and promotes contemporary art by presenting exhibitions, issues, and ideas that stimulate public dialogue on art and culture.www.wpadc.org.