MVS available for In Person Consultations in Pasadena, CA area 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

MVS will be available for In Person Consultations at the Doubletree Hotel Santa Monica

MVS will be serving as a Portfolio Reviewer at "Review LA" hosted by CENTER; held in conjunction with Photo LA.

MVS available for In Person Consultations in Santa Fe, New Mexico

MVS lectures to the PIEA Conference, in conjuction with PMA 2008.
To download Ms. Swanson's handout notes for this event, please click here.

Seminar Day: ART MAKERS and CAREER BUILDERS

All-day educational seminar at the Doubletree Hotel, Downtown Houston, Texas

Ms. Swanson is co-coordinating an education a seminar offering participants to learn from photographers and key decision makers about building a career as an artist. Members of the arts industry will benefit by getting an overview of different market areas that can increase the impact of their activities.

This seminar will feature speakers from diverse areas of the photography field - including commercial galleries, museums and non-profit art spaces, corporate art consulting and publications. In addition, successful photographers will speak about how they have built their own careers.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; space is limited. Presented in conjunction with Fotofest 2008. For information and to register, visit http://www.fotofest.org/ff2008/workshops.htm

Seminar Day: PUBLISHING PHOTO BOOKS TODAY: From Traditional Presses to Self-Publishing

All-day educational seminar at the Doubletree Hotel, Downtown Houston, Texas. Co-coordinated by Ms. Swanson and Darius Himes This one-day workshop gives participants interested in having a book publication of their photographs an inside look at the publishing world and different options for book publishing. With resenters and panelists covering diverse aspects of the photobook industry, this seminar will provide an overview of the processes and costs of getting a book published be it through through traditional publishers, self-publishing limited edition artist books or utilizing publishing-on-demand technology. Effective marketing strategies for your books will be discussed and case studies featuring self-publishing as limited edition artists books as well as more traditional presses will be offered. Panelist will represent different areas of the photo book industry, as well as successful artists presenting recent experiences in publishing their work.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; space is limited. Presented in conjunction with Fotofest 2008. For information and to register, visit http://www.fotofest.org/ff2008/workshops.htm

MVS will give a public lecture at the Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park. Presented by the Julia Dean Workshops.

MVS will present a workshop, "Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Community" sponsored by the Julia Dean Workshops. The workshop begins with a public lecture on 3/27 (required) and runs Friday & Saturday ending at 5 p.m. both days. Registration is limited; contact the Julia Dean Workshops for complete information.

MVS will be giving a MARKETING LECTURE during the Palm Springs Photo Festival (morning session) and will be a participant in afternoon portfolio reviews.

MVS will be giving a Public Lecture and will be available for In Person Consultations for participants at Brilliant Studios

MVS available for In Person Consultations at the Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown New Orleans

MVS will be giving a public lecture at 7 p.m. at the Contemporary Art Center co-sponsored by New Orleans Photo Alliance and ASMP's New Orleans/Gulf South Chapter.  Please click here for more information.

MVS will be available for a limited number of in-person (Galleria area) and telephone consultations (MST). Please click here to schedule an appointment.

MVS will be presenting a public lecture at the Houston Center for Photography. Reception at 6:30, lecture at 7:00 p.m. Free to HCP members, $10.00 to non-members. For more information on this event, please visit: http://hcponline.org/calendar.asp?show=507&calid=437

All proceeds received will go to the John Cleary Library (http://hcponline.org/content.asp?secnum=414&pid=400).

MVS will be in Tucson working on book projects and will be available for a limited number of telephone and in person consultations. Please click here to schedule an appointment.

MVS will be giving a newly created lecture entitled

"Effective E-Marketing: Connecting With Your Audience On Line"

Sponsored by the ASMP Tucson Chapter.

Thursday, July17th, 5:15 p.m. social, lecture begins at 6 p.m.

LOCATION: The Steven Meckler Studio in downtown Tucson

121 S. 4th Avenue, just south of Broadway

 To RSVP, please email Amy Blackburn, President, ASMP Tucson Chapter.

MVS will be a Portfolio Reviewer at Photo Lucida's "Northwest Summer Portfolio Reviews."

Note: Public may attend the Photo Lucida Porfolio Walk to view the work of attending photographers on the evening of Saturday the 26th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm location TBA. Visit the website for information photolucida.org/nw_portfolio.aspx.

MVS available for In Person Consultations

(All available appointments have been filled: please click here for further information and/or to be added to the waiting list.)

WORKSHOP: "Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Market"

Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine   August 6-9 (SOLD OUT) http://www.theworkshops.com/catalog/faculty/index.asp?SchoolID=20&FacultyID=744

MVS available for In Person Consultations

(All available appointments have been filled; the wait list is closed. Please consider a telephone consultation, booking an appointment in NYC later this year or coming to the Fall Marketing Workshop in Tucson; contact Ms. Swanson directly at mvswanson@gmail.com.

Presentation by Mary Virginia Swanson and Debra Weiss: "Today's Marketplace: Promoting Yourself to Multiple Markets"

From the event website:

"For years a photographer was either a commercial shooter or in the art market. Sure you could dabble in one or the other market but you risked diluting your brand and doing neither very well. You had to decide, specialize and commit to one or the other: Art or Commerce. There are two words to for that kind of thinking: OLD SCHOOL.

In today’s market, today’s reality, the art and the commercial markets can merge and complement each other. In fact being involved in both can prove to be a competitive if not a financial advantage. Sound good, sure, but one question remains: “How do you do it?“ As with any marketing effort in this hyper competitive world, participation in multiple markets is not necessarily an easy move, it has got to be done well, with nuance and smarts. The good news? Have we got a meeting for you!

ASMP-MSP and ADBASE are proud to present two of the leading experts on the subject of multiple market promotion: Mary Virginia Swanson and Debra Weiss. They have put together a program packed with imagery and information that has received rave reviews. You will discover how to navigate and effectively promote yourself in both the commercial and fine art markets. They will guide you through the similarities and differences between these two market segments. Participants will gain insights on maintaining market awareness and increasing business savvy, and in-depth information regarding how to research target clients. Mary Virginia and Debra will share work from photographers active in both arenas, including those who have successfully crossed over from one market to the other.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Auditorium

Social Hour 6-7 p.m.; presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Admission: ASMP-MSP & MCP Members: $10.00 MCAD Students Free Students with ID: $5.00 Non Member $20.00.

We look forward to seeing all you you on the 11th!"

NOTE: there are two exhibitions in the MCAD/MIA complex that you should see prior to the social hour and lecture, if time allows:

The LEE FRIEDLANDER retrospective organized by MoMA is on view at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts through Sunday, September 14th (special admission required). MIA is open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays until 9:00 p.m (closed Mondays).

"The One Show: Advertising + Design + Interactive" is on view at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's Gallery through September 24th.  From the website: "This touring exhibition presents the world's best work in print, radio, television, design, interactive, and new media as selected by The One Club, the leading nonprofit organization for the recognition and promotion of excellence in advertising. Don't miss Kevin Swanepoel, president of The One Club, when he joins us for a discussion of advertising's challenges and the award-winning work of The One Show on Wednesday, September 10th, starting at 7:00 p.m. in Auditorium 150 following the exhibition reception."

The MCAD Gallery is open M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

For directions to MIA and MCAD, follow this link; parking is in the same facility for both venues.

MVS is available for in-person consultations on Friday, September 12th, and again on Monday - Wednesday, September 15th - 17th (sessions held at The Marsh, just west of the interesection of 494 and Minnetonka Boulevard).

Please click here to contact Ms. Swanson and schedule an appointment.

NOTE: The Lee Friedlander retrospective exhibition on view at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts closes on Sunday, September 14th, should you wish to plan to see this when traveling to meet with Ms. Swanson.

MVS is available for a limited number of in-person consultations in NYC.

(All available appointments have been filled; the wait list has not been closed as of 9/8/08. Please consider a telephone consultation, booking an appointment in NYC later this year or coming to the Fall Marketing Workshop in Tucson; contact info@mvswanson.com

MVS presenting several seminars at PDN's "PhotoPlus Expo 2008" event at the Javits Center:

THURSDAY, 1:00 -3:00, a panel discussion "First Impressions: Selling Yourself in Twenty Minutes," moderated by MVS with presenters from the fine art/advertising/editorial and publications market.

FRIDAY, 3:45 - 5:45, MVS will offer an updated lecture "Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Community"

Information on these and other seminars offered at PhotoPlus:

http://www.photoplusexpo.com

MVS' Fall Marketing Workshop 2008
Thursday evening, November 6th - Noon Sunday, November 9th at Steven Meckler Studio in downtown Tucson.

Special Guest Presenters: Lisa M. Robinson and Ken Rosenthal. Includes print viewing at the Center for Creative Photography and visit to Etherton Gallery, with optional studio visit to Lisa and Ken's studio/darkroom/office on Sunday afternoon, November 9th.

Note: Ms. Swanson will be available on Sunday afternoon, November 9th and on Monday, November 10th for 1-hour consultations at a reduced rate for participants in this workshop only; spaces filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire about these special one-on-one sessions with Ms. Swanson at the time of registering for the Workshop.

MVS is available for a limited number of in-person consultations in NYC.

Booking preference is given to existing clients and those who have taken a workshop with Ms. Swanson. Existing clients may contact Ms. Swanson directly at info@mvswanson.com to inquire as to availability. Those considering working withMs. Swanson should visit the CONSULTING section of this website for terms and considitions, review the "FAQ's for Photographers" and submit a client fact sheet with your scheduling preferences as available within the consulting section of the website.

MVS will be participating as a Portfolio Reviewer at "PHOTO NOLA 3" sponsored by the New Orleans Photo Alliance, and will accept a limited number of in-person consultations just prior to and just after this event.

MVS is open for a limited number on telephone or in-person consultations in Tucson (MST)

MVS is open for a limited number of telephone or in-person consultation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (MST)