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Private Mentoring: How We Work Together
Private Mentoring: How We Work Together
Private Mentoring: How We Work Together
Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesSat, Apr 29Online Educational SeriesLive on Saturdays, April 29 - July 1 (no class May 27) with Mary Virginia Swanson & Darius D. Himes. All sessions recorded for participants to revisit through October 1st. To register, click the LEARN MORE button.
- Mon, Jul 31Santa Fe WorkshopsAn in-person workshop with Mary Virginia Swanson. Understand the process of bringing your long-term photography project to print publication and leave with a clear path that is right for you and your work.
Past Events
- Mar 22, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTOnline Information SessionJoin Mary Virginia Swanson & Darius D. Himes for an introductory presentation and Q&A on the upcoming Educational Series "Publish Your Photography Book" with La Luz Workshops Wednesday, March 22 at 8pm EDT / 5pm PDT To register, click the LEARN MORE button.
- Jan 25, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PMOnline SeminarThis 3-hour seminar, moderated by Mary Virginia Swanson with special guest presenters: Frances Jakubek, Gordon Stettinius, Lou Peralta and Elizabeth Stone, will cover the professional perspective of reviewers as well as the perspective of artists, as they prepare for their own portfolio reviews.
- DetailsMultiple DatesDec 03, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ESTOnline SymposiumThis two-day virtual symposium with Mary Virginia Swanson, Susan kae Grant & Special Guests will look at the increasing popularity of photobooks today from publishing to academic collections.
- Nov 01, 2022, 7:00 PMOnline EventJoin Mary Virginia Swanson & Susan kae Grant in learning more about their upcoming two-day Photobook Symposium with La Luz Workshops.
- Sep 24, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTWebinarThe print-on-demand revolution as well as an increasing number of small presses interested in photography titles has opened up new publishing possibilities for artists. In this informative and richly illustrated presentation, Mary Virginia Swanson will demystify the process of making a photobook.
- May 23, 2022, 7:00 AM MST – May 27, 2022, 8:30 PM MSTTanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85748, USAThe Promoting Passion Convention brings together individuals who want to, can, and will make a difference with their passion.
- Mar 03, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMOnline EventThis 2.5 hour seminar will offer insights into maximizing your review experience by providing advice on researching the industry professionals you will be meeting with, preparing your physical materials to present, adding structure to your twenty-minute meetings and preparing a “leave-behind".
- Jan 08, 2022, 11:00 AM – Apr 02, 2022, 2:00 PMOnline Educational SeriesA comprehensive 12-week online educational series for photographers to gain a working knowledge of topics of critical importance to their creative practices. Participants will meet Saturdays and will be guided through essential research and business practices to succeed in our post-pandemic world.
- Nov 06, 2021, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PMOnline EventAs a part of SPE Northeast's all day chapter conference, Mary Virginia Swanson will introduce the strategies for using social media to introduce and engage followers with your creative practice.
- Nov 01, 2021, 10:00 AM – Nov 06, 2021, 6:00 PMLa Luz Workshops, New York, NY, USAAs artists, we derive great joy from bringing a personal project to completion. Sharing the work completes the creative cycle. Participants will gain insights from MVS + industry experts on advancing their project. Nov. 1-6, 2021. (Image © Daniela G. Maldonado)
- Sep 25, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline EventWhether you are a new enthusiast who is serious about making photographs, a student about to enter the market place or a sage professional, this webinar will provide an overview of marketing your photographs in our post-pandemic world.
- Aug 08, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT – Aug 12, 2021, 1:00 PM CDTWild Rice Retreat, 84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814, USAThis retreat will lead participants through the essential steps of thorough research and wise decision-making to create photographic work that is authentic in both its creation and presentation with the strongest possibility of sponsorship, exhibition and publication.
- May 16, 2021, 10:00 AM – May 22, 2021, 5:00 PMHomewood Suites by Hilton Tucson/St. Phi, 4250 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718, USAThis Arizona Workshop organized by MVS is scheduled for May 16 - 22, 2021 at the Homewood Suites St. Philips / University in Tucson. Complete details TBA (take our early 2021), join the Mailing list to receive complete details as they become available.
- Apr 27, 2021, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDTOnline EventIn this updated seminar Mary Virginia Swanson introduces strategies for using social media platforms including Instagram to engage followers in your creative practice and move your career forward.
- Apr 21, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT – Dec 01, 2021, 5:00 PM ESTOnline EventI am proud to be included in the Guest Presenters in CPW's Professional Practices Artist Network, a monthly lecture series from April - December, with a range of special guests who will share their insights and expertise. My talk on "Best Business Practices" will take place on October 27th.
- Apr 06, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MSTOnline EventIn this informal, hour long program, they will share share their knowledge and passion on the topics of personal vision, image presentation and promotion. A 30-minute question and answer session with both speakers will follow their presentations.
- Mar 03, 2021, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM PSTOnline EventIn this updated, illustrated lecture I will introduce strategies for using social media platforms including Instagram to engage followers in your creative practice and move your career forward. Joining us will be Barbara Tannenbaum and Geoffrey Koslov.
- Jan 30, 2021, 11:00 AM CST – Feb 07, 2021, 9:00 PM CSTWebinarFotofest will be rebroadcasting our wonderful conversation "Preparing for Online Portfolio Reviews" on 1/30, 02/03, and 02/07 at various times. If you purchase a ticket to this rebroadcast you will have access to viewing all of the rebroadcast dates.
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