When an idea for a project becomes clear and the passion to  produce new work overtakes us, artists begin a journey unlike any other.  Understanding your desired audience and the impact of your project are  critical to achieving the expectations and results you desire.

In this 4 day retreat-style workshop, through a series of  visual presentations and classroom discussions, Mary Virginia Swanson  will lead participants through the essential steps of thorough research  and wise decision-making to create work that is authentic in both its  creation and presentation with the strongest possibility of sponsorship,  exhibition and publication.

Swanson will bring relevant examples from her personal  research library to share with participants, and all participants will  be provided a custom-produced booklet of current resources relevant to  this topic.

RETREAT CONTENT

• Developing project concept and defining audience.

• Identifying / establishing relationships with sponsors, collaborators and venues.