Thursday, September 11; 1pm -3:45 pm

Instructor: Mary Edwards

The professional landscape for artists can be confusing. Many artists wonder what success looks and feels like now, and what they need to do to break through all the noise.

In this interactive workshop artists will learn how to examine their own career goals and progress, identify their biggest challenges, and plan their next steps. Mary will provide an overview of the ways current emerging, mid-career and established artists are making progress in their careers.

An artist who took an earlier version of the workshop said: "The handouts alone from this great class guided my career for six months!"

Here's what you will learn:

- how galleries and museums find artists and what artists can do to connect with them

- the skills, experiences, and credentials that are most important now

- what an artist should look for in a gallery

- find out what it takes to get a museum show

- figure out whether a social media presence is essential for your own career progress

Mary Edwards is a Career and Life Coach who works exclusively with artists. Based in San Rafael, she works with artists across the U.S. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and received her coach training and certification from the College of Executive Coaching. Mary brings decades of experience in both business and art to her coaching practice. She writes a regular blog and contributes articles to Professional Artist Magazine and CallforEntries.com.

Website: www.coachingforartists.com

Fee: MarinMOCA Members $110; Non-Members $95

Where: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 1210 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael (at B Street)