Have you been thinking what career options your Studio Art degree might lead you to? This 3 part online workshop series is designed for Studio Art students near the end of their undergraduate journey.
This workshop is open to all Studio Art students. Click on the session titles to register on CLNx!
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February 12, 2021 | 12-1pm | Zoom Erika DeFreitas’ bio: Erika DeFreitas is a Scarborough-based artist whose practice includes the use of performance, photography, video, installation, textiles, works on paper, and writing. Placing an emphasis on process, gesture, the body, documentation, and paranormal phenomena, she works through attempts to understand concepts of loss, post-memory, inheritance, and objecthood | www.erikadefreitas.com Shirin Karoubi’s bio: Shirin is a multidisciplinary individual working with community youth, sustainability, and the public sector. Shirin is the founder of Toolbox, a women-led collaborative focused on developing healthy relationships among youth as well as breaking down gender tensions in the makers community through teaching woodworking and electronic skills to youth Link to Toolbox: https://www.toolboxinitiative.com/ - Non profit Link to Danish consulate: https://canada.um.dk/en/the-trade-council/ - Day job Link to portfolio: https://www.behance.net/shirinkaroubis |
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February 19, 2021 | 10-12pm | Zoom Description: Robyn Zolnai will discuss her career path into the arts, and the many professional avenues available in the field. She will share stories and examples of her experience, and those from industry colleagues working in the private, public, and corporate art sectors. This session is geared towards students in Studio Art, Arts Management, Curatorial Studies, and Art History & Visual Culture. Bio: Robyn Zolnai completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours at York University, and obtained her Master of Arts in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management from Ryerson University. Robyn is the sales manager and communications officer at the Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto, and conducts lectures and workshops on collecting photography and career development for emerging artists. Robyn is also a member of the International Society of Appraisers and operates her own fine art appraisal and collection management company. |
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Practical Practices for the Emerging Artist February 26, 2021 | 10-12pm | Zoom Description: Robyn Zolnai offers first-hand expertise in the art market to those interested in pursuing a career as a professional artist. Through a variety of topics, participants will leave the workshop with knowledge on how to prepare their work for galleries and set professional goals for their practice. This session is geared towards students in Studio Art, Arts Management, Curatorial Studies, and Art History & Visual Culture. Bio: Robyn Zolnai completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours at York University, and obtained her Master of Arts in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management from Ryerson University. Robyn is the sales manager and communications officer at the Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto, and conducts lectures and workshops on collecting photography and career development for emerging artists. Robyn is also a member of the International Society of Appraisers and operates her own fine art appraisal and collection management company. 20 registrants only |