artist professional development
Learn new skills, refresh your professional persona, and join other East Bay Artists to network, collaborate, and build community!
East Bay Open Studios participating artists get free access to artist professional development workshops throughout the year–no matter where artists are at in their career. These in-person sessions provide tools and insights to help you navigate the art world while also making community connections within the East Bay’s vibrant artist scene.
Join us to learn, collaborate, and grow together!
Winter 2025 Artist Professional Development Workshops
Success at East Bay Open Studios With Jules Kobelin
Monday, September 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Block Community Hub
Join us for an in-depth workshop on how to achieve success during East Bay Open Studios. Hosted by EBOS artist Jules Kobelin, this workshop is designed to help EBOS participants explore their own pathways to achieving their personal version of success. Together we will discuss goals and various approaches to making their open studio experience cost-effective, efficient, and rewarding. We will develop a customized checklist and by the end of this workshop, participants will have a clear roadmap for preparing, executing, and following up on their East Bay Open Studio experience.
Marketing your art online with martha zlater
Tuesday, October 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Block Community Hub
Hosted by Artist Success Coach Martha Zlatar, this workshop helps artists navigate conversations around marketing your artwork online. This two-hour workshop will dive into misconceptions about selling art online, effective website and email marketing strategies, creating compelling content and connecting with and maintaining buyer relationships.
pricing your artwork with martha zlater
Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Block Community Hub
Hosted by Artist Success Coach Martha Zlatar, this workshop helps artists learn how to effectively price their artwork. Learn about the 10 key guidelines when pricing artwork, adding value to your work through simple marketing tactics, and understanding the methodology behind artwork pricing.