Consulting for Emerging Artists

Entering the art festival world can feel overwhelming. I love helping emerging artists move through that anxiety with clarity, preparation, and confidence. With over twenty years as a working artist—first as a musician, graphic designer and now as a painter—I understand both the creative and practical realities of sustaining a studio practice. In 2024, I was awarded the Emerging Artist Grant from Cherry Arts, one of five “emerging artists” selected to exhibit at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, widely regarded as the top art festival in the United States. In 2025, I received an Award of Excellence in Painting at the Plaza Art Fair in Kansas City. My consulting is grounded in the realities of jurying, booth presentation, collector engagement, and career sustainability.

Focus Areas

  • Art fair/festival readiness and application strategy

  • Jury images and portfolio refinement

  • Booth design, pricing, and presentation

  • On-site strategy and collector engagement

  • Career pacing, grants, and emerging artist programs

Who This Is For

  • Artists entering the art festival world

  • Artists preparing for their first major festival

  • Artists seeking to improve results and sustainability

  • Artists looking for honest, peer-level guidance

  • Institutions seeking to improve their “emerging artist” guidance

Consulting Options

  • One-on-one sessions (hourly rate)

  • Portfolio and booth reviews (hourly rate)

  • Art festival strategy conversations (hourly rate)

  • Small group discussions (by request)

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