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The Board of the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation has awarded the
SMFA a $55,000 grant to support Professional Practices for Artists, a course that equips
Master of Fine Arts students with the critical skills necessary to manage their
careers as visual artists.
This is the fourth grant awarded by the foundation in support
of the course. Professional Practices for Artists
was originally funded in 2002 as part of the Foundation’s Marketplace
Empowerment for Artists program, which seeks to empower artists with the tools
to help them to succeed in their field.
Professional
Practices for Artsists provides a practical overview of the working lives of exhibiting
artists and prepares students for life as a working artist. It teaches students
how to navigate the landscape of the visual arts world and arms them with
presentation and communication skills. Students also hear from guest speakers
such as curators, critics, gallerists, visiting artists, entrepreneurs, and
other arts professionals about their experiences.
Students who have taken the course report success in
achieving gallery exhibitions, awards and grants, teaching positions, curatorial
opportunities, and expanding networks, along with a confident understanding of
how to craft effective resumes, letters, and artists statements.
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