What curators & gallerists are really looking for
From studio to gallery
Date
Location
Admission
Open to the public
RSVP required
$25 | General admission
$10 | Salmagundi members
FREE | Junior and Scholarship members
Junior and Scholarship members will receive their password via email to reserve for their discounted tickets. The promo code may also be requested by emailing info@salmagundi.org
About the Event
Join artist, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, Victoria J. Fry, for a focused 1-hour workshop designed to help emerging artists confidently navigate the gallery world. Drawing from her extensive experience across Visionary Art Collective including its podcast, mentorship program, and magazine, as well as her work with Warnes Contemporary Gallery, Victoria offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how curators review submissions and select artists for exhibitions.
This session will reveal what truly makes an artist stand out: a cohesive body of work, a compelling narrative, and a polished professional presence.
This event will be taking place online on Zoom. After purchasing your tickets here, please register for the Zoom webinar via the link in your booking confirmation email for access. You may also request the registration link by emailing info@salmagundi.org
This 1 hour workshop will teach you:
• Inside the Curator’s Mind: how submissions are reviewed, what curators notice first, and what is often overlooked
• What Galleries Are Really Looking For: cohesive bodies of work, clear artist narratives, and professional presentation
• Understanding Rejection: what it means when a submission is not accepted and how to move forward constructively
• Portfolio & Submission Checklist: what to include in a strong submission package, including artist bio, statement, images, website, press, and social presence
• Social Presence & Press Basics: what curators expect online and how artists can begin building visibility and press
• Artist Statement Deep Dive: key elements curators look for and common mistakes to avoid
Live Q&A + Pro Tips
• Ask questions directly and receive real-world advice
• Learn common pitfalls and best practices from gallery and mentorship experience
Perfect for:
• Emerging artists of all ages and experience levels
• Artists new to gallery submissions
• Self-taught artists and late starters
• Artists refining their portfolios and professional presentation
• Anyone seeking clarity on how the gallery world works
Bonus
There will be complimentary access to a pre-recorded Bio & Artist Statement Workshop (standalone resource, regularly $45). Find out more during the webinar!
