In this talk, we welcomed Hannah Zamora, discussed independent film production, festivals, and grant funding. Afterward, Mo made a timed PechaKucha presentation. She used the format to outline Very Private Gallery’s residency program.

https://youtu.be/Nr3iN8Y5aJ4

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Arlington International Film Festival …

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In this talk, Laura and Taaye proposed their first PechaKucha as a rehearsal. The short bio pitch helped them identify what to cut, what to expand, and where the story needed a clearer narrative thread to keep the audience engaged.

https://youtu.be/O0OX23vKLJs?si=lv_BwZgajT4B3g9t

A small committee is discussing the anthology article on textile artists this time. Starting from here, we discuss textile as a medium, its place in the art world, its general popularity, and why it is often dismissed.

https://youtu.be/qJ0mSlWLmYA

In this Pecha Kucha presentation and subsequent roundtable discussion, Christine O’Donnell introduces ShowUp, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering underrepresented artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.

On the Nonprofit Funding Paradox

“Everything that we do that makes us good, makes people not want to…

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The group revisited a discussion about the community and the difficulty in having a precise understanding of everyone in it. The proposal then was to gain a deeper understanding of each other’s strengths, current projects, and artistic goals.

Structured Introductions

To achieve deeper connections, several formats for self-introduction…

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Summary

Very Private Gallery’s presentation and structure

Very Private Gallery aims to create pragmatic, realistic content for everyone, including articles, guides, and easily printable, smaller content. While initially for the community, guides are now available to all interested in the business.

• Videos by Mo, sometimes collaborative, are free…

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https://youtu.be/yaKMB-Tus8U

The discussion centers on the financial and logistical challenges artists and galleries face. This includes securing funding for exhibitions, covering high transportation and shipping costs, and dealing with the unpredictability of grant finalization. The conversation highlights how these monetary hurdles…

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Here’s a summary of the talk, presented with bullet points and bold text where necessary:

• The conversation begins with an individual’s overwhelming first Art Basel experience and the plan to interview two experienced therapists: an art therapist and a family psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The goal is to…

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The talk will now focus on specific subjects, with the current topic being art galleries – how to approach them, work with them, and the general gallery environment.

– Galleries & Nepotism: Nepotism is prevalent in the art world and beyond. There’s a debate on whether art is good or a necessary evil for emerging artists to gain exposure through…

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The meeting focused on exploring art and gender topics, including discussions about inclusivity in contemporary art, representation of women artists, and the intersection of gender and sexuality across different cultural contexts.

https://youtu.be/5CQBG6D4ALA

The meeting was about art curation and the challenges of working in the art industry. Christine O’Donnell shared her plans to develop a curatorial course. The discussion then explored curators’ practices. The conversation also touched on the value of networking, building relationships in the art world, and the need for artists and curators to…

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The talk was about artist residencies and the challenges shared by participating artists. Then the discussion focused on ongoing art projects, career development strategies, and balancing artistic pursuits and financial stability. The 2nd hour was a dialogue between Esra and Mo about themes of artistic identity, societal expectations for…

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Summary

https://youtu.be/BZuq2oeTV4g

The talk started with a presentation of a new initiative called “Test Bench” for sharing project ideas during community talks. Also, it explored the concept of creating a platform that connects artists with businesses.

Then, they discussed the aftermath of the fires in Los Angeles, the challenges of…

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https://youtu.be/7BMbBiDFkns

Summary

Travel Plans and Exotic Animals

Laura and Christine discuss their potential travel plans to meet in Europe this summer, with Spain and Italy as possibilities. Christine’s children are studying Spanish and are interested in visiting Spain. Maryia, an artist who participated in the residency program, joined…

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Art, Politics, and Chinese Culture

https://youtu.be/woZGpyQ6nTA

00:00 Introduction, presentation, and technical issues

Mo introduced the team members, including Jeff, a new media artist, and Maria, a photographer and performance artist. Alessandro, a curator, art writer, and artist, shared his project, the Factory, which involves integrating…

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Very Private Art’s Get together talk – Nov. 1st, 2024

https://youtu.be/F3yQ5eJm5PI

Summary

Esra Nesipoğulları
Artist and professional architect in Milan. Into maps, structures of language, interrogating its cultural and political implications.
https://Esranesipogullari.com/

Pigsy
Enid and Ciaran, the duo behind Pigsy who isn’t alone in its head.…

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https://youtu.be/rhhYVI9PHFA

Anna Stump
Artist with a residency in the Mojave Desert, California, and countless other projects https://www.annastump.com/

Esra Nesipoğulları
Artist and professional architect in Milan. Passionate about activism, culture, and visual languages.
https://esranesipogullari.com/

Pigsy
Enid and Ciaran, the duo behind Pigsy who…

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Hi Ixta and David,

I’ve taken some time to review your website, and here are my thoughts:

Brand Name:

The name “Extra Designs” doesn’t seem to align well with who you are and what you do. It feels generic and impersonal, which contrasts with the deeply personal stories you share. Considering the unique challenges you both face—Dissociative…

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The team discussed the challenges and potential solutions for artists and writers, including the value of theoretical research, the practicalities of freelancing, and the importance of networking and self-promotion. They also explored different artistic techniques. The conversation touched on the concept…

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Taaye – Esra – Mo – Greg

Art Promotion, Humility, and Authenticity Discussion

Esra and Mo discussed the challenges of promoting one’s artwork and the importance of self-promotion. They explored the concept of humility in the art world, focusing on authenticity and genuine talent as key factors for success. The discussion also touched on… Read more

Anna Stump – Esra Nesipoğulları – Greg Bot – Mo Li – Taaye

Script from the conversation that happened on May 31st 2024
(Sound recording at the end of this post)

Greg: So Anna, you used Feminism in your art, I think Esra, you went around it in your art. Esra, in your practice, in your art practice, you went around it, you pushed it. Yeah, yeah,…

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Great news, everyone!

Our forum is now open to all!

Simply create an account to join in on the discussions.

We’ve organized the forum into sections that follow our art business coaching method. This way, it’s easier for you to find help at each stage of your art journey. For instance, selling art is tough without an audience, and finding…

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Welcome to our forum dedicated to exploring your art style! This is a space where you can engage in discussions, ask questions, and share insights about the journey of discovering and expressing your artistic identity.

Topics for exploration include:

• Techniques and tips on how to articulate your art style, helping you to understand and convey…

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In this section, you can discuss and ask questions about reaching an audience with your art:

• Understanding audience dynamics based on your style and medium.
• Insights into various platforms for showcasing and sharing your art (website, social media).

In this section, you can discuss and ask questions about selling Art, marketing your creativity, and effective communication strategies for artists.

1. Strategies for selling your art and effectively communicating your artistic vision.
2. Understanding the art market and how to navigate it based on individual styles and mediums.
3. Insights…

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In this section, you can discuss and ask questions about art statements, writing about art, and how to use those texts for your communication.

1. How to write about your art and share your ideas with others.
2. What art means and how do people understand it in different ways.
3. All kinds of writing related to art, from poems to…

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Dedicated forum for artists seeking constructive feedback on portfolios and social media. Here, you’ll connect with a community of fellow creatives, exchanging valuable insights and recommendations.

Here is how you should write your posts:

1. Find a title that can meet an audience (title’s interest matching data)
2. Stay within the title’s subject
3. Find what others tell about it (YouTube, Google 1st page with the title)
4. Find your difference (position) and your added value

Formatting the text in a reader-friendly way:
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I just stumbled upon a Wikipedia mapping tool that can be great for SEO: WikiGraph

If you write any article based on an entity, you can use it to give you ideas on what to approach.

For example, Very Private Gallery’s website is like you in the art niche, our team will write about Artvism (we focus on one subject every two months). So, I can…

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We are reinvesting your support in technical tools exclusive to the community. The website builder and plug-ins are available once a website is made. Updates are available as long as you stay in the community.

• Divi builder for designing websites on WordPress (89$/year),
• RankMath pro to improve your website’s SEO (59$/year),
• Imagify…

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Page speed
The official page speed tool from Google

https://pagespeed.web.dev/

A great tool to check every page’s page speed instead of checking them one by one on the Google page speed test.

• https://www.experte.com/pagespeed

Traffic check
You can use this one to check how much traffic any website has. This is important if you… Read more