Tuesday June 9, 5pm PST

Join us for an informative talk by creative consultant and speaker Nicole Slater.

​In this conversation, creative consultant and speaker Nicole Slater will share clear, manageable strategies to help artists increase their visibility without feeling overwhelmed. Drawing on her background in digital marketing and creative coaching, Nicole will outline simple steps for presenting your work more confidently, reaching the right audiences, and building lasting recognition over time. Her approach supports artists in moving past self-doubt and developing sustainable habits around promotion and communication. Participants will leave with a focused action plan and fresh tools to strengthen their public presence and better position their work in today’s competitive art landscape.

Tuesday July 14, 2026, 5pm PST

Join us for an informative talk with private art curator Delia LaJeunesse as she shares how interior designers source artwork for residential projects—and how artists can position themselves to be part of that process. Drawing on her experience collaborating closely with designers and clients, Delia will explain how artwork is selected to reflect personal narrative, cultural context, and the emotional tone of a home. She’ll discuss what makes artists stand out in design-driven environments, how curators build relationships with emerging and mid-career artists, and how opportunities develop outside traditional gallery channels. This session offers practical insight into a growing pathway for artists seeking meaningful placements, new collectors, and long-term professional connections in the residential design world.

September 8, 5pm PST

Creating great work is only part of building a sustainable art practice—getting that work seen by the right people matters too. Drawing on 25 years of PR and marketing experience, Molly will share strategies artists can use to increase their visibility, tell their stories more effectively, and create opportunities for press and promotion.

​We’ll explore what artists can realistically do on their own, from developing a compelling story and reaching out to media to promoting exhibitions and building relationships, as well as when it makes sense to bring in a PR professional. Molly will also discuss how to work effectively with a publicist or PR firm, what they can—and can’t—do for you, and how to get the most from that relationship.

​Whether you handle your own promotion or are considering professional PR support, this conversation will offer practical ideas for helping your work reach a wider audience.

Tuesday December 8th, 5pm PST

What happens to your artwork, archives, intellectual property, and creative legacy when you’re no longer here to manage them?

​Estate planning is something most artists put off—but making thoughtful decisions now can save family members from difficult choices later and help ensure that your work is preserved, managed, and represented according to your wishes.

​Join Claudia W. Hess, MBA, AAA, founder of Hess Art Advisory, for a practical conversation about what artists can do now to plan for the future of their work. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience as an art historian, curator, educator, gallery owner, collector, appraiser, and advisor, Claudia will discuss the essential steps artists should consider when planning their estates—from organizing and documenting artwork to thinking about archives, valuation, heirs, donations, and the long-term stewardship of an artistic legacy.

​Claudia specializes in art appraisals, collection management, and trust and estate planning, helping artists, collectors, families, and institutions navigate the often complicated intersection of art, value, and legacy.

​This conversation is designed to help artists start asking the right questions—and, ideally, answer them before someone else has to.