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Startup Studio Insight

A Critique Program for Artists Ready to Move Their Practice Forward

Startup Studio Insight is a 12-week virtual critique program designed for artists who want sustained feedback, accountability, and professional perspective in a supportive but rigorous setting.

It's a next-level complement to Startup Studio, blending peer dialogue, structured critique, and conversations with experienced artists, curators, writers and other arts professionals.


Who It's For

This program is designed for artists who are:

  • Developing a new body of work

  • Preparing for an exhibition or residency

  • Refining the conceptual language of their practice

  • Seeking deeper critical feedback and accountability

  • Looking for greater momentum, clarity, and connection in their work

What You'll Walk Away With

  • Greater clarity and confidence in your work

  • Stronger work through sustained feedback and accountability

  • New professional insight and resources

  • A supportive peer network

  • A clearer roadmap for your next steps as an artist

What's Included

Each 12-week session includes six meetings (held roughly every other week):

  • One orientation session

  • Three peer critique sessions

  • Three guest critiques with art professionals

Participants present their work twice during the cycle, once to peers and once to a visiting professional, balancing supportive discussion with higher-level critical feedback.

Cohorts are limited to a maximum of nine artists, ensuring meaningful dialogue and real connection

Ready to Join?

The full 12 week program is $600, including all six sessions, guest critiques with industry professionals, and participation in a small, focused cohort.‍

Space is limited to nine artists.


Session 1: July 2 - September 24, 2026

All meetings take place on Thursdays at 10:00am PST.

  • July 2 — Orientation

  • July 9 — Peer Critique

  • July 30 — Peer Critique

  • August 13 — Peer Critique

  • August 27 — Guest Critique

  • September 10 — Guest Critique

  • September 24 — Guest Critique

Have additional questions? Reach out to ray@startup-art.com

Session 1 Guests

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    Amy Ellingson

    Artist | Educator

  • Lordy Rodriguez

    Artist | Educator

  • Mary Anna Pomonis

    Artist | Educator