Business of Art, Workshop with Grant McConnell

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Artists need to know about the business side of art to establish themselves as professionals in the art community. This workshop will give you guidelines on how to approach public and commercial art galleries, and other exhibition venues. The workshop covers preparing a portfolio and resume/artist’s CV, contracts, copyright, insurance and how to pack and ship artwork.

ABOUT GRANT MCCONNELL

Grant McConnell lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he works as an artist and educator. He studied Fine Arts at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick before moving to Saskatoon where he completed a B.F.A and a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan. He currently teaches at the St. Peter’s College, and at the University of Saskatchewan where he specializes in Canadian and Modern Art History and Visual Culture, and Studio Art. He has served as the National Chair and spokesperson of CARFAC, (Canadian Artist’s Representation), and on the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, ACCESS Copyright, and the Remai Modern in Saskatoon, SK..

He is known primarily for his painting and drawing which is derived from an ongoing investigation of subject matter related to social beliefs and evolving truths.

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• Find out More carfac.sk.ca
• Register to attend In-Person mjmag.ca
• Register to attend Online us02web.zoom.us

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CARFAC SASK

CARFAC SASK is a non-profit organization representing visual artists in Saskatchewan. We work to improve the status and well being of artists through research, programs and services, public education, and advocacy. We believe in the visual arts as a profession and we value and respect all artists, their rights, their art forms, and their diversity.

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