Artist Initiative
ACHF Arts Access
Establish a temporary pop-up gallery as a means of engaging the community, while bringing my art directly to a wider audience. Erik Farseth, a printmaker, will establish a temporary pop-up gallery, and exhibit art at local galleries. The artist will also distribute free copies of small press publications (art zines) at various locations throughout the Twin Cities. 2: Attend professional development workshops / career counseling to develop a business plan and learn more about the business side of art. Erik Farseth will develop a business plan and gain hands-on experience developing a new line of posters and wearable artwork. Farseth will attend professional development workshops to increase his knowledge of the business side of art.
The artist successfully completed a public art project that was seen by hundreds of Minnesotans, and took his career to the next level. In addition to attendance at public exhibitions (which exceeded the initial estimate), the project received favorable coverage in local newspapers, including the Star Tribune and the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, both of which ran photographs of the art. Group exhibitions also received local media coverage, including favorable reviews of the Gods and Monsters show at Grey Gallery. 2: This project helped to take my career to the next level. Having met with a career counselor, sales of my artwork increased by 22 percent. I also received paid commissions for graphic design work as a direct result of the new marketing strategies that I adopted in 2016.
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