Talk Events
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 Talk Series
How We Choose The Winners 2020
Monday 18th November 2019, 6 - 8pm
Tour and Talk followed by Q&A session
at Ashurst's London HQ
Join us for an evening to launch the sixth instalment of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize where we'll discuss what makes a strong application and how in the wider art world you and your practice can stand out from the crowd.
Our newest judge Melanie Lenz, digital art curator at the V&A Museum, will be joined by Charlie Schaffer and Averil Curci. Charlie is a portrait painter that was Shortlisted for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize in 2016 and more recently won the BP Portrait Prize 2019 and exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery. Averil is on this years judging panel and an independent art advisor and former director for a Mayfair art gallery. She specialises in photography, and curated the exhibition for our Photography Award Winner 2019, Brendon Kahn.
Moderated by judging panel chairman Conrad Carvalho we will discuss what we hope to see in applications to the art prize and give their top tips on what catches their eyes as curators, art buyers for collections and clients and gallerists, as well as thoughts on what happens after finding art prize success. The evening aims to give attendees tips they can use to improve their application for the 2020 prize and an insight into what artists need to do to stand out to art world professionals.
Speakers:
Melanie Lenz - Curator at V&A Museum, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 Judge
Charlie Schaffer - Portrait Painter, First Prize Winner of the BP Portrait Award 2019, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2016 Shortlist
Conrad Carvalho (moderator) - Prize Director for Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, Art Consultant and Collections Manager
Our newest judge Melanie Lenz, digital art curator at the V&A Museum, will be joined by Charlie Schaffer and Averil Curci. Charlie is a portrait painter that was Shortlisted for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize in 2016 and more recently won the BP Portrait Prize 2019 and exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery. Averil is on this years judging panel and an independent art advisor and former director for a Mayfair art gallery. She specialises in photography, and curated the exhibition for our Photography Award Winner 2019, Brendon Kahn.
Moderated by judging panel chairman Conrad Carvalho we will discuss what we hope to see in applications to the art prize and give their top tips on what catches their eyes as curators, art buyers for collections and clients and gallerists, as well as thoughts on what happens after finding art prize success. The evening aims to give attendees tips they can use to improve their application for the 2020 prize and an insight into what artists need to do to stand out to art world professionals.
Speakers:
Melanie Lenz - Curator at V&A Museum, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 Judge
Charlie Schaffer - Portrait Painter, First Prize Winner of the BP Portrait Award 2019, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2016 Shortlist
Conrad Carvalho (moderator) - Prize Director for Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, Art Consultant and Collections Manager
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Event details
Date: Monday 18th November 2019 Time: 6:00pm, with talk start at 6:30pm, finish at 8pm Location: Ashurst, London Fruit and Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, E1 6PW Please note that the event will be filmed and that by signing up for the event, you give us permission to use any of the content and post it in the public domain. Due to limited numbers and strict security, you must RSVP to attend. |
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Previous Talk Events
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2019 Talk Series
How To... (Re)Produce Your Work
Tour and Talk followed by Q&A session
at Genesis Imaging
We organised an afternoon at our supporters, printing and finishing experts Genesis Imaging to learn how to prep, produce and edition prints of your work. The session was led by our Photography Judges Genesis Imaging Creative Director Mark Foxwell and Art Advisor Averil Curci.
For photographers or artists wishing to produce limited edition works, this afternoon session guided how to format a digital file, select the materials and processes that will produce the best version of your work, discuss the importance of archival materials and look at best practice with editioning work and producing certificates of authenticity.
For photographers or artists wishing to produce limited edition works, this afternoon session guided how to format a digital file, select the materials and processes that will produce the best version of your work, discuss the importance of archival materials and look at best practice with editioning work and producing certificates of authenticity.
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2019 Talk Series
How To... Thrive As An Artist
Talk followed by Q&A session
at The Stage at Rich Mix London
The third instalment of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2019 talk series aimed to get you energised and feeling confident about taking on 2019.
We were thrilled to be joined 3 experts; Creative Coach & author Deborah Henry-Pollard, Photographer & short film maker David Stewart & multidisciplinary artist Lauren Baker. They shared top tips on boosting motivation and resilience, looking after creative wellbeing, getting organised and building a career as an artist.
Creative Coach Deborah has been a mentor in the arts for over 10 years working with individuals and organisations like the West Dean College is a trustee of ArtCan, a platform that supports emerging artists. Her book What’s Your Excuse for not Succeeding as an Artist was published in 2018. She brings key tips on nurturing your potential and getting over artist block.
David has worked as a Photographer and Short film maker for over 30 years. His short film Cabbage was nominated for a BAFTA and David's art work has also won prestigious Photography Awards. David has published several photo books, his most recent being Paid Content which was part of a wider project that included a solo show at photography gallery Wren London. David brings a wealth of experience of simultaneously managing a commercial practice alongside growing his art practice.
Multidisciplinary Artist Lauren Baker art practice has taken her all over the world. She has created installations at the V&A, Tate Britain and Tate Modern and her work is held in collections worldwide. Lauren was invited to speak about her experience of the art world and she brings her tips on how to unearth your full potential and her experience of growing her own art career a self-taught artist.
Speakers:
David Stewart, Photographer and Filmmaker
Deborah Henry-Pollard, Artist Coach
Lauren Baker, Multidisciplinary Artist
Moderator:
Conrad Carvalho, Prize Director, Corporate Art Consultant and Artist Mentor
We were thrilled to be joined 3 experts; Creative Coach & author Deborah Henry-Pollard, Photographer & short film maker David Stewart & multidisciplinary artist Lauren Baker. They shared top tips on boosting motivation and resilience, looking after creative wellbeing, getting organised and building a career as an artist.
Creative Coach Deborah has been a mentor in the arts for over 10 years working with individuals and organisations like the West Dean College is a trustee of ArtCan, a platform that supports emerging artists. Her book What’s Your Excuse for not Succeeding as an Artist was published in 2018. She brings key tips on nurturing your potential and getting over artist block.
David has worked as a Photographer and Short film maker for over 30 years. His short film Cabbage was nominated for a BAFTA and David's art work has also won prestigious Photography Awards. David has published several photo books, his most recent being Paid Content which was part of a wider project that included a solo show at photography gallery Wren London. David brings a wealth of experience of simultaneously managing a commercial practice alongside growing his art practice.
Multidisciplinary Artist Lauren Baker art practice has taken her all over the world. She has created installations at the V&A, Tate Britain and Tate Modern and her work is held in collections worldwide. Lauren was invited to speak about her experience of the art world and she brings her tips on how to unearth your full potential and her experience of growing her own art career a self-taught artist.
Speakers:
David Stewart, Photographer and Filmmaker
Deborah Henry-Pollard, Artist Coach
Lauren Baker, Multidisciplinary Artist
Moderator:
Conrad Carvalho, Prize Director, Corporate Art Consultant and Artist Mentor
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2019 Talk Series
How To... Organise an Exhibition
Talk followed by Q&A session with drinks & networking
at Ashurst Emerging Artist Gallery
The second talk in this year’s Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize looked at how to organise an exhibition; from the planning, curation and marketing to logistics and working with external organisations and venues. We invited two experts to share their knowledge at this free talk. Firstly, curator and collector Tim Sayer who has collected art for over 50 years, bequest his collection to the Hepworth Wakefield and consequently curated an exhibition including works from both his and their collections in 2016. Our second expert, Ginevra Fiorentini, is the Founder and Director of Presenza an organisation that, through its programme of exhibitions, aims to bring contemporary, emerging artists into public and commercial spaces to engage with wider audiences and make contemporary art as accessible as possible. Between our two experts we shared tips and discuss the challenges of organising your own exhibition.
Speakers:
Tim Sayer - guest judge, curator and collector
Ginevra Fiorentini - Director of art consultancy Presenza
Moderator:
Caitlin Smyth – Art Prize Marketing Director.
Speakers:
Tim Sayer - guest judge, curator and collector
Ginevra Fiorentini - Director of art consultancy Presenza
Moderator:
Caitlin Smyth – Art Prize Marketing Director.
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2019 Talk Series
5th Year Celebration & Launch: Art Prizes, Self-representing and what we’ve learned
Talk followed by Q&A session with drinks & networking
at Ashurst Emerging Artist Gallery
Speakers:
Conrad Carvalho - Prize Director
Loreal Prystaj – Photographer, 2018 Shortlisted Entrant, has since exhibited at Recontres D'Arles. TIFA exhibition in Tokyo
Brad Kenny – Artist, 2017 Shortlisted Entrant, has since exhibited and been collected internationally.
Moderator:
Caitlin Smyth – Art Prize Marketing Director.
Conrad Carvalho - Prize Director
Loreal Prystaj – Photographer, 2018 Shortlisted Entrant, has since exhibited at Recontres D'Arles. TIFA exhibition in Tokyo
Brad Kenny – Artist, 2017 Shortlisted Entrant, has since exhibited and been collected internationally.
Moderator:
Caitlin Smyth – Art Prize Marketing Director.
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2018 Talk Series
How To... Grow Your Art Career in 2018
Talk followed by Q&A session with drinks & networking
at Ashurst Emerging Artist Gallery
Last January 2017 our talk How to Grow Your Art Career was the most popular one we had ever held. This year we brought it back and with a 2018 update. What are the key things you can focus on outside of your practice to support and grow your career development? We look at this with our experts to help you pull together a plan for the year ahead, to be ready for and to attract as many opportunities as possible, rapidly grow your practice and audiences, and also meet your peers to share experiences and ideas.
Speakers:
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Briony Marshall - Prize Judge, Council Member for the Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy
Speakers:
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Briony Marshall - Prize Judge, Council Member for the Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy
How To Maximise Your Art Opportunities
Talk followed by Q&A session with drinks, canapes & networking
At Ashurst's London Gallery Space
For the second event in the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2018 talk series we brought together previous entrants to talk about their successes since entering the prize. Find out how they get the most out of a range of opportunities from exhibitions to prizes and more. Learn how they’ve navigated things like approaching galleries to selling their work both directly and by a gallery or agent. See what key tips they can pass on to other emerging artists to help them strengthen self-representing their practice.
Speakers:
Moderated by Conrad Carvalho (art consultant) - Prize Director
Bob Aldous (artist) - Shortlisted Artist 2015
Brad Kenny (artist) - Shortlisted Artist 2016
Maureen Jordan (sculptor and installation artist) - Sculptor Winner 2016
Speakers:
Moderated by Conrad Carvalho (art consultant) - Prize Director
Bob Aldous (artist) - Shortlisted Artist 2015
Brad Kenny (artist) - Shortlisted Artist 2016
Maureen Jordan (sculptor and installation artist) - Sculptor Winner 2016
How... We Choose the Winners - Insight into the Judging Process
Panel discussion followed by Q&A session with drinks, canapes & networking
At Ashurst's London Gallery Space
The first event in the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2018 talk series gave detailed insight into how the judging process works and how we choose the winners. We explained the finer details of what we look for in artists, artworks and submissions, and also what we don't want to see. We described our vision for the prize and how the judging panel picks the shortlist and winners despite having very different tastes and expertise in art.
The talk started with a brief description of the prize and judging process, followed by a panel discussion. There was a Q&A session afterwards.
Speakers:
Conrad Carvalho (Panel Moderator) - Panel Chairman for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize
Dr David Bellingham - Prize Judge, Art Historian and MA Art Business Programme Director at Sotheby's Institute of Art
Briony Marshall - Prize Judge, Council Member for the Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy
The talk started with a brief description of the prize and judging process, followed by a panel discussion. There was a Q&A session afterwards.
Speakers:
Conrad Carvalho (Panel Moderator) - Panel Chairman for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize
Dr David Bellingham - Prize Judge, Art Historian and MA Art Business Programme Director at Sotheby's Institute of Art
Briony Marshall - Prize Judge, Council Member for the Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy
How to... Grow Your Art Career
Expert Advice and Q&A Session with Drinks, Canapés & Networking,
at Rich Mix London
The 3rd instalment in this year’s Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2017 talk series discussed how to grow your art career, by tackling what is holding you back, giving you tips to make things easier for you, things to aim for and ideas on how to plan your 2017.
We started with drinks and a chance to meet the art prize team and judges followed by the talk and then a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Briony Marshall MRBS - Council Member for Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2016 Judge
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Conrad Carvalho - Art Consultant for Oaktree & Tiger, focussing on promoting emerging artists to private and corporate clients, and Prize Director of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize.
We started with drinks and a chance to meet the art prize team and judges followed by the talk and then a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Briony Marshall MRBS - Council Member for Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2016 Judge
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Conrad Carvalho - Art Consultant for Oaktree & Tiger, focussing on promoting emerging artists to private and corporate clients, and Prize Director of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize.
How to Gain Gallery Representation
Expert Advice and Q&A Session with Drinks & Networking,
at Ashurst's London Gallery Space
The second instalment in this year’s Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2017 talk series (29 Nov 2016) discussed how to increase your likelihood of gaining gallery representation. We gave you ideas that you can implement yourself, as well as tips on the do's and dont's of approaching galleries. We believe the idea of being 'discovered' by a gallery is a little outdated and that putting some focus and work into getting connected and seen can go a long way. We told you how to get seen by art professionals, how to present you and your work in the best way possible, how best to interact with art galleries and discuss how to navigate self-representation alongside looking for gallery representation.
We started with drinks and a chance to meet the art prize team and judges followed by the talk and then a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Jessica Carlisle - Gallerist, curator, artist representative and art consultant, Jessica now runs the successful Jessica Carlisle Gallery in the heart of London’s West End where she works with an extended network of UK artists. After beginning her art career working with Artists First Management and working with a number of significant YBA’s, she then started a gallery programme in 2014, presenting pop-up exhibitions in Knightsbridge and hosting private events at home. In 2016 she moved to a space in Marylebone where she runs a curated programme of exhibitions as well as attending art fairs. In addition to the gallery programme, Jessica curates and consults for private clients using her in-depth knowledge of and contacts within London’s contemporary art scene.
See more at www.jessicacarlisle.com
David Anthony Hall - Photographer. See more at www.davidanthonyhall.com
Conrad Carvalho - Art Consultant for Oaktree & Tiger, focusing on promoting emerging artists to private and corporate clients, and Prize Director of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize.
We started with drinks and a chance to meet the art prize team and judges followed by the talk and then a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Jessica Carlisle - Gallerist, curator, artist representative and art consultant, Jessica now runs the successful Jessica Carlisle Gallery in the heart of London’s West End where she works with an extended network of UK artists. After beginning her art career working with Artists First Management and working with a number of significant YBA’s, she then started a gallery programme in 2014, presenting pop-up exhibitions in Knightsbridge and hosting private events at home. In 2016 she moved to a space in Marylebone where she runs a curated programme of exhibitions as well as attending art fairs. In addition to the gallery programme, Jessica curates and consults for private clients using her in-depth knowledge of and contacts within London’s contemporary art scene.
See more at www.jessicacarlisle.com
David Anthony Hall - Photographer. See more at www.davidanthonyhall.com
Conrad Carvalho - Art Consultant for Oaktree & Tiger, focusing on promoting emerging artists to private and corporate clients, and Prize Director of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize.
How To... Win Art Opportunities
7th Talk with Q&A Session and Drinks Networking,
at Cass Art Islington
In conjunction with Cass Art, the first instalment in this year’s Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2017 talk series will discuss how to increase your likelihood of positive outcome when applying to a range of opportunities. Providing practical tips on submitting applications to things such as art prizes, funding opportunities and exhibitions, our industry experts will guide you through how to maximise the chances of success, and how to benefit in some way from each application you submit.
We start with drinks and a chance to meet the art prize team and judges followed by the talk and then a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Maureen Jordan - Winner of the Sculptor Prize 2016, previously a Director at the Arts Council England.
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
Limited places available, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
We start with drinks and a chance to meet the art prize team and judges followed by the talk and then a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Maureen Jordan - Winner of the Sculptor Prize 2016, previously a Director at the Arts Council England.
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
Limited places available, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
How To... Price Your Artwork
6th Talk with Q&A Session and Drinks Networking,
at Cass Art Islington
An evening of practical advice from art experts. The speakers will give advice to artists on pricing your artwork to ensure you build loyal clients and grow, and tackling some of the issues around this. We will also be available beforehand and afterwards for 1-to-1 questions.
We know it can be tough as an artist to decide prices that reflect your hard work and talent. However there are a few methods that you can use that will ensure fair prices for you and buyers, bring interest to your work and rapidly build your audience and career. We will also give you some great tips for managing price changes and for specific situations including during exhibition private views and art fairs. Other questions we tackle include should you show prices online and at exhibitions, how to handle discounting and what about dealing with buyers after a sale. This talk aims to guide you on practical skills that can help you sell your work at the right prices that allow you to build a career that earns you a living so that you can continue to create great art.
Confirmed Speakers:
Susan Mumford - Founder of Be Smart About Art and Author of "Art is Your Life. Make it Your Living."
Briony Marshall MRBS - Council Member for Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2016 Judge
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
We know it can be tough as an artist to decide prices that reflect your hard work and talent. However there are a few methods that you can use that will ensure fair prices for you and buyers, bring interest to your work and rapidly build your audience and career. We will also give you some great tips for managing price changes and for specific situations including during exhibition private views and art fairs. Other questions we tackle include should you show prices online and at exhibitions, how to handle discounting and what about dealing with buyers after a sale. This talk aims to guide you on practical skills that can help you sell your work at the right prices that allow you to build a career that earns you a living so that you can continue to create great art.
Confirmed Speakers:
Susan Mumford - Founder of Be Smart About Art and Author of "Art is Your Life. Make it Your Living."
Briony Marshall MRBS - Council Member for Royal British Society of Sculptors, Head of Professional Development at the Art Academy, Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2016 Judge
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
How To... Get Your Art Seen
4th Talk and Drinks & Canapés Reception
An evening of practical advice from art experts coupled with drinks & canapés. The speakers gave advice to artists on getting their artwork seen by a larger and targeted audience, and tackled some of the issues around this.
We know it can be tough as an artist to get your work seen. However if you can perfect both your profile and your approach you can maximise your chances of getting a response from the right people. As an artist you and your practice are what you have to sell and confidence and clarity are vital in getting your message across. This talk guided you on practical skills that can help develop your artistic practice into your career, through building a large and engaged audience.
Speakers:
Alexis Jourrou - Social Media Consultant. Works with Saatchi Gallery Magazine, MTV, Warner Brothers, Canon and various London galleries and artists.
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
We know it can be tough as an artist to get your work seen. However if you can perfect both your profile and your approach you can maximise your chances of getting a response from the right people. As an artist you and your practice are what you have to sell and confidence and clarity are vital in getting your message across. This talk guided you on practical skills that can help develop your artistic practice into your career, through building a large and engaged audience.
Speakers:
Alexis Jourrou - Social Media Consultant. Works with Saatchi Gallery Magazine, MTV, Warner Brothers, Canon and various London galleries and artists.
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Consultant. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA Space and other galleries.
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
How To... Price Your Artwork
3rd Talk and Drinks & Canapés Reception
An evening of practical advice from industry experts coupled with drinks & canapés. The speakers gave advice to artists on pricing their artworks and tackled some of the issues around this.
Pricing of your artwork can be very difficult to get just right, so having an understanding of the different ways to offer and the variety of people interested in your work is important. Our 3rd talk aimed to give you the tips you need to price your artwork more successfully, as well as suggested some strategies for you to follow.
Pricing of your artwork can be very difficult to get just right, so having an understanding of the different ways to offer and the variety of people interested in your work is important. Our 3rd talk aimed to give you the tips you need to price your artwork more successfully, as well as suggested some strategies for you to follow.
How to... Promote Yourself
2nd Talk and Drinks & Canapés Reception
An evening of practical advice from industry experts coupled with drinks & canapés. Covering topics such as; writing your artist statement, approaching gallerists and collectors as well as other industry experts (both verbally and in writing), reaching a wider audience with your work and much more.
We know it can be tough as an artist to get your work seen by the right people. However if you can perfect both your profile and your approach you can maximise your chances of getting a response. As an artist you and your practice is what you have to sell and confidence and clarity are vital in getting your message across. This talk aimed to guide you on practical skills that can help develop your artistic practice into your career.
Speakers:
Alexis Jourrou - Social Media Consultant. Works with Saatchi Gallery Magazine, MTV, Warner Brothers, Canon and various London galleries and artists.
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Director for The Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA space and other galleries.
We know it can be tough as an artist to get your work seen by the right people. However if you can perfect both your profile and your approach you can maximise your chances of getting a response. As an artist you and your practice is what you have to sell and confidence and clarity are vital in getting your message across. This talk aimed to guide you on practical skills that can help develop your artistic practice into your career.
Speakers:
Alexis Jourrou - Social Media Consultant. Works with Saatchi Gallery Magazine, MTV, Warner Brothers, Canon and various London galleries and artists.
Conrad Carvalho - Gallery Director for Oaktree & Tiger Gallery and Prize Director.
Caitlin Smyth - Artist Agent, and Marketing Director for The Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize. Worked closely with a variety of artists to promote them, as well as CHELSEA space and other galleries.
How to... Win an Art Prize
1st Talk and Drinks & Canapés Reception
There are a huge variety of art prize competitions running throughout the year, every year. Some are highly respected, increase your visibility to collectors and bring attention from important galleries and institutions. We want to give you some tips and advice, so you can greatly improve your chances of getting short-listed and winning the prizes that are best for you.
The talk was given on 11th November 2014, by Conrad Carvalho (gallery director and rize organiser) and Caitlin Smyth (artist agent) at the Ashurst London offices and was followed by networking with a drinks and canapés reception (sponsored by the Ashurst Emerging Artist Programme).
For invitations to future talks and events join our newsletter by signing up at the bottom-right of this page. Also a write-up of the talk can be seen in the blog here...
The talk was given on 11th November 2014, by Conrad Carvalho (gallery director and rize organiser) and Caitlin Smyth (artist agent) at the Ashurst London offices and was followed by networking with a drinks and canapés reception (sponsored by the Ashurst Emerging Artist Programme).
For invitations to future talks and events join our newsletter by signing up at the bottom-right of this page. Also a write-up of the talk can be seen in the blog here...