Shaping Your Work for Exhibition

Shaping a body of work into a compelling exhibition proposal is both an artistic and strategic process, requiring attention to image selection, sequencing, layout, and written presentation to communicate your vision clearly. In this new online workshop, you work with Frances Jakubek, an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists, to translate your ideas into a cohesive exhibition proposal, producing both the images and supporting materials needed to bring your work into public view.

Over five sessions, you explore the essential components of a successful proposal: refining and sequencing images, developing layouts and installation strategies, and crafting written materials that convey the heart of your project. Frances also addresses the practical considerations of exhibitions, covering framing, shipping, timelines, and budgets so you can present your work confidently and professionally.

Writing and presentation become central tools as you craft an artist statement, project description, and cohesive visual selection that speak to curators, galleries, and institutions. Weekly discussions and critiques foster a supportive environment where ideas deepen, editing becomes sharper, and your vision for the work grows more defined.

By the end of the course, you complete a polished exhibition proposal package that brings together your images, writing, and logistical plan. An integrated, professional portfolio ready to submit. This workshop is ideal for artists eager to see their work in exhibition spaces and prepared to develop the materials that make those opportunities possible.