Upcoming January Exhibitions...

Click here for more info  Opening Reception on Saturday, January 17, 2015!!

Professional Practices Artists Workshop hosted by GYST

The Torrance Art Museum will be hosting a professional practices workshop lead by artist and arts educator Karen Atkinson and GYST-Ink.  This crash course workshop is designed to guide artists of all types, from beginners just developing a practice, to experienced professionals, through many important aspects of becoming an organized, professional, and successful artist.
Workshop Topics:

• Time management for artists
• How to present yourself and talk about your work
• Portfolio / CV / artist statement prep
• Loan forms and contracts
• Exhibition venues and what to expect
• Approaching galleries, institutions, musuems
• Basic business Issues / ethics for artists
• How to raise money / grant writing
• Independent artist projects
• Getting the word out / marketing

PLEASE RSVP at TorranceArtMuseum@TorranceCA.GovTorranceArtMuseum@TorranceCA.Gov as space is limited.

GYST-Ink is an artist-run company providing information, technology and solutions created by artists for artists. Our mission is to support artists and arts organizations with an integrated mix of software, services and information in order to keep artists working. GYST–Ink is dedicated to empowering and educating artists so that they can develop sustainable and successful careers on their own terms.
Spearheaded by Karen Atkinson, GYST-Ink has been the leading resource for professional practice, art advice and art business services in Southern California for over ten years, helping thousands of artists from all over America get on the road to career success. Founded in 2000 by Karen Atkinson as a software company, GYST’s products and services now include professional practices software, a blog, a newsletter, career development workshops, artist resume and statement reviewing, document and artwork documentation and archiving, a Skills Bank, web development, and consulting services.

Plan to attend the Public Opening of South Bay Focus

Saturday, November 8, 2014 @ TAM from 6 - 9 p.m.

TAM to host Professional Practices Workshop in December

Check out what's coming up in December at the TAM for artists!!

TAMA @ TCCM on November 4th...

You can check out the TAMA South Bay Focus announcement at the Torrance City Council Meeting last night by visiting our website!

We look forward to seeing our TAMA members and their friends who are interested in joining at the Opening of South Bay Focus THIS SATURDAY, November 8,  2014 from 6 - 9 p.m at the Torrance Art Museum....

South Bay Focus is presented in conjunction with the Torrance Artists Guild and the South Bay Watercolor Society.   This year's juror is Scott Canty of the LA Municipal Art Gallery. 

If you are a TAMA Member, please remember to pick up your name badge...there's a surprise inside!

SEE YOU AT THE OPENING....

Did you receive your invitation??