All Profits during the Event will go to

FREE Online Event | Jan 22-26, 2024

Go behind the scenes with pro artists & experts


Discover what it takes to plan your next artist career move, make your best artwork, meet the right people to create new opportunities, and show your artwork today.

The Professional Artist Summit brings you direction from professional fine artists and art world experts who've been where you want to go.

Loved by 30,000+ previous attendees

PRIOR ARTISTS & EXPERTS FEATURED IN

30,000+

Attendees from over 110 countries

20+

World-class artists & pros

3+

Unmissable masterclass sessions over 3 days

This Event is for You...


Are you an artist looking to level up their career? 

Join us to discover decades worth of advice compacted into an exciting week of learnings. We will focus on the four areas that you need master in order to thrive in your artist journey.

The 4 Pillars


Plan

  • Career planning
  • Talking and writing about your artwork
  • Sustainable income strategies
  • Teaching as source of income
  • Getting clarity on what you want
  • Mindset for rejection and grit
  • Problem solving when stuck
  • Focus vs experimentation

Make

  • Finding Your Voice
  • Making your most authentic art
  • Prolificness inside the studio
  • Productivity outside the studio
  • Energy & Time Management
  • Daily Rituals
  • Handling the inner critic
  • Discipline vs Inspiration
  • Process vs Outcome

Meet

  • Building a Support Community
  • Networking for Introverts
  • Cultivating relationships at scale with technology
  • Expanding your Contacts
  • Artist residencies
  • Winning art grants

Show

  • Instagram for artists
  • Get Into a gallery
  • Art fair success
  • Finding your audience
  • How to sell your work in person
  • Partnering with charities
  • Self-curating your show
  • What it takes to get your artwork in museums

A Sneak Peak at what you’ll walk away with


Here’s a taste of what you’ll discover by joining the free Professional Artist Summit:

  • Selling Your Artwork Online: What Will Work in 2024.
  • The Art of Multiplying Opportunities: Success Stories from Artists.
  • Balancing Studio Time and Business: Effective Daily Organization for Artists.
  • Insider Perspectives: Gallery Directors' Preferred Approaches.
  • Networking in the Art World for Introverts: Strategies and Tips.
  • Social Media Mastery for Artists: The Dos and Don'ts, Including Instagram Usage.
  • Confidently Discussing Your Art: How to Avoid Sounding Salesy.
  • Lessons from Successful Artists: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Saving Time.

World-Class Speakers


We carefully curate our speakers to provide the view of the artists and the gatekeepers. 

Everyone we feature has achieved an outstanding level of excellence in their field - and are ready to give back by sharing their hard earned wisdom.

From world acclaimed fine artists, to artworld decision makers, you'll leave inspired and ready to take the next step in your artist journey.

Past speakers include...

Colin Davidson

TIME magazine's artist for "Person of the year" issue of Angela Merkel.

Miriam Escofet

Winner BP Portrait Award.

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters.

Lynn Guo

1st Prize Florence Biennale 2023.
Co-founder of The International Arts & Culture Group

Ryan Stanier

Founder of The Other Art Fair

PRIOR ARTISTS & EXPERTS FEATURED IN

Your Summit  Schedule


Join us this January 22-26 for five days of expert-led sessions, workshops, and even some secret bonus materials that we’ll reveal throughout the summit. 

  • Day 1

  • Day 2

  • Day 3

  • Day 4

  • Day 5

January 22, 2024 - Defining YOUR Unique Artist Career
Secrets to Success on Your Terms

Alyssa Monks, Fine Artist

Make What Pours Out of You

DonChristian Jones, Interdisciplinary Artist, Musician, and Director

Ultimate Freedom: Living as a Nomadic Artist

Lisa Lebofsky, Fine Artist

Building the Foundation of Your Art Business

Andrea Jacobsen, Fine Artist & Social Media Influencer

Social Media without Compromise

Victoria Park, Fine Artist & Social Media Influencer

What makes this Summit different?


Once-in-a lifetime curated speakers & actionable content

Exclusive fine art techniques unveiled by world-renowned artists and market experts, specially selected for the Professional Artist Summit.

World-class quality content & production

We are setting the gold standard for art career and art business education. By joining us during this 5 day online event you will transform the way you see yourself, your artist journey, and what you think is possible in the years ahead.

ALL sessions are free during the event

Register now to get free access to all sessions every day from January 22nd to 26th. Every day the sessions will be available for 24h, expire, and the next sessions will be made available the day after. You can get full access by upgrading to a Premium Pass or joining the Professional Artist Association.

You Don’t Even Need To Leave Your House — Attend From Your Computer, Phone or Tablet

There’s no flight or hotel room to book… saving you thousands of dollars, unpaid work leave, and time away from your family.

All event profits go to charity

Want to do well and feel good? By supporting this event as a Premium Pass holder or upgrading to join the Professional Artist Association, any profits (ie. cash colleted after production and promotion costs) before and during the event will be donated to Child Education charity Pencils of Promise.

Here’s why attendees love our event (and keep coming back for more)


Frequently asked questions


Do you have questions about the Summit? Below are some common questions and answers:

What is the Professional Artist Summit?

The Professional Artist Summit is the #1 virtual event for visual artists, featuring leading artists and arts professionals. The ultimate goal of the event is to help you learn the most effective strategies to to grow your art career and the business side of your art.

Is this virtual event a good fit for me?

The Professional Artist Summit is a perfect fit for you if you are a painter, sculptor or fine art photographer who would like to grow their exposure and sales while making their best work.

And the best part? It’s completely free to sign up and get access to 20+ actionable masterclass sessions from leading artists and arts professionals who’ve done it for years.

Do I get lifetime access?

You can access it for as long as you’d like as long as you continue your membership to the Professional Artist Association, which is $33/month paid quarterly, after your initial 3 months. You can cancel anytime, but your access then would be discontinued.

Meet your summit hosts


Miguel Mayher

co-Host

Founder of The Professional Artist Association

His triple background is reflected at the Professional Artist Summit:

- Art (University of the Arts London)
- Technology (Google Arts & Culture)
- Business (INSEAD MBA)

cristina demiany

co-Host

Senior Art Business Coach
Professional Artist Association
Ex-Sotheby's Senior Program Mgr

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