Finding Your Voice: Artist Statements & Elevator Pitches
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Second Street Gallery
115 2nd St SE
Details
This program focuses on helping artists clearly and confidently articulate their work. Participants will learn how to write a compelling artist statement that reflects their practice, materials, and ideas, as well as how to craft a concise elevator pitch for conversations with curators, collectors, and fellow artists.
Topics include:
What makes an effective artist statement
Adapting your statement for different audiences and opportunities
Writing and refining a short elevator pitch
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Peer feedback and guided revision
The workshop is available at $50 SSG members / $65 non-members. This program is designed for emerging and mid-career artists seeking to strengthen their professional practice, though artists at all stages are welcome.
This is an in-person workshop held at Second Street Gallery and will be lead by Kristen Chiacchia with CM Turner.
