AD HOC ASSISTANCE

In addition to my mentoring program, see below, I offer individual assistance on an as-needed basis.  I charge $45/hour for these services.  If I work with you at your location, then there is a 2 hour minimum.  Please see the mentoring program details below for more info on how I can assist you with your artistic endeavors.

MENTORING PROGRAM

My mentoring program provides a variety of specialized services for artists.  It is a step beyond classes, and is customized to meet your specific needs. Below is an overview of the program.

1st Step: Meet-N-Chat: no charge

High level meeting: (30 -45 minutes)

• mostly to see if we are compatible
• if you like my mentoring style
• show me your work
• discuss high level objectives

2nd Step: Goal setting meeting: $150*

*1/2 of this will be applied to your 1st month's mentoring fee if you decide to continue with the mentoring program.

2 - 3 hour meeting, in which we will:

• review your existing paintings
• discuss your goals, both short-term and long-term:

• • establishing yourself as a business?
  • website?
  • social media?
  • creating your brand?
  • showing and/or selling your work?
  • establishing a daily and/or weekly practice?
  • developing your own unique "style"
  • etc.
• Establish a timetable of activities towards reaching your goals
• Select the activities we will work on together, at least for the first few months

3rd Step: Based on the activities you select for us to work on together, I will put together a document outlining our plan with the associated costs.  

The monthly mentoring cost starts at $100/month, which covers up to 2 hours of my time, and goes up from there, depending on the activities chosen. There is no contract involved, so you pay month-to-month, and the fee will be outlined for each month, and can be modified as your needs change. Here are just a sampling of activities I can help you with:

Improve your paintings through:

• private lessons at your studio or mine
• weekly small group lessons (groups of 3-4)
• open studio (paint with me, but no lesson)
• critiques - virtual and/or in person
• periodic 2-3 day workshops on a variety of subjects

Branding:

• help you develop a cohesive, marketable "style"
• help you develop your "story"
• logo and/or other graphic design development (I can create for you, or assist you in creating your own)

Marketing Plans:

• Where and how to market & sell your work
• Assistance in sourcing places to show & sell
• Assistance in application process
• Building or enhancing your website and/or other online presence

Guidance on the business side:

• pricing
• accounting
• inventory

Photographing your artwork:

• teach you how to photograph your artwork and edit your files in Photoshop
• and/or photograph your artwork for you, including editing

You can register for my classes and workshops here, or email me at JenniferDFerris@gmail.com with any questions or to schedule a "Meet-n-Chat."