Creative Accelerator Bootcamp with Karen van Hoey Smith

Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Format: Online Masterclass
Duration: 1.5 hours

Build a Sustainable, Professional Art Practice

Join artist mentor, independent art broker and curator Karen van Hoey Smith for an intensive online masterclass designed to help artists develop a clear, confident and sustainable professional practice.

The Creative Accelerator Bootcamp is a practical, strategy-led session that brings together the essential elements of career development. Whether you’re emerging or looking to take your practice to the next level, this bootcamp will help you clarify your artistic direction, strengthen your positioning and identify opportunities for long-term growth.

Rather than focusing on theory, the session provides practical tools and actionable strategies to help you become exhibition and gallery ready, diversify your income, and build a resilient creative career.

What You’ll Learn

During this 90-minute masterclass you’ll explore:

• Clarifying your artistic vision, goals and long-term strategy
• Developing your artist story, personal brand and confident communication
• Identifying your niche and ideal collectors or buyers
• Creating multiple income streams from your art practice
• Finding opportunities with galleries, art fairs and publishers
• Understanding what it means to be “gallery ready”
• Identifying gaps in your current practice and creating an action plan
• Building systems that support visibility, audience growth and artwork sales

Whether you’re preparing for exhibitions, applying to galleries or looking to grow your professional practice, this session will provide practical guidance and a clear roadmap for success.