EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM

Zoe Frances Craig's print of a bison with a circular sun above and geometric shapes nearby.
A painting of a person applying makeup to a woman wearing traditional attire with a red and green hanbok and an ornate headpiece, against a brown background.
Woman wearing a black and white striped blouse and yellow earrings against a yellow background.
Painting of a fish in a bowl with an onion and asparagus on a wooden surface.

DISPLAY YOUR WORK FOR A MONTH AT VIVA GALLERY

The intention of the Emerging Artist program is to support, encourage, and empower new artists and makers in exploring and learning in more depth about all aspects of the art world.

The program is open to emerging artists of any age that demonstrate good skill levels in their medium and a serious intent to pursue and market their art form.  

During their time with VIVA they would have the following opportunities:

  • Be assigned a sponsor member to help them make connections with other member artists.

  • Meet with an artist member who pursues the same or similar art form.

    • Visit the studio of the above artist.

    • Discuss techniques/ideas with the above artist.

  • Meet with artist members who pursue the same type of activities they are interested in, such as selling at art fairs, selling at other galleries, putting together a portfolio, or has a good business model of interest

  • Spend a day working at VIVA

  • Have 2 work feedback sessions with various gallery members

  • Participate in a show at VIVA Gallery

Email us at info@vivagallery.net to request an application.