I moved the September Live workshop and Critique Club back a week to accommodate my Portrait Workshop.

Karlie Kirkaldie @karlie-kirkaldie-5258 "Restarting my painting journey after a 15 year hiatus." Joined Jun 3, 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands Here is one of her paintings.

I spent the morning rewriting my artist statement for a grant application and it was a great experience. I'm adding "Workshopping Your Artist Statement" to the roster of live monthly workshops. I'm listing the schedule in the classroom and on the calendar. I've got to run to the studio but here's what I have on mine so far... I love a word limit. I probably NEEEEED one 😂! https://www.feliciaforte.com/statement

I hope it's ok to ask this here - I am looking for advice. I have representation with a brand new gallery in a great area - they opened in January 2026. They are offering me a show in Feb 2027 - it would involve my sending work to fill 110 linear feet. I have never done a show like this in the past. I am looking at it practically - what my cost would be to create and deliver (10-15) 36x48 or larger paintings. What other things should I be thinking about - is there precedent to ask for shared ship costs or something along that nature? I should also add that they have yet to sell anything of mine, so I also feel that the jury could still be out on whether my art is a good fit for them - but then again, it could also be that they are growing/getting started. I welcome your tips/advice on how to measure if this is a good opportunity. Thanks!

Maddie Stansell @maddie-stansell-5300 Maddie is based in Massachusetts Here is some work by Maddie. Welcome to the club!