{"product_id":"findyourcollectors","title":"Finding Your Collectors: Build a Clear Artistic Identity and Grow a Lasting Collector Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding Your Collectors: Build a Clear Artistic Identity and Grow a Lasting Collector Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full 4-part workshop series and VIP Package will take place live on Zoom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpcoming Class Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 4-session series will take place live on Zoom from \u003cstrong\u003e10:00 AM–11:30 AM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 1: June Intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• June 26\u003cbr\u003e• June 27\u003cbr\u003e• June 28\u003cbr\u003e• June 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 2: July Weekend Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 4-session series is split across two weekends.\u003cbr\u003e• July 11\u003cbr\u003e• July 12\u003cbr\u003e• July 18\u003cbr\u003e• July 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 3: Late July \/ August Weekend Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 4-session series is split across two weekends.\u003cbr\u003e• July 25\u003cbr\u003e• July 26\u003cbr\u003e• August 1\u003cbr\u003e• August 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt checkout, please indicate which series you are joining:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• June 26–29 Intensive Series\u003cbr\u003e• July 11–12 and July 18–19 Weekend Series\u003cbr\u003e• July 25–26 and August 1–2 Weekend Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered participants will receive the Zoom link and class details by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany artists struggle not because their work lacks quality, but because they do not know how to reach the right audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a clear artistic identity and collector strategy, it becomes difficult to market your artwork, connect with collectors, or build consistent support around your practice. Many talented artists are unable to sustain a long-term art career not because of a lack of skill, but because they are not reaching the people most likely to value and collect their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding Your Collectors is a four-part workshop intensive designed to help artists build a recognizable artistic identity, understand collector behavior, and develop meaningful relationships that support a sustainable creative career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a course about chasing algorithms or becoming viral on social media. 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