Showing and Selling Your Art - How to Get Started!


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Are you ready to take the leap and present your art to the public? Good for you! Just in time for the application season this workshop will help you prepare, apply, and ultimately have great success showing and selling your jewelry, ceramics, paintings, or any artwork at festivals, fairs, and open studio events. Learn how to get started, whether you’re thinking about Open Studios, our local art and wine festivals, or perhaps expanding beyond our local region and going on the road! Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the application process

  • The importance of excellent photography

  • Basic concepts for booth design and layout

  • Display ideas and packing lists

  • Pricing your work and taking payments

  • Legal, insurance, tax issues to consider

There will be plenty of time for questions and answers, and an opportunity to discuss what your next steps will be. Bring your lunch for our mid-day break.

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
Aptos Main Campus

Instructor
Melissa West 

 

Notice

Please read:  Parking is enforced 7 days a week on the Cabrillo Campus. Please carefully read the signage in areas where you park. Daily parking permits are $4.00 and can be purchased in any of the student parking lots from parking permit dispensers. Daily permits are only good for the date of purchase. Permit dispensers only accept credit and debit cards, no cash.

For maps and detailed information about parking on campus, please visit the Maps and Parking webpage.

Fee:  $105.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/16/2027 - 1/16/2027 Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Aptos, Aptos Main Campus  Map, Room: 1605 Melissa West