Whether you like it or not, if you want to elevate your career as an artist, there are some basic business skills that you need to employ. Spacetaker brings successful businessman and full-time artist Taft McWhorter back for this popular workshop that breaks the business side of the arts down into manageable pieces that will help the individual visual artist take steps towards a more financially viable career. Topics covered include: overall goal and vision; ability and style; presentation; marketing; networking; representation; and exhibiting.

Advance registration: $5 for Spacetaker members/$15 for non-members
Walk-up registration: $10 for Spacetaker members/$20 for non-members

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Taft McWhorter, a self taught artist, has been selling his contemporary art in Houston for over four years, amassing a dedicated group of over 150 local collectors, with his work being displayed in many private and public collections, including fine restaurants and corporate settings. McWhorter’s work is in fine art galleries in Houston and New Orleans and was represented at the 2009 Toronto International Art Fair.
 
McWhorter’s art career began to take shape in 2007. With a background in business and youth ministry, he decided to follow his true passion as a professional artist. After spending two and a half years as the business manager of John Palmer Art, McWhorter set off on his own in 2009. Opening a fine art gallery in Houston and representing local artists was yet another experience that provided McWhorter with a deep rooted understanding of the art business. In 2010, McWhorter closed the doors of his gallery to focus primarily on his career as an artist.  Since then, he has aggressively created and exhibited his work, collaborating with such artists as David Adickes, John Palmer, Allan Rodewald, Van McFarland and Chris Silkwood. Visit Taft's website at www.TaftMcWhorterArt.com.