Art consultant, author, and gallery owner Paul Dorrell will conduct an all-day workshop for Colorado artists. Paul's wit, candor, and wisdom have made him an acclaimed speaker. He specializes in helping artists navigate the waters of the art world.

This workshop will be entertaining and instructive, focusing on how to advance your art career. Each attendee will receive a copy of Living the Artist's Life and an accompanying workbook, which together retail for $30. Some of the many topics covered:

• Where to show if you're not yet ready to approach galleries.


• Assessing your career, and designing a plan that works.


• Building up your resume.


• Depression, rejection, and building strength from the experience.


• Art Fairs, Juried Shows and Exhibits, Coffee Shops & Restaurants.


• Pricing your work.


• Websites, their necessity, and how to develop them cheaply.


• Approaching Galleries: what to do and what not to do.

This seminar will break for one hour mid-day. Many eateries are within walking distance.

About the Presenter:
Paul Dorrell founded Leopold Gallery in 1991, and learned a great deal through his years of hardship, long hours and sacrifice for the arts. He is a compassionate gallery owner who helps artists build viable careers with information that is not normally taught in art school. He is also the author of the acclaimed guidebook for artists, Living the Artist's Life, which took him on a tour of 50 cities, speaking at venues such as the Art Students League of New York and the Pacific Art League, as well as on 30 Public Radio stations. He currently writes articles for Art Calendar Magazine, and has a new book coming out in 2009. H&R Block, Warner Brothers, and the National D-Day Memorial figure among Dorrell's corporate clients, along with over a thousand private collectors. Learn more about Paul at www.leopoldgallery.com or www.pauldorrell.com. To purchase Living the Artist's Life, click here.

Parking available in Meininger’s North lot.