Welcome to the website of respected creative consultant, author and educator MARY VIRGINIA SWANSON.

With decades of experience in the field, Ms. Swanson guides artists on making and marketing their artwork. She has inspired many artists to build on the strengths of their work, refine their craft, and identify appreciative audiences.

Here you can view “MVS On The Road” to learn about Mary Virginia’s forthcoming lectures, seminars and workshops, keep up on opportunties for photographers on “MVS Marketing Blog,” buy her book, learn about private consultation sessions and read the testimonials her clients have shared.  ”Planning Ahead” helps you do just that.

Andrea Rosenthal

© Andrea Rosenthal

It would be difficult for me to overstate the importance of our conversation today.  I have the greatest respect for your powers of insight; you went right to the heart of the matter and pointed out future directions in a way I’ve been struggling to do all summer.  Thank you so very much!

—Andrea Rosenthal (website)

From the MVS Marketing Blog

February 23rd, Atlanta: Lecture and Reception with Lisa M. Robinson

© 2012 Lisa M. Robinson

Savannah College of Art and Design
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:00-7:00 pm: Opening Reception for Lisa M. Robinson’s Oceana
7:00-8:00 pm: Lecture by Lisa M. Robinson From Here to There
Both events are free and open to the public.
“Oceana is a presentation of new photographic works by SCAD alumna Lisa M. Robinson (M.F.A., photography, [...]

March 2nd, San Diego: Artist Talk by scott b. davis

© 2012 scott b. davis

San Diego Museum of Art
Artist talk by scott b. davis
Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Admission: $5 members, students, military, seniors | $10 nonmembers
James S. Copley Auditorium
“While scott b. davis (who uses a specialized shorthand in which he forgoes capitalization) is inspired by the topography of various parts of the United [...]

February 29th, Boston: “Women in Photography Night” Hosted by Lisa Kessler

Photographic Resource Center
Women in Photography Night hosted by Lisa Kessler
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
Free and open to the public.

“Presenter slots open to female photographers only, but attendance is open to all who are interested in contemporary work by women, in celebration of Vicki Goldberg’s American Women Photographers lecture this month.  Audience members without [...]

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