MVS available for In Person Consultations

(All available appointments have been filled: please click here for further information and/or to be added to the waiting list.)

WORKSHOP: "Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Market"

Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine   August 6-9 (SOLD OUT) http://www.theworkshops.com/catalog/faculty/index.asp?SchoolID=20&FacultyID=744

MVS available for In Person Consultations

(All available appointments have been filled; the wait list is closed. Please consider a telephone consultation, booking an appointment in NYC later this year or coming to the Fall Marketing Workshop in Tucson; contact Ms. Swanson directly at mvswanson@gmail.com.

Presentation by Mary Virginia Swanson and Debra Weiss: "Today's Marketplace: Promoting Yourself to Multiple Markets"

From the event website: "For years a photographer was either a commercial shooter or in the art market. Sure you could dabble in one or the other market but you risked diluting your brand and doing neither very well. You had to decide, specialize and commit to one or the other: Art or Commerce. There are two words to for that kind of thinking: OLD SCHOOL.

In today’s market, today’s reality, the art and the commercial markets can merge and complement each other. In fact being involved in both can prove to be a competitive if not a financial advantage. Sound good, sure, but one question remains: “How do you do it?“ As with any marketing effort in this hyper competitive world, participation in multiple markets is not necessarily an easy move, it has got to be done well, with nuance and smarts. The good news? Have we got a meeting for you!

ASMP-MSP and ADBASE are proud to present two of the leading experts on the subject of multiple market promotion: Mary Virginia Swanson and Debra Weiss. They have put together a program packed with imagery and information that has received rave reviews. You will discover how to navigate and effectively promote yourself in both the commercial and fine art markets. They will guide you through the similarities and differences between these two market segments. Participants will gain insights on maintaining market awareness and increasing business savvy, and in-depth information regarding how to research target clients. Mary Virginia and Debra will share work from photographers active in both arenas, including those who have successfully crossed over from one market to the other.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Auditorium

Social Hour 6-7 p.m.; presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Admission: ASMP-MSP & MCP Members: $10.00 MCAD Students Free Students with ID: $5.00 Non Member $20.00.

We look forward to seeing all you you on the 11th!"

NOTE: there are two exhibitions in the MCAD/MIA complex that you should see prior to the social hour and lecture, if time allows:

The LEE FRIEDLANDER retrospective organized by MoMA is on view at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts through Sunday, September 14th (special admission required). MIA is open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays until 9:00 p.m (closed Mondays).

"The One Show: Advertising + Design + Interactive" is on view at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's Gallery through Spetember 24th. From the website: "This touring exhibition presents the world's best work in print, radio, television, design, interactive, and new media as selected by The One Club, the leading nonprofit organization for the recognition and promotion of excellence in advertising. Don't miss Kevin Swanepoel, president of The One Club, when he joins us for a discussion of advertising's challenges and the award-winning work of The One Show on Wednesday, September 10th, starting at 7:00 p.m. in Auditorium 150 following the exhibition reception." The MCAD Gallery is open M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

For directions to MIA and MCAD, follow this link; parking is in the same facility for both venues.

MVS is available for in-person consultations on Friday, September 12th, and again on Monday - Wednesday, September 15th - 17th (sessions held at The Marsh, just west of the interesection of 494 and Minnetonka Boulevard).

Please click here to contact Ms. Swanson and schedule an appointment.

NOTE: The Lee Friedlander retrospective exhibition on view at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts closes on Sunday, September 14th, should you wish to plan to see this when traveling to meet with Ms. Swanson.

MVS presenting several seminars at PDN's "PhotoPlus Expo 2008" event at the Javits Center:

THURSDAY, 1:00 -3:00, a panel discussion "First Impressions: Selling Yourself in Twenty Minutes," moderated by MVS with presenters from the fine art/advertising/editorial and publications market.

FRIDAY, 3:45 - 5:45, MVS will offer an updated lecture "Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Community"

Information on these and other seminars offered at PhotoPlus:

http://www.photoplusexpo.com

MVS FALL MARKETING WORKSHOP
Thursday evening, November 6th - Noon Sunday, November 9th at Steven Meckler Studio in downtown Tucson.

Special Guest Presenters: Lisa M. Robinson and Ken Rosenthal. Includes print viewing at the Center for Creative Photography and visit to Etherton Gallery, with optional studio visit to Lisa and Ken's studio/darkroom/office on Sunday afternoon, November 9th.

Note: Ms. Swanson will be available on Sunday afternoon, November 9th and on Monday, November 10th for 1-hour consultations at a reduced rate for participants in this workshop only; spaces filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire about these special one-on-one sessions with Ms. Swanson at the time of registering for the Workshop.

MVS is available for a limited number of in-person consultations in NYC.

Booking preference is given to existing clients and those who have taken a workshop with Ms. Swanson. Existing clients may contact Ms. Swanson directly at info@mvswanson.com to inquire as to availability. Those considering working withMs. Swanson should visit the CONSULTING section of this website for terms and considitions, review the "FAQ's for Photographers" and submit a client fact sheet with your scheduling preferences as available within the consulting section of the website.

MVS will be participating as a Portfolio Reviewer at "PHOTO NOLA 3" sponsored by the New Orleans Photo Alliance.