Artist Bio and Elevator Pitch
Students craft an engaging bio and elevator pitch (or two or three) that help them connect with their audiences by explaining – both in writing and verbally – how and why their work is meaningful.
Artist Bio and Elevator Pitch
Students craft an engaging bio and elevator pitch (or two or three) that help them connect with their audiences by explaining – both in writing and verbally – how and why their work is meaningful.
3 Hrs
1 session, 3 hours
Starting from
AED 300
Select Online or In-Person
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CRAFT AN ENGAGING BIO AND ELEVATOR PITCH THAT WILL PROMOTE ENTHUSIASM FOR YOUR WORK AND HELP SECURE SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS
The artist bio and elevator pitch are written and spoken narratives that explain artists and their artistic trajectories.
PUT YOUR ARTISTIC LIFE INTO WORDS
An opportunity to talk through your art with an instructor and peers who will help you generate the vocabulary to make your ideas clear to others
SPRINGBOARD FOR YOUR TRAJECTORY
Well-articulated bios and elevator pitches create enthusiasm for your work and help secure support for projects.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Create bios and pitches to use for exhibitions or funding or marketing – and be knowledgeable about how to adjust these narratives for future use
PERSONALIZED SESSIONS
A maximum of 4 participants in a workshop ensures that students benefit from individual attention addressing their unique needs and questions
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
SESSION 1
ARTIST BIO AND ELEVATOR PITCH
Generating expressive and transition vocabulary with interactive verbal, visual, and free-writing exercises
Making links between current art and philosophy, themes, and mediums
Organizing information into a cohesive written and spoken narratives
Proofreading and speaking practice for consistency and clarity
WHO IS IT FOR?
ARTISTS AND CREATIVES
This workshop supports artist and creatives who need a bio and prepared elevator pitches for grants, residencies, teaching or graduate school applications; exhibitions; portfolios; websites; programs; catalogs; collateral materials
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
I love how Lynne does the training; she is connecting to the audience and makes them feel comfortable to present their ideas.
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
I feel this workshop is very effective already. A refresher or follow-up training would be great.
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
I loved the discussions, interactions, and materials used as well as the twist on the examples
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
Very enjoyable, great tutor, pleasant lesson
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
instructor
Lynne Ronesi
A writing professor for 25 years at American universities in the United States, Morocco, and most recently, the UAE, Lynne spent the last 15 years at the American University of Sharjah. Lynne has a host of publications on writing instruction and years of experience teaching academic writing, research skills, professional writing and communication, as well as training undergraduate writing tutors.
In her capacity as writing consultant and instructor at DEFT & LEED, Lynne focuses on professional and goal-based writing training and support.
SCHEDULE
More workshops are being scheduled, so please check back in few days. Or get in touch with us to stay updated on the schedule
ONE-TO-ONE CONSULTATION
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AS A ONE-TO-ONE CONSULTATION OR CUSTOMIZED TRAINING.
IF THAT INTERESTS YOU, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH THROUGH WHATSAPP, OR CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE.
frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop meant for?
This workshop supports artist and creatives who need bios and pitches for grants, residencies, teaching or graduate school applications; exhibitions; portfolios; websites; programs; catalogs; collateral materials
Where will the workshop be held?
When registering, you have the option of choosing online or in-person instruction.
We highly recommend you choose the in-person option. Why?
- Students enrolled in workshops that require specialized hardware or software will have those provided.
- Our four-person maximum per session permits social distancing.
- Interacting with classmates prompts creativity.
- In-person engagement with the instructor facilitates understanding.
If you choose the in-person option when registering,the workshop will be held at the Blue Bay Tower in Business Bay, Dubai: Office 07, Floor 15, Blue Bay Business Center
- Blue Bay Tower is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the Business Bay Metro Station. Paid parking is available in the building parking lot (visitor’s section). A public parking lot is situated next to the building as well.
Please note: if you choose the online option, you will need to insure:
- Your computer or laptop has the necessary specifications and software installed (check the FAQs for each workshop)
- Your internet connection is stable.
If you choose the online option, you will be emailed instructions for accessing the online instructional platform.
Should COVID 19 restrictions grow stricter in the future, we are prepared to use online-only platforms for training and will notify registrants for in-person workshops through email prior to the commencement of any such training.
Will I need to bring my own computer?
Students attending in-person workshops should bring their own laptops with Microsoft Office installed. Also, if you like to brainstorm using paper and pen / pencil, bring those along.
However, if you are unable to bring a laptop, please let us know in advance. Use our “Contact Us” form and choose “Training Inquiry” in the dropdown subject menu and provide your request for use of a computer along with your name and the session you have registered for. We will arrange a computer for your in-class work. You can then email your drafts and notes to yourself.
When and how do I pay?
Fees must be paid in full during the registration process.
Students can pay the fee via online credit card payment or bank transfer.
If you choose to pay through bank transfer, you will be sent an email containing an invoice with bank account details. Instructions will be provided in the email.
How can I best prepare for the workshop?
This workshop will be most effective if you come prepared with the following:
- examples of the work being featured in the bio or elevator pitch
- past examples of bios or artist statements
- your CV
These will provide helpful material for brainstorming.
Will there be homework?
No homework will be assigned, but you will leave the workshop with some good strategies in mind to help you address these narratives in the future.
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