Have you wanted to exhibit your photography but feel intimidated by art galleries?
Does thinking about pricing, editions, and certificates of authenticity leave you overwhelmed and unsure where to even start?
Have you been rejected by galleries and feel stuck or unsure where you’re going wrong?
Do you pay to enter competitions and submit work to open calls, only to never receive any response or feedback to why your work wasn’t selected?
Are you participating in small group exhibitions and putting yourself out there, but can’t seem to get to the next level?
Do you ever ask yourself “what am I doing wrong” when you see other photographers getting exhibitions of their work and gallery representation ahead of you?
"A solid overview of the art photo world. I'd recommend the course to photography graduates and early/mid career photographers with aspirations of 'making it' in Photoland."
"The course was very clear and useful for a variety of reasons - it went deep into the roots of the art market, whilst also exploring editioning/pricing and how to be present without being imposing. Approaches to making connections was very helpful for me and reinforced things I was already doing, which was a plus!"
"The course was very useful, it helped me focus on my critical points so I could present my work effectively, saving time. The topics covered are numerous but so interesting that the time flew by. The course gave me the incentive to carry out in-depth studies which could perhaps be useful in realizing my dream of publishing a book. I highly recommend it, an excellent course, thank you so much Michael, you did a great job!"
"The course gave a brilliant insight into the complex world of art photography. Lots of very useful and well structured information. Got some insecurities calmed and got in communication with galleries and have a solo show coming up in spring."
"Michael's expertise and delivery inspires huge confidence, and although I have years of industry experience, I learned a huge amount, particularly about myself and how I manage my time. I've always felt that my work was non-commercial but I think there is potential to sell. I feel confident I know what to do now! I highly recommend working with him and will do so again myself."
There are 3 main problems photographers tell me they face::
If you’re reading this, chances are you have these questions too.
Perhaps you’ve entered online photography competitions, submitted your images for publication, and regularly post your work on Instagram.
Maybe you’ve responded to open calls, walked into galleries with your portfolio, or even reached out to curators directly in the hopes they would look at your work.
But it seems no matter what you try, nothing has translated into having exhibitions, getting gallery representation, or gaining access to the decision makers in the field.
This isn’t your fault.
No one has explained to you how the industry operates, how galleries find artists, or how to connect with the people interested in showing your work.
The Open Lens Academy is your guide to the art world.
The knowledge will enable you to start exhibiting your photography, connecting with galleries, and building your network.
Your guide on this journey
By making this decision you'll be professionalising your art career and taking control of your future.
2 hour pre-recorded webinar covering:
- Your career goals and aspirations as a photographer
- The art world and the art market for photographers
- Photographic prints and photo books
- Editioning and pricing your work
- Your artist statement and CV
- Your website and online presence
- Competitions, portfolio reviews, and networking
Available for a limited time.
Online community of current and past course participants, with whom you can ask questions and build your network.
As the webinar grows and improves with student feedback, you’ll be able to benefit from the updated recordings and material in the webinar.
Online courses teaching the ins and outs of the art world cost upwards of 1000€
Those with a live component or coaching cost even more.
I would like this content to be affordable and accessible to the wider contemporary photography community.
The full price of the webinar is 47€
You will have access to the course materials forever!
Yes, 1:1 coaching sessions will be available soon.
If you are interested you can contact me on mail (at) michaeldooney (dot) net and I can add you to the mailing list for when this is announced.
