# Event Details - **Event Name**: Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Mon, 14 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Use this listing to get more info and a link to apply online for this 24-week program designed for emerging artists. Free to apply.About this Event** This is a listing to show you how to apply to the Keys to the Art World program. Artists must first apply (for free) and be juried into the program to join.Learn the Business Side of ArtJoin this one-of-a-kind 24-week program that's designed for emerging artists. If you’ve been struggling with finding your style, marketing, pricing, or finding collectors who truly value your art—you don’t have to do it alone.Get Focus & DirectionNot a seminar...Not a workshop...In this program, professional artist Kristen Guest shows you how to work in a series, build a thriving studio practice, create a unified body of work, and how to successfully market and sell your art.Over the course of a semester:you'll set goalswork in a seriesidentify your ideal collectorsprice for profitpresent your art in an elevated and beautiful wayget professional artist headshotsreceive personalized marketing materialsbuild an authentic following onlinegrow your own collectors listsell art while learning how to sellget detailed roadmaps for launching 5 different streams of income like commissions and art printsplan a year-end gallery show as a groupDesigned for painting and drawing artists of any medium or genre, whose work can be showcased in an exhibition format on gallery walls.See Major GrowthArtists also have access to exclusive opportunities throughout the year to gain exposure and to sell their work.Being a professional artist can be a part-time or a full-time endeavor. We learn all the ways artists can support themselves.Many of our alumni go on to:acquire solo showsget gallery representationbe juried into art fairsstart teachinglaunch art prints of their workspend more time painting than everand moreAll while feeling prepared and ready.Be Part of a Gallery Show in DecemberAt the end of the year, both spring and fall semesters host their own show at Ashton Gallery to put into practice what we have learned.Our year-end group show is the largest, most attended, and most successful show that the gallery has hosted for the past 4 years in a row.Artists in this business mentorship program help with the promoting of their own gallery show:prepping their own marketing materialsinviting people to attendhow to engage with show visitorsdecorating the gallerygetting ready for opening nightpost-show private viewingsThis gives artists real-world experience that they need to understand the business side of art.What You'll Be Learning1) Working in a Series & Scheduling (4 weeks)working in a seriesscheduling your weeksetting goalsplanning your yearorganizing an art businessincome and expenses2) Presentation & Collectors (10 weeks)creating an artist brandwriting and storytellingidentifying your ideal collectorphotographing you artpresenting your artpricing for profitshipping and packing artwork3) Selling & Marketing (10 weeks)building a collectors listnurturing an authentic followingcommissions + roadmapart fairs + roadmapart prints + roadmapgalleries + roadmapsolo shows + roadmapIt's Free to Apply!We jury 10 emerging artists into each semester. There's no cost to apply and you can submit your application online or in-person at Art on 30th.The application is short and sweet. Websites and Instagram accounts are not required as learning about them are part of the program.Important Note:This is not a "how–to–paint" class. Artists should be proficient in painting and/or have taken a few sessions of Level 3 classes before joining.Artists looking to develop their own recognizable style should take 2-3 sessions of our new class as a prerequisite to joining.More InfoSemester Length: 24 weeksMondays 10:30am–1:30pmLocation: Meets at Art on 30th in San DiegoCost: $299 every 4 weeksGroup Size: 10 artists max per semesterLevel: 4 (experienced)Designed for painting and drawing artistsMentor: Kristen GuestImportant Dates‼️ Deadline for Fall 2026: June 15🔔 Notifications: June 22📆 Fall Dates: June 29 - December 14How to ApplySimply register here and receive the online application link as part of your confirmation message. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/keys-to-the-art-world-art-business-mentorship-program/100001986533950522 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, exhibitions, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Art on 30th - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Art on 30th - **lat**: 32.757979 - **long**: -117.13063499999998 - **full address**: Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/47976644ff0ee0cceeecd2262152b791a0a79e6f1f1bc7cbfade674ad0b5a4d1-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcf6f4eb-gmir.jpg?v=1775452301 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program being held? - **A:** Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Mon, 14 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program? - **A:** Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program is organized by Art on 30th. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Art on 30th's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Art on 30th a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Art on 30th has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Keys to the Art World: Art Business Mentorship Program is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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