Studio Stories (In Person) : What Will Happen to Your Art?

Every piece of art carries a story—but without you, those stories can be lost. This is not a legal seminar; it’s a hands-on, creative session where we treat “legacy” like part of your studio practice. Expect playful prompts, small wins, and zero overwhelm.

You’ll leave with a clearer sense of how your work can be found, understood, and cared for—by loved ones now and by future viewers later.

• Sketch a Studio Map: a simple, visual way to show what you have and where it lives (no spreadsheets required).
• Write a 3-Sentence Legacy Note: a mini “artist statement for the future” that helps others understand your work.
• Curate 5 Works: identify the handful of pieces that best tell your story (and why).

What you’ll take away

• Printed Studio Map worksheet
• Legacy Note prompt you can finish in 10 minutes
• A short next-steps checklist that keeps momentum without the admin drag

Format & flow (2.5 hours)

1. Welcome & story (10)
2. Creative framework: Entrust • Make It Easy to Carry • Track & Care (20)
3. Guided exercises & light share-outs (85)
4. Q&A + personal next-step planning (25)
5. Close & resources (10)

This workshop is for working and semi-retired visual artists who’ve produced a body of work—and are wondering what comes next.You don’t need to be represented by a gallery or have a full archive. You just need a desire to protect what you’ve made.

• A guided session through Lignia’s 3-part framework
• A beautifully designed Legacy Starter Workbook
• Tools for writing a Legacy Letter and building a Stewardship Plan
• A community of artists asking the same big questions
  
  

  About Lignia

Lignia helps artists and families preserve creative legacies through workshops and simple tools. Founder Michelle Grapa is the daughter of an 85-year-old professional artist; this project grew from real studio shelves, real conversations, and a desire to make legacy feel like part of the creative journey, not end-of-life admin.

This is a pilot edition of a new offering from Lignia.art. Your $20 registration helps cover materials and the room, and ensures committed participation.

Includes workbook, refreshments, and access to follow-up digital tools.

Note: Limited to 12 participants for a personal, hands-on experience. Registration required. No walk-ins.

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