About the workshop

Kipaipai, meaning 'To Encourage and Inspire,' is a special program that focuses on professional practices in areas of gallery representation and museum exhibitions, self-promotion, use of social media in promotion, the importance of relevant critical writing, presentation and identifying and strategizing personal/professional goals. This workshop helped participants to immediately build their professional network through community and organic connections based on relationships and shared resources.

Through private one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students had the rare opportunity to meet with a team of guest professionals.

The workshop was held at Willow Pond Retreat in beautiful Edna Valley, California with local fare provided for daily lunches, and optional morning and evening activities. Through private one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students had the rare opportunity to meet with a team of guest professionals.

The workshop ran from June 14 - 16, 2024 in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Enjoy some pictures of the beautiful property where the workshop was held!