Six Steps for Successful Studio Visits

Studio visits can be one of the most powerful tools in an artist’s professional journey. They offer a rare opportunity to share your work in a personal, intimate setting, speak directly about your creative process, and receive valuable feedback from curators, collectors, fellow artists, and other art-world professionals. They can lead to sales, exhibition opportunities, recommendations, and help build meaningful, long-term relationships. However, they can also feel daunting—especially if you’re unsure how to prepare or what to expect.

While you can’t control how someone will react to your work in person, you can shape the environment, presentation, and overall experience in ways that give your visitor the best chance to connect with and appreciate your art. From creating a welcoming atmosphere to planning how you’ll speak about your work to following up afterward, small details can make a big difference in the impression you make.

In this free course, you’ll learn six clear, actionable steps to prepare for, host, and follow up on a professional studio visit from the perspective of an arts professional who has been on hundreds of visits over the years. Follow these steps and you’ll wow any visitor with your poise, professionalism, preparedness – and most of all your work!