Redux offers seminar for visual artists

Redux Contemporary Art Center will be offering a professional development day for visual artists in the Lowcountry on Sept. 18.

"This one-day seminar will address the practical needs of the emerging artist as she or he begins to participate in the professional world," says Karen Ann Myers, executive director of Redux.

Topics will include help defining goals, artist statements, resumes and biographies as well as creating cohesive presentation packages and documenting work. Other subjects include gallery relationships, exhibition venues, residencies, grants and creative networking, she says.

This course aims to give students a better understanding of writing various things artists need for the creation of effective artist statements, project applications, and grant proposals, Myers says.

"Students will have an increased understanding of art venues from both a local and national perspective, including the basic workings of commercial galleries and their types, not-for-profit spaces, museums, art fairs and collaborative workshops," she says.

In addition, a comprehensive list of artist grants, national and international artist residencies, slide registries and research materials will be provided for every student.

This one-day workshop will be lead by visiting artist Carson Fox at 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18.

Registration is required and limited to 40 people.

Cost is $30 until Sept. 10, after which the price is $40.

Lunch will be provided by the Recovery Room Tavern.

To sign up and for more information, contact Redux at 722-0697 or www.reduxstudios.org.