Dates: June 23 - August 11, 2026. (no class on July 7 or July 14)
Meetings: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST (6 sessions)
Location: Online Zoom Classroom
Cost: $395 Tuition + $40 Materials (HCP members can receive a 10% discount, Advanced Photography Practices students receive a 15% discount)
Instructor: Alice Sachs Zimet
Skill Level: Open to All Levels
It’s not enough to take great photographs. Aspiring artists also need to learn to navigate the marketplace including how to talk professionally, how to find a gallery, and how to stand out from the crowd.
This 6-part virtual series offers practical strategies and tips on finding a gallery, marketing yourself, developing your practice, and showcasing your work. Led by pioneer collector, educator and advisor Alice Sachs Zimet, you'll gain valuable insights and real-life practical techniques to navigate the gallery scene. Each week will focus on a different topic – from questions collectors ask, through how to promote and brand yourself, to how to find the ‘right’ gallery. During the final two classes, students will present their work and promotional materials, followed by peer critique. By the end of this course, participants will feel more confident, prepared and aware of how the fine art photography market operates and how to access it successfully!
Objectives:
Better understand the art market and the decision-making process
Get an invaluable collector’s perspective of photography and art
Realize the ‘do’s & don’ts’ of the photography market
Research potential galleries and identify ones that fit your work
Improve how to market yourself and your work
Prepare for presenting yourself and your portfolio in a professional setting
Receive valuable feedback on your portfolio and marketing materials
Prerequisites: None
Course Prep: None
Dates: June 23 - August 11, 2026. (no class on July 7 or July 14)
Meetings: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST (6 sessions)
Location: Online Zoom Classroom
Cost: $395 Tuition + $40 Materials (HCP members can receive a 10% discount, Advanced Photography Practices students receive a 15% discount)
Instructor: Alice Sachs Zimet
Skill Level: Open to All Levels
It’s not enough to take great photographs. Aspiring artists also need to learn to navigate the marketplace including how to talk professionally, how to find a gallery, and how to stand out from the crowd.
This 6-part virtual series offers practical strategies and tips on finding a gallery, marketing yourself, developing your practice, and showcasing your work. Led by pioneer collector, educator and advisor Alice Sachs Zimet, you'll gain valuable insights and real-life practical techniques to navigate the gallery scene. Each week will focus on a different topic – from questions collectors ask, through how to promote and brand yourself, to how to find the ‘right’ gallery. During the final two classes, students will present their work and promotional materials, followed by peer critique. By the end of this course, participants will feel more confident, prepared and aware of how the fine art photography market operates and how to access it successfully!
Objectives:
Better understand the art market and the decision-making process
Get an invaluable collector’s perspective of photography and art
Realize the ‘do’s & don’ts’ of the photography market
Research potential galleries and identify ones that fit your work
Improve how to market yourself and your work
Prepare for presenting yourself and your portfolio in a professional setting
Receive valuable feedback on your portfolio and marketing materials
Prerequisites: None
Course Prep: None
Images 1 & 2: Alice Sachs Zimet, Visit to Gitterman Gallery
Images 3 & 4: Eric Laignel, Alice S. Zimet’s Private Collection at her Residency
