Artist Development Mentorship
A unique opportunity to work in-depth with artists and gallery owner Josie Beszant and Ian Scott Massie. Between them they have over 80 years of experience in the creative world running art and craft events, working with publishers, galleries, designing and creating exhibitions, mentoring artists, teaching and collaborating on both small and major art projects. Creativity has been our life-long joy and passion and this has led to fulfilling and successful lives.
In business Josie has been a successful gallery owner for 30 years and Scott has been a self-employed artist for nearly 50 years. They have a wide experience of social media, website design and maintenance and the day-to-day challenge of combining creativity with business. We offer an understanding, friendly, approachable, practical mentorship based on an holistic assessment of your individual aspirations. We help you find out what makes you happy creatively and how to make a living from your passion. The experience an extensive questionnaire designed and developed by us. This process will help you identify and explore your unique motivations, strengths and artistic ambitions and from there we can discuss the consolidation and expansion of those skills and abilities. After you have submitted your form we'll contact you for a one hour Zoom call or in-person meet up. |
Initial MentorshipA one hour Zoom call or in-person meet up plus our broad, in-depth questionnaire. This questionnaire covers all areas of your artistic and business development and you should allow a minimum of 4-5 hours to complete this.
Once you’ve purchased this and submitted the form we’ll contact you to arrange your one hour meet-up. There is no obligation to take the mentorship any further than this but there are options to do so below if you choose to. Mentorship Questionnaire (you'll need to purchase for the password link) |
Development OptionsThese options are available only when you have purchased the initial artist's development questionnaire. If you would like to continue you can return the questionnaire to us and we can look at which of the following options suit you best:
Options include:
A portfolio consultation with either Ian Scott Massie or Josie Beszant. Specific help with artistic skills and techniques Identification of your unique style as an artist Examining presentation and documentation of your creative work. This is a 1 hour meeting in person or on Zoom plus a half hour Zoom follow up £195
A portfolio consultation with either or both Ian Scott Massie or Josie Beszant. Specific help with artistic skills and techniques Identification of your unique style as an artist Examining presentation and documentation of your creative work. Developing a creative business plan. Finding your artistic unique selling point. Practical assistance in areas we’ve identified in which you require help. This is a 2 hour meeting in person or on Zoom plus 2 half hour Zoom follow ups. £250
£60 per hour |