About this Event
Doors at 7pm | Talk begins 7:30pm
For artists working independently, navigating the commercial side of a practice can be daunting. How do you find collectors? What’s the best way to approach a potential buyer? How do you turn interest into an actual sale — without having a gallery doing it all for you?
This practical talk gets into the realities of selling your own work. Joined by Will Jarvis and Mayaan Sophia Weisstaub, we’ll explore how to build relationships with collectors, create opportunities, handle enquiries and make sales on your own terms. Expect straightforward advice, industry insight and plenty of useful takeaways to help you get your work seen, wanted and sold.
Sarabande Foundation
Sarabande was set up by the late designer, Lee Alexander McQueen, who left the majority of his estate to support creative and visionary talent. In addition to providing scholarships and studio space for artists, Sarabande produces a number of events, from the practical to the inspirational.
Sarabande operates from a listed Stable Block conversion in Haggerston and two Grade II listed townhouses in Tottenham, where 30 studios form a creative community with designers and artists from multiple disciplines. Immersed in the hub of East London’s rich creative spirit, Sarabande exudes all that encompasses the creative sphere. The building is home to a plethora of artisans reflecting the multifarious span of Lee’s talent and the variety of craftspeople he worked with his own collections. Amongst others, our tactile artists include sculptors, fashion designers, jewellers, textile designers, painters, performance artists, silversmiths, costume designers, ceramicists, and dancers. Alongside these, Sarabande also houses filmmakers, animators, photographers, digital designers, and visual artists.
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Sarabande Foundation: Established by Lee Alexander McQueen, 22 Hertford Road, London, United Kingdom
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