Artist Mentorship · Online Art MentorYou’ve been making art. What’s next?

An art mentor is an experienced, working artist who helps you decide where to take your practice: where to show, which opportunities to go after, how to approach galleries and what to do next. Instead of guessing, you get guidance from someone who has already walked the path.

Finding an art mentor starts with looking for a working artist whose career you respect and who openly shares what they have learned. The easiest way to get an art mentor is to book a single session first, see if the advice is useful, and only then commit to anything longer.

Looking for an art mentor? Start with one 90-minute session. Book a session →

No. Most artist mentorship programs and art mentor programs run for months and cost far more. This is a single 90-minute, one-to-one session — the focused guidance of a mentorship program without the long commitment. You can always book again later.

Yes. Sessions are held live on a video call, so you can work with an art mentor online from anywhere. If you are near Bridgewater, New Jersey, an in-person session at the studio can be arranged.

The session covers the career side of being an artist — art fairs, galleries, where to show, pricing and finding buyers — alongside your growth as an artist. It is practical direction from a working artist rather than marketing or bookkeeping services.

Artists who have been making and sharing work for around two to three years and are now asking “what next?” — whether to do art fairs, approach galleries, apply to open calls, or how to keep growing.

For an artist at a crossroads, one clear conversation can save months of wasted applications, fair fees and guesswork. It is most valuable when you come with a real decision to make.

No. This session is about your direction as an artist — where to show, what to apply for and the steps to take — not a critique of individual paintings.

Book and pay on this page. Within two business days the studio emails you session times. You meet Aprajita for 90 minutes on a video call, and you receive your next steps in writing afterwards.

Keep a consistent practice, build a recognisable body of work, show it regularly — even in small venues — and set clear goals for each year. Talking to artists further along the path helps you skip years of trial and error.

It depends on your work, budget and goals. Art fairs put you directly in front of buyers but cost money up front; galleries take a commission but bring representation and reach. Many emerging artists build a track record through group shows and open calls before either.

We can work out which route fits you in one session. Book a session →

Research galleries that already show work like yours, follow their submission guidelines exactly, and send a short, focused package: a few strong images, a brief artist statement, your CV and a website link. Building a relationship — attending openings and group shows — often matters as much as the submission.

Want help choosing galleries and preparing your approach? Book a session →

Artists usually sell more by being seen in the right places consistently — fairs, galleries, open studios, online — and by following up with people who already like their work. The right mix depends on your work and where you are in your career.

Not sure which channels suit you? Book a session →

Start from comparable artists at a similar career stage, price consistently by size and medium, and raise prices gradually as you sell and show more. Prices that jump around or undercut a gallery damage trust with buyers.

Collectors are usually found through shows, fairs, galleries and personal connections, then kept through a mailing list and regular updates on new work. Every exhibition is a chance to meet the next collector.

Style usually appears through volume and focus: making a lot of work, noticing what you return to, and deliberately developing that thread into a series rather than chasing every new idea.

Write down your goal for the next year — a show, a gallery, a first sale — then work backwards to the few steps that move you toward it. A mentor helps you choose and order those steps.

Leave your session with those steps in writing. Book a session →