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Sponsor an Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery Mentorship Program

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Decadent Gifts and Gallery offers mentoring to emerging arts in the Chippewa Valley who would like to benefit from the experience of our in-house artists and other local professional artists.

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Mentors will:

  • Meet with staff at Decadent Gifts and Gallery for a brief orientation to the Mentoring program.

  • Complete a Mentor Application.

  • Provide a list of topics that they will cover.

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Examples of Mentor topics might include:

  • How to register as a business

  • Setting up a point of sale

  • Tax expectations for small businesses

  • Local resources for professional development

  • Art shows

  • Developing a cohesive style

  • Consignment agreements

  • Presentation and display of artwork

  • Writing an Artist Bio and Artist Statement

  • Online resources

  • Online artist presence

  • Avoiding burnout and building creativity

  • Obtaining gallery representation

  • MORE based on life experiences

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If chosen by a Mentee, the Mentor will be reimbursed at a rate of $50 per hour. The fee will be covered by local sponsors.

(There is no financial obligation on the part of the Mentee.)

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Mentees will:

  • Meet with staff at Decadent Gifts and Gallery for a brief orientation to the Mentoring program.

  • Complete a Mentee Application.

  • Review the list of available mentors and select a mentor or mentors based on their personal

    needs.

  • Coordinate to schedule 4 hours of mentorship with one or more mentors.

  • Sessions should be scheduled within a timely manner, usually within 90 days.

  • Meetings will take place on an agreed-upon date and time at Decadent Gifts and Gallery, 329 Water Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703.

       (Other locations may be considered based on need.)

  • Provide 3 – 5 samples of artwork for review.

  • Be prepared with a source for notetaking.

  • Complete a minimum of 4 hours with their chosen Mentor/s.

  • Complete a brief program evaluation.

 

After completion of the program, the Mentee will be provided with:

  • A certificate of program completion

  • Gallery representation for one month

  • 2-hour Gallery reception

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