This course prepares fine art majors with essential knowledge and practical strategies necessary to effectively seek out venues for their own art, which include gallery representation, co-operative and alternate spaces, commissions, government grants, competitions, residencies and graduate schools. The class visits area artists’ studios, galleries, art centers and museums. Students are exposed to working professionals such as critics, art administrators, gallery directors and museum curators. At the conclusion of the course, students will have created a professional-grade portfolio, which includes artist statement, resume and photography of artwork. Students use their portfolios to submit applications to exhibitions, residency programs, grants and graduate schools. Students also learn how to properly display, store and ship art using sound archive methods. Prerequisite: must be a junior or senior. Non-Fine Arts majors accepted upon department Chair’s or department Head’s approval