Food for Thought - ONLINE

Feed your curiosity about the creative sector with this lunchtime series. Held online, these free lectures address professional practices for creatives and highlight botanical artists, Gardens staff and speakers from the field.

Advanced registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Fee: Free with registration

Online: noon - 1 p.m.

Schedule of Speakers and Topics:

Friday, May 3: Flower Press Studio: How an Instagram Reel Pivoted our Business

Friday, June 7: Tales from the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists (RMSBA)

Friday, August 2: Promoting Denver's Artists Through Dialogue (Registration Opens Tuesday, May 14)
Learn about Denver's only art review and criticism magazine with Genevieve Waller, founder & editor, DARIA Magazine.

Friday, September 6: All About Artist Opportunities (Registration Opens Tuesday, May 14)
Learn insider tips for artists wishing to gain more success in their art careers Jennifer Perlow, art consultant & Chris Stevens, City of Greenwood Village cultural manager.

Friday, October 4: Building Diversity in Your Botanical Art Business (Registration Opens Tuesday, May 14)
Hear from botanical artist Cara Cummings about how she developed multiple income streams including art workshops, product lines, a subscription series and more.

Friday, November 1: How Artist Residencies Inspire My Art Practice (Registration Opens Tuesday, May 14)
Colorado artist Amy Clay has attended more than 30 artist residencies; hear about how to find programs, learn application tips and discover how to make the most of your time once there!

Friday, December 6: Grants, Exhibitions & Your Personal Art Style (Registration Opens Tuesday, May 14)
Learn from Christiane Fashek, a recent American Society of Botanical Artists grant awardee, about the grant process, plus how to navigate being typecast as a particular type of artist.