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Save $30 when you bundle all three Professional Practice workshops with Anders Zanichkowsky
Instructor: Anders Zanichkowsky
Format: In-person, 3 hours
Date(s): October 6, 2026
Day/Time: Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
An artist statement, a bio, a CV, a resume… You know you need them, but where do you use them, and how do you write one that will really sing?
Many artists dread these documents because they find the writing process dry or impersonal and feel pressure to use fancy academic terms, list official-sounding accomplishments, or have all the answers about their art. But what if writing about your practice could be poetic and enlightening, a chance to surprise yourself with all you’ve done and feel proud of how you can talk about it? In this workshop, we will use creative writing exercises, unexpected prompts, trusted professional guidelines, and reflective questions to shake up the writing process, with an emphasis on crafting warm and welcoming language that feels authentic to who you are. You will leave with renewed energy for your studio practice and text you can actually use for applications, exhibitions, and self-promotion.
**Please review the FAQ page for cancellation and safety policies.
Artist Bio
Anders Zanichkowsky is an artist, writer, educator, and the owner of Burial Blankets: handwoven shrouds for natural burial meant for a lifetime of reflection and enjoyment. Their professional development workshops are rooted in their scrappy, DIY approach to being an artist-entrepreneur, drawing on two decades of community organizing, fundraising, and communications work. Anders has been an artist-in-residence with The Arctic Circle in Svalbard, Røst AiR in Norway, and the Chicago Park District. They have received numerous awards for their studio work, public art projects, and international research, including a DCASE Individual Artist Grant and a SPARK grant from the Chicago Artists Coalition. They have also raised over $13,000 for their art practice through DIY crowdfunding campaigns, most recently for their forthcoming experimental film "Ordinary Time." Anders graduated from Hampshire College and has an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Instructor: Anders Zanichkowsky
Format: In-person, 3 hours
Date(s): October 13, 2026
Day/Time: Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Would you like to build more of your livelihood around your art practice, or get your work out into the world more? Curious about ways to get funded, exhibit, and create new work, but intimidated by the process?
This workshop will de-mystify the landscape of opportunities such as grants, awards, residencies, and exhibitions. You will learn how each of these can support your practice at different stages in a project or career, where to find ones that meet your needs, and how to be competitive. You’ll also learn ways to incorporate these applications into your ongoing professional practice, and get tools for staying thoughtful and strategic about your personal goals.
**Please review the FAQ page for cancellation and safety policies.
Teaching Artist Bio
Anders Zanichkowsky is an artist, writer, educator, and the owner of Burial Blankets: handwoven shrouds for natural burial meant for a lifetime of reflection and enjoyment. Their professional development workshops are rooted in their own scrappy, DIY approach to being an artist entrepreneur, drawing on two decades of community organizing, fundraising, and communications work. Anders has been an artist-in-residence with The Arctic Circle in Svalbard, Røst AiR in Norway, and the Chicago Park District. They have received numerous awards for their studio work, public art projects, and international research, including a DCASE Individual Artist Grant and a SPARK grant from the Chicago Artists Coalition. They have also raised over $13,00 for their art practice through DIY crowdfunding campaigns, most recently for their forthcoming experimental film "Ordinary Time." Anders graduated from Hampshire College and has an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Instructor: Anders Zanichkowsky
Format: In-person, 3-hour workshop
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Day/Time: Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Every working artist is an entrepreneur, but few of us get trained to run a business. Many of us need help to support our studio practice, but what’s the best way to ask for it? And what if you really hate using social media?
Now more than ever, artists need our own independent tools and skills for getting the word out about our work, and getting that work funded. This workshop will take you through the fundamentals of self-promotion and personal fundraising: from different ways to show people what you do, to combating Imposter Syndrome, to launching your own DIY crowdfunding campaign complete with newsletters and press releases. You will leave with a plan for very manageable projects, tailored to your own needs, and a renewed belief in the importance of your work.
**Please review the FAQ page for cancellation and safety policies.
Teaching artist Bio
Anders Zanichkowsky is an artist, writer, educator, and the owner of Burial Blankets: handwoven shrouds for natural burial meant for a lifetime of reflection and enjoyment. Their professional development workshops are rooted in their scrappy, DIY approach to being an artist-entrepreneur, drawing on two decades of community organizing, fundraising, and communications work. Anders has been an artist-in-residence with The Arctic Circle in Svalbard, Røst AiR in Norway, and the Chicago Park District. They have received numerous awards for their studio work, public art projects, and international research, including a DCASE Individual Artist Grant and a SPARK grant from the Chicago Artists Coalition. They have also raised over $13,00 for their art practice through DIY crowdfunding campaigns, most recently for their forthcoming experimental film "Ordinary Time." Anders graduated from Hampshire College and has an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.