Hammerspace Artist Cohort

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The Hammerspace Artist Cohort is a year-long program designed for emerging and mid-career artists, with a special focus on Mother artists, who are seeking to grow their artistic practice and career in a sustainable, supportive, and community-driven way. The cohort consists of 6 artists who will receive monthly mentorship, opportunities for a curated exhibition, and personalized support to help them prioritize their art career alongside their life as a parent.

The cohort aims to provide members with the tools and feedback necessary to continue developing their work, finding career opportunities, and balancing the unique challenges of motherhood and creative life. Throughout the year, participants will also benefit from additional exposure through exhibitions, studio visits, and promotional opportunities via Hammerspace Gallery’s platform.

Program at a Glance

  • Every month, the cohort will meet virtually or in person to discuss their goals, review progress, and engage in focused discussions on their work and career strategies. These sessions will be guided by Hailey Johnson (Director of Hammerspace Gallery) and Mallory Shotwell (Arts Consultant) , and will include:

    • Goal-setting workshops

    • Group critiques and feedback sessions

    • Opportunities to hear from industry leaders that are invited to speak to the group on professional practice strategies

    • Sharing resources and opportunities for collaboration

    • Navigating the intersection of parenting and professional artistry

  • Each artist will be paired with another artist in the cohort to form an accountability partner. These partnerships will provide more intimate support and check-ins, helping ensure consistent progress throughout the year.

    • Culminating Group Exhibition May 2027 All cohort members will have the opportunity to present work in an exhibition curated by Hammerspace Gallery. Each artist will receive one-on-one mentorship from Hailey throughout the year to develop the concept, body of work, artist statement and assist with installation.

  • Throughout the year, Hammerspace Gallery will promote the cohort and its members across social media platforms, newsletters, and the gallery website. Cohort members will receive dedicated artist features, exhibition highlights, and opportunities for visibility.

  • Tuition:
    $1,5000 for the year. Payments plans are available as well as scholarships. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns around price barrier.

    Tuition supports the time, labor, and resources required to sustain a thoughtful cohort experience. This includes program development and administration, facilitation and mentorship, guest artists and speakers, individualized feedback, shared resources, and planning and production support for the culminating exhibition.

    Application Fee: $25

    • Please reach out if this is a barrier!

    • The application fee supports the time required to review applications thoughtfully and maintain an accessible, sustainable selection process. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

    Application Deadline: Applications will be posted July 11th are due by August 11th 11:59pm
    Artists will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks.

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Meet the 25-26 Artist Cohort Members!