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Career: an artist’s art manager
in contemporary art
Start 12 June
The structure of “An Artist’s Personal Art Manager”
The first professional programme on representing an artist in contemporary art
Module 1
How the art world works, and the art manager’s place in it
You will learn how the contemporary art world is structured and where the art manager fits into it.
Module 2
Art history and theory
You will learn to read the language of contemporary art.
Module 3
Working with artists
You will gain the skills and the practice to develop and represent an artist.
Module 4
Project management
You will learn to run art projects and organise the work.
Module 5
An art manager’s advertising tools
You will learn to position an artist and work with the media.
Module 6
Promoting and representing an artist
You will build a development strategy for an artist. Practice, and a project review.
Who the programme suits, and what it opens up
An art manager represents an artist: building a strategy for getting them seen, running projects and making connections with galleries and institutions. You can learn the job from scratch — no art education required.
An artist who wants to step outside the studio
If you want not only to make work but to show it to the world, build a career, and work with galleries and institutions — building a strategy and a way of getting noticed, for yourself and for other artists.
A future art manager with no experience
If you have always wanted to work in the art world — encouraging, coordinating and helping artists — but do not know where to begin, how to get in, or how to earn from it.
Curator, designer or anyone from a creative field
If you have worked in a creative industry but want a deeper understanding of the art market, and want to manage projects, deal with artists and institutions, and build a career where art and management meet.
Course price
Interest-free instalments.
- 6 modules, recorded lectures, 250 hours of study
- A library of answers to the questions artists ask most
- A strong community, support and motivation
Enrol, or book a free consultation
Enter your name, email and phone number *
How your course will run
Study whenever suits you, at your own pace- Step by step you learn how the art world works and what contemporary art is
- Everything kept current
- Practical work with real artists during the course
- Recommendations, plus access to a list of 400+ artists to work with after the course
- Working groups with artists, to practise what you have learned
- A community of like-minded people in the programme chat
- Daily mentor support
- Weekly answers to questions, and monthly live sessions with Maria
- A one-to-one project review with Maria Hiltunen-Sedoshenko and leading people in the field
Maria Hiltunen-Sedoshenko
Art becomes valuable when it finds its audience. It is your voice, and what you say with it is entirely up to you.
Join the programme and start your career in the art world
MMOMA (25 Petrovka Street)
Katrin Z., “Between Fun and Pleasure”
6 art fairs
DaMoscow 2019, Cosmoscow 2020, Blazar 2020, Art Russia 2020–2022
Gallery exhibitions
Damir Muratov, “Short Stories” (2020); Nikita Shokhov, “Scan Klaxon” (2020) and others.
Where our graduates work and exhibit
Our graduates build careers in the art world and work with leading galleries, museums and residencies internationally. You can do the same: the programme is built so that a complete beginner with no art education can follow it.
The art spaces and galleries that matter
MMOMA, Cube.Moscow, Heaven Gallery, Artocratia Gallery, TRIPTYCH Gallery, Cube.Market, Ground Solyanka, the Winzavod Open Studios, IGUMO Gallery, Belye Allei, Doca Art, K320Space, Kult Gallery, ARBUZZ, Molbert Gallery, RA ART.
Gallery contracts
Triptych Gallery, Palaty, Askeri Gallery, Haze (Berlin), Amsterdam Whitney Gallery (New York), Artseeker.
Biennials and festivals
The Venice Biennale, the Ural Biennial, the World Youth Festival, Archstoyanie, AtomExpo.
Museums and exhibition projects
The Moscow Conservatory hall, Skoltech, the Museum of Moscow, the Museum of Modern Art in Yerevan, and the planetariums of Hamburg and Bochum.
Solo exhibitions
Hidden Place, Omelchenko Gallery, Khodynka Gallery, Israel, Satka, Nikolskaya (London), Foundry Downtown Dubai.
Art fairs
Art Russia, Win Win, ART3F Paris Autumn, Blazar, Cosmoscow, Art Shopping (Paris), Red Dot Miami.
Gain the skills that matter for a successful career in art
Being noticed in art takes more than making work: you need to know how to present it, build a strategy for getting seen, and form professional relationships
Professional skills (hard skills)
- Putting together an artist’s full set of documents: portfolio, CV, biography, artist statement and price lists
- Building an individual strategy for getting an artist seen, and a career path for them
- Promoting an artist online: websites, social media, online platforms
- Working with open calls, residencies, grants and international platforms
Transferable skills (soft skills)
- Developing your eye, and reading where art is going
- Networking and building professional relationships in the art world
- The ability to run and deliver projects in the art world
By the end of the course you will have
a business plan and a portfolio
You will work with a real artist under my guidance and present your project to leading art managers
When you finish you get recommendations and a list of 400+ artists you can approach and start working with straight away
Course speakers: people working in the art market, who will give you a feel for the industry
Specialist lessons from recognised practitioners give you current knowledge and practical skills, help you find your place in the art market faster, and steer you around the usual mistakes
Trend analyst and marketer
Maria Shashkina
“Trend analysis in art” and social media marketing for artists
US immigration attorney
Marina Shepelskaya
“The US talent visa”
Director of VS Gallery
Alexander Karlyavin
NFTs and digital art
A specialist in shipping art
Igor Slozhenko
“Shipping and logistics in the art world”
VS Gallery
Natalia Polyakova
“Intellectual property”
The Village, Afisha, Inc. Russia
Kirill Voinov
“Photographing your work”
PR specialist in the cultural sector
Alexandra Adaskina
An artist’s communications campaign
OnStudy’s own learning platform
Flexible online study with practical assignments and a straightforward student area
Knowledge check
Assignments reviewed by mentors, with mistakes explained, plus free masterclasses
Material you can follow
Recorded video lessons, written notes, quizzes, assignments and case studies
No time limit
All materials available around the clock. The course can be adapted around your schedule
Access from any device
Study on a computer, tablet or phone — your progress always syncs.
Stories from people who chose OnStudy
Student reviews and stories: how they work through the programme and get into fairs and galleries.
Your mentor is always reachable
in the Telegram chat
Ask questions, discuss assignments and get support from tutors and fellow students in the group Telegram chat.
This way of studying does not shut you off from other people — you can always share an idea, ask for advice or talk through your progress with people on the same path and with your mentors.
The chats, and support from Maria
- Daily support from mentors
Weekly answers from Maria to your questions
Monthly live sessions with Maria on whatever matters most
The graduates’ community chat
A one-to-one review of your set of documents
Your qualification is confirmed by an official certificate
We are a private school and issue a Certificate of Completion, which you can show an employer.
You receive a document confirming that you completed the programme “An Artist’s Personal Art Manager”
Frequently asked questions
What skills do I need for the course?
No particular skills are needed. The course suits any level, including complete beginners.
Can I pause the course and come back to it later?
Yes. To pause the course, email info@onstudy.org. On plans that include feedback, pausing must be agreed with your tutor. Access is restored manually on a second email; time between the end of the pause and your request is not credited back.
Will I get a document confirming that I completed the course?
Yes, on completing the course you receive a Certificate of Completion.
What is the schedule? Can I fit it around a job?
The course is flexible, with no hard deadlines. It is built for busy schedules and fits easily around a job.
How many hours a week will I need?
Typical workload: three to six hours a week. You set the pace that suits you.
How can I pay for the course?
All payment methods are available: bank cards, bank transfer for companies, instalments.
How do instalments work, and on what terms?
You can arrange an interest-free instalment plan. Terms are individual — discuss them with a consultant after you apply.
Do you help with finding work afterwards?
Yes. OnStudy helps with writing your CV, mapping out a career plan, internships, recommendations to partners and interview preparation.
Will you help me write my CV?
Yes. OnStudy’s specialists will help you write a CV that employers notice.
What if I do not like the course?
You can pause or stop the course by emailing info@onstudy.org.
Can I get my money back if the course is not right for me?
Refunds are possible. Ask our manager about the terms.
Will you help me if I cannot decide which programme to take?
Yes. Send a request and we will find the right programme for you around your goals, your level and your schedule.
How do I buy a course through my employer?
Arranged as payment by bank transfer for companies. We will send all documents and company details once you get in touch.
Course price
Interest-free instalments.
- 6 modules, recorded lectures, 250 hours of study
- A library of answers to the questions artists ask most
- A strong community, support and motivation
- A one-to-one review of your set of documents
Enrol, or book a free consultation
Enter your name, email and phone number *
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