artist professional development
Learn new skills, refresh your professional persona, and join other East Bay Artists to network, collaborate, and build community!
East Bay Open Studios participating artists get free access to artist professional development workshops throughout the year–no matter where artists are at in their career. These in-person sessions provide tools and insights to help you navigate the art world while also making community connections within the East Bay’s vibrant artist scene.
Join us to learn, collaborate, and grow together!
Spring 2026 Artist Professional Development Workshops
Social Media Strategy for Artists
w/ Jasper Wilde
Monday, March 16, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Downtown Oakland
In this dynamic 2-hour workshop, Jasper breaks down what’s actually happening across social media right now — from Instagram and TikTok to emerging platform shifts — and helps artists decide where to focus their energy for growth and conversions to sales. Designed for artists at all levels, this session demystifies algorithms, platform trends, audience behavior, and content strategy so you can stop guessing and start posting with intention. You’ll leave with clarity, direction, and a strategic plan tailored to your art practice and goals.
Jasper Wilde is the Communications and Programs Manager at ArtSpan, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Oakland Art Murmur, and a practicing abstract artist who understands firsthand what it means to build a creative career online.
https://www.instagram.com/paintwilde/
Event tickets: https://socialstrategyartists.eventbrite.com
success at east bay open studios
w/ jules kobelin
Monday, April 6, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Downtown Oakland
Join us for an in-depth workshop on how to achieve success during East Bay Open Studios. Hosted by EBOS artist Jules Kobelin, this workshop is designed to help EBOS participants explore their own pathways to achieving their personal version of success. Together we will discuss goals and various approaches to making their open studio experience cost-effective, efficient, and rewarding. We will develop a customized checklist and by the end of this workshop, participants will have a clear roadmap for preparing, executing, and following up on their East Bay Open Studio experience.
https://www.juleskobelinart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/juleskobelin/
Event tickets: https://successEBOS.eventbrite.com