Speaking

“I loved your seminar at Art Supply Warehouse. You have a strong grasp of business skills – especially marketing and deal sense. I attended hoping to learn how to sell the few fine art paintings I’ve completed and I came away with the skills to make money in the art business.” Richard Q. – Aug. 2010 People want to learn from others who have achieved what they are looking for. The best way I can help people is through sharing personal experiences, good and bad, and philosophies for success in the art world. I help in two ways: 1 – SPEAKING: I’ll come speak to your group. Details below. 2 – ARTIST CONSULTING: Hire me to consult you one-on-one. Details are here. SPEAKING: Hire me to come speak at your trade show, university or school. Successful professional artist Drew Brophy and I will sometimes work together as a team to address the real issues that professional artists and art students face today. The topics we enjoy covering include:

Plan your career – Map it out to Create the life you want
How to make a living with your art (real life information, not dependent upon grants or galleries)
Brand Yourself & Tell your Story
Basic principles for success & Promote yourself shamelessly
Business Ethics, Money Matters & Pricing Strategies
License your art to work smarter, not harder
Self discipline and motivation

Past and Present Speaking Engagements include (we just list a few here – there are many)

Maker’s Summit, Greenville, South Carolina March 2018
Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, March 2018
San Clemente Center for the Arts, San Clemente, CA 2017
Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI November 11 (Lecture – Art Licensing, for Artist As Brand Program)
Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina October 1, 2012 (Lecture – details here)
Catalyst at Art Supply Warehouse, Westminster, CA, April 23, 2011 (Art Marketing Lecture)
Catalyst at Art Supply Warehouse, Westminster, CA, August 7, 2010 (10 Keys to Artists’ Success)
San Clemente Center forn the Arts, July 16, 2010 (Licensing 101)
Boards and Waves Exposition, Cocoa Beach, FL April 2010
San Clemente Center for the Arts, CA, November 2009
Sacred Craft Expo, Del Mar, CA Oct. 2009
Surf Expo, Orlando August 2009
Casa Romantica Surf Culture Days, San Clemente, CA August 2009
The Licensing Expo, New York, June 2008

To book a memorable, inspirational speech or informative lesson with Maria Brophy and/or Drew Brophy for your audience, please e-mail mariab at drewbrophy dot com or call 949-678-8133. Our prices vary, depending on the time involved and location. We are willing to travel when expenses are paid, or we can arrange an event when we are already planning to be in your area.

About Maria

It’s not your fault if you’re struggling with earning the living you want, with your art. You just haven’t learned HOW to yet. The only difference between a ‘starving’ artist and the artist who is earning six figures is this: The six figure artist has learned a few strategies needed to run a successful art business.